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La Vita Italian Specialties Menu

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83 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
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  • Soup

    • Butternut Squash Soup

      Roasted butternut squash pureed with white wine, vegetable stock, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Topped with maple toasted oats and pumpkin seeds. Pint $6.00 - Quart $12.00
      $6.00

    • Ribolita Soup

      Prosciutto & parmigiano broth with soffrito, garlic, escarole, gigante beans, and prosciutto lardons, topped with a parmigiano crostino. Pint $6.00 - Quart $12.00
      $6.00

    • Tomato Soup

      Made from San Marzano tomatoes with our house made mozzarella, fresh basil, and focaccia croutons. Pint $6.00 - Quart $12.00
      $6.00

  • Focaccia

    • Rosemary & Sea Salt

      Our traditional Italian flatbread is perfectly seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Great with salad or on its own. Always a hit! Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
      $3.00

    • Tomato & Roasted Garlic

      Chunky and sweet tomato reduction with rich and nutty roasted garlic. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
      $3.75

    • Broccoli Rabe & Grana

      Seasoned broccoli rabe with roasted garlic and tangy Grana Padano cheese. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
      $4.50

    • Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Tomato, Provolone

      Tangy ezzo pepperoni, tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. Best pepperoni slice around. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
      $4.75

    • Black Mission Fig

      Sweet balsamic plumped black mission figs with tangy balsamic fig jam. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
      $4.75

  • Insalata

    • Caprese

      Whole or ½ ball of our fresh handmade mozzarella, with fresh tomato and fresh basil, sea salt, olive oil, and balsamic dressing
      $14.00

    • Caesar Salad

      Escarole, shaved celery, house Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons, and parmigiano
      $8.00

    • Fennel Orange Walnut Salad

      Shaved fennel, honey roasted walnuts, fresh oranges, arugula, with honey orange vinaigrette dressing
      $10.00

    • Sicilian Salad

      Escarole, sundried tomatoes, raisins, crispy chickpeas, sunflower seeds, ricotta salata, olives, herb vinaigrette
      $12.00

    • Antipasti

      Escarole, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, soppressata, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
      $14.00

  • Specialty Sandwiches

    • The Other Chicken Cutlet

      Crispy chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil.
      $14.95

    • Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

      Mozz whey brined, panko breaded chicken, kewpie mayo, broccoli rabe, fresh tomato, house made mozzarella, and tomato jam
      $14.95

    • Chicken Parmigiana Hero

      Crispy chicken cutlet, marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
      $14.95

    • Italiano

      Prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, arugula, house made mozzarella, fresh tomato & basil pesto on hero roll. If you’re asking for an “Italian sub” in Italy, it’s closer to this.
      $14.95

    • Americano

      Ham, spicy house made capicola, genoa salami, provolone, escarole, tomato, giardiniera, mayo, Italian dressing. If you’re asking for an “Italian sub” in the U.S. this is the one.
      $14.95

    • Porchetta

      Fennel, rosemary and garlic rubbed slow roasted pork shoulder, caramelized fennel, braised escarole, fennel pesto, and bomba chili on house made ciabatta.
      $14.95

    • Italian Beef

      Braised beef brisket, house made mozzarella, peperonata, broccoli rabe mostarda
      $14.95

    • Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

      Crispy eggplant, marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
      $14.95

    • Eggplant Hero

      Crispy fried eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, tomato jam.
      $14.95

    • Meatball Parmigiana Hero

      House made dry aged beef and pork meatballs, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
      $14.95

  • Paninis

    • Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Prosciutto & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Spicy Capocollo & Cacio Di Roma

      House made focaccia with spicy capocollo and Cacio di Roma cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Speck & Fontina

      House made focaccia with speck and fontina cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Broccoli Rabe & Ricotta

      House made focaccia with broccoli rabe and ricotta cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Geno Salame & Provolone

      House made focaccia with genoa salame and provolone cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Mortadella & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with mortadella and mozzarella. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
      $8.95

    • Panini Platter

      8 Panini, Choose 2 varieties, 4 each, cut into ¼’s and dressed with arugula and aged balsamic. · Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella · Genoa Salame & Provolone · Mortadella & Mozzarella · Spicy Capocollo & Cacio di Roma · Prosciutto & Mozzarella · Speck & Fontina Broccoli Rabe & Ricotta Mozzarella, Tallegio & Provolone

