Located just steps away from the Rittenhouse Square Park, Caffe Casta Diva brings to the table simple yet perfectly executed authentic Italian dishes, always using the finest locally and seasonally available ingredients. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to this elegant and sophisticated tratoria and enjoy beautifully prepared seafood and meat dishes, as well as pasta, desserts and bread made in the house. One of the "best kept secrets in Philadelphia" according to the Zagat review.
"This was our 5th dinner at Casta Diva. Each time we've been accompanied by couples that were very different from each other. Yet, they all had very enjoyable experiences. The food, atmosphere, service and personal touch of the owner/chef (Steve) combined with the fact that you can actually have conversations while dining, provides a very enjoyable time with best friends after spending a great day appreciating Philadelphia. The food is inspired from Steve's South Philadelphia roots, is cooked to order with impeccable preparation and service. Fun, comfortable and delicious."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
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"The artichoke salad was delicate and delicious. My Veal ragu pasta was flavorful. The cherry vanilla ice cream was creamy but lacked bing cherry flavor. My partner's diner was served with the metal form around her pasta dish, when the main chief saw the mistake he took the entrée off of the check, which was a nice but unnecessary gesture."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I hate to review this restaurant so well, but it is the only place in the Rittenhouse Square area where you can get an excellent meal and not have to shout at your companion in order to be heard."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"This menu has a variety of pasta, fish, poultry, and meat dishes, each one cooked to perfection. You cannot go wrong. The chef/owner is always on the premises. This restaurant is a gem."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Charming location just west of Rittenhouse Square to enjoy a stroll before or after your dinner Inviting and soothing decor Comfortable seating that provides intimacy without crowding Professional and attentive service BYOB Delicious salads and entrees Hope to return to try selections from the appetizer and dessert menus"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Our favorite BYOB in Philadelphia. Always delicious, high-quality food (but not overly trendy and clever) and the atmosphere is super clean, simple, and soothing. Nice wine glasses, dishes, and linens."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The table of eight people next to us was so loud, screaming and shouting, literally, seriously I referred with what was otherwise a wondeful evening."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My friends and I were visiting Philadelphia and stopped by Casta Diva based on all the positive Yelp reviews. The food was delicious, but the service was nightmarishly poor. Our dinner didn't come for an hour, and the server then got upset with us for taking too long. It was really shocking. We didn't complain or say a bad word; we just continued our meal--and at a normal pace. She then came over to refill water glasses, but didn't it from a foot up, splashing water over the table and one of our guests. She then did the same thing at the other end of the table. By then, we thought we might be in some hidden camera television show. We ordered dessert, and she slapped the check down on the table, saying we'd taken too long."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
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"Always a treat. Small but interesting menu. Great fresh, rosemary focaccia. Pleasant atmosphere and excellent unobtrusive service. BYOB and cash only."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I have been to this restaurant many times. The food is always outstanding. I've never had better Italian-influence food (and I've eaten at Vetri's twice)!! I think all of the food is made on the premises. Everything from the bread through the desserts is wonderful. One thing that makes this place so wonderful is the lack of stuffiness and over-attention that one can experience at the higher priced restaurants with the same quality food. This is a definitely a special occasion restaurant. I go there for birthdays, anniversaries and with special friends and family."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We had a lovely dinner, really enjoyed the homemade pasta with mushrooms. My beet salad was nice and light, a good starter. We will definitely return."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"What a supprise, Casa Diva is an excellent choice for very good food,service at reasonable prices. It can however become a bit noisie. We will most certainly be going back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I had not been here for a while and was pleasantly surprised how good the food was. Cozy atmosphere and good service. Everything we had was very tasty."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Delicious food and great service! We had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated (with a reservation) which was frustrating and the restaurant did not seem to feel any rush/compulsion to apologize for this wait. Would go back, but would just make an earlier reservation!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Best dishes included the beet salad and shaved artichoke salad, beef carpaccio , and the calamari. Server seemed a little stressed once the restaurant filled but she still did a good job. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"We were seated in the back of the restaurant which was not nearly as nice as being in the front, hence the ambiance rating. The food was excellent, the service was very good and the place was generally quite lovely."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
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