I got the rigatoni verde($28) , sourdough bread($6) and espresso martini ($16). The bread was very good and fresh! Paired excelled with the dips and olive oil. The espresso martini was by far one of the best ones I've had easily, a top 3! The food came out in about 25 minutes and the rigatoni verde was absolutely delicious! Al dente pasta with a really good sauce! This was a very delicious meal, easily a top 3 Italian restaurant experience I've had! Staff were friendly! Overall this was probably my favorite restaurant within the Mystic area! Definitely recommended!! Food(50%): 9.4 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.8/10 read more

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Beautiful restaurant inside and out and fantastic service. I hit up happy hour and these are my thoughts. Bruschetta- not bad nice spin on a traditional dish but definitely not bruschetta. Rhode Island Calamari- very different from any calamari I've ever had. The calamari was cooked perfectly very tender and it wasn't chewy at all just not my cup of tea. Mozzarella Di Bufala- Definitely the most disappointing dish of all. 13 dollars for 4 small bites??? Absolutely not worth it. Now they claim the espresso martini is the best in Mystic.?? Not sure how many bars are in Mystic but if you're claiming you have the best espresso martini it should be amazing and it just wasn't. I've had hundreds of espresso martinis in my life and this one was just average. Sorry but completely overhyped. read more

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Sat at the bar since no reservations and also love peppering and annoying the staff with our questions about what is coming out of the kitchen! They were entertained (I hope) by our presence. I ate so much bread and the accompaniments that I didn't think I could handle the pasta but "where there is a will there is a way" and I persevered. That porcini mezzaluna was DIVINE. Even hubs who doesn't care for ricotta was in my plate the whole time. Don't skip on the dessert - we enjoyed tiramisu and that decadent Italian flourless chocolate cake back at our place. Great addition to the already amazing Mystic food scene. read more

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On the recommendation of a local we booked a dinner reservation here. We arrived early to enjoy happy hour - the calamari was out of this world. It was not fried, the roasted peppers were a great addition and the fra diavolo sauce was superb. We went upstairs to have dinner and were seated at the window which was a nice surprise. The staff were very courteous and the service was top notch. My husband ordered the special which was a ribeye and I ordered the other special which was lobster with a pasta that is similar to angel hair in a tomato sauce. We were very happy with our selections. We also ordered nanas bread which came with hummus, ricotta and garlic and oil. It was delicious. We enjoyed red wine and the espresso martini. This was a wonderful dinner to close out our long weekend in Mystic. Would highly recommend this spot for a great dining experience from top to bottom. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary last night at Via Emilia. What an absolutely wonderful celebration. From the friendly and cheerful service we got from Wendy, to the incredible food and wonderful atmosphere, it was a perfect evening. Thank you for what you do. read more

Great food. Nicely decorated for Christmas ! Staff was attentive ! The bread and spreads were my favorite . read more

Via Emilia - Pork chop and parpadelle - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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So happy we decided to eat there out of so many other choices in downtown Mystic. Very friendly staff, Amanda made our evening very pleasant. It is so nice to have a waitress with personality for a change. Pretty restaurant with very nice vibe. Food was amazing! Tiramisu was one of the best we ever had and we've been to a cooking class in Rome last thanksgiving break. read more

Gorgeous interior with a warm inviting vibe. Service was very skilled and helpful, and super engaging. We tried the porcini mezza Luna and the rigatoni with pork shoulder. Don't skip the sourdough bread either! Excellent experience will return very soon. read more

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Everything was exceptional. The scallops were perfectly done while being sweet, crunchy, and chewy. The calamari is not your typical calamari, not being fried and actually having a touch of spice. The sauce is not typical Marinara sauce. Nonetheless, it was delicious. The melanzane was amazing, crispy, saucy, perfect for eggplant lovers like me. Finally, you can't go wrong with the pappardelle. All the waiters are super friendly and the owner is super nice. read more

The staff were all very nice. The food was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals. We started with the Caesar salad. They split it in the kitchen, so my husband could have the croutons on his and mine could be gluten free. The restaurant has many GF options. The housemade gluten free pasta was very good as was the lobster risotto. We topped the meal off with the gluten free chocolate torte. If we ever travel through Mystic again, Via Emilia will definitely be on our list. read more

Vie Emilia in Mystic is outstanding. Handmade pasta, beautifully balanced dishes, and creative combinations done right. We started with the meatballs--moist, tender, and full of flavor--followed by a light, fresh frisée salad. For dinner, the fish special and seared tuna were excellent, but the mezzaluna with porcini filling was phenomenal. We honestly wished we had ordered two more. Drinks are a hit--don't miss the espresso martini with its subtle, refreshing lemon twist. Prices are on the higher side, but for the quality, service, and overall experience, it's absolutely worth it. Friendly, exceptional service from start to finish. read more

