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Via Vite Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.viaviterestaurant.com
  • Phone: (513) 721-8483
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch:
    Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm

    Dinner:
    Monday -Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
    Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
    Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

    Late night "After Show Menu" Friday & Saturday: 11:00pm - 1:00am

    Saturday & Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Cristian Pietoso
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: For catering for events of all types and sizes contact Events Manager Shawn McCabe at 513-721-8480.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: On Fountain Square, Fifth & Vine Streets
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Fountain Square Parking Garage with entrances between 5th and 6th Streets from both Walnut and Vine Streets. Fountain Square exit provides elevator access that exits right in front of our building.
A word from Via Vite
Via Vite is a contemporary Italian bistro located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati right on Fountain Square. Our menu features Chef Cristian's creative spin on Italian cuisine using the best locally sourced ingredients available. Via Vite is the ideal spot for a quick lunch or a lively dinner… with friends. We have private rooms available for all size groups and types of events.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "Very pleased with our dinner, and it was a birthday celebration, and couldn't have been happier with the outcome of the evening."
    Dined on 7/28/2014
  • "Absolutely wonderful food and even better service."
    Dined on 7/27/2014
  • "The service was very good. Attentive but not overly pushy. It's a fine line to walk, in my opinion. The food was solid. I opted for the crispy gnocchi. While it seemed like a small portion when it was presented, it actually was the perfect portion size and quite filling. The two cocktails I had were fair. Seemed watered down. I would probably stick with wine the next time."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "Located on Fountain Square in downtown Cincy, Via Vite is a great place for a date night. My wife and I especially like the bruschetta and flat bread pizza."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "This was the 2nd time I have been here. Both times I ordered based on the recommendations of the server. Both times it was food I never would have ordered without his/her descriptions."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "We celebrated our nine year anniversary at Via Vite the other day. The ambiance was perfect. The dim lighting provided a romantic atmosphere while the views of Fountain Square provided fun entertainment. Our server was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I would recommend this restaurant to friends."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "I had the Penne pasta with meat sauce and a veal meatball. My wife had the Ginnoche with shrimp. The pasta was about as good as you could get at any mid level Italian restaurant in Cincinnati. My wife found 3 shrimp in her entire entree. The appetizer was good, as was the dessert. I would not go out of my way to eat there again and fortunately, given the size of the bill, we dined on gift cards from our children. Try Ferrari's Little Italy in Madeira for great Italian food, reasonable prices and outstanding choices."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "We were with a group of 6 and everyone loved the food. We enjoyed sitting at a round table so we could all talk and share food! The place was crowded and had a fun atmosphere. Fun night!"
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Christian and his staff worked hard to make sure that we had a great dining experience! I'm a frequent diner there. I took friends visiting from WV to Via Vite because I thought they would enjoy the restaurant's view on the Square. Not only did they love the view but were duly impressed by the beauty of the restaurant and took many pictures! The food was beautifully presented and delicious. At my request Chef Christian prepared my favorite salmon dish that was not on the summer menu. That's truly great customer service! The next day, My friends raved about the restaurant to their Dayton area relatives as we ate at Bob Evans the next morning."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "The food was amazing. Everything is locally sourced. The staff is very friendly and even though it was a busy Friday night the Chef/Owner made it a point to personally check on every table."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Thank you for preparing Chicken Parm (not on the menu...) for my husband. He had a craving for it and said yours was exceptional!! We had a lovely evening together on our anniversary. Excellent service every time."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Fabulous options on the gluten free menu including meatballs and lamb shank over polenta."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "food was great - gnocchi - unbelievable! the octopus appetizer was crazy good too!"
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "I insisted on my girlfriends joining me here for a birthday celebration. This was their first time. We all had an exceptional experience. We tried 3 different wines, 3 appetizers, about 5 different entrees, and 5 desserts. They fell in love!"
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "On a business trip and first time to Via Vite. Wasn't able to get a table on the roof that overlooks Fountain Square, but the horseshoe booth was a good choice as it made for an intimate group discussion. Both the food and service was outstanding. Would have been nice if happy hour was applicable to the dining room since we couldn't get a table on the roof or bar. Chef Cristian made a personal visit to the table, which made us feel special. Will definitely make reservations for future visits to the area."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Working downtown, this is one of my two favorite places to eat. Always enjoy the food and service. Sometimes a little too close to my neighbors but otherwise, a great lunch experience."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Opportunity to meet with childhood friend from Washington DC in town for a conference for the first time in 45 years! The setting, service, food and views were perfect for our sharing after all these years about our divergent paths. Our experience was enhanced by such a nice atmosphere allowing us to talk and be waited on."
