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

La Viola - West

4.5
4.5
858 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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 858 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola - West offers a charming "Italian dining experience" with "delicious, authentic cuisine" and a "welcoming atmosphere." The staff is "attentive and friendly," creating a "memorable experience." Guests appreciate the "great value" and the option to BYOB. Despite occasional crowding, it remains a "neighborhood gem" for special occasions or casual dining.
858 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this italian restaurant. One of our favorite Philly restaurants. My wife and I have been coming here for years, and the food and service is always tops. It's also conveniently close to the Kilmmel Center, the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater.

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  2. Timothy VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We hadn't been to La Viola West in a few years. We found the quality and preparation of our meals unchanged -- uniformly excellent, and an excellent value! Service was excellent up until we received dessert, after which the desire for us to vacate our table became too obvious. We didn't linger long and would not have felt comfortable doing so. A little more graciousness at the end would have been appreciated.

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  3. victoria

    Philadelphia129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love La Viola. Food, service and atmosphere resembles our dinners in Italy. We celebrated Charlene's birthday with wine, great apps and salad and tasty dinners. The deserts were perfect too.

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  4. Stephanie VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best family owned restaurant in town. DONT FORGET THEY ARE BYOB!! the owner Dominic is a gem and makes the dining experience wonderful. Went to celebrate my husbands birthday and everything was absolutely delicious.

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  5. Sandy VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good menu with specials that vary from visit to visit. Professional servers and hosts that are personable and actively involved in your dining experience.

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  6. Stelios

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La Viola has been a steady great value for our money. We have been visiting it for 10 years and are always happy with the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. The staff try hard to please you.

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  7. Thomas VIP

    Philadelphia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LaViola West is easily among the top restaurants in Philadelphia. You won't find a better dining experience. The food and service from a top chef and personable waiters are excellent.

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  8. Kelley VIP

    Charleston33 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing. Food arrived 5 minutes after order placed; no fresh grated cheese or black pepper offered; seemed to be just plunked down in front of us. Odd to see the chef + staff scattered around the restaurant eating their dinners—unexpected in a white table cloth, expensive restaurant. Food was ok— nothing special.

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  9. Maria VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  10. ellen VIP

    Philadelphia43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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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 858 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
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
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 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, Takeaway, Vegan
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