Great service, and was so looking forward to this meal but my pastas were not good. My appetizers were delicious and I thought I was in for an incredible meal. The octopus pasta was insanely salty, to the point of being inedible, and the short rib pasta was so gross. The meat was somehow dry but also mushy and felt like it was giving cat food. The espresso martini was also pretty terrible. read more

Beautiful restaurant for food and drinks. The espresso martini was a must try, one of the best I've had in CT. The service was stellar even on a busy day like Valentine's Day. They did their best to accommodate us despite running late which was really appreciated. The pastas were our favorite part of the meal. Huge portions of lobster in our seafood pasta. Would definitely recommend for an intimate evening. read more

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Lovely restaurant experience. We arrived close to closing but did not feel rushed to get through our dinner. Nice, clean and relaxing ambiance. Food was delicious. Recommend the bread platter to start. We enjoyed our meals and the creative cannolis for dessert. Excellent cocktail-Verona. read more

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Small wait for a table but the staff was incredibly accommodating for not booking a reservation. The wine list was beautiful and I ordered the Sancerre. The sourdough bread paired with the hummus, garlic oil and whipped ricotta was Captese was beautiful. The mozz was so soft; I melted in every bite. The entree was a lobster medley in inked pasta. It was not what I was expecting but it was absolutely delicious. The space is small but has a great vibe. The bartender is busy but welcoming and chatty. It was just a great experience. read more

Great Italian restaurant featuring wine, cheese and salami, and pasta dishes. The focaccia bread is a must have - served with 3 sides, chick pea, roasted garlic in evoo and ricotta. For appetizer we chose the calamari fra diavola which comes in a casserole dish - seasoned with Calabrian peppers. My main was the gnocchi served with prosciutto and spring peas. All pasta is homemade. Very yummy. Conveniently located in downtown Mystic. Great views of Main Street. Service is impeccable. read more

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I have to say everything that we had here was great. However for the price I think there are better places. I think we walked out with a 250 dollar bill after an appetizer, two entrées, some wine and a dessert. I still think the experience was worth it but there are so many other wonderful restaurants in the area and around town. However, I think the one thing I really loved/life changing was the espresso and ice cream together. I might just go in and have that at the bar on a random Saturday. read more

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The food here was amazing!! My wife and I had such a great experience here. The food was properly portioned, delicious and the appetizer and meals were well spaced out. They have a large selection of wine and beverages. Our server was very attentive, kind and funny. He helped give us recommendations and helped make our night special. The ambiance was nice, dimly light, and very nice decor during the Christmas season. You pay for what you get here, very good quality! Perfect place for a fancy Italian date! read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday night with no reservation. The manager was able to seat us at a high top table in the bar. I couldn't wait to try the expresso martini. It was advertised as the best ever! It definitely was made well! No baileys, real expresso and a rich froth on top. We sampled the charcuterie board. It was a nice array of meats & cheeses. I personally could do without the Mortadella and would prefer Sopressata or salami but a choice wasn't given. For dinner we shared the chicken cutlet topped with crispy prosciutto with an arugula salad. I loved it! Excellent dinner and service. read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Popped in for happy hour to kill some time before a meeting and wasn't disappointed! The restaurant is beautiful with good sized cocktails and tasty food. My husband said the oysters were some of the best he's ever had. Looking forward to returning in the future for an actual meal because everything smelled absolutely amazing! read more

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The oysters were delicious, grilled peach mignonette was phenomenal. My husband had a Negroni and loved it. I order the double espresso martini & was a big fan! It was a tad sweet but still awesome. Our bartender was incredibly kind. Loved the vibe of the place. Can be casual but you can definitely dress up for a nice dinner too. Hope to come back! read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Pappardelle The pasta is freshly made, which is always my preference. It's was slightly under cooked, they could've boiled it a tad longer. The short rib Ravi was flavorful, even though the rib was a little tough. Not enough sauce was provided, so ask for extra if you order this dish. Chocolate Torte I expected more cherries to be inside the torte. Without the garnish of cherries on top it was kind of bland. The wine Invetro was a great paring with the pasta. Polpettine Their version of meatballs was outstanding. Tender, flavorful. A must have when you are there! All in all I would say it's worth a stop when in Mystic! read more

