La Viola - West

4.6

809 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Warm Weather, Cool Cuisine: Join Us for Outdoor Dining!

La Viola West is now OPEN and operating at normal business hours. To have your table reserved please call us at 215 735 8631. Walk-ins are welcome!

La Viola - West offers an authentic Italian dining experience. An excellent place for date night, it has decor that includes wood furnishings, crisp linens, and soft, romantic lighting. The menu at La Viola - West includes a variety of pasta along with grilled and roasted meats such as veal, chicken, and fresh fish.

An array of desserts, hot coffees, and sodas are available to order with your meal at La Viola - West. However, no alcohol is served, although you are welcome to bring your own bottle with you. Offering catering services and designated event space, the restaurant hosts special parties and celebrations upon request.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 735-8631
Website
http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/ovest/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Parking details
Latimer St & S 15th St is the closest parking lot, 2 min walk.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan

Popular dishes

Insalata Caesar$10.00
Classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutonsnd fresh basil.
Insalata Capricciosa$12.00
Seasonal fruits over spring mix, served with gorgonzola cheese, strips of roasted peppers and fresh basil.
Insalata di Arugula$11.00
Arugula served with goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, artichokes and a lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Insalata di Pesce Affumicato$13.00
Smoked trout over greens, artichokes and capers in a virgin olive oil dressing.
Frutti di Mare alla Griglia$13.00
Grilled calamari and shrimp marinated in a lemon juice, garlic and peppered olive oil sauce.
Zuppa del Giorno$9.00
Chef's soup of the day.
Zuppetta di Cozze$12.00
Farm-raised mussels in a white wine sauce or a traditional spicy plum tomato sauce.
Insalata alla Viola$13.00
Jumbo lump crab meat served over crisp romaine lettuce and fresh chopped tomatoes in a rich Italian lemon vinaigrette.
Funghi Trentino$13.00
Porcini, shiitaki and portobella mushrooms in a garlic, basil and olive oil sauce.
Mozzarella al Basilico$11.00
Homemade buffalo mozzarella served with strips of roasted peppers and fresh basil.
Antipasto Misto Dello Chef$13.00
Please ask your server for the chef's daily selection of traditional Italian delicacies.

Bistecca

Bistecca del Giorno
Chef's special beef of the day.
- MKT

Pesce

Salmone di Capperi$27.00
Oven-roasted salmon sautéed with pearl onions and capers, with a light marinara sauce.
Pesce del Giorno
Chef's special fish of the day.
- MKT

Pasta

Penne Al' Oriolo$23.00
Pencil-point pasta in a vodka tomato sauce, lightly creamed with porcini, peas and pancetta.
Spaghetti All'adriatico$25.00
Homemade spaghetti sautéed with shrimp, olives and chopped tomatoes in a truffle oil sauce.
Fusilli Estiva$24.00
Homemade fusilli with cannellini beans, sausage, white onions and olive oil sauce.
Orecchiette alla Viola$23.00
Shell-shaped pasta tossed with veal sausage, chicken and mushrooms in a white wine sauce with fresh tomatoes.
Risotto ai Gamberi$24.00
Arborio rice with shrimp and peas in a porcini mushroom sauce.
Tagliatelle al Salmone$25.00
Homemade tagliatelle pasta sautéed with salmon in a pink cognac sauce.
Gnocchi alla Stagione$22.00
Homemade gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and fresh basil, topped with gorgonzola in a fresh tomato sauce.
Linguini al Marinaio$26.00
Linguini with seafood in a red or white sauce.
Ravioli alla Viola$24.00
Homemade lobster ravioli in a pink vodka sauce.
Pasta di Grano Intero$21.00
Whole wheat pasta with sautéed mushrooms in a fresh basil marinara sauce.

Vitello

Vitello alla Viola$25.00
Veal medallions served with fresh seasonal fruit and prosciutto di parma, finished in a sherry wine sauce.
Vitello Rollatini$26.00
Veal medallions stuffed with spinach, smoked ham and fontina cheese in a rosé sauce with mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
Vitello alla Marsalla$25.00
Veal medallions cooked in a sweet marsalla wine sauce with shrimp, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
Vitello al Sudo$26.00
Jumbo lump crab meat and arugula topped with veal medallions, sautéed in a white wine sauce.

Pollami

Pollo Pomodoro$24.00
Chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Pollo alla Fontina$24.00
Chicken breast topped with asparagus, prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese in a light marinara sauce.
Pollo al Limone$24.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a white wine sauce with capers, lemon and topped with shrimp.
Pollo Carcioffi$23.00
Chicken breast with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce.

Bevandi

Coffee or Tea$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Mineral Water$7.00
Soda$4.00
Espresso$4.00

Dolci

Dessert$7.00
Chef's selection of delectable desserts.

What 809 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
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Viola West is cherished for its "exceptional service and hospitality" alongside "absolutely amazing food" in a cozy, inviting setting. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff," and the BYOB policy adds to its charm. Despite minor concerns about portion sizes and cash-only policy, its "outstanding" dining experience remains a favorite for many.

