Via Emilia Garden

Italian restaurant · Design District

Via Emilia Garden

Italian restaurant · Design District

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3500 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127

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Via emilia garden is an authentic italian restaurant,we produce our own pasta, ravioli and much more. visit us today and try the italian specialties made with love  

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3500 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127 Get directions

viaemiliagarden.com
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$50–100 · Menu

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3500 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127 Get directions

+1 786 359 4990
viaemiliagarden.com
@viaemiliagarden

$50–100 · Menu

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"This place comes from the same people as the original Via Emilia 9 in South Beach, which is a restaurant we usually save for when we can’t get a table at Macchialina. Their Midtown spot is bigger and has a handful of outdoor tables, but the restaurant itself feels unfinished and impersonal - and the mediocre pasta doesn’t quite make up for it." - Ryan Pfeffer

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"Via Emilia will be offering two menu options for New Year’s Eve. The seafood-centric choice will showcase items like tuna steak with lemon juice, paccheri with lobster, and octopus for $110. The meat-filled menu comes with charcuterie board, porcini mushroom pie, beef tagliata with gravy, and beef tagliata with gravy and potatoes with black truffle for $90. Dessert will be tiramisu with panetone. Available at Midtown and Miami Beach locations." - Juliana Accioly

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George P

Google
A surprise private outdoor dining area that feels private and not like it's right in the heart of Midtown even though it is. We arrived for an early dinner around 530pm and we had the place to ourselves for about an hour. The service was genuine and did not rush you out which was really nice. We didn't get an appetizer,but they brought us a "chefs thank you" dish shortly after placing our drink order which was a nice unexpected treat. The food came out quicker than expected and really was delightful. Sharing a dessert we opted for the tiramisu; it came in a dish with cut strawberries and creme and was one of the best ones I've had in Miami.

Luisa Laniado

Google
I had dinner with a friend. Beautiful restaurant, decoration and all details well thought. The four cheese gnoqui was very good but too much gorgonzola flavor instead of 4 cheese. The quality of the gnoqui was very fresh and well cooked. The burrata was also very tasty! The vibe is very romantic and service is very good

Amanda Di Leonardo

Google
The food is authentic from Bologna. However, the prices are steep and the service might seem rude to an average American…Probably just a cultural thing though.

Brittany DePriest

Google
The food was good. Our waitress was snobby and treated our party as if we did not belong. My main gripe is that I initially wanted a gnocchi, but changed to the truffle ravioli. The menu prices did not clearly represent what I was charged, a discrepancy of $7. Reprint or correct your written prices. My second gripe: I asked about the freshness of the truffle. It was not as fragrant or flavorful as a fresh shaved truffle should be. She insinuated that "it may not be the chemical flavour you're used to" which was EXTREMELY RUDE. Third gripe: I told her I wanted only a few shavings of truffle, she said she could do that, but then when I told her that that was enough, she said she had to deliver 1 gram which contradict the initial statement. Atmosphere is nice over all, but our parties experience was ruined by our server being snarky and acting above us

Gina Arellano

Google
Sharing beautiful time at Via Emilia Garden. The restaurant serves authentic Emilia Romagna cuisine in Midtown Miami. The chef uses the highest quality ingredients, directly imported from Italy, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto de Parma, Mortadella, balsamic vinegars, to name a few. The atmosphere is really nice. Amazing place, highly recommend.

Claudio Santori

Google
Friends recommended it to us a since then it has been our go to place to recommend to everybody we know. Their pastas are really tasty, the desserts special (go for the affogato and pistacchio icecream), even the tomahawk was really really good. Best Italian restaurant in Miami.

Tarik K

Google
Great service, great food, reasonable pricing and a really nice establishment. My wife and I left very satisfied. Will definitely return.

Max Alcalay

Google
Good italian restaurant. Food is ok, portions small, hopefully they'll get better.

Vicki S.

Yelp
Went with a small group of 6. Perfect night for the patio which is really lovely and has a true Italian ambiance. I could have been in Florence. All pasta is house made and the bolognese ragu pasta is absolutely genuine. Every bit as good as what I have had in Bologna which is where they are from and which is widely considered the best food in Italy. Five stars for authenticity!

Marcela P.

