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La Viola Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

La Viola Bistro

4.8 (469)
$30 and under
Italian
253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 469 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola Bistro delights with "amazing food" and "excellent service," showcasing fresh homemade pasta and a cozy ambiance. Patrons appreciate the BYOB policy and its proximity to the Kimmel Center, making it a perfect pre-theater dining spot. Despite being cash-only, it's hailed as a "neighborhood gem" and a "favorite Italian restaurant."
469 Reviews
  1. howard VIP

    Philadelphia County73 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service excellent. Neighborhood gem

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  2. victoria VIP

    Philadelphia County133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and ambiance. We love it and come here and the Ovest monthly1

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    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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  4. Joel VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    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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  5. Ronda

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    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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  6. Leon

    Philadelphia County6 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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  7. Kristen VIP

    Philadelphia County18 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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  8. Maureen

    Philadelphia County2 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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  9. Beth

    Philadelphia County2 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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  10. Susan

    Philadelphia County2 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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FAQs

La Viola Bistro offers delivery in partnership with 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 4.8 stars by 469 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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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