Valé 243 Southern Italian Kitchen Menu

Mixed plate of cheeses and salamis. Selection varies, but always delicious!

Miniature chicken wings & drums, fried and tossed with Italian seasoning and sea salt

A delicious, crispy, deep fried huge globe of risotto rice. It has a mozzarella & ham filling and crunchy breadcrumb coating. Fun fact: Arancini means “little oranges” in Italian

4 knots of baked fresh pizza dough, topped with parmigiano, parsley, & butter

Crispy fries tossed with white truffle oil, parmigiano, and parsley (add bacon for $1 extra)

Sicilian Spinaci Pie & Joanna Salad - perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach, Ricotta Salata and Parmigiano cheeses with an accompanying Greek-style salad

Sliced meats, mozzarella & provolone cheeses, green & black olives, fresh lettuce

Chef Valerio’s Nonna (grandmother) Margherita created what became the now-famous Caprese salad for Le Sirene Ristorante in Capri, Italy in the 1950’s. Featuring the colors of the Italian flag, you will be transported to the Amalfi Coast with the taste of fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato on a bed of arugula greens and e.v.o.o.

Greek-style featuring feta, olives, and pepperoncini with house-made dressing ($7.99 side salad / $10.99 entrée size). (Add Bacon $2.50; Chicken Breast $6.99; Shrimp $7.99; Salmon $11.99)

The classic Caesar! Crunchy Romaine lettuce with croutons and Parmigiano cheese tossed in a tangy dressing ($7.99 side salad / $10.99 entrée size) (Add Bacon $2.50; Chicken Breast $6.99; Shrimp $7.99; Salmon $11.99)

House: Mixed greens with shredded cheddar, tomato, green peppers and onions ($7.99 side salad / $10.99 entrée size) (Add Bacon $2.50; Chicken Breast $6.99; Shrimp $7.99; Salmon $11.99)

This soup is loaded with vegetables, and beans in a tomato broth

Insalata di Tonno (Italian tuna salad featuring olive oil packed tpuna, tomato, pepper, onion, & celery mixed with Cannelloni beans). Enjoy this crisp, delicious treat. Remember - it's on the secret menu only for those in the know! Check out our daily and weekly specials. 828-246-9199 for reservations and take-out

Perfect hearty and tender penne pasta is tossed with pancetta and a creamy and vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce that’s seasoned with aromatic herbs and Parmigiano cheese

Layers of wide, flat pasta, marinara, béchamel, parmigiano, ground beef, and basil. Sometimes available vegetarian - call restaurant to verify.

Spicy tomato-based sauce over linguine with grilled shrimp

With Ragu (Meat Sauce)$15.99; Alla Polpette (Sliced Meatballs over Marinara) $15.99; Semplici (Simply Marinara) $13.49; Amatriciana (Pancetta + Spicy Marinara) $15.99; Seashells (Clams, Mussels, Marinara) $17.99; Vegetarian (Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Marinara) $17.99

A timeless Italian-American dish featuring a cheesy, creamy white sauce over pasta. $14.99 plain (Customize: broccoli $3.99; premium mushrooms $4.99; grilled chicken breast: $6.99; or grilled shrimp $7.99)

Linguine tossed with pesto and grilled shrimp.

Spinach and ricotta pasta in a butter & sage sauce

Derived from the Italian word for "nocca," meaning "knuckles." Soft potato dumplings are served in a marinara sauce with mozzarella pallas.

Special item - call restaurant to verify availability

Pan-fried chicken breast or sautéed veal in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. A time honored treat! $17.99 (chicken) $24.99 (veal)

Parmesan-breaded chicken breasts or sautéed veal are prepared with our homemade marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses, served on a bed of spaghetti. $17.99 (chicken) $24.99 (veal)

Treat yourself to a dish not prepared easily at home - lamb shanks seasoned and marinated in wine, rosemary, marjoram, garlic, salt/pepper, and a touch of heaven. ($ Market)