Yelp
I went to via Emilia for a work dinner (about 15 people) and found the whole experience to be lovely! A few coworkers were in town from different cities and we wanted to show them a good restaurant in Miami! Via emilia did not disappoint as the service and food were both great! The atmosphere also added to the great experience as the restaurant itself is beautiful and even better on a quiet week night.

Sheila G.

Yelp
Came with my girlfriends for dinner to celebrate my birthday. The ambience is super cute as we sat outdoors in their garden area on a perfect Miami fall evening. The service was great and our waitress went over the menu thoroughly as well as gave us some history on the restaurant and chef. Lastly, but not least the food was delicious and the pasta is made in house. The shrimp and mushroom dishes were my favorite even though the lasagna was good. I will Definitely be back and try some other dishes.

Natalie L.

Yelp
Super cute place. Okay service. Mediocre food. There's much better places for the price. Tried several dishes and all of them missed the mark. Wouldn't return.

Sydney S.

Yelp
Absolutely loved the food here! It's so cute inside but I love the vibe outside. Came here with a group of friends and unfortunately they felt like the waitress was trying to force certain plates on us. Regardless, I got the gnocchi and don't regret it

Richard R.

Yelp
I had passed by this place several times and always meant to check it out so I invited my mom to celebrate Mother's Day. The food was superb. They make their pasta in house, you can even see the cool doing it in the entrance of the restaurant. All the food we tried was superb. Our waitress was extremely nice and friendly. HIGHLY recommend the lasagna and ragu though everything I tried was delicious.

Ashley F.

Yelp
Cute spot in midtown/wynwood. Stopped by on a rainy Sunday, when we arrived we were the first people in, but it quickly got busy. There was only one server for the shift so the service was a little slow. Parking - street parking around midtown square or parking garage Mortadella foam on parm cracker - very tasty aperitifs. The cracker was very crunchy and the mortadella foam was out of this world Affettati e Formaggi con Gnocco fritto - great selection of meats and cheeses, everything was very fresh. They should really add more fried dough, it was soo good. Loved the addition of mortadella. Gnocchi al Pomodoro - I've come to the conclusion that I'm not a fan of gnocchis, something about the texture, but I loved the sauce. Tagliatelle al Ragu' - classic comfort in a bowl. Fresh homemade tagliatelle. The sauce had the perfect sauce/meat ratio. Would def recommend. Pumpkin Cappellacci in butter & Sage with black truffles⁣ - delicious seasonal item, the butter, sage, and pumpkin flavors are very delicate. Add black truffle for $10/oz or white truffle for $15/oz The outdoor seating is beautiful, if weather permits I recommend it over the indoor seating, but otherwise the indoor area is very nice too Removed 1 star for slow service + a CS incident that occurred on social media + it was hard to get them on the phone, email was the best/fastest option

Derek P.

Yelp
I don't think I've been taken care of in any restaurant in Miami as well as I have been at Emilia Garden. The service was fantastic and the restaurant was new and immaculate. The restaurant is right across from Miami's Midtown shopping center and yet it was very quiet. They also have a very comfortable outdoor seating patio and we felt safe amidst COVID the whole time. I had the sausage pasta-- which was very saucy and delicious. The pasta was very well done. The restaurant also gave us a complementary appetizer. Fantastic experience overall

Jose Luis N.

Yelp
I loved this place, super elegant and nice atmosphere, everything is homemade abs the stuff super kind. They have a corner where you can see how they make the pasta. Portions are bug enough, super tasty and well decorated. Price super decent. Nice wine menu and deserts are a must. I think they have live music during the week which I want to try. .totaly recommendable!!

J D.

Yelp
My wife and I came to Via Emilia for a pre birthday dinner and it was something we didn't expect. It blew us out of the water with the wonderful service and food! Sara took care of us, and I'll add she is one of the best people to take care of you, and gave us the most amazing recommendations. I strongly strongly advise coming here with a lovely partner, group of friends, or even by yourself for a lunch or something. We will definitely come back and hope that we get Sara again!

Carlo V.

Yelp
Very good food and very good prices, very authentic Italian, Location is not so good because parking is an issue but it is worth it and I highly recommend it especially if you like authentic Italian food and friendly staff

Laurelie Lecussan L.

