La Viola - West

Name: La Viola - West
Address: 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19102
Telephone: (215) 735-8631
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

809 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 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
Website
http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/ovest/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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

Popular dishes

Insalata CaesarUS$10.00
Classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutonsnd fresh basil.
Insalata CapricciosaUS$12.00
Seasonal fruits over spring mix, served with gorgonzola cheese, strips of roasted peppers and fresh basil.
Insalata di ArugulaUS$11.00
Arugula served with goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, artichokes and a lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Insalata di Pesce AffumicatoUS$13.00
Smoked trout over greens, artichokes and capers in a virgin olive oil dressing.
Frutti di Mare alla GrigliaUS$13.00
Grilled calamari and shrimp marinated in a lemon juice, garlic and peppered olive oil sauce.
Zuppa del GiornoUS$9.00
Chef's soup of the day.
Zuppetta di CozzeUS$12.00
Farm-raised mussels in a white wine sauce or a traditional spicy plum tomato sauce.
Insalata alla ViolaUS$13.00
Jumbo lump crab meat served over crisp romaine lettuce and fresh chopped tomatoes in a rich Italian lemon vinaigrette.
Funghi TrentinoUS$13.00
Porcini, shiitaki and portobella mushrooms in a garlic, basil and olive oil sauce.
Mozzarella al BasilicoUS$11.00
Homemade buffalo mozzarella served with strips of roasted peppers and fresh basil.
Antipasto Misto Dello ChefUS$13.00
Please ask your server for the chef's daily selection of traditional Italian delicacies.

Bistecca

Bistecca del Giorno
Chef's special beef of the day.
- MKT

Pesce

Salmone di CapperiUS$27.00
Oven-roasted salmon sautéed with pearl onions and capers, with a light marinara sauce.
Pesce del Giorno
Chef's special fish of the day.
- MKT

Pasta

Penne Al' OrioloUS$23.00
Pencil-point pasta in a vodka tomato sauce, lightly creamed with porcini, peas and pancetta.
Spaghetti All'adriaticoUS$25.00
Homemade spaghetti sautéed with shrimp, olives and chopped tomatoes in a truffle oil sauce.
Fusilli EstivaUS$24.00
Homemade fusilli with cannellini beans, sausage, white onions and olive oil sauce.
Orecchiette alla ViolaUS$23.00
Shell-shaped pasta tossed with veal sausage, chicken and mushrooms in a white wine sauce with fresh tomatoes.
Risotto ai GamberiUS$24.00
Arborio rice with shrimp and peas in a porcini mushroom sauce.
Tagliatelle al SalmoneUS$25.00
Homemade tagliatelle pasta sautéed with salmon in a pink cognac sauce.
Gnocchi alla StagioneUS$22.00
Homemade gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and fresh basil, topped with gorgonzola in a fresh tomato sauce.
Linguini al MarinaioUS$26.00
Linguini with seafood in a red or white sauce.
Ravioli alla ViolaUS$24.00
Homemade lobster ravioli in a pink vodka sauce.
Pasta di Grano InteroUS$21.00
Whole wheat pasta with sautéed mushrooms in a fresh basil marinara sauce.

Vitello

Vitello alla ViolaUS$25.00
Veal medallions served with fresh seasonal fruit and prosciutto di parma, finished in a sherry wine sauce.
Vitello RollatiniUS$26.00
Veal medallions stuffed with spinach, smoked ham and fontina cheese in a rosé sauce with mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
Vitello alla MarsallaUS$25.00
Veal medallions cooked in a sweet marsalla wine sauce with shrimp, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
Vitello al SudoUS$26.00
Jumbo lump crab meat and arugula topped with veal medallions, sautéed in a white wine sauce.

Pollami

Pollo PomodoroUS$24.00
Chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Pollo alla FontinaUS$24.00
Chicken breast topped with asparagus, prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese in a light marinara sauce.
Pollo al LimoneUS$24.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a white wine sauce with capers, lemon and topped with shrimp.
Pollo CarcioffiUS$23.00
Chicken breast with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce.

Bevandi

Coffee or TeaUS$4.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
Mineral WaterUS$7.00
SodaUS$4.00
EspressoUS$4.00

Dolci

DessertUS$7.00
Chef's selection of delectable desserts.

