FOCCACIA / GARLIC BREADS (V)
9 inch Garlic Breads :-
CLASSIC – with garlic and finest olive oil £2.95
TOMATO or CHEESE £3.25
VA BENE Pesto and Tomato Garlic Bread £3.25

BRUSCHETTA AI FUNGHI (V)
Toasted Italian bread topped with mushrooms and herbs £3.50

BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO (V)
Toasted Italian bread topped with tomato, onion and fresh herbs . £3.60

BRUSCHETTA AL ROMANA
Toasted Italian bread with chopped tomato, grated pecorino cheese and Italian sausage £3.75

POLPETTINI ALL ITALIANA
Home made Italian meat balls topped with mozzarella in rich tomato sauce & served with toasted bread . £5.25

GAMBERONI ALL’ AGLIO E PEPERONCINI
Succulent king prawns cooked in garlic, fresh chilli and a touchof white wine served on a bed of crispy salad. £6.75

FUNGHI E FORMAGGIO SALTATI (V)
Mixed mushrooms with thyme, olive oil, garlic and camambert slices served on rocket leaves with toasted bread. £5.20

MINESTRONE ITALIANO (V)
A wholesome country soup made with the finest fresh herbs & vegetables. £3.75

CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Thinly sliced beef with mushrooms, celery, parmesan shavings and extra virgin olive oil. £5.95

INSALATA SICILIANA
A classic Italian crispy salad including tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, onion, olives, cannelli beans, egg and tuna ( optional) with a garlic and chilli dressing.
£4.95 starter / £7.50 main

COSTELETTE MARCO POLO
Our world famous pork spare ribs from Mettrick’s butchers marinaded in our very own Va Bene barbeque sauce . Very Highly recommended. £5.95

CAPESANTI CON PANCETTA
Fresh scallops wrapped in smoked pancetta and cooked in a cream, garlic, wine and herb sauce. £6.75

COCKTAIL DI GAMBERETTI
A cocktail of succulent prawns in our own marie rose sauce on a bed of lettuce . Served with sliced brown bread and butter. £5.95

MOZZARELLA TRICOLORE (V)
Fresh buffalo mozzarella served with tomato , avocado, fresh basil and our finest olive oil. £4.95

MELANZANE PARMIGIANA (V)
Sliced aubergine with buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomato and a selection of herbs baked in the oven. £4.95

ANTIPASTO VA BENE
Mixed salami, parma ham and black olives. A typical Italian mixed hors d'oeuvre . £5.95

All dishes featured in our pasta section
can also be ordered as a starter @ £5.50

LASAGNA AL RAGU
Classic lasagne layers of pasta filled with mince beef, tomato and white sauce. £7.50

CANNELLONI AI SPINACI
Pancake filled with beef and fresh spinach with a white sauce oven baked and topped with buffalo mozzarella cheese. £7.50

CRESPELLA ALLA VAL SUGANA
Fresh pancake filled with strips of chicken, mushrooms and asparagus mixed in a creamy sauce. £7.75

BUCHATINI CON POLPETTE
Homemade Italian meatballs with long hollow buchatini pasta in a rich tomato sauce. £7.45

FUSILLI PRIMAVERA (V)
Fresh pasta with spring vegetables , buffalo mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts tossed in our own virgin olive oil. £7.75

PENNE ARABIATA
Short shaped pasta with spicy Italian salami, fresh chilli & garlic all in a rich tomato sauce. £7.75

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti with classic homemade beef bolognese sauce. £7.25

RISOTTO
Please ask for your choice of risotto and we will try and accommodate. £7.95

LASAGNA VEGETARIANA (V)
Pasta layers with a variety of fresh vegetables, tomato and white sauce. £7.45

CANNELLONI AI FORMAGGI (V)
Fresh pancake filled with goats cheese, spinach, roast sweet peppers, tomato and pine kernels. Served in a white sauce and topped with buffalo mozzarella. £7.45

LINGUINI ALLE VONGOLE
Flat spaghetti with fresh clams in a white wine and parsley sauce. £7.75

MACARONI CHEESE (V)
Baked to perfection in the oven, macaroni pasta smothered in mascarpone cheese with our own secret ingredient for extra bite. £6.95

CASERECCIE DI PESCE AFFUMICATO
Pasta with smoked haddock and salmon in a creamy parsley & lemon sauce topped with buffalo mozzarella and oven baked £7.45

BUCATINI CARBONARA
A long hollow pasta tossed with Italian pancetta and parmesan in a tomato sauce. £7.45

PESTO VA BENE (V)
Penne pasta with our homemade Va Bene pesto and sundried tomato topped with parmesan shavings. £7.25

MARGHERITA (V)
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs £5.95

RUSTICA
Pizza with tomato, buffalo mozzarella cheese, aubergine, sweet peppers, courgettes and shavings of parmesan and rocket £7.25

