Restaurant Menu
Our menu includes our signature soup, fresh pasta and gnocchi, creative salads, grilled panini, and steak and fish features. We serve Italian coffee, sodas, espresso, wine, beer and spirits. Our menu features made-from-scratch soups, sauces, dressings, breads, gnocchi, and pappardelle pasta. We rotate a large selection of Italian gelato and sorbetto, plus our fabulous house-made desserts.
Order Online
Please use our Online Order Form to order for take-away.
Vegan & Gluten-Free
There is something for everyone on our menu! Please consult with your server
when you dine so we can best accommodate your dietary needs.
GLUTEN-FREE SELECTIONS
All of our pasta sauces and salad dressings are gluten-free. We offer a gluten-free pasta noodle (made from brown rice) which can be substituted into any dish. A majority of our pasta dishes and salads can be made gluten-free.
VEGAN OPTIONS
Our Bruschetta, Focaccia bread, Mista salad, Beet or Va Bene salads when ordered without cheese, Pasta Primavera ordered without cheese, and Pasta di Estate ordered without butter and cheese, are all vegan. Our tomato sauce is vegan.
Our penne, spaghetti, angel hair and shells pastas are vegan. Our gluten-free pasta option and house-made gnocchi and Pappardelle pasta noodles contain egg and are NOT vegan.
Upon request we can create delicious pasta choices satisfying vegan or other dietary requirements.
Antipasti
Fresh Italian appetizers with a modern flare – perfect for sharing (or as your meal)
BURRATA E POMODORO 16 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.
ANTIPASTO SUPERIORE 18 Imported Italian prosciutto, salumi and cheeses, with Italian olives and sweety drop peppers.
ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD 13 A warm, cheesy, sweet slather served with grilled focaccia.
CAPRESE 13 Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
BRUSCHETTA 12 Our take on the classic is made fresh in house from locally-sourced basil and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, served with grilled focaccia.
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ARTICHOKE DIP 13 Our tangy blend of artichoke hearts, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served warm with grilled focaccia. ROSEMARY FOCACCIA 3 House made bread, baked fresh each day. Five slices served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
CROSTINI
HONEY GOAT CHEESE WITH PEAR 14 Grilled bread topped with honey goat cheese and fresh pear, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.
PROSCIUTTO & GORGONZOLA 15 Grilled bread topped with fig jam, imported prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese.
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Insalate e Zuppa
House-made dressings include our own Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Dijon Vinaigrette,
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Red Wine Vinaigrette.
Add chicken 4. Steak tenderloin tips or salmon 8. Shrimp or smoked salmon 8.
THE NICOISE † 19 Romaine lettuce topped with olives, asparagus, artichoke hearts, 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.
TENDERLOIN & GORGONZOLA 19 Beef tenderloin tips, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made gorgonzola balsamic dressing.
PESTO VERDURA 16 Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and our house-made basil pesto sautéed & served warm on mixed field greens.
SMOKED SALMON CAESAR 18 Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes and house-made croutons, topped with smoked salmon and crispy fried prosciutto.
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SIGNATURE MISTA 7 / 14 Mixed field greens with fresh fennel, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette.
BEET 7 / 14 Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette.
VA BENE 7 / 14 Mixed greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette.
CAESAR 7 / 14 Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with own Caesar dressing.
SIGNATURE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP 7 This rustic creation by Mary Kay has become our signature soup. Italian sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, onions and garlic, slow simmered and topped with parmesan cheese
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Pasta
Our pasta sauces are all made in house, from scratch,
and include San Marzano tomato, Alfredo, gorgonzola cream sauce,
basil pesto, and sun dried tomato pesto.
All our pastas can be made with gluten-free noodles upon request.
PASTA ALLA ZUCCA VIOLINA 22 Roasted butternut squash, candied pancetta, sauteed arugula and rigatoni pasta tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce. Topped with toasted pecans and Pecorino Romano cheese. SALSICCIA E PANNA 16 Italian sausage, fresh herbs and tomatoes with cream.
CARBONARA † 16 A traditional dish of pancetta, sweet peas, egg and parmesan.
POMODORO E POLPETTE DI CARNE 16 Our San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs with spaghetti.
ALFREDO 13 Our rich blend of butter, cream and parmesan cheese with a touch of pepper. With chicken 17. With shrimp 21.
PESTO FRUTTI DI MARE † 28 Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sundried tomato pesto sauce.
PASTA PRIMAVERA 17 Marinated artichokes, bell peppers, broccoli and mushrooms with our tomato sauce.
SICILIAN PESTO 19 Our house-made basil pesto combined with semi sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus.
BOLOGNESE 18 Our house-made meat sauce, slow roasted for hours on the stove.
PREFERITO DELLA CASA 23 Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone and sliced almonds.
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ARRABIATA AL PADRE RICARDO 16 San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.
GNOCCHI 17 House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce 20.
NOCE E PERA 18 Toasted walnuts and candied pear sautéed with arugula in our gorgonzola cheese sauce.
BISTECCA 21 Beef tenderloin tips sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce.