Yelp
Let me start by saying WOW. The ambience here specially on Tuesdays and Saturdays were they have a live band is just amazing. Music is inviting and nice to the ear and the singer are so much fun and great at bringing everyone together to sing to nice melodies. The service is great, eventhough we didn't have a reservation they were nice to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. The food was freshly prepare per order so the main dishes took a little bit longer but it was On Point. The decor is so beautiful, on the back they have a garden area Wich was delightful. We sat inside to enjoy the tunes and to be honest the overall experience made our Tuesday night end with a a really nice vibe to it. Highly recommended

Alexander F.

Yelp
Excellent service! Food was delicious and music was just right. We had a great evening sharing delicious meals. Looking forward to return.

Nicole I.

Yelp
Came here for a family graduation dinner. They were very accommodating for such a large party. The covered outside seating area is adorable and makes for a really cute dinner spot, even on a rainy night. The food was fine but nothing extraordinary. Classic Italian dishes. The mushroom and sausage tagliatelle could have used more seasoning and flavor. Pasta was cooked perfectly! All the appetizers are great!

Rachel S.

Yelp
The AC seemed broken, we were with 15 people and everyone was sweating. Two people sent their food back due to it being cold or undercooked (steak & octopus) my lasagna was very good. We got a bottle of wine and they didn't save the cork (which we are collecters) ambiance was slow. Won't be back.

Keylla K.

Yelp
I really like the artichoke, arugula Parmesan salad and the pasta I had at Via Emília Garden. The place is very nice. The server was a funny lady. My table was in the garden and everything was very nice. Although the garden is a bit noisy because of the crazy cars passing by. On Saturday they have live music (Bossa Nova Style) which gives a nice touch to the place. My dog was very happy she was welcome there.

Mickey M.

Yelp
Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Some of the BEST pasta Miami has to offer. Everything is so sooo good and they make their pasta in house. Service was phenomenal but the food was the BEST part! If you haven't gone don't sleep, pasta and good was so good and the tiramisu was so yummy as well. Good drinks and such a beautiful vibe. A MUST go to!!! And no I didn't get paid for this review I was just shocked that the place wasn't packed with a line out the front, I think people just don't know about it. But go and enjoy this delicious restaurant.

Ricky D.

Yelp
This restaurant was just terrible and I'm not sure when I had such bad Italian food. And it wasn't that it was just bad it was that some of the food we ordered was not fresh and should not have been served. A Lobster Pasta featured lobster that was clearly not fresh making it just not edible. A Salmon Ravioli was a badly conceived dish made worse by questionably fresh salmon. We didn't like Eggplant Parm either which had mushy and slimy eggplant in a non-discernable sauce. This was a disappointing experience.

Yvette C.

Yelp
This Italian serves good pasta and has a nice outdoor garden (perfect for COVID outdoor dining if you care about that) We ordered a tuna tartar and appetizer, 4 cheese gnocchi and spinach and ricotta ravioli as entree, We liked very much all the food. The ambiance was good at the outdoor patio, lights and live music (on Tuesday and Saturday, I think!) service was ok.

Vianca R.