VA BENE
Our house speciality. Pizza with tomato, mozzarella cheese and topped with “a bit of everything” £7.75

CALZONE BOLOGNESE
Folded pizza filled with minced beef , bolognese sauce , tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese and finished with bolognese sauce . £7.75

AMERICANA
Pizza with tomato, cheese, sliced chicken and our own Va Bene Italian barbeque sauce . £7.50

SALUMI
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella cheese and a selection of salami sausage. £7.25

HAWAIANA
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple. £7.25

CALZONE CLASSICO ( V on request)
Folded pizza with tomato, spicy salami , ham, roast peppers, fresh spinach and ricotta cheese with a tomato sauce. £7.75

REGINA
Pizza with tomato, buffalo mozzarella cheese, Italian ham and mushrooms. £7.45

PICCANTE ( hot and spicy)
Pizza with tomato, mixed peppers, jalapeno chilli peppers, strips of beef and sour cream £7.45

PESCE SPADA THERMIDOR
Swordfish baked in the oven with cheese, tomato, mushrooms, a little cream and a touch of dijon mustard. £12.95

RED SNAPPER VA BENE
Fillet of red snapper cooked in a cream and dill sauce on a base of creamy mash potato with a touch of whole grain mustard. £13.95

MONKFISH CARTOCCIO
A fillet of monkfish cooked in olive oil, lemon, parsley and served in a wrap. £13.95

SOGLIOLA LIMONE
Fillets of sole pan fried in butter and olive oil served with prawns, rosemary, mushrooms & almonds. £13.50

ALL THE ABOVE DISHES ARE SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES , SALAD OR FRIES

POLLO AI FUNGHI PORCINI
Breast of chicken served in a creamy sauce of wild mushrooms and white wine. £11.95

POLLO SPIEDINO
Tender chargrilled chicken pieces and roasted vegetables skewered and served with Va Bene barbeque sauce , on a bed of rice. £9.95

POLLO ALLA CARBONARA
Breast of chicken topped with asparagus tips and served in a creamy carbonara sauce of smoked pancetta and white wine on a bed of spaghetti. £11.95

ANATRA VA BENE
A succulent breast of duck cooked with shallots, balsamic vinegar and a rich demi-glaze and marsalla sauce served on a bed of sauté potatoes. £11.95

ALL THE ABOVE DISHES ARE SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES , SALAD OR FRIES

FILETTO ALLA CESARE
Fillet of prime beef, cooked to your liking and served with two sauces, one of mustard and the other marsala. £15.95

BISTECCA FIORENTINA
A 16oz T Bone steak presented on a bed of spinach chopped with garlic and olive oil. £16.95

BISTECCA BORDOLESE
A beaten sirloin steak cooked with mushrooms, red wine and tomato. £12.95

CODA DI MANZO ALLA CACCIATORA (OX TAIL)
Pieces of Ox Tail casseroled with vegetables in a red wine sauce and served with toasted bread. Unbelievably good! (not served with vegetables) £10.95

ABACCHIO ALLA ROMANA (LAMB)
An Italian style “Barnsley” lamb chop grilled with rosemary, a touch of garlic and drizzled in a white wine and parsley dressing. £10.95

SCALLOPPINA ALLA PIEMONTESE (VEAL)
Medallions of veal topped with fresh spinach, glazed with fontina cheese and served in a fresh tomato sauce. £12.95

BISTECCA AL PEPE
Sirloin steak with a cream, brandy and peppercorn sauce . £12.95

BISTECCA AI FERRI
Plain sirloin or fillet steak grilled to your liking.
Fillet £15.50
Sirloin £12.50

COSTELETTE ‘GIGANTICA’
Featuring a combination of ‘Mettrick’s’ pork and flat beef ribs marinade in Va Bene barbeque sauce served with toasted bread to savour every last bit. Just add fries ! £10.95

SPEZZATINI DI STROGANOFF
Strips of tender fillet steak cooked with mushrooms, onion, paprika, sour cream and served on a bed of rice. (not served with vegetables) £13.90

COSCIOTTO D’AGNELLO
Lamb shank in a rich red wine sauce of garlic, courgettes and red peppers. £10.95

SCALLOPINA ALLA PIEMONTESE (VEAL)
Medallions of veal cooked in a cream and mushroom sauce. £12.95

ALL THE ABOVE DISHES ARE SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES , SALAD OR FRIES UNLESS SPECIFIED

MIXED SALAD
Mixed leaf salad tossed with cucumber, tomato, olives and red onion. £2.75

TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD £2.50

BOWL OF MARINADED OLIVES
With feta cheese. £2.50

ROCKET AND PARMESAN SALAD
Dressed with balsamic vinegar and finest olive oil. £2.95

FENNEL AND BASIL SALAD £2.75

FRENCH FRIES £2.50