La Buona Vita

15 W Calendar Ave

La Grange, IL 60525

(708) 352-1621

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Business Hours:

Sunday:	Closed
Monday:	04:00pm to 10:00pm
Tuesday:	04:00pm to 10:00pm
Wednesday:	04:00pm to 10:00pm
Thursday:	04:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday:	04:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday:	04:00pm to 11:00pm

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Dinner

Antipasti‎

Calamari Fritti

Hand breaded calamari served with marinara sauce and lemon

$10.95
Calamari alla Griglia

Grilled calamari steak seasoned with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Served with mesculin mix, diced tomatoes and lemon

$12.95

Baked Clams

Fresh top neck clams stuffed with clam meat, bread crumbs, garlic and cheese served with lemon

Mussels Marinara

Fresh mussels served in a light garlic tomato broth

$11.95
Bruschetta La Buona Vita

Fresh diced roma tomato, red onion, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella with a drizzle of balsamic

$7.95
Crostini di Fegato

Chicken livers and capers pate sauteed with sherry wine

$8.95
Antipasto (For 2)

Assorted Italian cold-cuts, cheese and vegetables

$12.95
Artichoke Hearts Francese

Light egg battered artichoke heart served in a delicate lemon butter sauce

$9.95
Zucchini Fritti

Hand breaded zucchini served with marinara sauce and lemon

$7.95
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Grilled asparagus & prosciutto topped with blue cheese, blueberries & balsamic glaze

$10.95
Zuppa del Giorno

Homemade soup of the day

$5.95

Insalata
- Insalata con Bistecca alla Toscana
  
  8oz Grilled strip steak, field greens, asparagus, broccoli, balsamic glaze and parmesan toasts
  
  $17.95
- Insalata di Salmone
  
  Grilled salmon, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette
  
  $15.95
- La Buona Vita Wedge
  
  Wedge of iceberg lettuce, bruschetta style tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, crispy pancetta with house Italian vinaigrette
  
  $7.95
- Insalata Caprese
  
  Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, cucumbers, kalamata olives with a balsamic glaze
  
  $9.95
- Insalata Ceasare
  
  Crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons and caesar dressing
  
  $6.95
- Insalata Mista
  
  Mixed greens, cucumbers and tomatoes
  
  $4.95
Pasta‎

Soup or Mista Salad served with all entrees. Add sausage or meatballs to bellow - $4.95
- Angel Hair, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti
  
  Bolognese or Marinara sauce
  
  $13.95
- Tortellini
  
  Meat filled pasta, marinara or Bolognese sauce
  
  $15.95
- Gnocchi
  
  Potato dumplings, tomato basil sauce
  
  $15.95
- Fettuccine Alfredo
  
  Traditional cream and parmesan cheese sauce
  
  $15.95
- Fettuccine Primavera
  
  Sautéed vegetables with Alfredo or oil and garlic
  
  $16.95
- 8 Finger Cavatelli
  
  Vodka cream sauce
  
  $15.95
- Penne Contadina
  
  Tomato cream sauce, sausage & rosemary
  
  $16.95
- Rigatoni Piselli e Prosciutto
  
  Vodka cream sauce, peas and prosciutto
  
  $16.95
- Ravioli
  
  Homemade meat or cheese filling
  
  $15.95
- Lasagna Tuscan Style
  
  Béchamel and Bolognese sauce with mozzarella
  
  $16.95
- Lasagna La Buona Vita
  
  Sausage, ricotta and marinara with mozzarella
  
  $16.95
- Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  Topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
  
  $15.95
- Rigatoni Emilio
  
  Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and marinara
  
  $15.95
- Fresh Fettuccine alla Carbonara
  
  Alfredo sauce with pancetta
  
  $16.95
- Rotolo Primavera
  
  Tri-color pasta rolls stuffed with ricotta and spinach
  
  $18.95
Carne

Soup or Mista Salad served with all entrees. Escarole sautéed with olive oil and garlic – $4.95, Vesuvio Potatoes – $4.95
- Bistecca alla Griglia
  
  Grilled 12oz Prime New York strip steak
  
  $28.95
- Vitello Limone
  
  Veal medallions sautéed with lemon and butter
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Saltimbocca
  
  Veal medallions with prosciutto, sage, parmesan cheese and white wine
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Scallopini
  
  Veal medallions with mushrooms and white wine sauce
  
  $23.95
- Vitello alla Parmigiana
  
  Breaded veal, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
  
  $23.95
- Costolette di Agnello
  
  Four grilled lamb chops served on a bed of escarole
  
  $28.95
Pollo

Soup or Mista Salad served with all entrees. White meat add – $4.95, Vesuvio Potatoes add – $4.95, Escarole sautéed with olive oil and garlic add – $4.95
- Pollo al Vesuvio*
  
  Half Amish chicken sautéed with olive oil, garlic, parsley and sherry wine with Vesuvio potatoes. Please allow 30 minutes
  
  $19.95
- Pollo con Limone e Caperi
  
  Boneless chicken breast with lemon and caper sauce
  
  $17.95
- Pollo Marsala
  
  Boneless breast of chicken sautéed in marsala wine with mushrooms
  
  $17.95
- Pollo alla Parmigiana
  
  Boneless chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
  
  $17.95
- Pollo Rotollo
  
  8oz chicken breast rolled in Milanese bread crumbs, stuffed with sausage, spinach, mozzarella and served with a lemon vinaigrette
  
  $18.95
- Pollo Arrosto
  
  Roasted half Amish chicken with rosemary, sage and thyme
  
  $18.95
Pesce
- Cozze Marinara
  
  Fresh mussels sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce served with linguine
  
  $20.95
- Linguine con Vongole
  
  Linguine with red or white clam sauce
  
  $18.95
- Salmone Scottato con Spinaci Saltati
  
  Seared salmon served on a bed of sautéed spinach with a seasonal salsa
  
  $19.95
- Pesce Bianco
  
  Whitefish filet sautéed with lemon-butter and capers
  
  $20.95
- Walleye Limone
  
  Sautéed Walleye filet over angel hair pasta in a lemon butter sauce
  
  $21.95
- Linguine Viareggio
  
  Mussels, little neck clams and bay scallops served with a spicy pomodoro sauce over linguine
  
  $23.95
- Gamberi al Vesuvio
  
  Shrimp sautéed with garlic and sherry wine with Vesuvio potatoes
  
  $23.95
- Fettuccine con Gamberi e Broccoli
  
  Fettuccine, shrimp and broccoli sautéed in olive oil and garlic or alfredo sauce
  
  $23.95
Gluten-Free
- Penne, Rotini, Spaghetti
  
  Bolognese or Marinara sauce
  
  $14.95
- Potato Gnocchi
  
  Served in a tomato cream sauce
  
  $17.95
- Pasta Primavera
  
  Sautéed vegetables with Alfredo or olive oil and garlic
  
  $18.95
- Penne Contadina
  
  Tomato cream sauce, sausage & rosemary
  
  $19.95
- Penne Piselli e Prosciutto
  
  Vodka cream sauce, peas and prosciutto
  
  $19.95
- Ravioli
  
  Four cheese, portabella mushroom, spinach and cheese, or butternut squash served in a vodka cream sauce
  
  $18.95
- Penne Emilio
  
  Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and marinara
  
  $18.95

Specials

Antipasti
- Bay Scallops
  
  Sautéed in White Wine, Garlic and Olive Oil
  
  $11.95
Entrees
- Bucatini Alla Puttanesca
  
  Tomatoes, Anchovies, Kalamata Olives, Garlic and Crushed Red Pepper
  
  $16.95
- House Made Baked Meat Filled Cannelloni
  
  Slow Braised Beef and Pork with Ground with Garlic, Vegetables, Ricotta and Parmesan. Served in Tomato Cream Sauce
  