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Such a lovely lovely place, with equally as lovely people working there! From seating to service, everyone was so helpful and kind. The ambiance is a 10/10 and when they say the best espresso martini around, they're NOT joking! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Via Emilia - Espresso Martini (and you can decaf, too!) - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

This place was amazing. We got the Caesar, pappardelle, and rigatoni, all of which were amazing. The espresso martinis were some of the best I've ever had along with another cocktail I got read more

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There is no skirting around the fact that Mystic is a charming city. Add to that a great Italian restaurant in the center of town and you've got yourself a scene straight out of a movie. Dim low lighting makes this a perfect date night spot. Service was great, and for the life of me, I cannot recall the names of all the dishes we tried. What I can recall, however, was that the pasta was incredible. Lemony butter sauce was light and airy, complementing the little pockets of creamy wild mushroom goodness. read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

If you're thinking twice about this place, just do it! Via Emilia was incredible! I've eaten in many of restaurants in Italy, and this was as close to authentic as I've ever had in the states. It was incredible. The pasta was all amazing. There were seven of us and not one of us was upset with a single thing that we had at this restaurant. Definitely make a reservation and our waitress, Wendy was incredible. We loved her! thank you Via Emilia and Wendy!! read more

Via Emilia reminded us of one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Bar Harbor, Maine. It had a similar vibe -- cozy and welcoming yet elegant and refined. The restaurant was perfect for our weekend getaway in Mystic, given its central location, right by the famous Mystic Bridge. We made reservations earlier that week for Friday dinner, and I am so glad I did; they were packed! The menu was extensive and had many options, everything from pasta to meats. The pasta included Italian classics, but they added their house twists to most dishes. We started with the mozzarella cheese as an appetizer and were quite impressed -- the hot peppers on top made for a nice combo and added a spicy kick that you don't often find at Italian restaurants. My partner had sweet potato gnocchi with Fontina cheese. It was delicious, but it was also quite heavy. The fontina cheese was the star of the dish. I had the Pollo: two chicken pieces served with gigante beans and braised greens. The sides had more flavor than the chicken. The chicken was good, but it could have used more flavor. We ordered a bottle of Venetian wine to go with our dinner. Most of their wine costs around $45-50 for the cheapest bottle. Service was top-notch. Our server was attentive throughout the night. We spent $140 for two, which included two entrees, one app, and one bottle of wine. Not bad! We left satisfied and would return. read more

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Such a romantic and beautiful restaurant. Very cozy for a fall or winter night. Great service and wait staff. Food was amazing. Highly recommend their home made fresh pasta and short rib in sauce as well as their mussels and sourdough bread. Chef's kiss. read more

Via Emilia - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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This place is amazing! I came here with my family shortly after the New Year and so we got to see the beauty of Mystic around the holidays. It really provides a great ambiance for your meal. The food was great. I ordered the gnocchi (a go-to at Italian restaurants) and I was not disappointed. I was also pleased to see that the drink menu features a few mocktails (highly appreciated given that I'm ten years sober and club soda gets old after a while). Portions are generous while saving some room for dessert. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, even specifying what types of pasta were offered as gluten-free. read more

Kyle, first to tell a customer that you disagree with them is unacceptable, but then to throw your server under the bus and say that she didn't put the order in is just flat out disgusting! Waiting an hour and 25 minutes for an entrée that then arrives cold is deplorable! To then tell me that you have a 25 minute fire time, Have a nice mea? Really so the hour and 35 minutes I just waited as a figment of my imagination? No apology? The table next to me asked for beef Ragu and was served pork Ragu and has a religious issue with that! To the owner of this establishment, please get rid of Kyle. He is extremely detrimental to your business. read more

Food and ambiance were both amazing. When I first booked the table of 8 5 days before the day of the dinner, they didn't have the time I preferred so I booked an earlier time slot. However, the host advised that I call back a day before the reservation to see if anyone had canceled. Thankfully, someone did and I was able to get the time that I wanted. The table was ready when we arrived. The service was well paced and the waiter was very friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed the food and the portions were perfect. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Via Emilia was a comfortable and welcoming place for dinner on a cold November evening! The menu had a nice variety of dishes, and included the ability to substitute house-made gluten-free pasta (which was fantastic). Our waiter was really knowledgeable and helped us understand what could and couldn't be made GF, as well as options for requesting vegetarian dishes in case we didn't see the exact right option on the menu. The wine list was wonderful and when it was time for dessert, our waiter also brought out a sample of an amaro to taste because we did not know what those were! The food was absolutely delicious! I was particularly impressed with the mushroom ravioli dish - it is very common to have a vegetarian option at an Italian restaurant be mushroom based, but I have found very commonly these dishes are way too heavy and have an absurd quantity of mushrooms. Their Mezzaluna ravioli dish was delightful and beautifully balanced. We actually all had it, including a variation the chef created so that one of the dishes would be gluten-free. We all agreed that our meal at Via Emilia was just what we needed for a warm and comforting way to finish off a family wedding weekend. There was great intentionality with everything they did here - I really felt like they took time with us and wanted to give us an outstanding experience. I live elsewhere in Connecticut but will be tempted to drive back for another meal here! read more

