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We are not automatically packing bread with take-away orders so please add Rosemary Focaccia to your order to receive bread.
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Antipasti
Appetizers
Rosemary Focaccia
$0.00
House made bread, baked fresh each day. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We will pack two slices complimentary – just add this item to your order (limit one) – choose the $4.00 upgrade for a full order of five slices.
OrderBurrata e Pomodoro
$18.00
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.
OrderAntipasto Superiore
$23.00
A selection of fine Italian imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments, perfect for sharing! To include, based on availability: Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo coppa, mortadella, calabrese salami, salami finocchiona; aged grana Padano, smoked goat cheese, provolone; sweety drop peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, cerignola olives (contains pits).
OrderArtichoke Dip
$16.00
Mary Kay’s tangy blend of artichoke hearts, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served warm with grilled focaccia.
OrderCaprese
$16.00
Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
OrderPezze di Carne
$19.00
Beef tenderloin tips sauteed with gorgonzola cheese atop a bed of arugula, served with cognac mushroom cream sauce on the side.
OrderMeatballs
$14.00
Meatballs sauteed with chili flakes in our San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with parmesan and pecorino cheeses and parsley. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.
OrderHoney Goat Cheese with Pear Crostini
$16.00
Grilled crostini topped with honey goat cheese and fresh pear, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.
OrderProsciutto & Gorgonzola Crostini
$17.00
Grilled crostini topped with fig jam, imported prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese.
OrderInsalate E Zuppa
Salads and Soup
Cup of Zuppa
$7.00
Our signature Italian Sausage Soup. This rustic creation by Mary Kay Berarducci features Italian sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, onions and garlic, slow simmered in broth and topped with parmesan cheese.
NOTE: BROTH BASED! PLEASE CAREFULLY STOW YOUR TAKE-AWAY BAG(S) BEFORE DRIVING. Although our soup leaves the restaurant piping hot, our containers do not insulate the soup during transit the same way our pasta containers do. You may wish to reheat your soup in a separate microwaveable-safe container.
OrderThe Nicoise
$22.00
Romaine lettuce topped with olives, asparagus, artichokes, tomatoes, red onion, hardboiled egg and grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon from Dave Rogotzke served with Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a classic, with a Va Bene taste. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderTenderloin & Gorgonzola
$22.00
Beef tenderloin tips, gorgonzola cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made balsamic dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderSmoked Salmon Caesar
$20.00
Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes and house-made croutons, topped with smoked salmon and crispy fried prosciutto.
OrderBeet
$7.00
Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderVa Bene
$7.00
Mixed greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderSignature Mista
$7.00
Mixed field greens with roma tomatoes, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderCaesar
$7.00
Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with own Caesar dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderPasta
Pasta alla Zucca Violina
$24.00
Roasted butternut squash, candied pancetta, sauteed arugula and Shell pasta tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce. Topped with toasted pecans and Pecorino Romano cheese.
OrderPomodoro E Polpette Di Carne
$19.00
Our San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs with spaghetti. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.
OrderPesto Frutti Di Mare
$34.00
Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sundried tomato pesto sauce and rigatoni pasta.
OrderCarbonara
$19.00
A traditional dish of pancetta, sweet peas, egg with light alfredo and parmesan.
OrderSalmon Fresca
$26.00
Pieces of wild-caught Alaskan salmon pan seared with semi sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, shallots and shell pasta in a light herbed cream lemon wine sauce.
OrderConchigle Con Funghi
$24.00
Large shell pasta tossed in a prosciutto mushroom thyme sauce with crispy prosciutto. (Not available vegetarian)
OrderSicilian Pesto
$22.00
Our creamy basil pesto combined with semi sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and rigatoni pasta.
OrderNoce E Pera
$20.00
Toasted walnuts and candied pear sautéed with SPINACH in our gorgonzola cheese sauce and rigatoni pasta.
OrderPasta Primavera
$19.00
Marinated artichokes, bell peppers and mushrooms with our tomato sauce and rigatoni pasta.
