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

La Viola - West

4.5
4.5
850 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 850 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola - West is a delightful Italian BYOB gem in Philadelphia. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "exceptional service," with many highlighting the "friendly and attentive staff." The restaurant's convenient location near performance venues makes it ideal for pre-show dining. While the ambiance can be bustling, the "authentic Italian" cuisine and warm hospitality ensure a memorable experience.

850 Reviews
  1. Maria VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level was extremely high. We were situated in the lower dining room area that was pretty loud. Tables too close to each other. But other than that staff and food were pretty good 😊

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  2. ellen VIP

    Philadelphia43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love going to LaViola West...the service is unbeatable as well as the food. Our waiter was outstanding, as usual: friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. How can you ever go wrong eating here. Our waiter even rolled down the window on Broad Street to say hi on his way to work. The chicken special on Saturday was honestly the BEST chicken I ever have had--hope they have it again.

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  3. J Joseph

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, especially the pasta. Service excellent!

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  4. Jamsav

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow ! What a surprise. Push past the small, intimate front dining room into a fabulous , hopping dinner party. Multiple large groups all in celebration mode while being well served and provided wonderful food, all whip having corks pulled from their own bottles. It all makes for a raucous, amazing night out. What a blast !

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  5. Nicola

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff. Small and quiet. Excellent food. Great date spot.

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  6. Tim VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot with great service and great people. Thoroughly enjoyed evening!

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  7. Christa

    Seattle10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    They had a prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. Caesar salad was overdressed but still good. Croutons were notable. I had vitello al limone for my main and when I tell you it was bad… Pounded paper thin and somehow still tough and chewy. Atop the veal “medallions” (I do not think that word means what you think it means) were two rubbery and overcooked shrimp alongside a small nest of spaghetti. To the credit of the establishment, a server did offer to replace my entree but I declined. Desserts (cannoli cake and orange blossom cheesecake) were tasty.

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  8. Vincent

    New Jersey5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with my son after the SB Parade which was Valentine's Day. I should have realized it was a pre-fix menu which I am not a fan. However, the black linguini with scallops and shrimp was tasty and my son enjoyed the striped bass. I would definitely try it again when there is no pre-fix menu.

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  9. Claudia

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Snowy evening so restaurant was quieter than usual. Food fine as always and service good too

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  10. heidi VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and delicious food, will definitely go again!

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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 850 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for La Viola - West

252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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