Menus

CHARCUTERIE

chef’s selection of artisanal meats and cheeses, served with fig jam, dijon mustard, pitted olives, spicy giardiniera 22

gluten free option

FOCACCIA & RICOTTA

whipped ricotta, marinara, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread 9

gluten free option

TUSCAN HUMMUS

chickpeas, roasted garlic, lemon, tahini, arugula, radish, celery, carrots, Calabrian chiles, crostini 11

TOASTED RAVIOLI

three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan 12

MUSHROOM ARANCINI

Sicilian rice fritters, Mozzarella, artichoke aioli, Calabrian chiles 12

NONNA’S MEATBALLS

pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, Sunday sauce & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 13

VIVA CAESAR

romaine, tuscan kale, pancetta, parmesan, red onion, white anchovy, charred lemon anchovy vinaigrette 13

gluten free option

ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO

roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, ricotta salata, radish, arugula 14

gluten free option

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

arcadian blend, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, deli meat, egg, ricotta salata 15

gluten free option

VA BENE SALAD

house greens, artichoke, tomato, cucumber, radish, red wine vinaigrette 13

gluten free option

ROASTED PEAR & PROSCIUTTO

honey roasted pears, house greens, white balsamic, toasted almonds, gorgonzola mousse, prosciutto 15

gluten free option

LOBSTER BISQUE

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

CHEF'S SOUP

presented daily 9

SPAGHETTI POMODORO

pomodoro sauce, confit tomatoes, basil parmesan 16

gluten free option

LINGUINE CON PANCETTA

pancetta, black pepper, sweet corn, pecorino romano, cacio e pepe butter, scallions 19

gluten free option

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

five hour bolognese, chives, ricotta salata 20

gluten free option

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

crushed pepper, white wine butter, parsley, shallots, tomatoes, linguine, chives 21

gluten free option

ORECCHIETTE CON SALSICCIA

Italian sausage, roasted broccolini, sultanas, pine nuts, white wine, butter, parmesan 19

gluten free option

PAPPARDELLE

beef ragu, rustic marinara, braised kale, fried capers, parmesan cheese, Italian herb blend 24

gluten free option

PUMPKIN RAVIOLI

pumpkin and sweet potato ravioli, spinach, sage butter, butternut squash, roasted pepitas, goat cheese 28

LASAGNE

four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 19

MARGHERITA

rustic marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 19

gluten free option

FIG & PROSCIUTTO

fig jam, fried garlic, prosciutto, cheese blend, arugula, balsamic glaze 22

gluten free option

FORMAGGIO

garlic butter, fried garlic, pecorino romano, mozzarella, fontina 22

gluten free option

TRE CARNE

Italian sausage, pepperoni, genoa salami, marinara, cheese blend 23

gluten free option

PEPPERONI

marinara, cheese blend, Calabrian chiles 21

gluten free option

SAUSAGE

whipped ricotta, Scimecas Italian sausage, roasted red peppers 21

gluten free option

CHICKEN PICCATA

lightly breaded chicken, spaghetti, Italian greens, lemon caper butter, Calabrian chile 20

gluten free option

CHICKEN SORRENTINA

sauteéd chicken breast, rustic marinara, provolone, prosciutto, mozzarella; rosemary potatoes 21

gluten free option

ROMAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN

crispy eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, fontina fonduta, parmesan polenta, basil 20

SALMONE ALLA RIVIERA

grilled salmon filet, shaved fennel, chives, grapefruit, tuscan kale, butternut squash purée, citrus butter 26

gluten free

ITALIAN POT ROAST

rosemary potatoes, roasted carrots & peas, fried caper 26

Gluten free

PORCHETTA

creamy polenta, pork jus, braised greens 24

gluten free

STEAK DEBURGO

8 oz. filet, sauce deburgo, roasted mushrooms, rosemary potatoes, grilled broccolini 29

gluten free

TIRAMISU

coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, cocoa powder 8

CANNOLI PLATE

Chocolate Chip Cream Filling & Amarena Cherry Sauce 8

GELATO & SORBETTI TRIO

authentic Italian style gelato Choice of three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, pistachio and chef’s choice 7...add a cannoli + 2.5

add a cannoli + 2.5

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO TORTE

Nutella Filling, Triple Berry Coulis, Salted Caramel, Whipped Cream 9

LEMON BERRY MARSCAPONE CAKE

vanilla crumb cake, blueberries and cranberries, mascarpone cream filling, raspberry dressing 7

