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Specials

  • Pasta Trio Flight

    Wednesday Special! basil pesto genovese radiatori / handmade crispy gnocchi / tagliatelle bolognese

    $45

    add a glass of house wine $10

  • Lasagne Friday

    Yes, only on Friday and they go fast! Traditional meat sauce bolognese / bechamel / Parmigiano Reggiano

    $26

Pane

  • Italian Focaccia

    Freshly Baked for Two handcrafted local bakery / California olive oil / sea salt

    $8

Prosciutto

  • Prosciutto Service*

    600 day cured prosciutto di Parma / grilled bread / butter; (no bread)

    $19

    gluten free

Italian Classics

  • Pesto Genovese Radiatori

    toasted pine nuts / traditional basil pesto

    $25

  • Risotto "Frutti di Mare"

    soffritto / shrimp / lobster / mussels / Boston bay clams

    $35

    gluten free

  • Mama's Eggplant Parmigiana

    pomodoro / basil / Parmigiano Reggiano

    $25

  • Prosciutto & Ricotta Agnolotti

    Parmigiano Reggiano / prosciutto di Parma / nutmeg / butter & sage

    $27

Meats & Seafood

  • Lamb Shank*

    12 hour braised lamb / natural jus / creamy polenta / parmigiano / rosemary

    $42

    gluten free

  • Prime Steak Filet Pepe*

    center cut filet / fingerling potatoes & roasted garlic / black pepper-shallot sauce

    $65

    gluten free

  • Faroe Islands Salmon*

    roasted carrot puree / caramelized brussels sprouts / frisée / truffle-brown butter-balsamic vinaigrette

    $37

    gluten free

  • Chicken “Milanese” *

    Amish country chicken cutlet / breadcrumb / arugula / heirloom tomato / lemon-butter vinaigrette

    $26

Sides to Share

  • Brussels Sprouts

    A Via Vite classic / caramelized shallots / Pecorino Toscano

    $13

    gluten free

  • Potato Souffle

    soft yukon potato / herbs / melted irish butter / trapanese pesto

    $13

    gluten free

  • Mushroom Gratin "al forno"

    creamy braised mushrooms / Parmigiano Reggiano

    $13

    gluten free

  • Roasted Cauliflower

    Sardinian salmoriglio / capers / lemon / extra virgin olive oil

    $13

    gluten free

Soups & Salads

  • Yellow Pepper Soup

    housemade croutons / Parmigiano Reggiano / extra virgin olive oil (no croutons)

    $14

    gluten free

  • Boucheron Goat Cheese

    spring mix / frisee / pistachio / raspberry-truffle vinaigrette

    $15

    gluten free

  • Classic Caesar

    lettuce / Caesar dressing / housemade croutons / Parmigiano Reggiano; (no croutons)

    $14

    Add White Anchovies $3

    gluten free

  • Roasted Beet & Kale Salad

    olive oil whipped goat cheese / baby organic kale / sherry almond vinaigrette / candied pecans

    $15

    gluten free

Antipasti

  • Arancini "Cacio e Pepe"

    risotto / fontina / Parmigiano Reggiano / black pepper

    $14

  • Veal Ricotta Meatballs

    veal / ricotta / Parmigiano Reggiano / lemon zest in tomato-butter sauce

    $14

    Add a Meatball $4.50

  • Octopus

    crispy potatoes / citrus gremolata / tonnato / frisee / saba / smoked seasalt

    $26

    gluten free

  • Grilled Artichokes

    Italian marinated artichokes / garlic / parsley / olive oil / prosciutto

    $14

    gluten free

  • Fritto Misto

    crispy calamari / shrimp / fresno chili / lemon caper aioli

    $18

  • STRACCIATELLA TUSCAN PANZANELLA

    english cucumbers / heirloom tomatoes / shaved red onion / croutons / chive oil /Calabrian lemon vinaigrette

    $17

  • Bruschetta "Fichi e Caprino"

    fig and goat cheese / almonds / chives

    $13

  • Italian Shrimp Cocktail

    three large shrimp / Italian style cocktail sauce / romaine / Italian pickled giardiniera

