La Buona Vita Menu and Prices

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La Buona Vita Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Antipasti

Calamari Friti

$8.95

Grilled Calamari

$12.95

Baked Clams

$9.95 - $12.95

Bruschetta La Buona Vita

$6.95

Crostini di Fegato

$5.95

Antipasto (For 2)

$10.95

Zuchinni Fritti

$5.95

Zupa del Giorno

$4.95


InsalataAdd blue cheese crumbles to any salad for $3

Insalata La Buona Vita

$12.95

Insalata Cesare

$6.95

Wedge Salad

$7.95

Insalata Mista

$3.95


Pasta

Penne or Linguine

$11.95

Marinara or Bolognese sauce

Tortellini

$13.95

Meat filled, Marinara or Bolognese

Gnocchi

$12.95

Potato dumplings, tomato-basil sauce

Fettuccini Alfredo

$14.95

Traditional cream and parmesan cheese sauce

Fettuccini Primavera

$15.95

Alfredo sauce or Fresh garlic and olive oil

Fettuccini alla Carbonara

$15.95

Alfredo sauce

Penne Contadina

$15.95

Tomato cream sauce, sausage, rosemary

Rigatoni Piselli e Prosciutto

$15.95

Vodka cream sauce, peas and prosciutto

Rigatoni Emilio

$15.95

Fresh mozzarella, house made marinara, garllic

Ravoli

$13.95

Homemade meat or cheese filling

Manicotti

$12.95

Delicate ricotta marinara sauce

Lasagna Tuscan Style

$14.95

Bechemela sauce and mozzarella cheese

Lasagna La Buona Vita

$14.95

Sausage, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses

Eggplant Parmigiana

$14.95

Topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

Rotolo Primavera

$17.95

Tri-color pasta rolls stuffed with ricotta and spinach

Penne

$32.00 - $52.00

Sauce: Marinara, Meat sauce

Gnocchi

$45.00 - $75.00

Sauce: Marinara, Meat sauce

Cheese Ravioli

$45.00 - $75.00

Tortellini

$45.00 - $75.00

La Buona Vita Lasagne

$65.00 - $95.00

Rigatoni Emilio

$48.00 - $78.00

Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil

Meat Ravioli

$58.00 - $96.00


Vitello

Vitello da Marco

$23.95

Veal medallions covered with fresh mozzarella, sauteed with tomato-basil sauce

Vitello con Limone

$23.95

Veal medallions sauteed with lemon and butter

Vitello Piccante

$23.95

Spicy veal with capers and pepperoncini

Vitello Saltimbocca

$23.95

Veal medallions with prosciutto, sage, cheese, and wine

Vitello

$23.95

Veal medallions with mushrooms in a white wine sauce


Carne

Bistecca alla Griglia

$24.95

Grilled New York strip steak

Costolletta di Angnello

$24.95

Grilled lam chops served on a bed of escarole

Bistecca al Vesuvio

$27.95

Grilled New York strip, Vesuvio style


Pesce

Cozze Marinara

$18.95

Fresh mussels sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce over linguine

Linguine con Vongole

$18.95

Little neck clams in red or white sauce

Linguine con Calamari

$18.95

Calamari sauteed with our special tomato sauce

Salmoni Seared Vaschetta

$18.95

Seared salmon with sauteed spinach

Pesce Bianoc

$19.95

Whitefish fillet with lemon-butter and capers

Linguine Viareggio

$22.95

Mussels, baby clams and scallops in a lively pomodoro sauce

Gamberi Vesuvio

$22.95

Shrimp sauteed in garlic and white wine, with Vesuvio potatoes

Fettuccini con Gamberi e Broccoli

$22.95

Shrimp and broccoli sauteed in oil and garlic or Alfredo sauce


Pollo

Pollo al Vesuvio

$17.95

Half Amish chicken sauteed with olive oil, garlic, parsley and white wine served with Vesuvio Potatoes

