Went to Via Amelia for my 60th birthday celebration. I had the Lamb Florentine which was absolutely amazing everything about this dish was absolutely perfect. read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

A neighborhood gem for sure. A small parking lot. Hand written menu on a chalk board, changes regularly. We arrived on a Thursday at 630 with a reservation by phone (old school). The place was packed when we arrived, we were the last table seated. Our waiter was slow at the start but, as the tables started getting food, our service got better. The kitchen is very small but, the food they put out, is very tasty. We started with ordering drinks and bread with olive oil, next the roasted arrichoke appetizer, both very tasty. We then ordered shrimp and scallop geonese and I had the four cheese tortellini. Very tasty meals great flavors, fresh food, cooked to perfection. Last we each had a cannoli, a crunchy shell with rich tasting filling and a cherry on top. This was our second visit, and we will return. read more

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Fantastic hole in the wall! The wait staff is so attentive, and the food is excellent. Eggplant Emilia, chicken Parma style, and chicken hunters style. All the dishes were so tasty and huge servings! A must go, but definitely need a reservation. read more

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Amazing food - we got the steak - the Gorgonzola cheese sauce is very rich but yummy. We got the chicken parm - sooo good and very big and the bread pudding was yummy. Romantic ambiance. Koy fish swimming in the outdoor pond. read more

Great ambiance! Really good service and good. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Mobile!

Love, love, love Via Emilia. The chicken parm is fabulous!. The service is good. Only negative is that It's a little loud inside. But worth it for the delicious food! read more

Amazing veal and cannoli very nice service and nice (we had brook) small and quaint small parking lot but you can park in the church parking lot read more

Service was great, from helping with wine selection to suggesting a 10/10 flavor filled meal! The wife loved the outdoor seating ambiance. This is one of best restaurants I've ever been! read more

Excellent food and service as always. Steak was perfect, pasta was amazing. Portions are generous and service is as good as it comes. read more

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We were really looking forward to good Italian food. Service was good & staff friendly. My husband ordered the burnt ends and he really liked it. Myself and another guest ordered the Tortolini with protein on top (one with shrimp & one with chicken) - it was served cool and the tortolini dry. Staff gracefully heated mine up - but needed more sauce....disappointing. read more

Over priced average food. Very tight dinning area. Server crop dusted our table as he walked by .

Always a great meal love this place! Best Italian in Mobile. Recommend getting reservations it is small.

My uncle and I stumbled upon this quaint Italian restaurant two years ago while in town and due to popularity, we couldn't be seated. So when we knew we were going to be back in Mobile, I made reservations. From our prompt greeting to being seated and served, we could not have asked for a more attentive yet relaxed service experience. Laurie served us with a kind smile and was very knowledgeable about the menu options. The focaccia bread was served warm and partially precut for easy tear and dipping! It was delicious! Our entrees were more than enough in portion size and I simply did not want to put my fork down. There is limited seating inside and a few tables outside with a beautiful koi pond. If you are wanting to give it a try, be sure to call and make a reservation. Enjoy! read more

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Service was very slow for somewhere with just 5-6 tables. Whether it was getting your order placed, to waiting for straws, to getting your ticket. Chicken isn't cooked throughly. Tables are nasty with previous food crumbs and hair. The atmosphere is fine for the most part, but there is a lot left to be desired for Via Emilia. Maybe a prayer? read more

If you love Italian food, you should definitely pay Via Amelia a visit. My dining partner had the lasagna, and I had the veal piccata. Both dishes were excellent. We each had a glass of Neomi Pinot Noir, and they only charged nine dollars for it. Most of the entrées are under $30. This restaurant is definitely worth its price. The service was perfectly timed, although we were there on a Sunday evening, it was only half full. By 7 o'clock, though more people came to dine. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is quite small, and there is additional seating outdoors. Our server Tony was excellent! We will definitely be back. read more

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I LOVE this place! The food is a 10/10, service was great, and great ambience! The negative reviews must've been on an off night because it was genuinely perfect! read more

Great place. Amazing food. Very cool feel. Highly recommend. Great staff. Not your typical red sauce Italian

We only went one time several years ago when our child was a baby in a baby carrier. When we arrived, we were immediately and rudely informed by the hostess that, "We don't serve children here." What kind of rocket surgeon does it take to figure out a six month old doesn't order off the menu at a restaurant? The food was all right. Nothing spectacular like it was hyped up to be. And the hostess' impatient looks at us made us feel very welcome. We've never been back. I'd hate to think how we would have been treated if I'd also brought my Rottweiler service dog, too. Overall we were very disappointed. We'd been told how great this place was and were really looking forward to it. A sad experience which should have been much better. read more

