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

La Viola - West

4.6
4.6
800 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 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 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 735-8631
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan

What 800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is cherished for its "exceptional service and hospitality" alongside "absolutely amazing food" in a cozy, inviting setting. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff," and the BYOB policy adds to its charm. Despite minor concerns about portion sizes and cash-only policy, its "outstanding" dining experience remains a favorite for many.

800 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites in Philadelphia- food is excellent and reasonably priced. The ambiance is charming, although the tables are somewhat close together, not a problem unless the restaurant is full. The service was okay, but missing a few touches that could have made it better. Deliver the check right after the coffee appears? An ungracious touch to an otherwise fine dinner.

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  2. Jodi

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Excellent service. We go thhere several times a year when in Phila

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  3. Anna

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! We ate here the night before the Philly half marathon and could not have picked a better place! We arrived early for our reservation and were taken to our seats right away. Food was delicious, filling, and fairly priced. We enjoyed our meals so much we considered going back for our second night!

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  4. Steve

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there and very happy! The service was absolutely 5 star, the food was very good lots of flavor. The only minor issue I have is tables are VERY close to one another.

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  5. Brittany

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such delicious Italian food and exceptional service! You won’t regret going.

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  6. Annette

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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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  7. Candy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  8. Gabriel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  10. Jamie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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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 800 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for La Viola - West

252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Area
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan
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