Pollo con Limone e Caperi

$17.95

Boneless breast of chicken with a lemon and caper sauce

Pollo Cacciatore

$17.95

Half Amish chicken prepared "hunter style" with a hearty sauce of herbs, mushrooms, olives and wine

Pollo Marsala

$17.95

Boneless breast of chicken sauteed in marsala wine with mushrooms

Pollo alla Parmigiana

$17.95

Boneless chicken breast, Bolognese sauce topped with mozzarella cheese

Pollo Miguel

$20.95

Half Amish chicken, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions and potatoes prepared Vesuvio style


Dessert

Profiteroles

$7.00

Two delicate, home made cream puffs, filled with vanilla ice cream, and covered with chocolate or raspberry sauce.

Fried Ice Cream

$7.00

Smooth vanilla ice cream, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Spumoni

$5.00

Pistachio, strawberry and chocolate ice cream surround a whipped cream center filled with nuts, candied melon and cherries.

Ice Cream Truffles

$5.50

Cookies and cream dipped in chocolate or raspberry dipped in chocolate.

Tira Mi Su

$6.50

La Buona Vita's secret blend of marscapone cheese, lady fingers, expresso and chocolate.

Molten Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Decadent, warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.

Cheesecake

$7.00

Ask your server for tonight's selections.

Frutti Ripieni

$5.50

Seasonal fresh fruit sorbet in a natural fruit shell.

Tartufo

$5.50

A semi-frozen zabaglione center covered in gianduia cream, pralinated hazelnuts and cocoa powder.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Rich, dense flourless cake made with semi-sweet chocolate and a hint of coffee.

Cannoli

$6.00

Crisp pastry shell filled with ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and chocolate chips.


Kid's Menu

Penne and a meatball

$6.95

Spaghetti and a meatball

$6.95

Cheese ravioli

$6.95

Chicken tender with fries

$6.95

Dessert

$3.00

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce


First Course - Appetizers

Antipasto

Price may varies

Prosciutto, Salami, Cheese, Olives, Red Peppers, Pepperoncini


Choose Two (2)

Bruschetta

Price may varies

Crostini

Price may varies

Fried Zucchini

Price may varies

Pizza Bread

Price may varies

Garlic Bread

Price may varies


Second Course - Pasta

Penne Della Casa

Price may varies

Served with Bolognese sauce


Third Course - Insalata

Insalata

Price may varies

Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, House Dressing


Fourth Course - EntreesChoose Two (2)

Pollo Vesuvio

Price may varies

Chicken sauteed in garlic, herbs, olive oil, white wine, vesuvio potatoes

Pollo Arrosto

Price may varies

Herb roasted chicken, roasted potatoes

Pollo Cacciatore

Price may varies

Chicken hunter style with mushrooms, olives, white wine, garlic mashed potatoes

Pollo Marsala

Price may varies

Boneless chicken breast, white wine sauce with mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes

Pollo Limone

Price may varies

Boneless chicken breast, lemon butter & capers, garlic mashed potatoes

Salsiccie con Pepperoni

Price may varies

Mild Italian sausage, sweet peppers, vesuvio potatoes

Eggplant Parmegiana

Price may varies

Eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic mashed potatoes

Maile Arrosto ala Toscana

Price may varies

Roasted pork loin with herbs, sauteed greens

Vitello Scalloppine

Price may varies

Veal medallions, white wine, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes. Extra per person add $5

Vitello Parmigiana

Price may varies

Breaded veal medallions, bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cabaret potatoes. Extra per person add $5


Fifth Course - Dessert

Tortoni

Price may varies

Rum - flavored ice cream with crushed almond macaroons

Coffee & Hot Tea

Price may varies


First Course - Pasta

Penne Della Casa

Price may varies

Served with bolognese sauce


Second Course - Insalata

Insalata

Price may varies

Romaine & red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, house dressing


