Via Italian Table Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Via Italian Table, located in Worcester, MA, is an experience filled with exquisite Italian cuisine. This classy establishment offers a variety of options, from meatball sandwiches to herb-encrusted halibut. The house-made ricotta and gelato are must-try delights, though more vegan options would be a welcome addition. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for special occasions or business lunches. The staff is attentive, and the service is top-notch. The calamari, octopus, and ziti with roasted chicken stand out as crowd favorites. The meatballs are tender, and the truffle fries are a culinary delight. Overall, Via Italian Table offers a memorable dining experience with delicious food, impeccable service, and a charming ambiance.
APPETIZERS
CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
PAN FRIED FRESH MOZZARELLA
P.L.T. & MOZZARELLA
a tower of fresh prosciutto, lobster meat, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction
SAUSAGE & RICOTTA STUFFED PEPPERS
sweet Italian sausage and creamy ricotta cheese stuffed in Peppadew peppers. Oven roasted in our house-made marinara served with grilled bread
CRISPY PORK MEATBALLS
agrodolce apricot glaze
CLAMS CASINO
BRUSCHETTA
freshly grilled ciabatta bread topped with marinated tomatoes, kalamata olives and shaved parmesan cheese finished with a balsamic reduction
FRIED CALAMARI
marinara sauce
ZUCCHINI & MUSHROOMS
sauteed zucchini and mushrooms with garlic and roasted almonds topped with provolone cheese and truffle oil
BOLOGNESE ARANCINI
fried risotto balls with bolognese stuffing
PAN SEARED OCTOPUS & SAUSAGE
marinated octopus prepared sous vide, served with herb polenta, Italian sausage, sweet and spicy peppers, and arugula
MUSSELS IN SMOKY TOMATO BROTH
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED MOZZARELLA
pan seared, drizzled with balsamic reduction
TRUFFLE FRITES WITH PARMIGIANO
thin cut fries with fresh Parmesan and truffle oil
HOUSE MADE RICOTTA
grilled crostini and local honey
ITALIAN FONDUTA
fondue of melted Italian cheeses, salami, wild mushrooms,onions, and black olives
VIA CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD
diced salami, ham, chicken, provolone, red peppers, feta, celery, black olives, capers, tomato, red onion, Dijon vinaigrette
ITALIAN MEAT & CHEESE BOARD
Prosciutto di Parma, Italian speck, and salami alongside Parmesan, Gorgonzola dolce, and Burrata mozzarella. Accompanied by local honey, fig jam, and a whole grain mustard sauce
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
FRIED CALAMARI WITH MARINARA
INSALATA MISTA
mixed greens, house vinaigrette
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD
with seasoned Tuscan bread croutons
BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD
fresh burrata mozzarella, tomato, basil and an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Balsamic reduction
SPINACH AND GRAPE SALAD
gorgonzola cheese and walnuts with a black pepper honey vinaigrette
PAN ROASTED SALMON SALAD
pan roasted North Atlantic salmon over baby arugula, cubed mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pesto vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
SHRIMP & BEAN SALAD
sauteed shrimp, arugula topped with cannellini beans, served warm with lemon vinaigrette
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
mixed greens and spinach, fresh strawberries, red onion, and feta crumble with a strawberry vinaigrette
STEAK SALAD
grilled New York sirloin sliced and served on roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, arugula, green apple, and bleu cheese tossed with white balsamic-cherry vinaigrette
VIA CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD
diced salami, ham, chicken, provolone, feta, celery, red peppers, black olives, capers, tomato, red onion with Dijon vinaigrette
SALADS
GRILLED PIZZAS
VIA MEATBALL & ITALIAN CHEESE
House made meatballs with marinated plum tomatoes, four Italian cheeses, and micro basil
SAUSAGE AND MEATBALL
diced meatball and sausage with Peppadew peppers, marinated tomatoes, and dollops of ricotta. Finished with Parmesan cheese and parsley oil
HEIRLOOM TOMATO MARGHERITA
fresh mozzarella cheese, garlic oil, micro basil
