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.
Drink Specials
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$11 Sgroppino (Madisono's Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet, Grapefruit Vodka and Prosecco)
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$11 Via Vite Negroni (Tanqueray no.10 Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth)
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$11 Aperol Spritz (Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish)
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$11 Italian Mule (Ketel One Vodka, Via Vite’s Limoncello, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime Twist)
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$13 PRIMAVERA OLD FASHIONED (Buffalo Trace, Honey Simple, Orange Bitters, Honeycomb)
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$12 PALERMO PALOMA (El Jimador, Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Rosemary Simple)
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$8 House White Wine
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$8 House Red Wine
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$6 Peroni Draft
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$8 CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL MULE (Cranberry, Ginger Beer, Lime)
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$8 VIA VITE PA-NO-MA (Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Rosemary Simple)
Food Specials
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$9 Bruschetta (Fig jam, olive oil whipped goat cheese, almond, chive)
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$9 Veal Meatballs (Veal Ricotta Meatballs, lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato butter sauce)
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$10 Arancini "Cacio e Pepe" (Risotto, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper)
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$8 Silky Potato-Leek Soup (Housemade croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil)
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$15 Prosciutto Service (600 day cured prosciutto di Parma, grilled bread, butter)
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$13 STRACCIATELLA PANZANELLA (English cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, shaved red onion, croutons, chive oil, Calabrian lemon vinaigrette)
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$9 Potato Soufflé (Melted Irish butter, parmigiano, trapanese pesto)
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$11 Boucheron Goat Cheese (Spring mix, friseé, pistachio, raspberry-truffle dressing)
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$10 Classic Caesar Salad (Lettuce, caesar dressing, housemade croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano)
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$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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