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La Viola Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

La Viola Bistro

4.6
4.6
458 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Delivery & takeout

What 458 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Viola Bistro offers consistently "great food and great service," with a cozy, intimate atmosphere perfect for pre-theater dining. Known for its "excellent value" and BYOB policy, diners enjoy a "delicious" menu featuring authentic Italian dishes. Despite being cash-only, the restaurant's charm and quality make it a "favorite" in Philadelphia.

458 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. jessica

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a party of 16. The waiter was outstanding. Brought our bread constantly, the food was delicious, and served hot and in a timely manner. The only thing was the folding chairs were uncomfortable in that space. I’d love to see a better set up. But the food and service made up for the lack of comfort in the chairs and table set up. And that’s most important when dining , especially with a large group. The waiter was fantastic. Fantastic food. We will be back !!

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  3. Tricia

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner at LaViola Bistro! Great service and delicious food! Can’t wait to return! So wonderful to find this special treasure in the heart of Center City! Love the BYOB option too!

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  4. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner at La Viola Bistro. BYOB and Amazing Pasta Specials!

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  5. Steven VIP

    Philadelphia165 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the SECOND time in two weeks we went with friends. This Albanian run restaurant is one of our FAVs. It's BYOB so your $$ go into the food not alcohol. I've been recommending them for DECADES. Great professional friendly service and wonderful Pork Chop for lunch

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  6. Aron

    Philadelphia53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. The Restaurant Week menu had many good choices at a very reasonable place. We go to La Viola often for pre-theater dinner and are never disappointed.

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  7. Loretta

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I typically love this restaurant, but this time, it was disappointing. It was restaurant week, so there was a fixed menu. My reservation was for a table against the wall to celebrate a birthday. There was no acknowledgment of a birthday wish. We got the worst table in the center of the room with the cold air blowing on us every three minutes.

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  8. Steven VIP

    Philadelphia165 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go art least twice (sometimes3 times) to La Viola during restaurant week. The bestfood and great price and the staff is wonderful

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  9. Ronald

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went during restaraunt week. The waistaff was pleasant. Appetizers were very good. However my guest ordered the pork chop which was overcooked to the point of being inedible. Will not be going back.

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were excellent. Service was excellent and friendly.

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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 458 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 4 times today
Google Map for La Viola Bistro

253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Delivery & takeout
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