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

La Viola - West

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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.

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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 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 864 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola - West is a beloved BYOB Italian gem in Philadelphia, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Diners praise its "authentic Italian atmosphere" and "welcoming staff," making it a top choice for special occasions. The restaurant's "creative menu" and "excellent value" keep guests returning time and again.
864 Reviews
  1. Sol VIP

    Philadelphia83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The veal chop was a special of the evening. Outstanding. It was also $43. That was a lot of money, but less than an equivalent plate would have cost at a high-end steakhouse. Food and service were exemplary, as always.

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  2. Maize VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first visit and I was very disappointed. I frequent many Italian restaurants downtown and this was by far my worst experience thus far. The food was okay. Our waiter was very flustered/frustrated from the start of taking our order. He only checked on us one time. We received our beverages after we were about half way done.

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  3. Bill

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food. Outstanding service. Felt slightly rushed but appreciated how fast food came out.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific restaurant in center city - staff are very welcoming, food is fabulous.

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  5. Joseph

    Philadelphia57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good but the service was slower than at previous visits. We sat for long periods before taking our order and before we ordered dessert. However the food was good and the servers were very pleasant.

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  6. Barbara

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience from start to finish! It was our first time here, and we'll definitely go back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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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  8. Timothy VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  9. victoria

    Philadelphia129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 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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  10. Stephanie VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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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 864 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for La Viola - West

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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