Va Bene Menu

House made bread, baked fresh each day. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Imported Italian prosciutto, salumi and cheeses with Italian olives and sweety drop peppers.

A warm, cheesy, sweet slather served with grilled focaccia.

Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.

Our take on the classic is made fresh in house, served with grilled focaccia.

Mary Kay’s tangy blend of artichoke hearts, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served warm with grilled focaccia.

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.

Grilled crostini topped with honey goat cheese and fresh pear, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.

Grilled crostini topped with fig jam, imported proscuitto and gorgonzola cheese.

Grilled crostini topped with smoked salmon, lemon caper mascarpone cheese, tomato and fresh dill.

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.

Beef tenderloin tips, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made gorgonzola balsamic dressing.

Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and our house-made basil pesto sautéed & served warm on spinach.

Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Available full size for $14.

Mixed field greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette. Available full size for $14.

Mixed field greens with fresh fennel, tomatoes, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette. Available full size for $12.

Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with our from-scratch Caesar dressing. Available full size for $12.

Fresh arugula tossed with our house-made lemon vinaigrette, topped with shaved imported Pecorino Romano cheese. Available full size for $12.

The B.L.T. our way, with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.

House-made Italian meatballs with our tomato sauce and provolone cheese.

Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with au jus.

Pancetta, sautéed onions, tomato, arugula and smoked salmon with a lemon caper mascarpone spread.

Beef tenderloin topped with bruschetta, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled.

Chicken, romaine, provolone cheese and balsamic vinegar.

Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and sliced tomato. Add chicken 3.

Calabrese, salame al tartufo and salame finocchiona with provolone cheese, house pepper relish and honey balsamic vinaigrette.

Prosciutto with candied pear, honey goat cheese, and arugula.

Shells combined with Italian sausage, fresh herbs, tomatoes and cream.

A traditional spaghetti dish with pancetta, sweet peas, egg and parmesan.

Spaghetti tossed with our famous San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs.

Spaghetti with our rich blend of butter, cream and parmesan cheese with a touch of pepper. Add chicken 3. Shrimp 5.

Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sun dried tomato pesto sauce with penne pasta.

Penne pasta, marinated artichokes, bell peppers, broccoli and mushrooms with our tomato sauce.

House-made basil pesto combined with roasted potatoes, asparagus, and penne pasta. Inspired by an Italian resort town favorite.

Our house-made meat sauce blended with spaghetti.

House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce. 19

Penne pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.

Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone, sliced almonds and shells.

Toasted walnuts, spinach and candied pear sautéed with our gorgonzola cheese sauce with penne pasta.

A zesty pancetta, red onion, and tomato sauce, tossed with penne and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese. Just like in Roma!

Beef tenderloin tips sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce and shells.

A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, sun dried & diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts served with Angel Hair pasta.

A fresh-tasting dish of locally smoked salmon and arugula sautéed with olive oil and garlic and tossed with spaghetti

House-made pappardelle tossed in our mushroom thyme sauce with crispy prosciutto.

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.

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

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.

Pan seared filet served with angel hair pasta, tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a light lemon white wine sauce.

Seared sea scallops (3) with house made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.

We rotate 12 flavors of gelato and sorbetto which change frequently.