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Via Emilia Italian Restaurant

10700 Kuykendahl Road, 77381, The Woodlands, TX
281-465-9555
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Ranked #19 of 121 restaurants in The Woodlands
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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- 13 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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The Woodlands, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The food was just average, but the atmosphere tries to portray an upper end restaurant. I ordered chicken Marsala and the chicken was thin and tasted like it was poor quality. The Marsala sauce was very salty and tasted like it was not freshly made and out of a can. The service was good. Probably will not return.

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Houston, Texas
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6 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Excellent selection of Italian dishes, including fowl,fish and red meat. Courteous service with excellent knowledge of the menu's ingredients and method of preparation. Dining areas are well decorated but a bit large. Ambience could be a bit warmer. Prices are reasonable considering the excellent selection and final presentation. Fresh pasta made every morning. Good wine list and recommendations. Attractive and... More

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Houston, Texas
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10 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

After leaving 24 hr fitness I was famished and always wanted to stop in to see this restaurant located in a strip shopping area. On the outside with darkened windows, you expect a casual restaurant, but step in and you will find a beautiful relaxing formal atmosphere. I ordered the lunch menu pork tenderloins with asparagus and mashed potatoes and... More

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Houston, Texas
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264 restaurant reviews
130 helpful votes 130 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We eat here about every 3 tp 4 month between our travels and continue to enjoy the food and atmosphere. Operated by an Italian family you get good Italian food. Today we ate Sunday Brunch and I had the LS Pork Medallions (excellent) my spouse had the Braised Beed Short Ribs. Nicolas was excellent with his service. They have music... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

I was recommended to this restaurant by a friend and it didn't disappoint. It was such a change to go to a restaurant in Texas and enjoy the experience rather than feeling I was popping in for some dinner! Interesting that some reviews mention 'small portions', well yes they are if you are used to the normal size of Texas... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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6 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I was pleased to see an interesting restaurant move right into my neighborhood. It was well recommended by the usual suspects (bunco group, moms, bible study...etc.) So hubby and I went one Friday night last fall. We found a short wait, lively crowd, charming atmosphere. The food however was unimpressive, bland, barely average. Additionally, it was pricey for mediocre food....... More

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Houston, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

White table cloths, good food, piano music and a great waitstaff. A very good destination that has just expanded into the retail space next door. The new decor is great and the food quality remains. One of our favorite spots and all at a reasonable price.

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The Woodlands, Texas
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4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

This place is so unexpected in it's strip center location. When you step inside you can feel yourself relax. It is beautiful with good service and food. The appetizer menu is excellent, (try the shrimp in the pineapple boat but with the sauce on the side) ask about the off menu specials, they are always top notch. Good value for... More

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texas
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42 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We are two for two on nixing Via Emilia. We really wanted to like this place. The portions are small and the pasta tasteless. My daughter got marina sauce on hers - usually a win win for any italian restaurant - none of us could eat it. The service was also unattentive the second visit. Our first visit was a... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012 via mobile

unasumming location in strip center but very nice atmosphere, bar and live dinner music on weekends make this a great choice. overall food quality is good although was disappointed at veal marsala. sauce tasted like it came out of a can. veal picata and pasta dishes were excellent. small but solid wine list. new location and very popular so i... More

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