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Via Emilia - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.7
4.7
2570 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • Cross street
    The Woodlands Parkway
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • 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

What 2,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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 Ambiance

  • 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."

2,570 Reviews
  1. Craig

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!!! Service was great!!! It was our first time. Will be back for sure. Steven our waiter was great! Thank you guys and happy new years

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  2. paula

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant’s website has a posted lunch menu that states it’s offered Monday - Friday. When we arrived today, Friday, for lunch, the server informed us they will not be offering the lunch menu until January. Disappointing.

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  3. chris

    VIP

    Seattle

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service - as usual! They never disappoint. Excellent wine options as well.

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  4. Sherrilyn

    Houston

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing Christmas Eve meal. Service was lackluster and fool was served barely warm. The Wedge salad was served with the corr in tact, so it only yielded 4 bites.

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  5. keith

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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  6. Daniel

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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  7. Sylvia

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always ask for Alton as our waiter. He treats us so well!!! Everything ids always excellent at Via Emilia!!

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  8. Gerard

    Houston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  9. Carole

    Houston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 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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FAQs

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

Via Emilia - The Woodlands is rated 4.7 stars by 2570 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

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
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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