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    • Starters

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA

      whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread 9

      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

      cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli 16

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI

      three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan 13

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 14

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS 14

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

    • CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA

      basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze 12

    • PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA

      fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone 13

    • GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

      caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey 14

    • BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33

      Choice of two or three

    Salads & Soup

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

    • VIVA CAESAR 13

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

      gluten free option

    • ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO

      roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula 14

      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

    Pasta

    Add: Scimeca’s Italian sausage 8, meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, 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

      sweet corn & ricotta filling, caramelized onions, brown butter & basil sauce, goat cheese, crispy prosciutto

    • MAFALDINE 21

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

    • LASAGNE

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 21

    • TAGLIATELLE 19

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

    • SPAGHETTI

      broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano 19

    ENTRÉES

    • ROMAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN 20

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

    • PESTO SALMON 28

      grilled salmon, confit cherry tomatoes, 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

      whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread 9

      gluten free option

    • FRIED ZUCCA

      tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 7

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI

      three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan 13

    • MUSHROOM ARANCINI 12

      Sicilian rice fritters, mozzarella, artichoke aioli, Calabrian chiles

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 14

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS 14

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

    • APPETIZER TRIO

      fried zucca, toasted ravioli, mushroom arancini, basil pesto, artichoke aioli, marinara 25

    • CRISPY CALAMARI

      cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli 16

    • CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA

      basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze 12

    • PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA

      fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone 13

    • GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

      caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey 14

    • BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33

      Choice of two or three

    Salads & Soup

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

    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, parsley, chives 12

    • VIVA CAESAR 13

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

      gluten free option

    • ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO

      roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula 14

      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

      house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano 13

      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

      genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, herb aioli, house greens, olive salad, pistolette roll 14

      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

      pork, beef, & ricotta smashed patties, basil pesto, rustic marinara, provolone, crispy prosciutto, sesame bun 17

    • 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

      broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano 19

    • 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

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 21

    Sweets

    • TIRAMISU

      coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso rum cream 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

    • GELATO TRIO

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

     

    Classic Cocktails

    • TITO LITO

      house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 11

    • G & D Cup

      house-made limoncello, elderflower, cranberry, fresh lemon 12

    • BARREL AGED NEGRONI

      gin, Campari, sweet vermouth 13

    • ITALIAN MARGARITA

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

    • VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED

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

    Spritz & Fizz

    • Aperol Spritz

      Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 11

    • Va Bene Spritz

      limoncello or blood orangecello, bubbles 11

    • VinZant Spritz

      VinZant rosé, fresh citrus, mint, strawberry, bubbles 13

    • Mule

      house-made limoncello, amaretto, ginger beer 12

    • Campari Lemonade

      lemon, vodka, Campari 11

    Contemporary & Seasonal

    • CLEARLY CHOCOLATE MARTINI

      360 vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, orange liqueur 13

    • Amalfi Afterglow

      Broker’s gin, Maraschino liqueur, lemon, lavender syrup 12

    • Pumpkin to Talk About

      organic pumpkin, 360 vanilla vodka, Irish cream, orange bitters, nutmeg 13

    • Casa Picante

      Casamigos jalapeno, fig jam, lemon, honey bitters, Tajin 14

    • Autumn in KY

      Maker’s Mark bourbon, sweet vermouth, maple syrup and walnut bitters 13

    • Flower of Venice

      Hendrick’s gin, lemon, hibiscus Sorso di Sole 12

    • Roman Holiday Spice

      Bumbu Barbados rum, amaro, cocoa, lemon orange bitters 13

    • Cold Comfort

      Earl Grey simple, Dickel Rye, lemon, Angostura bitters 12

    Zero Proof Cocktails

    • Fake out Spritz

      Martini & Rossi Vibrante N/A, OJ, lemon, soda 9

    • Dry Marg

      Ritual Zero tequila alternative, lime, bubbles 9

    • Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Rosé

      Wölffer Estate, ‘Spring in a Bottle’ Long Island, NY 14 | 56

    • Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

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

    • Sangria Senorial

      N/A 6

    • Samuel Adams Just The Haze

      N/A Boston, MA 6

    • Owen’s Rio Red Grapefruit

      7

    • Owen’s Classic Lemonade

      7

    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

    • SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE

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

    • Pumpkin to Talk About

      organic pumpkin, 360 vanilla vodka, Irish cream, orange bitters, nutmeg 13

    • Midnight in Milano

      Mr Black Cold Brew liqueur, orange brandy, orange bitters 13

    • Neapolitan Surprise

      DiSaronno velvet cream, pistachio gelato, amarena cherry, sprinkles 12

    HOUSE-MADE LIMONCELLO & BLOOD ORANGECELLO ON TAP!

