Vialé – Italian
Sunlight dances across plates of briny East Coast oysters and silken salmon crudo in this vibrant neighborhood haunt where Mediterranean soul meets modern flair. The air hums with the conviviality of shared plates, from the golden crunch of saffron arancini to tender grilled octopus, culminating in the nostalgic, spiced warmth of house-made apple cider fritters.
502, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139 +16175761900 https://www.vialecambridge.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers and Snacks
- East Coast Oysters - $3: Cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Crudo - $17: Roasted peppers, pickled fennel, saffron aioli, crispy capers Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Arancini - $3: Fontina, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $15: Agrodolce, pickled fennel, pecorino, thai basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Zuppa - $14: House sausage, cannellini beans, escarole, croutons Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $19: Borlotti beans, san marzano, olives, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $17: Sage brown butter aioli, horseradish, delicata, parm frico Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $16: Sugo all'arrabbiata, giardiniera Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Viale Meatballs - $15: Marinara, buffalo mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Cider Fritters - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Gravlax Toast - $19: Squid ink focaccia, chive cream cheese, shaved fennel, capers Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Romaine Caesar - $12: Garlicky bread crumbs, parmesan snow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad - $14: Crunchy quinoa, red pepper, blue cheese, dijon vin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad - $17: Heirloom chicories, goat cheese, candied pecans, sherry-orange vin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoky Beets - $15: Silky carrot, zaatar, pickled mustard seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tagliatelle Verde - $28: Ben's mushrooms, marsala, piave Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Carbonara - $29: Guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafaldine - $29: Sausage, calamari, vodka sauce, fennel, squid ink breadcrumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Gnocchi - $31: Wild boar bolognese, parm, rosemary Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Lumache - $32: Clams, mussels, shrimp, brodo di mare, spicy breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $23: Poached egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Norwegian Salmon - $31: Pistachio, butternut squash, escarole, pomegranate Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giannone Chicken - $32: Parsnip, honey-tarragon carrots, black garlic jus Dietary tags: Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass-Fed Strip Steak - $35: Baby yams, caulilini, herbs, demi Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm - $25: Buffalo mozzarella, broccolini, thai basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brunch Burger - $19: Bacon, american cheese, arugula, pickled red onion, fried egg, french fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza - $16: Tomato, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Pesto Pizza - $17: Ricotta, balsamic, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Cup & Mushroom Pizza - $16: Tomato, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nduja Pizza - $17: Tomato, whipped ricotta, roasted shallot, calabrian hot honey Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Buttermilk Pancake Short Stack - $13: Graham cracker crumble, honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp n Grits - $18: Spanish chorizo, sunny egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Eggs Benny - Ham - $17: Homemade english muffin, lemon-dill hollandaise, homies Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Pork Hash - $19: Crispy brussels, poached eggs, hollandaise Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Uova al Purgatorio - $17: Marinara, pecorino, calabrian chili oil, sourdough focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Stracciatella & Corn Waffle - $17: Bacon, brussels, fried egg Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Homies - $4: Brunch potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg Any Way - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House English Muffin - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Viale Tiramisu - $11: Cinnamon & cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $11: Vanilla ice cream, espresso & biscotti
- Choco Chip Cannoli - $5: Sweet ricotta & fennel pollen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin Panna Cotta - $11: Dukkah, black pepper maple Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sorbet of the Day - $7 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Viale Shakerato - $15: Espresso, vodka, crème de cacao, cinnamon-espresso syrup, oat milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $5
- Phony Negroni (NA) - $8: Giffard aperitif syrup, grapefruit, orange, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Allagash White - $11: Draft beer, Portland, ME
- Barewolf 'Vialé' Pilsner - $10: Draft beer, Amesbury, MA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Restaurants near Vialé
- Pammy's — Italian
- Area Four — Italian
- New York Pizza — Italian
- Sulmona — Italian
- Toscanini's — Italian
- Cambridge Pizzeria — Italian
- Beauty's Pizza — Italian
- All Star Pizza Bar — Italian
- Asaro Bakery & Cafe — Italian
- Alfredo's Italian Kitchen;Alfredos Italian Kitchen - Cambridge — Italian
- University Grill and Pizza — Italian
- Pinocchio's Pizza and Subs — Italian