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "I first ate at Via Vite for brunch when I found it through Yelp. Brunch was amazing. So much so that we returned with friends for dinner, and we were not disappointed. I ordered the scallops, which were amazing. Everything from the appetizers to the dessert was a taste sensation. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food. One thing to note is that we were there on a Saturday night in July, and the Fountain Square entertainment was not to our liking at the outside seating (not the restaurants fault of course, but something to keep in mind during the summer when dining there)."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Enjoyed a quick meal before our event. Food tasty, but portions rather large. Especially liked the grilled asparagus and beet side. Waiter attentive, but service from kitchen slow but likely due to Saturday night."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "My in laws were visiting and I wantes something down town so we could walk around and see some of Cincinnati. My in laws are very much foodies so when I saw Via Vite and all the great reviews I figured to give it a shot. I was not disappointed! The food was amazing. I had crispy gnocchi which I will be going back to have again as soon as i can! Also we had the bruchetta of the day and unbelievable desserts. I reccomend sharing the chocolate creme brule or the caramel tower. Everything came out perfectly cooked and the chef even came out himself to make sure the food was to our liking. I highly recommend via vita."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "Via Vite is not your run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant. On a recent summer evening we sat outside on Fountain Square. We dined on octopus, an appetizer with beets and goat cheese, and a nice half-bottle of Brunello wine- just the right amount for two. The best part was the chocolate creme brulee for dessert. Fantastico! I will be back!"
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "Food was excellent, with clear, vibrant flavors, and demonstrating a willingness to take risks. Service competent and warm. The chef came out to check on us twice. They were very accommodating with a gluten-free menu. Despite all that, we would have to think hard about going back because the place is so noisy. We were having an early dinner on Thursday night - reservation at 5:00 - and already the the bar was loud and the music cranked up. There is very little separation of the dining room and the bar. So be aware that you are gong to have a very nice dinner and very little conversation!"
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "Took family from out of town to Via Vite for an evening of good food and vibrant downtown experience at Fountain Square. The food was delicious and the service was great."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Food and appetizers were all great! Everyone had something different and all the dishes were delicious. Will defiantly come back for both the atmosphere/food"
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Great classic Italian dishes using local meats and produce. Meatballs are delicious! The polenta was superb. And the pizza delicious. Great service."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "You always know what to expect and Chef Christian has fantastic menu items. We come here often and we've never been disappointed. The host always tries to get my favorite booth! I don't know his name, but almost always there, tall, slender, and very nice ... Thank you!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "We loved the food and the cocktails! Everything was great. Excellent location on the square."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Food and service were excellent! Two had pizza, one had Pork Belly and the other had Fried Gnocchi. All were great. Would definitely go back!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "I had read many reviews and picked this restaurant based on them. The four of us were very disappointed with the food. Would not recommend or go back. Service was very good though."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "From appetizers to after dinner drinks, the food was amazing! We love Italian food, and Via Vite hit the mark - one of the best we've been to locally! We had the bruschetta with yellow peppers, the honeymoon salad, the seafood/pasta mixed dish, and the pasta with lobster and squash."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Great food and happy hour pizza deal is delicious for your tummy and wallet"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "First time back in 2 years due to relocation. A little nervous due to menu changes. Need not have been concerned. Alesha gave great service and Chef Christian delivered a great meal. Best Italian food in the region."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "not great for larger groups at lunchtime. Very noisy and very close quarters.."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "we dined upstairs on a Sunday night and had a great meal. Even better was the choice of wine bottles at 1/2 price. A great bonus and a terrific time."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "We sat upstairs outside and it was so great. We had a view of fountain square and they had concerts going on, it was great!! Food was soooo delicious. Will definitely go back. I made my reservation on opentable and i left special instructions to wish my friend a happy graduation. And I didnt think that they would get it. But the waitress suprised my friend and wished her a happy graduation and she was suprised! And at the end of the meal she brought us dessert on the house for the special occasion. The experience was delightful! :)"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Via Vite was a very nice place to have a scenic patio dinner for two. The food was good and the service was fair but a little to pricey for the portions which I expected.With the other restaurants around the square I would drop the prices a bit considering the other places had more people occupying them during dinner time. It was romantic but I think going to Greaters for dessert and sitting at the square together made it that much more worth while. Our table at dinner was really wobbly and I was still hungry after we ate. I would go back and probably order the pizza next time lol. It was still a nice place."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "I dined here with three other people. We had their featured flatbread with smoked salmon and it was delicious. I had the gnocchi and others got different kinds of pizza. All of the food was so good! One group member's entree was taking a little longer than the rest so the waiter brought him a free side dish to snack on while he waited - very thoughtful. All in all, a wonderful experience!"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "They can't decided if this should be a noisy sports bar or a up scale restaurant.. The food was good but small portions. The noise level was unacceptable. Bar patrons were screaming for their team and making a conversation over dinner impossible. Tables are too close to each other and the staff kept bumping into the chairs."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "If you haven't tried it already, go now to Via Vite! We had a wonderful anniversary dinner and then had more drinks on the patio outside that overlooks the square. We have also been for their incredible happy hour. We highly recommend Via Vite! Delicious food, friendly staff and service, beautiful place to dine! Can't wait for an excuse to go back!"
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "We dined at Via Vite for our friend's 21st birthday and everything was perfect! The staff, food, and environment were flawless!"
    Dined on 6/11/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Cincinnati / Dayton Winners
  • Italian
  • Most Booked
  • Cincinnati Winners
  • Italian
  • Most Booked
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Via Vite has 3 private or semi-private dining rooms on the second floor which seat 8-62 guests, and offer great views of … Fountain Square. Continued
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