  $17.95
- House Made Sausage and Rapini Ravioli
  
  Served in a Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce
  
  $20.95
- Tilapia
  
  Sautéed in a Light Brandy Cream Sauce. Served Seasonal Vegetables and Potato or Pasta
  
  $17.95
- Seared Duck Breast over Risotto
  
  With a Dried Cherry and Brandy Sauce
  
  $21.95
- Chicken Florentine
  
  8oz Chicken Breast Sautéed then topped with Spinach, Prosciutto & Melted Provolone. Served Seasonal Vegetables and Potato or Pasta
  
  $18.95

Desserts

Italian Desserts

Our decadent dessert menu features a mix of traditional Italian specialties and classic comfort treats
- Tira Mi Su
  
  House made recipe of marscapone cheese, lady fingers, espresso and chocolate
  
  $6.95
- Molten Chocolate Cake
  
  Decadent, warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce
  
  $6.95
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  Rich, dense flourless cake made with semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder
  
  $6.95
- Salted Caramel Souffle
  
  Decadent, warm caramel cake with a gooey caramel center, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
  
  $6.95
- Profiteroles
  
  Two delicate, house made cream puffs, filled with vanilla ice cream and covered with chocolate or raspberry sauce
  
  $7.95
- Cheesecake
  
  Ask your server for tonight's selection
  
  $6.95
- Cannoli
  
  Crisp pastry shell filled with ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and chocolate chips
  
  $5.00
- Limoncello Flute
  
  Champagne flute filled with lemon cream and limoncello
  
  $7.95
- Exotic Bomba
  
  Mango, passion fruit, and raspberry sorbet with a white chocolate shell
  
  $6.95
- Spumoni Bomba
  
  Pistachio, strawberry and chocolate gelato surrounded with a dark chocolate shell
  
  $6.95
- Frutti Ripieni
  
  Lemon or orange sorbet in a natural fruit shell
  
  $5.50

Drink Menu

Wines by the Glass

WHITES AND ROSE (Glass/Bottle)

House – Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Rose

Chardonnay, Bread and Butter, Napa, California

Butter, vanilla oak, and citrus on the pallet, with delicate notes of melon, lemon peel, and jasmine

Chardonnay, Wildstock, Willamette Valley, Un-Oaked

Tropical notes of pineapple mingle with fresh peaches, nectarines, and lemon zest on the nose. The juicy, lightly mineral palate is balanced perfectly with tropical acidity and bright zest

Moscato, Di Volpara, Italy

Notes of white flowers. Pleasant, fresh, harmonious and sweet, with a great counterbalance for its sweetness and glyceric content

Orvieto, Arcosesto, Italy

Delicate and pleasant, with notes of fresh fruit and flowers. The pallet is refreshing, fragrant and persistent, with a hint of acidity and minerality

Pinot Grigio, Avanti, Italy

A crisp, dry wine with soft pear and melon flavors, and a fresh citrus aroma. In the mouth it is smooth and silky

Pinot Grigio, Riccardi, Italy

A Bouquet that is fruity with peach, grapefruit, honey and almond notes. The pallet is fresh, savory, pleasant

Riesling, Bex, Germany

Aromas of orange blossom, lime and white grapefruit are followed by mouthwatering flavors of lime and mandarin orange, which finishes with mineral and citrus zest highlights

Rose, Chiaretto Classico, Italy

Chiaretto is the most famous name for rosé wines in Italy and can only be made from the Bardolino zone bordering beautiful Lake Garda in the Veneto region of northern Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Lobster Reef, New Zealand

Aromatic and generous on the palate, the wine offers big tropical flavors, with hints of peach and apricot on the nose with underlying notes of citrus and herbs

Reds

House – Cabernet, Chianti, Merlot, Pinot Noir

Red Moscato, Sangue Di Giuda, Italy

Vinous fruits of the forest Maresca on the nose which tastes sweet and full bodied, slightly tannic

Cabernet Sauvignon, Peirano Estates, California

The aromas are a compendium of zesty black cherries, cola, and toasty cocoa. The first initial sip fills the mouth with sweet anise, black boysenberry, cherry, anise, molasses, and baked blackberry pie, while maintaining absolute dryness and firm, round, yet supple, tannins

Cabernet Sauvignon, Aviary, California

Aviary Cabernet has aromas of dried plums, blackberry jam, cassis and cherry cola. The round palate features of dried plum, blueberry pie, dark chocolate, and a subtle tea leaf that lingers

Cabernet Sauvignon, Light Horse, California

A bouquet of cassis, espresso, mocha, black current and a touch of tobacco on the nose. Delectable flavors of berry and spices are supported by refreshing acidity and soft tannins

Chianti Classico, Le Bocce DOCG, Italy

It is rich in the bouquet, fruity with a touch of violets, blackberries and iris at maturity, with a distinctive vanilla aroma. The taste is dry and robust at first, becoming progressively gentler

Chianti Riserva, Massimo Le Rote, DOCG, Italy

Massimo has rich, chewy dark fruit and "wet" tannins, yet finishes dry and clean

Malbec, Festivo, Mendoza, Argentina

Bright notes of violets are present, along with ripe red fruit aromas. In the mouth it is supple and elegant with a long pleasurable finish

Merlot, the Velvet Devil, Washington State

Dark fruits, cherry and blackberry. Brimming with cedar, pipe tobacco and earth

Montepulciano, La Quercia, Abruzzo, Italy

Dusty tannins mingle with flavors of black cherry, pomegranate and a hint of dark chocolate. Ending with an espresso and tobacco finish

Pinot Noir, Leese-Fitch, California

Dark, juicy berries on the approach are enriched by a tannic and smoky vanilla complexity on the mid palate coupled with a dry essence of braised pear. The finish is long with subtle hints of sun dried raisins; tannins persist

Pinot Noir, a To Z, Oregon

The mid-palate reveals ripe tannins and crisp acidity with a touch of minerality and spice (cinnamon, anise, saffron, sandalwood) lending greater complexity

Primitivo, Primiero, Italy

Intense and complex aromas typical of red fruits, ripe berries and plum jam, with clear hints of vanilla spice and toasted oak flavor in the final. This wine is full-bodied, harmonious and slightly tannic

Red Blend, the Other Red, Californi

Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, candied fruit and dried cranberries are complemented by spicy, toasty oak notes. Upon washing this liquid across the palate, a wave of sweet dried cherries, cranberry, and raspberries, with a hint of light toast, leads to a long, totally seductive, finish

Red Blend, Whiplash, California

Exudes aromas of strawberry, plum allspice and red apple. The palate is enticed with ripe fruit blended with chocolate notes that lead to fine tannins providing a velvety texture and a substantial mouthfeel

Sangiovese, Bocelli, Italy

The fruit is deliciously ripe and smoky, with notes of marasca cherry, granite and rhubarb compote. The finish is long and suitably dry, with admirable acidity that makes the palate taut and pleasing

Super Tuscan, Carpineto "Dogajolo", Italy

Boasts of fruity aromas with hints of cherry interlaced with coffee, vanilla and spice

Zinfandel, Whiplash, California

Exudes spicy raspberries in a dusty field of lavender and lilac. Opulence; an engulfing mouth feel of velvet cherries, rhubarb, brittle chocolate and finely crushed peppercorn

Sparkling & Rose
- Prosecco, Bocelli, Italy
  
  This Prosecco has subtle flower and fruit aromas that make the palate deliciously light and playful. It tickles the throat with a peachy softness, and is flecked with minerality
  