Third Course - EntreeChoose One (1)

Pollo Vesuvio

Price may varies

Chicken sautéed in garlic, herbs, olive oil, white wine, vesuvio potatoes

Pollo Arrosto

Price may varies

Herb roasted chicken, roasted potatoes

Pollo Cacciatore

Price may varies

Chicken hunter style, with mushrooms, olives, white wine, garlic, mashed potatoes

Pollo Marsala

Price may varies

Boneless chicken breast, white wine sauce with mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes

Polio Limone

Price may varies

Boneless chicken breast, lemon-butter & capers, garlic mashed potatoes

Salsiccie Con Pepperoni

Price may varies

Mild Italian sausage, sweet peppers, vesuvio potatoes

Eggplant Parmigiana

Price may varies

Eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic mashed potatoes

Maile Arrosto Ala Toscana

Price may varies

Roasted pork loin with herbs, sauteed greens

Vitello Scaloppini

Price may varies

Veal medallions, white wine, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes. Extra Price add $5 per person

Vitello Parmigiana

Price may varies

Breaded veal medallions, bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cabaret potatoes. Extra Price add $5 per person


Fourth Course - Dessert

Tortoni

Price may varies

Rum-flavored ice-cream with crushed almond macaroons

Coffee & Hot Tea

Price may varies


Sparklings

Mionetto Prosecco, Trention, Italy

$8.00

Rotari Brut, Split, Trention, Italy

$10.00

Mionetto Prosecco, Trention, Italy

$32.00

Rotari Brut, Trention, Italy

$25.00

Domaine Chandon Brut, California

$39.00

Martini & Rossi, Asti Spumante, Piedmont, Italy

$23.00


Whites

Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Trention, Italy

$7.00

Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Valdagdige, Italy

$9.00

Giocato, Pinot Grigio, 2012, Slovenia

$9.00

Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, 2012, Italy

$10.00

Ruffino, Orvieto, Umbaria, Italy

$8.50

Bex, Riesling, Germany

$8.00

Saracco, Moscato, d'Asti, Italy

$8.00

Chateau Ste Michelle, Chardonnay

$8.50

Fragrent Snare, California White, 2012, California

$13.00

Force of Nature, Chardonnay, 2012, California

$15.00

Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

$8.00

Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, Italy

$38.00

Giocato, Pinot Grigio, Slovenia

$38.00

Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, 2012, Italy

$42.00

Ruffino, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

$34.00

Bex, Riesling, Germany

$32.00

Saracco, Moscato, d'Asti, Italy

$32.00

Chateau Ste Michelle, Chardonnay

$34.00

Fragrent Snare, California White, 2012, California

$54.00

Force of Nature, Chardonnay, 2012, California

$62.00

Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

$32.00


Reds

House Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$7.00

Leese Fitch, Pinot Nior, California

$8.50

Estancia, Pinot Nior, 2012, California

$9.00

Don & Sons, Pinot Nior, 2012, Sonoma, California

$11.00

Querceto, Chianti, DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

$7.50

Poggio Vignoso, Chianti, DOCG, Italy

$8.50

Le Bocce, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

$8.50

Ruffino, Chianti Classico, 2010 Riserva Ducale, Tuscany, Italy

$9.00

Stemmari, Nero d'Avola, 2012, Sicily, Italy

$7.00

Carpineto, Dogajolo, Super Tuscan, Italy

$8.50

Terre Da Vino, Barbera, Piedmont, Italy

$8.00

Anterra, Merlot, Trentino, Italy

$7.00

Castle Rock, Merlot, California

$8.50

La Quercia, Montepulciano, 2012, Abruzzo, Italy

$8.50

J Lohr "Seven Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California

$8.50

Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

$8.50

Thomas Goss, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, McLaren Vale, Austraila