    $21

    gluten free

Housemade Pasta

(Some Pastas can be gluten free by request, please alert your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions)

  • Tagliatelle Bolognese

    Traditional beef meat sauce Bologna style

    $25

    Add a Meatball $4.50

  • Lumache alla Vodka*

    spicy tomato / local Italian sausage / stracciatella / pane fritto

    $25

  • Handmade Crispy Gnocchi

    fonduta / chive / truffle

    $35

  • Raviolo "Cacio e Pepe"

    asparagus / whipped ricotta / egg yolk / Pecorino Romano

    $25

  • Chitarra Nero "Vongole"

    Manilla clams / diver caught scallops / lemon / fresno chiles / fresh Italian parsley

    $34

  • Maccheroni duck sugo

    Tuscan style roasted duck / Parmigiano Reggiano / red pepper crema

    $34

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

The following major food allergens are used as ingredients in this facility: Milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Please notify staff for more information about these ingredients.

Full Wine Menu Listed Below

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Sparkling & Rose

  • MOSCATO D’ASTI

    Roccanera DOCG - 2023

    5oz $12

    BTL $55

  • PROSECCO

    1925, Prosecco Della Contessa

    5oz $12

    BTL $55

  • LAMBRUSCO SECCO

    Cleto Chiarli “Vecchia Modena,” Emilia-Romagna, IT 2023

    5oz $12

    BTL $55

  • SANGIOVESE

    La Spinetta “Il Rosé di Casanova”, Toscana, IT 2023

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

White

  • CHARDONNAY

    Bernier, Loire Valley, FR 2023

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC

    Vigna del Lauro, Friuli, IT 2023

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

  • Langhe Arneis

    Cordero di Montezemolo, DOC 2023

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

  • PINOT GRIGIO

    Altamonte, Alto-Adige, IT 2023

    5oz $12

    BTL $55

  • Riesling

    Von Winning. Pfalz, GER 2022

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

  • GAVI DI GAVI (SOMMELIER’S PICK)

    Picollo “Le Rive”, DOCG Piemonte, IT 2023

    5oz $13

    BTL $60

Red

  • MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

    Ca’ Brigiano, Abruzzo, IT 2022

    5oz $13

    BTL $55

  • SANGIOVESE

    La Spinetta, Il Nero di Casanova, IT 2020

    5oz $14

    BTL $65

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    Poggio al Tufo, Toscana 2021

    5oz $15

    BTL $70

  • NEBBIOLO

    Borgogno, Piemonte, IT 2021

    5oz $14

    BTL $65

  • BARBERA D'ALBA

    Pietoso Private Label, '22

    5oz $14

    BTL $65

  • SUPER TUSCAN

    Le Farnete “Carmignano”, DOCG Toscana, IT 2021

    5oz $16

    BTL $70

  • BAROLO

    G.D. Vajra “Albe”, Piemonte, IT 2020

    5oz $28

    BTL $125

Chef Cristian’s Picks

  • SANGIOVESE

    Isole e Olena “Cepparello” Cru, Toscana, IT 2018

    BTL $240

  • CHIANTI RISERVA “II Fondatore”

    Pierazzuoli DOCG 40 yr. old vines, Toscana, 2019

    BTL $120

  • CHIANTI MONTALBANO RISERVA

    SPECIAL VINTAGE! Pierazzuoli , Toscana ‘04 2004 in honor of Cristian’s arrival to U.S.A.!

    $180

  • CHIANTI MONTALBANO RISERVA

    SPECIAL OFFER! Pierazzuoli , Toscana ‘07 2007 in honor of Via Vite’s Opening year!

