House made bread, baked fresh each day. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
$3.00
Antipasto Superiore
Imported Italian prosciutto, salumi and cheeses with Italian olives and sweety drop peppers.
$16.00
Roasted Red Pepper Spread
A warm, cheesy, sweet slather served with grilled focaccia.
$11.00
Caprese
Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
$12.00
Bruschetta
Our take on the classic is made fresh in house, served with grilled focaccia.
$10.00
Artichoke Dip
Mary Kay’s tangy blend of artichoke hearts, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served warm with grilled focaccia.
$11.00
Burrata E Pomodoro
Fresh mozzarella cheese with a soft, creamy center. Served atop basil pesto with heirloom cherry tomatoes and grilled focaccia bread.Drizzled with balsamic vinegar reduction.
$15.00
Honey Goat Cheese With Pear Crostini
Grilled crostini topped with honey goat cheese and fresh pear, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.
$11.00
Prosciutto & Gorgonzola Crostini
Grilled crostini topped with fig jam, imported proscuitto and gorgonzola cheese.
$13.00
Salmon & Mascarpone Crostini
Grilled crostini topped with smoked salmon, lemon caper mascarpone cheese, tomato and fresh dill.
$12.00
Insalate (Salads)
The Nicoise
Romaine lettuce topped with olives, asparagus, artichokes,potatoes, tomatoes, red onion, hard boiled egg and grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon from Dave Rogotzke served with Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a classic, with a Va Bene taste.
$17.00
Tenderloin & Gorgonzola
Beef tenderloin tips, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made gorgonzola balsamic dressing.
$17.00
Pesto Verdura
Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and our house-made basil pesto sautéed & served warm on spinach.
$12.00
Beet Salad
Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Available full size for $14.
$7.00
Va Bene
Mixed field greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette. Available full size for $14.
$7.00
Signature Mista
Mixed field greens with fresh fennel, tomatoes, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette. Available full size for $12.
$6.00
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with our from-scratch Caesar dressing. Available full size for $12.
$6.00
Arugula E Pecorino
Fresh arugula tossed with our house-made lemon vinaigrette, topped with shaved imported Pecorino Romano cheese. Available full size for $12.
$6.00
Panini (Grilled Sandwiches)
P.L.P
The B.L.T. our way, with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.
$11.00
Polpetta Di Carne
House-made Italian meatballs with our tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
$11.00
Italian Cheesesteak
Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with au jus.
$13.00
Salmon Pancetta Duo
Pancetta, sautéed onions, tomato, arugula and smoked salmon with a lemon caper mascarpone spread.
$13.00
Manzo
Beef tenderloin topped with bruschetta, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled.
$13.00
Pollo Con Balsamic
Chicken, romaine, provolone cheese and balsamic vinegar.
$10.00
Caprese Panini
Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and sliced tomato. Add chicken 3.
$9.00
Salumi Trio
Calabrese, salame al tartufo and salame finocchiona with provolone cheese, house pepper relish and honey balsamic vinaigrette.
$13.00
Proscuitto E Pera
Prosciutto with candied pear, honey goat cheese, and arugula.
$13.00
Pasta
Salsiccia E Panna
Shells combined with Italian sausage, fresh herbs, tomatoes and cream.
$16.00
Carbonara
A traditional spaghetti dish with pancetta, sweet peas, egg and parmesan.
$15.00
Pomodoro E Polpette Di Carne
Spaghetti tossed with our famous San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs.
$14.00
Alfredo
Spaghetti with our rich blend of butter, cream and parmesan cheese with a touch of pepper. Add chicken 3. Shrimp 5.
$12.00
Pesto Frutti Di Mare
Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sun dried tomato pesto sauce with penne pasta.
$24.00
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta, marinated artichokes, bell peppers, broccoli and mushrooms with our tomato sauce.
$15.00
Ripallo Pesto
House-made basil pesto combined with roasted potatoes, asparagus, and penne pasta. Inspired by an Italian resort town favorite.
$16.00
Bolognese
Our house-made meat sauce blended with spaghetti.
$16.00
Gnocchi
House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce. 19
$16.00
Arrabiata Al Padre Ricardo
Penne pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.
$14.00
Preferito Della Casa
Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone, sliced almonds and shells.
$18.00
Noce E Pera
Toasted walnuts, spinach and candied pear sautéed with our gorgonzola cheese sauce with penne pasta.
$16.00
Amatriciana
A zesty pancetta, red onion, and tomato sauce, tossed with penne and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese. Just like in Roma!
$15.00
Bistecca
Beef tenderloin tips sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce and shells.
$18.00
Pasta Di Estate
A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, sun dried & diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts served with Angel Hair pasta.
$14.00
Salmone E Rucola
A fresh-tasting dish of locally smoked salmon and arugula sautéed with olive oil and garlic and tossed with spaghetti
$16.00
Pappardelle Al Funghi
House-made pappardelle tossed in our mushroom thyme sauce with crispy prosciutto.
$18.00
Pasta Alla Zucca Violina
Roasted butternut squash, candied pancetta, sauteed arugula and penne pasta tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce. Topped with toasted pecans and Pecorino Romano cheese.
$17.00
Carne e Pesca (Steak and Fish Features)
Tornedos De La Foret
Pan seared beef filet with a rich Cognac mushroom sauce.Served as tender slices atop herb roasted potatoes and sautéed asparagus. With house made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. 38
$33.00
Avant Garden Salmon
Pan seared wild caught salmon {from local Dave Rogotzke} with an orange glaze served on house-made pappardelle pasta in a light alfredo sauce. Topped with North Woods Fresh micro greens.
$27.00
Mahi Mahi
Pan seared filet served with angel hair pasta, tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a light lemon white wine sauce.
$24.00
Capesante Con Risotto
Seared sea scallops (3) with house made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.
$27.00
Dolci (Dessert - Availability May Vary)
Gelato
We rotate 12 flavors of gelato and sorbetto which change frequently.