“ First of all, the food is outstanding. Should be 5 stars. Unfortunately, there was an overwhelming odor in the restaurant. It smelled like they used a dirty mop or dirty wash cloth on the tables (like mildew). If they could fix that issue, it would be my new favorite restaurant. ”

“ Food and service were both great! Sat in the bar area bartender was very nice and attentive. Keno was a plus! Definitely recommend. ”

“ Delicious eggplant Parmesan, fresh salad with homemade dressing, fresh bread, great service ”

“ Celebrated my birthday at Via Appia with my boyfriend tonight and enjoyed every minute. The bruschetta might've been the best I've EVER had. We couldn't stop eating it and cleaned the plate in record time. My BF went the Build Your Own Pasta route and got rigatoni in marinara and meatballs. The rigatoni were impressive and he loved the sauce. I got the shrimp scampi on fettuccine and it was delectable! HUGE shrimp and a sauce that clung to the fresh made fettuccine. They make their pasta in house, which really does make all the difference. The live music was a nice touch. ALMOST gets 5 full stars but my one complaint is that their pomegranate cosmo isn't made with pomegranate juice, just pomegranate vodka which doesnt really deliver enough pomegranate flavor to differeniate it from a regular cosmo. However, no reall big deal. We will definitely be back! ”

“ My wife and I stopped at Via Appia tonight for our "date" night, when we try to stop at places we have not dined before. Via Appia is relative new Italian eatery along the Boston Posh Road in Wilbraham. It was an hour before closing so the place was nearly empty. Not many people have dinner at 9pm. Our server, Beth, greeted and seated us promptly. This being our first time there, I asked Beth about recommendations. She was knowledgeable and very helpful In deciding what we were going to order. We started with the Appia Meatballs appetizer, my wife ordered the braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and I ordered the baked cheese ravioli. My wife had the house salad and I had the Caesar salad. Beth brought house made Italian bread and a small plate of balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping. In short order the appetizer came out. OMG visually so delicious looking. I wish I had brought my phone to snap photos. Four gorgeous racquetball sized meatballs on a bed of polenta. The meatballs were the filet mignon of meatballs. They were the perfect blend of meats and seasoning. Tender, juicy absolutely delicious. The polenta was creamy and perfectly cooked. Our salads came out next. My Caesar salad was dressed with just the right amount. Our entrees were next. The house made ravioli were huge and al dente. Sauce and melted mozzarella cheese made a warm gooey layer that accompanied the ravioli. My wife's braised beef short ribs were fork tender and in an incredible gravy. It was balanced by some lightly garlicky real mashed potatoes and a mushroom/Brussels sprout side. The meal was finished off with their in house made vanilla panna cotta. Everything exceeded my expectations. The high points were the meatballs and polenta. The only miss was the pickles onion garnish on the braised beef short ribs. The service provided by Beth was exceptional. For the food, a cocktail, a tea, and dessert, the total was just over $100. Plus a well deserved 30% tip. Highly recommend Via Appia for that special occasion or date night. ”

“ Had a little Christmas gathering at Via Appia. They had the best meatballs and sauce ever. The Italian Wedding Soup was delicious too Eggplant Parmesan and Salmon all delicious. Excellent service and nice ambiance. ”

“ Mama Mia! Veal piccata was out of this world 5* Fettuccini Alfredo was magnificent 5* Cesar salad side to start 5* Atmosphere - a little noisy, & lot of people speaking with their hands Fantastic value for the money I'm quite sure I'll be back within the week. ”

“ It's a nice place. My family of seven came in around five o'clock after the Springfield Police Memorial service for a long dinner. Our server Chelsea had fun with us. She was on point when we had finished our dishes and we conveniently placed them where when she had an empty hand she took them off the table. She is someone who enjoys her social work and will make your time enjoyable. We ordered three orders of mozzarella and three orders of portabella Mushrooms. The cooks sent Chelsea out to verify that is what we ordered and we all chuckled and said yes. Mozzarella sticks were good, I didn't have any mushrooms but the table gave them the thumbs up. For an entree I had the lasagna which was delicious. Came in a dish straight from the oven so super hot, which was a benefit considering we wait for everyone to get their meal before digging in. Everyone raved about their meals. Chicken franchise could come with a little more sauce dressed over the chicken. As you can imagine the amount of cheese I indulged was plentiful. Too much to dip into dessert which is unfortunate. ”