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    • Starters

    • CHARCUTERIE BOARD

      chef’s selection of artisanal meats & cheeses served with cranberry mostarda, spicy giardiniera, nuts, figs and grilled bread 21

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA

      whipped ricotta, grilled focaccia, smoked olive oil 7

      gluten free option

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI

      breaded & fried 3 cheese ravioli, grated parmesan, basil pesto, pomodoro sauce 11

    • MUSHROOM ARANCINI

      sicilian rice fritters, mushrooms, fontina, parmesan reggiano, artichoke aioli 10

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara sauce, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 12

    Salads & Soup

    Add: chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • VIVA CAESAR

      little gem & radicchio lettuce, oregano croutons, bacon, slivered shallots, caesar dressing, parmesan reggiano 11

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PEAR SALAD

      roasted figs, bartlett pear, shaved speck, gorgonzola cheese, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette 12

      gluten free option

    • BEET SALAD

      beet, honey whipped yogurt, pistachio, ricotta salata, radish, arugula 12

      gluten free option

    • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

      four lettuces, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cured meats, egg, ricotta salata 12

      gluten free option

    • VA BENE SALAD

      arcadian mixed greens, artichoke hearts, diced cucumbers, shaved radish, heriloom cherry tomato, red wine vinaigrette 10

      gluten free option

    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      lobster stock, sherry wine, lemon, mascarpone, lobster meat 8

    Pasta

    Add: meatball 4, chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • SPAGHETTI POMODORO

      pomodoro sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan reggiano 13

      gluten free option

    • LINGUINE CACIO E PEPE

      pancetta, black pepper, sweet corn, pecorino romano, cacio e pepe butter, fried garlic, scallions 14

      gluten free option

    • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

      five hour bolognese, chives, ricotta salata 16

      gluten free option

    • PAPPARDELLE

      slow braised beef, confit cherry tomato, braised kale, garlic, fried capers 18

      gluten free option

    • LOBSTER RAVIOLI

      Maine lobster pasta, escarole, roasted squash, sherry mascarpone creme, parmesan 25

    • LASAGNE

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 16

    Pizza

    (feeds 2 to 3) ...add meatball +4

    • MARGHERITA

      rustic marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil 15

      gluten free option

    • PEPPERONI

      rustic marinara, pepperoni, four cheese blend, yellow pepper, Calabrian chili 16

      gluten free option

    • CACIO E PEPE

      pancetta cream, black pepper, pecorino romano, crispy garlic 15

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PROSCIUTTO

      pancetta cream, roasted figs, prosciutto, four cheese blend, arugula, balsamic glaze 17

      gluten free option

    • QUATTRO MEAT

      housemade Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, Genoa salami, rustic marina sauce, four cheese blend 17

      gluten free option

    Sandwiches

    All sandwiches come with rustic potatoes, truffle potatoes, or Va Bene salad

    • CHICKEN CAPRESE SANDWICH

      grilled chicken breast, tomato, arugula, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, ciabatta bread 12

      gluten free option

    • ITALIAN

      housemade Italian sausage, spicy giardiniera, rustic marinara, pistolette roll 13

      gluten free option

    • MEATBALL

      Nonna’s meatballs, rustic marinara, scamorza cheese, pistolette roll 12

    Entrees

    • CHICKEN PICCATA

      lightly breaded chicken, roasted butternut, braised kale, lemon caper butter, Calabrian chiles 18

      gluten free option

    • ROMAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN

      crispy eggplant, provolone cheese, pomodoro sauce, parmesan polenta, basil 16

    • GRILLED SALMON*

      grilled salmon filet, pickled asparagus & fennel salad, potato parsnip puree, tarragon chile beurre blanc 24

      gluten free

    • ITALIAN POT ROAST

      parmesan polenta, grilled broccolini, blistered tomatoes, chianti demi glace 19

      gluten free

    • CHARGRILLED PRIME RIBEYE*

      12 oz. truffle potatoes, spinach, wild mushrooms, chianti demi, maldon sea salt 29

      gluten free option

    Sides

    • TRUFFLE POTATOES

      5

    • RUSTIC POTATOES

      4

    • GRILLED BROCCOLINI

      Marcona almonds, charred lemon 5

    • WHITE TRUFFLE RISOTTO

      6

    • PARMESAN POLENTA

      5

    Sweets

    • TIRAMISU

      coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, cocoa powder 8

    • CANNOLI PLATE

      Chef’s choice of filling, powdered sugar 8

    • MILK & COOKIE

      espresso gelato paired with olive oil chocolate chip cookie 6

    • FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE

      frozen whipped hot chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, peppermint spoon 7...