Adorable little chef blackboard restaurant with exquisite food and a romantic vibe. I had a perfect crepe stuffed with seafood and covered in a rich gouda cream sauce and my date had the buttery scampi. This is the best dining experience I have had in Mobile. Worth the money. read more

Food, service and ambiance are all spot on! Roasted artichokes are my favorite! Sometimes we go and that's all we will get with a glass of wine. Nice wine selection as well. read more

Via Emilia - Roasted Artichokes! The best! - Italian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This place used to be amazing. The food quality has dipped. I ordered the shrimp and scallop Genoese. It was full of oil and had hardly any lemon notes at all. The scallops were severely over cooked. My spouse got the filet which they butterflied to cook it "faster". For what we paid, it was not quality experience. Our waiter was amazing and kind and attentive and he was even in the weeds. Disappointed about the food. It seems they are seating too quickly and too many to produce the cuisine they once were known for. read more

Stopped in for brunch and enjoyed it! It's truly got an authentic Italian flair. The food and flavors were great. I enjoyed my shrimp and grits. It's quaint to seating and proximity to other patrons can be a bit of a challenge, but they have a good system in place. The fresh baked bread on display was a sight, and the staff was friendly and attentive to tables. All in all, a solid brunch option in WeMo. I've gotta' get back to give their dinner seating a whirl. read more

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Awesome food, great ambiance, server friendly and knowledgeable. Authentic cuisine as if it was straight from Italy.

I am a lover of eggplant and of course tried the Eggplant Emilia. This dish was delicious, and the serving was huge. I had enough for a carry out (delicious leftover also). If you love eggplant, will love this selection. Nice intimate environment, and can eat inside or outside. My first visit here and will definitely go again. read more

Via Emilia - Eggplant Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Via Emilia always delights. Have been going there for 30 years. It's amazing what Chatman can do in that small kitchen. I've had everything on the menu but the eggplant is my fave and the shrimp crepes for brunch are out of this world. read more

Plain and simple. If you are looking for good Italian food save yourself time and disappointment DO NOT GO TO ViA EMILiA, staff was nice and attentive but that doesn't make up for the poor quality of the drinks and the food. Wish i could say arrivederci but that wont happened. read more

1st and last time eating here.. had a reservation @ 5:30 Sat for 30 minutes before got served my water then waited forever for our food. When food came out it was very cold like it had been sitting for while. Had to request all of our food to be warmed up. When we got it back it was not all that warm, so we all ask for to go boxes where we could take it back to our hotel rooms and warm it up to finish our dinner... food wasn't great either. Who serves Lasagna without any bread and wants to nickel and dime you for every little dish! very much disappointed! read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in mobile. The food and service has never disappointed. Try their carrot cake if you go! I've also been able to message them on Facebook to make a reservation which is a plus for me! read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We were excited to go to Via Emilia but that faded quite quickly. To begin with parking is atrocious and the seating was quite cramped and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the service was completely lacking as we not informed of anything or asked if there were any questions just "you see the menu, right?". The server never checked on us other than to get our order, deliver our order, and bring the check, very cold. We never were asked for refills and when we inquired about dessert, they apparently were out of everything during primetime on a Friday night. Odd. As for the food the Veal was very bland, and the lasagna was at best ok. For the price there several better more refined options that actually provide the service that is expected for the cost. Seems quite overrated. read more

Top brunches in mobile! Sunday Brunch front: French toast and back: eggs Benedict So yummy read more

Via Emilia - Brunch, French toast and eggs Benedict - Italian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This place is so cute! I love the outdoor patio and staff was very friendly. Wine selection is good. Menu is pretty small but the portions are a good size. The inside is very small and pretty loud, but overall I really enjoyed the food and would definitely go back. I had the chicken Marsala, which I thought could have used more sauce but was still tasty! read more

This is Mobile's best most consistent restaurant. We picked up a to go order since we did not want to go out. To go food in general is ok at best. But, let me tell you we ordered the Bee's knees pizza, Caesar salad and the eggplant parm without shrimp. The pizza was simple and fantastic. We have found our favorite pizza in Mobile. The Caesar was good, nothing fancy. The eggplant is by FAR the BEST eggplant we have ever had. The focaccia bread is a must as well. This restaurant is a gem. Service is always good. The ambiance is nothing to write home about but trust me the food makes up for the lack of decor. The space is small so make reservations.... So yummy and delicious. 5 stars for sure!!! read more

