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I had the ricotta-stuffed gnocchi with wild-boar sauce. I liked it, but didn't get much in the way of ricotta flavor. Also, as I was admittedly polishing off the dish, I realized that the wild-boar sauce tasted an awful lot like the microwave beef stroganoff I ate in my student days. Even so, it was pretty darn good, and I would consider ordering it again. My companion had the pasta all'amatriciana, which she loved. We both had stomachaches afterward, though. And I'd be hard-pressed not to attribute these to the food we had. But in the end, they were nothing serious. I would say the gain was probably worth the pain. As for the service, aside from their taking an eternity to bring the bread out, it was unimpeachable. The window seat we had was also quite pleasant. The prices were a bit on the high side for such a quasi-trattoria, but not surprising, given the location. Our bill came out to about $45 per person with appetizers and dessert. All in all, I can't say I hesitate to recommend this cozy little spot.

we finally got to eat at caffe casta diva with some new friends after reading great reviews....well, let me tell you, it was worth the wait! it was cozy yet elegant and the food and service were superb! if you like byobs, don't miss this one!

We found our favorite BYOB in Cafe Casa Diva. We tell everyone about the excellent food and since the renovations it is gorgeous too!

Nice, smaller BYO that remains fairly unknown. Food is great, presentation is fantastic. Unfortunately, given its small size, you may end up sitting on top of another party of two or barely able to hear your own conversation over the noise. Sat in the back when I dined, could hear the chef/owner screaming profanities during my entire meal! Waitresses were friendly and attentive even on a busy weekend night, but we were constantly being asked by all of them if our meal was okay, etc.--couldn't figure out who our waitress really was, there was a lot of overlap in the services. Try the gnocchi or the butterfish for entrees, the eggplant appetizer was to die for and the insalata traviata very unique. Would definitely go back again, but would sit as far away from the back as possible--the yelling coming from the kitchen detracted from the quality of the meal.

This is by far the best italian restaurant I have been to center city (and trust me i've been to a lot!). The food is always amazing (def opt for the specials if they appeal to you) and especially fresh. The service is great and atmosphere is quite cute and charming. Hawaiian butter fish and the seafood risotto are two of my favorites.

Delicious food, great service.

What more could a girl ask for than a chef who makes his own focaccia, pastas, gelati and more? That he be handsome, too? Oh, he is! Caffe Casta Diva is an intimate (if a bit noisy when boisterous Rittenhouse Square ladies polish off a bottle on "Girls' Nite Out"...) restaurant with a warm interior, and lighting guaranteed to make a girl look gorgeous, even while unceremoniously dipping a bite of bread in the delectable sauce of her Pasta Rusticana The room has just the right balance of classy date-night chic, and neighborhood get-together familiarity. Try the Caesar Salad to start, along with the eggplant rolls, furled around creamy goat cheese and perfect spears of crispy asparagus. Follow with any of the fish -- branzino, salmon, scallops -- all delightfully fresh and cooked to perfect deliciousness. Per il deserto, ask for classic cannoli, the swoon-worthy tiramisu, and the menage-a-trois gelato sampler and you'll feel like you just starred in the Italian version of Babette's Feast. (Yes, there IS quail on the menu!) Treat someone you love, and yourself, to an evening that will leave you entirely satiated, yet wishing you could have tasted it all.