Restaurant Menu
Our menu includes daily soups, fresh pasta and gnocchi, creative salads, grilled panini, fresh baked pizza, steak and fish. We serve Italian coffee, sodas, iced tea, espresso, wine, beer and spirits. Our menu features made-from-scratch soups, sauces, dressings, breads, and gnocchi, and we rotate a large selection of Italian gelato and sorbetto, plus Mary Kay’s fabulous desserts.
Antipasti
Fresh Italian appetizers with a modern flare – perfect for sharing (or as your meal)
WINTER CAPRESE 11.00
Roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and house-made basil pesto drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
ANTIPASTO SUPERIORE 15.00
Imported Italian Prosciutto and salami, and cheeses, Italian olives, and sweetie drop red peppers.
ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD 11.00
A warm, cheesy, sweet slather served with grilled ciabatta.
BRUSCHETTA 10.00
Our take on the classic is made fresh in house, served on grilled ciabatta. |
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ARTICHOKE DIP 11.00
Mary Kay’s special recipe, now everyone’s favorite! Served warm with grilled ciabatta.
PERA E PECORINO 10.00
Fresh pear and Pecorino Romano slices with extra virgin olive oil and fresh cracked pepper.
HONEY GOAT CHEESE WITH PEAR 11.00
Crostini topped with fresh rosemary
PROSCIUTTO & GORGONZOLA 13.00
Crostini with fig jam |
Insalate e Zuppa
House-made dressings include our own Caesar, balsamic, Dijon,
honey balsamic, gorgonzola balsamic, and red wine vinaigrette.
Add chicken to any salad $3. Steak tenderloin tips or shrimp $5.
THE NICOISE 16.00
Romaine lettuce topped with olives, asparagus, artichokes,
potatoes, 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 15.00
Beef tenderloin tips, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine
served with house-made gorgonzola balsamic dressing.
PESTO VERDURA 12.00
Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and our
house-made basil pesto sautéed & served warm on spinach.
CAPRESE 12.00
Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra
virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
SIGNATURE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP 5.00
This creation by Mary Kay has become our signature soup!
Served with our house-made focaccia. |
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VA BENE 7.00
Mixed greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts
served with red wine vinaigrette.
SIGNATURE MISTA 6.00
Mixed field greens with fresh fennel, red onion and shaved carrot
served with balsamic vinaigrette.
CAESAR 6.00
Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons
served with own Caesar dressing.
ARUGULA E PECORINO 6.00
Fresh arugula simply tossed with our house-made lemon vinaigrette
topped with shaved imported Pecorino Romano cheese.
BEET 6.00
Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed
pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. |
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.
We also serve gluten-free pasta available upon request.
SALSICCIA E PANNA 15
Italian sausage, fresh herbs and tomatoes with cream.
CARBONARA 14
A traditional dish of pancetta, sweet peas, egg and parmesan.
POMODORO E POLPETTE DI CARNE 14
Our famous San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs.
ALFREDO 12
Our rich blend of butter, cream and parmesan cheese with a touch of pepper. Add chicken 3. Shrimp 5.
PESTO FRUTTI DI MARE 20
Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sundried tomato pesto sauce.
PASTA PRIMAVERA 15
Marinated artichokes, bell peppers, broccoli and mushrooms with our tomato sauce.
RIPALLO PESTO 15
Our house-made basil pesto combined with roasted potatoes, and asparagus. Inspired by an Italian resort town favorite.
BOLOGNESE 15
Our house-made meat sauce.
PUTTANESCA 14
A mildly spicy and flavorful sauce with olives, garlic, capers, anchovy, and red pepper flakes.
PREFERITO DELLA CASA 18
Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone and sliced almonds. |
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GNOCCHI 15
house-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce or gorgonzola cheese sauce.
ARRABIATA AL PADRE RICARDO 14
San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes. Hot as you like it!
NOCE E PERA 15
Toasted walnuts, spinach and candied pear sautéed with our gorgonzola cheese sauce.
AMATRICIANA 15
A zesty pancetta, red onion, and tomato sauce, topped with Pecorino Romano cheese. Just like in Roma!
BISTECCA 18
Beef tenderloin sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce.
PASTA di ESTATE 14
A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, sundried & diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
SALMONE E RUCOLA 16
A fresh-tasting dish of lightly smoked salmon and arugula sautéed with olive oil and garlic.
PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI 16
House-made pappardelle tossed in a mushroom thyme sauce with crispy proscuitto.
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Carne e Pesce
We are proud to source fresh and local ingredients whenever possible.
FETTE DI FILETTO 29.00
Tender beef filet sliced medium rare with our house-made beer jam glaze. Served on creamy polenta and topped with North Woods fresh micro greens.
FILETTO DI MANZO 30.00
This tender cut of beef is prepared to your selected temperature and topped with imported gorgonzola cheese. Served with herb roasted potatoes and sautéed asparagus and garlic.
AVANT GARDEN SALMON 25.00
Pan seared wild caught salmon {from local Dave Rogotzke} with an orange glaze served on house-made papparadelle pasta in a light alfredo sauce. Topped with North Woods fresh micro basil mix. |
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MAHI MAHI 22.00
The filet is served with angel hair pasta, roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a lemon white wine sauce.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA 20.00
Seared sea scallops with a light orange glaze served on creamy polenta and topped with North Woods fresh micro greans. |
Pizze
All our pizze are baked fresh with our house-made rosemary focaccia crust.
CARNE OLIVA 14.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Kalamata and green olives, salami, and pancetta.
PESTO 14.00
Basil pesto and extra virgin olive oil topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh tomato slices. |
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FRESCA 13.00
Mozzarella cheese pizza topped with fresh tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette and field greens.
PHILLIPPE 14.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian sausage, red onion, roasted red peppers, and basil. |
Panini
All panini are served with a side of our Signature Mista salad.
P.L.P. 11.00
The B.L.T. our way with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.
BISTECCA 12.00
Beef tenderloin topped with fresh tomatoes, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled. Wow!
POLLO CON BALSAMIC 10.00
Chicken, romaine, provolone cheese and balsamic vinegar.
CAPRESE E POLLO 12.00
Fresh mozzarella, basil and sliced tomato with roasted chicken. |
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PROSCIUTTO E PERA 12.00
Prosciutto with candied pear and honey goat cheese.
POLPETTA DI CARNE 11.00
house-made Italian meatballs with our tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
ITALIAN CHEESE STEAK 12.00
Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, red & yellow peppers, and fontina cheese. Served with au jus.
SMOKED SALMON DUO 12.00
Pancetta, sautéed onions, tomato, arugula and smoked salmon with mascarpone cheese on both slices of Panini bread. |
DOLCE
Mary Kay Berarducci makes all of our fabulous desserts from scratch, in house.
We also serve 12 different flavors of artisan gelatos and sorbettos. The options change daily so ask your server for today’s selections.
Bevande
We serve Italian coffee, sodas, iced tea, espresso, wine, beer and spirits, plus these featured cocktails and signature martinis.
Cocktails
BELLINI 10.00
Made famous at Harry’s Bar in Venice, the Bellini is white peach puree blended with sparkling wine
ITALIAN MARGHERITA 9.00
Don Julio Blanco, Blood Orange Puree, Cointreau, lime juice, and sour
ITALIAN ROOT BEER 8.00
Vodka, coke and Galliano served over ice
ITALIAN LEMONADE 8.00
Chambord, Vodka and Limonata
MOJITO (classic or pomegranate) 8.00
Fresh mint leaves, limes, simple syrup, rum, and soda water
ST. GERMAIN COCKTAIL 8.00
St. Germain, Prosecco, and soda water
ANN-HATTAN 10.00
Maker’s Mark bourbon, homemade beer jam, and bitters
LIMONCELLO 7.00
Creamy limoncello served cold. Traditional house-made by the owner, Mary Kay |
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Signature Martinis
ESPRESSO MARTINI 9.00
Shot of Danessi espresso shaken with vanilla vodka
LAKE SUPERIOR MARTINI 9.00
Citrus vodka, Blue Curacao and lemonade
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI 10.00
Citrus vodka and blood-orange puree
LIMONCELLO MARTINI 9.00
Grey Goose vodka and Limoncello
BELLATINI 9.00
Peach vodka, peach puree, peach schnapps, and Prosecco
WATERMELON COSMO 9.00
Watermelon vodka, Cointreau and cranberry juice
VESPER 9.00
Bombay Sapphire, Belvedere, and Lillet
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