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Via Emilia - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8 (2648)
$31 to $50
Italian
10700 Kuykendahl Rd. Suite F, The Woodlands, TX 77381

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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 2,648 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • The Woodlands

    Best Food

  • The Woodlands

    Best Ambience

  • The Woodlands

    Best Value

  • The Woodlands

    Neighbourhood gem

  • The Woodlands

    Great for fine wines

  • The Woodlands

    Romantic

  • The Woodlands

    Good for special occasions

  • 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.
2,648 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the exterior it’s an unassuming location, when you walk in the door it becomes the most elegant and beautiful space. We celebrated our anniversary; they made it extra special with rose petals on the table. Our server Alton was spectacular and made great recommendations. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or meal. It was absolutely fantastic.

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  2. Tara VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great and the piano player was awesome ! Fun graduation celebration

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  3. Lyle

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fresh handcrafted dishes were phenomenal. We had pasta, shrimp and classic lasagna. Pears and Gorgonzola appetizer is a must. Summer tiramisu was a light limoncello confection with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Service was attentive but not overbearing. My new favorite for Italian!!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Lyle - Thank you for dining with us, 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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  4. JoAnn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 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!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hi JoAnn- Thank you for the feedback, it's been shared with our Executive chef to ensure our recipes are being followed accordingly. We are happy to know you were please with your appetizer, and we hope you give us another chance to impress you.

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  5. Carin

    Houston7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Although our Server was excellent and very attentive, we were a party of 4 and half way through the meal, someone in our party almost swallowed a large glass shard that was imbedded in his lemon Chicken dish. The Server was appropriately apologetic, said he would alert the kitchen immediately and that a manager would be out to talk to us. No manager every came. No offers to bring the guest another meal were made. We waited quite some time before we had to ask for our bill. The waiter had taken off the one meal that contained the glass. My husband and I had the same dish as the guest who found the glass piece in his. We were all very lucky that no serious damage took place. The food was absolutely delicious but we expected more from a restaurant we've been frequenting for years.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Carin- Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will reach out to you in a private message.

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  6. Jennifer

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jennifer- Thank you for dining with us on your special night, 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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  7. Emily VIP

    Dallas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Emily - Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had an excellent dining experience, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  8. 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.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Tom - Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had a nice dining experience, and enjoy our pianist. Please come back to dine with us again soon.

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  9. 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
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Ray- This is what we like to hear! Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had a wonderful dining experience, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  10. 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.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Bruce - Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had a nice dining experience, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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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 2648 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
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
    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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