I've eaten at Via Veneto many times, and the food has always been very good, and consistent. I wouldn't characterize it as inspired cooking, but rather good solid every day cooking. The staff are always pleasant and accommodating. For example, we have come with children who had to have food right away, and they always managed to get them food immediately. I find the portions more than large enough, without the completely over the top size that typifies many Italian restaurants. In the general geographic (perhaps 5 mile area) this is one of the best restaurants. Consequently when I'm in this area I eat here frequently.

Interesting Italian fare for a price. Actually not too bad a price...
Excellent service and a varied menu make this a very nice neighborhood eatery. Appetizers of note include a stuffed roasted squash filled with roasted vegetables. This proved quite popular even with the non-vegetarian crowd. Also particularly good are the spinach stuffed gnocchi in a tomato cream sauce. The potato dumplings were tender but had enough body to avoid the disastrous starchy masses that are often served. We tried a couple of fish dishes (Chilean Sea Bass in at tomato caper sauce, and grilled halibut). Both were quite good - the fish was fresh, and not overwhelmed by the sauce.

Easily worth a visit if you're on the North Side...