La Viola Bistro

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

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   anythingispastable

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   Fred VIP

   Philadelphia68 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 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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   jessica

   New York City6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 16 February 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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   Tricia

   Atlantic City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 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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   Michael VIP

   Philadelphia76 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 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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   Steven VIP

   Philadelphia165 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 January 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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   Aron

   Philadelphia53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 January 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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   Loretta

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 24 January 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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   Steven VIP

   Philadelphia165 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 January 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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    Ronald

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 January 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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