What to order at Via Vecchia

Must order
A pasta course off the daily list plus a Negroni from the 20-seat bar.
Signature dishes
Handmade tagliatelle, Branzino, Beef short rib agnolotti
Editor tip
Monday-Thursday from 16:00. Reservations via the site; walk-in bar seats most weeknights.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
NeighborhoodOld Port
HoursSun 16:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:00
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Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour★ 4.9 (138)
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Guided tour · 2.5 hours

Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour

Eat your way through one of Maine's most "foodie" centric cities on this culinary walking tour of Portland. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour that carves a path through t...

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Address: 10 Dana Street, Portland, ME 04101

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