Via Italian Table Menu (2025 Update)

Introducing Via Italian Table, located in Worcester, MA, this classy Italian restaurant offers a variety of seafood and Italian dishes. With options for takeout, delivery, and vegan choices, Via Italian Table caters to a range of preferences. The menu boasts appetizers like crispy pork meatballs, mussels in smoky tomato broth, and jumbo shrimp cocktail. For lunch or brunch, indulge in Italian meat & cheese boards, smoked salmon plates, and housemade zeppole. Customers rave about the lobster stuffed shells, Bolognese, and Tuscan herb & crumb crusted haddock. The atmosphere is described as comfortable, charming, and energetic, making it a great spot for special occasions. With attentive service and delicious dishes, Via Italian Table promises a memorable dining experience for all.

Appetizers

Crispy Pork Meatballs

Sweet and sour glaze.

$9.00

Mussels in Smoky Tomato Broth

$13.00

Pan Fried Fresh Mozzarella

$11.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4)

$13.00

Fried Calamari

With marinara sauce.

$13.00

Grilled Artichoke Hearts

Roasted red pepper and goat cheese coulis and fresh basil.

$12.00

Truffle Frites with Parmigiano

$9.00

Bruschetta

Marinated red and yellow tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil, grana padano Parmesan on grilled tuscan loaf.

$11.00

P.L.T & Mozzarella

Fresh thin sliced prosciutto, lobster meat, tomatoand fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction.

$15.00

Grilled Sweet Sausage

Arugula, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, pickled appleand fig essence.

$10.00

Housemade Ricotta

Grilled crostini and local honey.

$12.00

Spice Encrusted Pork Belly

Braised spice encrusted pork belly over a carrot puree with sweet peas and roasted cipollini onions.

$10.00

Baked Clams Casino

$12.00

Chicken Orzo Soup

$4.00

Italian Meat & Cheese Board

Prosciutto, mortadella, speck, capicola, salami, gorgonzola, truffled pecorino, fontina, Parmesan.

$19.00

Appetizers - Lunch

Appetizers - Brunch

The Pastry Pig

A selection of house baked pastry: blueberry cake, olive oil cake and chocolate chip bread.

$7.00

Smoked Salmon Plate

Thinly sliced smoked salmon served with grilled tuscan bread, red onion, capersand mustard sauce.

$15.00

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Seasonal fresh fruit.

$6.00

Housemade Zeppole

Italian donuts fried to order, tossed with cinnamon sugar and served with warm chocolate sauce.

$8.00

Yogurt Parfait

Homemade spumoni granola with pistachios, dried cherries and chocolate chips with vanilla Greek yogurt.

$6.00

Beet Salad

Whipped goat cheese, balsamic reduction, arugula, fried garbanzo beans.

$9.00

Spinach & Grape Salad

Feta cheese and pignoli nuts with a black pepper honey vinaigrette.

$9.00

Burrata Caprese Salad

Fresh burrata mozzarella, tomato, basiland extra virgin olive oil balsamic reduction.

$9.00

Grilled Caesar Salad

With seasoned tuscan bread croutons.

$9.00

Insalata Mista Salad

Mixed greens, house vinaigrette.

$6.00

Salads

Salads - Lunch

Shrimp & Bean Salad

Arugula topped with cannellini beans served warm with lemon vinaigrette.

$14.00

Panzanella Salad

Plum tomatoes, capers, mixed greens, goat cheese and Dijon vinaigrette with fresh via focaccia bread.

$10.00

Via Chopped Salad

Diced salami, ham, chicken, provolone, red peppers, feta, celery, black olives, capers, tomato, red onion with Dijon vinaigrette.

$15.00

Grilled Prime Bistro Steak Salad

Kale, chopped plum tomatoes, cucumbersand feta cheese tossed in a honey-truffle vinaigrette and tuscan croutons.

$16.00

Grilled Salmon Salad

Grilled North Atlantic salmon over baby arugula, strawberries, sunflower seeds, crumbled feta cheese, radish and local honey.

$16.00

Grilled Chicken Salad

Over a chilled farfalle and spinach salad with grape tomatoes, capers, red onionsand housemade creamy Italian dressing.

$15.00

Italian Roast Beef Sandwich

Half pound of house roast beef, vinegar cherry peppers, horseradish creamand aged provolone on a warmed ciabatta roll.

$13.00

Muffaletta Sandwich

The classic New Orleans sandwich. Slow roasted pork loin smothered in provolone cheese, pickled olive relish, served on a warm sesame roll.

$12.00

Via Burger

Certified Angus prime sirloin, fontina cheese, pepperonata, brioche roll.

$14.00

Caprese Panini

Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil aioliand fresh Italian bread.

$12.00

Chicken Pesto Panini

Chicken breast, arugula, crisp prosciutto, pepperonata, provolone, pesto aioli, fresh Italian bread.

$14.00

Via Meatball Sandwich

Two sliced colossal via meatballs with provolone, mozzarellaand marinara sauce, fresh Italian bread.

$13.00

Via Signature Sandwiches - Lunch

House Pastas

Three Meatballs Pasta

On spaghetti marinara, shaved ricotta salata and micro basil.

$24.00

Bucatini Bolognese

Rich meat sauce of beef, pork, sausageand a touch of tomato and cream.

$24.00

Ziti with Roasted Chicken

Pulled roasted chicken, wild mushrooms, peas, pesto, shallots, tomatoand prosciutto in herbed Parmesan cream.

$24.00

Casarecce with Asparagus & Peas

Asparagus and peas tossed with a lemon, white wine butter sauce with casarecce pasta, feta cheeseand mint.

$21.00

Seafood Orecchiette

Shrimp, scallops. Mussels and calamari tossed with orecchiette pasta in a roasted garlic-lemon basil butter sauce.

$27.00

Shrimp Scampi

Pan seared shrimp tossed with grape tomatoes, parsley and garlic in white wine lemon butter sauce served over spaghetti.

$25.00

Italian Fonduta

Fondue of melted Italian cheeses, wild mushrooms, soppressata, salami, onions, black olives.

$13.00

Chopped Antipasto Salad

Diced salami, ham, chicken, provolone, red peppers, feta, celery, black olives, capers, tomato, red onion with Dijon vinaigrette.

$15.00

Plates For Sharing

Via Signature Classics

Surf, Turf & Pasta

$30.00

Ragu of Italian Meats

Slowly roasted pork, meatball, beef, chickenand sausage, over ziti.

$25.00

Chicken Parmesan

Lightly breaded and sauteed chicken breast served over spaghetti with marinara, melted fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

$24.00

Chicken Piccata

Sauteed boneless chicken breast with a white wine-lemon caper butter sauce, served over broccolini with oven roasted tomatoes.

$24.00

Beef Braciole

Sirloin that is pounded thin, rolledand stuffed with diced carrots, onionand Parmesan cheese, then slow roasted in a sauce of tomato, prosciuttoand peas. Served with tuscan roasted potato and whole baby carrots.

$24.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Crisp slices of hand-breaded Italian eggplant stacked with mozzarella, provoloneand marinara, then baked in casserole with polenta.

$24.00

Duck Confit & Cavatelli Pasta

Duck confit tossed with black Mission figs, shaved fennel and cavatelli pasta in a marsala cream sauce with a drizzle of fig essence.

$24.00

Roasted Suckling Pig

House butchered and slow roasted for twelve hours. Served over a seasonal corn pudding with crispy fried brussels sprouts, finished with a rich pork reduction sauce.

$27.00

Tuscan Pork Chop

One pound oven smoked pork chop glazed with apricot preserves, served over crispy fried brussels sprouts with a smoky tomato and pancetta risotto cake.

$28.00

Braised Pork Shank & Polenta

The whole shank slowly braised until fork tender and falling off the bone. Served with the braising sauce and gremolata over Parmesan polenta.

$27.00

Porchetta

An Italian tradition, pork belly rolled and slow roasted with layers of herbs and spices. Served with roasted tuscan potatoes, sauteed broccolini and topped with a sweet pear mostarda.

$27.00

Pork & Suckling Pig

Via Seafood Selections

Tuscan Herb & Crumb Crusted Haddock

Baked, served with tuscan roasted potato and green beans sauteed with garlic and cherry tomatoes.

