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Our Menu

Handcrafted with the finest ingredients, inspired by Italian tradition

Antipasti

Bruschetta al Pomodoro$9

Toasted artisan bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Calamari Fritti$14

Lightly breaded calamari rings, fried golden, served with house marinara and lemon aioli

Caprese Salad$12

Fresh buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, aged balsamic reduction

Antipasto Misto$18

Assorted cured meats, imported cheeses, marinated olives, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts

Minestrone Soup$8

Classic Italian vegetable soup with seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta

Zuppa di Pesce$14

Traditional Italian seafood soup with shrimp, clams, mussels in a light tomato broth

Insalate

Caesar Salad$11

Romaine lettuce, house Caesar dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano, house-made croutons

Insalata della Casa$9

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, Italian vinaigrette

Rucola e Pera$13

Arugula, sliced pear, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, honey lemon dressing

Insalata di Polpo$16

Grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, celery, olives, lemon herb dressing

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese$18

House-made spaghetti, slow-simmered beef and pork ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano

Fettuccine Alfredo$17

Fresh fettuccine, butter, heavy cream, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly cracked pepper

Penne Arrabbiata$16

Penne, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, fresh parsley, Parmigiano

Lasagna della Casa$19

Layers of fresh pasta, béchamel, slow-cooked meat sauce, and melted mozzarella

Rigatoni alla Vodka$18

Rigatoni, San Marzano tomatoes, vodka cream sauce, pancetta, fresh basil

Linguine alle Vongole$22

Linguine, littleneck clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley

Tortellini in Brodo$17

Cheese-filled tortellini served in a light Parmigiano broth with fresh herbs

Gnocchi al Pesto$18

House-made potato gnocchi, classic Genovese basil pesto, pine nuts, Parmigiano

Pizza

Margherita$15

San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

Quattro Stagioni$18

Artichoke, black olives, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, tomato, mozzarella

Diavola$17

Spicy salami, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chili flakes, fresh basil

Prosciutto e Rucola$19

Prosciutto di Parma, fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano, EVOO

Funghi e Tartufo$20

Mixed wild mushrooms, truffle oil, mozzarella, fontina, fresh thyme

Quattro Formaggi$17

Mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, white base

Secondi

Pollo alla Parmigiana$22

Breaded chicken breast, house marinara, melted mozzarella, served with choice of pasta

Saltimbocca alla Romana$28

Veal medallions, prosciutto, sage, white wine butter sauce, seasonal vegetables

Salmone Grillato$26

Grilled Atlantic salmon, lemon butter caper sauce, roasted seasonal vegetables

Branzino al Forno$30

Whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass, herbs, lemon, white wine, roasted potatoes

Bistecca alla Fiorentina$38

12oz NY strip, Florentine-style, rosemary garlic butter, roasted fingerling potatoes

Osso Buco$34

Braised veal shank, gremolata, saffron risotto Milanese

Dolci

Tiramisu$9

Classic Italian tiramisu, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa

Panna Cotta$8

Vanilla bean panna cotta, seasonal berry compote, fresh mint

Cannoli Siciliani$8

Crispy cannoli shells, house-made ricotta filling, pistachios, chocolate chips

Gelato della Casa$7

Chef's selection of house-made gelato, three scoops. Ask your server for today's flavors

* Menu items and prices subject to change. Please inform your server of any allergies.

La Bella Vita Italian Grill

426 North Main Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152  |  (704) 555-1234

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