8232 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208 913-258-2600
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    • Starters

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA 9

      whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread

      gluten free option

    • FRIED ZUCCA 11

      tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli

    • MUSHROOM ARANCINI 12

      Sicilian rice fritters, mozzarella, artichoke aioli, Calabrian chiles

    • APPETIZER TRIO 25

      fried zucca, toasted ravioli, mushroom arancini, basil pesto, artichoke aioli, marinara

    • CRISPY CALAMARI 16

      cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI 13

      three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS 14

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS 14

      broccolini, pine nuts, pancetta, truffle egg, calabrian chili, pecorino

    • CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA 12

      basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze

    • PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA 13

      fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone

    • GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA 14

      caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey

    • BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33

      Choice of two or three

    Salads & Soup

    Add: meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, steak 12, salmon 11, sausage 8

    • VIVA CAESAR 13

      romaine, radicchio, pancetta, anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia breadcrumbs

      gluten free option

    • ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO 14

      roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula

      gluten free option

    • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED 15

      house greens, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, cured meats, egg, pecorino

      gluten free option

    • THE BENE 13

      house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano

      gluten free option

    • BROCCOLINI & GORGONZOLA 16

      grilled broccolini, farro, golden raisins, red onion, green goddess dressing, pancetta, gorgonzola, focaccia breadcrumbs, toasted pine nuts

    • TOASTED CAPRESE 15

      multigrain bread, arugula & basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, burrata

    Pasta

    Add: Scimeca’s Italian sausage 8, meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, steak 12, salmon 11, sausage 8

    • RIGATONI 20

      five hour bolognese, oregano, pecorino

    • FUSILLI 23

      spicy shrimp diavola sauce, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crème fraîche, oregano, pecorino, crushed red pepper

    • ORECCHIETTE 20

      Scimeca's Italian sausage, broccolini, lemon, pine nuts, crushed red pepper, white wine cream, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino

    • SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI 21

      arugula pesto, roasted summer squash, sun dried tomato, burrata, pistachio breadcrumbs

    • MAFALDINE 21

      caramelized onions, brown butter cream, calabrian chili, goat cheese

    • LASAGNE 21

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs

    • TAGLIATELLE 19

      pancetta, black pepper, parmesan butter, heavy cream, parmigiano reggiano

    • SPAGHETTI 19

      broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano

    ENTRÉES

    • ROMAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN 20

      crispy eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, fontina fonduta, parmesan polenta, basil

    • PESTO SALMON 28

      grilled salmon, squash purée, grilled broccolini, basil pesto, roasted red pepper pesto, grilled lemon

    • CHICKEN PICCATA 23

      braised tuscan kale, roasted squash, lemon caper butter, calabrian chili, grilled lemon

    • CHICKEN SORRENTINA 23

      sauteéd chicken breast, rustic marinara, provolone, prosciutto, mozzarella, rosemary potatoes

    • BRAISED BEEF 27

      Braised Beef braised beef short rib, garlic parmesan smashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, sweet demi glace, giardiniera

    Starters

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA 9

      whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread

      gluten free option

    • FRIED ZUCCA 11

      tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 7

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI 13

      three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan

    • MUSHROOM ARANCINI 12

      Sicilian rice fritters, mozzarella, artichoke aioli, Calabrian chiles

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS 14

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS 14

      broccolini, pine nuts, pancetta, truffle egg, calabrian chili, pecorino

    • APPETIZER TRIO 25

      fried zucca, toasted ravioli, mushroom arancini, basil pesto, artichoke aioli, marinara

    • CRISPY CALAMARI 16

      cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli

    • CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA 12

      basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze

    • PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA 13

      fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone

    • GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA 14

      caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey

    • BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33

      Choice of two or three

    Salads & Soup

    Add: meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, salmon 11, sausage 8