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
tomato, mozzarella, provolone
FIG & PROSCIUTTO
eggplant, asiago, arugula, aged balsamic
FILET MIGNON
hand cut oz. filet over a crispy mascarpone and roasted garlic polenta cake. Topped with truffled demi cream sauce and bleu cheese
SURF, TURF, AND PASTA
lobster tail with lemon basil sauce, grilled New York sirloin over asparagus, garnished with mushroom duxelles and demi sauce, and bucatini bolognese
BRAISED SHORT RIB
over gnocchi tossed with toasted walnuts, shiitake mushrooms, and arugula in a light, gorgonzola cream sauce
SCALOPPINE OF VEAL
sirloin of veal, sliced thin, sauteed with Marsala wine, wild mushrooms and prosciutto, served with sauteed broccolini and mushroom risotto
PORK CHOP TOSCANA
one pound grilled Berkshire pork chop, served over an Asiago and spinach risotto cake with crispy fried sprouts topped with a sweet and savory apple mostarda
PORCHETTA
an Italian tradition, Pork belly rolled and slow roasted with layers of herbs and spices served over Tuscan beans with spinach, and crispy prosciutto then topped with apricot preserves
BERKSHIRE PORK OSSO BUCO
braised for hours until fall off the bone tender, served over herbed-romano polenta with a roasted red pepper sauce and gremolata
CHICKEN PICCATA
sauteed boneless chicken breast, white wine lemon caper butter sauce, spaghetti and roasted tomatoes
CHICKEN PARMESAN
lightly breaded, sauteed chicken breast served over spaghetti with marinara, melted fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crisp slices of hand-breaded Italian eggplant stacked with mozzarella, provolone and marinara, then baked in casserole with ziti
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
over gnocchi tossed with toasted walnuts, shiitake mushrooms, and arugula in a light, gorgonzola cream sauce gluten free pasta
SCALLOPINE OF VEAL
sirloin of veal, sliced thin, sauteed with Marsala wine, wild mushrooms and prosciutto, served with sauteed broccolini and mushroom risotto
SIGNATURE ENTREES
SEAFOOD ENTREES
GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER
grilled seasoned super jumbo shrimp, octopus, haddock fillet, clams casino, artichoke and roasted red peppers with a lemon-butter sauce, and caper vinaigrette
LOBSTER RISOTTO
sauteed lobster meat with seasoned Roma tomatoes, smokey bacon and local basil over a creamy chopped spinach and romano risotto
SICILIAN GRILLED SALMON
fresh grilled North Atlantic salmon with roasted tomatoes and basil served over cauliflower, golden raisins couscous and arugula with a lemon-tomato butter
TUSCAN HERB & CRUMB CRUSTED HADDOCK
baked, served with roasted potatoes and asparagus
HALF POUND LOBSTER ROLL
Half pound of lobster meat with a touch of mayonnaise and lemon juice in a toasted Brioche roll. Served with truffled frites.
SEAFOOD ORECCHIETTE
shrimp, scallop, mussels, and calamari tossed with orecchiette pasta in a roasted garlic-lemon basil butter sauce gluten free pasta
ZITI WITH ROASTED CHICKEN
pulled roasted chicken, wild mushrooms, pesto, peas, shallots, tomato, and prosciutto in herbed Parmesan cream
SHRIMP SCAMPI
pan seared shrimp tossed with grape tomatoes, parsley, and garlic in a white wine lemon butter sauce, served over spaghetti
THREE MEATBALLS
on spaghetti marinara, with ricotta salata and basil
SEAFOOD ORECCHIETTE
shrimp, scallops, mussels, and calamari tossed with orecchiette pasta in a roasted garlic-lemon basil butter sauce
BUCATINI BOLOGNESE
bucatini with a rich meat sauce of beef, pork, sausage, and a touch of tomato and cream
LOBSTER STUFFED SHELLS
a mixture of lobster meat, lump crab, and shrimp with ricotta and mozzarella stuffed inside pasta shells then baked in a creamy lobster marinara sauce
HOUSE PASTAS
SIDE DISHES
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA
OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS
SINGLE MEATBALL & MARINARA
SINGLE SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE & MARINARA
TUSCAN BEANS
white beans, spinach and crispy prosciutto
PARMESAN RISOTTO
TUSCAN ROASTED POTATO
GARLICKY SPINACH
ROASTED ZUCCHINI & RED PEPPERS
TIRAMISU
Italian style soft cheese cake with mascarpone cheese and lady fingers soaked in rum and coffee topped with chocolate shavings.
