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

La Viola - West

4.5 (876)
$30 and under
Italian
252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 876 people are saying

La Viola - West reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola - West offers "fabulous food" with a "friendly and welcoming" staff, making it a "terrific restaurant" for both regular dining and special occasions. Known for its "homemade pasta" and "excellent service," it also boasts a charming ambiance. As a BYOB spot near the Kimmel Center, it's "one of the top dining experiences" in Philadelphia.
876 Reviews
  1. Darienne VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing pasta and fantastic service! Planning to go back there again

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  2. Lynn VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was serving only another one or two tables that weekday evening. Our table of six thought the service could have been better. They only filled water when asked. The wait staff could have been more attentive and come to ask if we needed anything.

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  3. john

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous gem of a restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was divine. You must try it.

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  4. Monsignor Terrence

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy la Viola! Great Food and Excellent Service. We will return soon!

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  5. Elizabeth

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and efficient staff. The food came quickly, and was reliably tasty, and we got through our dinner in plenty of time to get to the orchestra, despite having been 25 minutes late for our reservation!

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  6. Anthony VIP

    Philadelphia156 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The last thing I would want to do is leave a negative review; however, I feel I must for the experience I had at La Viola. We arrived for our reservation. They told us to wait with about 10 other people that were waiting to be seated as well, understood. Once they took us to our table they seated 5 of us at a table that could only accommodate only 4 and if that was not bad enough it was at a pass through and next to the bathroom. The table that could hold 8 next to us had only 6 people seated at it. The server's were attentive. Our food came out very quickly, so if you are looking for a restaurant that can serve food quickly, this is the restaurant for you. The veal was overcooked and a disappointment. The dessert - cheese cake was dry. I will not return to this establishment. With all the other fine restaurants in the city, you might want to skip this one unless you are desperate.

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  7. Daniel VIP

    Philadelphia104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second visit to LVW - outstanding food. Unlike our first visit we felt this dinner was rushed by our server(s). First course was almost on top of our entree and it felt hurried although there were enough tables open if needed. Will certainly go back and pay attention to how staff is working the table/ordering.

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  8. Sandra

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a nice place to accomodate a large party, but the place is BYOB and cash only, and that caused quite a lot of issues for our dinner party.

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  9. Brian VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large group of 11 and the service was great for large group but they wouldn't let us split the bill 3 ways so that made it difficult to pay. The food was a little bland but very fast service. We didn't know it was BYOB, so some were disappointed to not have wine with dinner. We didn't see that in Open Table.

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  10. Michael

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service ambient noise level a bit higher than I would’ve preferred

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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 4.5 stars by 876 OpenTable diners.

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

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252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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