Reviews
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. 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.
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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...
read moreI love it here! Max is a great bartender—drinks were lovely. It’s so pretty inside. Food was great. Never want to leave!!
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...
read moreFantastic 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...
read moreMy 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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read more*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...
read more10 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreEverything 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...
read moreSolid 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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