Have you tried Via Amelia's in Mobile ? OM Gosh ! My husband's Family Name & mine for 36 years now is Marcantonio. He is a hard critic for Italian food and rates Via Amelia 5 out of 5 's. Trust me, the food is So Delicious The restaurant is small and quaint, so do make a reservation. Couples or bring family or friends always provides a relaxed personal service. You may want to dine without young children. There is outside patio seating with a coy fish pool, ask for fish pellets and watch them swimming to eat. I always request to reserve a table next to the coy pond. Outside dining also allows a window view of a single chef cook on a single stove that amazes me to watch. Inside seating is intimate seating with white table cloths and table candles. Open Mon. ~ Sat. for dinner. Open for Brunch on Sundays. Located on Old Shell Rd. across from the USA Mitchell Center. We have eaten on random week nights and for Sunday Brunch. Each visit we savor our meals. The flavored taste of fresh ingredients from authentic Italian recipes cooked, seasoned, served hot and always enjoyed slowly for truly worthy dining. *Mangia mangia Goditi un delizioso pasto italiano* * Translated Italian meaning: Eat Eat Enjoy a Delicious Italian Meal read more

This mom-and-pop restaurant is in a very small building. To enter the buidling, you must walk past a Koi pond and over a short bridge. It's very quaint and inviting. The restaurant seats about 30 people inside, but there is more seating outside in an enclosed patio that is near the pond. Once we entered, we were greeted immediately and seated at a table by a window with a view of the Koi pond. The menu was written on a Chalkboard and the server directed our attention to it before we were seated. Per the chaulkboard, the staff of the equally-small kitchen prepares about 5 different appetizers and 10 varied entres on any given night. Before we could even sit down, our server placed the olive oil with scallions atop it and warm bread on our table. After surveying the menu, I ordered the Chicken Piccata, which contains capers, onions and diced tomatoes in a lemon butter white wine sauce. My companion ordered the Chicken Marsala, which contains onions and portabello mushrooms in a Marsala reduction. Both entres were delicious. We ate until we were full and then decided to gorge on a dessert. After much debate about the home-made selections, we chose the carrot cake. While my companion and I were disappointed because it was served cold, we still enjoyed the taste of the cake. The cream cheese icing was luscious, but it was way too sweet for me. Overall, our dining experience was quite enjoyable. Our server was efficient and friendly, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate and the food was rich and delectable. I certainly recommend this restaurant. read more

Tiny little place that has the charm of an Italian eatery right in Italy. All staff were friendly, charming and welcoming. The menu is small but mighty. Everything tasted made from scratch. I had the Foccacia with marinara and the cheese torte with Alfredo. The Alfredo was the best I've ever had. It was peppery, not too 'sweet' or flat on flavor. All washed down with a great glass of Chianti. read more

Very disappointed with this restaurant. I was looking forward to a birthday dinner here, when we arrived we were sat in a corner table surrounded by flies. Our server had to be flagged down any time we needed something. We asked for bruschetta and was told they didn't have it tonight, at most real Italian restaurants that I have dined in, if I requested something as simple as bruschetta (which is brought to your table a free appetizer) it was brought to my table, or the server would at least try to accommodate. There was a $4 charge for basic bread an olive oil, which wasn't even warm. Don't even think about asking another server for help, because we were ignored. The food was mediocre at best. One of the cooks was vaping in the kitchen. Very disappointed, I expected more. Needless to say we skipped dessert . read more

This quaint little spot is a great escape from the hustle & bustle that immediately surrounds the venue. Located in a renovated home across from South Alabama, is the best gnocchi you'll find in all of Mobile. My husband accompanied me for a date night evening on a Saturday night. We were seated immediately & directed to a chalkboard menu on the wall. It's a little hard to see from certain parts of the restaurant. It was a busy night but our waiter was prompt with the food, although he lagged a little behind on the wine. The gnocchi was by far my favorite dish as it almost seemed to melt in your mouth. The atmosphere was soft-spoken & felt worlds apart from the college across the street. We will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely amazing food. The lasagna has a kick to it and is absolutely addictive! Will definitely be back.

Unlike anything else around Mobile. The food is fresh and we have yet to have a bad dish as we've worked our way through the menu. Parking isn't great, but at least it is because customers keep the place full! read more

Very good quality: fresh ingredients and authentic taste. Gnocchi is my fave! Huge portions and great service.