Le Virtu

Name: Le Virtu
Address: 1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19148
Telephone: (215) 271-5626
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1686 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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>Indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting; we cannot guarantee all outdoor seating requests).

>WE ARE STILL REQUESTING PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR INDOOR/BAR SEATING.
Masks encouraged when entering/exiting the premises.

>Le Virtu Cucina Abruzzese in Philadelphia is bringing the culinary tradition and philosophy of Abruzzo to the surrounding community. Abruzzo is Italy�s most unspoiled area with bold and unpretentious cuisine created by the local fishers and farmers and Le Virtu is recreating those delicacies with locally sourced meat and produce, and artisanal ingredients imported straight from Abruzzo.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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Takeout

(215) 271-5626

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 271-5626
Website
http://www.levirtu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Apolinar Sanchez
Catering
Phone inquiries only.

Location
1927 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Cross street
Juniper & Mifflin
Parking details
Street parking or the public parking garage attached to Constitution Health Plaza at Broad & McKean Streets (entrance is on McKean between Broad & 15th Streets).
Public transit
Snyder Ave. stop on SEPTA/Broad Street subway.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pancotto$9.00
braised broccoli rabe, bread, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
Zuppa di Formaggio$16.00
Abruzzese pecorino, caciocavallo, parmigiano, black truffle paste, crostino
Salsiccia$15.00
abruzzese sausage, cipollini agrodolce, polenta, balsamic reduction, rosemary, pecorino
Affettati Misti$28.00
selection of cured meats, marinated vegetables, crostini
Formaggi$18.00
selection of abruzzese cheeses, girasole honey, housemade condiments
Lamb Arrosticini$17.00
grilled lamb skewers, Abruzzese spices
Olive all'Ascolana$16.00
pork-filled fried olives
"Bistecca" del Pastore$16.00
melted pecorino, toasted bread, goat milk, toasted red onions
Cozze$12.00
"red" or "white" PEI mussels, garlic, hot pepper, crostini
Insalata$12.00
arugula, pecorino canestrato, pears, white wine-vinaigrette
Arancini$14.00
fried risotto, pork sausage, lamb, peas, mozzarella, tomato, salsa rosa

Primi

Gnocchi$22.00
gorgonzola dolce, heavy cream, nutmeg, toasted walnuts
Maccheroncini alla Chitarra$22.00
lamb ragú "in bianco," white wine, butter, rosemary, pecorino
Maccheroni alla Mugnaia$19.00
single-strand pasta, hot peppers, garlic, olive oil, parsley, pecorino
Fettucine con Ragu del Macellaio$23.00
"butchers' ragú" (tomato, sausage, pork rib), pecorino
Taccozzelle$23.00
abruzzese sausage, mushrooms, black truffle paste, saffron, parmigiano reggiano
Pappardelle alla Boscaiola$22.00
prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, tomato, cream, parmigiano reggiano
Troccoli con Cruschi e Ricotta$23.00
short-strand pasta, dried cruschi sweet pepper, sheep's-milk ricotta
Ceppe$23.00
hand-rolled short pasta, braised beef, tomato ragú, rosemary, parmigiano reggiano

Secondi

Scrippelle$24.00
ricotta-filled crepe, ciambotta (zucchini, squash, eggplant, peppers, onions, tomato)
Lamb Shank$34.00
fava purée, spigariello, shallots, garlic, peperoncino
Maiale$29.00
Green Meadow Farm pork chop, pumpkin puree', roasted apples, montepulciano reduction
Pollo$26.00
pan-roasted half-chicken, ceci, onions, carrots, garlic, peperoncino, rosemary
Branzino$32.00
branzino fillet, fingerling potatoes, string beans, roasted garlic-lemon sauce
Pesce Spada alla Pizzaiola$30.00
swordfish, tomato, black olives, garlic, peperoncino, basil, oregano
Spezzatino di Pesce "alla Filippo"$29.00
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, tacconcini pasta, tomato peperoncino brodo
Bombette$33.00
roasted pork loin, caciocavallo, smoked pancetta, potatoes, shallots, garlic, peperoncino, brassica rabe

Contorni

Potatoes$8.00
roast garlic, rosemary
Broccoli Rabe$10.00
peperoncino, garlic, olive oil
Long Hot Peppers$8.00
sweet garlic vinaigrette
Pure' di Fave e Spigariello$9.00
fava pure', spigariello, croutons