Yelp
No offense to people that have come here and given this place 5 stars, I'm sure at least 95% of you have never been to Italy, therefore believe this is how "authentic" Italian food tastes like. It doesn't. I've been to multiple cities in Italy and...well. This is not how they make their pasta dishes, and it's nowhere near these ridiculous prices with tiny portions. Let's just dive into the review, shall we? 1) the prices inconsistent with portions. everything is terribly expensive and you get tiny portions. A $17 salad is the size of a garden side salad, and honestly tastes as if you made it at home (I'm sure you can make the same exact one in your own house, saving $17 or buying all the ingredients for that price at Trader Joe's. LOL) we ordered the simple salad thinking we could split as an app between me, my husband, and his parents. oh no. I had 4 cherry tomatoes from the "salad" with bits of arugula and cheese. Then we ordered the burrata. Also tiny and expensive; came with more cherry tomatoes underneath than the burrata itself (they really like their uncooked cherry tomatoes around here). It tasted good, at least. 2) the pasta....Jesus Christ. one waitress tried teaching my mother in law what al dente pasta was (as if we didn't already know the difference) to try to explain why her ravioli dish was just straight up raw. It wasn't "al dente" ma'am, it was barely cooked. Her excuse was that the ravioli would break if they were cooked longer (red flag). That sounds more like an overstuffing of the pasta on behalf of the chef kind of problem than a problem a customer needs to be responsible for or made aware of to justify such hardened and inedible edges. my husband enjoyed his tiny lasagna bolognese. No additional complaints there. my father in law enjoyed his plate as well. my plate...from the onset looks presentable and pretty. and the mere fact they make their pasta in house/from scratch is the only reason I'm giving away 2 stars. however there was nothing exciting palate-wise about it. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and I'm sure I make better pasta at home in terms of flavor. The noodles were not the typical noodles one expects with this kind of dish. With all due respect the texture and the shape (aside from being over cooked) looked AND tasted as if I were eating a ramen dish. Borderline the Cup noodle ramen taste. I've had better seafood-related pasta in other places, ESPECIALLY in Italy, but also within Miami in other restaurants. Nothing special, nothing new, almost $30 and came with teeny tiny bits of shrimp that looked as if they were already pre-digested by someone (yikes). The head of the langostino was a cute decorative touch, but had barely any meat. I guess they only placed it for decoration. 3) the customer service. when my mother in law didn't like her ravioli and asked for either the ravioli to be cooked longer or be served another platter, the waitress acted as if she was ignorant and initially made excuses which was low key disrespectful. She eventually took it back and brought her a fresh plate of ravioli in which you could taste the difference we mentioned earlier between raw/undercooked and al dente. we asked for wine. The wine we wanted wasn't offered because "it wasn't cold", so she told us to order another one. Even though the second option she offered us was warm as well, and ended up bringing a bucket of ice to keep it cool. (We should have just had the wine we initially wanted, it was the same thing lol) the waitress and the few other employees here had slight attitudes/faces of that they were dying to leave and rushing to offer us service, even though their restaurant was empty, aside from us there was only one other table of people. there was not a single Italian as an employee or running the place witnessed. which is another red flag, because to be an "authentic" Italian place you should have at least one person that is actually Italian running the place. When my husband and I went to dōma for my birthday, that place is run and attended (waiters included) by actual Italians. We quickly realized that on a Friday night for this place to be empty, is because the people that HAVE come to this place probably came once to try it out, felt disappointed, and decided to not come back (as will probably be in our case). It's probably already a red flag in itself that they had availability without reservations within Wynwood. Oh well. We tried and learned!

Alma M.

Yelp
Wow, so delicious! I enjoyed every bite. The presentation was lovely, edible art! The service was very good, super attentive and constantly refilling the water and clearing the table. We dined outside, the decor and ambiance was also very nice!Would definitely return to try something else!

Selma D.

Yelp
This place never ceases to amaze me. I ordered the Cotoletta Alla Bolognese and it was incredible. The different layers of flavors were exquisitely executed. The waitress didn't speak much English (she is Italian) so be mindful and patient.

Wendy A.

Yelp
Such a cute and welcoming restaurant! The garden (outdoor seating) is perfect for brunch or a romantic date. Pasta is made in-house and was so fresh! Didn't think I could tell the difference until I had theirs. The true touch however, was how the chefs greet you from the kitchen, it really sets off that authentic Italian hospitality and adds an extra touch that other restaurants lack. Let's talk food. We ordered the grilled artichoke Parmesan (pictured) as an app and it was different than anything I've had before. It was flavorful, but still retained that crisp, vegetable taste with Parmesan shards on top. Who doesn't love cheese on their veggies? Adulting at its finest! For entrees we ordered the Tagliolini Agli Scampi and the chef's special, Tagliatelle with butter and porcini mushrooms. It was so good that we didn't snap any photos :/ the entrees were delicious! For dessert we ordered creme brûlée or as they call it, Crema della Nona. This was a bit disappointing because it was unfortunately overcooked. The texture resembles that of a sponge cake where it should've been more creamy, firm, and custard-like. Even with the minor setback for dessert, we enjoyed dinner and the experience was worth the return. Will be back soon!

Joe M.