    $190

  • CHIANTI CLASSICO GOLD LABEL

    Ruffino, Riserva Ducale “Oro”, Toscana, IT 2018

    BTL $120

  • BARBARESCO SINGLE VINEYARD

    La Spinetta, Bordini, 40 yr. old vines, Piemonte, IT 2019

    BTL $130

  • BARBARESCO

    Produttori del Barbaresco, Piemonte, IT 2019

    BTL $140

  • BAROLO

    Renato Ratti “Marcenasco,” Piemonte, IT 2019

    BTL $175

  • BAROLO

    Cordero di Montezemolo, “Monfalletto”, Piemonte, IT 2019

    BTL $140

  • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

    Casanova di Neri, Toscana, IT 2019

    BTL $185

  • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

    Biondi-Santi, Toscana, IT ‘15, ‘18

    BTL $460

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    Isole e Olena “Collezione Privata,” Toscana, IT 2018

    BTL $240

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON-MERLOT-CABERNET FRANC-PETIT VERDOT

    Antinori “Guado al Tasso,” Toscana, IT 2020

    BTL $315

  • SANGIOVESE-CABERNET SAUVIGNON CABERNET FRANC

    Antinori “Tignanello,” Toscana, IT 2020

    BTL $290

  • FIANO

    San Salvatore “Pian di Stio” Campania, IT 2017 (500 mls)

    BTL (White) $90

  • ROSSO DI MONTALCINO

    “La Colombina”, Toscana, 2022

    BTL $65

  • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

    Mocali 2016

    Half BTL $72

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    Chimney Rock, Napa, CA 2018

