FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The kitchen
Our cuisine
What kind of cuisine is it?
It is signature Emilia-Romagna cuisine: at La Via Emilia we reinterpret the traditional cooking of Emilia-Romagna —one of Italy’s great gastronomic regions— in the key of the land that hosts us, Catalonia, here in Barcelona.
Does Emilia-Romagna mean Italian?
No: there is no such thing as one Italian cuisine — there are at least twenty, each from a different region. In Emilia-Romagna cuisine the key elements are pasta, cured meats and many variations of bread.
So is it Italian cuisine?
Yes and no: our cooking is built on fresh egg pasta, an element recognised around the world as a symbol of Italian cuisine.
What is egg pasta?
Egg pasta is the perfect synthesis of the lightest flour and the freshest eggs, from the healthiest hens, kneaded by hand.
Handmade pasta in Barcelona?
At La Via Emilia, our fresh egg pasta is made by hand every day in Barcelona and served the very same day, to offer it as fresh as possible.
The menu
Menu & dietary needs
Do you have a tasting menu?
Yes, on request and with advance notice: at La Via Emilia our tasting menus are the fruit of a journey of study built on our typical Italian, seasonal products.
Are there options for coeliacs?
Yes, at La Via Emilia we offer fresh gluten-free pasta produced in dedicated, certified workshops.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We have several options for vegetarians, and we do our best to look after our vegan guests too, although the alternatives are more limited in a cuisine founded on eggs and cured meats.
Your visit
Hours & location
When do you open?
La Via Emilia opens on 15 July 2026 at 8:00 pm. From 16 July onwards we are open Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00–4:00 pm and 8:00 pm–midnight.
Where are you?
La Via Emilia is in the heart of the Esquerra de l’Eixample, at Carrer d’Enric Granados 107, 08008 Barcelona, Spain.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, the area offers plenty of nearby car parks, so your experience can be as pleasant as possible.
Good to know
Before you come
Is there a dress code?
The suggested dress code is smart casual.
Can you host private events, corporate dinners or large groups?
Yes. For special requests and bookings of more than 6 people, contact us on +34 610 151080 or at reserva@laviaemilia.com — we will be delighted to accommodate you.
What languages does the staff speak?
Our staff is multilingual: English, Italian, Portuguese and, of course, Spanish and Catalan.
Are dogs welcome?
Of course: your four-legged friends are welcome in our restaurant.