What 1,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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RenataL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and ambiance—will definitely put it on my favorites list when I am back in Philly. Great to have such a huge patio in the time of Covid especially. They had two musicians playing (clarinet and accordion) who were top notch. It was an unexpected but fantastic surprise to get to hear them.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Virtù never fails to deliver. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine this is the place.
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frugalshopper1
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio is spacious and lovely. The food is light and tasty and service was great. One of my favorite restaurants.
J
Joseph
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Italian food in a city with many choices. AZ our server was amazing. I believe that was his name. I apologize if that is wrong. He orchestrated an unforgettable meal. Charcuterie was excellent. The cheeses were fabulous. Pasta dishes were cooked perfect. Drinks from the bar were fantastic. Many thanks to him and everyone at Le Virtu for an amazing meal.
JE
JesseE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor space is beautiful, the food was tasty, and it was both comfortable and, while noisy, quiet enough to talk
JR
JRRC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
Slow service, very salty food, Terrible sounding music (all treble).
TC
TCB1
San Francisco
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Really baffled by the former rave reviews of this place. Modest at best. Decent interior, decent menu, good staff, but the food was just good, not exceptional. We had the lamb shoulder and branzino. The lamb was over cooked, and some pieces of the lamb were tough, with bits of gristle. The branzino was overcooked as well and just was not memorable. There was a good bottle of wine on the menu, but at a total bill of over $150 for two, I expected a lot more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
A birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Friend in town
DC
DianneC
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Le Virtu is an excellent place to go for outdoor dining. The food is very good. The servers are attentive and wear masks, and the outdoor patio is large and pleasant. Of course, it’s also a good place to go for indoor dining, but that’s not my focus these pandemic days.
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Fishtowny
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was fine. Nothing special or horrible. On to the next one.
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Petra
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely amazing. The service was beyond exceptional and the food was so delightful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Thanks for a great Mother’sDay dinner!
L
Lonnie
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was very communicative. Food was superb.
L
Lorraine
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing and the service and atmosphere was so welcoming. Always a pleasure to have dinner here.
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francis
Montreal
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Philadelphia city order no mask mandate inside, and we still had to show vaccine cards. I did not know this until we got to the front of the place. Nothing was noted in the Opentable. If I knew we would have reserved at a different place. The food was fair. Price is high considered the meal portions. Inflation I get it. The ambience is fair. Service is good.
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dianea
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious.
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elm1
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This continues to be the nicest outdoor venue in the city!
TO
TraceOfBasil
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Pleasant staff. Shared the broccoli raab-potato-bread app. (Don't recall the name) It was fantastic. Hubby had the pasta with duck ragu (loved it) and I had the pasta with mushroom. (sooo good). Bread was outstanding. Also got the fava pure' with kale. Another winner. Cocktails and wine - excelled. The chocolate sorbet was probably the best we ever had. Earlier we had drinks and a snack elsewhere so we weren't starving when we arrived and took leftovers home, but we will definitely be back. LOVED this place!
BV
BrunoV
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Awesome traditional food. Loved it!
B
Becky
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
We had reservations but didn’t get sat for an hour and a half after our reservation. Understand being backed up but this was really long especially with a reservation. Restaurant didn’t comp or offer anything to apologize. Food was good but not worth the long wait.
LS
LarryS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were a party of 4, we were seated on time, staff accommodated our request to sit under a heater, everyone was very professional and attentive. Food was outstanding. Prices are steep, but possibly not so different from other similar establishments. We will be back.
d
dianea
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Back again for my birthday dinner. Always delicious. Never fails.
ND
NickD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food was absolutely perfect and the staff were friendly and helpful.
PL
PaulL
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
authentic Italian mountain cuisine in a environment that transports you back to small town Italy
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect! Night
BL
BarbaraL
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always excellent. Service is great. Staff friendly and courteous. Been there many times and never disappointed
BI
BILL
Philadelphia
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent, friendly service! Definitely a must!
AA
AABMTNY
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Special ravioli entree needed more cooking. Puts a whole other meaning to the phrase “Al dente”. Swordfish special prepared with quite a kick! Ok for me but maybe too spicy/hot for others.
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docrcf
Philadelphia
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Food was delicious. Wine list very good. Overall excellent and we would definitely go back!
AM
AmyM
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service! We had a really nice evening.
BJ
BillJ
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible. Mussels white is to die for. Service was on point and ambiance was perfect for date night. I'll be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! Loved the charcuterie and the pork. Desserts were awesome as well
LA
LeilaA
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my #1 favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. It doesn't get any better than this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious authentic italian food (more specifically from the region of Abbruzzo).
AM
AndrewM
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Prices were a little high. Service was ok but not special. Food quality was very good. A little noisy but it was Friday night
LS
LarryS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We sat outside in a tented courtyard off the street. It was nice and quiet. We had a pleasant meal. We shared an antipasti, a primi, a secondi and a dessert with coffees and washed it all down with a carafe of wine. We ate everything! It was a very pleasurable dining experience,
E
Eghe
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most lovely evening at Le Virtue this past Friday night. It felt like spring and the outdoor garden provides a little rustic oasis in the middle of Passyunk. The food was exceptionally delicious, with beautiful presentation. Staff was friendly, authentic and never overbearing. Can’t wait to return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant 🙏
A
Adam
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Would have loved some music playing but otherwise fantastic experience and food!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Le Virtu using the Order Online button. Le Virtu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 271-5626.

Le Virtu is rated 4.7 stars by 1686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 271-5626

Delivery

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1927 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148

Additional information

Cross street
Juniper & Mifflin
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking or the public parking garage attached to Constitution Health Plaza at Broad & McKean Streets (entrance is on McKean between Broad & 15th Streets).
Public transit
Snyder Ave. stop on SEPTA/Broad Street subway.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Apolinar Sanchez
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.levirtu.com/
Phone number
(215) 271-5626
Catering
Phone inquiries only.

Le Virtu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Lamb Shank

Gnocchi

Arancini

Antipasti

Pancotto$9.00

Zuppa di Formaggio$16.00

Salsiccia$15.00

Affettati Misti$28.00

Formaggi$18.00

Lamb Arrosticini$17.00

Olive all'Ascolana$16.00

"Bistecca" del Pastore$16.00

Cozze$12.00

Insalata$12.00

Arancini$14.00

Primi

Gnocchi$22.00

Maccheroncini alla Chitarra$22.00

Maccheroni alla Mugnaia$19.00

Fettucine con Ragu del Macellaio$23.00

Taccozzelle$23.00

Pappardelle alla Boscaiola$22.00

Troccoli con Cruschi e Ricotta$23.00

Ceppe$23.00

Secondi

Scrippelle$24.00

Lamb Shank$34.00

Maiale$29.00

Pollo$26.00

Branzino$32.00

Pesce Spada alla Pizzaiola$30.00

Spezzatino di Pesce "alla Filippo"$29.00

Bombette$33.00

Contorni

Potatoes$8.00

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Long Hot Peppers$8.00

Pure' di Fave e Spigariello$9.00

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