La Locanda Ristorante
About us
Opened in 1997, La Locanda believes in combining traditional Abruzzi Cuisine with new world style. Sharing a passion for food, wine and celebration is the foundation in which this restaurant was built, and is what La Locanda continues to stand on today. Opening with a menu full of recipes inspired by an old family cookbook, Mario Palumbi and Franco Stefanatto have allowed their restaurant to grow with the industry, while staying true to their Italian traditions.
Who we are
Opened in 1997, La Locanda believes in combining traditional Abruzzi Cuisine with new world style. Sharing a passion for food, wine and celebration is the foundation in which this restaurant was built, and is what La Locanda continues to stand on today. Opening with a menu full of recipes inspired by an old family cookbook, Mario Palumbi and Franco Stefanatto have allowed their restaurant to grow with the industry, while staying true to their Italian traditions.
Franco Stefanatto - Partner
Franco, formerly of Primavera Pizza Kitchen in Ardmore and Downingtown, brings with him both culinary and dining expertise.
He began schooling in Northern Italy, where he was born, and went on to work for some of the finest hotels in Switzerland and France. He then traveled to Bermuda, where he enjoyed a career with Princess Hotels. After arriving in the United States he joined the team at the world famous Monte Carlo Living Room and Primavera Restaurants in Philadelphia. Managing the Private Club of the Monte Carlo Living Room was one of his many successes.
Franco, and his partner Mario Palumbi, have been successfully catering to the Main Line (Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties) nine years and continue working to satisfy their guests every day.