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Casta Diva
- Italian
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
Specialties Casta Diva is an Italian BYOB. A warm Italian style eatery with dishes inspired by tradition. Locally sourced ingredients are mingled with the finest Italian imports to create a wide variety of essential Italian offerings such as house-made pastas, focaccia, deserts, succulent veal dishes, delightful fish dishes and robust salads. Chef and owner, Stephen Vassalluzzo, considers it an honor to satisfy guests' appetite for dishes with the best ingredients, while perfectly prepared, and elegantly presented. This Ritt... read more
Location details
227 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Delicious & Cute little Place – I went to this great little place on a double date. I called ahead to say we'd be 15 mins late which they was fine, but any later would have to wait. They were courteous when we arrived. I was horrified by how rude our friend's wife was, but the server took it all in stride & took her crazy personality nicely. Our salads were prompt & the food was excellent! Stayed long enough for dessert & really just enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. My one complaint was that they didn't have any change f... read more
Good food, Slow service – I love the small place, but we were sitting at the most wobbly table that was making me sea sick. It was really horrible. Great food, but it took 20 minutes to pay the bill and then they only accept CASH. What kind of a resturant only accepts cash???? Maybe they should have put up a sign or something. It was very hot in there too because the kitchen was so close to the tables.
Wonderful Food and Service – Just like the restaurant's interior after restoration, their food is becoming even more sophisticated than ever. The waitress warmly welcomed us even though it was 10 minutes before their last order time. The chef also came to the table to talk about the speciality for the day. Once the order is through, each dish comes to the table at a perfect timing. We particularly enjoyed their scallop with saffron risotto; the scallop was not overcooked and had the exact firmness and sweetness. The risotto ... read more
Great Food – I've been there twice for dinner now and I wish it were closer and we could go more. The food is absolutely great. I haven't eaten anything bad there. I've been wowed by quite a few dishes, and I'm pretty picky. The main stats: the place is small, so make reservations. It's BYOB, so you can save money that way. It's not cheap, but it's priced similar to other restaurants of its type and the food is worth every penny and more. The service is good, friendly and honest. The first time I was there I saw a staff memb... read more
Caffe Casta Diva – My husband and I recently dined in the ample and cozy BYOB. We had the ceasar salad, mussels, ny strip steak and pasta and sausage and everything was so fresh and super delicious. What a great meal we had and we could not get enough of the entrees and the bread also excellent. An awesome dining experience with great service. Highly recommended!
Fresh dishes, local ingredients, romantic setting – I dined at Casta Diva for the first time just a few weeks ago and we had a great experience. It was a week night so it was quiet, and we received attentive service. Our server was very knowledgable regarding the menu, and very descriptive regarding the specials and dishes. We each had a fresh large salad, and the carmelized artichoke was amazing. For dinner I had the duck - it was cooked perfectly. My husband had one of the fresh pasta dishes and was very happy w/ his dish.... read more
Best Italian food in the area. – Casta Diva's food is delicious. Soft, creamy, fresh mozzarella. Beautiful, ripe, juicy tomatoes. Perfectly cooked pasta. Fresh, fresh, ingredients in every dish. Dishes appear at the table as if prepared to sashay down the runway at a fashion show. Chef Steven has an impeccable sense of taste. He has a genuine love for what he does. Plump, light, cannolli and refreshing sorbetto. Servers are superb. Duck and fish dishes are a rare treat. Lots of nice figs and cheeses.
Small and intimate, but still handled a group of 12 – Yes, Caffe Casta Diva is small, but provided a wonderful atmosphere for our group of twelve. Calling in advance helped and our main courses arrived in waves (such a large group would overwelm any small kitchen), but the good service ensured that wine, water, and bread were never in short supply. The $30 prix fix menu provided excellent value. The flavors of the gnocchi in cream sauce appetizer and seafood risotto entree made them well worth the wait, and the chef created ... read more
Terrible customer service! – Having dined here one before, we knew this place was lovely and served very good food. After calling ahead to say we'd be a few minutes late, we arrived only ten minutes late for a 5:30 reservation. Only one other table was seated. We had a lovely meal, although the service was somewhat rushed, but since we didn't bring wine with us, we weren't too put off. We ordered coffee and dessert; the bill was brought before we finished, about 6:55. We had tickets to a show so we had time, we thought, to f... read more
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How is Casta Diva rated?
Casta Diva has a 4.7 star rating with 133 reviews.
When is Casta Diva open?
Casta Diva is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.
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