La Viola Ovest

The staff was very accommodating and the food was delicious. We ordered the mushroom appetizer along with two salads- the one with crab meat and the other with apples and Gorgonzola. We enjoyed them all. I had the squid ink pasta for my dinner selection and I loved it. We tried all of the desserts and each was so good. We cannot wait to come back!

We ate at the original La Viola years ago and thought this would be the same. Not were we surprised. The service was great, they have enough people at the ready to help. The food? So disappointing.I had the endive salad which had hot house tomatoes! It was meh with limited endive, not exceptional in any way. The arugula pasta special was good- fresh flavor and the seafood good. My husband's gnocchi was fresh but he had to ask for more sauce as it was not a lot. The cannoli cake was frozen, literally the inside was frozen. Not a mark of a fresh cake. I returned it and received excuses that it was "fresh that morning" etc. I worked as a pastry chef before so I know what's fresh and that was not. Not only that, even after I sent it back, they charged us for it! Seriously! Shame the quality has gone down as I really liked this place but have not been back post pandemic.

Young, attentive, personable staff; older clientele most likely heading to a Saturday night Philadelphia Orchestra concert at the Kimmel Center. That's the vibe of this bustling restaurant while we were there. My only complaint was the pacing of the dishes to the table. I'm guessing it's because of the above concert. It wasn't ridiculously fast but a slower pace would have made it more enjoyable. The shared Frutti Di Mare was a delicious plate of grilled Calamari and Shrimp marinated in a lemon juice, garlic, and peppered olive oil sauce. A fantastic start. The Fish Special for the evening was a perfectly cooked Swordfish in a picante sauce. (We requested the change in sauce to this one - they were more than happy to accommodate) The Risotto Ai Gamberi was one of the best risottos I've had in a long while. The Arborio Rice was perfectly cooked and served with Shrimp and Peas in a Porcini Mushroom sauce. The shared Tartufo dessert (ice cream formed into a ball and coated with chocolate) was delicious. The Cappuccino was also very good. Before tip, the bill came to about $90 - a very reasonable price for a very memorable meal. We will definitely be returning.

Came here with a big dinner party this week and had a wonderful time. My bf and I ordered the mozzarella al basilico and soup of the day. The soup was spinach with no cream and was absolutely delicious. That soup stood out more than the mozzarella al basilico, which was still good and refreshing.For the main course, I ordered the salmon and he got the pollo alla Marsala. Everyone in the party agreed that the salmon was a 10/10 but the chicken truly lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend the chicken Marsala but would highly recommend the salmon. Cooked to perfection, great seasoning and delicious sides.Dessert ordered the cheesecake, tiramisu and cannoli cake. Get the cannoli cake! You will not be disappointed at all. That cake was perfection! People raved about the cheesecake and how smooth/creamy it was. I did like it, but I personally would've preferred more crust. Tiramisu sadly gets a 2/10 and I would NOT recommend that cake at all.Byo and beautiful spot in Philly. I would recommend big parties to grab dinner here. Service was great and attentive. Food was delicious!

Meh. Meh food. Meh service. Everyone got charged the same price as opposed to an itemized bill causing several people in our party to be overcharged and they wouldn't correct the check so we overpaid. So if your entree was $20 and that's all you got, you were charged $35 regardless. Much better Italian byob nearby.

This establishment was very cute and provided a very nice celebration dinner for after graduation. The staff were nice and knowledgeable, and our drinks and food came out quickly. The place is a bit cramped, so I barely had any room to move my chair, and the AC was blowing right over the table, so I was a bit uncomfortable, but not extremely so. Also, they allow you to bring your own wine, but you cannot order any once there. Our salad, which was the special with mango, prosciutto, and goat cheese, was very delicious and flavorful. I also liked our veal with crab meat, but the menu is misleading - there was barely any crab on top, and the veal was pounded thin, not in medallions. It was nice and flavorful, but not what I expected. The desserts were also good - I really enjoyed the chocolate cake and tiramisu. Overall, our experience was pleasant, and I would come back again if invited, but I might order a different entrée, bring some wine, and sit outside.

We came here on a Saturday night and I was able to get a reservation an hour before arriving at 8pm. We were seated immediately and got the last outdoor pod for our party of 4. There were only a few parties seated inside and I was surprised to see how empty it was. Our server was great and got right with us, pointing out where we could buy a bottle of wine nearby.The menu has lots of good options and they were good about splitting a pasta dish for our kids. I got the Orecchiette Alla Viola, which had both chicken and sausage. This was a great combo and the sauce was on point, perfect thickness. The mushrooms balanced out the dish so well. This location is right across the street from the original and has almost the same menu.

The antipasto was lacking, the mussels tasted fishy, and the head waiter was very snooty. The rest of the staff was great. Particularly, Angela. I definitely won't be back. Oddly, this is the first restaurant who canceled my Open Table reservation even though we were there and everybody ordered their own appetizer, entree, and dessert. There was no other table after 8PM. One who works in the service industry should be mindful of their attitude when serving. It'll kill the business, if it hasn't already.

This place was amazing!! Ori was our server and he went above and beyond. I got the Fettuccine Alfredo and it was one of the best I have ever had. I cannot recommend this place more!

Disappointed. Average food, small portions, poor service. Poor value. Food did not taste authentic. Server was rude.