“Chef Spurio may also be the best souvenir anyone’s brought back to Philly from a European jaunt in a long time…(Passyunk) Avenue’s most talented cook, period.” Craig LaBan, Philadelphia Inquirer

“If Le Virtù has a primary virtue (and actually, it’s harder than you think to choose just one), it’s its…staying true to the neighborhood’s Italian roots while asserting its own regional identity, the Abruzzi cuisine this kitchen so masterfully rocks.” Philadelphia City Paper

“The virtues of this sunny ristorante are many…the kitchen takes its cues from centuries-old recipes, but the food feels fresh…” Philadelphia Weekly

“Pastas…showed a sense of well-considered creativity…pastas this well-made certainly deserves a star-turn like it received here.” Aroundphilly.com

“The homemade pastas are inspired…” Philadelphia Magazine

“This “awesome jewel”…imparts a “creative” take on Italian cuisine with “intriguing offerings” from a “well-studied” chef “imported” from Abruzzo; “wonderful staffers” really know their wines…” Zagat 2009 Guide

“For me, South Philly’s biggest surprise is Le Virtù. This is a classy spot…specializing in Abruzzi cuisine…very fine beer list.” Joe Sixpack, Beer Columnist Philadelphia Daily News

Listed in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Top 20 places to dine alfresco”