Via Bianca Brings the First True Italian Aperitivo to Delhi

Delhi’s dining scene has no shortage of Italian restaurants, but the city has never truly experienced Aperitivo the way it’s lived in Italy—until now. Via Bianca, tucked into the bustling N Block Market of Greater Kailash I, introduces the capital’s first authentic Aperitivo menu, a ritual that Italians consider less a meal and more a way of life.

Aperitivo, often described as the golden hour of Italian culture, is that pause between day and night when friends gather for a spritz, small plates, and unhurried conversations. At Via Bianca, this tradition arrives with all the elegance of Florence and Bari but interpreted for Delhi’s cosmopolitan rhythm.

The restaurant owes its soul to Chef Kamalika, who trained in Italy before returning home to India. Her vision was never just to replicate Italian food, but to recreate the spirit behind it—the balance, the generosity, the ease. “The Aperitivo menu is an invitation to slow down,” she explains, “to sip, to share, to let an evening take its natural course.”

On the table, this philosophy unfolds in beautifully simple dishes. There’s Il Tagliere, a nibbles tray designed to be shared with a glass of wine or artisanal beer. There are golden Olive Ripiene, stuffed with chicken, crisp and briny, and Mondeghili, bite-sized Milanese cutlets rich with herbs. For those who prefer a lighter indulgence, canapè crackers arrive dressed with Salmone Selvatica, Agrodolce, and Tre Pomodorini, each one a reminder of why Italian food remains timeless in its restraint. Paired with signature spritzes, Italian wines, and carefully chosen beers, the menu is as much about atmosphere as it is about taste.

Via Bianca itself is part of the charm. Earthy interiors, thoughtful design, and an ambience that feels intimate yet worldly make it a destination in its own right. With the arrival of the Aperitivo ritual, the restaurant shifts from being simply a dinner spot to becoming a cultural address—one that mirrors the slow romance of la dolce vita in the heart of Delhi.

Via Bianca

Italian · Pizza · Pasta6, 1st Floor, N Block Market, Greater Kailash 1 (GK-I), New Delhi

Open: 12 noon – 11 pm

Cost: ₹5,000 for two

Tel: +91 9211563311