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La Viola Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

La Viola Bistro

4.6 (467)
$30 and under
Italian
253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For PARTIES OF 10+, please call 215 735 8630 to make a reservation. To place an order, call us at 215-735-8630.

To have your table reserved please call us at 215 735 8630. Walk-ins are welcome!

La Viola Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week and dinner on weekends. A fine-dining establishment, it specializes in Italian fare. Some items on the menu at La Viola - East include pasta such as bowtie pasta with shrimp, along with a linguini pasta dish with veal. In addition to pasta, La Viola serves a variety of seafood and grilled steak entrées.

No alcohol is served at La Viola - East, but you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine or champagne to accompany your meal. Offering a casual but chic dining space, its décor includes wood furnishings and chandelier lighting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in celebrating your special event at La Viola? Call us at 215 735 8630
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 467 people are saying

La Viola Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola Bistro offers a charming dining experience with "consistently great food" and "amazing service." Known for its "fresh homemade pasta" and BYOB policy, it's a "favorite in Center City." The restaurant is perfect for pre-theater dinners near the Kimmel Center. Guests appreciate its "attentive service" and accommodating staff.

467 Reviews
  1. Cheryl VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food made by Italians who know what they are doing. Yummy.

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  2. Joel VIP

    Tampa24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food! Super- consistent. One of our favorite in center city

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  3. Ronda

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and consistently great food. Always happy with fresh homemade pasta. My favorite Italian restaurant.

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  4. Leon

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambience and service were all great. There are caveats in small print in the menu that everyone must order an entree also the restaurant is cash only.

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  5. Kristen VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific spot for dining before orchestra concerts at the Kimmel Center…food and service are outstanding.

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  6. Maureen

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is always amazing. Don’t sleep on the specials!

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  7. Beth

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group and the restaurant accommodated us very well.

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  8. Susan

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious!

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  9. anythingispastable

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place ever it’s just the best vibes and great food

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  10. Fred VIP

    Philadelphia68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner in a lovely restaurant Veal with crab meat and asparagus in a white wine and garlic sauce made by special request and Veal with prosciutto and cheese in sherry sauce were both delicious. Attentive service. Close to Kimmel Center so a short walk to the concert. We will be back.

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FAQs

La Viola Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Viola Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 735-8630.

La Viola Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Philadelphia
  5. Rittenhouse Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for La Viola Bistro

253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 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
    Cash Only
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
  • Delivery & takeout
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