Service and food quality both fell well below expectations, very disappointing. The bread was served cold, the portions were unreasonably small (we were charged $30 for just three undercooked scallops - pictured), and the overall food quality did not justify the prices. The most concerning issue was with the tomahawk steak. The menu listed it at $57 per pound, but our server--french Italian lady who turned out to be the owner lol--never disclosed the steak's weight before preparing it. This lack of transparency led us to reasonably expect a much lower total, yet we were ultimately charged $180 (and that was just for the steak). At no point were we informed of the ounces or given the opportunity to approve the final price beforehand. In addition, the meat quality was poor, loaded with fat, and did not taste fresh - interactions with management felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. Seemed like she grabbed the biggest cut of meat she had, without ever confirming we were ok with it and she decided on 50.5 ounces for two people lol. We ended up leaving over half the steak at the restaurant and due to the poor quality, didn't even bother to take it to go. Overall, this felt more like a MONEY GRAB than a dining experience. I genuinely hoped this place would be good, but based on our visit, I cannot and WILL NOT recommend it to anybody. I STRONGLY suggest others consider dining elsewhere. Save yourself the money / impolite atmosphere. read more

Via Emilia 9 - 3 undercooked scallops costing over $30 - never even disclosed how many come per portion. Leading 2 people to split 3 scallops lol - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

5 STARS - Authentic, Comforting Italian at Via Emilia Via Emilia is one of those Miami Beach spots that feels like a genuine escape to Italy. The moment you walk in, you're met with warm hospitality and the kind of comforting aromas that tell you everything is made with real care. The pasta is truly the star -- fresh, handmade, and full of flavor. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. Whether it's the tortellini, tagliatelle, or their incredible sauces, everything feels like a little bowl of Northern Italian tradition. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, perfect for a relaxed night out. And the service? Consistently fantastic. The staff is attentive without being overbearing and always happy to guide you through the menu. If you're craving real Italian comfort food made with love, Via Emilia is a must-visit. read more

Excellent food but terrible loud music. We'd return but sit outside. It looks so quaint, romantic and charming when driving or walking by, but inside is a different story. The oddest melange of Michael Jackson and this or that was blaring on the speakers. Not charming whatsoever. All the food was beyond excellent. Can't say enough about everything we ate. Fresh homemade food and the perfect sized portions. Definitely support your local businesses. Via Emilia is a standout with the food. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Always walk by here but had never stopped to eat, so we changed that. We visited for the first time and wow!! The food was delicious! Their meatballs were amazing, and their signature pasta was to die for. The bread basket was also delicious and I am still dreaming of the pistachio gelato!!! 10/10 recommend. Oh!! And they are dog friendly read more

Was looking for a light dinner after the show around the corner at the Colony Theater and this was a great choice. Ambiance, service and food quality all five star!! read more

We came here for a welcome dinner for a wedding we were attending. This place definitely had Miami vibes. There is street parking available in the front. There is seating inside and a few tables outside on the sidewalk. Tuesday is Wine Tuesdays. 50% off the wine list. The staff was friendly attentive, but seemed to consistently reach over me as I was eating. The food was very good. We had a set menu. First was the Eggplant Parm. They grill it here instead of frying it which actually worked out for me. I sometimes get sick from fried eggplant. Next were the meatballs. They were surprisingly good for not being in a red sauce. This was the first time I've had Italian meatballs that weren't in a red sauce. Definitely made with the top quality meat and spices. Last course was Lasagne Bolognese. Lots of flavor and very delicious. Not much red sauce on it like a typical lasagne. The meat more than made up for the limited sauce. read more

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Our Valentine's Day dinner turned into one of the most humiliating dining experiences I've ever had -- and what's most shocking is that the person who treated us this way was the owner. We ordered three dishes: * A tomahawk steak priced at $58 per pound * Scallops (only three scallops were served) * A pasta with prosciutto, which was actually very good The tomahawk steak was the issue. It was overwhelmingly fat and extremely tough. I took one bite and genuinely could not chew through it. For the price, the quality was unacceptable. My boyfriend calmly asked if the steak could be removed from the bill since it was inedible. We were prepared to order additional food instead. Rather than handling the situation professionally, the owner became defensive and argumentative at our table. She ultimately told us to leave. We quietly complied and began walking toward the door. As we were about to exit, she spread her arms across the doorway, implying we were trying to leave without paying -- after she had just instructed us to leave. She then instructed an employee to call the police and accused us of being thieves. Law enforcement arrived over a dispute about an inedible steak, which was deeply embarrassing and unnecessary. At one point, it felt as though I could have been detained over a situation that never should have escalated this far. This was not just poor service -- it was aggressive, unprofessional, and distressing. No customer should be publicly accused or have police called on them for raising a legitimate concern about food quality. I left feeling shaken and extremely disappointed. I would not return read more

