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Hidden inside the Anna & Bel boutique hotel in Fishtown, Bastia brings a restrained, coastal Mediterranean menu to Philadelphia without leaning on red-sauce clichés. With an emphasis on seafood and island flavors from Sardinia and Corsica, the restaurant offers dishes and pastries that reward both brunch crowds and evening diners.
The dining room favors warm wood, neutral tones and a central fireplace, creating a relaxed yet polished atmosphere. Booths and small tables make it easy to slip into a quiet meal, while the layout keeps service attentive without feeling formal.
Menus move between small plates and larger seafood-focused entrées, with vegetables and pantry-forward combinations playing a clear supporting role. The kitchen is careful about allergens and will explain ingredients if you ask — a practical detail for guests with dietary restrictions.
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What to order
- Semolina pancakes with honey labneh, lemon-sumac curd and strawberries — a standout brunch item that balances sweetness and heft (around $22).
- Honeycrisp apple salad with endive, pecans and ricotta — a crisp, vegetarian starter that brightens the menu (about $21).
- Grilled squash with hearts of palm, cannellini beans and fennel — a hearty plant-forward main that reads like coastal comfort (roughly $30).
- Seasonal pastries and Sardinian specialties, including a flaky nectarine tartine and the savory seada — a cheese-forward pastry topped with housemostarda.
Portions are designed for sharing or lingering over; you can build a full meal from several smaller plates or pick one generous entrée and a pastry to finish. Service staff will help you pair items if you’re uncertain.
What to drink
- Mainstay Spritz (from Caletta lounge) — a tropical-leaning cocktail that blends dry vermouth, genepy and bright fruit notes like kiwi and pineapple ($20).
- Bastia Spritz — the house spritz features mazzura aperitivo for a citrus-bitter profile that pairs well with fried or salty seafood ($18).
Caletta, the hotel’s lounge just across the hall, creates an easy flow between pre-dinner drinks and the restaurant. If you prefer wine, the list highlights Mediterranean producers alongside lighter, food-friendly options.
Insider tip
If you can, request one of the two-seater tables by the fireplace. They’re small and intimate but offer a good vantage point of the dining room and the hotel’s stylish public spaces. Because the restaurant and lounge connect via a short hallway, there’s always a sense of movement and atmosphere even in quieter hours.
Address: 1401 East Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Phone: (267) 651-0269
Website: bastiafishtown.com
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