Via Locusta

Welcome to Via Locusta, a trendy and upscale cocktail bar in Philadelphia that offers a unique fusion of Italian and tapas/small plates cuisine.

Located at 1723 Locust St, Via Locusta provides a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, full bar service, and even gender-neutral restrooms. The restaurant is known for its attentive waiter service and is perfect for a casual yet classy night out.

Customer reviews rave about the exceptional food, service, and drinks at Via Locusta. The fresh house-made pastas, including the Quadretti Ravioli Quadrello and Garganelli Guanciale, are described as melting in your mouth. Don't miss out on the focaccia with honey butter, a dish that consistently earns high praise.

For those looking to indulge in a variety of flavors, the small bites on the happy hour menu are a must-try. Favorites include the agnolotti, meatballs, and of course, the signature focaccia. With reasonable prices and a wide selection of dishes, happy hour at Via Locusta is a steal.

Whether you're enjoying a leisurely dinner or grabbing a quick bite during happy hour, Via Locusta offers a delightful dining experience that will leave you satisfied and eager to return.

Via Locusta Menu

Location

Address: 1723 Locust St Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 642-0020

🕓 Work Hours
MON 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TUE 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FRI 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Trendy, Classy, Upscale
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner, Dessert
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Best nights on Saturday, Sunday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Smoking
    No
  • TV
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Caroline L.

    10 August 2024

    Via Locusta is my favorite restaurant in Philly. I've been a few times in the last 2 years when I've been in town and it's been consistently stellar food, service and drinks. My brother lives here and it's one of his faves too. The pastas (all made fresh in house) melt in your mouth. And do not, under any circumstance, skip on ordering the focaccia with honey butter . It's the stuff dreams are made of. The agnolotti are pillows of heaven. I cannot recommend this place more highly.

  • Author: Morganne M.

    29 July 2024

    Really good Italian spot! Service was good. Inside was cute. We sat on the patio which was great on a breezy summer night. Everyone in my party got cocktails and enjoyed them. For the table, we split the focaccia which was amazing. Best part of the meal. We also split the carrots which had great flavor. For an entree, I got the agnolotti. It was very heavy on the cheese and cream, would have liked more mushroom. Husband got the mafaldine bolognese Bianca which I thought was amazing. Everyone else in our party also enjoyed their food. Portion sizes were perfect.

  • Author: Steven R.

    24 July 2024

    Great food and service. Our pastas were perfect as were salads and tomato toast appetizer

  • Author: Mia M.

    18 July 2024

    I've admittedly never come to Via Locusta for their regular menu, but this is my favorite happy hour spot in center city. Their small bites are all really well priced, and while they are quite small, I like it that way because it gives you the opportunity to try a lot of different things. My personal favorites on the happy hour menu are the agnolotti, focaccia, and meatballs, but honestly everything is I recently went with friends and we ordered practically everything on the menu (doubles of our favorites), some of them ordered drinks, and we left stuffed with a bill that was ~$30 each including tax and tip. A total steal for a nice early dinner in the city if you ask me!