Via Emilia 9 - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Walked in without a reservation and they gave us a great table. Our server Valentina was amazing! The recommendations were on point and service was outstanding. Valentina is not only a server but she is also the owner!!! Her husband was in the kitchen and cooked us a great tomahawk steak. We had also had the MEDITERRANEA SALAD (P) 18 Organic spring mix, sweet grape tomatoes, pitted Italian olives and crunchy Prosciutto. BURRATA E POMODORINI (VEG) 21 Homemade "mozzarella" with a cheesy soft heart served with sweet grape tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. AFFETTATI EMILIANI E GNOCCO FRITTO (P) 36 Selection of fine meats and cheeses from Italy with dried figs, balsamic vinegar pearls and our signature homemade puffy bread. TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE (P) 24 Handmade fettuccine cooked in chicken stock with traditional Bolognese sauce. They had a fantastic wine selection. Would definitely be back :) thank you for a great dinner. I normally post more photos but I ran out of battery and only have photos of the tomahawk read more

Via Emilia 9 - Steak - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Ask for Gianni! And their Miami Spice menu was more than worth it! I left in heaven and with plenty to take home for part two. Highly recommend you go.NOW! read more

Via Emilia 9 - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Nice ambiance, but the food was a bit disappointing. Pasta is probably the way to go here. I asked if they had a gluten free pasta and didn't get an answer, so I ordered the octopus. It was charred, with a prominent burnt flavor. The potatoes were also fried to a crisp. And it didn't come with a sauce? I ended up using the oil and vinegar on the table because so it was so dry. Again, I'm confident other dishes here could be good! My friends seemed to enjoy it- the octopus just wasn't one of them. I had the panna cotta for desert, that was good! I'm happy I could end the meal on a better note. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Panna cota - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

One of the best Italian meals I'v ever had. Tortellini in brodo is authentic. Pistachio gelato made in house was superb. The flavors were on point but not over-seasoned. Valentina provided exceptional, tailored service. White truffles on pasta were incredible. 5-star in every way. Grazie!!! read more

Great food, great ambience, and fast service. Solid happy hour too (drinks and appetizers).

The food was amazing! The service was great and so was my pasta. Super authentic experience and location. It is a must try when coming to Miami. The restaurant was extremely petite and festive, along with great music. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic experience! read more

" Italian food with a side of attitude". This is a cute white table cloth neighborhood Italian place. I love that ! There is, however 1 server for the whole of the restaurant. She is trying to handle too much. She is not pleasant. Her unpleasantness made dinner not so enjoyable for me. read more

Via Emilia in South Beach is a hidden gem. The food was fantastic -- the lobster pasta was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, and the tiramisu was just the right balance of creamy and sweet. The customer service was warm and attentive, which made the experience even better. For a small, quaint restaurant, it really delivers big on flavor and charm. read more

For those with gluten sensitivity, they can switch out any of the pastas with the GF spaghetti and add the sauce. Only one option of pasta for GF is spaghetti (not sure if it is house-made). Ordered the Tagliatelle Panna Salsiccia e Funghi made gluten-free with GF spaghetti. Not as great as the real thing, but the mushroom and sausage cream sauce was still good. 6/10 Clam pasta: the pasta itself tasted good but very little clam flavor, in fact they were so tiny you couldn't taste it. 3/10 Tiramisu: no coffee flavor, rather disappointing, 2/10 Panna cotta with blueberries: not bad, 6/10 Cappuccino: a bit too much on the milky side, for my taste, I like to be able to taste the coffee. 4/10 Wines were good 8/10 read more

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My wife and I travel to Italy often and the food was as good, if not better than when we are in Italy. the Chef and his wife are so nice and welcoming! we were asked to sit outside because they were getting ready to change over to the evening valentines night menu, and it was busy but still delightful. I highly recommend Via Emilia 9 read more