    • LOBSTER BISQUE 12

      lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, parsley, chives

    • VIVA CAESAR 13

      romaine, radicchio, pancetta, anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia breadcrumbs

      gluten free option

    • ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO 14

      roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula

      gluten free option

    • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED 15

      house greens, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, cured meats, egg, pecorino

      gluten free option

    • THE BENE 13

      house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano

      gluten free option

    • BROCCOLINI & GORGONZOLA 16

      grilled broccolini, farro, golden raisins, red onion, green goddess dressing, pancetta, gorgonzola, focaccia breadcrumbs, toasted pine nuts

    Sandwiches

    All sandwiches come with garlic parmesan roasted potatoes, truffle potatoes, or house mixed green salad

    • THE GIA 14

      genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, herb aioli, house greens, olive salad, pistolette roll

      gluten free option

    • CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH 15

      sauteed chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, provolone, marinara, pistolette roll

      gluten free option

    • VA CHOPPED SANDWICH 16

      pepperoni, salami, ham, tomato, red onion, lettuce, cherry peppers, provolone cheese, creamy Italian dressing, pistolette roll

    • SMASHED MEATBALL PARMESAN 17

      pork, beef, & ricotta smashed patties, basil pesto, rustic marinara, provolone, crispy p A D D rosciutto, sesame bun

    • TOASTED CAPRESE 15

      multigrain bread, arugula & basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, burrata

    Lunch Combo

    choice of ½ Soup, ½ Salad and ½ Sandwich 14

    • FIRST

      Lobster Bisque, Caesar Salad or Bene Salad

    • SECOND

      Toasted Caprese, The Gia or Chopped Sandwich

    Pasta

    Add: Scimeca’s Italian sausage 8, meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, steak 12, salmon 11, sausage 8

    • RIGATONI 20

      five hour bolognese, oregano, pecorino

    • FUSILLI 23

      spicy shrimp diavola sauce, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crème fraîche, oregano, pecorino, crushed red pepper

    • TAGLIATELLE 19

      pancetta, black pepper, parmesan butter, heavy cream, parmigiano reggiano

    • SPAGHETTI 19

      broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano

    • ORECCHIETTE 19

      Scimeca's Italian sausage, broccolini, lemon, pine nuts, white wine cream, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino

    • MAFALDINE 21

      arugula pesto, roasted summer squash, sun dried tomato, burrata, pistachio breadcrumbs

    • LASAGNE 21

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs

    Pizza

    (serves 2-3) ... Add a meatball 5, Scimeca’s Italian sausage 6, chicken 6

    • MARGHERITA 17

      rustic marinara, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PROSCIUTTO 19

      fig jam, prosciutto, cheese blend, arugula, balsamic glaze

      gluten free option

    • TRE CARNE 20

      Italian sausage, pepperoni, genoa salami, rustic marinara, cheese blend

      gluten free option

    • PEPPERONI 17

      pepperoni cups, rustic marinara, cheese blend

      gluten free option

    Sweets

    • TIRAMISU

      coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso rum cream 9

    • GELATO TRIO

      authentic Italian style gelato 9 ask your server for this week’s seasonal flavors

    • GELATO SANDWICH

      scoop of gelato sandwiched between fresh cookies, ask your server for this week’s flavors 9

    • CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

      chocolate pudding, caramel rice crisps, butter toffee peanuts, vanilla gelato 12

      gluten free

    • LIMONCELLO CAKE

      pistachio butter, raspberry sauce, toasted pistachios 9

    • BUTTER & PARMESAN NOODLES

      6

    • SPAGHETTI & RED SAUCE

      6 add meatball +4

    • KIDDO EGGPLANT PARM

      a slice of crispy eggplant with pomodoro, mozzarella, fonduta over parmesan polenta 8

    • BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS

      choice of rustic potatoes or grilled broccolini 6

    Cocktails

    • TITO LITO

      house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 11

    • VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED

      Wild Turkey bourbon, amaro, orange & cherry bitters, Amarena cherry 13

    • ESPRESSO MARTINI

      vanilla vodka, Irish cream, cold brew 13

    • G & D CUP

      house-made limoncello, St-Germain, cranberry, fresh lemon 12

    • BARREL AGED NEGRONI

      Tom’s Town gin, Campari, sweet vermouth 13

    • ITALIAN MARGARITA

      Espolón tequila, amaretto, fresh lemon & lime, hawaiian black salt 11

    • MULE

      house-made Limoncello, Amaretto, Ginger Beer 12

    • VA BENE SPRITZ

      limoncello or blood orangecello, bubbles 11

    • APEROL SPRITZ

      Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 11

    CONTEMPORARY Cocktails

    • CLEARLY CHOCOLATE MARTINI

      360 vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, orange liqueur 13

    • TONGUE TWISTER

      Irish whiskey, peach, raspberry liqueur, citrus 12

    • LOVE PUNCH

      hibiscus agua fresca, Patron blanco tequila, citrus, bubbles 13

    • HONEYBEE 75

      Broker’s gin, lemon, honey, elderflower, bubbles 12

    • CAMPARI LEMONADE

      lemon, vodka, Campari 11

    • VA BENE CHERRY VANILLA

      Soda 360 vanilla vodka, Amerana cherry, Irish cream, soda 11

    Mocktails

    • FAKE OUT SPRITZ

      Milano N/A Aperitivo, OJ, Lemon, Soda 8

    • DRY MARG

      Ritual Zero tequila alternative, vanilla, lime, bubbles 9

    • SANGRIA SENORIAL

      N/A 6

    • SAMUEL ADAMS JUST THE HAZE

      N/A Boston, MA 6

    • FEVER TREE SPARKLING SICILIAN LEMONADE

      7

    • FEVER TREE SPARKLING PINK GRAPFRUIT

      7

    • SPARKLING NON-ALCOHOLIC ROSÉ,

      Wölffer Estate, ‘Spring in a Bottle” Long Island, NY 14

    DESSERT COCKTAILS

    • SIGNATURE VABENE COFFEE

      Amaretto, Irish cream, creme de cacao, nutmeg, Amaretti cookie 12... Choice or hot or cold

    • CLEARLY CHOCOLATE MARTINI

      360 vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, orange liqueur 13

    • ESPRESSO MARTINI

      vanilla vodka, Irish cream, cold brew 13

    • WITCHES BREW

      Strega, coffee, whipped cream, nutmeg, Amaretti cookie 12

    • COFFEE OLD FASHION

      coffee liqueur, Dickel Rye, orange & cherry bitters 13

    • SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE

      salted caramel, milk chocolate, whipped cream (N/A) 8

    HOUSE-MADE LIMONCELLO & BLOOD ORANGECELLO ON TAP!

    BEER & SELTZER

    • ON TAP

      Peroni lager $6

      Boulevard Tank 7 $7

      City Barrel “Rad AF” Hazy IPA $9

      Shuttlecock Lager $6

      Free State Ad Astra Amber Ale $6

    • Cans & Bottles

      Blue Moon $6

      Corona Extra $6

      Michelob Ultra $6

    WINE

    by the glass / by the bottle

    Sparkling & Rosé

    • Rosé of Syrah, VinZant Wines, ‘Evie En Rosé’, Sonoma Valley, California

      13/45

    • Prosecco DOC, Benvolio, Estate Bottled, Friuli, Italy

      12/46

    • Cava Brut Nature, Azimut, Penedes, Catalonia, Spain

      58

    • Lambrusco DOC, Quercioli Secco Reggiano, Italy

      49

    • Champagne, Collet Brut Premier Cru, Aÿ, France

      85

    • Crémant De Limoux Rosé, Cote Mas, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

      52

    White

    • Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Font-Mars, Picpoul de Pinet, France

      44

    • Chenin Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Nashik, India

      40

    • Moscato, Ruby Donna, Puglia, Italy

      10/48

    • Pinot Grigio IGT, Tomaiolo, Delle Venezie, Italy

      52

    • Soave DOC, Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy

      52

    • Gavi DOCG, Orsola, Piedmont, Italy

      60

    • Riesling, VinZant Wines, ‘In My Element’, Sonoma Valley, California

      13/45

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, California

      53

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Greg Norman, Marlborough, New Zealand

