Via Vite is a downtown Cincinnati Italian restaurant led by Chef Cristian Pietoso, who brings authentic Tuscan culinary expertise from Florence and renowned international kitchens. The restaurant offers a refined yet approachable dining experience rooted in traditional Italian flavors crafted with high culinary standards. Its longstanding presence and chef-driven menu distinguish it as a go-to destination for genuine Italian cuisine in the city.

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Mon-Fri 4PM - 6PM

Drink Specials

  • $11 Sgroppino
    • Madisono's Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet
    • Grapefruit Vodka and Prosecco
  • $11 Via Vite Negroni
    • Tanqueray no.10 Gin
    • Campari
    • Carpano Antica Vermouth
  • $11 Aperol Spritz
    • Aperol
    • Prosecco
    • Soda
    • Orange Garnish
  • $11 Italian Mule
    • Ketel One Vodka
    • Via Vite’s Limoncello
    • Lime Juice
    • Ginger Beer
    • Lime Twist
  • $13 PRIMAVERA OLD FASHIONED
    • Buffalo Trace
    • Honey Simple
    • Orange Bitters
    • Honeycomb
  • $12 PALERMO PALOMA
    • El Jimador
    • Grapefruit Juice
    • Lime
    • Rosemary Simple
  • $8 House White Wine
  • $8 House Red Wine
  • $6 Peroni Draft
  • $8 CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL MULE
    • Cranberry
    • Ginger Beer
    • Lime
  • $8 VIA VITE PA-NO-MA
    • Grapefruit Juice
    • Lime
    • Rosemary Simple

Food Specials

  • $9 Bruschetta
    • Fig jam
    • olive oil whipped goat cheese
    • almond
    • chive
  • $9 Veal Meatballs
    • Veal Ricotta Meatballs
    • lemon zest
    • Parmigiano Reggiano
    • tomato butter sauce
  • $10 Arancini "Cacio e Pepe"
    • Risotto
    • fontina
    • Parmigiano Reggiano
    • black pepper
  • $8 Silky Potato-Leek Soup
    • Housemade croutons
    • Parmigiano Reggiano
    • white truffle oil
  • $15 Prosciutto Service
    • 600 day cured prosciutto di Parma
    • grilled bread
    • butter
  • $13 STRACCIATELLA PANZANELLA
    • English cucumbers
    • heirloom tomatoes
    • shaved red onion
    • croutons
    • chive oil
    • Calabrian lemon vinaigrette
  • $9 Potato Soufflé
    • Melted Irish butter
    • parmigiano
    • trapanese pesto
  • $11 Boucheron Goat Cheese
    • Spring mix
    • friseé
    • pistachio
    • raspberry-truffle dressing
  • $10 Classic Caesar Salad
    • Lettuce
    • caesar dressing
    • housemade croutons
    • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • $11 Roasted Beet & Kale Salad
    • Olive oil whipped goat cheese
    • baby organic kale
    • sherry almond vinaigrette
    • candied pecans) (gluten free

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Highlights

  • Authentic Tuscan cuisine crafted by a Florence-trained chef with experience at top European kitchens
  • Chef Cristian Pietoso's deep family and professional ties to Cincinnati's Italian dining scene
  • Menu rooted in traditional Italian recipes with a chef-driven approach and refined execution

Important Details

  • Reservations are required for dining
  • Contact via phone or online system for booking

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