    • GELATO TRIO

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

      add a cannoli + 2.5

    • BERRY CROSTATA

      mixed berries, cinnamon-olive oil pastry, vanilla gelato, mint syrup 7

    • AFFOGATO

      vanilla gelato, espresso 9

    • FLOURLESS ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE TORTE

      macerated berries, sweet mascarpone, crème caramel 9

    • RASPBERRY CITRUS CAKE

      frambroise coulis, vanilla anglaise, candied lemon 7

    DINE-IN ONLY.

    STARTERS

    • CHARCUTERIE BOARD

      chef's selection of artisanal meats & cheeses served with cranberry mostarda, spices giardiniera, nuts, figs and grilled bread 21

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA

      whipped ricotta, grilled focaccia, smoked olive oil 7

      gluten free option

    • TOASTED RAVIOLI

      breaded & fried 3 cheese ravioli, grated parmesan, basil pesto, pomodoro sauce 11

    • MUSHROOM ARANCINI

      sicilian rice fritters, mushrooms, fontina, parmesan reggiano, artichoke aioli 10

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara sauce, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 12

    SALADS

    Add: chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • VIVA CAESAR

      little gem & radicchio lettuce, oregano croutons, bacon, slivered shallots, caesar dressing, parmesan reggiano 11

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PEAR SALAD

      roasted figs, bartlett pear, shaved speck, gorgonzola cheese, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette 12

      gluten free option

    • BEET SALAD

      beet, honey whipped yogurt, pistachio, ricotta salata, radish, arugula 12

      gluten free option

    • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

      four lettuces, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cured meats, egg, ricotta salata 12

      gluten free option

    • VA BENE SALAD

      arcadian mixed greens, artichoke hearts, diced cucumbers, shaved radish, heirloom cherry tomato, red wine vinaigrette 10

      gluten free option

    • LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP

      lobster stock, sherry wine, lemon, mascarpone, lobster meat 8

    LUNCH COMBO

    12

    • FIRST choice of ½ Soup or ½ Salad

      lobster bisque, caesar salad, mixed greens salad

    • SECOND choice of ½ Sandwich

      meatball, the gia or italian

    PASTA

    Add: meatball 4, chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • LINGUINE CACIO E PEPE

      pancetta, black pepper, sweet corn, pecorino romano, cacio e pepe butter, fried garlic, scallions 14

      gluten free option

    • SPAGHETTI POMODORO

      pomodoro sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan reggiano 13

      gluten free option

    • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

      five hour bolognese, chives, ricotta salata 16

      gluten free option

    • PAPPARDELLE

      slow braised beef, confit cherry tomato, braised kale, garlic, fried capers 18

      gluten free option

    • LOBSTER RAVIOLI

      Maine lobster pasta, escarole, roasted squash, sherry mascarpone creme, parmesan 25

    • LASAGNE

      four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 16

    PIZZA

    (feeds 2 to 3) ... add a meatball +4

    • MARGHERITA

      rustic marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil 15

      gluten free option

    • PEPPERONI

      rustic marinara, pepperoni, four cheese blend, yellow pepper, Calabrian chilis 16

      gluten free option

    • CACIO E PEPE

      pancetta cream, black pepper, pecorino romano, crispy garlic 15

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PROSCIUTTO

      pancetta cream, roasted figs, prosciutto, four cheese blend, arugula, balsamic glaze 17

      gluten free option

    • QUATTRO MEAT

      housemade Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, Genoa salami, pepperoni, rustic marinara sauce, four cheese blend 17

      gluten free option

    SANDWICHES

    All sandwiches come with rustic potatoes, truffle potatoes, or house mixed green salad

    • THE GIA

      prosciutto, Genoa salami, capicolla, pepperoni, provolone, greens, olive salad, herb aioli, creamy Italian dressing, pistolette roll 12

      gluten free option

    • ITALIAN

      housemade Italian sausage, spicy giardiniera, rustic marinara, pistolette roll 12

      gluten free option

    • POT ROAST GRILLED CHEESE

      Italian pot roast, basil pesto, tomato jam, scamorza cheese, carmelized onions, brioche 12

      gluten free option

    • MEATBALL

      Nonna’s meatballs, rustic marinara, scamorza cheese, pistolette roll 13

    • CHICKEN CAPRESE SANDWICH

      grilled chicken breast, prosciutto, basil pesto, arugula, tomato jam, fontina cheese, ciabatta bread 12

      gluten free option

    SERVED 11AM - 2PM I DINE-IN ONLY

    STARTERS

    • VA BENE CINNAMON ROLL

      brown butter cream cheese frosting 7

    • FOCACCIA & RICOTTA

      whipped ricotta, grilled focaccia, smoked olive oil 7

      gluten free option

    • NONNA’S MEATBALLS

      pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic marinara sauce, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 12

