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Everything just tastes wonderfully fresh and the food is very flavorful. My only complaint is that it is cash only.

I just had lunch here for the first time. The Gnocco was phenominal and the lasagna was awesome! Excellent place!

Recently left NYC and this is the only restaurant we go to when we come back. The food is authentic regional Italian and amazing. The lasagne tastes just like in Bologna and like nowhere else in the city. The room feels a little cold/industrial, as many have noted, but who cares with the food so good and at very reasonable prices. Many of the waitstaff have been there for years and are always helpful and friendly. They also have some great wines that are impossible to find anywhere else. One note- portions are definitely American sized - ordering a pasta course and a main course would be way too much food for one person.

Totally dedicated to food and wine from Emilia-Romagna, this restaurant has really interesting, unusual, perfectly made food - and the service is kind, helpful, and warm from start to finish. Amazing hot chocolate, too.

Very delicious food from Emilia region forget the "Italian"(!!) fettuccine alfredo, maccaroni and cheese or pizza broccoli and chicken .. If you crave for something authentic try at least once tortellini in brodo, gnocco fritto, tortelli di zucca or other delicacies from this restaurant menu. Enjoy.. -P

this was a nice find. i credit the people on menupages with my delightful experience at this establishment. i will maybe go back there in the future. i ate the balsalmic chicken (i was disappointed that this came with spinach only and not pasta) and my beautiful date ate some penne with fresh mozzarella and basil. I ate the rest of her pasta too because i was pretty hungry. :) :) :)

Anyone who thinks the food at this place is sub-par or not that great doesn't know anything about Italian food. I have traveled all over Italy, eaten in many Italian restaurants in the US, and am a pretty good cook myself. Via Emilia has some of the best Italian food in NYC at the best prices. All of the food is good but the pastas are above and beyond excellent one is more delectable than the next. The gnocco fritto are also pretty amazing and they have an excellent and affordable wine list. The only thing I have to criticize about this restaurant is the decor. It is a big, garage like space that the owners obviously decorated themselves. It lacks any real warmth or style. The front area is like a bowling alley. I do wish they'd invest a little money and hire a professional to redecorate but, that being, said, the decor will not stop me from going back again and again. It is by far the best value for your money and the owner and staff are all very friendly. I can't wait till my next meal at Via Emilia!