La Viola Bistro

253 S 16th St, Philadelphia
(215) 735-8630

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Customers' Favorites

Over the Moon Chocolate Mousse Cake
Homemade Pasta with Shrimp
Bread and Oil and Vinegar
Fettuccine Al Salmone
Ravioli Alla Viola
Chocolate Tartufo
Penne Alla Caruso
Lobster Ravioli
Insalata Caesar
Pollo Rollatini

Menu

Main (Prima)
Insalata Caesar
Classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons.
Insalata Trecolore
Radicchio, arugula, and Belgian endive topped with shaved parmigiana in a rich lemon dressing.
Grigliata di Calamari
Grilled calamari marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and peppered extra virgin olive oil.
Funghi Trentino
Porcini, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms in a garlic, basil, and olive oil sauce.
Zuppetta di Cozze
Farm raised mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce or traditional spicy plum tomato sauce.
Pepperoni Arrosti
Homemade sweet roasted peppers, gaeto olives, and anchovies marinated with extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata Bistro

Fish (Pesce)
Salmone Mantecato
Oven roasted salmon in a white wine, lemon, and pearl onion sauce.

Pasta
Penne alla Caruso
Pencil point pasta in a vodka and tomato sauce lightly creamed with peas and pancetta.
Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro
Homemade gnocchi with spinach and ricotta cheese in a fresh tomato basil sauce.
Linguini Pizzaiola
Linguini pasta with veal, olives, and capers in a spicy marinara sauce.
Fettuccine al Salmone
Fettuccine pasta with salmon in a pink cognac sauce.
Orecchiette alla Romana
Shell shaped pasta tossed with chicken, sausage, and mushrooms in a white wine garlic sauce with fresh plum tomatoes.
Farfalle Marinara
Bow tie pasta with shrimp in a pesto or pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli alla Viola
Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a pink cognac sauce.
Risotto al Frutti di Mare
Arborio rice with seafood in light marinara sauce.

Veal (Vitello)
Vitello alla Viola
Veal medallions with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and prosciutto in a rich veal sauce.
Vitello Pomodoro
Breaded veal cutlet with fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Vitello Carcioffi
Veal medallions with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce.

Poultry (Pollami)
Pollo Marco Polo
Chicken breast topped with escarole, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce.
Pollo Rollatini
Chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham, fontina cheese, and spinach in a rose sauce with mushrooms and chopped roma tomatoes.
Pollo Gamberi alla Marsala
Chicken breast and shrimp in a sweet marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and chopped roma tomatoes.

Beverages (Bevandi)
Mineral Water
Soda
Coffee or Tea
Espresso

Dessert (Dolci)
Tiramisu
Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake

Main (Prima)
Insalata Caesar
Classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons.
Insalata Trecolore
Radicchio, arugula, and Belgian endive topped with shaved parmigiana in a rich lemon dressing.
Grigliata di Calamari
Grilled calamari marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and peppered extra virgin olive oil.
Funghi Trentino
Porcini, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms in a garlic, basil, and olive oil sauce.
Zuppetta di Cozze
Farm raised mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce or traditional spicy plum tomato sauce.
Pepperoni Arrosti
Homemade sweet roasted peppers, gaeto olives, and anchovies marinated with extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata Bistro

Poultry (Pollami)
Pollo Marco Polo
Chicken breast topped with escarole, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce.
Pollo Rollatini
Chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham, fontina cheese, and spinach in a rose sauce with mushrooms and chopped roma tomatoes.
Pollo Gamberi alla Marsala
Chicken breast and shrimp in a sweet marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and chopped roma tomatoes.

Pasta
Penne alla Caruso
Pencil point pasta in a vodka and tomato sauce lightly creamed with peas and pancetta.
Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro
Homemade gnocchi with spinach and ricotta cheese in a fresh tomato basil sauce.
Linguini Pizzaiola
Linguini pasta with veal, olives, and capers in a spicy marinara sauce.
Fettuccine al Salmone
Fettuccine pasta with salmon in a pink cognac sauce.
Orecchiette alla Romana
Shell shaped pasta tossed with chicken, sausage, and mushrooms in a white wine garlic sauce with fresh plum tomatoes.
Farfalle Marinara
Bow tie pasta with shrimp in a pesto or pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli alla Viola
Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a pink cognac sauce.
Risotto al Frutti di Mare
Arborio rice with seafood in light marinara sauce.

Fish (Pesce)
Salmone Mantecato
Oven roasted salmon in a white wine, lemon, and pearl onion sauce.

Veal (Vitello)
Vitello alla Viola
Veal medallions with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and prosciutto in a rich veal sauce.
Vitello Pomodoro
Breaded veal cutlet with fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Vitello Carcioffi
Veal medallions with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce.

Beverages (Bevandi)
Mineral Water
Soda
Coffee or Tea
Espresso

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Recent Reviews

It was so, so small and tight. My back was touching the back of the person of the table behind me and it was so, so uncomfortable. We were not told it was cash only until we got the bill and neither one of us had an ATM card so we were just about not able to pay the bill. Didn't tip much simply because we didn't have enough cash.
February 2026
As a first time guest I couldn’t have been more impressed. Hands down the best meal I’ve had dining out maybe ever. From the Cesar salad to the main course…. Delicious!!!! The owner stopped at the table and gave us a warm welcome and the rest of the service was great as well! We will be going back.
February 2026
We visited on Saturday before the concert of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Everything was wonderful from warm Italian bread to Caesar salad to each entry and dessert. Service was attentive and professional. We will return soon!
January 2026

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La Viola Bistro

253 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-8630