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    Le Virtu

    3.8 (469 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken entree
    Gloria L.

    We sat outside on a really nice night here, so the ambience was great. We had a large group event here, and everything was delicious. We started off with some large shareable appetizer plates with plenty of fresh vegetables and hummus/other spreads. I ordered the chicken dish, and it was very moist and delicious. It's a great neighborhood spot, and I believe they change their menu regularly based on the season, so there's always something new to try!

    Bonnie M.

    Drinks, pastas, and dessert solid across the board. They also have a wide collection of wine options and staff members were very knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely be coming again!

    Red wine Troccoli

    I went to Le Virtu yesterday for dinner and it was great!! I had the Red wine Troccoli and it was delicious! We also had the Affetati Misti and it was delicious too!! The service is friendly and the ambience is energetic!!! I would definitely come here again!!

    Eileen M.

    Everything was exceptional! The atmosphere was romantic and the cuisine, divine. We chose the three course East Passyunk Restaurant Week special. With two diners, we got to sample the whole menu. The portion sizes were very generous and served with good timing. The pastas were done to perfection and not overly sauced. Kudos to the young man who cleared the table plates. Instead of "Can I take this?" or "Are you done?", he politely asked, "Are you still enjoying this?" Very impressive!

    Cavalli Verde cafeteria with lamb ragu
    Shannon S.

    Cozy little neighborhood place with authentic Italian food. It's small inside, but lively. The server was attentive our table as soon as we sat down. He was knowledgeable about the menu and the daily specials. My group likes to taste and share, so we all ordered something different to compare. I would say that the pasta dishes were the best. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The Maccheroni was a bit spicy so if that's not something you like, you should pass on it. The pork ribs were exactly sweet and sour just as described. They had a unique, refreshing flavor. With their menu and multiple daily specials, you can definitely go back frequently and try something different. Good choice for pasta in the area.

    Variety Cheeseboard
    Alexa M.

    A quaint restaurant with a great outdoor space under twinkle lights. The staff was attentive and the menu being a unique blend of options.

    Miriam A.

    O.M.G.! Simply the best, freshest, delicious farm to table Abruzzi region Italian dinner I've ever had!

    Tiramisu
    Ju L.

    I had THE most delicious pre-race dinner at Le Virtu two weekends ago with my husband. The whole place -- outside and inside had a rustic feel, which matched the style of the restaurant's food. To start, my husband and I shared an order of the fried calamari. The calamari was soft and delicious. Not one bit overcooked or rubbery. Since we came here to carb up, I ordered the Taccozelle, while my husband had the Chitarra frentana with the Butchers' ragu. My husband's red sauce pasta was good, but nowhere near as good as the Taccozelle. I absolutely loved my Taccozelle. Everything in this dish complemented each other, from the mushrooms, the black truffle and the saffron. I savored every single bite. I could eat this pasta every day. Our pasta dishes were sizable portions and my husband and I both polished our entire plates. We were both very full, but decided we wanted dessert anyway. We decided to share the tiramisu and chocolate mousse. Both were well-made desserts, but I would definitely recommend the tiramisu over the chocolate mousse. Service was great. The staff here were very nice. Le Virtu is also dog friendly! I cannot wait to come back here with our dog when the weather is warmer!

    Menu July 2022
    Jenny L.

    My husband and I came out for dinner here and this was definitely one of our favorite stops from our mini vacation to Philadelphia. We made a reservation for dinner and we were seated immediately. It was a beautiful night to be sitting outdoors with the musicians they had playing music as you ate. The food was delicious! We have been to Italy before and when we had the pasta we definitely tasted the similarities. My husband was melting in his seat after his first bite. No photos because I only had a video of it, but it was the fazzoletti Al ragu'd'anatra. Yum! They even helped split into two plates since we were sharing. The mussels were also really good. Probably one of the best we've tried so far. We were also sold on the special of the day where they had branzino. Super flaky and cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed our meal here and wish we were able to visit once more before we left Philadelphia. If we ever are in town again, we'll definitely try to make another visit here to try more dishes.

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    The food was absolutely delicious! Great and attentive service and a cozy atmosphere!

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    Ask the Community - Le Virtu

    Do they have Gluten Free Pasta?

    Yes

    Dress code? Wondering if ball caps would be frowned upon.

    yes they will be frowned upon. not dressy, but not street casual either

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    An excellent way to celebrate our office holiday meal. Boss man treated us to a late lunch here…read moreduring a weekday. Bonus of a late lunch - we were the only ones here and we could actually have a conversation at our long table and hear each other! We started off with several baskets of complimentary Italian sliced loaves served warm with a dipping sauce. Our appetizers shared among us were the calarmari (excellent, though I wish there were tentacles, I loves me some calamari tentacles), gorgeous bruschetta (though a small serviing for $9, just 2 pieces if I remember correctly) and an anti pasto platter. Note that with the lunch menu, appetizers are not on the menu, but because we were eating later and because maybe of our party size, they let us order anything from the dinner menu as well. I chose the fettucine alfredo with chicken. Oh so generous of a serving, and had to bring home half. Simply made, so so good. I loved how the linguine had some bite to it. Lovely service and we were well looked after.

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