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Via Vite, Cincinnati, OH

Via Vite

4.7
4.7
5347 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Via Vite: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Cincinnati Located on Fountain Square, Via Vite offers a contemporary Italian dining experience that delights the senses and transports you to Italy. Chef Cristian Pietoso's passion for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish. From handmade pasta to wood-fired pizzas, each bite showcases the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The diverse menu features classic dishes like Mama's Eggplant Parmigiana and innovative options such as "Lumache alla Vodka." Don't miss the signature Tagliatelle Bolognese, a traditional meat sauce that will leave you craving more. With a modern and elegant ambiance, the restaurant is ideal for a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends. Enjoy live music every night and soak in the vibrant energy of Fountain Square. The friendly and attentive staff at Via Vite are dedicated to ensuring a memorable dining experience, ready to help you choose the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cristian Pietoso
  • Catering
    For catering for events of all types and sizes contact Events Manager Daniel Dicks at 513-721-8480 or events@viaviterestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our variety of private dining spaces are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays and rehearsal dinners to graduations, business dinners, and everything in between. Our knowledgeable team will work closely with you to ensure an unforgettable experience from start to finish!
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    On Fountain Square, Fifth & Vine Streets
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Walking Distance from Government Square Bus Station on 5th Street and Cincinnati Bell Street Car Stop on Walnut and 5th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Via Vite 2025

    $25.00 - $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Via Vite Restaurant has a tradition that is Brunch on Mother's Day Sunday. You will enjoy a Buffet that includes: Freshly baked pastries, caesar salad house made dressing and croutons, shrimp cocktail tower, fresh fruit salad, scrambled eggs, butchers cut bacon, roasted potatoes, penne bolognese, hand made crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue & black truffle, french toast with berries compote and real maple syrup, Italian sausage and bean ragout, shrimp and grits. CARVING STATION : Roasted strip steak, smoked salmon with fresh herb dressing DESSERT: Tiramisu , vanilla risotto w/honey and pistachio, fresh fruit. Adults (12 and Over) $55 per person; Children (11 and under) $25 per person. Reservations for 2-5 Guests have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Reservations for 6+ have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 45 minutes. This is a prepaid experience. We require minimum 7-day notice for cancellations without penalty. Any reservation, cancelled for any reason, less than 7 days in advance will be nonrefundable. Cancellations can be made at info@viaviterestaurant.com
  • Easter Brunch at Via Vite 2025

    $25.00 - $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join Via Vite for our annual Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet! You will enjoy a Buffet that includes: Freshly baked pastries, caesar salad house made dressing and croutons, shrimp cocktail tower, fresh fruit salad, scrambled eggs, butchers cut bacon, roasted potatoes, penne bolognese, hand made crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue & black truffle, french toast with berries compote and real maple syrup, Italian sausage and bean ragout, shrimp and grits. CARVING STATION : Roasted strip steak, smoked salmon with fresh herb dressing DESSERT: Tiramisu , vanilla risotto w/honey and pistachio, fresh fruit. Adults (12 and Over) $55 per person; Children (11 and under) $25 per person. Reservations for 2-5 Guests have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Reservations for 6+ have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 45 minutes. This is a prepaid experience. We require minimum 7-day notice for cancellations without penalty. Any reservation, cancelled for any reason, less than 7 days in advance will be nonrefundable. Cancellations can be made at info@viaviterestaurant.com
  • Red's Opening Day @ Via Vite!

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    Cincinnati's most important day of the year is rounding 3rd and headed for Bolo! Come celebrate the Red's Opening Day with Via Vite! We will be offering a small lunch menu of our house favorites, and of course our famous Tagliatelle Bolognese! Come watch the parade, grab a beer and some bolo, and kick off Red's Season 2025! *No additional Cost; We will be offering our full dinner menu from 4pm-10pm

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What 5,347 people are saying

Via Vite reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via Vite offers a delightful dining experience with "authentic traditional Italian food," excellent service, and a "great location" on Fountain Square. Guests rave about the "amazing vodka pasta," "wonderful service," and "impeccable ambiance." Consistently praised for its "exceptional" dishes and attentive staff, it's a must-visit for any occasion.
5,347 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. The food and service were fantastic.

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  2. Claudia VIP

    Cincinnati151 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was a doll (David?). The food was great. Perfect!

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  3. Robert

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brussel sprouts are so good. Bolognese and Lobster pasta dishes were wonderful. Never have had a bad meal at Via Vite.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Robert! Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, Bolognese, and Lobster pasta. It means a lot to know that every meal at Via Vite has been a great experience for you. We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  4. Carolyn VIP

    Cincinnati54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner before the play! Food was perfect!
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Carolyn! We're so glad to hear you had the perfect dinner before the play! Thank you for dining with us—we hope to see you again for another wonderful meal soon!

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  5. Susan

    Cincinnati32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Priscilla was an excellent waitress! She always had a smile and made sure my birthday dinner was excellent, The hostesses were wonderful with being sure we had a table with a view.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Susan! Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear that Priscilla made your evening special with her excellent service and warm smile. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her and our wonderful hostesses. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience!

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  6. Elizabeth VIP

    Cincinnati66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. Better than the last time . Loved the Artichoke. Thank you!
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Elizabeth! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that this visit was even better than the last. So glad you loved the artichoke! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Hazel VIP

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and the service and food was amazing! Our server gave me a great recommendation on a wine for my dinner. The Manager came to inform a part of our group that they would get a deduction on their bill due to some bad wine and that was appreciated! Can’t wait to go back! Only thing I will say is we were not informed that the bread was an extra fee. That should have been mentioned in the beginning.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Hazel! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed both the food and service. It's great to know that your server’s wine recommendation was spot on and that our manager was able to address the issue with the wine. We truly appreciate your feedback about the bread. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great ambiance. We came as a family and had a lovely meal. Delicious authentic Italian fare.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you and your family had a lovely meal and enjoyed the authentic Italian flavors. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  9. Steve VIP

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were attending a show at the Aranoff and so arrived at 5:30 and there were very few people in the restaurant. Nonetheless, we were seated at a table whereas people entered the restaurant, a cold wind hit us. Why we were seated at this rather than a table by the window or somewhere out of the wind, I do not know. Whether we will return is questionable. Excellent service and great food doesn’t make up for sitting in a wind tunnel when there were multiple tables available out of the wind.

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  10. Raichelle

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. I have future reservations, and I wanted to see how it was before my sisters and I celebrated our Mom's heavenly birthday. Sara was amazing, and the food was indescribably fantastic. And don't let me get started on the parking. I haven't been downtown in a while because of parking, but I am looking forward to visiting Via Vite again.
    Via ViteResponded 6 days ago
    Hi, Raichelle! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re honored that you chose to dine with us in preparation for such a special occasion. It’s wonderful to hear that Sara made your experience even more memorable and that you enjoyed the food! We totally understand the parking struggles downtown, and we're so glad it didn’t stop you from visiting. We can’t wait to welcome you back! See you soon!

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FAQs

Via Vite offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 721-8483.

Via Vite is rated 4.7 stars by 5347 OpenTable diners.

Via Vite does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Via Vite

520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Fountain Square, Fifth & Vine Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Walking Distance from Government Square Bus Station on 5th Street and Cincinnati Bell Street Car Stop on Walnut and 5th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cristian Pietoso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For catering for events of all types and sizes contact Events Manager Daniel Dicks at 513-721-8480 or events@viaviterestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our variety of private dining spaces are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays and rehearsal dinners to graduations, business dinners, and everything in between. Our knowledgeable team will work closely with you to ensure an unforgettable experience from start to finish!
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480
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