Yelp
Exceeded expectations. The restaurant is large with both inside and outside dining areas. Big open kitchen which gives a special intimacy to the ambience. The head chef is from Ravenna who has worked in well known restaurants in Manhattan like Mediterraneo - which gives Villa Emilia Garden a special legitimacy, in my eyes at least. Was pretty quiet on a Wednesday night so assume they do a lot of business on the weekend. Ordered the grilled artichoke appetizer which was simple but very good and had the Cappellacci di Zucca al Ragú which was amazing and totally authentic. For dessert I had the Macedonia Di Fragole which was delicious in its simplicity. Reminded me of a similar dish I had in Bologna many years ago. Wine selection is legit - good variation and reasonably priced. To pair with an authentic Emilian-themed meal we ordered the Lambrusco which was one of the best I've had in the US. Service overall was very good. Would happily return when I'm visiting the Design District area.

Lani S.

Yelp
Rain or shine? Don't forget about Emilia's covered patio! This place is so authentic. Our waitress was awesome, attentive, and knowledgeable. Each of us enjoyed our wine and meal (and dessert!) I got the grilled octopus, while others got lasagna bolognese, pasta with four cheese sauce, spaghetti with clams, eggplant parm and three desserts. I was shocked this place was not more packed because it absolutely should be! Thanks Emilia for a great night - even in the pouring rain.

Alberto C.

Yelp
As true to real Italian food as it's name. Emilia Romagna is where the best Italian food is from. Have a bottle of Lambrusco or splurge in an Amarone. Don't miss the tortellini alla panna. Nothing like pasta fatta in casa. Fresh pasta made in the premises...Buon appetito!

Amanda K.

Yelp
I love this place! The garden seating out back is so adorable. I have been multiple times. I am always baffled because it's not usually full but it should be! I love the staff, they are so friendly and always remember me when I come again.

Daniel M.

Yelp
This was a horrendous experience for Miami spice. You would think that it's a fixed menu they would have prepped enough to provide orderly service. 1.5 hours for entrees.When asked why the table next to us that sat down 20 minutes after us received their entrees before us, we were met with platitudes and BS responses about free wine. No tables were turned over. If the food was amazing maybe I would give it another shot but it's just decent and slightly below average for the price. We're still here at 10:30 waiting for desert, and sat down at 8:25. Run away as fast as you can the place will be closed soon.

Ariana O.

Yelp
* Location: Via Emilia Garden This intimate and quaint restaurant is located in midtown. Has plenty of seating inside and outside. They have an open kitchen which provides engagement with customers who appreciate the artistry of cooking. They have rectangular tables and wooden stools for seats and an extensive menu for Italian items.  The service is pretty good, although the waitress kept forgetting to bring my boyfriends Italian beer outside.   They have French baguette and Parmesan cheese with drizzled balsamic to start as a complimentary dish. We ordered Artichoke salad, Truffle angel hair pasta, Tagliolini Agli Scampi Pasta, Octopus entree and Branzino. The pasta dishes were incredible, so fresh. They make their pasta in-house. The pasta was delectably delicious, not one single complaint. The octopus was salty. Branzino was good but didn't taste too fresh. We were too full to order dessert. The prices are extremely reasonable. We dined on Tuesday and were able to take advantage of their 50% discount on most of the items. They don't have a full bar, only serve wine and beer. I had the Sauvignon Blanc and my boyfriend tried their Italian 3 beer tasting option. Overall I would recommend going. The pasta was out of this world amazing. * Cost: $75/person including tip with the 50% discount on most of the items.

Erik M.

Yelp
Beautiful little place in midtown. The food was fantastic, wine delicious, service was great and not a single bad thing to say. Definitely will be returning. The chocolate salame desert was one of the best deserts I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Maria O.

Yelp
Cute place HORRIBLE experience!!!!!!!!!!! I will start by saying that the food was so basic, I would have enjoyed it more at chipotle, the only good thing was the house appetizer which is some type of whipped ham. The customer experience was nothing far from the basic food, children beverages were Water, Coca-Cola and "Lemonade" we opted for the "lemonade" and they brought to us a San Pellegrino!!!! Tell me what 3 year old enjoys a San pellegrino -_- (thinking it's lemonade). BUT THATS NOT ALL. we found cockroaches ON the table and the staff was not too graceful about it. To be honest this place is not worth your time and money. I will find the photos And I wonder why it had 5 stars....