  Split
  $10.00
- Domaine Chandon Brut, California
  
  Tastes of apple, pear and citrus flavors and aromas with a hint of spice that leads to a soft, dry finish
  
  Split
  $9.00
- Chandon Rose, California
  
  Fruit aromas and flavors of ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from the Pinot Noir
  
  Split
  $9.00
- Champagne, G.h. Mumm Brute, France /92 Pts. Wine Spectator
  
  Flavors of vanilla, roasted nuts and a hint of toast. A result of the carefully chosen infusion of terroir and reserve wines, the finish is long. Imparting to the finish is lightness from Chardonnay, fruitiness from Pinot Noir and roundness provided by Pinot Meunier
  
  Split
  $11.00
Whites
- Chardonnay, Aviary, Napa California
  
  Aviary Chardonnay is fresh, rich, and balanced. Inviting aromas of pear, banana, vanilla, subtle spice, and toasted oak draw you in
  
  $42.00
- Gewurztraminer Blend, Borealis, Willamette Valley
  
  It starts with a soft, slightly sweet expression of ripe peach and pear balanced with a citrus zing, which evolves to a delicious long, crisp finish of tropical and stone fruit. Great with spicy food
  
  $38.00
- Sauvignon Blanc, Le Pianure, Italy
  
  Aromas with notes of grapefruit, lime, sage and green pepper. The palate has a pleasant degree of acidity
  
  $30.00
- Verdicchio, Castelli Di Jesi, Italy
  
  Thinking person's Pinot Grigio. Refreshing citrus fruits, playful acidity, and complex minerality are the hallmarks of the varietal, and when well-made it is one of the best whites in the Mediterranean world
  
  $36.00
- Vernaccia Di San Gimignano, Le Rote, DOCG, Tuscany
  
  This wine is a bright, exciting, floral delight with cleansing citrus and a lush body. These 35 year-old vines pack loads of Old World minerality into every sip
  
  $38.00
- Zibibbo, Jasmin, Italy
  
  Fragrant and tangy, ample and harmonious with an appealing fruitiness encompassing a range of yellow to red citrus fruit aromas
  
  $40.00
Reds
- Barbaresco, Castello Di Neive DOCG, Italy
  
  Aromas of red fruits and cassis are complemented by delicate hints of licorice, smoke and caramel. The tannins in this wine are central to the mouth feel, yet they are neither astringent nor tight
  
  $72.00
- Barbera, Piemonte, Italy
  
  A lively, medium bodied, juicy red wine with sweet sour cherries and a hint of tobacco
  
  $34.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess, Napa, California
  
  Flavors of red raspberry, black cherry followed with spicy notes of currants, anise, cloves, cedar and a touch of vanilla
  
  $42.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Eagle Glen, Napa, California
  
  Notes of savory spices and dark chocolate play a supporting role as the wine's initial flavors move across the palate and linger with remarkable length and complex finish
  
  $45.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Mettler, California
  
  Opens with inviting aromas of dark berries, cedar, oak and spice, followed by a graceful mingling of cherry, blackberry, currant and sweet oak flavors. On the palate, the plush mouthfeel is moderated by juicy acidity, taking the perfect alignment of fruit, oak and tannins through to a flawless finish
  
  $55.00
- Chianti, Poggio Vignoso DOCG, Italy
  
  This Chianti is surprisingly firm and admirably balanced with intense dried cherries and floral notes
  
  $36.00
- Langhe Rosso, Trabuch DOC, Italy
  
  Intense and persistent bouquet with scents of gillyflower. Full-bodied wine with sweet and velvety tannins which makes it a unique wine
  
  $65.00
- Langhe Rosso, Gentilium DOC, Italy
  
  A clear and softly elegant bouquet with scent of liquorice touch the nose. On the palate an intense, dry and velvety mouth feel with vanilla aftertaste
  
  $75.00
- Malbec, Agua De Piedra Gran Seleccion, Mendoza, Argentina
  
  Plummy aroma supported with some appealing spice, earth and mineral notes. It's fairly full in the mouth, with round, supple dark berry and plum flavors, and a very soft pleasing finish
  
  $34.00
- Meritage, Hayman & Hill, California
  
  The palate has ripe cherry, milk chocolate and blackberry leaf flavors which leaves a silky mouth feel and a long very full finish
  
  $40.00
- Merlot, Le Diacce, Italy
  
  Merlot from Podere Ciona is remarkably clear in style and tension, with stinging, bright red fruits, subtle smoky notes, and a firm-bodied lushness that befits exceptional Merlot
  
  $36.00
- Merlot, Burgess, Napa Valley
  
  The 2012 Merlot exhibits a full-bodied mouthfeel with concentrated flavors of Bing cherry and blueberry. The purity of this single-vineyard, 100% Merlot is exemplary
  
  $46.00
- Montepulciano, Zauott, Abruzzo, Italy
  
  Full-bodied wine, dry and smooth with a lovely richness of flavor. Very well harmonized and balanced with the right degree of acidity and tannins
  
  $40.00
- Nebbiolo, Sottimano DOC, Italy
  
  An intense, persistent nose of fruits and spices, with some hints of dried rose, cherries and tobacco. On the palate it shows a good, firm body and very refined tannins, with notes of violet, mint and a fresh, vibrant fruit
  
  $56.00
- Pinot Noir, 47 Friends, California
  
  The wine starts with a lovely nose. For the palate it offers delicacy, finesse, complexity and layers of fruit which provides an excellent mouthfeel and a long, balanced finish
  
  $42.00
- Pinot Noir, Pali Riviera, California
  
  A full mouth-feel of currants, raspberry, iron, pomegranate and sage. Slightly tart with loads of fruit on the palate for a long finish
  
  $44.00
- Red Blend, Biferno DOC, Italy
  
  Wonderfully smooth and balanced. Made from two underrated varietals, Montepulciano and Aglianico, with hints of smoky blackberry, chestnut, and peppery-sweet aroma that delights the senses
  
  $32.00
- Red Blend, Aviary, Napa, California
  
  Aromas of brambleberries, cassis, cigar box, spice, almonds and chocolate touch the nose. The round palate features flavors of red fruits, dark chocolate, and a subtle tea leaf that lingers
  
  $48.00
- Red Blend, Salento Verso Rosso, Italy
  
  Rich and dark fruit on the nose with spicy earth. The palate is filled with black berry and plum with dark cherry, nice oak adding weight with light tannins on the finish
  
  $38.00
- Valpolicella Classico, Guiseppe Lonardi, DOC, Italy
  
  Lush cranberry notes with chocolate that epitomizes the lovely characteristics of Corvina
  
  $42.00
- Zinfandel, Big Smooth, Napa, California
  
  Lively aromas of blackberry, purple basil, and cocoa draw you robust blend through hints of molasses, dried blueberry and raspberry
  
  $36.00
Terry's Reserve List
- Amarone, Zonin Della Valpolicella DOCG 2010 | 90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  The nose is broad and nuanced, with scents of wild berries. The pallet is majestic and velvety, with richly fruity dried grape tones
  
  $98.00
- Barolo, Palladino DOCG 2007, Italy
  
  Dry, velvety and austere, with a bouquet of faded rose and violet
  
  $120.00
- Blanc De Noir, Sea Smoke Sea Spray 2011, California | 90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  The nuanced nose expresses aromas of lilies, fresh pastry and green fig. The wine enters the palate with energetic freshness and finishes with delightful length. The nuanced nose expresses cranberries, lavender, fresh bread and lemon curd. The wine enters the palate with energetic freshness and finishes with delightful length
  