809 Reviews

D
Diane
Philadelphia
95 reviews
4.0
95 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was very tasty and well prepared. Everything is a La carte so it’s pricey in the end, if you order more than an entree. It’s a BYOB so that’s nice. Service was pretty good although a young bus boy who obviously didn’t speak English suddenly whisked away our bill with our CC just as I was going to open it up and sign it. Weird- he wasn’t a server so don’t know why he did that. I chased after him and got it back. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal.
Is this helpful?
W
William
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, service was good. It was a busy night so the noise was higher than desired.
Is this helpful?
L
Lyn
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful, cozy BYO spot, close to the Kimmel Center with friendly, caring service. The food has been consistently good for years. Grilled calamari is tender with a hint of charcoal or oil that and shrimp are always cooked perfectly. Pastas are delicious and flavorful. Can be noisy with tables close together, but everyone is friendly and enjoys the food.
Is this helpful?
J
John
Philadelphia
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a date with my wife and we LOVED our meals. We started with (2) gluten free appetizers (I have celiac disease), we had the grilled calamari and shrimp and then the homeade buffalo mozzarella served tiwht roates peppers. For our meal, my wife had the Vitello Rollatini (veal medallions stuffed with spinach, ham and cheese> I enjoyed the veal medallions with spinach, cheese and marinara sauce. We have already made our reservations in January when we are seeing a play. Wonderful service and friendly staff
Is this helpful?
e
ellen
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here many times and it has always been excellent...the veal is outstanding and the services matches. Once in a while we try another Italian restaurant but always come back here! Great job.
Is this helpful?
R
Roberta
Philadelphia
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, LaViola never disappoints! From the Winter menu, I had the octopus & calamari salad to start - awesome!! My bestie and I both had the Squid Ink Linguini - magnificent!!! We were both too full for dessert. If you are looking for a really good Italian meal, run don't walk to LaViola West the next time you are in Center City Philadelphia. BTW, the prices are very reasonable as well and the service impeccable!
Is this helpful?
H
Hannah
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Perfect for late nights after a performing arts show. We made reservations for another restaurant that canceled our reservation during our orchestra show. We booked this last minute and I’m glad it all happened. We sat in the window by the Christmas lights. Service was excellent and the food was true authentic Italian. Great variety on menu with regular and a seasonal menu! It was a little loud because of a group of college kids, but once they left it was perfect. Staff was fun too! One of my favorite memories from the trip!
Is this helpful?
J
Jenna
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had made a reservation weeks in advance as it was for a birthday gathering. When our party sat down, they were rushing us to order as they had notified us that a private party would be happening later that night and our reservation needed to be completed within one hour and 15 minutes. For a large party celebrating an event, this is something they could have notified us about prior to our arrival or seated us somewhere else. The service was rushed as they stressed the time we needed to be out of the table by.
Is this helpful?
M
Michele
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, service was impeccable, food delicious. Perfect
Is this helpful?
D
David
New York City
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites in Philadelphia- food is excellent and reasonably priced. The ambiance is charming, although the tables are somewhat close together, not a problem unless the restaurant is full. The service was okay, but missing a few touches that could have made it better. Deliver the check right after the coffee appears? An ungracious touch to an otherwise fine dinner.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Viola - West does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Viola - West also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 735-8631.

La Viola - West is rated 4.6 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 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
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan

Website
http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/ovest/
Phone number
(215) 735-8631

La Viola - West

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tagliatelle al Salmone

Orecchiette alla Viola

Orecchiette alla Romana

Prima

Insalata Caesar$10.00

Insalata Capricciosa$12.00

Insalata di Arugula$11.00

Insalata di Pesce Affumicato$13.00

Frutti di Mare alla Griglia$13.00

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00

Zuppetta di Cozze$12.00

Insalata alla Viola$13.00

Funghi Trentino$13.00

Mozzarella al Basilico$11.00

Antipasto Misto Dello Chef$13.00

Bistecca

Bistecca del Giorno

Pesce

Salmone di Capperi$27.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pasta

Penne Al' Oriolo$23.00

Spaghetti All'adriatico$25.00

Fusilli Estiva$24.00

Orecchiette alla Viola$23.00

Risotto ai Gamberi$24.00

Tagliatelle al Salmone$25.00

Gnocchi alla Stagione$22.00

Linguini al Marinaio$26.00

Ravioli alla Viola$24.00

Pasta di Grano Intero$21.00

Vitello

Vitello alla Viola$25.00

Vitello Rollatini$26.00

Vitello alla Marsalla$25.00

Vitello al Sudo$26.00

Pollami

Pollo Pomodoro$24.00

Pollo alla Fontina$24.00

Pollo al Limone$24.00

Pollo Carcioffi$23.00

Bevandi

Coffee or Tea$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Mineral Water$7.00

Soda$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Dolci

Dessert$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Viola - West offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Viola - West restaurant rated?

Is La Viola - West currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information