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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Vialé
Dairy-Free at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Any Way, Grass-Fed Strip Steak and Apple Cider Fritters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Any Way, Giannone Chicken and Grass-Fed Strip Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Any Way, Affogato and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saffron Lumache, Smoky Beets and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Pork Hash and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Pork Hash and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Vialé
Vialé in Cambridge has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Cider Fritters, Smoky Beets and Homies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Vialé
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Lumache | 16.4 g | 60.4 g |
| Chicken Parm | 21.3 g | 55.6 g |
| Bucatini Carbonara | 59 g | 54.9 g |
| Shrimp n Grits | 89.5 g | 50.4 g |
| Winter Salad | 63 g | 48.7 g |
| Brunch Burger | 130.7 g | 39.6 g |
| Grilled Romaine Caesar | 37.6 g | 35 g |
| Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad | 169.2 g | 26.7 g |
| Saffron Arancini | 1.3 g | 26.2 g |
| Pumpkin Panna Cotta | 123.7 g | 26.1 g |
| Tuscan Zuppa | 61 g | 24.4 g |
| Stracciatella & Corn Waffle | 1.4 g | 23.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Crudo - $17: Roasted peppers, pickled fennel, saffron aioli, crispy capers Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Arancini - $3: Fontina, spicy tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $15: Agrodolce, pickled fennel, pecorino, thai basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Zuppa - $14: House sausage, cannellini beans, escarole, croutons Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $19: Borlotti beans, san marzano, olives, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Viale Meatballs - $15: Marinara, buffalo mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Cider Fritters - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Gravlax Toast - $19: Squid ink focaccia, chive cream cheese, shaved fennel, capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Romaine Caesar - $12: Garlicky bread crumbs, parmesan snow Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad - $14: Crunchy quinoa, red pepper, blue cheese, dijon vin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad - $17: Heirloom chicories, goat cheese, candied pecans, sherry-orange vin Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoky Beets - $15: Silky carrot, zaatar, pickled mustard seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tagliatelle Verde - $28: Ben's mushrooms, marsala, piave Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Carbonara - $29: Guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $23: Poached egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Norwegian Salmon - $31: Pistachio, butternut squash, escarole, pomegranate Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giannone Chicken - $32: Parsnip, honey-tarragon carrots, black garlic jus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass-Fed Strip Steak - $35: Baby yams, caulilini, herbs, demi Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm - $25: Buffalo mozzarella, broccolini, thai basil Dietary tags: 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Pesto Pizza - $17: Ricotta, balsamic, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Buttermilk Pancake Short Stack - $13: Graham cracker crumble, honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Uova al Purgatorio - $17: Marinara, pecorino, calabrian chili oil, sourdough focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg Any Way - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House English Muffin - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Viale Tiramisu - $11: Cinnamon & cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $11: Vanilla ice cream, espresso & biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Choco Chip Cannoli - $5: Sweet ricotta & fennel pollen Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin Panna Cotta - $11: Dukkah, black pepper maple Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sorbet of the Day - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $5
- Phony Negroni (NA) - $8: Giffard aperitif syrup, grapefruit, orange, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Allagash White - $11: Draft beer, Portland, ME
- Barewolf 'Vialé' Pilsner - $10: Draft beer, Amesbury, MA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Vialé
- Is Vialé dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Vialé has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Any Way, Grass-Fed Strip Steak and Apple Cider Fritters.
- What can I eat at Vialé on a dairy-free diet?
- Egg Any Way, Grass-Fed Strip Steak and Apple Cider Fritters carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Vialé have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Apple Cider Fritters and Smoky Beets.
- Is Vialé gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Vialé?
- Saffron Lumache, at roughly 60.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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