  • Antipasti

    • Broccoli Rabe

      Roasted garlic, lemon, bomba chili Sold by the ½ lb
      $6.50

    • Smashed Potatoes

      Poached, smashed, roasted with rosemary Sold by the ½ lb
      $4.75

    • Artichokes Alla Romana

      Red onion, mint, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, evoo Sold by the ½ lb
      $8.50

    • Beets

      Hazelnuts, mint, honey orange vinaigrette Sold by the ½ lb
      $5.50

    • Brussels Sprouts

      Roasted with house cured guanciale finished with aged balsamic. Sold by the ½ lb
      $7.75

    • Braised Escarole

      Braised with roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Sold by the ½ lb
      $5.50

    • Caponata Siciliana

      Sweet and sour eggplant relish Sold by the ½ lb
      $7.25

    • Chickpeas

      Tomato pesto, smoked onions Sold by the ½ lb
      $5.75

    • Funghi Sott'olio

      Marinated mushrooms Sold by the ½ lb
      $7.25

    • Roasted Peppers

      Fresh red peppers roasted whole Sold by the ½ lb
      $6.50

    • Shrimp

      Basil pesto-garlic, parmigiano, pine nuts Sold by the ½ lb
      $12.00

  • Specialties

    • Arancini

      Panko breaded rice balls made with parmigiano & soffritto risotto stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella. $3.00 per rice ball.
      $3.00

    • Chicken Cutlets

      Brined in mozzarella whey, panko breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Sold by the pound. (aprox. 2 pieces)
      $12.00

    • Lasagna

      House made noodles layered with butchers ragu, bechamella, and parmigiano.
      $10.00

    • Roasted Chicken

      Chicken breast marinated with rosemary, parsley, onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Sold by the pound. (3-4 pieces)
      $12.00

    • Meatballs

      Dry aged beef & pork meatballs made with rosemary focaccia croutons, fresh herbs, spices, roasted and braised in white wine and tomato sauce. $4.00 per meatball
      $4.00

    • House Made Italian Sausage

      · 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 Made with garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Links. $12.00 per lb · 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 Made with garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Links. $12.00 per lb
      $12.00

    • Mozzarella Fresca

      Fresh mozzarella made in house every day. $10.00 per piece
      $10.00

  • Pasta

    • Rigatoni With Sausage And Broccoli Rabe

      Apugliese style! Our house made sweet fennel sausage with broccoli rabe, garlic, hot chili, parmigiano, and butter. Serves 1+
      $20.00

    • Mafaldini Al Limone

      House made ribbons pasta with preserved lemon, pickled chili, lemon juice, oregano, butter and parmigiano. Serves 1+
      $17.00

    • Spaghetti Alla Chitarra

      Garlic, oil and chili or butter and parmigiano, served on our long noodles. Choose Aglio Olio Peperoncino or Burro e Reggiano Parmigiano Serves 1+
      $15.00

    • Radiatore Bolognese

      Fresh pasta with our tangy and rich sweet fennel sausage bolognese style sauce, finished with butter, parmigiano and arugula. Serves 1+
      $20.00

    • Gemelli Marinara Or Al La Vodka

      House made “twins” pasta with our classic red sauce or pink sauce finished with butter, parmigiano, oregano and fresh basil. Choose red sauce or pink sauce. Serves 1+
      $17.00

    • Bucatini With Sunday Gravy

      Our house made sweet fennel sausage and dry aged beef meatballs braised in tomato finished with butter and parmigiano. Serves Two+
      $24.00

    • Lasagna

      House made noodles layered with butchers ragu, bechamella, and parmigiano.
      $10.00

    • Kids Pasta

      Small portion of our house made Cresta di Gallo (fancy macaroni) red sauce or butter and cheese.
      $8.00

  • Entrees

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Mozzarella whey brined and Breaded chicken cutlet slathered in marinara, topped with house made mozzarella and parmigiano. Take it home and bake it or ask for it hot and ready!
      $14.95

    • Brasato Di Manzo

      Braised beef brisket Roman style with garlic braised escarole, gigante beans and beef jus.
      $28.00

