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Antipasti
Appetizers
Antipasti Superiore
$17.00
A selection of fine Italian imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments, perfect for sharing! To include, based on availability: Prosciutto di Parma, wild boar salami, mortadella, calabrese salami, salami finocchiona; six-year aged cheddar, gorgonzola dolce DOP, smoked goat cheddar, provolone, aged grana Padano; sweety drop peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, cerignola olives (contains pits).
OrderRosemary Focaccia
$0.00
House made bread, baked fresh each day. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We will give two slices per order complimentary.
OrderBurrata e Pomodoro
$16.00
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.
OrderArtichoke Dip
$12.00
Mary Kay’s tangy blend of artichoke hearts, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served warm with grilled focaccia.
OrderCaprese
$12.00
Fresh basil, mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
OrderHoney Goat Cheese with Pear Crostini
$12.00
Grilled crostini topped with honey goat cheese and fresh pear, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.
OrderSalmon & Mascarpone Crostini
$14.00
Grilled crostini topped with lemon caper mascarpone cheese, smoked salmon tomato and fresh dill.
OrderProsciutto & Gorgonzola Crostini
$14.00
Grilled crostini topped with fig jam, imported prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese.
OrderInsalate E Zuppa
Salads and Soup
Cup of Zuppa
$5.00
Our signature Italian Sausage Soup. This rustic creation by Mary Kay Berarducci features Italian sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, onions and garlic, slow simmered in broth and topped with parmesan cheese.
NOTE: BROTH BASED! PLEASE CAREFULLY STOW YOUR TAKE-AWAY BAG(S) BEFORE DRIVING. Although our soup leaves the restaurant piping hot, our containers do not insulate the soup during transit the same way our pasta containers do. You may wish to reheat your soup in a separate microwaveable-safe container.
OrderThe Nicoise
$18.00
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. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderTenderloin & Gorgonzola
$18.00
Beef tenderloin tips, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made gorgonzola balsamic dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderPesto Verdura
$13.00
Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and our house-made basil pesto sautéed & served warm on spinach.
OrderSignature Mista
$6.00
Mixed field greens with fresh fennel, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderBeet
$7.00
Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed
pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
Va Bene
$7.00
Mixed greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderCaesar
$6.00
Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with own Caesar dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderArugula E Pecorino
$6.00
Fresh arugula simply tossed with our house-made lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved imported Pecorino Romano cheese. Dressing will be served on the side.
OrderPanini
Grilled Sandwiches
P.L.P. Panini
$12.00
The B.L.T. our way with pancetta, lettuce, pomodoro (tomato) and mayo. Juicy, salty comfort food.
OrderSalmone Pancetta Duo Panini
$14.00
Pancetta, sautéed onions, tomato, arugula and smoked salmon with a lemon caper mascarpone spread.
OrderManzo Panini
$13.00
Beef tenderloin topped with fresh tomatoes, arugula and gorgonzola sauce then grilled.
OrderPolpetta Di Carne Panini
$12.00
House-made Italian meatballs with our tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
OrderItalian Cheesesteak Panini
$13.00
Beef tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with au jus.
OrderPasta
Gnocchi alla Zucca Violina NEW DAILY FEATURE
$21.00
Roasted butternut squash, candied pancetta and sauteed arugula with butternut squash gnocchi, tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce. Topped with toasted pecans and Pecorino Romano cheese.
OrderGorgonzola al Peperoncino NEW DAILY FEATURE
$18.00
Hot calabrese with Italian sausage and hot and sweet peppers, sauteed with garlic in chili-infused olive oil, blended with gorgonzola cream sauce and shells pasta. Finished with gorgonzola cheese crumbles and slivered almonds. Spicy yet delightful!
OrderVenezia
$18.00
Dave Rogotzke’s Wild Alaskan Salmon with onions, peas, fresh basil and spaghetti tossed in our house-made Alfredo sauce.
OrderSalmon Fresca
$17.00
Pieces of wild-caught Alaskan salmon pan seared with sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, shallots and penne pasta in a lemon basil garlic sauce.
OrderPomodoro E Polpette Di Carne
$15.00
Our San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs with spaghetti.
OrderPesto Frutti Di Mare
$25.00
Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sundried tomato pesto sauce.
OrderPasta Primavera
$16.00
Marinated artichokes, bell peppers, broccoli and mushrooms with our tomato sauce.
OrderPreferito Della Casa
$19.00
Chicken, prosciutto, asparagus & arugula with balsamic vinegar, blended with mascarpone and sliced almonds.
OrderGnocchi
$16.00
House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce $19. Not available gluten-free.
OrderArrabiata Al Padre Ricardo
$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.
OrderNoce E Pera
$16.00
Toasted walnuts, spinach and candied pear sautéed with our gorgonzola cheese sauce.
OrderBistecca
$18.00
Beef tenderloin tips sautéed in fresh herbs, served with our very own gorgonzola cheese sauce.
OrderPasta di Estate
$15.00
A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, sundried & diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
OrderSalmone E Rucola
$16.00
A fresh-tasting dish of locally-smoked salmon and arugula sautéed with olive oil and garlic.