PASTA di ESTATE 16 A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, sundried & diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
SALMON FRESCA 25 Dave Rogotzke’s wild-caught Alaskan salmon pan-seared with semi sun dried tomatoes, asparagus, shallots and penne pasta in a light herbed cream lemon wine sauce.
SALMONE E RUCOLA 17 A fresh-tasting dish of locally-smoked salmon and arugula sautéed with olive
oil and garlic.
CONCHIGLE CON FUNGHI 22 Shell pasta tossed in our mushroom prosciutto thyme sauce topped with crispy prosciutto.
GORGONZOLA AL PEPERONCINO 20 Calabrese salami and Italian sausage with hot and sweet peppers, sautéed in chili-infused olive oil, blended with gorgonzola cheese sauce and shell pasta. Finished with slivered almonds.
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Carne e Pesce
We are proud to source fresh and local ingredients whenever possible.
AVANT GARDEN SALMON † 36 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 locally-grown micro greens from North Woods Fresh.
MAHI MAHI † 34 Pan seared filet served with angel hair pasta, roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a lemon white wine sauce.
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TORNEDOS DE LA FORET Pan seared beef filet with a rich Cognac mushroom sauce. Served as tender slices atop our house-made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. 45
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Panini
All panini are served with a side Signature Mista salad.
P.L.P. 13 The B.L.T. our way with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.
MANZO 15 Beef tenderloin topped with fresh tomatoes, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled.
CAPRESE 13 Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto(contains nuts) and sliced tomato. With chicken 17.
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POLPETTA DI CARNE 13 house-made Italian meatballs with our tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
ITALIAN CHEESESTEAK 15 Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with au jus. Add pancetta 3.
PROSCIUTTO E PERA 16 Prosciutto with candied pear, honey goat cheese and arugula.
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DOLCE
All of our fabulous desserts are made from scratch, in house.
We also serve twelve different flavors of artisan gelato and sorbetto.
The options change daily so ask your server for today’s selections.
Bevande
We serve Italian coffee, tea, sodas, espresso, wine, beer and spirits, plus these featured cocktails and signature martinis.
Cocktails
BELLINI 11 Made famous at Harry’s Bar in Venice, the Bellini is white peach puree blended with sparkling wine
0º LATITUDE 11 Rum and mezcal with mango puree, pineapple juice and serrano chili syrup
HERBAL TODDY 11 Maker’s Mark bourbon, Herbal Vikre, sage infusion, honey syrup and lemon
LAKE FOG11 Black tea and steamed milk with vanilla, honey liqueur and anise liqueur
HIGHLAND JOE 11 Vanilla-infused scotch, coffee liqueur, cream and honey syrup
VERDUN 11 Floral gin, sage infusion and lemon with Prosecco
ITALIAN MULE11 Top Note ginger beer with premium Limoncello and Amaretto
MAPLE MANHATTAN 10 J. Carver rye whiskey, Amaro and local maple syrup
CEDAR NEGRONI 10 Duluth-distilled Vikre Cedar gin with bitters and sweet vermouth
MOJITO 9 Fresh mint leaves, lime, simple syrup, Bacardi and soda water
APEROL SPRITZ 9 Aperol with Prosecco and soda
ROSE SPRITZER 9 St. Germain, Campari and Sparkling Rose
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Signature Martinis
AUTUMN HARVEST 12 Rye whiskey, apple brandy and house apple reduction with Peychaud’s bitters
CHERRY WHISKY SOUR 11 Maker’s Mark bourbon, cherry liqueur and honey syrup with lemon
DEAR NORTHLAND, 11 Spruce-infused Aquavit with Dry Vermouth
LEMON BASIL MARTINI 11 Floral gin with fresh basil and lemon juice
LAST WORD 11 Green chartreuse, Maraschino cherry, Tanqueray and lime juice
SMOKED ORANGE MARTINI 10 Vanilla-infused scotch shaken with Grand Marnier liqueur
WATERMELON COSMO 9 Watermelon vodka, Cointreau and cranberry juice
ANN-HATTAN 11 Maker’s Mark bourbon with house-made aromatic beer jam and bitters
PEACH BELLATINI 11 Peach vodka, peach puree, peach schnapps, and Prosecco
ESPRESSO MARTINI 12 Espresso shaken with vanilla vodka
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI 10 Citrus vodka and blood-orange puree
CLASSIC MARTINI Gin or vodka, shaken with vermouth, straight up
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Birra (Beer)
ON DRAUGHT 6.5 Castle Danger Cream Ale Bent Paddle Bent Hop IPA Peroni Nastro Abruzzo Pilsner (Italian imported)
BY BOTTLE OR CAN 5 Coors Light Trailside Strawberry Basil Cider Buckler (N/A) Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher (N/A)
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Vino Della Casa
PINOT NOIR 8/30 Rich aromas of ripe blackberries and vibrant red fruits. Bright and fruity,
with a hint of spice and a smooth finish.
PINOT GRIGIO 8/30 Delicately scented and soft on the palate. A refreshing taste of classic citrus and floral notes harmoniously balanced with a long, pleasant finish.
Our complete wine selection is available to download in PDF format.
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† CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS