Va Bene menu overview
Located in the heart of Phoenix, Va Bene offers an extensive selection of authentic Italian dishes that promise to delight every palate. This charming restaurant combines a welcoming atmosphere with a diverse menu featuring antipasti, handcrafted pizzas, classic pasta entrees, hearty main courses, and indulgent desserts.
Starters
Begin your meal with a variety of delightful antipasti showcasing fresh, vibrant ingredients. From the classic Bruschetta Va Bene with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on crisp crostini to the hearty Melanzane Ripieni, featuring baked eggplant stuffed with ricotta, squash zucchini, marinara, and mozzarella. Seafood lovers can indulge in Calamari Fritti, golden saffron beer battered calamari served with a garlic mayonnaise sauce, or savor the Zuppa di Vongole, fresh clams in a white wine and garlic broth accompanied by crostini.
- Bruschetta 'Va Bene' - fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, crostini
- Vegetariano - grilled mixed vegetables including zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onions, mushrooms
- Prosciutto e Melone - Parma prosciutto paired with sweet cantaloupe
- Melanzane Ripieni - baked eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese, squash zucchini, marinara sauce, and mozzarella
- Calamari Fritti - saffron beer battered calamari with garlic mayonnaise sauce
- Escargot - sautéed escargot with garlic, gorgonzola cheese, puff pastry, and spicy mustard sauce
- Zuppa di Vongole - fresh clams cooked in white wine, olive oil, and garlic broth with crostini
- Cozze Tarragon - fresh mussels steamed in cream, shallots, and tarragon
- Cozze 'Va Bene' - fresh mussels with sausage, peppers, onions in a tomato red wine broth
- Gamberoni con Prosciutto - fresh shrimp with basil, prosciutto, and roasted pepper cream sauce
- Antipasto Misto - a savory blend of prosciutto, soppressata, Genoa salami, roasted bell peppers, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and milk mozzarella
Mains
Va Bene’s main courses showcase an impressive range of Italian classics and innovative dishes. Savor hand-tossed pizzas like the Margherita with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, or the Fungi Salsiccia featuring fresh mushrooms and Italian sausage. Pasta lovers will appreciate the delicate balance in dishes such as Penne Aglio Olio Peperoncino with broccoli and hot red pepper, and the rich Rigatoni alla Bolognese with homemade Italian meat sauce.
- Margherita Pizza - fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese
- Fungi Salsiccia Pizza - fresh mushrooms and Italian sausage
- Pollo con Pesto Pizza - homemade pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, mozzarella
- Frutti di Mare Pizza - topped with calamari, shrimp, and mussels
- Penne Aglio Olio Peperoncino con Broccoli - penne pasta, fresh broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hot red pepper
- Rigatoni alla Bolognese - rigatoni pasta with authentic homemade Italian meat sauce
- Gnocchi alla Vodka - homemade potato gnocchi in a pink vodka sauce with shallots, fresh tomatoes, and cream
- Linguine Vongole - linguine pasta with fresh clams in a white wine clam sauce
- Pollo alla Marsala - chicken breast sautéed with dry Marsala wine and wild mushrooms
- Lamb Shank - braised in red wine with rosemary demi and creamy feta risotto
Desserts and drinks
After a satisfying meal, indulge in Va Bene’s dessert offerings that complement their Italian fare perfectly. The restaurant also boasts an impressive selection of wines and cocktails, ideal for pairing with your meal or enjoying in the vibrant bar lounge. Whether you prefer a rich glass of Italian wine or a handcrafted cocktail, the drink menu is crafted to enhance your dining experience.
Signature specials
Distinctive dishes like the house favorite Salmone 'Va Bene' feature a pan-seared salmon filet with herb grain mustard sauce, roasted potatoes, and French beans, exhibiting the chef's dedication to vibrant flavors and quality ingredients. For those seeking something extraordinary, the Linguine Frutti di Mare combines shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and calamari in a fresh tomato sauce that captures the essence of the sea. Meat aficionados will appreciate the Stuffed Pork, a roasted pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto and parmesan cheese, finished with a savory mushroom demi glaze.