OrderRipallo Pesto
$17.00
Our house-made basil pesto combined with roasted potatoes, and asparagus. Inspired by an Italian resort town favorite.
OrderPuttanesca
$14.00
A flavorful sauce with olives, garlic, capers, and anchovy combined with shell pasta.
OrderPappardelle e Funghi
$19.00
SORRY, SOLD OUT!
House-made pappardelle tossed in a mushroom thyme sauce with crispy prosciutto.
Pasta alla Zucca Violina
$18.00
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.
OrderCarne E Pesca
Steak and Seafood Features
Tornedos de la Foret
$36.00
Pan seared beef filet with a rich Cognac mushroom sauce. Served as tender slices atop asparagus and roasted potatoes. Prepared medium rare.
OrderCapesante con Risotto
$28.00
Seared sea scallops (3) with house made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.
OrderAvant Garden Salmon
$28.00
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.
OrderMahi Mahi
$26.00
Pan seared filet served with angel hair pasta, roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil and oregano in a lemon white wine sauce.
OrderBambini
Kids Menu
Bambini Spaghetti Meatballs
$9.00
Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderBambini Butter Noodles
$9.00
Penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderBambini Chicken Panini
$9.00
Grilled chicken and provolone cheese panini sandwich. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderBambini Cheese Panini
$9.00
Grilled provolone cheese panini sandwich. A smaller portion meant for a child.
OrderDolce
Dessert
Gelato or Sorbetto (Pint) NEW
$22.00
We rotate a variety of gelato and sorbetto flavors. Please specify a flavor in Special Instructions field, or choose when you arrive to pick up your order. Pints can be packed with up to two flavors.
FLAVORS AS OF 01/12: Vanilla Bean, Birthday Cake, Black Cherry, Cookies and Cream, Espresso, Maple Butter Roasted Pecan, Peach, Spumoni, Lemon Sorbetto, Raspberry Sorbetto
OrderBittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake
$8.00
Our rich, dense flourless bittersweet chocolate cake, drizzled with white chocolate. GLUTEN-FREE.
OrderGelato or Sorbetto (Single Cup)
$6.00
We rotate a variety of gelato and sorbetto flavors. Please specify a flavor in Special Instructions field, or choose when you arrive to pick up your order. Cups can be packed with a single flavor.
FLAVORS AS OF 01/12: Vanilla Bean, Birthday Cake, Black Cherry, Cookies and Cream, Espresso, Maple Butter Roasted Pecan, Peach, Spumoni, Lemon Sorbetto, Raspberry Sorbetto
OrderBevande
Beverages
Featured Bottle of Red Wine DAILY FEATURE
$35.81
TODAY’S FEATURE is “Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon” produced by Big Table Farm this 2018 retails for $45.
scores : 94 pts — Winespeed 93 pts — James Suckling 92 pts — Wine Spectator 92 pts — Vinous
Our special featured price today is $35.
Featured wines are available online exclusively at special pricing. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, Va Bene can only sell ONE bottle of wine in total PER ORDER. Alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderFeatured Bottle of White Wine DAILY FEATURE
$12.28
Available at featured pricing today:
Orvieto Amabile This charming wine provides aromas of ripe stone fruit with a light sense of sweetness.Featured wines are available online exclusively at special pricing. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, Va Bene can only sell ONE bottle of wine in total PER ORDER. Alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderPeach Bellini (Kit)
$45.01
A bottle of Private Cuvee Vino Spumante Brut with chilled white peach puree. Makes four Bellini cocktails. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, Va Bene can only sell ONE bottle of wine in total PER ORDER. Alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderBottle of White Wine
$0.00
White wines from our wine list, by the bottle, prices vary. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, Va Bene can only sell ONE bottle of wine or up to FOUR cans of beer in total PER ORDER. Alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderBottle of Red Wine
$0.00
Red wines from our wine list, by the bottle, prices vary. Liquor sales tax is included in the menu price.
Please have your driver license or ID card ready when you pick-up. To comply with Minnesota state law, Va Bene can only sell ONE bottle of wine or up to FOUR cans of beer in total PER ORDER. Alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.
OrderSan Pellegrino Canned Soda (Limonata)
$3.50
A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, limonata (lemon) flavor.
OrderSan Pellegrino Canned Soda (Prickly Pear)
$3.50
A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, prickly pear with blood orange flavor.
OrderSan Pellegrino Canned Soda (Blood Orange)
$3.50
A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, blood orange flavor.
OrderSan Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500 mL)
$3.00
A 500 mL bottle of imported San Pellegrino sparkling water.
OrderSan Pellegrino Sparkling Water (1 Liter)
$5.00
A 1 Liter bottle of imported San Pellegrino sparkling water.
OrderGift Cards
$25 Gift Card
$25.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $25 gift card in with your take-away order.
Order$50 Gift Card
$50.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $50 gift card in with your take-away order.
Order$100 Gift Card
$100.00
Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $100 gift card in with your take-away order.
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