Via Locusta Restaurant
4.5(773)
Italian Restaurant
About
Via Locusta is a stylish Italian restaurant just off Rittenhouse Square, specializing in fresh handmade pasta crafted from locally milled flour and seasonal ingredients sourced from Pennsylvania farms. The menu features shareable plates, pastas, and a few larger dishes, all designed to highlight bright, layered flavors.
The intimate space offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with outdoor seating and a from-scratch cocktail program emphasizing local and sustainable elements. It’s well suited for groups seeking a distinctive dining experience with attentive service and a business-appropriate vibe.
Best for
- Intimate client dinners with handmade pasta
- Team celebrations in stylish private dining
- Cocktail receptions with seasonal craft drinks
Standout features
Food Program
Fresh handmade pasta with locally sourced ingredients
Via Locusta specializes in fresh handmade pasta crafted from locally sourced, fresh-milled flour and seasonal produce from Pennsylvania farmers. Signature dishes like Rigatoni with Beef Cheeks and Lamb Cavatelli showcase the kitchen’s focus on
Atmosphere
Intimate setting with a chef’s pasta room
The restaurant offers an intimate and stylish atmosphere, including a unique upstairs chef’s pasta room that provides a distinct and private backdrop for small group dining experiences.
Food & Beverage
Creative, from-scratch cocktail program
Complementing the Italian menu, Via Locusta features a cocktail program emphasizing local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, delivering expertly balanced and inventive drinks to accompany the meal.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday10am – 10pm
Monday4 – 10pm
Tuesday4 – 10pm
Wednesday4 – 10pm
Thursday4 – 11pm
Friday4 – 11pm
Saturday10am – 11pm
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