    Half BTL $85

  • BARBERA

    La Spinetta, “Ca’ di Pian” Piemonte, IT 2018

    Half BTL $35

  • BAROLO

    Paolo Scavino, Piemonte 2019

    1.5L $275

  • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

    “scopetone”, Toscana 2017

    1.5L $240

  • CABERNET FRANC

    “Ampeleia”, Toscana 2022

    1.5L $195

  • VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

    “Dei”, Toscana 2019

    1.5L $150

Dolce

  • Via-Misu

    Our twist on the Italian favorite! Served with espresso caramel

    $13

  • Valrhona Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee

    candied hazelnuts / chocolate spoon

    $14

  • "World's Best" Vanilla Risotto

    vanilla, pineapple, mango, mint

    $13

  • Brioche Bread Pudding

    Bourbon soaked golden raisins, bourbon caramel, banana gelato, bruleed bananas

    $14

  • Ricotta Doughnuts

    Three dipping sauces. Vanilla creme anglaise, raspberry jam, and caramel bourbon

    $13

Affogato

  • Nocino Affogato

    vanilla bean gelato, nocino, espresso

    $15

  • Bourbon Cream Affogato

    vanilla bean gelato, Jim Beam bourbon cream, espresso

    $15

Gelati & Sorbet

Choose Three Flavors $8, Single Scoop $3

  • Vanilla Bean

  • Caramel Sea Salt

  • Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet

  • Banana

Caffe

  • Coffee

    $4

  • Espresso

    $4

  • Espresso Dbl Shot

    $7

  • Decaf Espresso

    $5

  • Hot Chocolate

    $5

  • Cappuccino

    $4.50

  • Latte

    $4.50

  • Macchiato

    $4.50

  • Americano

    $4.50

Coffee Drinks

  • Caffè Italiano

    Amaretto di Saronno, Tuaca, and Brandy

    $12

  • Caffè Corretto

    Espresso, Watershed 'Nocino' Walnut Liqueur

    $12

  • Espresso Martini

    Stoli Vanilla, Espresso, Bailey's, Kahlua

    $15

Grappa

  • Grappa di Chardonnay, Nonino

    $18

  • Grappa di Moscato, Nonino

    $18

Dessert Wine

  • Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, Piemonte, IT 2020

    $12

  • Castello Sonnino Vinsanto Del Chianti, Toscana, IT, 2014

    $21

  • Passito di Pantelleria, Donnafugata "Ben Ryé", Sicilia, IT 2015

    $16

  • MOSCATO PASSITO

    La Spinetta, ”Oro”, Piemonte, IT 2015

    $25

Port

  • Graham's' Six Grapes' Ruby

    $11

  • Graham's Tawny 20-Year

    $15

Cognac

  • Hennessy VS

    $14

Digestif

  • Housemade Limoncello

    $9

  • Housemade Orangecello

    $9

  • Amaro Nonino

    Grape, Alpine Herb, Botanicals - Aged In Barrique

    $12

  • Barolo Chinato

    Vajra - Herbs and Cinnamon spice

    $16

  • Cardamaro

    Cardoon, Blessed Thistle

    $9

  • Carpano Antica

    Rich, Complex Italian Vermouth

    $11

  • Cynar

    Herbaceous, Artichoke Amaro

    $9

  • Fernet Branca

    Made with 27 different herbs

    $12

  • Nocino

    Walnut Liqueur

    $15

  • Sambuca

    Traditional Anise Liqueur

    $11

Seasonal Cocktails

  • GIORNI DI ESTATE

    Orange Vodka, St Elderflower Liqueur, Orange Juice, Honey Simple Lemon

    $16

  • SORRENTO SUNSHINE

    Titos, Limoncello, Prosecco, Honey Simple, Lemon

    $16

  • LUMINOSO

    Titos, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Simple

    $15

  • U NA B E VA N DA

    Buffalo Trace, Peach Schnapps, Cointreau, Simple, Lemon, Mint

    $16

  • DON PIETOSO

    Spiced Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Simple, Cherry Juice

    $15

  • BEVI ALLA MENTE

    Bacardi, Blueberry Simple, Soda, Lime, Mint

    $15

  • FIORE CARINO

    Gin, St. Elderflower Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lemon, Simple

    $16

  • DANZA ITALIANA

    El Jimador Tequila, Housemade Cello, Simple, Lime

    $15

  • PALERMO PALOMA

    El Jimador Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Simple, Lime, Tonic

    $15

  • ROSMARINO DI PESCA OLD FASHIONED

    Buffalo Trace, Peach Schnapps, Orange Bitters, Rosemary Simple

    $16

The Classics

  • SGROPPINO

    Madisono’s Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet, Absolut Grapefruit Vodka and Prosecco

    $15

  • Via Vite Negroni

    Tanqueray No. 10 gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth

    $14

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish

    $16

  • Italian Mule

    Ketel One Vodka, Via Vite’s Limoncello, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime Twist

    $15

  • Espresso Martini

    Stoli Vanilla, Espresso, Bailey's, Kahlua

    $15

Beer

  • Braxton Garage Beer

    $8

  • Rhinegeist 'Truth' IPA

    $8

  • Stella Artois

    $8

  • Weihenstephaner Hefereissbier

    $8

  • Birra Moretti

    $8

  • Miller Light

    $6

  • Michelob Ultra

    $6

  • Peroni Draft

    $9

  • Menabrea Ambrata

    $9

  • Krombacher Pils

    $8

  • Left Hand Milk Stout

    $8

  • Orignal Sin McInsosh Cider

    $7

  • Athletic Upside Dawn (NA)