Kat A.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday evening and it wasn't very busy. They started by giving us a mini cracker plate with cheese (very good) and bread. My boyfriend and I each had a glass of wine which we both enjoyed. For an appetizer, we ordered the meat and cheese platter. It was way more than we could eat (better for 4 people), but everything was delicious. He loved the bread that it came with. For meals, he ordered the lasagna and I ordered the Ragu pasta. Mine was great but I couldn't stop stealing bites of his lasagna - it was so creamy and the best lasagna I've ever tasted. Our waiter was also sooo friendly and helpful when we asked for his recommendations. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!

Darling J.

Yelp
Definitely one of the best Italian places next to Italy! We started with an appetizer that consisted of Prosciutto with Buffalo Mozzarella that just melts in your mouth, and fried Gnocchi which was amazing. The Gnocchi was soft and tender and buttery. For dessert, we went with the waiters choice: Tiramisu and it did not disappoint!! We sat in the patio area which is beautiful and romantic at dawn and we were transported to Tuscany! Loved it!

Cristina O.

Yelp
Absolutely LOVED my time here! My sister brought me for a pre-birthday dinner & everything was spectacular! Due to COVID, we say outside in their lovely little patio, softly lit with string lights. We were both starved so ordered a little bit of everything to share. We started with a complimentary aged Parmesan tasting, then chose the "Porro alla Brace" (Charred leek and Pecorino cheese) and the "Burrata e Pomodorini" (Burrata and cherry tomatoes) as appetizers. Leeks were just ok. Not a lot of char & not a lotta flavour. The Burrata, on the other hand was FANTASTIC! Every part of that dish was so simple yet absolutely bursting with flavour & freshness! I was obsessed & kept going in for more. For our main dishes we decided to get a fish dish & a pasta dish to share. I selected the "Tagliatelle Carciofi e Limone" (Tagliatelle artichokes & lemon) and my sister ordered the "Filetto di Branzino agli Agrumi" (Mediterranean Branzino fillet with citrus sauce). Everything was fantastic! For dessert, we settled on the "Mascarpone Pavesini & Nutella". While it may not look lije much, hands down one of the most delicious desserts I have ever had!!! Wonderful service, lovely establishment & amazing food! Will definitely be back

Eduardo B.

Yelp
We really enjoyed it. Reminded us of our trip to the Emilia Romagna region. Especially the gnocco fritto with the various meats and cheeses. The pasta was fresh, well done and not over sauced like the typical NY italian restaurants. No chicken parm here - thanks!! Good prices for Miami and friendly service. Will come back.

Jessica H.

Yelp
Ordered delivery as my first meal in my new apt and Emilia Garden did not disappoint!! Authentic Italian absolutely delicious

Nancy T.

Yelp
This is my third and last time to this restaurant which is a real shame since it's been so enjoyable in the past. Let's start off with the temperature in the restaurant; hot and humid! Great for the plants not so much for the customers! My husband had the branzino and he was very disappointed. I had the pasta with prawns and in the past it's been amazing, this time it was meh! We had brought our own wine but $40 corkage fee is a little outrageous. We spent $167 and it was definitely not worth it.

Jonathan F.

Yelp
Great pasta in a nice area. Good date spot as well, needed some good Italian pasta and I got it! I enjoyed a 4 cheese gnocchi.

vanessa b.

Yelp
Our waitress was Sara.Don't bother coming here. Expensive for no reason and service was bad. It was 5 of us (3 adults 2 kids) on This past mother's day. First I requested inside and was seated outside. 2nd the AC is broken & for what i was reading this looks like is a common issue. The moment we sat down we felt we were being rush to order but at the same time we had to keep calling our main waitress because she kept on coming and going to other tables. We order some appetizers and the kids food first ( I don't recommend this restaurant if you have kids as the menu/food is definitely not kids friendly). We then call her to order our food, we place the order but my husband was still not sure so he took few more minutes to placed his order. We call our waitress back and she took his order in addition to an additional order for the kids because they didn't like the main plate.When our waitress said that's all? i said well and our 2 lasagna we previously order she said no you didn't order it. I said i am pretty sure i did but if the order wasn't taken is ok can you place it now she got mad and even told me with an attitude " thats why i asked you if you were done ordering the kitchen is gonna killed me" like who says or does this.... Making me feel uncomfortable on Mother's Day!!! Then came the tap honestly the worst $350.00 I spent on food in my life. I feel like the moment the waitress realizes you are not ordering liquor , she changes 360 degrees Service horrible, food 2/10, expensive for no reason. Definitely not worth and not coming back.

