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Regional Italian dishes presented in a snug restaurant with traditional decor & a BYOB policy.
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Address: 253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 735-8630
Website: http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/
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Reviews
Kimberly OConnell
To be fair, I was attending a private event but the employees were so nice and the food was so delicious that I do plan on going back. They even went out of their way to make someone some gluten-free pasta without being asked when they found out she had an allergy. Loved it.
… moreCory Beckstrom
As a first time guest I couldn’t have been more impressed. Hands down the best meal I’ve had dining out maybe ever. From the Cesar salad to the main course…. Delicious!!!! The owner stopped at the table and gave us a warm welcome and the rest of the service was great as well! We will be going back.
… moreNickolas Rodriguez
The food is always great whenever me and my fiancee come here. I’ve not been disappointed by the food or service yet! The Set Menu is always good to go by, it makes it very easy as the price per head is $35, you get an appetizer, main course, followed by coffee and or dessert. I think the quality for what you pay here is fantastic.
… moreJules C
We had a very nice dinner for four last night at La Viola the dinner reservation was at 8:30 and we had a great dinner. The food was delicious, hot and flavorful. It is a BYOB. We had to stop to get wine, that’s nothing against the restaurant. However, our experience was dampened by the fact that we were being quite rushed through our entire eating process. The waiter was asking for drink orders before the 4th person came in, and asked “when will they be here? “ Waiter asked to give the specials when someone was still away from the table twice, we had our plates removed while we were still picking and having conversation. And then at the time that we asked for the check, several staff were lined up against the wall, and some of them had their coats on sitting looking at us. It was approx 9:45-10 when this ended our one hour meal experience. We were looking forward to relaxing all together for our new years dinner but we felt encouraged to leave asap. We ended up heading to sky high to finish the night out. The staff was friendly, but we were given the feeling that we needed to get out Why would you rush someone out at 9:45 to 10 o’clock when the restaurants posted hours are closing at 11 o’clock?
… moreQuiana
On Friday, December 12th, 2025 Manager Ore and the entire La Viola West team went above and beyond to make my fiancé’s 40th birthday surprise absolutely unforgettable. Every year, my (now) fiancé looks forward to visiting La Viola, and this experience reminded us exactly why.
From the moment we arrived, the team was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and consistently polite. Any time I needed something, it was handled promptly and with care, making the entire evening feel seamless and special. They even validated our parking which was incredibly helpful since nearby parking garages were full.
Thank you, Ore, and the La Viola West team for creating such a warm and memorable celebration. You helped turn a milestone birthday into a moment we’ll cherish for years to come. We can’t wait to return!
… moreFrom the moment we arrived, the team was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and consistently polite. Any time I needed something, it was handled promptly and with care, making the entire evening feel seamless and special. They even validated our parking which was incredibly helpful since nearby parking garages were full.
Thank you, Ore, and the La Viola West team for creating such a warm and memorable celebration. You helped turn a milestone birthday into a moment we’ll cherish for years to come. We can’t wait to return!
SDTubbs Metalwork
This TOTALLY hit the spot.
I had the bolognese and she had the orecchiette. Both were delicious with hearty portions. And the bread they serve has the perfect texture.
Quiet, small, intimate setting, with a professional waitstaff.
Highly recommended.
… moreI had the bolognese and she had the orecchiette. Both were delicious with hearty portions. And the bread they serve has the perfect texture.
Quiet, small, intimate setting, with a professional waitstaff.
Highly recommended.
Tom Goodman
The food is strictly mediocre. A veal with prosciutto came with dices of some hard pork product that definitely was not prosciutto. The sauce was gummy. The plate included some spaghetti in red sauce and this side was the worst pasta and sauce I have ever had in a restaurant. The service was OK but the wait staff and servers buzzed about so quickly I would not have been surprised to see my plate cleared while I was still eating. I won’t go back.
… moreKatherine
FANTASTIC- this was the experience I’ve been looking for in Philly. Quaint restaurant with fantastic food, excellent service- owner came over to us multiple times to personally offer us help- and they let us hang out and talk at our table as long as we pleased. Did not feel rushed at all. BYOB!! We got the squid ink pasta with calamari and the NY strip steak special. Fantastic home cooked Italian meal. Adding this place to my list of favorites!!!
… moreMichael Windsor III
My girlfriend and I unfortunately chose this restaurant as the place for our first Valentine’s Day together. I had reservations almost a month in advance, and due to us being in college, going out to a dinner like this is a special event and few and far between due to my financial situation. When we arrived, our reservation was not even taken, and we were brought to a side room. This side room was essentially a glorified shed. We were sat on fold-out chairs and an extremely small table. Some of the tables were right next to garbage cans! The door kept getting stuck open, so we were met with a freezing breeze for large portions of the meal. The menu itself was questionable and fixed at $65 per person. The appetizers were nothing to write home about, and their selection for entrees was very limited and did not seem to cater to the strengths of the menu that it looks like they usually have. I ordered the filet mignon, and it was huge, and not huge in a good way. It was a chewy, massive blob of meat that I only ate because I was paying $65. The desserts were very good, as well as the coffee that was also included, but that was the only pleasant part of the experience. To top things off, this place is cash only, which isn’t too much of an issue, but the ATM has its own fee, so it feels sort of like you’re being taken advantage of. I am so disappointed in this experience as a whole.
… moreCarmin Dior
Came here for Restaurant week. Everything was great
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