Delicious as always! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Omg this authentic Italian restaurant is everything! The place is super cute and the decor has a simple and clean elegance to it. Our server Roberta was phenomenal and from Itlay. Authentic all the way here. Ingredients are from Italy and pasta made fresh and in house daily. They even have a market selling sausages and pasta and even have classes to teach how to prepare a fabulous meal. It was my aunts birthday and with Miami Spice we thought this was the perfect intimate gathering for our family. Everything on the menu sounded exciting amd taste worthy. Everyone besides myself and stepdad went with the miami spice menu It was all good cause my fork.would be tasting everyone else's dishes. We started off with a complimentary starter. I'm so sorry I don't remember what it was called but it had a delish cheese that was like mousse with a drizzle of balsamic, absolutely delicious. I can eat these like popcorn. Starters on the rest of the table were the Burrata e Pomodorini, the Parmigiana di Melanzane (this is an absolute MUST) and the Prosciutto di Parma con Gnocco Fritto. All of.these were delish and I can so do a repeat on all of them happily. The freshness and taste were just all here. Main dishes were 2 tagliatelle al ragu, tagliatelle al Prosciutto di Parma, and Tagliolini all' Astice (think lobster pasta). All were fresh, homemade and just fabulous. Everything we ate got great reviews from us all. To the end the night I had a blueberry panna cotta, I didn't share. I don't care either, lol. It's one of my favorite desserts. It was scrumptious. Around the table there was Gelato and Tenerina al Cioccolato (warm chocolate brownie with macaroons with strawberries). Everyone eas beyond satisfied. This place is authentically fabulous and a definite Must! Enjoy read more

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My first Italian restaurant review in May is for Via Emilia 9. Tucked away off Alton Road, I found Via Emilia 9 while walking and doing errands in the area. Since I wasn't fully fashionable (i.e. dressed for jogging), I ate outside while also people watching. Its vibe blends perfectly from casual outside dining to a more formal inside dining room. Even outside there's a nice section with turf and larger tables in case you want to enjoy your larger party outside. I only drank water since I was working out, and refills were pretty timely. Since I was eating light and healthy, I started with their caprese. Its minimalist design - just creamy mozzarella and diced tomato slices - were refreshing and healthy. With the pasta just at al dente, a generous meaty bechamel and shredded mozzarella, my lasagna main course was hearty and delicious. A little bit of extra marinara or pizza sauce would have been perfection. This is a dish I'd order here again! My sweet closing of a mascarpone and nutella dessert, garnished with strawberry slices and ladyfinger cookies was a great close. Definitely a cool find! read more

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From an Italian, the best Italian restaurant in South Beach. Nothing else to say. A+++ service and quiet location.

Ooooff! The pasta here is phenomenonal! So fresh and authentic. It is a bit pricey but so well Worth it. The flavors are so fresh read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and the food and service didn't disappoint. Their pasta can compete against some of the best in south beach. I was a little skeptical of the location but once inside it's very authentic. I'm only giving it 3 stars because the music was so irritating ~loud Spanish rap (on a Wednesday) that completely took away from the beautiful Italian charm of the restaurant. I really hope the music gets sorted as I'd love to go back. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Market - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

terrible service! the worst food...disgusting. took my girlfriend here for our anniversary and we had a really bad experience

Excellent food, served by the most awfully loud, hectic, and disheveled staff you can imagine. If you like circuses, come here... loud music, come here. If you like equally good food in a more peaceful and relaxed environment: go elsewhere. Three stars because the food was excellent. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Ive been coming to this place since 2015, one of the best homemade freshly rolled ravioli and pasta place. They are nice for lunch on a Saturday when its not too crowded, never a disappointment and amazing dessert also read more

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I live down the street and must have walked by Via Emila a dozen times, well I was coming back home from a long walk and was craving a bolognese. Saw the menu stand and decided to give it a shot, oh man, first I can't say enough about the service, really amazing by any standards, really make you feel at home, not to mention as if you're home in a little Italian village. I ordered the artichoke salad which the waitress recommended and the bolognese, eureka...with a glass of montepuliciano, or two...it was a fantastic dinner. My new fav local Italian. Really makes me think I may stay in south beach for a while ...Mille grazie Valentina e il team read more

Via Emilia 9 - Artichoke salad - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Best Italian restaurant in the miami area and is not close! Tortellini in brodo is excellent!!!! read more

Via Emilia 9 - Kitchen front - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Immediately stepping in one feels at home, the staff is fast, kind and very knowledgable! I got the signature tortellini and it was exceptional, the meat was so flavorfull and the sauce was perfectly creamy. The ravioli was also delicious and a good vegetarian option. Our favorite however, was the egplant parmasean which tasted like it came fresh out of your Italian grandmother's kitchen. Overall the atmosphere inside was so warm and lively but quiet enogh to talk and really just the perfect spot for a date or dinner with friends, absolutely would recommend for a lovely time and meal. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Nice neighborhood restaurant. Extensive menu, fresh pasta, authentic italian. The grilled artichoke is the reason I keep going back.

