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La Viola Ovest - La Viola - West, Philadelphia, PA

La Viola - West

4.6
4.6
795 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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La Viola West is now OPEN and operating at normal business hours. To have your table reserved please call us at 215 735 8631. Walk-ins are welcome!

La Viola - West offers an authentic Italian dining experience. An excellent place for date night, it has decor that includes wood furnishings, crisp linens, and soft, romantic lighting. The menu at La Viola - West includes a variety of pasta along with grilled and roasted meats such as veal, chicken, and fresh fish.

An array of desserts, hot coffees, and sodas are available to order with your meal at La Viola - West. However, no alcohol is served, although you are welcome to bring your own bottle with you. Offering catering services and designated event space, the restaurant hosts special parties and celebrations upon request.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 735-8631
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan

What 795 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola - West offers a charming Italian dining experience in the heart of Center City. The restaurant is praised for its "scrumptious" food and "exceptional" service. Known for its cozy, intimate setting and BYOB policy, La Viola provides a memorable dining experience with "fresh ingredients" and "delicious" specials.

795 Reviews
  1. Annette

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there early, prior to busy time so the restaurant was nice and quiet. I can't comment on noise level at a busy time. Food was very nice, service was pleasant and appropriate, price was very good. Enjoyed it!

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  2. Gabriel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner is so kind, and he takes the time to walk around to every table and chat. This was a wonderful dining experience.

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  3. Candy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant is very cramped. The staff rushes you through your meal. The pasta was overcooked. The salad and sauce were good. Because the restaurant is so crowded it's also pretty loud.

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  4. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect place to enjoy dinner prior to any performances at the Kimmel Center or other performance venues in the area. Service was superb and the ambiance was great.

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  5. Jamie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! And waitstaff very kind and responsive. We had a great time, and will be back soon!

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  6. Alicia

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent. Service was classy, respectful and not intrusive. The owner talking with us provided a friendly touch. Highly recommend.

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  7. Bonnie

    Philadelphia

    729 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    729 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chaotic and noisy. Food was good. Service was good considering the crowd. I would recommend a weeknight.

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  8. Michael

    Philadelphia

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood place - great food, great atmosphere, very welcoming

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  9. Rita

    New York City

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Well, I have a business lunch and it was extremely embarrassing that they do not accept credit card and we do not have cash. Post COVID, we are working towards a cashless society, except this place going backwards. I will not recommend this place unless you have money on you.

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  10. Christopher

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was absolutely fabulous. Everything we ordered came out quickly. And everything we ordered was delicious. The service was a little too pushy for me. We weren’t in there for 5 minutes and already felt rushed. I don’t appreciate that feeling at all. I was on a date with my wife and felt that they were trying to rush us out the door. But the food was amazing. The prices were great. Except for the staff, we had a very nice evening. We would go back

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FAQs

La Viola - West does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Viola - West also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 735-8631.

La Viola - West is rated 4.6 stars by 795 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 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Viola - West

252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 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
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan
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