  $110.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgess 2012, Napa | 90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  Hits the palate with an exotic concoction of dark fruit, pencil shavings, spices, tobacco, cedar, savory herbs, licorice and lavender. Dark and imposing, the 2012 possesses superb richness, with plenty of Howell Mountain character and intensity
  
  $92.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall 2011, Napa | 92 Pts. Wine Spectator
  
  Tastes of chocolate, a touch of oak and a medium to full-bodied displays strong aromas of pure dark fruit with a floral lift of fresh rose. The palate is bright, concentrated and dense with plenty of structured tannins
  
  $98.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgess 2012, Napa | 90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  Hits the palate with an exotic concoction of dark fruit, pencil shavings, spices, tobacco, cedar, savory herbs, licorice and lavender. Dark and imposing, the 2012 possesses superb richness, with plenty of Howell Mountain character and intensity
  
  $92.00
- Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, E. Guigal 2007, France | 93 Pts. Wine Advocate
  
  On the nose you notice spice and mature red fruit. The palate feels round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruit
  
  $98.00
- Pinot Noir, Sea Smoke Southing 2012, California | 93 Pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  It offers terrific notes of black raspberries, cassis, subtle oak and a touch of rose petal to go with a medium-bodied, silky, elegant, yet still textured and sexy profile on the palate. Just a joy to drink
  
  $140.00
- Pinot Noir, Gehricke 2013, Russian River, California | 91 Pts
  
  On the nose a pleasing medley of cherry aromas naturally scented with vanilla, allspice, pistachio and lush caramel. A medium-bodied blast of cherry flavors, balanced with light acidity, follows with a silky mouthfeel
  
  $75.00
Italian Birra & Craft Bottles
- Baladin, Nora, 6.8/% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  This Egyptian inspired brew is spiced with ginger, myrrh, and orange peel, very complex
  
  $13.00
- Baladin, Super Baladin, 8.0% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  The nose is very nice malty, yeasty, lots of fruits (banana, green apple, cherry). The taste is very nice, malty, with a touch of yeast, and a complex touch of fruits. Medium bodied with a tart, bitter and sour note
  
  $13.00
- Birra del Borgo, Etrusca, 9.3% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  Birra del Borgo, Baladin and Dogfish Head have embarked on the recreation of a beer that dates back to 2500 years ago, using different fermentation techniques and ingredients based on the recoveries found in different Italian archeological sites. The fragrance is of honey and red fruits with original mineral taste
  
  $16.00
- Birra del Borgo, Maledtta, Saison IPA, 6.2% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  Amber in color and a deeply intense citrus and flowery nose. At first you will taste honey, then in the mid-palate you will detect toffee evolving in citrus and finally merging in a delicious bitter and spiced flavor
  
  $13.00
- Lurisia Sei, Saison/Belgium Farmhouse, 5.5% APV
  
  Flavors of peach, grape, melon, and white flowers; relatively sweet on the palate, medium bodied with good persistence. Excellent as an aperitif, or paired with light dishes and appetizers, outstanding with seafood
  
  $9.00
- Lurisia Otto, Belgium Strong Ale, 7.5%
  
  Otto is deep amber in color, with persistent foam, offering caramel, fruit, spice, and hops on the nose and palate. The light body makes this an eminently drinkable beverage. Perfect with meats and cheeses
  
  $9.00
- Menabrea Birra Bionda, Blonde Lager, 4.8% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  Pale yellow in color, moderately light-bodied, well-balanced with floral and fruit scents and flavors. 3-time Gold Medal World Beer Championships: "Best Pale Lager in the World"
  
  $7.00
- G.Menabrea e Figli Ambrata 150, Amber Lager, 5.0% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  Yeasts bring a floral fruitiness and a mild bitterness to this outstanding Piemontese lager. 2-time Gold Medalist World Beer Championships; 3-time Silver Medalist World Beer Championships
  
  $7.00
- Moretti, 4.6% APV
  
  Bright and crisp pale lager nose with spicy and earthy noble hops and dry, crackery grains. Smells bright and fresh. A crisp light pale lager taste of peppery hops. Very light but with a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel
  
  $5.00
- Moretti, La Rosa, 7.2% APV, 11.2 oz
  
  Taste is sweet plums molasses dark cherries and brown bread. There is a herbal hop presence but in is mostly at the end. Finish is quite light and mostly sweet
  
  $5.00
Beers on Tap
- Anti Hero, Revolution IPA, 6.5% ABV, 70 IBU, 16oz
  
  This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas
  
  $6.00
- Fist City, Revolution Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU, 16oz
  
  A blend of Centennial, Citra, Chinook, Cascade and Crystal hops give the beer its flavor and aroma. This beer is meant to be a supremely drinkable brew for those who love hops. Magnificent California hop aromas play in perfect harmony with this brew's extremely satisfying finish
  
  $6.00
- Blue Moon White IPA, 5.9% ABV, 45 IBU, 14oz
  
  Aroma of indistinct citrus with a bit of yeast. Flavor is a pronounced orange that has some spice
  
  $5.00
- Luponic Distortion No. 4 IPA, Revolution 5.9% ABV, 16oz
  
  Four South African hops take the lead in Revolution 004. Two are experimental hops with pronounced tropical fruit qualities, along with distinct white grape and floral notes. The third hop presents a lively passion fruit character, while the fourth is more classically noble in profile
  
  $6.00
- Stella Artois, 4.8% ABV, 16oz
  
  Crisp, subtle bready malts with a bit of fruity hops on the nose which tastes of crisp malt and a bit of Apple
  
  $5.00
- Bourbon Barrel Stout, Goodwood, 8% ABV, 12oz
  
  This silky American stout has notes of oak, dark roasted malts and, of course, bourbon. Roasted barley produces chocolate and coffee flavors with a lasting vanilla finish
  
  $7.00
- Peroni, 5.1% ABV, 16oz
  
  Light, crisp, refreshing example of a macro lager
  
  $5.00
- Brandy Barrel Honey Ale, Goodwood, 8.7% ABV, 12oz
  
  Goodwood Brandy Barrel Honey Ale is brewed with locally sourced honey and aged several times longer than our other barreled beers. But you don't have to wait another second. Go ahead. Skip the part about "notes of malt, mead and dried fruit, " and get to sippin'!
  
  $7.00
Beers by the Bottle
- Angry Orchard (Cider)
  
  $4.00
- Budweiser, 5.0% APV
  
  $4.00
- Bud Light, 4.2% APV
  
  $4.00
- Coors Light, 4.2% APV
  
  $4.00
- Miller Lite, 4.2% APV
  
  $4.00
- Samuel Adams, 4.9% ABV
  
  $4.00
- Sharps (Non Alcoholic)
  
  $4.00
Signature Cocktails
- Aperol Spritz
  
  Orvieto, Aperol and Club Soda
  
  $10.00
- Black Lily
  
  Cointreau, Fernet Branca and Lime Juice
  
  $12.00
- Bitter Handshake
  
  Fernet Branca, Reduction Rye Whiskey and Blood Orange Syrup
  
  $12.00
- Italian In New York
  
  Defiance Whiskey, Hunerkopf Noble Bitters, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth and Bada Bing Cherries
  
  $12.00
- LBV Bellini
  
  Prosecco, Strawberry Puree and Basil
  
  $11.00
- LBV Italian Margarita
  
  Patron, Disaronno, Cointreau and Fresh Lime Juice
  
  $11.00
- Lyle (A Manhattan with Style)
  
  Templeton Rye, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo and Luxardo Cherries
  
  $12.00
- Neighborhood Negroni
  
  Koval Gin, Campari, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth and Fey Orange Bitters
  
