“Va Bene Caffe is the absolute best place to eat Italian in Duluth, Minnesota!”
Embracing their Italian culture, owners Jim and Mary Kay Berarducci have crafted Va Bene Caffe – a Duluth restaurant serving fresh Italian food prepared with quality ingredients, to be enjoyed in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Directly above the Lakewalk, overlooking beautiful Lake Superior, Va Bene features Duluth’s best lake views.
Our lunch and dinner menu includes creative salads, daily soups, fresh pasta and gnocchi, grilled panini, fresh baked pizza, steak and fish. We serve Italian coffee, sodas, iced tea, espresso, wine, beer and spirits. We feature made-from-scratch soups, sauces, dressings, breads, and gnocchi, and we rotate a large selection of Italian gelato and sorbetto, plus our fabulous fresh baked desserts.
We know you’ll enjoy your dining experience, and you’re sure to love our view of Lake Superior.
We are happy to reserve tables for your group of 5 or more in our main restaurant dining area. Parties for 4 or less are seated on a first come first serve basis.
Call (218) 722-1518 for reservations for your party of 5 or more (click here for hours + directions)
Fresh, Modern Italian Cuisine
From-scratch Italian dishes that will excite your taste buds. We offer a full bar, imported and domestic beers, an extensive wine list, specialty drinks and espresso. Finish your meal with our ever-changing gelato and fabulous fresh baked desserts made from scratch by Mary Kay.
Spectacular Duluth Lake Views
Enjoy casual, lively ambiance inside the restaurant or out. Our enclosed solarium and open air grotto both offer spectacular lake views. Indoor dining for large and small groups, bar seating that opens to the kitchen, plus sidewalk seating outside facing Superior Street.
Buy A Gift Card
Treat your friends and family – give the gift of a great Italian dining experience! Va Bene Caffe gift cards can be purchased online and are available in any dollar amount. We’ll ship the gift card directly to you or the recipient.