OrderGorgonzola al Peperoncino
$24.00
Hot calabrese with Italian sausage and hot and sweet peppers, sauteed with garlic in chili-infused olive oil, blended with gorgonzola cream sauce and shells pasta. Finished with gorgonzola cheese crumbles and slivered almonds. Spicy yet delightful!
OrderBistecca
$24.00
Beef tenderloin tips sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce.
OrderCapesante NEW
$36.00
Pan seared U10 sea scallops served with angel hair pasta, roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a lemon white wine sauce.
OrderArrabiata Al Padre Ricardo
$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes on rigatoni pasta.
OrderPreferito Della Casa
$26.00
Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone and sliced almonds.
OrderPasta di Estate
$19.00
A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, semi sun-dried tomatoes, diced roma tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
OrderGnocchi
$19.00
House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce $20. Not available gluten-free.
OrderRisotto
Risotto Features
Il Salmone Toscano NEW
$37.00
Pan seared wild caught salmon filet {from local Dave Rogotzke} served over risotto with an herbed sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Topped with locally-grown micro greens from North Woods Fresh.
OrderTornedos de la Foret
$45.00
Pan seared beef filet with a rich Cognac mushroom sauce. Served as tender slices atop our house-made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. Prepared medium rare. Market Price
OrderMaple Glazed Salmon
$35.00
Pan seared wild caught salmon {from local Dave Rogotzke} in citrus maple glaze, served on risotto with asparagus. Topped with locally-grown micro greens from North Woods Fresh.
OrderPanini
Grilled Sandwiches
P.L.P. Panini
$16.00
The B.L.T. our way with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.
OrderPolpetta Di Carne Panini
$16.00
House-made Italian meatballs, chopped and sauteed in our San Marzano tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
OrderItalian Cheesesteak Panini
$18.00
Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with au jus.
OrderManzo Panini
$17.00
Beef tenderloin topped with fresh tomatoes, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled.
OrderBambini
Kids Menu
Bambini Meatballs
$9.00
Meatballs in tomato sauce with spaghetti pasta. A smaller portion meant for a child. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.
OrderBambini Butter Noodles
$9.00
Penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderBambini Cheese Panini
$9.00
Grilled provolone cheese panini sandwich. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderDolce
Dessert
Gelato or Sorbetto (Single Cup)
$6.00
We rotate a variety of gelato and sorbetto flavors. Please specify a flavor in Special Instructions field, or choose when you arrive to pick up your order. Cups can be packed with a single flavor.
GELATO FLAVORS AS OF WED 11/20: Vanilla Bean, Birthday Cake, Caramel Sea Salt with Truffles, Cookies and Cream, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Torte, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup, Pistachio, Strawberry Cheesecake, Raspberry Sorbetto
OrderGelato or Sorbetto (Pint)
$16.00
We rotate a variety of gelato and sorbetto flavors. Please specify a flavor in Special Instructions field, or choose when you arrive to pick up your order. Pints can be packed with up to two flavors.
GELATO FLAVORS AS OF WED 11/20: Vanilla Bean, Birthday Cake, Caramel Sea Salt with Truffles, Cookies and Cream, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Torte, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup, Pistachio, Strawberry Cheesecake, Raspberry Sorbetto
OrderBevande
Beverages
Italian Soda
$4.00
Please state which flavor you wish to have. Popular choices include: Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Green Apple, Lavender, Lime, Root Beer, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon
OrderFeatured Bottle of White Wine: Pinot Grigio NEW DAILY FEATURE
$12.28
TODAY’S FEATURE is pinot grigio.
Featured wines are available online exclusively at special pricing. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderSan Pellegrino Canned Soda (Limonata)
$4.00
A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, limonata (lemon) flavor.
OrderSan Pellegrino Canned Soda (Blood Orange)
$4.00
A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, blood orange flavor.
OrderSan Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500 mL)
$5.00
A 500 mL bottle of imported San Pellegrino sparkling water.
OrderGift Cards
$25 Gift Card
$25.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $25 gift card in with your take-away order.
Order$50 Gift Card
$50.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $50 gift card in with your take-away order.
Order$100 Gift Card
$100.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $100 gift card in with your take-away order.
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