Via Cassia

The tiramisu at Via Cassia in Hudson, NY is absolutely exceptional — hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s perfectly balanced: rich and creamy mascarpone layered with delicate, espresso-soaked ladyfingers that melt in your mouth without being soggy. The dusting of cocoa on top adds just the right touch of bitterness to complement the sweetness. Every bite feels light yet indulgent, with that authentic Italian flavor that’s hard to find outside of Italy.

This was the best dinner we’ve had in Hudson. They have amazing Gluten free pasta shipped in from Italy…. And it was amazing. Plus, the service is unmatched … JESSICA WAS THE BEST! I love Jessica to the moon and back.

The patio is beautiful place to sit. Not sure if they were understaffed but seemed a lot of people pull double duty and service felt a bit rushed in my interactions with staff, while the actual service took a bit longer than I'm used to. Not a problem though as I was forcing myself to slow down that night anyway. The food was DELICIOUS and well worth every penny. Goodness that pasta makes me sad I'm not local to eat there again. Seasonal cheesecake was a wonderful change of pace from tiramisu. My only regret was going with a red wine instead of white to really tie the experience together.

The food here is absolutely amazing — every dish is bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. But what truly makes this place special are the people behind it — the owner and the chef are absolute sweethearts, pouring their heart and soul into everything they do. You can taste the love in every bite. Highly recommend!

A definite must try. Food is amazing. Delicate and flavorful dishes. Well prepared and authentic. Ambiance is warm, inviting and tasteful. A piece of Sicily in Hudson. Friendly and cheerful staff. All in all an amazing experience.

Well done Italian eatery in Hudson. The food and service was well done. We would come back off in the area again. Reservations highly recommended!

I was really looking forward to trying Via Cassia after reading so many great reviews. The space itself is beautiful—stylish with a great vibe—and our evening started off on a high note. We waited just about 5 minutes for our table to be cleaned, then were seated with a complimentary glass of prosecco, which was a lovely touch. We started with cocktails. I had the Cosmo Italiano, which I didn’t care for, but my fiancé enjoyed The Tainted Lady, a mezcal-based drink. When we were ready to order, the waitress asked us to place everything at once, saying the kitchen would send out dishes in their suggested order. First came the charcuterie board. It included three cheeses and three types of meat. The goat cheese stood out, but overall, it felt just okay—not bad, but not memorable either. Next, both the white and red pasta dishes came out at the same time, which was a bit confusing since we were sharing plates. Naturally, we started with the cacio e pepe, which was absolutely phenomenal—perfectly balanced and one of the best I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, while we enjoyed that, the pomodoro pasta just sat. By the time we got to it, it was lukewarm and overcooked. The sauce was overly sweet, and we ended up not finishing it. Then came a long wait—at least 25–30 minutes—with no update from the staff. We had no idea the steak was still coming until I asked if we could move on to dessert. The waitress then mentioned the steak was still on its way. I was honestly surprised. When it finally arrived, the skirt steak was actually very good and my fiancé enjoyed it, but it was served completely on its own. Had we known, we would’ve ordered something to go with it. Again, no communication. For dessert, we had the panna cotta and the affogato. The affogato was excellent. The panna cotta, unfortunately, was way too soft and overly sour—definitely a miss. One final detail that really disappointed me: we made our reservation through Resy and noted that we were celebrating my fiancé’s birthday. Not only did no one mention it, but there wasn’t even a basic acknowledgment like a candle or a “happy birthday.” It felt like a missed opportunity to make the night special. There’s good potential here—the ambiance is beautiful and the cacio e pepe was truly a standout—but poor pacing, lack of communication, and missed details really affected the overall experience. In an area full of exciting and well-run spots, Via Cassia has some work to do if it wants to stand out.

What a charming place. We loved our dinner. The food was excellent. But the ambience was so lovely. It had the feel of a favorite place for regulars. And the young couple who own it -- he is the chef, she a professional photographer-- have injected their love of Tuscany and community into every square foot of this intimate dining room. You won't be disappointed!

This is literally the best pasta I've ever had, including in Italy and NYC. Every single dish at this place is perfect, even simple salads. No notes.

ORIGIN: Chef Gaetano Arnone brings years of experience in both NYC and Italian kitchens, opening Via Cassia, the name of a major Tuscan thoroughfare, in early 2024 with his wife Meigan. LOCATION: The restaurant is located on the western side of Hudson's bustling Warren Street. CONCEPT: Via Cassia brings the authentic taste of Italy to the Hudson Valley. The is facilitated by the procurement and clever integration of a curated collection of Giusti vinegars and Calvin olive oils. SETTING: To enhance the sense that guests are in Italy, business partner Megan Arnone applied her interior design skills. Vintage artifacts of Italian cafes and kitchens, acquired during their years in Italy, adorn the dining room walls. SERVICE: Chef Arnone and wife Megan are very attentive to guests. During my visit Chef Arnone came out of the kitchen to interact with guests, and Meigan warmly greeted at the door. EXPERIENCE A favorite first course of Meigan, and many guests, is Chef Arnone's rendition of Cacio e Pepe. Each forkful of creamy, cheesy, kitchen-made Radiatori is dreamy! You'll also find desserts are elevated with the clever inclusion of the curated collection of imported Italian olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Extra virgin olive oil is drizzled on vanilla Gelato and syrupy balsamic vinegar glazes the strawberry sorbet. TIPS: The restaurant is open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, making it an ideal destination for a Hudson day trip.