GRILLED ITALIAN BENEDICT

oached eggs, Scimeca’s sausage, arugula, hollandaise, toasted English muffin 15

gluten free

AVOCADO TOAST

arugula, poached eggs, spicy giardiniera, fig jam 13

gluten free

FRITTATA

spinach, sweet red onions, roasted bell peppers, ricotta salata 14

gluten free

bacon $3

meatball $5

Italian sausage $6

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES

warm berry compote, whipped cream 12

EGG & CHEESE SANDWICH

emon aioli, bacon, eggs your way, provolone, arugula, tomato, breakfast potatoes, brioche 13

KC BREAKFAST PIZZA

smoked bacon, italian sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, cheese, calabrian chilis, chives 20

gluten free

BISCUITS & GRAVY

two buttermilk biscuits, Italian sausage gravy, calabrian chilis, green onions 13

BACON

5

gluten free

SEASONAL FRUIT

5

gluten free

BRIOCHE TOAST

4

gluten free

BREAKFAST POTATOES

5

gluten free

HIGH-C

house-made blood orangecello, Galliano, fresh orange juice 8

APEROL SPRITZ

Aperol bubbles and a splash of fresh citrus 9....make it almost bottomless 19, get a refill +1

LA DOLCE VITA

house-made blood orangecello, rosemary lemon syrup, orange bitters, fresh lemon, club soda 10

HUGO

St-Germain, fresh mint, bubbles 10

THE SAYLER

house-made limoncello or bloodorangecello, black cherry seltzer 10

VA MARY

infused vodka, bacon, bloody mix, olive 10

BELINI

bubbles, choice of: peach, mango, or blueberry 9

BENELINI

almost bottomless Belini 15 refill 1

MIMOSA 9

TIRAMISU

coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso rum cream 8

CANNOLI PLATE

Chocolate Chip Cream filling & Amarena Cherry sauce 8

GELATO & SORBETTI TRIO

authentic Italian style gelato Choice of three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or chef’s choice 7

add a cannoli + 2.5

LEMON BERRY MARSCAPONE CAKE

vanilla crumb cake, blueberries and cranberries, mascarpone cream filling, raspberry dressing 9

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO TORTE

Nutella Filling, Triple Berry Coulis, Salted Caramel, Whipped Cream 9

TITO LITO

infused Tito’s house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 10

VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED

Wild Turkey bourbon, amaro, orange & cherry bitters, luxardo cherry 12

G & D CUP

house-made limoncello, St-Germain, cranberry, fresh lemon 11

ROSEMARY DAIQUIRI

Appleton Estate spiced rum, rosemary lemon syrup, fresh lime, rosemary smoke 11

BARREL AGED NEGRONI

Tom’s Town gin, Campari, sweet vermouth 12

GINGER ROGERS

Lifted Spirits Bold gin, mint simple syrup, ginger beer, fresh lime 11

ITALIAN MARGARITA

Espolon Blanco tequila, amaretto, hawaiian black salt 9

ITALIAN MULE

Limoncello or Blood Orangecello, Amaretto, Ginger Beer 8

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

house-made blood orangecello, mango puree, fresh lime & blood orange 10

CAMPARI DI MILAN

house-made blood orangecello, Campari, fresh lime, club soda 11

POMPELMO ROSSO

house-made grapefruit vodka, Campari, fresh lemon, grapefruit juice 11

APEROL SPRITZ

Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 9

LA DOLCE VITA

house-made blood orangecello, rosemary lemon syrup, orange bitters, fresh lemon, club soda 9