What 809 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

809 Reviews

D
Diane
Philadelphia
95 reviews
4.0
95 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was very tasty and well prepared. Everything is a La carte so it’s pricey in the end, if you order more than an entree. It’s a BYOB so that’s nice. Service was pretty good although a young bus boy who obviously didn’t speak English suddenly whisked away our bill with our CC just as I was going to open it up and sign it. Weird- he wasn’t a server so don’t know why he did that. I chased after him and got it back. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal.
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William
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, service was good. It was a busy night so the noise was higher than desired.
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Lyn
VIP
Philadelphia
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful, cozy BYO spot, close to the Kimmel Center with friendly, caring service. The food has been consistently good for years. Grilled calamari is tender with a hint of charcoal or oil that and shrimp are always cooked perfectly. Pastas are delicious and flavorful. Can be noisy with tables close together, but everyone is friendly and enjoys the food.
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John
VIP
Philadelphia
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a date with my wife and we LOVED our meals. We started with (2) gluten free appetizers (I have celiac disease), we had the grilled calamari and shrimp and then the homeade buffalo mozzarella served tiwht roates peppers. For our meal, my wife had the Vitello Rollatini (veal medallions stuffed with spinach, ham and cheese> I enjoyed the veal medallions with spinach, cheese and marinara sauce. We have already made our reservations in January when we are seeing a play. Wonderful service and friendly staff
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ellen
VIP
Philadelphia
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here many times and it has always been excellent...the veal is outstanding and the services matches. Once in a while we try another Italian restaurant but always come back here! Great job.
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Roberta
VIP
Philadelphia
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, LaViola never disappoints! From the Winter menu, I had the octopus & calamari salad to start - awesome!! My bestie and I both had the Squid Ink Linguini - magnificent!!! We were both too full for dessert. If you are looking for a really good Italian meal, run don't walk to LaViola West the next time you are in Center City Philadelphia. BTW, the prices are very reasonable as well and the service impeccable!
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Hannah
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Perfect for late nights after a performing arts show. We made reservations for another restaurant that canceled our reservation during our orchestra show. We booked this last minute and I’m glad it all happened. We sat in the window by the Christmas lights. Service was excellent and the food was true authentic Italian. Great variety on menu with regular and a seasonal menu! It was a little loud because of a group of college kids, but once they left it was perfect. Staff was fun too! One of my favorite memories from the trip!
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Jenna
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had made a reservation weeks in advance as it was for a birthday gathering. When our party sat down, they were rushing us to order as they had notified us that a private party would be happening later that night and our reservation needed to be completed within one hour and 15 minutes. For a large party celebrating an event, this is something they could have notified us about prior to our arrival or seated us somewhere else. The service was rushed as they stressed the time we needed to be out of the table by.
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Michele
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, service was impeccable, food delicious. Perfect
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David
VIP
New York City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
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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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 809 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

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

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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

Website
http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/ovest/
Phone number
(215) 735-8631

La Viola - West

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tagliatelle al Salmone

Orecchiette alla Romana

Orecchiette alla Viola

Prima

Insalata CaesarUS$10.00

Insalata CapricciosaUS$12.00

Insalata di ArugulaUS$11.00

Insalata di Pesce AffumicatoUS$13.00

Frutti di Mare alla GrigliaUS$13.00

Zuppa del GiornoUS$9.00

Zuppetta di CozzeUS$12.00

Insalata alla ViolaUS$13.00

Funghi TrentinoUS$13.00

Mozzarella al BasilicoUS$11.00

Antipasto Misto Dello ChefUS$13.00

Bistecca

Bistecca del Giorno

Pesce

Salmone di CapperiUS$27.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pasta

Penne Al' OrioloUS$23.00

Spaghetti All'adriaticoUS$25.00

Fusilli EstivaUS$24.00

Orecchiette alla ViolaUS$23.00

Risotto ai GamberiUS$24.00

Tagliatelle al SalmoneUS$25.00

Gnocchi alla StagioneUS$22.00

Linguini al MarinaioUS$26.00

Ravioli alla ViolaUS$24.00

Pasta di Grano InteroUS$21.00

Vitello

Vitello alla ViolaUS$25.00

Vitello RollatiniUS$26.00

Vitello alla MarsallaUS$25.00

Vitello al SudoUS$26.00

Pollami

Pollo PomodoroUS$24.00

Pollo alla FontinaUS$24.00

Pollo al LimoneUS$24.00

Pollo CarcioffiUS$23.00

Bevandi

Coffee or TeaUS$4.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

Mineral WaterUS$7.00

SodaUS$4.00

EspressoUS$4.00

Dolci

DessertUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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