  $11.00
- Orange Italian Mule
  
  Sobieski Vodka, Fernet Branca, Orange Juice and Ginger Beer
  
  $10.00
- Revolver
  
  Bulleit Bourbon, Kahlua and Fey Orange Bitters
  
  $12.00
- Sicilian Mule
  
  Sobieski Vodka, Aperol, Ginger Beer and Lime
  
  $10.00
- Tuscan Mule
  
  Frangelico, Tuaca and Ginger Ale
  
  $10.00
- Venetian
  
  Aperol and Prosecco
  
  $10.00
- When in Rome
  
  Campari, Dry Vermouth, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
  
  $11.00
LBV Signature Martinis
- Appletini
  
  Sobieski Vodka, Sour Pucker Apple Schnapps and Triple Sec
  
  $10.00
- Chocolate Martini
  
  360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Bicerin Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Dark Crème Di Cacao and Cream
  
  $12.00
- Cosmopolitan
  
  Sobieski Cytron Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice and Fresh Lime Juice
  
  $10.00
- Crème Brulee
  
  Whipped Cream Vodka, Frangelico, and Cointreau
  
  $12.00
- Cucumber Martini
  
  Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka, Cucumber Syrup
  
  $10.00
- French Pear Martini
  
  Grey Goose Pear Vodka, St. Germaine, Prosecco
  
  $12.00
- French Martini
  
  Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord and Pineapple Juice
  
  $12.00
- Italian Stallion
  
  Grey Goose Vodka, DiSaranno and Liqueur 43
  
  $12.00
- La Buona Vita
  
  Bombay Sapphire Gin, Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth, Orvieto and Campari
  
  $11.00
- Limoncello Martini
  
  Crop Organic Meyer Lemon Vodka and Limoncello
  
  $10.00
- Pomegranate Martini
  
  Sobieski Vodka, Pomegranate Schnapps and Pomegranate Syrup
  
  $10.00
- Salted Caramel Martini
  
  Sobieski Karamel Vodka and Rum Chata
  
  $12.00
- Smoking Monkey
  
  Ford's Gin and Monkey Shoulder Scotch
  
  $11.00
- Winter Blues Martini
  
  Sobieski Cytron Vodka, Blue Curacao and Triple Sec
  
  $10.00

Catering

Appetizers

Bruschetta (2 Per Person)

Crostini (2 Per Person)

Antipasto Tray

Salads

La Buona Vita Salad

Caesar Salad

Caprese Salad

House Salad

Pasta

Penne

Sauce: Marinara/Meat

Gnocchi

Sauce: Marinara/Meat

Cheese Ravioli

Tortellini

La Buona Vita Lasagna

Rigatoni Emilio

Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil

Meat Ravioli

Entrees

Sausage & Peppers

Chicken Vesuvio (3 Pieces/person)

Chicken Vesuvio-Boneless Breast

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Liliana

Chicken Miguel

Chicken Limone

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Scallopine

Veal Piccante

Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Parmigiana

Private Dining

Dinner Menu

Antipasti‎

Calamari Friti

Lightly hand breaded fried calamari served with our homemade marinara

$8.95
Calamari alla Griglia

Grilled‎ calamari steaks served on a Belgium endive boat and topped with fresh parsley, garlic and a virgin olive oil drizzle

$12.95

Baked Clams

Mussels Marinara

$9.95
Bruschetta La Buona Vita

Diced‎ Roma tomatoes tossed with fresh basil and olive oil served over crostini and topped with fresh mozzarella and our homemade balsamic glaze

$6.95
Crostini di Fegato

Homemade chicken liver pate spread over crostini and topped with capers

$5.95
Antipasto (For 2)

Cured meats: salami & prosciutto, Fontina cheese, Kalamata olives, oven-roasted red peppers, sliced Roma tomatoes and pepperoncini

$10.95
Zucchini Fritti

Hand cut & lightly breaded zucchini slices served with a side of our homemade marinara

$5.95
Zupa del Giorno

Fresh homemade soup of the day

$4.95

Insalata‎

Add blue cheese crumbles to any salad for $1.50

Insalata La Buona Vita

Insalata Cesare

Wedge Salad

Insalata Mista

$4.95
Insalata Caprese

Fresh‎ mozzarella, sliced Roma tomatoes and fresh basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and our homemade balsamic glaze

$8.95

Pasta‎

Add Sausage or Meatballs to any of the above for $4.95
- Angel Hair, Linguine, Penne or Rigatoni
  
  Marinara or Bolognese sauce
  
  $11.95
- Tortellini
  
  Meat‎ filled, Marinara or Bolognese
  
  $13.95
- Gnocchi
  
  Potato dumplings in a tomato-basil sauce
  
  $13.95
- Fettuccine Alfredo
  
  Traditional cream and parmesan cheese sauce
  
  $14.95
- Fettuccine Primavera
  
  Sauteed vegetables with Alfredo or oil & garlic
  
  $15.95
- Penne Contadina
  
  Tomato cream sauce, sausage, rosemary
  
  $15.95
- Rigatoni Piselli e Prosciutto
  
  Vodka cream sauce, peas and prosciutto
  
  $15.95
- Ravioli
  
  Homemade meat or cheese filling
  
  $13.95
- Lasagna Tuscan Style
  
  Bechamel and bolognese sauce with mozzarella
  
  $14.95
- Lasagna La Buona Vita
  
  Sausage, ‎ ricotta and marinara with mozzarella
  
  $14.95
- Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  Topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
  
  $14.95
- Rigatoni Emilio
  
  Fresh mozzarella, homemade marinara, garlic
  
  $15.95
- Fettuccine alla Carbonara
  
  Alfredo sauce with prosciutto
  
  $15.95
- Rotolo Primavera
  
  Tri-color pasta rolls stuffed with ricotta and spinach
  
  $17.95
- Risotto del Giorno
  
  Risotto of the Daym Please Ask
Vitello‎
- Vitello da Marco
  
  Veal medallions covered with fresh mozzarella, sauteed with tomato-basil sauce
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Limone
  
  Veal medallions sauteed with lemon and butter
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Piccante
  
  Spicy‎ veal with capers and pepperoncini
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Saltimbocca
  
  Veal medallions with prosciutto, sage, cheese, and wine
  
  $23.95
- Vitello Scallopine
  
  Veal‎ medallions with mushrooms in a white wine sauce
  
  $23.95
Carne‎
- Bistecca alla Griglia
  
  Grilled 12oz New York strip steak
  
  $24.95
- Costolletta di Angnello
  
  Grilled lamb chops served on a bed of escarole
  
  $25.95
- Bistecca al Vesuvio
  
  Grilled 12oz New York strip, Vesuvio style
  
  $27.95
Pesce‎
- Cozze Marinara
  
  Fresh mussels sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce over linguine
  
  $18.95
- Linguine con Vongole
  
  Little‎ neck clams in red or white sauce
  
  $18.95
- Salmone Scottato con Spinaci Saltali
  
  Seared salmon served on a bed of sautéed spinach topped with mango chutney
  
  $18.95
- Pesce Bianoc
  
  Whitefish fillet with lemon-butter and capers
  
  $19.95
- Walleye Limone
  
  Sauteed Walleye filet over angel hair pasta in a lemon butter sauce
  
  $19.95
- Linguine Viareggio
  
  Mussels, little neck clams and bay scallops served with a spicy pomodoro sauce over linguine
  
  $22.95
- Gamberi al Vesuvio
  
  Shrimp sauteed in garlic and white wine, with Vesuvio potatoes
  
  $23.95
- Fettuccine con Gamberi e Broccoli
  
  Fettuccine, ‎ shrimp and broccoli sauteed in oil and garlic or Alfredo
  
  $22.95
Pollo‎

All White meat add $4.95, Vesuvio Potatoes add $3.95, Escarole sauteed in oil and garlic add $4.95. A choice of a complimentary Soup or Salad comes with every dinner entree
- Pollo al Vesuvio
  
