House made bread, baked fresh each day. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We will pack two slices complimentary – just add this item to your order (limit one) – choose the $4.00 upgrade for a full order of five slices.

A selection of fine Italian imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments, perfect for sharing! To include, based on availability: Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo coppa, mortadella, calabrese salami, salami finocchiona; aged grana Padano, smoked goat cheese, provolone; sweety drop peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, cerignola olives (contains pits).

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.

Beef tenderloin tips sauteed with gorgonzola cheese atop a bed of arugula, served with cognac mushroom cream sauce on the side.

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

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

Meatballs sauteed with chili flakes in our San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with parmesan and pecorino cheeses and parsley. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.

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

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

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 prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese.

Our signature Italian Sausage Soup. This rustic creation by Mary Kay Berarducci features Italian sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, 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. 

Romaine lettuce topped with olives, asparagus, artichokes, 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.

Beef tenderloin tips, gorgonzola cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onions and romaine served with house-made balsamic dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.

Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes and house-made croutons, topped with smoked salmon and crispy fried prosciutto.

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

Mixed field greens with roma tomatoes, red onion and shaved carrot served with balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.

Fresh arugula with dehydrated cranberries, goat cheese and crispy fried prosciutto, with brown butter vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.

Mixed field greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, and crushed pistachios with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.

Mixed greens with pear, gorgonzola and candied walnuts served with red wine vinaigrette. Dressing will be served on the side.

Fresh romaine with parmesan and house-made croutons served with own Caesar dressing. Dressing will be served on the side.

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!

Pieces of wild-caught Alaskan salmon pan seared with semi sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, shallots and shell pasta in a light herbed cream lemon wine sauce.

Shallots, mushrooms and fresh herbs sauteed in chili oil with an herbed cream sauce served with shell pasta. *SPICY*

Italian sausage, fresh herbs and tomatoes with cream.

A traditional dish of pancetta, sweet peas, egg with light alfredo and parmesan.

Our San Marzano tomato sauce and house-made meatballs with spaghetti. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.

Our rich blend of butter, cream and parmesan cheese with a touch of pepper.

Sautéed shrimp and scallops served with our creamy house-made sundried tomato pesto sauce and rigatoni pasta.

Marinated artichokes, bell peppers and mushrooms with our tomato sauce and rigatoni pasta.

Our house-made meat sauce, slow roasted for hours on the stove.

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

SORRY, SOLD OUT!

House-made potato gnocchi with your choice of our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil pesto, or gorgonzola cheese sauce. With Bolognese sauce $20. Not available gluten-free.

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

Toasted walnuts and candied pear sautéed with SPINACH in our gorgonzola cheese sauce and rigatoni pasta.

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

A surprisingly simple, yet very flavorful blend of fresh basil, semi sun-dried tomatoes, diced roma tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.

Our creamy basil pesto combined with semi sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and rigatoni pasta.

Large shell pasta tossed in a prosciutto mushroom thyme sauce with crispy prosciutto. (Not available vegetarian)

Roasted butternut squash, candied pancetta, sauteed arugula and Shell pasta tossed in a light white wine alfredo sauce. Topped with toasted pecans and Pecorino Romano cheese.

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

Pan seared wild caught salmon filet {from local Dave Rogotzke} served over risotto with an herbed sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Topped with locally-grown micro greens from North Woods Fresh.

Pan seared beef filet with a rich Cognac mushroom sauce. Served as tender slices atop our house-made risotto of mushrooms, cognac and cream. Prepared medium rare. Market Price

Pan seared wild caught salmon {from local Dave Rogotzke} in citrus maple glaze, served on risotto with asparagus. Topped with locally-grown micro greens from North Woods Fresh.

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

Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto(contains nuts) and sliced tomato.

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

House-made Italian meatballs, chopped and sauteed in our San Marzano tomato sauce and provolone cheese.

Prosciutto with candied pear, honey goat cheese and arugula.

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

Shell pasta in alfredo sauce. A smaller portion meant for a child.

Meatballs in tomato sauce with spaghetti pasta. A smaller portion meant for a child. NOTE: Our meatballs contain bread crumbs and cheese and are NOT gluten-free or dairy-free.

Penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. A smaller portion meant for a child.

Grilled provolone cheese panini sandwich. A smaller portion meant for a child.

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.

GELATO FLAVORS AS OF 12/04: Vanilla Bean, Banana Dulce de Leche, Birthday Cake, Cookies and Cream, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Torte, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup, Pistachio, Spumoni, Raspberry Sorbetto

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.

GELATO FLAVORS AS OF 12/04: Vanilla Bean, Banana Dulce de Leche, Birthday Cake, Cookies and Cream, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Torte, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup, Pistachio, Spumoni, Raspberry Sorbetto

Please state which flavor you wish to have. Popular choices include: Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Lavender, Lime, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon

TODAY’S FEATURE is Pinot Grigio: Notes of ripe fruit and honey. A harmonious taste with strong sensation of minerality balanced by silky tannins

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, alcohol must be ordered alongside a meal. Alcohol should be placed in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.

12 oz fountain soda

A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, limonata (lemon) flavor.

A 12oz can of imported San Pellegrino soda, blood orange flavor.

A 500 mL bottle of imported San Pellegrino sparkling water.

Our dark roast Italian blend coffee.

Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $25 gift card in with your take-away order.

Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $50 gift card in with your take-away order.

Give the gift of Va Bene! We’ll pack a $100 gift card in with your take-away order.