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Va Bene Menu

$$Italian, Restaurant
734 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
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  • Antipasti (Appetizers)

    • Rosemary Focaccia

      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.
      $6.00

    • Tiramisu

    • Creme Brulee

    • Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake

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Menu Gallery

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