  Half Amish chicken sauteed with olive oil, garlic, parsley and white wine served with Vesuvio potatoes. Please allow 30 minutes
  
  $18.95
- Pollo con Limone e Caperi
  
  Boneless breast of chicken with a lemon and caper sauce
  
  $17.95
- Pollo Cacciatore
  
  Half Amish chicken prepared "hunter style" with a hearty sauce of herbs, mushrooms, olives and wine. Please allow 30 minutes
  
  $18.95
- Pollo Marsala
  
  Boneless breast of chicken sauteed in Marsala wine with mushrooms
  
  $17.95
- Pollo alla Parmigiana
  
  Boneless chicken breast, marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese
  
  $17.95
- Pollo Miguel
  
  Half Amish chicken, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions and potatoes prepared Vesuvio style. Please allow 30 minutes
  
  $23.95

Dessert Menu

Dessert
- Profiteroles
  
  Two delicate, homemade cream puffs, filled with vanilla ice cream, and covered with chocolate or raspberry sauce
  
  $7.00
- Fried Ice Cream
  
  Smooth vanilla ice cream, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside
  
  $7.00
- Spumoni
  
  Pistachio, strawberry and chocolate ice cream surround a whipped cream center filled with nuts, candied melon and cherries
  
  $5.00
- Ice Cream Truffles
  
  Cookies and cream dipped in chocolate or raspberry dipped in chocolate
  
  $5.50
- Tira Mi Su
  
  La Buona Vita's secret blend of mascarpone cheese, lady fingers, expresso and chocolate
  
  $6.50
- Molten Chocolate Cake
  
  Decadent, warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce
  
  $7.00
- Cheesecake
  
  Ask your server for tonight's selections
  
  $7.00
- Frutti Ripieni
  
  Seasonal fresh fruit sorbet in a natural fruit shell
  
  $5.50
- Tartufo
  
  A semi-frozen zabaglione center covered in gianduia cream, pralinated hazelnuts and cocoa powder
  
  $5.50
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  Rich, ‎ dense flourless cake made with semi-sweet chocolate and a hint of coffee
  
  $7.00
- Cannoli
  
  Crisp pastry shell filled with ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and chocolate chips
  
  $6.00

Kids Menu

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
  
  Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
  
  $3.00

Wine Glasses

Sparklings & Rose's‎
- Zonin Prosecco, Split
  
  $9.00
- Domaine Chandon Brut, Split, California
  
  $9.00
- Chandon Rose, Split, California‎
  
  $9.00
- Chateau Virgile, Rose 2014 France‎
  
  $9.00
Whites‎
- Pinot Grigio, IL Donato 2013 Italy
  
  $8.00
- Pino Grigio, Oro 2012 Italy
  
  $9.00
- Moscato, Crane Lake, California
  
  $8.00
- Moscato, Di Volpara, Italy
  
  $9.50
- Orvieto, Ruffino 2014 Italy‎
  
  $9.00
- Riesling, Bex, Germany
  
  $9.00
- Zibibbo, Jasmin 2013 Italy
  
  $11.00
- House - Chardonnay, White Zinfandel
  
  $7.00
- Chardonnay, A to Z 2013 Oregon
  
  $8.00
- Chardonnay, Bread and Butter 2012 Napa, California
- Chardonnay (Un-Oaked), Sisters Forever 2013 Napa California
  
  $10.00
- Albarino, Namorio 2013 Spain
  
  $9.00
- Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay 2014 New Zealand
  
  $9.00
- Viognier, Wild Horse 2012 California
  
  $12.00
Reds‎
- House Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, California
  
  $7.00
- House Pinot Noir
  
  $8.00
- Pinot Nior, Leese Fitch 2012 California‎
  
  $9.00
- Pinot Noir, A to Z 2012 Oregon
  
  $12.00
- Sangiovese, Bocelli 2012 Italy
  
  $8.00
- Nero d'Avola, Branciforti 2013 Sicily, Italy
  
  $10.00
- Chianti, Querceto DOCG 2013 Tuscany, Italy
  
  $8.00
- Chianti, Poggio Vignoso DOCG 2013 Italy
  
  $9.00
- Chianti Classico, Le Bocce DOCG 2011 Greve, Italy
  
  $10.00
- Super Tuscan, Carpineto "Dogajolo" 2013 Italy
  
  $9.00
- Barbera, Piemonte 2012 Italy‎
  
  $8.00
- Montepulciano, La Quercia Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
  
  $9.00
- Merlot, Paso Creek 2011 California‎
  
  $8.50
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Aviary, Napa, California
  
  $9.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess, Napa, California
  
  $9.50
- Carernet Savignon, Eagle Glen 2011 Napa, California
  
  $10.00
- Red Blend, Aviary, Napa, California
  
  $9.00
- Red Blend, Sisters Forever 2011 California‎
  
  $10.00
- Meritage, Hayman & Hill 2012 Monterey California
  
  $11.00
- Malbec, Agua de Piedra Gran Seleccion 2013 Mendoza Argentina
  
  $9.00
- Old Vine Zinfandel, Big Smooth 2013 Napa California
  
  $10.00

Wine Bottles

Sprinkling
- Mionetto Prosecco, Trentino, Italy
  
  $34.00
- Chateau Virgile Rose 2014 France‎
  
  $34.00
Whites‎
- Pinot Grigio IL Donato 2013 Italy‎
  
  $32.00
- Pino Grigio, Oro 2012 Italy
  
  $36.00
- Pinot Grigio, Giocato 2012 Slovenia
  
  $36.00
- Pinot Grigio, Kaltren 2013 Italy
  
  $42.00
- Moscato, Crane Lake California
  
  $32.00
- Moscato, Di Volpara, Italy‎
  
  $38.00
- Orvieto, Ruffino 2014 Italy
  
  $36.00
- Verdicchio, Castelli Di Jesi 2012 Italy‎
  
  $40.00
- Riesling, Bex 2013 Germany
  
  $36.00
- Zibibbo, Jasmin 2013 Italy
  
  $40.00
- House Chardonnay & White Zinfandel
  
  $28.00
- Chardonnay, A to Z 2013 Oregon
  
  $32.00
- Chardonnay, Bread and Butter 2012 Napa, California
  
  $34.00
- Chardonnay (Un-Oaked), Sisters Forever 2012 California
  
  $38.00
- Chardonnay, Aviary, Napa California
  
  $42.00
- Albarino, Namorio 2013 Spain
  
  $34.00
- White Bordeaux, Chateau La Graviere 2014 France‎
  
  $40.00
- Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay 2014 New Zealand
  
  $36.00
- Viognier, Wild Horse 2012 California
  
  $45.00
- Gewurztraminer Blend, Borealis 2013 Willamette Valley
  
  $38.00
Reds‎
- House Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  
  $28.00
- House Pinot Noir
  
