Northern Italian eatery in a small, homey setting with an open kitchen, koi pond & intimate patio. Based on 314 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5901 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 342-3677
Website: https://www.viaemiliamobile.com/
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: viaemiliamobile.com
Reviews
Kristal Leaver
The family took me here for my birthday dinner. We were not aware that reservations were needed to sit inside, so we were seated in the grotto. We were in the midst of a severe thunderstorm, including lightning, which made for a very interesting evening. Being our first time, the waitress was very helpful in steering us in the right direction for our menu selections. Overall, it was a delightful evening.
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neopaladine
For a small place it was odd that our waitress disappeared for a bit too long after we were served. She would come to another table 10ft away but not stop to check on us or visually see that we were trying to get her attention.
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Suzanne Burton Lewis
Amazing Italian food in a quaint hole in the wall type restaurant! We didn’t have reservations, so we were offered a table in the grotto. The food was unique and the locally sourced ingredients were absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant!
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L Kuehn
I visited with 5 friends about 3 weeks ago. Our food was fine but the service was not. It wasn’t busy but we waited a very long time for food. We ordered 3 appetizers (only 1 came out). Then the waiter was kind of arguing that he never heard us order the others. We asked for bread, he asked if we wanted oil to go with, we said sure. When we recd the bill there was a $4 charge for the bread and a $4 charge for oil. We had reserved our carrot cake desserts early. They charge $8.95 for carrot cake and if you every ordered it there in the past its now half the size it used to be. It’s definitely no longer no longer sharing size.
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Kevin Weeks
The food at Via Emilia is above amazing. Fresh, and authentic. The portions sizes are just right. A must try if you are looking for that Italian spin without going to Italy.
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Lillian Russell
This is a cozy restaurant with exceptional service. The menu includes fresh bread, salad, seafood entrees, and dessert. I also enjoyed the watermelon lemonade.
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Sara Hildebrand
Got right in at our reservation time. Food was outstanding!! Service was excellent!! White chocolate bread pudding…to die for!!!chicken marsala and piccata delicious!! Homemade bread was awesome!!
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Rich Figer
Truly fantastic food in a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant. The patio is worth a mention as well…quite nice. The food was the best Italian we have found on the coast (Biloxi, Ocean Springs) and we will absolutely drive 45 minutes to get it again. The chicken picatta and angel hair w/ meatballs were extremely well done for simple dishes. The bread they serve from the oven in chunks cut for dipping olive oil sets the table for what is to come. I regret not taking more photos but we had a large party of 16….that they served well and accommodated. Can’t wait to come back!
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Lexi Topham
Best Italian food in Mobile. Sincerely mouthwatering every time I go. Only draw back is that it is a tiny venue. Always booked and for good reason. Definitely check this place out if you haven’t already! Delicious bread and their chicken marsala is divine, still dreaming about it!
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Clif Brownlee
The food was great. The atmosphere is quaint. My wife had the stuffed trigger and I had the shrimp and smoked Gouda crepe. Our server was very nice and accommodating. You have to try this place very different but so good
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