New restaurant concept from celebrity chef opens Downtown

The chiq new restaurant from a former “Top Chef” standout has opened its doors in Columbus.

Bar Cicchetti, an eatery and bar created by Chef Fabio Viviani, held its grand opening on July 2. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of the Westin Great Southern Columbus, which is located at 310 S. High St.

Cicchetti, the Italian word for shareable or snack-sized plates, stays true to its name by offering a wide variety of small-plate pasta dishes, steak, Vivani’s renowned meatball recipe and more.

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Born in Italy, Viviani is well-known for appearing on the fifth and eighth seasons of the popular competitive cooking show “Top Chef.” Viviani currently operates more than 30 restaurants across the country. He opened another eatery under the name Bar Cicchetti in New York City last year.

Bar Cicchetti is open daily for breakfast from 7-11 a.m., 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4-9 p.m. on. Sunday. The restaurnst also plans to add lunch hours soon.

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