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La Viola Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

La Viola Bistro

4.6
4.6
435 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
For PARTIES OF 10+, please call 215 735 8630 to make a reservation. To place an order, call us at 215-735-8630.

To have your table reserved please call us at 215 735 8630. Walk-ins are welcome!

La Viola Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week and dinner on weekends. A fine-dining establishment, it specializes in Italian fare. Some items on the menu at La Viola - East include pasta such as bowtie pasta with shrimp, along with a linguini pasta dish with veal. In addition to pasta, La Viola serves a variety of seafood and grilled steak entrées.

No alcohol is served at La Viola - East, but you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine or champagne to accompany your meal. Offering a casual but chic dining space, its décor includes wood furnishings and chandelier lighting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 735-8630
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in celebrating your special event at La Viola? Call us at 215 735 8630
  • Neighbourhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola Bistro shines with its "great food and service," offering a classic Philadelphia dining experience. Ideal for BYOB enthusiasts, it delights with "fantastic" dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. While cash-only, its reasonable pricing compensates. Perfect for pre-theater dining, it's a repeat favorite for locals and visitors alike.

435 Reviews
  1. victoria

    Philadelphia

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love LaViola Bistro and La Viola Ovest. The food is consistently wonderful as are the servers. True neighborhood gems. BYOB makes the value incredible.

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  2. kenny

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and very friendly staff! Great service and great food. We went for dinner before a show at the Kimmel Center and we were served promptly. It was our first time at La Viola and look forward to returning!

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  3. Tobi

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Hostess & wait staff were lovely & the restaurant was a perfect choice prior to show tickets.

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  4. Karen

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place; seating was in very close quarters, though.

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  5. Robert

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic … cash only policy was weird and unexpected, especially since sister store takes credit card. Inconvenience is an understatement due to high cost ATM at the host stand to “help” those without cash.

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  6. Amy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing. I will try Ovest next, which is the restaurant across the street.

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  7. Lucy

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend. The seafood risotto was excellent. The management and staff were welcoming and attentive. I have been to many bistros. La Viola is the first in which i felt such a warm, upbeat vibe. i look forward to coming back

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  8. Fred

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Viola Bistro is consistently good food and service.

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  9. Randy

    Jackson Hole

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noisy when it gets full but we love their food. Young waitresses could use tips on serving etiquette but we’re attentive and pleasant

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  10. Howard

    Atlantic City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a great dinner pre theater as usual. Great food, great service, great value. We will be back again.

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FAQs

La Viola Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Viola Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 735-8630.

La Viola Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 435 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Viola Bistro

253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (215) 735-8630
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in celebrating your special event at La Viola? Call us at 215 735 8630
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