MONTE OFELIO was founded by the brothers Dario and Luca Formisano. They started their business in August 2016 and opened their first aperitivo location in Vienna’s 2nd district: MONTE OFELIO BAR Augarten.

Originally, it was an alimentari (Italian for grocery store), which has developed into a popular aperitivo bar over the years. Dario and Luca Formisano know exactly how to bring the Italian lifestyle to Vienna and delight regulars and walk-in customers every day.

Since April 2021, the MONTE OFELIO BAR Schottenbastei and the MONTE O FORNO production facility in Vienna’s 1st district have also been part of their portfolio.

MONTE OFELIO is where Dario and Luca grew up. In the valley between the volcano of »Roccamonfina« in Italy and the sea, there is a small oasis that was already used as a leisure area and for wine production in the time of the ancient Romans.

In the midst of olive trees and surrounded by vineyards, the Formisano family, knowing the incredible richness of the area, has settled at the foot of the mountain »Ofelio«.