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Via Vite’s Terrace - Via Vite, Cincinnati, OH

Via Vite

4.7
4.7
5259 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Via Vite is a modern Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati on Fountain Square with the largest outdoor dining space in the city center . Our menu features Chef Cristian Pietoso's creative Italian cuisine using the best local and imported ingredients available. We have private rooms available for all size groups and types of events.

*On New Year's Eve and Valentines day we only offer a pre-fix menu

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-8483
  • Website
    http://www.viaviterestaurant.com/
  • 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
    Via Vite has 3 private dining rooms on the second floor which seat 8-62 guests, and offer great views of Fountain Square. There is also covered /heated outdoor space available for private events and a beautiful terrace overlooking the city center
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480
  • Location
    520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at Via Vite with Chef Cristian! We invite you to join us for an elegant New Year’s Eve experience downtown on Fountain Square in the heart of Cincinnati. Enjoy a carefully curated four-course menu, with optional wine and cocktail pairings, and a toast to the New Year! Your $95++ ticket includes: First Course: Choice of butternut squash soup or bicolor beet salad. Second Course: Choice of gnocchi with duck ragout or risotto ‘Amatriciana.’ Third Course: Choice of halibut cioppino or prime beef filet. Dessert: Choice of Piemontese chocolate flan or brioche bread pudding. Join us for a night of celebration and culinary delight! Buon Anno!

Menu

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What 5,259 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via Vite stands out as a top Italian dining experience in Cincinnati, praised for its "fantastic service" and "authentic Italian food." Guests rave about the "delicious" pastas and "outstanding" service from the friendly staff. Located on Fountain Square, it offers a delightful atmosphere with a "beautiful view."

5,259 Reviews

  1. Lesley

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was lovely and managed our table of 6 “very Merry” ladies like a gracious pro! The food was excellent and was well timed! Hadn’t been there in awhile and was quite impressed with the menu and service, particularly during the busy holiday season!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early bday dinner Always delicious w/ great location around holidays next to fountain square
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for joining us during the Holidays! We appreciate your words and hope to serve you again soon.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant right on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. Impeccable service and very tasty food. My family and I have been here many times and we will definitely return.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you so much for your continued support! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  4. Christine

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were upstairs, table of 7 and away from the crowd. The windows were blocked so it felt like we were having dinner in a warehouse. Way too expensive for the quality of the food and slow service.

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  5. Sarah

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kenyon was an amazing server! She was attentive to details and gave great suggestions.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sarah, thank you for the kind words about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future

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  6. mark

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere is always outstanding. The dirty martini which is always really good was very salty to his time, burning still managed to down two.🍸🍸🫒🫒

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service - even better! We haven’t been in the restaurant since you remodeled and everything looks amazing!

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  8. Christian

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I went here for a date night on a Saturday. The restaurant was nearly full for our 6:30 reservation. The interior is clean and modern with windows overlooking Fountain Square. We were greeted and promptly sat at a nice table. Our server introduced themself and asked if we had any questions. We typically study a menu and know what we want beforehand. We ordered two cocktails, the white sangria and the Italian mule. The sangria was fruity but not overly sweet. The mule was tart with a refreshing bite from the ginger beer. I would recommend both. We started with the veal meatballs. I'm not a huge fan of veal because I don't think it has much beef flavor and is too mild. The sauce it was in convinced us to try it. I'm glad we did. It was extremely flavorful, with just a touch of lemony zest to brighten the dish. I would recommend the dish as well. We then split a Caesar salad. They split it in the back for us. It was classic and delicious. The dressing was sharp with a good amount of pepper. Lots of parmigiano-reggiano shaved on top. I would happily get it again. We split the lumache all vodka for an entree. The dish features a house made pasta with a delicious spicy sauce and sausage. This has become one of my favorite dishes when I find it on a menu at an Italian restaurant. This version did not disappoint. We cleaned the plate it was so good. I highly recommend it. We also had an order of the Brussels sprouts. They were flavorful and hearty. Most places are deep frying them to get a crispy crust. These were not crispy, but soft and tender. We tried to save room for dessert but finished all the dishes we ordered and were too full to try something. We'll definitely be back and will make sure to save room for dessert.
    Via ViteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Christian, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back and sharing more of our dessert options with you.

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  9. Michele

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic- enjoyed everything about this restaurant. Service was outstanding, food was delicious and it felt very comfortable and private for talking among friends. Festive atmosphere foe the holidays. Highly recommend!
    Via ViteResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Michele! Thank you for the kind words and review. We love being on Fountain Square for the festive feels. Thank you and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  10. Cody

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visits to Via Vite. Taylor was our waiter and he was just wonderful. He was fun and helpful. Always enjoy the table visits from head chef, Christian. His visits add a special touch and show his devotion for his craft and his appreciation of his customers.
    Via ViteResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Cody, thank you for the kind review. So glad Chef Cristian was able to give a visit!

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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 5259 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 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cristian Pietoso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.viaviterestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-8483
  • 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
    Via Vite has 3 private dining rooms on the second floor which seat 8-62 guests, and offer great views of Fountain Square. There is also covered /heated outdoor space available for private events and a beautiful terrace overlooking the city center
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480

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