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Via Emilia - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8
4.8
2609 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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What 2,609 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • The Woodlands

    Best Ambiance

  • The Woodlands

    Great for fine wines

  • The Woodlands

    Good for special occasions

  • The Woodlands

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via Emilia in The Woodlands offers an "exceptional dining experience" with consistently "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The elegant atmosphere, featuring live piano music, creates a perfect setting for special occasions or a romantic dinner. Guests frequently commend the attentive staff and extensive wine selection, making it a beloved neighborhood gem.

2,609 Reviews
  1. Ana

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, every time we visit this restaurant, the experience is amazing—from the warm greeting at the door to the attentive service from our waiter. The food never disappoints either. My husband loves their carbonara pasta and claims it’s the best he has had since our recent visit to Italy.

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  2. Ronald

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Dining experience. Great atmosphere, and excellent service.

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  3. Janet VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Will definitely return sooner than later!!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hi Janet- 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. Disappointed VIP

    Houston48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great food and service. Sad to see some of the long time staff have left. Light seemed too little. Overall still great.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hello- Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  5. Jim

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Felt welcome immediately upon arriving. Service was great and the food fantastic!
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hi Jim- Thank you for dining with us, and for taking the time to rate us. We are so happy to know you had a fantastic dining experience, and we hope to serve you again soon!

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  6. Maribel VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciosos platillos y los ingredientes de muy buena calidad. Muy buen servicio y agradable ambiente
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hi Maribel- 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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  7. Juan

    Cancun2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good, food was marvelous, so had something that we didn’t like, we were uncomfortable because the waiter took the dishes very quickly and every moment he asked us if we wanted something else, he brought us the bill without We ask for it. We wanted to have a quiet moment enjoying dinner and the waiter was very insistent.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on February 23, 2025
    Hi Juan- Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it is so important for us to hear from our guests. We are happy to know you enjoy our cuisine! Your comments regarding the service were shared with our leadership team to address. We hope to provide you with a five-star service experience during your next visit with us.

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  8. Adriana

    Guanajuato1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comida deliciosa y la atención muy buena, el ambiente es muy formal y solo para adultos, yo fui con niños y no es la mejor opción para ellos pero aún así el personal fue muy amable y atento
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on February 23, 2025
    Hi Adriana - 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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  9. jabaric

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved this place. I was nervous abt it and as soon as I walked in it all went away. My date absolutely loved the old Italian vibe they had, we enjoyed the piano player playing in the background,and the service and food was amazing.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on February 23, 2025
    Hello - 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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  10. Leona

    Houston52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a special birthday lunch for a friend that had never been to the restaurant before, it was at a 1230 on a Sunday, however, it was really odd. There was only one other table of people in the whole restaurant when they left there was only one other table, so I was a little surprised, and was wondering what was going on with the restaurant.
    Via Emilia - The WoodlandsResponded on February 23, 2025
    Hi Leona- Thank you for dining with us. Guest feedback is vital to us as we are always looking for areas of improvement. Please let us know what we could have done better during your visit with us. You can always reach our GM at 281-465-9555.

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FAQs

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Via Emilia - The Woodlands is rated 4.8 stars by 2609 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Via Emilia - The Woodlands

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

Additional information

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  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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