    BEER & SELTZER

    • ON TAP

      Peroni Lager $7

      Boulevard Tank 7 $7

      City Barrel “Rad AF” Hazy IPA $8

      Free State “Ad Astra Ale” $7

      Casual Animal Shuttlecock Lager $6

      Vine Street Brewing Co. Jazzman Black Lager $8

    • CANS & BOTTLES

      Blue Moon $6

      Michelob Ultra $6

      Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea $7

    Wine Flights

    Sonoma Flight 25

    George Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, California

    • ‘Evie En Rosé’, Rosé of Syrah

      wild strawberry and bright lemon

    • ‘I Am I’ Red Blend

      blackberry and pink peppercorns

    • ‘Whit’s End’, Cabernet Sauvignon

      dark cherry and cocoa

    • Add ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’ Cabernet Sauvignon

      +8

    California Chardonnays 27

    • Diatom by Greg Brewer, Santa Barbara

      lemon, saline and citrus blossom

    • Brutocao Family, Bliss Vineyard, Mendocino

      star anise and butterscotch

    • Hartford Court, Russian River Valley

      grilled pineapple and crystalized ginger

    Pinot Noir 26

    • Monte Degali Collezione del Barone, Piedmont, Italy

      raspberries, rose petals and violets

    • Alta Orsa, Sonoma Coast, California

      vanilla, clove and black plum

    • Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, New Zealand

      cocoa powder, wild thyme and pomegranate

    Washington 26

    • Semillion L’Ecole No 41, Columbia Valley, Washington

      ginger and honeysuckle

    • Long Shadows, Nine Hats, Columbia Valley, Washington

      black pepper, dried herbs and huckleberry

    • Airfield Estates Merlot, Yakima Valley, Washington

      smoked caramel and red currant

    Italian Reds 25

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

      black cherry and bitter almond

    • Passomadama Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo, Italy

      mocha, oregano and cranberry

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

      balsamic, cherry and sage

    WINE

    by the glass / by the bottle

    Featured Wine: VinZant Wines

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

      13/45

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

      13/48

    • Red Blend, ‘I Am I’, Sonoma Valley, California

      15/56

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

      15/56

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’, Sonoma Valley, California

      26/98

    Sparkling & Rosé

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

      13/45

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

      15/54

    • Franciacorta Brut DOCG, Contadi Castaldi, Lombardy, Italy

      85

    • Champagne, Collet Brut Premier Cru, Aÿ, France

      97

    • Crémant De Limoux Rosé, Cote Mas, Cremant De Limoux AOP, France

      48

    • Blanc de Blanc Brut, Cuvée Jean-Louis, France

      12/45

    White

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

      13/48

    • Picpoul de Pinet, La Chapelle du Bastion, Picpoul de Pinet Protégée, France

      44

    • Chenin Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Nashik, India

      42

    • Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali, Trentino, Italy

      52

    • Semillon L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington

      54

    • Soave DOC, Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy

      54

    • Gavi DOCG, Orsola, Piedmont, Italy

      16/62

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, California

      53

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Greg Norman, Marlborough, New Zealand

      14/48

    • Bordeaux Blanc, Monsieur Touton Sauvignon, Bordeaux AOC, France

      42

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

      68

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

      14/50

    • Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, California

      21/82

    Pinot Noir

    • Pinot Noir, Calera, Central Coast, California

      92

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

      15/58

    • Pinot Noir, Dial Tone, Santa Barbara, California

      18/72

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

      47

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

      72

    • Pinot Noir, Alta Orsa, Sonoma Coast, California

      16/62

    Noble Reds

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

      15/57

    • Red Blend, ‘BP’, Pairing Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, California

      12/44

    • Syrah, Long Shadows, Nine Hats, Columbia Valley, Washington

      70

    • Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino, California

      56

    • Malbec, Bridges Single Vineyard, Valley de Uco, Argentina

      48

    • Merlot, Airfield Estates, Yakima Valley, Washington

      15/60

    • Merlot, Château Tire Pé ‘Diem’, Bordeaux, France

      62

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

      16/60

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, California

      175

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California

      197

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California

      26/98

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Kiona Estate, Red Mountain Washington

      85

    Italian Reds

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

      56

    • Nebbiolo DOC, Renato Ratti Ochetti, Langhe, Italy

      75

    • Barolo Serralunga d’Alba DOCG Fontanafredda

      120

    • Veneto Rosso IGT, Domini del Leone, Italy

      59

    • Valpolicella Superiore DOCG, Santi ‘Ventale’, Veneto, Italy

      16/62

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

      89

    • Barbera Del Monferrato DOC, Marchesi di Barolo, ‘Maraia’, Italy

      57

    • Chianti DOCG, Poggiotondo, Toscana, Italy

      13/50

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

      72

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

      15/58

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

      92

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

      14/52

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

      15/60

    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, coffee liquor, cold brew 9

    • VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED

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

    Wine 9

    • ROSÉ OF SYRAH

      ‘Evie En Rosé’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California

    • RIESLING

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

    • RED BLEND

      ‘BP’, Pairing Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, California

    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

      breaded and fried 3 cheese ravioli, grated parmesan, basil pesto, oven roasted marinara sauce 8

    • FRIED ZUCCA

      tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 7

    • SPAGHETTI POMODORO

      pomodoro sauce, house made pasta, parmigiano reggiano 14

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