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Via Emilia - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8
4.8
2564 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. The family-owned restaurant served Houston diners for over 13 years before moving to their current location in the Woodlands. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands - no passport required.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Phone number
    (281) 465-9555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Via Emilia can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Area
    The Woodlands
  • Cross Street
    The Woodlands Parkway
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Entertainment
    Via Emilia features live music Wednesday through Saturday 6-9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve

    USD 95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with our prix fixe, four-course menu. $95 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Our regular dinner menu will not be available during this event.

What 2,564 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • The Woodlands

    Best Overall

  • The Woodlands

    Best Food

  • The Woodlands

    Best Ambience

  • The Woodlands

    Best Value

  • The Woodlands

    Great for fine wines

  • The Woodlands

    Romantic

  • The Woodlands

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via Emilia in The Woodlands offers an "excellent dining experience" with consistently outstanding food and service. The elegant, cozy atmosphere is perfect for special occasions or a casual meal. Highlights include "delicious and tender" dishes like Antelope steaks and gnocchi. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and "classy ambiance."

2,564 Reviews
  1. keith

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas Eve Dinner party had a wonderful evening at Via Emilia Woodlands. The ambiance, service and food were 5 Stars. Our service provided by Stephen was outstanding. No rush to enjoy a special evening with good friends and memorable cuisine. This is not our first visit to Via Emilia and we are thrilled the atmosphere, food and service remains the same, 5 Stars. Via Emilia delivers with consistency and quality.

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  2. Daniel

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service and ambience. Wonderful as always.

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  3. Gerard

    Houston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to via Emilia several times previously and the food was quite good. This time not the case we had the pasta carbonara which was gloopy and seems to have been sitting for some time before it was served. The gnocchi Quattro fromaggio were thick and pasty. We had salads that were fine Our friend had the lasagna which was also sub par and the lemon chicken which was passable. The service was fine if a little slow. The place was full and busy but at the end of the day under whelming

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  4. Carole

    Houston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation but the restaurant was very full when we arrived. We were placed at a table by the restroom and kitchen which I suspect was their overflow table. It took 2 hours for our food to arrive. The waiter and manager each came by twice to tell us they were very busy and our food was coming. When it arrived it was lukewarm. Manager acted shocked that we were displeased. Not going back ever!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s just not as good as it used to be. The menu never changes, so same items since I first started going there 4 years ago. I had the Spinach strawberry salad and it was just ok. I didn’t eat very much of it. I got the Salmon for my entree and it was actually quite nice. Cooked perfectly and sauce was lovely. Potatoes were not a go. Didn’t eat them. I got the crème brûlée for dessert and it was pretty bad. Very thick and firm, more like over cooked custard. Not great flavor. I didn’t eat it all and I normally never leave any dessert behind. This will probably be our last trip there. The last few times have been off. Too bad, it was a favorite.

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  6. Greg Jones

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good dinner options; all of our meals were great. Service was good and we happened to go on a night that the Italian wines, under $100, were half price. Highly recommend Via Emilia!

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  7. Ruben

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, good portion, delicious. The piano bar area is cozy, very good performance from the piano men. Good value in discounted Italian wines every Wednesday…would love that will be extensive to Californians.

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  8. lila

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious as always. Pianist is amazing. We sat at the bar for dinner, as a little pre holiday adult time and we were not disappointed

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  9. Dawn

    VIP

    Houston

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We should have taken pictures but completely forgot! We bought a friend who had never been there before, and you did not disappoint. The food was excellent, as always! We had the pear and gorgonzola for an appetizer and loved it! We’d never had it before! The entrees were amazing! We couldn’t decide which dessert to get so we ordered three different ones and shared. We definitely will return.

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  10. Alex

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fabulous and we really enjoyed his great service!

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FAQs

Via Emilia - The Woodlands does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Via Emilia - The Woodlands is rated 4.8 stars by 2564 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Via Emilia - The Woodlands

10700 Kuykendahl Rd. Suite F, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Woodlands Parkway
  • Area
    The Woodlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Via Emilia features live music Wednesday through Saturday 6-9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (281) 465-9555
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Via Emilia can accommodate all your special event needs.
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