Via 45The ambiance is warm and inviting.The ambiance is warm and inviting. Each time that I have dined at Via 45, the food has been exceptional! A true culinary experience. Service is very personal. Via 45 is sensitive to special dietary requirements and provides fabulous dishes for EVERYONE! A fabulous dining experience on every level!5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service and the food areThe service and the food are always consistently good.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMCountry family kitchen1st time customer. Friday night May 6 at 6PM Service highly attentive. Menu varies..so you are always anticipating "what's cooking tonight". Limited (but in a very good way that they can concentrate on making it great) selection, but something for everyone. I reserved online and got a call back the day before dinner to confirm, and ASK IF I HAD ANY FOOD ALLERGIES SO THEY COULD PREPARE AHEAD FOR US!!!!!!! Have none -but amazed that they cared to adjust cooking to ANY NEEDS!. But, that is how these folks work. these gals are destined for a bigger venue. Have the ingredients of healthy seasonal flare, coupled with perfecting sauces, food quality, and value. BYOB. Really great night and VERY pleased..you will be too. Enjoy!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat food, great peopleThe owners of the restaurant are also the chefs, and they use local ingredients in their made-to-order dishes.
It's the perfect date spot, or a great place to go out with friends. I'm not so sure how kid friendly it is, though it's not exactly kid un-friendly (we've brought our little ones there once or twice).
My wife & i get there about once or twice a month & have never been disappointed.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFRESH!If you do not appreciate the painstaking effort of assuring freshness...you should not be eating out! To be greeted (Table by Table) personally by the proprietor is a "A". I never ever eat pork outside of my wifes cooking (she was born in Cuba, enough said) I had the 14oz. Pork Chop, It was PERFECT especially after seeing this 1 1/2" chop itwas PERFECT!
My wife had the Skate fish that was the best seafood dish shes' had in awhile. With four adults plates being cleared to nothing left...Veggies, Deserts to ream about till my next visit!
Thank you Lauren5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe menu is crafted dailyThe menu is crafted daily and our selections this evening were salads, fish, pasta, desert. Food selections were all quite good. The owner/chefs are ever present in the kitchen and dining rooms engaging their guests, wonderful people. This is a BYOB establishment, which we like. If you want very good food, nice people, and friendly but unobtrusive service VIA 45 is for you.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMDelightfulExcellent food and service. Planning a repeat dinner soon!5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMLived up to the hypeWe had heard a lot about this restaurant and finally gave it a try. It was a great experience, the ingredients are top quality and prepared simply resulting in a delicous meal. Amy, our waitress, was excellent and one of the owners stopped at our table, you could see she really cares about her customers having a good meal and experience. We'll be back.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMWE'VE NEVER HAD A BAD MEALWE'VE NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL HERE AND ALWAYS ENJOY OURSELVES. THE CHEF ALWAYS COMES TO THE TABLE TO CHECK ON THINGS. VERY FRIENDLY.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food and service wasThe food and service was excellent. Our waitress was very good, friendly and engaging. The food was delicious., The waitress informed us before we ordered that each meal is cooked to order. If you are in a rush this is not the place to go4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMbrought friends this time.brought friends this time. they said thank you for info on restaurant and great food, great value considering care and quality4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, the chefs customizedGreat food, the chefs customized the food to fit us, we got an appetizer that wasn't on the menu because they remembered my fiance likes bacon and shrimp. Just a great experience.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWe absolutely love comingWe absolutely love coming to Via 45, we have never been disappointed with our meals! Via 45 is our favorite restaurant in Red bank!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst and foremost the foodFirst and foremost the food was delicious. All four of us enjoyed the appetizers and meals.
Our only issue was the seating. Do not sit at the first table by the hostess stand. Every single person walking in goes by you and bumps the table; even the hostess and waitress had some trouble getting by. They should not have a table there; it was quite distracting and bothersome especially to my friend sitting in the aisle. We will be back, but won't be sitting there.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a lovely, leisurelyIt was a lovely, leisurely dinner, with good service and great food!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMVia 45 is our favorite restaurant.Via 45 is our favorite restaurant. The menu changes daily and the chefs/ owners always accommodate vegetarians and those on a gluten free diet. The food us made to order and well worth the wait. The servers are personable and attentive4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMDon't Forget the Desserts!Went with 4 other business associates and had yet another great meal. And don't forget the dessert.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMCulinary excellence in Red BankOur experience was extremely rewarding. The food was thoughtfully conceived, perfectly prepared, and artfully served. We were disappointed to learn that the waiter who had taken care of us the last few times had left but our current waiter was an excellent replacement. He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We will certainly return soon.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent!My favorite local restaurant, always delicious food in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMA Diamond in a sea of restaurantsLiving in Red Bank, we have many excellent restaurants to go to and during our 2 years there, we have visited many, but NONE like Via 45. In a word it was OUTSTANDING ! The food was fresh, prepared to order, served with a smile and our overall experience on Easter Sunday was excellent. Coming for a family in the restaurant business my standards are high and I must say the restaurant exceeded my lofty expectations. I would recommend Via 45 without any hesitation or reservation and look forward to dining there again and again and again !!!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMFood is great as is the service.Food is great as is the service. A nice little high quality restaurant in downtown Red Bank.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a nice meal at viaWe had a nice meal at via 45. We thought the prices were a bit steep, but the food was tasty, well presented and the wait staff was attentive. My daughter is gluten- free and they are very accommodating.The scallop dish was very good and the desserts were devoured to their last drops.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food and attentive service!Excellent food, service and ambiance all lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients. We ordered the Clams Bianca, Scallops 45 and Whole Grilled Bronzino and all were outstanding. This was our first visit to Via 45 can't wait to go back.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I had a concertMy husband and I had a concert at the count basie - made reservations at Via 45 - oh, my goodness it was outstanding - I ordered short rib ravioli with cream mushroom sauce, the best ravioli I have ever had - the olive oil dipping sauce was excellent - my husband ordered the tuna, it was a little over cooked for our taste, but that was probably due to fact we were not clear to the wait staff. I would go back again and again.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful diningWe had a wonderful dining experience, although there was some obvious tension amongst the staff as the hostess did not show up for work. Despite the slight tension, the food was delicious and the service was good. We will definitely be coming back again & again!3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent! LimitedThe food was excellent! Limited menu due to have not knowing exactly which fresh foods they will be able to buy. Not a problem. The limited choices were varied.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed our evening at ViaEnjoyed our evening at Via 45. Food was excellent as usual. Service was outstanding waitress Diane was wonderful!!!!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful atmosphere....feelsBeautiful atmosphere....feels like a Tuscan farmhouse. We were a group of five and every dish was fresh and delicious....arugula, blueberry and watermelon salad (never would have thought it could be so yummy), mussels in white wine and garlic (bread to mop up broth), shrimp,asparagus, tomatoes and garlic over penne (intensely flavorful), barramundi with lemon and herbs (fresh and simply prepared) and eggplant paremsan prepared perfectly. Excellent restaurant....highly recommend.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I have beenMy husband and I have been to Via 45 about six times now, and each visit was memorable. All the entree choices are wonderfully prepared, and the menu is handwritten and changes daily, depending on what is available at market each day. It is a BYO restaurant, and the ambiance is friendly and cozy. It's very eclectic in decor, and I feel like I'm dining in someone's home. Via 45 is chef-owned and operated, and the attention to detail is obvious in every dish they prepare. You won't be disappointed. Remember to save room for dessert!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMMade to order menu. SmallMade to order menu. Small but excellent. Food was very high quality and well presented. Atmosphere is warm and charming. Service was attentive, informative and un-rushed. A very pleasant and comfortable dining experience. Highly recommended.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AM4 friends had a birthday celebratio4 friends had a birthday celebration dinner. The salads, entrees and desserts were all delicious and the staff was helpful. We would highly recommend Via 45.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food - Rushed ServiceVia 45 has been my favorite restaurant in Red Bank since it opened. I have dined here countless times and have never had a bad experience. The food as well as the service has always been outstanding, until this last visit. The food is still outstanding, however, our server lacked training. She rushed us saying said that there were reservations after us so be ready to order by the next time she came back?? Seriously? We barely just sat down. Via 45 is known for it's cook to order meals. You have to plan to be there for several hours if you are ordering several courses. It's a slow & relaxing dining experience which is one of it's assets. Not so if with the server we had. The owners need to be mindful of their servers-it can be a detriment.2/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWe loved our dinner at Via45!We loved our dinner at Via45! Our waitress was very nice and helpful. She explained that the menu changed everyday, but the chefs were willing to create whatever we wanted as long as they had the ingredients. She recommended the chicken parmesan, which was not on the menu (eggplant parmesan was and they had chicken), so I ordered that. It was so delicious! My husband had the pork chop which he enjoyed every last bite of. We split an artichoke appetizer and an apple tart for dessert - and everything was made with attention to detail - and you could taste it! The restaurant felt very homey and cozy, and we are looking forward to going back again soon!1/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love Via 45. The ownersWe love Via 45. The owners and chefs are excellent at making anyone feel welcome with their delicious food. They also are excellent at making gluten free bread and desserts.2/7/2013 12:00:00 AMAn Italian restaurant thatAn Italian restaurant that marches to its own beat. An that is a beautiful thing. Highly recommended!12/13/2012 12:00:00 AM