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.

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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