    • Spala Di Maiale

      Mozzarella whey brined and Breaded chicken cutlet slathered in marinara, topped with house made mozzarella and parmigiano. Take it home and bake it or ask for it hot and ready!
      $22.00

    • Eggplant Parmagiana

      2 pieces of our crispy fried eggplant “cutlets” layered with La Vita Marinara, house made mozzarella, and parmigiano.
      $12.50

    • Lasagna

      House made noodles layered with butchers ragu, bechamella, and parmigiano.
      $10.00

  • Dolce

    • Olive Oil Cakes

      Citrus scented rich and tender cakes with seasonal glazes.
      $5.50

    • Mascarpone & Ricotta Cheesecake

      Rich and decadent, with an almond biscotti crust. Finished with a drizzle of maple syrup. $6.00 per Slice - Whole Cheesecake $65.00
      $6.00

    • Bombolini

      Rich and fluffy ricotta doughnuts. $1.50 ea - 4 for $5.00
      $1.50

    • Cannoli

      Vanilla ricotta filling with pistachios or Nutella ricotta filling with hazelnuts. $2.00 ea - 4 for $7.00
      $2.00

    • Dessert Platter

      Combination of all of your favorite La Vita desserts all in bite size versions. Small Serves 4-6 Medium Serves 8-12 Large Serves 14- 20

  • Sauces

    • Butcher's Ragu

      Soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto, beef, and pork are ground and stewed with onions, garlic, carrots, fennel, celery, white wine, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, and rosemary. Rich and flavorful. Contains nuts (pistachio) All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer. Pint $8.95 Quart $16.95
      $8.95

    • Marinara

      Tomatoes stewed with onions, garlic, white wine, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer. Pint $8.00 Quart $16.00
      $8.00

    • Sweet Fennel Sausage Ragu

      Our house made sausage, browned and cooked with fennel, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, toasted fennel seed, crushed red pepper, oregano, tomatoes, and white wine. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer. Pint $8.95 Quart $16.95
      $8.95

    • Vodka

      Tomatoes stewed with garlic, onions, white wine, oregano, vodka. Pureed and finished with heavy cream. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer. Pint $8.95 Quart $16.95
      $8.95

  • Salumi

    • Bresaola

      Salt cured, air dried beef tenderloin
      $7.50

    • Capocollo

      Dry cured sweet pork shoulder
      $8.00

    • Genoa Salame

      Fine textured traditional salami
      $5.00

    • Guanciale

      Made in House
      $8.50

    • Mortadella

      Smooth textured cooked salami studded with pistachio, fat and black pepper
      $4.50

    • Pancetta

      Cured rolled pork belly
      $4.95

    • Prosciutto Cotto

      Italian cooked ham
      $4.50

    • Prosciutto Crudo Italiano

      Italian dry cured ham, non-D.O.C.
      $5.50

    • Prosciutto Di Parma

      18 month aged Italian dry cured ham from Emiglia Romagna D.O.C
      $7.00

    • Prosciutto San Daniele

      D.O.C. Italian cured ham from Friuli
      $7.50

    • Soppressata

      Traditional dry cured sausage. Choose sweet or hot
      $5.50

    • Speck

      Smoked dry cured ham from Trentino alto Adige
      $5.50

    • Spicy Capocollo

      House made spicy cured pork shoulder (fully cooked)
      $7.00

  • Beverages

    • 72 Hour Espresso Cold Brew

      $3.00

    • Mexican Coke

      $2.95

    • Galvanina Organic Clementine Sparkling Beverage

      $2.95

    • Galvanina Organic Ginger Sparkling Beverage

      $2.95

    • Galvanina Organic Red Grapefruit Sparkling Beverage

      $2.95

    • Panna Mineral Water

      $2.25

    • San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa

      $2.00

    • San Pellegrino Fico D'india

      Prickly Pear Cactus
      $2.00

    • San Pellegrino Limonata

      $2.00

  • Snacks

    • Lukes Truffle Chips

      $3.25

    • North Fork Potato Chips

      $1.50

    • North Fork Potato Chips

      Salt and Vinegar
      $2.50

    • Snack Mix

      $1.00

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