"Tried 3 different pasta dishes, all tasted pretty yummy. Focaccia was amazing but burrata appetizer wasn’t. Chicken main course was good, nothing special. Drinks were my favorite part. Service was great, vibe was fun. Only complain is the single bathroom in the restaurant."

"Via Locusta has an extensive happy hour menu that I was excited to try, but it was unfortunately a bit of a let down. Walking in, I absolutely loved the interior. Lots of bar seating and the lighting is perfect for an intimate gathering or date night. Our server, Billie, was also very attentive! Starting with the good - our drinks and focaccia were on point. The valencia ($7) and hugo spritz ($8) were balanced, not overly sweet but strong enough. The focaccia with whipped honey butter made me stop my conversation. Salty, sweet, all the goodness… I loved it! The misses were unfortunately the rest of the meal - zucchini, fritto misto and agnolotti. The agnolotti was not pretty to the eye and did not taste much better. It was room temperature and very bland, I didn’t taste the truffle or porcini. The fritto misto was chewy and not fried enough. The zucchini also only tasted like the batter, I couldn’t taste anything fresh about it. It’s a shame because there are so many options on their happy hour menu at reasonable prices. I unfortunately do not see myself coming back here though."

"I went here for the first time after hearing a lot about Via Locusta. It was delicious. I got the Cacio e Pepe and my only complaint was that I didn’t have enough time to enjoy it because I ate it so fast. I tried my partner’s mafaldine with pork and it was also amazing. The focaccia was interesting, it felt more like a large roll but still yummy. I’ll be there again."

"I celebrated my birthday here with my girlfriends, and we were not disappointed! The whole evening was absolutely lovely. The drinks were refreshing and beautifully made—just what we needed to kick off the celebration. The food was equally impressive. The pasta was to die for—rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The beet salad was fresh and vibrant, and the mozzarella dish was light, refreshing, and full of flavor. From start to finish, everything was spot-on. I’ll definitely be back—this place made my birthday feel extra special!"

"Overall, a great dining experience. This is one of our favorite dinner spots in the Philly area. Their happy hour offers cocktails at an excellent value, I highly recommend the Valencia. The food is superb, and if you want to sample a bit of everything, I highly recommend the tasting menu. It’s generous enough to satisfy two hungry people. Pair it with their happy hour specials, and you’ll enjoy a fantastic meal at a great price."