$24.00

Grilled North Atlantic Salmon

Over herb roasted zucchini, red bell pepper and cipollini onion tossed with fregola in a lemon herb sauce.

$24.00

Grilled Idaho Trout

Over roasted asparagus with toasted almonds and a spiced romesco sauce.

$24.00

Pan Seared Scallops

Over sauteed spinach, garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, smokey bacon and spring leeks topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette.

$29.00

Lobster Risotto

Butter poached lobster meat with asparagus over spring leek and wild mushroom risotto topped with crispy fried leeks.

$29.00

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

Asiago, ground sweet sausage, hot capicola ham, black olives, fresno chilies.

$15.00

Black Olive & Hot Capicola Pizza

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$15.00

Fig & Prosciutto Pizza

Eggplant, Asiago, arugula.

$15.00

Heirloom Tomato Margherita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese, garlic oil, micro basil.

$15.00

Via Meatball & Italian Cheese Pizza

Housemade meatballs with marinated plum tomatoes, 4 Italian cheeses and micro basil.

$15.00

Bacon & Sweet Pea Carbonara

Whipped mascarpone, sweet peas, crispy North country bacon, Asiago, local pea tendrils.

$15.00

Grilled Pizzas - Lunch

Via Signature Lunches - Lunch

Braised Short Rib Ragu on Cheese Ravioli

$16.00

Grilled Prime Bistro Steak

Red wine braised tuscan potatoes, garlicky spinach and pepperonata.

$15.00

Chicken Marsala

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$14.00

Seafood en Brodetto

Mussels, shrimp, calamariand haddock in a mildly spiced tomato stew, fennel, shaved garlic, fresh basil, pesto toast.

$16.00

Salmon Livornese

Pan roasted salmon with tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, roasted new potatoes.

$16.00

Casarecce with Sweet Sausage

Marinara cream, touch of pesto with ground sweet sausage.

$10.00

Breakfast Pizzette

Scrambled eggs, sausage, mozzarella, scallions and roasted red pepper.

$11.00

Heirloom Pizzette

Fresh mozzarella cheese, garlic oil, micro basil.

$11.00

Fig & Prosciutto

Eggplant, asiago, arugula.

$11.00

Pizzettes - Brunch

Grilled Pizza

Chicken Caesar Salad

Tomato, mozzarella, provolone.

$14.00

Via Meatball & Italian Cheese

Housemade meatballs with marinated plum tomatoes, 4 Italian cheeses and micro basil.

$14.00

Black Olive & Hot Capicola Ham

Asiago, ground sweet sausage, hot capicola ham, black olives, fresno chilies.

$14.00

Sausage & Grapes

Two sweet Italian sausages, slow cooked, with balsamicand red wine roasted red grapes served with a toasted English muffin.

$12.00

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lavender Butter

With local maple syrup from shattuck sugar shack.

$12.00

French Toast

With fresh seasonal berries and served with local maple syrup from shattuck sugar shack.

$12.00

Porchetta Eggs Benedict

Shaved porchetta over a toasted English muffin bread topped with local poached eggs and lemon pepper aioli.

$13.00

Prosciutto, Pesto, Parmesan Omelet

Served with lyonnaise potatoes.

$12.00

Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Italian style breakfast sandwich with 2 local fried eggs, bacon, pepperonata, baby arugula, roasted garlic aioli and Parmesan cheese on focaccia bread, served with truffled frites.

$12.00

Pork Belly Hash

Spice encrusted pork belly, crispy red bliss potatoes, caramelized sweet onions, baby arugula, 2 fried eggs with a roasted garlic aioli.

$12.00

Steak & Eggs

Prime bistro steak, fried local eggs, hash brown cake, caramelized onions and lemon pepper aioli.

$14.00

Pasta Carbonara

Over traditional roman style carbonara featuring house cured pancetta, peas and spaghetti.

$11.00

Chopped Salad

Diced salami, ham, chicken, provolone, feta, celery, red peppers, black olives, capers, tomato, red onion with Dijon vinaigrette.

