La Cena Ristorante · Bensalem, PA

Pasta, piano and a warm table in Bensalem.

Italian dinners on Galloway Road, with live music around a wraparound bar and a baby grand piano. Casual elegant, easy to love.

Call to reserve: (215) 639-9969 See the menu

Reservations are by phone. Hours: call to confirm.

Illustration · artist's impression of the room

Tucked into a strip mall on Galloway Road, La Cena is the kind of place you hear about from a friend.

Step inside and it opens up: white tablecloths, burgundy chairs, a brick accent wall and a lively bar that wraps around a stage with a baby grand piano.

The kitchen cooks classic Italian: starters, pizza, pasta, veal, chicken and steak, plus tiramisu and cannoli to finish. Come for a quiet dinner, a birthday, or a night out with music in the room.

Illustration of a 1920s back bar: mahogany bar with a brass rail, three stools, backlit bottle shelves, an arched mirror and a brass cash register

Illustration · artist's impression of a back bar

Live in the room

Music in the room

The bar wraps around a stage with a baby grand piano, and live music is part of the evening.

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Private parties

Gather here

Showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, corporate dinners and luncheons. Call for amenities, packages and pricing, and we will help you plan the night.

Call about your event: (215) 639-9969

Bring the date and the headcount. We will help with the rest.

Rating

What customers mention

4.3/5 Google

From 758 reviews on Google. OpenTable shows 4.4 out of 5 from 467 reviews. Figures as of Nov 9, 2026 and may have changed.

  • Warm service and satisfying food.

    Guests talk about enjoying their dinners and the care from the team, with favorites like chicken marsala, seafood and the specials.

  • Live music adds to the night.

    Many diners say the music makes the evening, and call it a nice fit for birthdays.

  • A hidden gem with fair prices.

    Reviewers describe finding a small, welcoming spot in a strip mall that feels worth the trip.

Themes paraphrased from public reviews, not direct quotes.

Good to know

Questions

Do you take reservations?
Yes, by phone. Call (215) 639-9969 with your date, time and party size.
Is there live music?
Live music is part of the evening here. Ask about upcoming live music when you call. The room can get lively, so ask about seating when you book.
Can you host a private party?
Yes. We host showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and corporate events. Call for amenities, packages and pricing.
What are your hours?
Please call to confirm hours: (215) 639-9969.

Hours and visit

Hours

Please call to confirm our hours.

(215) 639-9969. Ask about upcoming live music while you are on the line.

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2233 Galloway Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
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