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Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 536 reviews

What Leah Smith doesn't like about Via Locusta:
My spaghetti and crab was entirely underwhelming. The flavor was a bit on the bland side. The pasta texture was phenomenal.Also they gave us a mozzarella ball with nothing to eat it with. Nothing to dip or spread it onto.If you’re visiting during a heat wave, I’d advise against it. The dining area was uncomfortably warm.The server was nice. View all feedback. What Rafiat Kasumu likes about Via Locusta:
I had a dinner at Via Locusta last week and overall enjoyed the group dining experience. My group had the Fennel Salad and Tomato Salad as starters these were light, but flavorful. I personally had the Grilled Swordfish plate as my entree this was was really big portion with a very minimal side salad.. so much so that I had to take half of it to go. Lastly, we had the chocolate gelato as dessert. Overall, the lively... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 251 reviews
Chanell
09.11.2023 - 14:16

Food great, portions terrible! Felt like we got ripped off!I always love trying a new place during restaurant week in Philly. The menu looked good here, so I de...

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brittany
09.11.2023 - 14:16

I love it here! Max is a great bartender—drinks were lovely. It’s so pretty inside. Food was great. Never want to leave!!

Ant
09.11.2023 - 14:16

The highlight of our trip to Philly! So good we came two nights in a row. Everything was outstanding but especially loved the focaccia with honey butter, and th...

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Tom
09.11.2023 - 14:16

Fantastic food, cocktails, service for a little celebration. We hit a home run with the Tasting Menu. Not the least expensive not out by a long way, but really...

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Leah
09.11.2023 - 14:16

My spaghetti and crab was entirely underwhelming. The flavor was a bit on the bland side. The pasta texture was phenomenal.Also they gave us a mozzarella ball w...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 5 reviews
Lucy
22.10.2023 - 00:11

*HIGHLY RECOMMEND* As someone who normally does not go for Italian food, I think Via Locusta is very good, one of the best Italian restaurants I?ve been to. I?v...

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Kristen
22.10.2023 - 00:11

10 out of 10! What an amazing dining experience!! One of the best Italian in Philly. We started with focaccia, which was absolutely top-notch especially with ol...

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Matthew
22.10.2023 - 00:11

The focaccia is the best restaurant bread I?ve ever eaten, before you put the AMAZING honey butter on it! Every bite of everything we ordered was absolutely del...

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Barb
22.10.2023 - 00:11

Everything was very good except the Pappardelle. Ratings: Focaccia w/ burrata (5/5), Gnoccho Fritto (5/5), Tagliata Salad (4/5), Agnolotti (4/5- could have been...

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Harper
22.10.2023 - 00:12

Solid restaurant. The bread is outstanding, I would return just for more. The pasta is also good, but not the best I?ve had. There is an entire page of pasta sh...

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