Wow wow wow! Hands down the best!!! With my group of friends, we decided to book at Via Emilia 9 since one of them had already visited and loved it. From the outside you do not appreciate how nice and cozy this restaurant is. Probably the most cordial and friendly welcome I've had. Just love it! We sat inside and our table was perfectly set, with dim lighting, very appropriate for a dinner, a cozy atmosphere , pretty quite and pleasant. We start ordering some appetisers to share like: Burrata/Eggplant Parmigiana/ Melon-Parma ham/ tartare di manzo. Omg! I can't even describe the taste of their tomato sauce (eggplant parmigiana) . MY FAV. ever! Main course : gnocchi 4 formaggi . Resuming it was a spectacular dinner, the food was amazing by far the best I have ever tasted in Miami. We had some mishaps with the delivery of some dishes but nothing mentionable. Staff attentive and friendly. It is worth mentioning that they have an Italian Mini market with endless products. It seemed very clever to me since after dinner or lunch you can go shop some Italian delicatessen. We can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband and I had dinner here last night and cannot stop thinking about the whole experience. All the servers and the owners of the restaurant were extremely warm and welcoming and the food was SPECTACULAR. The location itself is quaint and offers a romantic atmosphere that feels very charming. We cannot wait to go back and try more of their delicious food. I highly recommend the spinach ravioli, it was our favorite dish! read more

Auténtica comida italiana, un lugar acogedor. El servicio un poco lento pero sin dudas lo recomiendo read more

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We came to Emilia's on a whim in hope of really good pasta and this gem delivered. The set up is warm and welcoming with friendly servers to match. Unfortunately, it was late in the evening so we missed out on seeing the prep area live in action. To start the night we had the prosciutto plate with a delicious side of bread. Then for my entrée I ordered the tortellini, though tasty it left me longing for a second round of bread. I would recommend choosing a more filling plate. Our night ended on a high note with the tiramisu. Trust in me and order your own, their tiramisu is too good to share! read more

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Valentina was great! She was very helpful and explained the food very well. The pastas were amazing and made by hand! I definitely recommend this italian restaurant here by the beach. We also had the mussles in white garlic sauce! Very very tasty that we had to order twice that dish. We will be coming here more often read more

Underwhelming. The restaurant seats perhaps 40 people inside and 10 more al fresco at the curb. Decor is folksy Italian. Service is terribly slow. Pasta took over 40 minutes to get ready. My pumpkin cappelletti were insipid and undercooked (not al dente, undercooked). The ragu, however, was quite flavorful. Salad portions are very small. Ordered the chocolate salami for dessert, which was quite good. Inadequate and very slow service, somewhat expensive prices, inconsistent food. read more

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Terrible service. Rude staff. Food awful. Had to send back to kitchen. I've never done that before. AND I am a LOCAL. They should know better. Shut this place down. read more

This is one of my favorite neighborhood places, good Italian food from the region of Emilia Romagna. I always enjoy it and now that the outdoor has been extended, it is really lovely to sit outside, today we went there for lunch, very enjoyable. I had Tagliatelle Panna Salsiccia e Funghi, this is one of my favorite, fresh tagliatelle with homemade sausage, mushrooms and cream sauce, very rich and very tasty and my friend had the Tagliatelle Carciofi e Limone, fresh tagliatelle with artichokes & lemon, this has a more delicate taste, I would recommend the one with Sausage, Mushroom and cream ......... of course I do We lingered there for quite a while chitchatting and enjoyed a nice bottle of Falanghina white wine, always good for lunch, at the end finished with espresso coffee, I am Italian I am very picky about my espresso, normally I really don't like drinking espresso in restaurants as very often it is really bad and bitter but, our server Viviana, insisted that I should try it and, she was right, it was good so, thumbs up for espresso as well. Viviana was really lovely, so well done on all fronts. I am already a regular and of course I will come back again for more @via_emilia9 read more

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I ordered take out. The spinach ravioli, and tiramisu. The staff was nice on the phone and while picking up the order. This restaurant has great reviews so I was looking forward to trying it. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. The ravioli didn't really have a lot of flavor and felt quite dry. The tiramisu on the other hand was pretty good. But, it was a disappointing first try for the $17 ravioli. I hope my next meal there lives up to the great reviews. read more

Via Emilia 9 - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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best Italian, true made from scratch and the service is excellent Never had a bad meal read more