Via Emilia - Inside the restaurant looking towards the front - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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The restaurant is small. Definitely need a reservation. The upstairs was cute, but a little loud. Food was excellent read more

Via Emilia - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Absolutely wonderful. The most incredible Italian culinary experience. A gorgeous restaurant set right in the middle of the beautiful downtown Mystic area, it is a must try for anyone who visits this amazing town and has an appetite for incredible Italian food. Perfect & ideal for date night. Sourdough break & Olive oil For the table to share. Extremely fresh and delicious. Speck E Zucca The most incredible smoke prosciutto with delicious roasted squash, maple agrodolce & wicked fresh ricotta. This appetizer was absolutely delicious and purely delectable. Highly recommended. Zuppa Di Cozze A very generous portion of perfectly cooked mussels with marinated peppers sitting in a delicious saffron broth & served with fresh and toasted sourdough bread. Bistecca An absolutely glorious cut of prime NY strip steak cooked to perfection with roasted squash & caramelized shallots. The temperature of the cut was simply sublime. The caramelized shallots, garlic and Rosemary on top of the cut then add the most amazing combination of flavors that you will for sure savor every single bite. Squid Ink Lobster Ravioli From their Specials menu, so happy we asked to hear the specials. This special item immediately stood out as a must try. And it certainly delivered in abundance. Cannot even begin to describe the insatiable flavor profile that this dish delivered. The raviolis were fresh made with a perfect ratio filled with deliciously seasoned lobster. I simply have no words on the sauce. Absolutely incredible. If this item is still part of their specials, you must try it. Could not have been happier with our choices of entrees. Both dishes were plate licking good and believe me we wanted to lick both dishes. Pro tip...!!! Say yes to dessert. The cheesecake and their cannolis are a must try. You will not be disappointed. Cannot wait to make a return trip to Mystic and once again dine at Via Emilia. Truly appreciate the wonderful dinning experience they delivered. read more

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This is the best food i had in a long time and i eat out a lot. we ate it so fast we forgot to take photos. everyone was friendly and the food was perfect. the scallops were crispy on the outside and soft inside. it was so fresh i can't believe it. read more

I love it here! This restaurant is so cozy and the service is fantastic. Everyone is so kind. They offer a gluten free pasta that is great. Their cocktails are done very well. It was my birthday when I went so they gave us complimentary cannolis that were AMAZING. read more

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In full disclosure, I'm an Italian food snob. The ambience, customer service and overall restaurant were awesome - centrally located in Mystic, quiet restaurant and excellent host/wait staff. Unfortuantely, the highly recommended (by the staff) tagliolini was terrible. It was definitely my worst meal in Mystic that week, and the red sauce was really bad. It was also not pipping hot when served. My friend's melanze eggplant dish was good, however. And IMO, Italian restaurants shouldn't charge for bread! read more

Very tasty food! Great service, great location. Only complaint js the small portion for this meal! The photo is how it came, i didn't eat any yet. read more

Via Emilia - Pasta with slow cooked beef and sweet onions and parm. I forget what it was called on the menu. - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Took my Grandmother here for her birthday and we could not be more pleased. The ambiance was cozy, with some old school dinner music playing. The service was fantastic as well. Our server was super knowledgeable and helped make our experience so great. For starter, you get homemade bread with whipped ricotta and Sicilian olive oil (yum!). We ordered mozzarella di bufala as an appetizer. The mozzarella with peppers was fresh and had great oregano and basil flavored olive oil that we loved dipping our bread in! For our entree, we had the Agnolotti. It was unlike anything I've had, made with homemade pasta and a light and refreshing lemon flavored sauce. The portions are the perfect size and we didn't feel too full afterwards. It was a great experience and I highly recommend to all if you're looking for a nice Italian dinner. read more

Via Emilia - Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Consistently good! Wish the menu changed a bit more though. Best Espresso Martinis anywhere. Kyle and his Team are friendly and accommodating! Love bringing family and friends who fly in here. read more