THE SAYLOR

house-made limoncello or blood orangecello, black cherry or strawberry seltzer 10

CORINTH SQUARE NIGHTCAP

Kahlua, Irish Cream, Tequila, Espresso, Cinnamon 12

VA BENE BLACK CHERRY SELTZER

{5% abv} 5

VA BENE STRAWBERRY SELTZER

{5% abv} 5

Shuttlecock Lager

a Va Bene collaboration with Casual Animal Brewery, Kansas City, MO {5.4 abv} 6

DESCHUTES FRESH SQUEEZED IPA

Bend, Oregon {6.4% abv} 6

SEASONAL LOCAL ROTATING TAP

MKT, ask your server for details

PERONI LAGER

Italy {5.1% abv} 5

BIRRA MORETTI LAGER

Italy {4.6% abv} 6

FIELDS & IVY “POPULATION 150” PALE ALE

Lawrence KS (4.6% abv) 6

KC BIER CO DUNKEL

KC, MO {5% abv} 6

FREE STATE “AD ASTRA ALE”

Lawrence, KS {5.6% abv} 6

CRANE FARMHOUSE ALE

Raytown, MO {6.8% abv} 7

BELLS “TWO HEARTED” IPA

Kalamazoo, MI {7% abv} 6

BUDWEISER

MO 5

MICHELOB ULTRA

MO 4

MILLER LIGHT

WI 4

BLUE MOON

CO 5

BOULEVARD UNFILTERED WHEAT 100

KC, MO {4 % abv} 6

HEINEKEN 0.0

Netherlands {N/A} 5

La Bella, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

8 / 30

Gioacchino Garofoli, Brut Metodo Charmat, Marche, Italy

10 / 36

Coeur Clémentine Le Pétillante Rosé, Provence, France

12 / 44

Summer Water Rosé, California

12 / 44

Luca Bosio Moscato d’Asti, Asti, Italy

10 / 36

Elena Walch Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy

10 / 36

Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

11 / 40

Hall Family Sauvignon Blanc Napa, California

13 / 48

Masseria Contrade Malvasia Chardonnay, Puglia, Italy

8 / 30

Brutocao Chardonnay, Medicino, California

12 / 44

Joseph Drouhin, Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France

15 / 56

Decoy by Duckhorn, Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, California

15 / 56

Nino Negri Quadrio Nebbiolo/Merlot Valtellin Superiore DOCG, Lombardy, Italy

13 / 48

Tenuta Sant’Antonio Scaia Corvina, Veneto Italy

10 / 36

Cloudline Pinot Noir, Willamette, OR

15 / 56

B Side Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, North Coast, California

14 / 52

Viticcio Ferraio Tuscan, Italy

12 / 44

Ferrari Carano Siena CA/Italian Blend, Sonoma, California

15 / 56

Castellani Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

12 / 44

Lamberti Prosecco, Prosecco DOC, Italy

42

Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara “ Vecchia Modena”, Sorbara, Emilia-Romagna

40

Collet Brut Art Déco, 1er Cru, Ay Champagne France

80

Long Shadows Poet’s Leap Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington

46

Toscolo Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

44

Maso Canali Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

44

Lubanzi Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa

40

Vini Fantini Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy

44

Pieropan Soave, Veneto, Italy

52

La Valentina Colline Pescaresi Pecorino, Abruzzo, Italy

48

Fontanafredda Gavi, Piedmont, Italy

54

J. Hofstätter Meczan Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC, Italy

54

Chehalem Estate Grown Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

75

Brewer-Clifton Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir, California

88

Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera d’Alba, Piedmonte, Italy

