Va Bene Italian Restaurant - Martini & Wine Bar

Starters

• Bruschetta "Va Bene"US$ 6,50

  Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil on crostinis

• VegetarianoUS$ 7,95

  Grilled mixed vegetables (Zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onion and mushrooms)

• Prosciutto e MeloneUS$ 9,95

  Parma Prosciutto and cantaloupe

• Melanzane RipieniUS$ 8,95

  Baked eggplant stuffed with squash zucchini, ricotta cheese with our homemade marinara sauce and topped with milk mozzarella

• Calamari FrittiUS$ 8,95

  Saffron beer battered calamari with our homemade garlic mayonnaise sauce

• EscargotUS$ 10,95

  Sautéed with garlic and a creamy gorgonzola cheese baked in a puff pastry with a spicy mustard sauce

• Carpaccio "Va Bene"*US$ 12,50

  Thinly sliced filet with parmesan, arugula in a lemon caper sauce

• Zuppa di VongoleUS$ 9,95

  Fresh clams steamed in white wine, olive oil, garlic sauce with crostini (toasted bread)

• Cozze TarragonUS$ 10,95

  Fresh mussels in a light cream, shallots, tarragon sauce

• Cozze "Va Bene"US$ 10,95

  Fresh mussels and sausage sautéed with peppers and onions in a tomato red wine broth

• Gamberoni con ProsciuttoUS$ 11,95

  Fresh shrimp wrapped with basil and prosciutto in a roasted pepper cream sauce

• Antipasto Misto

  Italian platter with prosciutto, spicy sopressata & Genoa salami, roasted bell peppers, artichokes hearts, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, parmesan and milk mozzarella

  • Serves TwoUS$ 14,95

Salads

• MistaUS$ 4,95

  Mixed greens and tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette

• Cesare SaladUS$ 6,95

  Traditional cesare salad with our homemade dressing

• Salad "Va Bene"US$ 7,50

  Romaine lettuce in a mango-citrus vinaigrette with candied pecans, mandarin oranges and cranberries

• Mediterranean SaladUS$ 7,95

  Romaine lettuce with fresh tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, in a raspberry vinaigrette topped with feta cheese

• Insalata con RucolaUS$ 7,95

  Fresh arugula with sliced apples, pecans, crumbled feta cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette

• Insalata con SpinaciUS$ 7,95

  Fresh spinach in a champagne vinaigrette with mushrooms, pecans, red onions, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese

• Insalata CapreseUS$ 8,95

  Fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, sliced tomato and fresh basil with extra virgin olive oil

Soups

• Minestrone alla Genovese con PestoUS$ 6,50

  Genoa fresh vegetable soup with pesto

• Pasta e FagioliUS$ 6,95

  Venetian bean soup with short pasta

• Zuppa di FungiUS$ 7,50

  Mushrooms in light cream sauce with sherry wine

• Seafood BisqueUS$ 7,95

  Variety of seafood in sherry cream sauce

Pizzas

• MargheritaUS$ 11,95

  Fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese

• Fungi SalsicciaUS$ 13,95

  Fresh mushroom and our famous Italian sausage

• Pollo con PestoUS$ 13,95

  With our homemade pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast and mozzarella

• Frutti di MareUS$ 16,95

  Seafood pizza with calamari, shrimp, mussels

Pasta Entrees

Gluten Free Pasta available upon request

• Penne Aglio Olio Peperoncino con BroccoliUS$ 10,95

  Penne pasta with fresh broccoli extra virgin olive oil, garlic and hot red pepper

• Spaghetti SacrestiaUS$ 10,95

  Spaghetti pasta with our famous marinara sauce

• Linguine Pomodoro FrescoUS$ 11,95

  Linguine pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic

• Linguine al PestoUS$ 12,95

  Linguine pasta with our homemade pesto sauce

• Rigatoni alla BologneseUS$ 13,95

  Rigatoni pasta with our homemade Italian meat sauce

• Penne SicilianaUS$ 12,95

  Penne pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant, olive oil and garlic in a light tomato sauce

• Gnocchi alla VodkaUS$ 13,95

  Our famous homemade potato gnocchi in a pink vodka sauce with shallots, fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream

• Rigatoni Con SalsicciaUS$ 13,95

  Rigatoni pasta with bell peppers and sausage in a very light cream sauce

• Fettuccine Con Pollo & FungiUS$ 13,95

  Fettuccine pasta and chicken with mushrooms in a light cream sauce

• Linguine PuttanescaUS$ 13,95

  Linguine pasta with fresh tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives and anchovies in a light tomato sauce

• Linguine VongoleUS$ 18,50

  Linguine pasta with fresh clams in a white wine clam sauce

• Linguine Gamberoni con RucolaUS$ 18,95

  Linguine pasta with tomato sauce, shrimp, a touch of cream topped with fresh arugula

• Penne SalmoneUS$ 18,95

  Penne pasta with chopped salmon in a pink sauce with fresh asparagus

• Fettuccine Scampi CurryUS$ 18,95

  Fettuccine pasta in a cream curry sauce with shrimp

• Risotto Mare MonteUS$ 19,95

  Arborio rice in a light brandy cream sauce with fresh shrimp, scallops and wild mushrooms

• Linguine Frutti di MareUS$ 21,95

  Linguine pasta in a fresh tomato sauce with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari

Main Courses

• Pollo all a GenoveseUS$ 15,95

  Chicken breast with artichoke hearts, Dijon mustard in a light cream sauce

• Pollo dello ChefUS$ 15,95

  Chicken breast in a light mushroom cream sauce

• Pollo con AsparagiUS$ 15,95

  Chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with fresh asparagus

• Pollo alla PizzaiolaUS$ 15,95

  Chicken breast with fresh tomato, oregano, capers and olives

• Pollo PiccataUS$ 15,95

  Chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers

• Veal PiccataUS$ 25,95

  Veal scaloppini sautéed in a white wine, lemon caper sauce

• Veal MarsalaUS$ 25,95

  Veal scaloppini sautéed in a dry Marsala wine with wild mushrooms

• Stuffed PorkUS$ 18,95

  Roasted pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto, grana padano parmesan over cranberry port wine reduction

• Salmone "Va Bene"US$ 20,95

  Pan seared salmon filet with herb grain mustard sauce with a side of roasted potatoes and French beans

• Bassa FlorentinaUS$ 19,95

  Lightly floured egg dipped Bassa filet served over a bed of spinach in a white wine lemon sauce

• Ahi Tuna*US$ 22,95

  8 ounce Ahi Tuna seared rare with sesame crusted, soy ginger demi glaze

• Lamb ShanksUS$ 31,95

  Two 8 oz lamb shanks braised in a red wine and rosemary demi served with a creamy feta risotto