Va Bene | Italian Restaurant | Duluth Minnesota

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Wednesday 11am-9pm

Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday 11am-9pm

Saturday 11am-9pm

Our Story

In 2006, embracing their Italian culture, Mary Kay and Jim Berarducci founded VA BENE — fresh Italian food prepared with quality ingredients, to be enjoyed in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Now in its 14th year, the restaurant is family owned and operated by two long-time managers. We remain committed to our mission of excellence.

All of our sauces, dressings, breads, gnocchi and our fabulous desserts are made on site from scratch. Everything is prepared to order.

With Va Bene, we have created a one of a kind experience — a restaurant devoted to Italian dishes served with hospitality at an accessible price. Looking through the street-side glass windows, one discovers a lively, inviting backdrop, hinting at the fresh, smart cuisine within. Creative indoor and outdoor dining areas offer beautiful ambiance and unbeatable views.

VA BENE is pronounced vah-ben-neh and means “it goes well.” It is an Italian sentiment that we take to heart every day as we strive to provide exceptional service to every guest.

Thank you for choosing Va Bene – where it always goes well!

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Want your logo featured on a court banner? Send us a message!Va Bene Instagram Photo: Nearly 8 years and almost 40,000lbs of gnocchi by hand...finally had to say goodbye to the amazing family and place I've spent so much time at. There are few jobs where you form as close of bonds withVa Bene Instagram Photo: See you there 🤩Va Bene Instagram Photo: Daydreaming of warmer weather? 🌞 Summer reservations can be booked now on our websiteVa Bene Instagram Photo: Va Bene will be CLOSED all day on Wednesday, February 18, due to blizzard conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and plan to reopen with normal hours 11am Thursday. Be safe and stay warm!Va Bene Instagram Photo: This week’s special is a Traditional Carbonara! Made with house fettuccine pasta and guanciale. Available (tomorrow!) Wednesday January the 21st 3:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday the 24th 11:00am-3:00pm.Va Bene Instagram Photo: TAKE-AWAY TUESDAYS 🛍️🍝 Build a $50 online order to receive a FREE bottle of featured wine 🍾 or pint of gelato 🍨. Offer valid automatically, online, every Tuesday, lunch and dinner.Va Bene Instagram Photo: Cheers! Our fall cocktail menu is out now. Book a table at vabenecaffe.com or stop in at our bar seats to try something new 🍁Va Bene Instagram Photo: We are closed for Labor Day! Monday 9/2 and Tuesday 9/2. Happy holidays!Va Bene Instagram Photo: Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th of July wine event! ❤️🤍🩵 We had a BLAST and hope you did tooVa Bene Instagram Photo: Our ✨ NEW ✨ Lemon Shrimp Risotto! Wild-caught shrimp with asparagus, broccoli, and peas in our creamy citrus risotto. It’s shrimply irresistible 🍤Va Bene Instagram Photo: Join us for a view of the lake and bayfront fireworks on the 4th of July. Booking available on our website! 10 different wines available for you to try 🍷 munchies included with a select few cocktails Va Bene Instagram Photo: Ciao! Summer is here and so is our new wine list. Stop in and enjoy a glass… or bottle 🍷Hope to see you soon!Va Bene Instagram Photo: Our Fall and Winter cocktail menu is here! Which one is your favorite? 🍎🍊Book a table at vabenecaffe.comVa Bene Instagram Photo: 🎃 Pumpkin cake today 🎃Stop in and get a slice!Va Bene Instagram Photo: Your favorite and ours, house-made potato gnocchi! 💚Va Bene Instagram Photo: Sip back and relax with our Caprese martini! Topped with house made mozzarella foam.Va Bene Instagram Photo: Won't you be our guest tonight outdoors in THE GROTTO?