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Northern Italian eatery in a small, homey setting with an open kitchen, koi pond & intimate patio.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 12–9 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–8 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5901 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 342-3677
Website: https://www.viaemiliamobile.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: viaemiliamobile.com
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Reviews
Rogue Diner
If you want quality food and service, do not show up past 7:45. We called because we wanted to be considerate and make a reservation. We made our reservation forty minutes before closing time. They called back and informed us that they closed at nine. Okay, so first problem- the restaurant needs to specifically make their last reservation for 7:30 to give their customers time to eat and their kitchen the 40minutes it took to make an app and 2 entrees. To have the hostess call us back to let us know they close at 9 was absurd. She said someone forced her to call us back and tell us. Again absurd.
This was confusing because there is absolutely no hustle in getting the food out, and no attentiveness to the tables. We literally sat there for over 10 minutes waiting for our server or any server to take my money so I could leave.
So we arrived earlier than the reservation time.
The appetizer took an easy 20 minutes from the time we were seated. They were out of multiple apps……..The appetizer was cooked throughout.; there needs more sauce on it. So it was friend green tomatoes, a plop of red peppers, and a couple of random Romain leaves. They were seasoned well but were dry.
The chicken parm style- good chicken portion but I asked for extra sauce because the sauce always soaks into the breading. The pesto pasta should be called pasta with a pinch of pesto. The pasta was dry and cold and reminded me of what you would feed a toddler at dinner to prevent a mess. I asked for more sauce so I could eat my pasta in which I was told there was no more red sauce. How do you run out of a staple component that goes with half the menu????? Or is it that they just refused to heat up anymore red sauce? The zucchini was apparently the reason why our food was held up. We must of had a special edition because the zucchini was black as night. It easily took 30 minutes to get our food. Again, the phone call was completely pointless because it was the restaurant who lacked any hustle in ensuring they would close at 9. The dish has potential to be a great tasting dish…… it definitely missed the mark. Had they informed me before I ordered that they were out of red sauce, I would not have ordered this dish.
The eggplant Emilia- everything was cold except the eggplant. Apparently, the midnight edition zucchini held this up also.
However, the eggplant was executed well. It just had nothing else to compliment it on the plate because it was cold……
The reviews looked promising and I may try it again one day but it will not be on my dime and definitely…. Can you guess what I’m about to say? Not be Past 7:30.
Service- inattentive, don’t expect refills, and good luck finding your server.
Credit card fees- they charges us a 2.75% fee for using a credit card. Nobody said anything nor is there anything stating this in the restaurant. At least inform the customers before they sit down and give them the option to pay cash.
Also, it’s really loud in here so anyone who has hearing issues, may not enjoy sitting inside. Parents that bring their babies to date night, you may want to come an hour before the babies bedtime. Your baby will not sleep, and you won’t get to eat.
Overall 2.5 but not close enough to 3 stars. Overpriced.
… moreThis was confusing because there is absolutely no hustle in getting the food out, and no attentiveness to the tables. We literally sat there for over 10 minutes waiting for our server or any server to take my money so I could leave.
So we arrived earlier than the reservation time.
The appetizer took an easy 20 minutes from the time we were seated. They were out of multiple apps……..The appetizer was cooked throughout.; there needs more sauce on it. So it was friend green tomatoes, a plop of red peppers, and a couple of random Romain leaves. They were seasoned well but were dry.
The chicken parm style- good chicken portion but I asked for extra sauce because the sauce always soaks into the breading. The pesto pasta should be called pasta with a pinch of pesto. The pasta was dry and cold and reminded me of what you would feed a toddler at dinner to prevent a mess. I asked for more sauce so I could eat my pasta in which I was told there was no more red sauce. How do you run out of a staple component that goes with half the menu????? Or is it that they just refused to heat up anymore red sauce? The zucchini was apparently the reason why our food was held up. We must of had a special edition because the zucchini was black as night. It easily took 30 minutes to get our food. Again, the phone call was completely pointless because it was the restaurant who lacked any hustle in ensuring they would close at 9. The dish has potential to be a great tasting dish…… it definitely missed the mark. Had they informed me before I ordered that they were out of red sauce, I would not have ordered this dish.
The eggplant Emilia- everything was cold except the eggplant. Apparently, the midnight edition zucchini held this up also.
