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Via Emilia - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8 (2643)
$31 to $50
Italian
10700 Kuykendahl Rd. Suite F, The Woodlands, TX 77381

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2 people
20:00
animated flamesBooked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,643 people are saying

Via Emilia - The Woodlands reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • The Woodlands

    Best Overall

  • The Woodlands

    Best Service

  • The Woodlands

    Best Ambience

  • The Woodlands

    Best Value

  • The Woodlands

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via Emilia in The Woodlands offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Patrons praise the "fantastic piano music" and consistently "impeccable" dining experience. Ideal for special occasions and date nights, the restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. While menu consistency is appreciated, some feel it could benefit from more variety.

2,643 Reviews
  1. JoAnn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Gnocchi was very very rich too much cheese sauce could not enjoy flavor of homemade pasta! Osso bocco was also very rich! Great octopus appetizer-wonderful tender fish!

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  2. Jennifer

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. We went for birthday/date night, and the wood paneling and soft lighting lend to a very romantic experience. The food was fantastic. Absolutely zero complaints from the bread appetizer to the dessert. We had an order of the meatballs to eat with our bread, and main dishes were Braciola di Maiale (the pork chop puts Perry's pork chop to shame) and Pollo allá Parmagiano. All of it was incredibly delicious and well-seasoned. We now have a new restaurant to add to our special occasion rotation.

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  3. Emily VIP

    Dallas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and see service were excellent. The live pianist in the bar area was fun! Will definitely be back for another date night.

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  4. Tom

    Houston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time to Via Emilia and just as good as before. We go there for the piano music, but the food service and decor are great as well.

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  5. Ray

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in atmosphere in Houston The service is always impeccable by far my favorite restaurant

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  6. Bruce

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went last night with some friends who drove out from downtown houston for our regular dinner meet up rather than drive down to them. Everyone raved about the food, ambience and great service. Definitely going back. I used to think their sister restaurant Avanti as one of the best in the woodlands, but via Emilia tops it easily.

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  7. Steve VIP

    Houston92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a great venue for date night. The wine list is good and the food is excellent.

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  8. Travis VIP

    Houston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent as usual. I usually order Pollo Al Limone, but I tried the sea bass last night and it was amazing!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on 18 May 2025
    Hello Travis- Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you enjoyed your meal, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  9. Lindsey

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were Impeccable. We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they made it incredibly special. We love Via Emilia!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on 18 May 2025
    Hello Lindsey- Thank you for dining with us on your special day, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had a five-star dining experience, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  10. Kathy

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Servce was a little slow, but it was Mothers day, to be expected. The only dissapoinment was dessert. There's very few good Italian places around here and to have only one Italian dessert on the menu was dissaponting. Tree leches and other generic desserts is not what I'm looking for when I go out for Italian food. Please don't Tex Mex/Americanize a decent Italian place! Tex Mex is a dime a dozen around here!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on 13 May 2025
    Hello Kathy- Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It is so important for us to hear from our guests, as we aim to provide nothing less than a five-star dining experience. Your comments were shared with our chef and executive team to address. We hope you give us another chance to impress you.

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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 2643 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Woodlands Parkway
  • Area
    The Woodlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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