Le Virtu

4.6 (1902)

$31 to $50

Italian

1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

>Le Virtu Cucina Abruzzese in Philadelphia is bringing the culinary tradition and philosophy of Abruzzo to the surrounding community. Abruzzo is Italy�s most unspoiled area with bold and unpretentious cuisine created by the local fishers and farmers and Le Virtu is recreating those delicacies with locally sourced meat and produce, and artisanal ingredients imported straight from Abruzzo.

>Indoor & outdoor dining (we cannot guarantee all outdoor seating requests in peak seasons).

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.levirtu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Apolinar Sanchez
Catering
Email inquiries only.

Location
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Cross street
Juniper & Mifflin
Parking details
Street parking or the public parking garage attached to Constitution Health Plaza at Broad & McKean Streets (entrance is on McKean between Broad & 15th Streets).
Public transit
Snyder Ave. stop on SEPTA/Broad Street subway.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pancotto$9.00
braised broccoli rabe, bread, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
Zuppa di Formaggio$16.00
Abruzzese pecorino, caciocavallo, parmigiano, black truffle paste, crostino
Salsiccia$15.00
abruzzese sausage, cipollini agrodolce, polenta, balsamic reduction, rosemary, pecorino
Affettati Misti$28.00
selection of cured meats, marinated vegetables, crostini
Formaggi$18.00
selection of abruzzese cheeses, girasole honey, housemade condiments
Lamb Arrosticini$17.00
grilled lamb skewers, Abruzzese spices
Olive all'Ascolana$16.00
pork-filled fried olives
"Bistecca" del Pastore$16.00
melted pecorino, toasted bread, goat milk, toasted red onions
Cozze$12.00
"red" or "white" PEI mussels, garlic, hot pepper, crostini
Insalata$12.00
arugula, pecorino canestrato, pears, white wine-vinaigrette
Arancini$14.00
fried risotto, pork sausage, lamb, peas, mozzarella, tomato, salsa rosa

Primi

Gnocchi$22.00
gorgonzola dolce, heavy cream, nutmeg, toasted walnuts
Maccheroncini alla Chitarra$22.00
lamb ragú "in bianco," white wine, butter, rosemary, pecorino
Maccheroni alla Mugnaia$19.00
single-strand pasta, hot peppers, garlic, olive oil, parsley, pecorino
Fettucine con Ragu del Macellaio$23.00
"butchers' ragú" (tomato, sausage, pork rib), pecorino
Taccozzelle$23.00
abruzzese sausage, mushrooms, black truffle paste, saffron, parmigiano reggiano
Pappardelle alla Boscaiola$22.00
prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, tomato, cream, parmigiano reggiano
Troccoli con Cruschi e Ricotta$23.00
short-strand pasta, dried cruschi sweet pepper, sheep's-milk ricotta
Ceppe$23.00
hand-rolled short pasta, braised beef, tomato ragú, rosemary, parmigiano reggiano

Secondi

Scrippelle$24.00
ricotta-filled crepe, ciambotta (zucchini, squash, eggplant, peppers, onions, tomato)
Lamb Shank$34.00
fava purée, spigariello, shallots, garlic, peperoncino
Maiale$29.00
Green Meadow Farm pork chop, pumpkin puree', roasted apples, montepulciano reduction
Pollo$26.00
pan-roasted half-chicken, ceci, onions, carrots, garlic, peperoncino, rosemary
Branzino$32.00
branzino fillet, fingerling potatoes, string beans, roasted garlic-lemon sauce
Pesce Spada alla Pizzaiola$30.00
swordfish, tomato, black olives, garlic, peperoncino, basil, oregano
Spezzatino di Pesce "alla Filippo"$29.00
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, tacconcini pasta, tomato peperoncino brodo
Bombette$33.00
roasted pork loin, caciocavallo, smoked pancetta, potatoes, shallots, garlic, peperoncino, brassica rabe

Contorni

Potatoes$8.00
roast garlic, rosemary
Broccoli Rabe$10.00
peperoncino, garlic, olive oil
Long Hot Peppers$8.00
sweet garlic vinaigrette
Pure' di Fave e Spigariello$9.00
fava pure', spigariello, croutons

Reviews

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4.6

(1902)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

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1,902 Reviews

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karinmcg
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lively atmosphere we were seated right near kitchen and could see chef Andrew doing his magic. Service was attentive but not too much and they let us enjoy our friends visit at a pace that felt just right -not rushed. Every staff member we encountered was welcoming, and everyone seemed genuinely happy and engaged. Food was DELICIOUS!!
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Alex Gold
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place is lovely and even though we were seated by the door, there was no problem with it. Specials were very good. Some of the food -compared to other restaurants of the same kind - is not that magnificent for the price. Burrata was simple but tasty. Their pasta special had good flavor but pieces were stuck together. Fish was really good, so were the rabbit and lamb. Decent wine list. Service was amazing.
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TimKaren
Philadelphia45 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most exquisite and delightful meal from our all time favorite chef. We have and will follow Andrew anywhere he is creating such delicious artistry. A beautifully appointed setting to dine although we eagerly anticipate dining in the courtyard outside when summer arrives. Such a lovely server who does such a remarkable job in describing the food selections and wine parings. Meredith is patient, friendly, professional, and so impressive in her service.
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2KofPFriends Gold
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Every visit brings fresh food with great flavors and value. Thank you.
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Mark
San Francisco45 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Delicious food and great service. Short ribs over polenta was amazing.
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pata Gold
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another excellent dining experience...dined there a few times previously and it is consistently enjoyable!
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PearlGirl
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here- can’t say enough nice things. Food was top notch delicious, waitress was engaging and helpful, (all the staff, but especially our waitress).
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monsieurms Gold
Philadelphia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some great new menu additions go with the old faves. Always works, always succeeds.
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Foodie
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the food at this restaurant but don't go on an off day like Monday. Unlike my previous experiences the food tasted reheated and not fresh.
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MarkM
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were amazing! We will definitely be returning the next time we are in Philadelphia.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.levirtu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Apolinar Sanchez
Catering
Email inquiries only.

Location
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Cross street
Juniper & Mifflin
Parking details
Street parking or the public parking garage attached to Constitution Health Plaza at Broad & McKean Streets (entrance is on McKean between Broad & 15th Streets).
Public transit
Snyder Ave. stop on SEPTA/Broad Street subway.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Antipasti

Pancotto$9.00

Zuppa di Formaggio$16.00

Salsiccia$15.00

Affettati Misti$28.00

Formaggi$18.00

Lamb Arrosticini$17.00

Olive all'Ascolana$16.00

"Bistecca" del Pastore$16.00

Cozze$12.00

Insalata$12.00

Arancini$14.00

Primi

Gnocchi$22.00

Maccheroncini alla Chitarra$22.00

Maccheroni alla Mugnaia$19.00

Fettucine con Ragu del Macellaio$23.00

Taccozzelle$23.00

Pappardelle alla Boscaiola$22.00

Troccoli con Cruschi e Ricotta$23.00

Ceppe$23.00

Secondi

Scrippelle$24.00

Lamb Shank$34.00

Maiale$29.00

Pollo$26.00

Branzino$32.00

Pesce Spada alla Pizzaiola$30.00

Spezzatino di Pesce "alla Filippo"$29.00

Bombette$33.00

Contorni

Potatoes$8.00

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Long Hot Peppers$8.00

Pure' di Fave e Spigariello$9.00

Additional information

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