However, the eggplant was executed well. It just had nothing else to compliment it on the plate because it was cold……
The reviews looked promising and I may try it again one day but it will not be on my dime and definitely…. Can you guess what I’m about to say? Not be Past 7:30.
Service- inattentive, don’t expect refills, and good luck finding your server.
Credit card fees- they charges us a 2.75% fee for using a credit card. Nobody said anything nor is there anything stating this in the restaurant. At least inform the customers before they sit down and give them the option to pay cash.
Also, it’s really loud in here so anyone who has hearing issues, may not enjoy sitting inside. Parents that bring their babies to date night, you may want to come an hour before the babies bedtime. Your baby will not sleep, and you won’t get to eat.
Overall 2.5 but not close enough to 3 stars. Overpriced.
Matthew Little
Fantastic food, great ambience, and good wine selection. Prices were as expected for the type of establishments. Only thing is the chairs in the courtyard were uncomfortable! Definitely going back, though!
… moreMoe
This is the kind of place you want to go to when you want to go with someone and talk about something that you’ve been putting away for a long time.
Food here takes at around 45-60 min, so know that. Make sure you have a reservation! You could be lucky and find a table.
Would I come back?
Most definitely. Food was so good, worth the wait.
No, I don’t mind the long wait time for good food! Yet in my own humble opinion it was a solid B+
… moreFood here takes at around 45-60 min, so know that. Make sure you have a reservation! You could be lucky and find a table.
Would I come back?
Most definitely. Food was so good, worth the wait.
No, I don’t mind the long wait time for good food! Yet in my own humble opinion it was a solid B+
Doyle Parsons
Make reservations, don’t expect anything quick or fast.
It was perfect for the occasion of meeting with old friends and spending time talking about life with no rush.
… moreIt was perfect for the occasion of meeting with old friends and spending time talking about life with no rush.
Larry Lanham
If you are looking for a cozy place to enjoy a great Italian meal give this place a try. Great for a date night. I’m guessing the menu changes every night. FYI if you’re expecting complimentary bread and salad think again. They have a nice wine and dessert menu. We had the Shrimp & Crabmeat Genoese and Chicken Marsala. Both excellent. Tiramisu for dessert. This was a last minute decision on a Monday night so we called and made immediate reservations arrived and were seated pretty quickly.
… moreSandra Lundy
My favorite Mobile restaurant! It is so quaint and lovely. I loved the food, the service, the wine selection, and the atmosphere. I had the homemade sausage rigatoni paired with the Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon and it was perfection. Will definitely be back soon!
… moreLa la
Make a reservation to ensure avail table.l and review board for menu or online only.
The place is small and loud due to small place and close proximity of guest and tables.
The wine was great. My chicken was cold in spots, the lasagna was good and piping hot.
Dinner for 2 around $110
… moreThe place is small and loud due to small place and close proximity of guest and tables.
The wine was great. My chicken was cold in spots, the lasagna was good and piping hot.
Dinner for 2 around $110
Omega Patrick
We were really excited to try this place but left before we even ordered because the male server we had was just downright rude. After greeting us and offering us a wine menu, we said we would just like to start with some sweet teas and his attitude just plummeted. When he brought our drinks he kind of slammed them down but we shrugged it off and asked for straws. He just walked away from us and went to talk to the girl behind the counter. With the eye rolls and smirks it just felt off. He completely ignored the request so when he came back I asked for straws again. After some time he brought 3 straws for 4 sweet teas and just kind of threw them down and walked away. At this point everyone at the table is confused with this mans attitude and since we were there to celebrate, we decided to just leave so it didn’t ruin our night.
… moreRyan Keller
Really great date restaurant. All fresh-made Italian in a homey cottage. You’ll need a reservation! The food is unbeatable – it’s small, so depending on the other guests, it can get a little loud (depending on how much wine they have – this is Mobile, remember?). Food is pricey but not unreasonably so, considering quality. Definitely recommend!
… moreKB
Straight up best Italian I’ve ever had. Pasta made fresh in house …the works. I usually get the Eggplant Emilia which is 5/5. I can’t speak for much of the rest of the menu since I’ve stuck to my tried and true favorite but I’m sure everything else is just as good.
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