    SALADS & SOUP

    Add: chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • VIVA CAESAR

      little gem lettuce, oregano croutons, bacon, slivered shallots, caesar dressing, parmesan reggiano 11

      gluten free option

    • FIG & PEAR SALAD

      toasted figs, bartlett pear, shaved speck, gorgonzola cheese, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette 12

      gluten free option

    • BEET SALAD

      beet, honey whipped yogurt, pistachio, ricotta salata, radish, arugula 12

      gluten free option

    • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

      four lettuces, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cured meats, egg, ricotta salata 12

      gluten free option

    • VA BENE SALAD

      arcadian mixed greens, artichoke hearts, diced cucumbers, shaved radish, heriloom cherry tomato, red wine vinaigrette 10

      gluten free option

    • LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP

      lobster stock, sherry wine, lemon, mascarpone, lobster meat 8

    SANDWICHES

    All sandwiches come with rustic potatoes, truffle potatoes, or house mixed green salad

    • THE GIA

      prosciutto, Genoa salami, capicolla, pepperoni, provolone, greens, olive salad, herb aioli, creamy Italian dressing, pistolette Roll 12

      gluten free option

    • MEATBALL

      Nonna's meatballs, rustic marinara scamorza cheese, pistolette roll 13

    PASTA

    Add: meatball 4, chicken 5, salmon 6, shrimp 6 or lobster 8

    • SPAGHETTI POMODORO

      pomodoro sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan reggiano 13

      gluten free option

    • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

      five hour bolognese, chives, ricotta salata 16

      gluten free option

    EGGS

    • EGG WHITE FRITTATA

      confit cherry tomato, arugula, artichokes, 4 cheese blend, ricotta salata, salsa verde 11

      gluten free

    • LOBSTER BENEDICT*

      poached eggs, spinach, saffron hollandaise, english muffin 15

      gluten free option

    • ITALIAN BENEDICT*

      prosciutto, confit cherry tomato, poached egg, saffron hollandaise, smoked paprika, english muffin 13

      gluten free option

    • MILANO OMELET

      spicy Italian sausage, spinach, tomato, onion, kalamata olive, 4 cheese blend, egg blend 12

      gluten free option

    BRUNCH FAVORITES

    • LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES

      buttermilk, lemon, ricotta, mixed berry compote, whipped cream 11

    • FIG & HAZELNUT FRENCH TOAST

      brioche, roasted figs, candied hazelnuts, rum butter, whipped cream, powdered sugar 12

    • SATURDAY & SUNDAY PIZZA

      pancetta cream, scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, Calabrian chilis, 4 cheese blend, chives 14

      gluten free option

    • CLASSICO*

      2 eggs your way, brioche toast, smoked bacon, choice of breakfast potatoes or fruit 11

    • BREAKFAST CIABATTA*

      nduja spreadable salami, spinach, bacon, shaved speck, artichoke aioli, fontina cheese, 2 sunny side eggs, ciabatta, breakfast potatoes 12

    • BISCUITS & GRAVY

      housemade spicy Italian sausage, cream gravy, flaky house biscuit 11

    SIDES

    • SMOKED BACON 4

    • 2 EGGS* 3

    • SEASONAL FRUIT 4

    • BRIOCHE TOAST 2

    • BREAKFAST POTATOES 3

    • make truffle parmesan potatoes + 2

    COCKTAILS

    • MIMOSA 9

    • BELINI

      bubbles, choice of: orange, peach, berry or mango 9... make it almost bottomless 15, get a refill + 1

    • APEROL SPRITZ

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

    • Bloody Mary

      vodka, bloody mix, olive, pickles 9

    Cocktails

    • 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

      house-made limoncello or blood orangecello, amaretto, ginger beer 8

    • HOLD THAT THOUGHT

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

    • POMPELMO ROSSO

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

    • CAMPARI DI MILAN

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

    BEER & SELTZER

    On Tap

    • 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

    Bottled

    • 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

    WINE BY THE GLASS

    Sparkling

    • 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

    White

    • 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

    Red

    • 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

    WINE BY THE BOTTLE

    Sparkling & Rosé

    • 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

    White

    • 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

    Red

    • 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

    Monday - Friday,  4pm-6pm | Bar & Patio Only

    Cocktails

    • ITALIAN MULE 5

      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

    WINE

    • RED, WHITE OR ROSÉ 6

    BEER & SELTZER

    • VA BENE BERRY SELTZER 4

      black cherry or strawberry

    • DESCHUTES FRESH SQUEEZED IPA 4

    Snacks

    • 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

    SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

    • 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES

    • SPAGUETTI

      6

    • CHEESE PIZZA

      6

      add pepperoni +1

    • BUTTER & PARMESAN NOODLES

      6

    • BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS

      6

      choice of rustic potatoes or grilled broccolini

      add tomato sauce and fontina

    • GRILLED CHEESE

      6

      choice of rustic potatoes or grilled broccolini

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