Ottava Via Menu
Introducing Ottava Via, a hidden gem located at 1400 Michigan Ave in Detroit, MI. This Italian eatery offers a variety of delicious options including pizza, sandwiches, and vegan choices. With a cozy outdoor seating area, Ottava Via is perfect for a casual dinner or happy hour. The attentive service and welcoming ambiance make dining here a memorable experience.
Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the Artichoke pizza and mouthwatering short ribs. The Caesar Salad with a surprise egg topping is a must-try. While the garnishing choices may not suit everyone's taste, the quality of the food and service make up for it.
Overall, Ottava Via is highly recommended for a date night, girls' outing, or any special celebration. Don't miss out on their delicious offerings and welcoming atmosphere.
Small Plates
ROASTED BROCCOLINI
Roasted on a bed of tonnato sauce, pecorino, lemon, Calabrian chili, garlic pangrattato
GARLIC AND GOAT CHEESE
Roasted Colossal garlic with whipped herb spread and crostinis
ARANCINI
Fried rice balls stuffed with prosciutto and Taleggio cheese served with a pomodoro sauce
BRUSCHETTA
Tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano
CALAMARI
Lemon caper aioli, marinara
GARLIC SHRIMP
Shrimp sautéed with shallots, garlic, white wine, and butter, served with Italian bread
CHEF POLPETTE
Chef’s rotating creation. Ask your server for today’s selection
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Wild boar and fennel sausage, creamy polenta, peperonata
TUSCAN POTATOES
Baby new potatoes, garlic, Calabrian chili, fresh oregano
PECORINO PLATE
Pecorino cheese al forno with Italian bread, pears, and spiced truffle honey
BURRATA CAPRESE
Heirloom tomato, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar, sea salt
CHOPPED SALAD
Mixed lettuce, basil, red onion, cucumber, celery, garbanzo beans, finocchiona, aged provolone, housemade creamy Italian vinaigrette
CAESAR
Crisp romaine, white anchovies, farm egg, fresh parmesan, housemade garlic anchovy dressing
Salads
Rosso
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, and sweet basil
PEPPERONI
Gaeta olives, red onion, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni
SALSICCIA
Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoncini, aged provolone, red onion, peppers
RUCOLINA
Aged provolone, Serrano ham, arugula, farm egg, pepperoncini
FUNGHI
Portabella, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms, cipollini onions, Tartofu cheese
ARTICHOKE
Roasted garlic, spinach pesto, pecorino cheese, lemon zest
ITALIAN
Prosciutto, capicola, finocchiona, aged provolone, mozzarella
SHORT RIB
Tuscan-braised beef short ribs, provolone, onions, pepperoni, pepperonata
BURRATA CLASSICO
Burrata, oven-roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, vincotto drizzle
Bianco
PASTA
PESTO PASTA
Fettuccini pasta, basil pesto, garlic, oven-roasted tomatoes, pistachio pangrattato
TRUFFLE BUTTER PASTA
Bucatini tossed with mushrooms in a truffle butter sauce
PENNE ALLA ARRABBIATA
Spicy tomato sauce with roasted garlic, broccolini, Calabrian chilies, fresh oregano, fresh shaved Parmigiano
RAGOUT ALLA BOLOGNESE
Tomato-braised veal and pork served over pappardelle noodles, topped with ricotta
PASTA ALFREDO
Fettuccine tossed in creamy Parmesan sauce, topped with garlic pangrattato
CACIO Y PEPE
Bucatini pasta with traditional Pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce
BISTECCA E PATATE
-oz char-grilled New York strip, rosemary frites, Italian chimichurri
FARMHOUSE CHICKEN
One-half marinated all-natural chicken served with dressed squash-and-zucchini noodles, red onion, and blistered cherry tomatoes
TUSCAN-BRAISED SHORT RIB
Tuscan-braised beef short ribs topped with onion frites resting on a bed of our creamy mascarpone polenta
BRANZINO
Seared Mediterranean sea bass topped with a salsa verde served alongside Tuscan potatoes
HOT PLATES
COCKTAILS
WEST SIDE COCKTAIL
tito's, meyer lemon, mint, prosecco
SEASONAL SMASH
seasonal smash cocktail featuring the season's freshest fruits and herbs
APEROL SPRITZER
aperol, prosecco
FLORADORA
hendricks gin, chambord, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
TH STREET NEGRONI
two james gin, dolin blanc vermouth, aperol
ST. TONI
amaro montenegro, aperol, orange juice
-SPICE OLD FASHIONED
bulleit bourbon, five-spice demerara syrup, angostura bitters
MICHIGAN AVE. MANHATTAN
bulleit bourbon, luxardo maraschino liqueur, carpano antica vermouth, laphroiag rinse
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN
milagro, mezcal, cinnamon syrup, ancho reyes verde chile liquor, lime
SICILIAN SANGRIA
louis martini cabernet sauvignon, dolin rouge, limoncello, orange juice
TRIO WHITE SANGRIA
white wine, orangello, peach schnapps, domaine de canton, grapefruit san pellegrino
SMERALDO
tito's, dry vermouth, p green spritz, mint, lemon twist