I visited at 5pm Friday night and sat at the bar. The restaurant has a neutral warm color palate , dim lighting and thoughtful artwork depicting Italian culture. The small lamps on top of the bar are a lovely color pop. My cacio e pepe was perfect. Each bite of pasta was creamy with just enough pepper and grated cheese. The foccacia bread was light with a wonderful crispy top and rosemary. The olive oil also delicious, bright with a lemon tang. The service was well paced and I was fully finished with my service in less than 30 minutes.

Called in to-go order recently; ( will be back for dinner !) all of the staff are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant decor is lovely with well spaced tables and ambiance; Our two pasta orders were excellent as well as the radicchio salad ( well balanced with the almonds) the bread was very good also! Will be back for a dine in experience

We were little early for fall colors but we found this marvelous Italian restaurant. We were a party of five that sampled the black Tuscan Kale salad and the Gran Seleizone. We then had gnocchi that had recommended by our server. It was my favorite dish of the evening . We also had rigatoni with pork ,quail and Halibut. Everyone enjoyed everything we shared and we had great service .

The service and ambiance were amazing! My boyfriend and I care here for our anniversary and they gave us a glass of Prosecco on the house! The food was phenomenal! Even the three cheese platter was delicious! They put these amazing balsamic caramelized shallots on the goat cheese that were earthy and packed with umami. The Tre P pasta was amazing too. The pomodoro sauce was fresh and the pasta was perfectly al dente. The "little pumpkins" were phenomenal as well. The lightly herbed sauce paired perfectly with the mushrooms! I ended the meal off with the best tiramisu I've ever had!

Great restaurant! Loved everything! The quail and everything from beginning to end was amazing. Fine dining quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.

The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service was very good. While the offerings on the menu are limited, the pastas we had were delicious and the portions were plentiful without being enormous. We will return.

Color me extremely impressed. My wife and I snuck in near close on a whim and the pasta was the best i've had short of a 3 month wait list. The Aglio e olio and cacio e pepe was perfectly al dente and correctly portioned. The fragrant olive oil in the aglio was a particular stand out and showcased simple ingredients executed well with a finely balanced heat from the calabrian chilis. Texbook authentic italian will definitely make this place a habit.

We visited two nights for dinner. The atmosphere, the service and the food is exceptional! Over the two nights, our table tried all the salads, the fabulous Italian meat platter, most of the pastas, the quail, halibut and skirt steak. Everything was delicious, fresh, nice size portions.... Delicious! All wines were Italian, even the gin for the gin and tonic was from Italy. Wonderful dessert options! Panna Cotta with grapa soaked cherries, affogato and the chocolate budino, were the perfect finale. We will be back.. soon! Sadly we were too busy eating to take photos. MUST TRY !

Delicious, fresh pastas in a beautiful space. Had tastes of the olio, bucatini, and the ragu. All were different and delicious. You can't go wrong!

One star for the excellent service and a second star for the bread, which was delicious. The rest of the meal was disappointing. The radicchio salad was very pretty, but the insipid, almost tasteless dressing did nothing to highlight or contrast the salad greens themselves. My husband's pork belly ragu had no pork or other meat in sight & the pasta was far too al dente. Ditto for my agile e olio -the pasta was underdone even for al dente pasta and the sauce itself was gluey; I couldn't eat even half my meal. The wines were generously poured, but ordinary. We didn't bother with dessert.

Food and service were fantastic, we were able to taste a few different wines and loved our entrees. The owner was very friendly.

My husband and I lunched at Via Cassia on Sunday and were thrilled with the experience. Fresh, well executed dishes paired with great wine (we were a bit skeptical about the chilled red but, WOW, it was fantastic and perfect with our pasta dishes on a warm day). The vibe was friendly and the owners are charming. Thanks for the lovely afternoon, Via Cassia!

Last night we had a completely wonderful meal - kale salad, radicchio salad, sea bass on a bed of pureed fava beans and skirt steak with fingerling potatoes, vanilla gelato with EV olive oil, good bread, and lovely wines. This is the third or fourth time we've eaten here, and the food prep is marked by simple, fresh ingredients, and a light hand wherein nothing is overwhelmed by a particular spice or flavor. Pleasant indoor and outdoor seating and friendly competent service. Nice background music which is not intrusive. This is a fairly new establishment and it's nice to see a chef/owner and spouse also helping to wait tables and still finding time for a brief chat. The menu is still expanding, having started with only pasta dishes with pasta made in house and delicious. Portions are perfectly sized. Try it, you'll like it!