ESPRESSO BROWNIE SUNDAE
two housemade brownies enriched with espresso powder, chocolate chips, and espresso frosting. Served with a scoop of gelato, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
VIAS CREPE CAKE
housemade crepes layered with a cream cheese and mascarpone filling. Drizzled with a chocolate ganache and imported Amerena cherries.
MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
House made mascarpone cheesecake with an almond-biscotti crust, topped with macerated seasonal berries and fresh lemon curd
CHOCOLATE TORTA
Flourless chocolate torta served with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries
CANNOLI DUO
Traditional vanilla cannoli garnished with chocolate chips and powdered sugar
MICHELANGELATO SAMPLER
A palette of mini cones made from our housemade Italian gelati and sorbetti. You choose...all one flavor or mix it up and try different flavors.
DESSERTS
GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA
HEIRLOOM TOMATO MARGHERITA
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
tomato, mozzarella, provolone
FIG & PROSCIUTTO
eggplant, asiago, arugula no eggplant
CHOCOLATE TORTA
Flourless chocolate torta served with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries
DESSERT
APRIL LOBSTER SPECIAL
HALF POUND LOBSTER ROLL
Half pound of lobster meat with a touch of mayonnaise and lemon juice in a toasted Brioche roll. Served with truffled frites. no roll, no frites Available through the month of April
BRAISED SHORT RIB RAGU
on cheese ravioli
CHICKEN MARSALA
sauteed chicken breast, prosciutto, mushrooms, and peas with orrechiette pasta and feta cheese
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crisp slices of hand-breaded Italian eggplant stacked with mozzarella, provolone and marinara, then baked in a casserole with ziti marinara
SHRIMP SCAMPI
pan seared shrimp tossed with grape tomatoes, parsley, and a lemon white wine butter sauce served over spaghetti
SHRIMP RISOTTO
pan seared shrimp with spinach, red onion, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans, served over a tomato and basil risotto topped with crispy prosciutto
BUCATINI BOLOGNESE
rich meat sauce of beef, pork, sausage, a touch of tomato paste and cream
SALMON LIVORNESE
pan roasted North Atlantic salmon with stewed tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and capers served over herbed romano polenta and arugula
TUSCAN HERB & CRUMB CRUSTED HADDOCK
baked, served with roasted potatoes and asparagus
VEAL PARMESAN
thinly pounded veal, lightly breaded and pan fried. Served over spaghetti with marinara, melted fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese
SIGNATURE LUNCHES
VIA SIGNATURE SANDWICHES
CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH
grilled chicken breast, crisp prosciutto, pepperonata, arugula, provolone, and pesto aioli on toasted Italian bread served with truffle frites
VIA MEATBALL SANDWICH
two sliced colossal VIA meatballs with provolone, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, on toasted Italian bread served with truffled frites
PORCHETTA SANDWICH
slow roasted and thinly shaved porchetta with arugula and garlic aioli, topped with provolone cheese and housemade giardiniera on toasted Italian bread served with truffled frites
PORTABELLA PARMESAN SANDWICH
crispy fried portabella mushrooms, homemade pesto, vodka cream sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses, and banana peppers on toasted Italian bread served with truffled frites
CAPRESE BLT
thick cut applewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, arugula, sundried tomato aioli, and aged balsamic on toasted Italian bread served with truffled frites
HALF POUND LOBSTER ROLL
Half pound of lobster meat with a touch of mayonnaise and lemon juice in a toasted Brioche roll. Served with truffled frites. Includes Insalta Mista or a Cup of Chicken Orzo Soup
Kids Salad
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette dressing
Steak Frites
sirloin steak and plain frites
Mac & Cheese
Cheese Pizzette
Shrimp Scampi
pan seared shrimp in a lemon butter sauce served over ziti
Chicken Tenders
served with frites
Chicken Parmesan
lightly breaded, sauteed chicken breast on spaghetti with marinara and melted cheese
Three Mini Meatballs & Spaghetti
topped with parmesan cheese
Plain Pasta Of Your Choice
orecchiette ~ spaghetti ~ ziti ~ gnocchi ~ cheese ravioli ~ gluten-free penne with your choice of marinara sauce, butter, alfredo or pesto