Welcome to Via 417

“ Was looking for somewhere to dine near Astra Lumina at the Abington Arts Center late afternoon on a Sunday. After finding a few places, we ended up at VIA 417, a quaint Italian restaurant tucked into a downtown city block. We were promptly seated in this cozy Italian spot and given a nice warm bread basket that we paired with a wonderful, quality olive oil. Divine! Decided on a Caesar Salad and a shrimp & spinach ravioli w/ a cognac rose cream sauce. Both were EXCELLENT! The salad tasted fresh and flavorful. The shaved parm, croutons and dressing were all just right! The pasta was delicious. Decadent and perfectly cooked with large shrimp. Hard not to finish the plate. My friend ordered the Pappardelle with short rib, which was a pasta-heavy dish that required a take-home box for future enjoyment. Sad that we couldn’t enjoy or even look at Via 417’s dessert menu. I have no doubt that it would’ve been a perfect ending to a perfect meal. For a Sunday early evening, this lovely little spot was quite packed. I suspect it’s likely reservations recommended and a local favorite. ”

“ Such a beautiful intimate restaurant with the most incredible food!!! Such a classy dish that tasted impeccable. Best salmon! Soup was fire and that gnocchi!! Chefs kiss! Will definitely be our new date night spot! ”

“ My wife and I went here for Valentines Day. The ambience and service were fantastic. The food was average and nothing to rave about. I received the Chicken Parmigan and it was nothing to special. The sauce was not that great and the cut of chicken was average. My wife had the gnochi and it was also okay. I would not return here in the future because we have had way better quality food in other restuarants that are BYOB. ”

“ Via 417 is a true gem in Jenkintown. We found this quite by accident - looking for a dining option after viewing the Asta Lumina light show. The food was outstanding from start to finish. I had the pappardelle with sausage, shrimp, and mushrooms in a rich, perfectly balanced cream sauce—comforting, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Dessert was just as impressive: authentic, not-too-sweet tiramisu and a silky panna cotta that tasted like it came straight out of Italy. The service was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. If you’re looking for a cozy spot with excellent Italian food and genuine hospitality, Via 417 is absolutely worth a visit. ”

“ We were in Italy 2 months ago. In cities like Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice. Yesterday we ate at Via 417 and the Pappardelle Fungi and Gnocchi Gorgonzola were AMAZING. My wife and I were commenting both of these dishes were much better than the ones we had in Italy. Staff was amazingly friendly too. I loved this place and we will come back! ”

“ First time trying Via 417, we ordered delivery of the short rib, gnocchi gorgonzola, tiramisu, and panna cotta. The short rib & polenta was phenomenal. It had a deep rich flavor with creamy cheesy polenta. Just fantastic. The gnocchi were very bland, not much gorgonzola flavor, really the only flavor was the walnuts. The gnocchi themselves had a nice texture though. We never had panna Cotta before, but we enjoyed the texture. It was silky and creamy. The topping wasn't that enjoyable though, it had a weird taste maybe almost too concentrated berry flavor, and the dust they added made it gritty. I could eat the inside all day though, it was delicious. The tiramisu was decent, though we personally didn't like the taste of the chocolate syrup on top. Overall we enjoyed it and would like to try other menu items. ”

“ Great BYOB spot… loved the food and excellent service provided ”