  $32.00
- Pinot Nior, Leese Fitch 2012 California
  
  $34.00
- Pinot Noir, Parker Station, California
  
  $40.00
- Pinot Noir, Don & Sons 2012 Sonoma California
  
  $44.00
- Pinot Noir, A to Z 2012 Oregon
  
  $46.00
- Sangiovese, Bocelli 2012 Italy‎
  
  $32.00
- Nero D'Avola, Branciforti 2013 Italy
  
  $40.00
- Chianti, Querceto DOCG, Italy‎
  
  $30.00
- Chianti, Antonio DOCG 2013 Italy
  
  $32.00
- Chianti, Poggio Vignoso DOCG 2013 Italy
  
  $34.00
- Chianti Classico, Le Bocce DOCG 2011 Italy
  
  $38.00
- Chianti Classico, Podere Torcilacqua 2010 Italy
  
  $44.00
- Chianti Classico Riserva Ducal, Ruffino 2010 Italy‎
  
  $52.00
- Super Tuscan, Carpineto "Dogajolo" 2013 Italy
  
  $38.00
- Barbera, Piemonte 2012 Italy
  
  $32.00
- Montepulciano, La Quercia, Abruzzo, Italy
  
  $34.00
- Langhe Rosso, Trabuch DOCG 2012 Italy
  
  $65.00
- Langhe Rosso, Gentilium DOCG 2010 Italy
  
  $75.00
- Negromaro, Archangelo, Italy‎
  
  $38.00
- Barolo, Neirano 2008 Italy
  
  $56.00
- Barolo, Monte Degli Angeli DOCG 2010 Italy
  
  $80.00
- Firriato Santagostino 2011 Sicily
  
  91 pts. Wine Spectator
  
  $68.00
- Perricone, Ribeca 2010 Sicily
  
  $82.00
- Barbaresco, Castello Di Neive DOCG 2010 Italy
  
  $72.00
- Amarone, Zonin della Valpolicella DOCG 2010
  
  90 pts. Wine Enthusiast
  
  $98.00
- Brunello di Montalcino 2009 Italy
  
  $118.00
- Merlot, Paso Creek 2011 California
  
  $34.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Aviary, Napa, California
  
  $34.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess, Napa, California
  
  $36.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Eagle Glen 2011 Napa‎ California
  
  $38.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelvecchio, Italy
  
  $45.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Force of Nature 2012 Arroyo Grande California
  
  $48.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2012 Napa, California
  
  $58.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall 2011 Napa California
  
  92 pts. Wine Spectator
  
  $98.00
- Red Blend, Niner "Twisted Spur" 2009 California
  
  $62.00
- Red Blend, Aviary, Napa, California
  
  $36.00
- Red Blend, Sisters Forever 2011 California
  
  $40.00
- Meritage, Hayman & Hill 2012 California
  
  $44.00
- Malbec, Agua de Piedra Gran Seleccion 2013 Mendoza Argentina
  
  $36.00
- Old Vine Zinfandel, Big Smooth 2013 Napa, California
  
  $38.00
- Zinfandel, Force of Nature 2012 California‎
  
  $46.00
- Petit Sirah, Lucky Star 2011 California
  
  $42.00
Interesting Reds‎
- Nexo, Rioja, Spain
  
  $36.00
- Alto-Cinco Garnacha 2011 Spain
  
  $36.00
- El Castro de Valtuille, Bierzo 2008 Spain
  
  $68.00
- Chateau de Montfrin Cotes du Rhone 2013 France
  
  $48.00
- E. Guigal Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2007 France
  
  93 pts. Wine Advocate
  
  $98.00

Beer Menu

On Tap‎
- Revolution - Anti-Hero
  
  India Pale Ale - 6.5% ABV, 70 IBU, 16oz
  
  $6.00
- Dogfish Head 61
  
  India‎ Pale Ale - 6.5% ABV, 60 IBU, 12oz
  
  $7.00
- Firestone Walker - Easy Jack
  
  Session‎ India Pale Ale - 4.5% ABV, 45 IBU, 16oz
  
  $7.00
- Dragon's Milk
  
  Bourbon Barrel Stout - 11% ABV, 31 IBU, 12oz
  
  $8.00
- Boulevard - Tank 7
  
  Farmhouse Ale - 8.5% ABV, 38 IBU, 12oz
  
  $7.00
- Buckle Down - Belt & Suspenders
  
  American Pale Ale - 7.0% ABV, 65 IBU, 16oz
  
  $7.00
- Blue Moon
  
  White IPA - 5.9% ABV, 45 IBU, 12oz
  
  $5.00
- Peroni
  
  Italian‎ Pale Lager - 5.1% ABV, 16oz
  
  $6.00
Craft Bottles & Cans‎
- Southern Teir - 2x IPA
  
  8.5% ABV
  
  $5.00
- Censored - Copper Ale
  
  6.7%‎ ABV, 35 IBU
  
  $5.00
- Dogfish Head - Indian Brown Ale
  
  7.2% ABV
  
  $5.00
- Fat Tire - American Amber Ale
  
  5.2% ABV
  
  $5.00
- Hopothesis - IPA
  
  7.1% ABV, 55 IBU
  
  $5.00
- Lagunitas - Little Sumpin Sumpin
  
  7.5% ABV 65 IBU
  
  $5.00
- New Belgium - Accumulation
  
  6.2% ABV, 70 IBU
  
  $5.00
- Nitro - Milk Stout
  
  6% ABV
  
  $5.00
- San Adams - Boston Lager
  
  4.9% ABV
  
  $5.00
Imported Bottles‎
- Amstel Light
  
  $4.50
- Corona
  
  $4.50
- Moretti Birra
  
  $4.50
- Moretti La Rosa
  
  $4.50
- Pilsner Urquell
  
  $4.50
- Smithwick's - Irish Red Ale
  
  $4.50
Domestic Bottles‎
- Budweiser
  
  $4.00
- Bud Light
  
  $4.00
- Coors Light
  
  $4.00
- Miller Lite
  
  $4.00
- Miller Genuine Draft
  
  $4.00
Ciders and Non-Alcoholic‎
- Angry Orchard
  
  Crisp‎ Apple
  
  $4.50
- Crispipn
  
  Hard Cider
  
  $4.50
- Kaliber
  
  Non-Alcoholic
  
  $4.00
- Sharps
  
  Non-Alcoholic
  
  $4.00

Catering Menu

Appetizers

Antipasto Tray #1

Bruschetta (2 per person)

Crostini (2 per person)

Antipasto Tray #2

Salads

La Buona Vita Salad

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

Caprese Salad

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

Caesar Salad

House Salad

Pasta

Penne

Sauce: Marinara, Bolognese

Gnocchi

Sauce: Marinara, Bolognese

Cheese Ravioli

Tortellini

La Buona Vita Lasagne

Rigatoni Emilio

Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil

Meat Ravioli

Entrees

Sausage & Peppers

Chicken Vesuvio #1

3 pieces per person

Chicken Vesuvio #2

Boneless Breast

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Liliana

Chicken Miguel

Chicken Limone

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Scaloppine

Veal Piccante

Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Parmigiana

Desserts

Home Made Tiramisu

Amaretto Bread Pudding

Cannoli

Extras

Soup

Marinara Sauce

Meat Sauce

Frozen Meat Ravioli

8 ravioli per package

per package
$12.95

Bread
- Italian Bread
  
  per loaf
  $4.50
- Garlic Bread
  
  per loaf
  $6.00
- Tomato Focaccia
  
  per 1/4 pan
  $9.50
- Herd Focaccia
  
  per 1/4 pan
  $9.50

Beverages

Sparkling Water‎

San Pellegrino

Coffee & Tea‎

Coffee

Regular‎ or Decaffeinated

$2.50

Espresso

Cappuccino

Featuring Lavazza Coffee

$4.00
Latte

Featuring Lavazza Coffee

$4.00
Flavored Cappuccino & Latte

Featuring Lavazza Coffee

$4.50
Hot Tea

Choice of Assorted Tazo Teas

$2.50
Tea Pot

Imported‎ Chinese Green Tea

$4.00

Soft Drinks‎
- Coca-Cola
  
  $2.50
- Diet Coke
  
  $2.50
- Sprite
  
  $2.50
- Ginger Ale
  
  $2.50
- Lemon Aid
  
  $2.50
- Iced Tea
  
  $2.50
- Arnold Palmer
  
  1/2 iced Tea, 1/2 Lemon Aid
  
  $2.50

Course Menu

First Course - Insalata‎
- Insalata
  
  Romaine & red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, house dressing
Second Course - Entree‎