      11/42

    • Bordeaux Blanc, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, Les Légende, France

      60

    • Bianco IGT (Chardonnay Blend), Tasca d’Almerita, Tenuta Regaleali, Sicilia, Italy

      49

    • Chardonnay, Diatom by Greg Brewer, Santa Barbara County, California

      17/68

    • Chardonnay, Brutocao Family, Bliss Vineyard, Mendocino, California

      48

    • Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, California

      82

    Pinot Noir

    • Bourgogne Rouge, Vignerons Monts, Bourgogne, France

      65

    • Pinot Nero, Monte Degli Angeli, Collezione del Barone, Piedmont, Italy

      45

    • Pinot Noir, Maison L’Envoye, Two Messengers, Willamette Valley, Oregon

      72

    • Pinot Noir, Alta Orsa, Sonoma Coast, California

      15/60

    • Pinot Noir, Talbott, Kali Hart, Monterey, California

      68

    • Pinot Noir, Calera, Central Coast, California

      92

    • Pinot Noir, Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, New Zealand

      56

    • Pinot Noir, Dial Tone, Santa Barbara, California

      82

    Italian Reds

    • Dolcetto d’Asti DOC, Casata Monticello, Piedmont, Italy

      56

    • Barolo DOCG, Ceretto, Piedmont, Italy

      149

    • Nebbiolo DOC, Renato Ratti Ochetti, Langhe, Italy

      72

    • Veneto Rosso IGT, Domini del Leone, Italy

      56

    • Valpolicella Superiore DOCG, Santi “Ventale”, Veneto, Italy

      15/60

    • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Luigi Righetti, Veneto, Italy

      86

    • Barbera Del Monferrato DOC, Marchesi di Barolo, “Maraia”, Italy

      54

    • Chianti Riserva DOCG, Renzo Masi, Italy

      12/48

    • Chianti Classico DOCG, Tenuta di Nozzole,Tuscany, Italy

      72

    • Super Tuscan IGT, Argiano, Non Confunditur, Toscana, Italy

      59

    • Super Tuscan IGT, Fattoria di Basciano, I PINI, Toscana, Italy

      86

    • Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo DOC, Passomadama, Abruzzo, Italy

      48

    • Primitivo (Zinfandel) IGT, Castello Monaci, “Piluna”, Salento, Italy

      50

    • Nero d’Avola IGT, Tenuta Regaleali, “Lamuri”, Sicilia, Italy

      56

    Noble Reds

    • Red Blend, ‘But I am I’, Sonoma Valley, California

      15/57

    • Red Blend (GSM), John Duval, ‘Plexus”, Barossa Valley, Australia

      105

    • Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino, California

      56

    • Malbec, Cuma, Mendoza, Argentina

      48

    • Merlot, Château Tire Pé, Bordeaux, France

      14/54

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Whit’s End’, Sonoma Valley, California

      15/57

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, California

      175

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Val, Napa Valley, California

      185

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California

      197

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Force & Grace, Paso Robles, California

      85

    MON - FRI, 3PM-6PM | SAT - SUN 2PM-6PM

    BAR & PATIO ONLY

    Cocktails

    • APEROL SPRITZ

      Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 7

    • TITO LITO

      house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 7

    • SANGRIA SENORIAL N/A 6

    • ESPRESSO MARTINI

      vanilla vodka, Kahlúa, cold brew 9

    • VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED

      Wild Turkey bourbon, amaro, orange & cherry bitters, Amarena cherry 10

    WINE

    • RED 9 OR WHITE 7

    DRAFT BEER

    • PERONI 4

    Snacks

    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, parsley, chives 5

    • THE BENE SALAD

      house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano 6

    • CRISPY POTATOES

      truffle aioli, parmigiano reggiano 6

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI 8

      breaded and fried 3 cheese ravioli, grated parmesan, basil pesto, oven roasted marinara sauce

    • FRIED ZUCCA 11

      tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 7

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS

      pancetta , truffle egg, calabrian chili, pecorino 8

    • SPAGHETTI

      broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano 14

    SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

    • 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES

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