$11.00

Zuccadi, Malbec, Argentina

$8.50

Ca' Momi, Zinfandel, 2012, Napa, California

$9.50

Nexo, Rioja, Spain

$8.00

Neirano, Barolo, 2008, Italy

$14.00

Franciscan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

$10.50

Lees Fitch, Pinot Nior, California

$34.00

Estancia, Pinot Nior, 2012, California

$44.00

Poggio Vignoso, Chianti

$39.00

Le Bocce, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

$34.00

Ruffino, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

$44.00

Carpineto, Dogajolo, Super Tuscan ,Italy

$34.00

Terre Da Vino, Barbera, Piedmont, Italy

$32.00

Anterra, Merlot, Trentino, Italy

$25.00

La Quercia, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy

$34.00

Nierano, Barolo, 2008, Italy

$62.00

Castle Rock, Merlot, California

$34.00

J Lohr "Seven Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California

$34.00

Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

$34.00

Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

$48.00

Mettler Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011, California

$60.00

Thomas Goss, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, McLaren Vale Australia

$44.00

Zuccadi, Malbec, Argentina

$34.00

Ca' Momi, Zinfandel 2012

$48.00

Nexo, Rioja, Spain

$32.00


Crafts on Tap

Firestone Walker - Easy Jack

$6.00

Session India Pale Ale - 4.5% ABV

Revolution - Cross of Gold

$6.00

Golden Ale - 5% ABV

Revolution - Rosa

$6.00

Hibiscus Ale - 5.8% ABV

Revolution - Anti-Hero

$6.00

India Pale Ale - 6.5% ABV

New Holland - Paleooza

$6.00

Michigan Pale Ale - 4.4% ABV

Dogfish Head - Sixty One

$6.00

India Pale Ale - 6.5% ABV

Boulevard - Tank 7

$7.00

Farmhouse Ale - 8% ABV

New Holland - Dragon's Milk

$8.00

Stout - 10% ABV


Crafts in a Bottle

Southern Teir - 2x IPA

$6.00

Hopothesis - IPA

$6.00

Dogfish Head - Indian Brown Ale

$6.00

Sierra Nevada - Summerfest

$6.00

Blue Moon

$6.00


Imported Bottles

Peroni Nastro Azzuro

$4.50

Moretti Birra

$4.50

Moretti La Rosa

$4.50

Amstel Light

$4.50

Heineken

$4.50

Corona

$4.50

Kaliber

$4.50


Domestic Bottles

Miller Lite

$4.00

Coors Lite

$4.00

Miller Genuine Draft

$4.00


Appetizers

Bruschetta (2 per person)

$25.95 - $42.95

Crostini (2 per person)

$25.95 - $42.95

Antipasto Tray

$46.95 - $88.95


Salads

La Buona Vita Salad

$38.95 - $58.95

Lettuce, fontina cheese, salami, pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes & onions served with our famous house dressing

Caprese Salad

$38.95 - $58.95

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

Caesar Salad

$26.95 - $42.95

House Salad

$17.95 - $34.95


Entrees

Sausage & Peppers

$48.95 - $85.95

Chicken Vesuvio

$58.95 - $108.95

3 pieces per person

Chicken Vesuvio

$82.95 - $128.95

Boneless Breast

Chicken Cacciatore

$58.95 - $108.95

Chicken Lillana

$58.95 - $108.95

Chicken Miguel

$78.95 - $126.95

Chicken Limone

$78.95 - $126.95

Chicken Marsala

$78.95 - $126.95

Chicken Parmigiana

$78.95 - $126.95

Veal Scallopine

$144.95 - $246.95

Veal Piccante

$144.95 - $246.95

Veal Saltimbocca

$144.95 - $246.95

Veal Parmigiana

$144.95 - $246.95


Desserts

Home Made Tiramisu

$38.95 - $72.95


By the Quart

Soup

$10.95

Marinara Sauce

$14.95

Meat Sauce

$16.95

Frozen Meat Ravioli

$12.95

8 ravioli per package

Italian Bread

$5.50


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