    $7

Bourbon, Rye, & Whiskey

  • Jack Daniels

    $11

  • Jim Beam

    $11

  • Makers Mark

    $12

  • Knob Creek

    $13

  • Sagamore Rye

    $12

  • Basil Hayden's

    $15

  • New Riff

    $14

  • New Riff Rye

    $17

  • Bulleit Rye

    $13

  • Calumet*

    $22

  • Woodford Reserve

    $13

  • Buffalo Trace

    $13

  • Weller Antique

    $17

  • Weller Special Reserve

    $13

  • Angel's Envy

    $18

  • Angel's Envy Rye

    $30

  • Bakers 7 Single Barrel

    $22

  • Benchmark Single Barrel

    $11

  • Blanton's

    Subject to availability, ask your server

    $22

  • Booker's

    $20

  • E.H. Taylor Small Batch*

    $20

  • Eagle Rare*

    $16

  • Elijah Craig 18 year

    $50

  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

    $27

  • Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

    $21

  • Ezra 99

    $15

  • Heaven Hill

    $16

  • Henry Mckenna 10

    $16

  • Larceny*

    $17

  • Little Book

    $40

  • Noah's Hill*

    $17

  • Rabbit Hole Cavehill

    $20

  • Rabbit Hole Dareinger*

    $25

  • Rabbit Hole Hiegold

    $20

  • Willet Estate*

    $18

  • Willet Pot Still Reserve

    $16

  • Yellowstone*

    $22

Scotch

  • Glenfiddich

    12yr

    $13

  • Glenlivet

    12yr

    $14

  • Macallan

    12yr

    $35

  • Balvenie Doublewood

    12yr

    $23

  • Oban

    14yr

    $30

  • Lagavulin

    16yr

    $35

  • Johnnie Walker Black

    $14

  • Johnnie Walker Red

    $11

  • J & B Rare

    $11

  • Johnnie Walker Blue

    $70

Non-Alcoholic Italian Drinks

  • BLUEBERRY NO-JITO

    Blueberry Simple, Lime, Mint, Sprite

    $11

  • CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL MULE

    Cranberry, Ginger Beer, Lime

    $11

  • VIA VITE PA-NO-MA

    Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Rosemary Simple

    $11

  • Espresso Phony Negroni

    $11

  • Acqua Surgiva Naturale 1L

    $10

  • Acqua Surgiva Frizzante 1L

    $10

  • San Pellegrino Blood Orange

    $5

  • San Pellegrino Limonata

    $5

Only available weekdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm -- Bar and Outdoor seating

Italian Cocktails

  • Sgroppino

    Madisono's Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet, Grapefruit Vodka and Prosecco

    $11

  • Via Vite Negroni

    Tanqueray no.10 Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth

    $11

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish

    $11

House Cocktails

  • Italian Mule

    Ketel One Vodka, Via Vite’s Limoncello, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime Twist

    $11

  • PALERMO PALOMA

    El Jimador, Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Rosemary Simple

    $12

  • ROSMARINO DI PESCA OLD FASHIONED

    Buffalo Trace, Peach Schnapps, Orange Bitters, Rosemary Simple

    $13

Wine & Beer Specials

  • House White Wine

    $8

  • House Red Wine

    $8

  • Peroni Draft

    $6

Non-Alcoholic Italian Beverages

  • CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL MULE

    Cranberry, Ginger Beer, Lime

    $8

  • VIA VITE PA-NO-MA

    Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Rosemary Simple

    $8

Stuzzichini

  • Bruschetta

    Fig jam, olive oil whipped goat cheese, almond, chive

    $9

  • Veal Meatballs

    Veal Ricotta Meatballs, lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato butter sauce

    $9

  • Arancini "Cacio e Pepe"

    Risotto, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper

    $10

  • Yellow Pepper Soup

    housemade croutons / Parmigiano Reggiano / extra virgin olive oil (no croutons)

    $8

    gluten free

Antipasto

  • Potato Soufflé

    Melted Irish butter, parmigiano, trapanese pesto

    $9

  • Boucheron Goat Cheese

    Spring mix, friseé, pistachio, raspberry-truffle dressing

    $11

  • STRACCIATELLA PANZANELLA

    english cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes , shaved red onion, croutons, chive oil, Calabrian lemon vinaigrette

    $13

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    Lettuce, caesar dressing, housemade croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

    $10

  • Roasted Beet & Kale Salad

    olive oil whipped goat cheese / baby organic kale / sherry almond vinaigrette / candied pecans

    $11

    gluten free

  • Prosciutto Service

    600 day cured prosciutto di Parma, grilled bread, butter

    $15

Food

  • Tagliatelle "Alfredo"

    $9

  • Tagliatelle Meat Sauce alla "Valentina's Bolognese"

    $9

  • Ila's Tagliatelle with Butter and Cheese

    $6

    Veal Meatballs (Each) $4

    Grilled Chicken $6

  • Creamy Polenta

    $5

    With Italian Sausage $8

  • Spaghettini Pomodoro

    $9

Drinks

  • Whole Milk

    $3.50

  • Chocolate Milk

    $4

  • Soda

    $3.50

  • Flavored Sparkling Water

    orange, lemon

    $4.50

  • Hot Chocolate

    $5

  • Shirley Temple

    $4

Juice

$3.50

  • Orange

  • Cranberry

  • Pineapple

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