Le Virtu

Posted by Foobooz on December 5th, 2007

Philadelphia Weekly takes on Italian newcomer Le Virtu and certainly likes it.

The kitchen takes its cues from centuries-old recipes, but the food feels fresh. Mint lends the pesto sauce on the Taleggio-stuffed gnocchi an Alpine clarity. Frilly rabbit-filled ravioli capture an ephemeral sweetness from cocoa powder and grated Amaretti cookies. Even meek filet mignon becomes a stud with a sprezzatura of anchovies and Claudio’s mozzarella.

Virtù Rewarded [Philadelphia Weekly]
Le Virtu [Official Site]

Le Virtu
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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