I stopped by La Familia in Taunton on a spare of the moment decision coming from an appointment in East Providence. I finally decided to take some pictures of what I was eating, so that others can see exactly why I love La Familia the way I do. For starters I got a basket of onion rings that are awesome ($6.99). I knew I would not eat them all but, figured when I have a burger or a couple hot dogs over the next few days, I can always throw a couple of these in the oven on a baking pan for 10 minutes at 350 and they're delicious all over again. The main course was a large Fettuccine Bolognese ($15.99) with a side of four meatballs ($6.00). I have ordered this in the past and when I bring it home I end up getting three more meals from the leftovers. I also took a picture of the check in case others do not believe what I am saying about the price. Below for the price / person I am going to check off $10 to $20, because I will be eating what I purchased at least three times. The food is absolutely top-notch, and as I have said in other reviews of the same establishment; the servers are usually young people, but professional, friendly and good at what they do. I got to La Familia shortly after it opened on a Saturday and had no trouble finding a parking space. I have a few pictures of my food, but do not find a place to upload the photos. If you found my review helpful, please give me a thumbs up and feel free to check out some of my other reviews.
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Ordered dinner for delivery through Door Dash. I had the Chiken parm, and my wife had the shrimp scampi. Both meals the pasta was so mushy and the sauce was horrible. Both meals went right in the garbage. I told my wife any real Italian restaurant would not be selling Portuguese dishes. First time this Italian had cereal for dinner on a Sunday.
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Come HUNGRY! Portions are big enough for 2 meals or sharing. We had 2 Portuguese steaks chicken parm & chicken florentine for 4 people. Easily enough to feed at least 6! Lemonchello marscapone cake for dessert was incredibly flavorful and light. Friendly, attentive service.
Reply from La Familia Restaurant
2025.06.02
Thank you Patt!
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Well let me start by saying AMAZING. Start to finish. The Portuguese mussels were delicious. Our drinks (I got a frozen Black Raspberry Margarita 𤤠perfect. My hubby had Shrimp Mozambique and the ONLY small issue was the shrimp was slightly over cooked but still yummy. I had the Chicken Frances and it was also delicious. The BREAD is warm crunchy outside soft inside and the give dipping oil (let's just say I MAY have gotten another basket š) our desserts (Creme Brulee and Tiramisu) and Nutty Familia coffee were the perfect ending!!! Our server Ella was absolutely attentive and super nice! Can't wait to go back.
I'm editing my post we went back for dinner last night and our server Jose was amazing he was super attentive and made great suggestions which led me to change my mind and get the beef medallion entree: MELTED IN MY MOUTH!! Came with a nice side salad and perfectly cooked fresh vegetables and rice. The portion was huge which was the only unfortunate part because I could not fit dessert this time ā¹ļø as a former server I liked seeing the teamwork everybody was helping busing tables bringing out the entrees right away so they were hot and fresh and if you needed something they would get it for you whether it was their table or not! 5 stars š¤©
You really can't go wrong with LA Familia. First and foremost the food is prepared exquisitely. Quality ingredients made with love and care. Then that energy follows thru with the friendly staff. Plop you in a cozy interior. It's a done deal.
Reply from La Familia Restaurant
2025.05.26
Wow!! Thanks so much Zack!!
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And my fiance went to go take the family out for dinner. We tried to get the waitresses attention for almost 10 minutes. We attempted to engage and ask for a menu ahead of time while we waited. Then proceeded to get attitude from the hostess giving us a sour face. Then we proceeded to walk to the table after the drinks were taken and dropped off. The waitress accidentally bumped the table and dropped the water on my grandfather. Then proceeded to give a sour face again and we asked for napkins. The whole time we were trying to enjoy a nice evening out but felt very uncomfortable. The last thing I was disappointed in was my chicken parmesan was very rubbery and I had a hair in it. This is one of our favorite restaurants and I will say I probably won't go back to this location ever again.
Reply from La Familia Restaurant
2025.05.19
Hi Kristy
I am so sorry to read this review. Please call me at 508-243-7974 Iād like to discuss this. Thanks so much. Deb Amaya
I am so sorry to read this review. Please call me at 508-243-7974 Iād like to discuss this. Thanks so much. Deb Amaya
Went out to dinner with friends. They had the table ready for us for our reservation. Food was delicious and the server was great, allowing us to chat but being there when needed! I have celiac so I am gluten free, and I was able to eat with no issues.
Reply from La Familia Restaurant
2025.05.15
Dear Mich, your patronage means a great deal to us, and weāre overjoyed to know you enjoyed your dinner with friends at our restaurant. Itās wonderful to hear that you felt well taken care of by our server while enjoying delicious gluten-free options without issues. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
La Familia Restaurant in Taunton is a delightful spot for authentic Italian and Portuguese cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. I tried the Chicken Marsala, and it was cooked to perfection with a rich, flavorful sauce. The service was outstandingāour server was attentive and made us feel right at home. The dessert menu is impressive too; the tiramisu was a perfect end to the meal. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Taunton.
Reply from La Familia Restaurant
2025.04.27
Thank you so much Jessica!
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