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Le Virtu, Philadelphia, PA

Le Virtu

4.8
4.8
1936 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
>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.

>Indoor & outdoor dining (we cannot guarantee all outdoor seating requests in peak seasons).

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

What 1,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Italian

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

1,936 Reviews
  1. MonicaM

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the most exceptional places in Philadelphia. Don’t miss it!

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  2. NJGirl

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Excellent appetizers, entrees, sweet, delightful dessert. Pleasant weather in the outdoors set up that early evrning, friendly and very helpful service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an absolutely wonderful anniversary meal, from appetizers to dessert. It was a beautiful evening on the quiet patio and our very experienced server steered us unerringly toward the best dishes on the menu. We’ll be back.

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  4. KevinN

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    took one star off ambiance because there was a large food truck parked immediately in front of the restaurant running a loud generator the entire evening. However, the staff seamlessly moved our reservation indoors and guided us to window seats. A really special restaurant that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian cuisine.

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  5. JimK

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Service at le Virtu is excellent. Our server answered our questions and made good recommendations. The two of us shared the arugula salad, a pasta dish, a crepe entree and pistachio gelato, all of which were delicious and made with top notch ingredients.

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  6. elm1

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is consistently excellent. Servers are attentive and accommodating. Always a delightful experience.

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  7. PaulaP

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING food and service. Home made pasta was to die for and the pistachio gelato was one of the best I’ve tried on the area. Will definitely go back

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  8. MarkG

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal from start to finish. The fresh buratta was amazing. Finished by the pork chop special. Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. StephenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tremendous pasta flavor and great service at a reasonable price.

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  10. anthony

    Philadelphia

    284 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    284 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot on Passyunk. Food was great and authentic. Wine list was unique. Service was very good. Will be back.

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  11. TimothyV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique menu choices -can’t find these dishes in other Italian restaurants! Service was there at exactly the right moments. Outdoor seating in an off street garden patio and under an awning provided a peaceful and romantic ambiance.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. Food and service are top notch. Patio is lovely. Very welcoming atmosphere.

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  13. PHFellow

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. From making the reservation (easy) to arrival all went well. And the setting (a beautiful summer evening, amazing outdoor seating in a remarkable courtyard away from the street and with flowers and a lovely tent cover, and well-spaced tables so that noise was no issue) was incredible. The mural that sets the tone on one wall is also notable. Then there was the food. Interesting, delicious, and varied. All good. There were four of us; each ordered something different. Every dish was fantastic. Pastas were yummy (alla Mugnaia, little hats with mushroom sauce, and small sheets with sausage ragu') as was the roast pork on roasted greens. The service was comfortable, calm, incredibly professional but with a light touch. A great dinner at a great place.

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  14. Mike

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch as always ! the bombette was amazing ! My wife loved her mushroom pasta dish so much !  as a matter of fact, everything we had was great. I was a little hesitant to try the Calabrian wine, but it ended up being better than my Brunello that I had just opened up at home . so nice to sit outside. it was a beautiful evening  we will be back.

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  15. Foodman

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was just right. We ordered many items—starters, pastas, entrees—and all were excellent.

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  16. Nanjohn

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful setting and fantastic service. Food was very good. Pricey, but mostly worth it.

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  17. Liner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have a great meal there. Especially enjoy sitting out on the patio in warm weather.

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  18. SusanJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really wonderful restaurant. Food, cocktails, service and ambience are all great. Pasta dish was outstanding. Always a good experience and we will come back often.

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  19. FranA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was courteous, friendly, helpful, & honest from the moment we walked up to the host. He knew the weather patterns in case it was better for us to sit indoors (it was!). Recommended dishes were spot on…. Everything was friendly & easy, like a neighborhood place should be, but the food was perfection. As I am Abruzzese, I can make that statement with some authority; it was truly reminiscent of Grandmom’s on Sundays in West Philadelphia!

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  20. PatrickT

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal. Not the same food as standard-issue Italian. Solid, friendly service. This was our first time. Will definitely go back.

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  21. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was FABULOUS! The food was delicious, ambiance perfect (we were outside) and Chris and AZ we SO INCREDIBLY attentive to us. My guests reside in Florence IT and we all enjoyed the food and the experience immensely. Will be back soon, for sure!

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  22. Geoff

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience in the garden is just so peaceful and relaxing. Our fave!

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  23. EO17

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service was great and a very nice atmosphere!

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  24. AndyL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is spectacular and the service was great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a gem! Excellent food, very good service. I highly recommend.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best restaurant I’ve eaten in in a long time. The drinks were delicious. The single strand pasta was out of this world. The almond orange torte with chocolate ganache was heavenly. The service was perfect. I can’t wait to go back!

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  27. VfromMainz

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Fantastic food! Not a fan of them trashing their menus every day though, would rather have it be a QR code.

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  28. BARI

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is incredible and everyone who works here is so nice. The pasta is so scrumptious and they always have yummy specials. Can’t wait to go back!

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  29. BrooksP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming restaurant with delicious food and friendly people. A definite go to place.

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  30. monsieurms

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pastas are so good I sometimes get one as an appetizer and the other as an entree. This time, I did order a meat entree and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. This place is always great with food and service.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was authentic Italian, great wine, and plenty of time between your courses to eat and relax. The desserts are amazing, highly recommend 👍🏻

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding service and even better food. Each dish was extremely well prepared. This restaurant is a new favorite.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! Great food and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back! They made our birthday celebration memorable.

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  34. Phillyfoodie

    New Orleans

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is always the best place to experience incredible Italian but feel like it's the neighborhood hang out. Big shout out to Chris for impeccable service and drinks.

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  35. ArleneL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff always making sure all was ok. Food delicious

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  36. DfromPhilly

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food but need a more extensive menu….. would definitely return

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  37. SHELDONB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were absolutely outstanding! The focaccia alone was worth the trip! We had four different entrees and all were just delicious. And so was the dark chocolate gelato was a spectacular ending to a fine dining experience.

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  38. Earlgrey23

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food keeps getting better and the service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is just lively enough to be fun and an event without being to loud to hear your table mates. The inside and outside dining options make it versatile for what ever group you bring with you.

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  39. Pearl

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    An absolute favorite. Dining Al fresco in the low-key charming space is special, the food and cocktails are delicious, service is great, wonderful people.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible Abruzzi regional food and wines - top Italian choice for me in Philadelphia. And if the weather works, their outdoor patio is a great option. Staff are outstanding and I have never had a dish there that I don’t like. And make sure to check out there house made pastas and charcuterie. A truly special dining experience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Le Virtu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 271-5626.

Le Virtu is rated 4.8 stars by 1936 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 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Virtu

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, Sat 5:00 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
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