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Via Vite, Cincinnati, OH

Via Vite

4.7
4.7
5277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • 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, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,277 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

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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."

5,278 Reviews

  1. Prathima

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Most of the dishes on the new years experience were sub par. Specifically the halibut ciopinno. The fish tasted like chicken, was dry and the base tasted mostly like ketchup. Out of the 8 dishes we tried we only preferred two. Gnocchi did not go well with the duck. Good on their own, just not together. However we really enjoyed the prime beef filet and the roasted beet and kale salad. The desert was...okay. In addition to having sparkling water and two cocktails, in total, we spent a little over $300. We would've felt more at peace if this was a $150 experience. We have had $300 experiences elsewhere that left us speechless. Above all, our server Priscilla was very sweet, kind and attentive and we enjoyed her service.

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  2. Meredith

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year’s Eve dinner - Perfect start to finish !

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  3. Chris

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 4 course meal New Year’s Eve . Every course was amazing. Great service ! A great way to end 2024

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  4. Cynthia

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality and taste was terrible. Totally disappointed. The only tasty course was the beet and kale salad. Lovely. The risotto was absolutely awful. Have no idea what the attempt was there. My husband’s fish entree was terrible. When they initially served my filet of beef, it appeared as a rare lukewarm piece of flesh soaked in blood. Not kidding. I can’t believe that dish left the kitchen in that state! I wasn’t asked how I wanted my steak prepared, so I assumed it was a one size fits all. When she delivered that to my table, I sent it back. The benefit of doing that was that it was at least hot, and yes, a bit overcooked. But much preferred (visually) to what was initially served. The desserts were not good either. One would have thought that by offering such a limited menu, that each one would be at the top of their game. That was in no way the case. An incredible disappointment for New Year’s Eve. Last time we’ll patronize Via Vite, I’m afraid. We were looking forward to a nice experience which we had a couple of years ago, and in no way, did it stand up.

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  5. William

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the team delivered best in class experience !!

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  6. Susan

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Via Vite was a treat! The atmosphere is quiet and upscale. The tables are set very beautifully with a candlelight glow. Most people had on dressy clothes, although jeans and a nice shirt are acceptable too. I had the Gnocchi with grilled chicken. It was outstanding! We also tried the Risotto crispy balls for our appetizer and they were great. Our favorite thing was the Ricotta Donuts! Wow those are soooo good. We are still talking about them! Via Vite is a must try.

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  7. Alex

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance were all wonderful. Except one bread slice was overly seasoned (by accident, I’m sure). It made both my wife and I choke within a few months of each other.

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  8. Jim

    VIP

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group from Atlanta in for a wedding and it was outstanding. Katrina our server was tremendous. Would go back monthly if I lived in Cincinnati

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  9. Casey

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful evening. Next time we are in town we will come back.

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  10. William

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun and exciting time when I visit Via Vite The staff is always energetic and food is outstanding always

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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 5277 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 23 times today

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
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • 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, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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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