Zesty sauce, with traditional additions of lemon juice, white wine and capers, served over your choice of thin slices of chicken cutlets or a salmon fillet. $17.99 (chicken) $19.99 (salmon)

Crispy breaded chicken breast with a bed of arugula and tomato, e.v.o.o., and balsamic vinaigrette

$ Market

An Italian-American creation from South Philly only dating back to the 1950s, this is a cylindrical "pizza cigar" filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, & marinara

Hailing from 18th century Naples, calzone literally means “pant leg,” referring to the fact that calzone's original purpose was to be a pizza which can be consumed while walking or standing. Filled with mozzarella, ricotta, ham + side of marinara

Kale [or] spinach; black [or] green olives; bell peppers; onions; mushroom; garlic; & mozzarella (14”) $15 and (18”) $19

Pepperoni; sausage; meatball; peppers; black [or] green olives; onion; mushroom (14”) $21 and (18”) $27

Sicilian “Grandma Style” 16" x 16" square of crispy crust hosting marinara, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, and e.v.o.o.

Crisp Brussel sprouts + balsamic red onions. (14" $18; 18" $23)

Mushrooms, caramelized onions, Fontina cheese. (14" 18; 18" $23)

Grilled Chicken, Pesto, Garlic, White Pie (14" $19; 18" $24)

Prosciutto di Parma ham, loads of lemony arugula, e.v.o.o. (14" $19; 18" $24)

Kale, artichokes, garlic, gorgonzola, e.v.o.o. (14" $19; 18" $24)

Basil, tomato, fresh mozzarella (14" $17; 18" $22)

Pepperoni, bacon, meatball, & sausage. (14" $19; 18" $24)

Creamy and delicious blend of ricotta, parmigiano, and mozzarella. (14”) $15 and (18”) $19

Marinara base with sausage and pepperoni & topped with bell pepper and onions (14”) $17 and (18”) $21

(14”) $15 (18”) $19

(14”) $13 (18”) $16

(14”) $14 (18”) $18

Want to Customize a Pizza? No problem! Ask your server the charge for individual items such as : anchovies, artichokes, arugula, bacon, black olives, gorgonzola, brussel sprouts, kale, capers, chicken, feta, fresh mozzarella, garlic, green olives, bell pepper, ground beef, ham, sliced meat ball, extra cheese, mushroom, onion, Parmigiano, pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, sun dried tomatoes, tomatoes, spinach, banana peppers [Chicken Breast, $4.99; Shrimp $6.99; Salami, $2.99; Prosciutto di Parma $5.99; Buffalo Mozzarella; $4.99]

Breaded and fried chicken breast or grilled eggplant on a sub-style roll with marinara and Parmigiana cheese. *NOTE: VEAL IS $5 EXTRA. Served with French fries (Upgrade to Truffle Fries or a small house salad for $2.99 extra).

Sliced meatballs are served on a sub-style roll with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served with French fries (Upgrade to truffle fries or a small house salad for $2.99 extra)

Philly style shaved beef with melted mozzarella. Onions & Peppers on request. Served with French fries (upgrade to truffle fries or a small house salad for $2.99 extra)

Pesto grilled chicken on a sub-style roll with melted mozzarella (upgrade to truffle fries or a small house salad for $2.99 extra).

(means “pick me up” in Italian) House-made elegant and rich layered dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies, espresso, mascarpone, Marsala, and cocoa powder

Beautiful fruit shell with lemon or peach whipped sorbet inside

A classic Italian dessert made up of layers of ice cream

Fluffy house-made cake with vanilla essence. Add strawberries for $1 extra

$3.99 or two for $6.99

Fried pizza dough strips, drizzled with Nutella and a powdered sugar coating. The State Fair “ain’t got nothing” on this!

Cool and creamy, a specialty of the Piedmonte region, Panna Cotta's delicate sweetness & smooth texture makes it a perfect treat at the end of a meal

For any entrees shared, there is a $5 surcharge

We are delighted to host you and your family & friends! All guests must be together to be seated. If all guests are not present within 10 minutes of reserved time, the table cannot be held, unfortunately. Thank you for understanding.