JP C.

Yelp
My family and I had a great meal at this restaurant, and felt bad that we were the only ones in the dinning room. All of our dishes were awesome, and the service was great. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and had great recommendations. The only complaint I had is that it was a little warm due to the front door and the doors to the garden being open. Overall, I loved this place and will return soon.

Karla T.

Yelp
My friends surprised me with a cute birthday dinner here! the ambience was so cute! our waitress was absolutely lovely! helped us with the menu and due to COVID-19 there were a couple things they did not have and she walked us through it all. The garden outside is adorable. I highly highly recommend!!! I didn't take pictures of our entree but I did snap the birthday dessert!

Eduardo B.

Yelp
We really enjoyed it. Reminded us of our trip to the Emilia Romagna region. Especially the gnocco fritto with the various meats and cheeses. The pasta was fresh, well done and not over sauced like the typical NY italian restaurants. No chicken parm here - thanks!! Good prices for Miami and friendly service. Will come back!

Katie B.

Yelp
this is the worst restaurant I have ever been to. We walk in and there is a line of people waiting to be seated at an empty restaurant. the service just got worse from there. we waited an hour before even meeting our waitress who only took our drink order after a full hour of waiting. We then waited two hours to even receive our appetizers which were disgusting. we then waited another full hour and a half to receive our meals which were disposable. Eventually the bus boy took pity on us and gave us our food. Our pasta had clearly been left out for 4 to 5 days and the fish was spoiled. one of our meals never even came and they charged us for it on the check despite knowing that they did not serve one person an entire entree. overall the worst dining experience I have ever had.

Elena A.

Yelp
We were there when the place open at 5 pm. The server was Ok, she seemed a bit off in my opinion. The food is nothing to rave about. The burrata was hard, the tuna flavorless and do were our pasta dishes which were the special of the day.

Scouts R.

Yelp
Your Review: First time at Via Emília Garden in Midtown Miami. We (six of us) went on a Sunday for their brunch special which was AMAZING. Be prepared with a wheelchair because you leave their stuffed like a tortellini. The restaurant was fairly empty, about five other families. It has both indoor and outdoor garden seating which would be great for a bridal or baby shower. The food & service was 10+++ all the way!!! Our server was fantastic at attending to our table and explaining the different plates coming out. If you're looking for basic American Italian food this is NOT your choice. This place serves food influenced from Bologna Italy, which is in the Northern part of Italy. If you're familiar with that part of Italy you know they serve all types of pasta but their cuisine is characterized by a lesser use of olive oil, pasta and tomato sauce and a heavier reliance on butter, rice, risotto, corn (for polenta) and cheeses for cream sauces. Some of the menu items we tasted were Tagliatelle al Ragu, Tortellini Lasagna alla Bolognese, Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta fresca, Gnocchi 4 Formaggi cheese, Pumpkin Cappellacci in butter & sage, Cotoletta alla Bolognese, Breaded chicken with Prosciutto and Parmigiano fondue. The pasta is homemade on the premises. It was just an incredible experience!!! We were very relaxed as we enjoyed unlimited mimosas on their Sunday brunch menu, ate delicious Northern Italian cuisine, and THE VERY BEST Tiramisu in town!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back to enjoy their AMAZING brunch. It's very hard to go at night or during the week day because a) we live 45 minutes away, b) work and kids schedules and c) the Sunday brunch special is a winner!!!

Tony G.

Yelp
Extremely nice ambients! The garden is really peaceful and classy. I tried the meat on the grill and I have to say that was more than my expectations. The taste was genuine and typical from Italy.the service was elegant aamd professional. Definitely this is a place where I will return for a nice Italian dinner.

Avrie B.

Yelp
Honestly for there being ABSOLUTELY NO ONE in the restaurant the service was horrible! Our server barely came by the table, not to mention she was extremely rude and seemed annoyed by our questions. The food was not worth the price and poor service.

Markey B.

Yelp
Via Emília and vía Emília garden are my favorite Italian restaurants in miami. You can't go wrong with any option on the menu! Everything is amazingly fresh and delicious.

Brenda S.

Yelp
Exceptional service and food!!! Beautiful outdoor courtyard! They are accommodating and their pasta is freshly made and consistently amazing!