58

Santi ‘Ventale’ Valpolicella Superiore DOC, Valpolicella Italy

46

Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva DOGG Tuscany Italy

95

Castello Monaci PILÙNA PRIMITIVO (Zinfandel) SALENTO IGT

36

Aia Vecchia ‘Lagone’ Toscana IGT, Cabernet Blend Tuscany Italy

50

Losha Morellino di Scansano Tuscan, Italy

44

Dievole Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

60

Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah, Napa, California

80

Vietti Castiglione DOCG, Barolo Piemonte, Italy

120

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

85

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

150

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California

180

Blackbird Arise Red Blend Napa, California

100

Oddero Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

100

ITALIAN MULE 6

amaretto, limoncello or blood orangecello, ginger beer

APEROL SPRITZ 6

Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus

TITO LITO 6

house-made Tito’s infused limoncello, fresh lemons

RED, WHITE OR ROSÉ 6

CASUAL ANIMAL SHUTTLECOCK LAGER 4

DESCHUTES FRESH SQUEEZED IPA 4

FOCACCIA E RICOTTA 5

house-made ricotta, grilled focaccia, smoked olive oil

TOASTED RAVIOLI 8

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

POTATO WEDGES

served with spicy tomato jam & artichoke aioli 6

ANTIPASTI PLATE

salami, gorgonzola, olives, crostini 9

CROSTINI W/ TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic, grilled focaccia 6

1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES

GRILLED FOCACCIA

served with olive oil & parmesan cheese on the side

DOZEN | $15

pint of marinara +10

pint of pancetta garlic cream +10

TUSCAN HUMMUS

chickpeas, roasted garlic, lemon, tahini, arugula, radish, celery, carrots, Calabrian chiles, crostini

Serves 12 | $40

dairy free, *gluten free option

TOASTED RAVIOLI

three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan

DOZEN | $20

PESTO GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

DOZEN | $25

*gluten free option

MEATBALLS

pork, beef, and ricotta meatballs, Sunday sauce & fontina fonduta, grilled focaccia

DOZEN | $40

VIVA CAESAR

romaine, baby kale, guanciale, parmesan, anchovy, red onion, charred lemon anchovy vinaigrette

SMALL | $45

LARGE | $85

*gluten free option

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

arcadian blend, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, cured meats, egg, ricotta salata

SMALL 8 | $55

LARGE 18 | $95

*gluten free option

VA BENE

HOUSE greens, artichoke, tomato, cucumber, radish, red wine vinaigrette

SMALL | $45

LARGE | $85

*gluten free option

THE GIA

genoa salami, capicola, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, herb aioli, arcadian greens, olive salad, pistolette roll

*gluten free option

CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH

lightly breaded chicken, rustic marinara, fresh mozzarella, provolone, pistolette roll

*gluten free option

MARGHERITA MOZZARELLA

rustic marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, Italian roll

*gluten free option

ITALIAN

Scimeca's sausage, spicy giardianera, rustic marinara, pistolette roll

CHICKEN PICCATA

lightly breaded chicken, spaghetti, Italian greens, lemon caper butter, Calabrian chile

SMALL | $80

LARGE | $140

*gluten free option

BAKED PENNE

mushrooms, roasted peppers & spinach

SMALL | $60

LARGE | $100

add grilled sausage +10 | +20

SPAGHETTI

pomodoro sauce, confit tomatoes, basil, parmesan

SMALL | $70

LARGE | $110

*gluten free option

LASAGNA

sausage and beef ragu, ricotta, garlic béchamel, cheese blend, rustic marinara

SMALL | $80

LARGE | $140

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

five hour bolognese, chives, ricotta salata

SMALL | $80

LARGE | $140

*gluten free option

LOBSTER BISQUE

$30 | quart

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED POTATOES

SERVES 12 | $35

Add truffle aioli pint on side $12

Extra Sauce $10

Extra parmesan cheese $10

Pick up FREE!

Delivery

*subject to $400 minimum order, based on milage | 25+

Set up Charge

based on service

Staff

25 | per hour, per person

Recyclable Heating Kit

includes sterno and catering stand | $12.50 each

Equipment rental

based on service

place settings

disposable plates, napkins and cutlery per person | $2