Choose One (1)
- Pollo Vesuvio
  
  Chicken‎ sautéed in garlic, herbs, olive oil, white wine, Vesuvio potatoes
- Pollo Arrosto
  
  Herb‎ roasted chicken, roasted potatoes
- Pollo Cacciatore
  
  Chicken "hunter style", with mushrooms, olives, white wine, garlic, mashed potatoes
- Pollo Marsala
  
  Boneless chicken breast, white wine sauce with mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes
- Polio Limone
  
  Boneless chicken breast, lemon-butter & capers, garlic mashed potatoes
- Salsiccie Con Pepperoni
  
  Mild Italian sausage, sweet peppers, Vesuvio potatoes
- Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant, ‎ marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic mashed potatoes
- Maile Arrosto Ala Toscana
  
  Roasted pork loin with herbs, sauteed greens
- Vitello Scaloppini
  
  Veal‎ medallions, white wine, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes. Extra: Price +$5 per person
Third Course - Dessert‎
- Tortoni
  
  Rum-flavored ice-cream with crushed almond macaroons
- Coffee & Hot Tea
First Course - Pasta‎
- Penne Della Casa
  
  Served with special Bolognese sauce
Second Course - Insalata‎
- Insalata
  
  Romaine‎ & red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, house dressing
Third Course - Entree‎

Choose One (2)
- Pollo Vesuvio
  
  Chicken‎ sautéed in garlic, herbs, olive oil, white wine, Vesuvio potatoes
- Pollo Arrosto
  
  Herb roasted chicken, roasted potatoes
- Pollo Cacciatore
  
  Chicken "hunter style", with mushrooms, olives, white wine, garlic, mashed potatoes
- Pollo Marsala
  
  Boneless chicken breast, white wine sauce with mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes
- Polio Limone
  
  Boneless chicken breast, lemon-butter & capers, garlic mashed potatoes
- Salsiccie Con Pepperoni
  
  Mild‎ Italian sausage, sweet peppers, Vesuvio potatoes
- Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic mashed potatoes
- Maile Arrosto Ala Toscana
  
  Roasted‎ pork loin with herbs, sauteed greens
- Vitello Scaloppini
  
  Veal medallions, white wine, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes. Extra Price +$5 per person
- Vitello Parmigiana
  
  Breaded veal medallions, bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cabaret potatoes Extra: Price +$5 per person
Fourth Course - Dessert‎
- Tortoni
  
  Rum-flavored ice-cream with crushed almond macaroons
- Coffee & Hot Tea
First Course - Appetizers‎
- Antipasto
  
  Prosciutto, salami, cheese, olives, red peppers, pepperoncini
- Choose Two (2) of the Following
  
  Bruschetta, Crostini, Fried Zucchini, Pizza Bread, Garlic Bread
Second Course - Pasta‎
- Penne Della Casa
  
  Served‎ with special Bolognese sauce
Third Course - Insalata‎
- Insalata
  
  Romaine‎ & red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, house dressing
Fourth Course - Entrees‎

Choose Two (2)
- Pollo Vesuvio
  
  Chicken sauteed in garlic, herbs, olive oil, white wine, Vesuvio potatoes
- Pollo Arrosto
  
  Herb roasted chicken, roasted potatoes
- Pollo Cacciatore
  
  Chicken "hunter style" with mushrooms, olives, white wine, garlic mashed potatoes
- Pollo Marsala
  
  Boneless chicken breast, white wine sauce with mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes
- Pollo Limone
  
  Boneless‎ chicken breast, lemon butter & capers, garlic mashed potatoes
- Salsiccie con Pepperoni
  
  Mild Italian sausage, sweet peppers, Vesuvio potatoes
- Eggplant Parmegiana
  
  Eggplant, ‎ marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic mashed potatoes
- Maile Arrosto ala Toscana
  
  Roasted pork loin with herbs, sauteed greens
- Vitello Scaloppine
  
  Veal medallions, white wine, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes. Extra: Per person +$5
- Vitello Parmigiana
  
  Breaded veal medallions, bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cabaret potatoes. Extra: Per person +$5
Fifth Course - Dessert‎
- Tortoni
  
  Rum - flavored ice cream with crushed almond macaroons
- Coffee & Hot Tea

Weekly Specials

Antipasti / Salads‎
- Farmers Market Michigan Heirloom Tomatoes
  
  Roasted Sweet Corn, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onions, Field Greens. Tossed with a lemon vinaigrette
  
  $8.95
- Arancini
  
  Large‎ risotto ball stuffed with peas, ground beef, mozzarella and marinara
  
  $6.95
- Flatbread
  
  Roasted‎ cherry tomatoes, Stracciatella, basil, garlic and balsamic drizzle
  
  $10.95
Entrée‎

Specials may change, ask your server for details
- Stuffed Shells
  
  Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach and ricotta, served in a tomato cream sauce
  
  $18.95
- Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Gnocchi
  
  Served in a vodka cream sauce
  
  $15.95
- Parmesan Crusted Halibut
  
  Sauteed and served in a cherry tomato lemon butter sauce over spinach with a choice of potato or pasta
  
  $23.95
- Seared Duck Breast over Risotto
  
  With a dried cherry and Brandy sauce
  
  $21.95
- Chicken Florentine
  
  8oz‎ chicken breast sauteed then topped with spinach, prosciutto & melted provolone, served with seasonal vegetables and potato or pasta
  
  $18.95
- Grilled 16 oz Double Cut Pork Chop
  
  Frenched bone-in chop topped with a grilled peach and served with pasta or potato and seasonal vegetables
  
  $21.95

Small (10-12)	$25.95
Large (20-22)	$42.95

Small (10-12)	$25.95
Large (20-22)	$42.95

Small (10-12)	$46.95
Large (20-22)	$88.95

Small (10-12)	$38.95
Large (20-22)	$58.95

Small (10-12)	$26.95
Large (20-22)	$42.95

Half Dozen	$9.95
Dozen	$14.95

La Buona Vita

Business Hours:

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La Buona Vita Service List

Photos:

Dinner

Antipasti‎

Insalata

Pasta‎

Carne

Pollo

Pesce

Gluten-Free

Specials

Antipasti

Entrees

Desserts

Italian Desserts

Drink Menu

Wines by the Glass

Reds

Sparkling & Rose

Whites

Reds

Terry's Reserve List

Italian Birra & Craft Bottles

Beers on Tap

Beers by the Bottle

Signature Cocktails

LBV Signature Martinis

Catering

Appetizers

Salads

Pasta

Entrees

Private Dining

Dinner Menu

Antipasti‎

Insalata‎

Pasta‎

Vitello‎

Carne‎

Pesce‎

Pollo‎

Dessert Menu

Dessert

Kids Menu

Kid's Menu

Wine Glasses

Sparklings & Rose's‎

Whites‎

Reds‎

Wine Bottles

Sprinkling

Whites‎

Reds‎

Interesting Reds‎

Beer Menu

On Tap‎

Craft Bottles & Cans‎

Imported Bottles‎

Domestic Bottles‎

Ciders and Non-Alcoholic‎

Catering Menu

Appetizers

Salads

Pasta

Entrees

Desserts

Extras

Bread

Beverages

Sparkling Water‎

Coffee & Tea‎

Soft Drinks‎

Course Menu

First Course - Insalata‎

Second Course - Entree‎

Third Course - Dessert‎

First Course - Pasta‎