$15.00

Spaghetti & Meatball with Marinara

$11.00

Brunch Entrees - Brunch

Beef & Veal

Braised Short Ribs

Over potato gnocchi, tossed with toasted walnuts, shiitake mushroomsand arugula in a light, gorgonzola cream sauce.

$30.00

Grilled New York Sirloin

Grilled New York sirloin over whipped yukon gold potatoes with sauteed kale, veal demi-glace and a horseradish compound butter.

$35.00

Scaloppine of Veal

Sirloin of veal, sliced thin, sauteed with marsala wine, wild mushroomsand prosciutto, served with sauteed broccolini and mushroom risotto.

$30.00

Filet Mignon

Hand cut 8 Ounces filet with asparagus, crimini mushrooms, charred onions, grilled tuscan bread, gorgonzola dolce and marsala demi.

$36.00

Kid's Salad

Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette dressing.

$4.00

Kids' Shrimp Scampi

Pan seared shrimp in a lemon butter sauce served over ziti.

$8.00

Kids' Chicken Parmesan

Lightly breaded, sauteed chicken breast on spaghetti with marinara and melted cheese.

$8.00

Kids' Three Mini Meatballs & Spaghetti

Topped with Parmesan cheese.

$6.00

Kids' Steak & Frites

Sirloin steak and plain frites.

$12.00

Kids' Grilled Cheese

Sourdough white bread lightly grilled with fontina cheese and frites.

$5.00

Kids' Mini Ragout of Meats

Pulled rotisserie chicken, 2 mini meatballs and ziti marinara topped with Parmesan cheese.

$6.00

Kids' Cheese Pizzette

$6.00

Kids' Mac & Cheese

$5.00

Kids' Chicken Tenders

Served with frites.

$8.00

Plain Pasta of Your Choice

With your choice of marinara sauce, butter, alfredo, or pesto.

$5.00

Kids Menu

Sides - Brunch

Toasted English Muffin

$2.50

Lyonnaise Potatoes

$4.00

Hash Brown Cake

$4.00

Sweet Italian Pork Sausage

$4.00

Meatball with Marinara

$4.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon

$6.00

Truffled Frites

$9.00

Single Sweet Italian Sausage with Marinara

$4.00

Single Meatball with Marinara

$4.00

Roasted Broccolini with Grated Parmesan Cheese

$5.00

Sweet Corn & Parmesan Polenta

$6.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

$8.00

Oven Roasted Asparagus

$8.00

Tuscan Roasted Potato

$6.00

Parmesan Risotto

$6.00

Mushroom Risotto

$8.00

Side Dishes

Desserts

Cookie Butter Creme Brulee

Dusted with cinnamon.

$9.00

Cranberry & Toasted Almond Mascarpone Cheesecake

Housemade mascarpone cheesecake with an almond biscotti crust. Topped with tart cranberries, whipped creamand sliced, toasted almonds.

$9.00

Limoncello Cake

Whipped mascarpone frosting, white chocolate shavings and a limoncello reduction.

$9.00

Espresso Brownie Sundae

Two housemade brownies enriched with espresso powder, chocolate chips and espresso frosting. Served with a scoop of gelato, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

$9.00

Via's Crepe Cake

15 housemade crepes layered with a cream cheese and mascarpone filling. Drizzled with a chocolate garnish and imported Amerena cherries.

$10.00

Tiramisu

An Italian layered dessert of lady fingers soaked in rum and espresso with sweet whipped mascarpone cheese.

$9.00

Chocolate Torta

Flourless chocolate torta served with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries.

$9.00

Cannoli Duo

Traditional vanilla cannoli garnished with chocolate chips and powdered sugar.

$6.00

Cannoli Plate

6 miniature cannoli; 3 filled with Italian cherry and chocolate chip filling, 3 filled with vanilla ricotta dipped in toasted pistachios with a drizzle of local honey.

$11.00

Affogato

An Italian classic, 2 scoops of vanilla gelato, hazelnutand chocolate stuffed pirouline cookies with hot espresso.

$8.00

3 Scoops of Homemade Gelati

Peanut butter chocolate chip, strawberry, pistachio, chocolate, vanilla, salted caramel, cappuccino, amarena cherry.

$9.00

3 Scoops of Homemade Sorbetti

Limoncello, blood orange.

$9.00