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    Via 417

    4.4 (56 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken Parm
    Leslie P.

    My husband and I had a great dinner at Via 417 in Jenkintown. The food was genuinely good, our calamari was lightly breaded (not heavy or greasy) and cooked perfectly. We also tried a chicken parm type of dish, as well as a lemony chicken pasta dish and both were really satisfying and flavorful. Service was smooth, the vibe was relaxed, and it felt like the kind of neighborhood spot you're happy to have nearby. We enjoyed it a lot and will definitely be back.

    Pasta ragu
    Kate V.

    Excellent and authentic pasta dishes. I went with a group, so I got to try a lot of different dishes, and I thought all were excellent! I'll definitely be back.

    Pappardelle Fungi

    Small but mighty BYOB! Fantastic food. Will definitely return for a special occasion. Excited to try more!

    Pappardelle pasta over short ribs
    Chris C.

    This is a wonderful spot in the heart of Jenkintown. It's small, cozy, and serves really delicious food. This was my first time and it didn't disappoint. This place is a well known goto for locals so make sure you have a reservation. It's also BYOB which I always like. We started with the beet salad, Caesar salad and escargot. The beets were perfectly cooked and served with a vinaigrette over greens and fresh ricotta. The Caesar was cold, crisp and fresh with flavorful croutons. The escargot was a delightful surprise as they were paired with mushrooms and garlic butter sauce. They were tender and the sauce was heaven with the bread. Our main dishes were the pappardelle pasta over short rib and the seafood risotto. Both were very good and ample servings. The seafood was fresh and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The servers were very helpful and pleasant. We really enjoyed our experience and we will certainly be back.

    Pasta Special (Pappardelle with Shrimp/Spicy Italian Sausage)
    Cayley K.

    Was in the area and decided to make a reservation and stop by for dinner. We were seated swiftly at ~6:20pm on a Sunday evening (the restaurant never got too busy - we were seated pretty close to another table despite the mostly empty restaurant which was strange, though I loved sitting by the window). Our server brought our water and complimentary bread in a timely manner and went over all the specials of the day. The bread was mediocre and nothing special. We decided to order fried calamari to start as well as the chicken parm and the pasta special (pappardelle with shrimp and spicy Italian sausage in a mushroom cream sauce). The fried calamari came with some pickled peppers and was pretty disappointing; I'd skip this. As for the entrees, the chicken parm was hefty and was pretty tasty (taste was on par/standard to other Italian restaurants in Philly/Philly area). The pasta special was delicious with perfectly al dente noodles in a scrumptious cream sauce. My only complaint was that it was $42 which felt pretty steep relative to other menu items (for example, seafood risotto with mussels, shrimp, and clams is only $30). As for dessert, we finished with the tiramisu which was yummy, though again pretty standard to other Italian restaurants (it is less coffee-forward / more cream heavy). Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 3/5 * Calamari: 1/5 * Chicken Parm: 3/5 * Pasta Special: 4.5/5 * Tiramisu: 3.5/5 Value: 2/5

    Delish clams
    Gerald F.

    My bro had clams and linguine and loved it. Shrimp were perfect with crunchy bread and spectacular sauce. I love something you cannot even come close to at home. Will go back for good food, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices.

    Via Chicken
    Kristin C.

    Came here this evening with my husband for a celebration dinner. Quaint Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Jenkintown. BYOB. We were served by the owner of the restaurant. He developed the menu himself. Everything we tried was very good and presentation was beautiful. Portion sizes were relatively small. The bread could've been better because it was seriously lacking in flavor. It was just plain white sandwich bread. It would've been nice if they served Parmesan cheese with the pasta. This place really put it's energy into bringing out the flavors by carefully selecting each ingredient to ensure it blends well. We bought a gift card here to give to our friends, because we thought the main course was decent and the atmosphere was nice.

    Our first time here. Definitely will be a return trip. Popular spot, definitely make a reservation. Food, service and atmosphere were all great. Fried gnocchi, cannolis, veal saltimbocca and red pepper soup are suggestions.

    Pesto linguine with seafood...delicious

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    Not sure if it was an off night, but food wasn't great and the staff seemed overwhelmed. Food came out after a long time.

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    Excellent service! The meals were amazing! Looking forward to returning to having another meal at this restaurant.

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    Great food great service. Excellent local gem. This has become our new go to spot for consistently awesome Italian.

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    Small BYOB in Jenkintown. A little tight and can be a bit noisy. Food is very good and wait staff is very nice.

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    Sweet Italian Resturant, lovey staff, food good. I hope they add seasonal foods to the menu.

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    I went to Welcome Home earlier this month and had a great experience. I ordered the salmon BLT…read morewhich was so good, and came with a fresh side salad. The cafe is cozy and clean. Lisa was a phenomenal and friendly server. All of the staff that I interacted with were very friendly and accommodating. I'll definitely be returning!

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    Excellent food. Wait time varies depending on when you go…read more We were first told it would be about 20 mins for a table for two which was fine, we weren't in a rush. The problem is when the hostess shift changed, we seemed to have gotten lost on the waitlist, ended up with a longer wait and had to check-in and it was only then that we were seated. Decor and ambiance is nice, it's inviting, clean and the staff is friendly. I do think they could benefit from additional staff. The waitress who took our order was not who ended up bringing us our meal. It might have been the manager when he noticed we had been waiting a while. I appreciated that it didn't go unnoticed but with this being such a popular brunch spot they could use additional staff. The food was well worth the wait. Pure deliciousness. Grits nice and creamy and lightly seasoned so you can enjoy any additions such as the fried chicken or seafood. The price point is to be expected for the times we are in so that was cool and within reason to me. The only thing I did find slightly unreasonable was that ONE biscuit cost $5! And it was small. Feels like you should at least get two for that price given the small size. It can be hard finding parking even with the paid lots in the area and meter parking on the street but if you ride around long enough you'll find a spot. Even with the few nits I'd say this is a great brunch spot, delicious food and friendly staff. I'll be back!

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    Mama's was a nice surprise. Not your average diner. The ambiance inside was very welcoming and…read morequaint. The service was great. We were greeted right away. We ordered our food and it didn't take long to come out. My husband and I took full advantage while our kids were in school on a Friday morning. It was busy but was a constantly flow. It's a smaller place and didn't feel crowded at anytime we were there. My husband ordered French Toast and a Sausage egg and cheese sandwich. I ordered a steak omelet with veggies. Everything came out hot and we enjoyed it. My favorite was the hot tea, they have different options of flavors that most diners don't have. I had a ginger honey tea. It was really good. I would definitely go back for breakfast again.

    Mama's Diner was a solid find. I had heard about their chicken and waffles while I was at work, and…read moresince I happened to be right across the street, I had to try it. The atmosphere was really nice with a cozy, laid-back vibe, though it is a small space and the booths are open, so expect people passing close by. Cashier Lady is pretty nice over the phone but when you arrive it definitely feels like they're rushing to get your money not knowing if your order is completed yet. Had two issues where I came and told them my order. They said it was done coming right up. I paid and they had me standing there for 10 minutes. The food definitely delivered--chicken breast cooked perfectly and the waffles were on point. Portions felt a little small for the price, but the flavor made up for it. I'd recommend it if you're nearby and looking for a good breakfast spot--definitely try the chicken and waffles (no eggs needed).

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