Cafe Bella Vita Menu (2025 Update)
Cafe Bella Vita is a charming Italian cafe in Staten Island that offers a variety of amenities such as delivery, takeout, and catering services. With a cozy ambiance and attentive staff, it is a great place for gatherings or intimate dinners. The menu features a pre-fixe option that includes appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, showcasing delicious dishes like lobster ravioli in vodka sauce and veal Marsala. Customers rave about the flavorful and well-prepared food, as well as the accommodating staff who ensure a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant's tranquil setting, combined with its culinary excellence, makes it a go-to spot for those seeking quality Italian cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet night out or a lively celebration, Cafe Bella Vita offers a little slice of Italy in Staten Island.
All Day
Italian Meat Balls
Served over Pasta with Marinara Sauce.
Penne & Vodka
In a Pink Tomato Sauce.
Rigatoni Melanzana
Fresh Tomato and Basil, Eggplant & a touch of Cream.
Ravioli Della Nonna
Classic Tomato Sauce.
Fettuccine Filetto Di Pomodoro
with Prosciutto, Onions, Fresh Tomato & Basil.
Homemade Lasagna
Appetizers: Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes, Baked Clams, Mussels Possillipo, and more. Desserts: Tortoni, Spumoni, Parfait, Rice Pudding, and more.
Risotto Pescatore
Arborio Rice, Mixed Seafood, Light Tomato Sauce.
Risotto Primavera
Arborio Rice cooked with Mixed Vegetables.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with pasta.
Chicken Marsala
Fresh mozzarella & tomatoes, baked clams, mussels, eggplant, or soup. Dessert: tortoni, spumoni, parfait, rice pudding, cheesecake, mousse, tiramisu, or tartufo.
Chicken Francaise
Chicken FrancaiseAppetizer choices include mozzarella & tomatoes, clams, mussels, eggplant, penne, mozzarella sticks, antipasto, soup, or grilled chicken. Dessert choices include tortoni, spumoni, parfaits, puddings, cheesecakes, mousse cake, tiramisu, or tartufo.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Breasts of Chicken with Spinach, topped with Prosciutto, Egg in Brown Sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken on Bone, Rosemary, Garlic & Wine.
Chicken Contadina
Boneless Chicken with Sausage & Artichokes.
Chicken Filibustiere
Boneless Chicken with Garlic, Cherry Peppers & Wine.
Chicken Rollatini
Breast of Chicken Rolled and Stuffed with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, topped with Mushrooms & Marsala Wine.
Grilled Chicken
Breast of Chicken sliced, served over Mixed Salad with Our Famous House Dressing.
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Served with Pasta.
Veal Marsala
Rich veal dish served with your choice of various appetizers like fresh mozzarella or penne vodka sauce. Finish with a delightful dessert such as tiramisu or chocolate mousse cake.
Veal Francaise
Marsala, francaise or pizzaiola.
Veal Piccata
Tender veal with capers and lemon sauce. Appetizer includes options like Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes, Eggplant Rollatine, or Soup of the Day. Dessert includes choices such as Tiramisu, Italian Cheesecake, or Rice Pudding.
Veal A La Bella Vita
Topped with Prosciutto & Mozzarella.
Broiled Pork Chops
Pork ChopAppetizer Choice: Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes, Baked Clams Oreganata, Mussels Possillipo, Eggplant Rollatine, Penne Vodka Sauce, and more.Dessert Choice: Tortoni, Spumoni, Parfait, Rice Pudding, Italian Cheesecake, and more.
Pork Chop Parmigiana
Pork chop parmigiana with choice of appetizer and dessert. Appetizer options include mozzarella & tomatoes, clams, mussels, eggplant, pasta, mozzarella sticks, antipasto, soup, or chicken. Dessert choices span traditional Italian sweets like tortoni, spumoni, parfait, rice pudding, cheesecake, mousse cake, tiramisu, or tartufo.
Filet Of Sole Francaise
Filet of sole francaise Fresh fish. Choose an appetizer like Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes or Baked Clams Oreganata. Dessert options include Tiramisu, Italian Cheesecake, or Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Filet Of Almandine
Filet of almandine with fish. Appetizer choices include fresh mozzarella & tomatoes, baked clams, mussels, and more. Dessert options like tortoni, spumoni, cheesecake, tiramisu, and others.
Salmon Champagne Sauce
With Fresh Vegetable in Light Champagne Sauce.
Grilled Salmon
Served with dijon mustard.
Tilapia Isolanda
Pan Seared with Artichoke Hearts, Garlic & Oil, Splash of Lemon, in White Wine Sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Served with Pasta.
Shrimp Marinara
Served with Pasta.
Capesante
Scallops Pan Seared Served over Risotto.
Calamari Marinara
Served over Pasta.
Combination Seafood
Red or White Sauce served over Linguini.
Ossobuco Romana
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes, Baked Clams Oreganata, Mussels Possillipo, Eggplant Rollatine, and more. End with a classic Italian dessert.
Veal Chop Valdostana
Tender veal chop with various appetizer choices like fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, mussels Posillipo, or penne vodka sauce. Dessert options range from rice pudding to tiramisu.
Steak Marsala
Prime Cut Sirloin grilled & topped with Mushrooms & Marsala Wine.
Eggplant Napoleon
Layers of roasted eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with crab meat.
Hot Antipasto For Two
Spedini Romana
Grilled Calamari
Fried Calamari
Crispy battered calamari rings, served golden brown with marinara sauce drizzle.
Shrimp Cocktail ()
pieces.
Clams Cocktail In Half Shell ()
pieces.
Cold Antipasto
Traditional italian salad.
Caesar Salad For Two
Fresh romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Fried Zucchini
Crispy, golden-battered slices
Pasta E Fagioli
Penne pasta with hearty tomato sauce, tender beans, and fresh herbs.
House Salad
Mixture of Baby Greens, Tomato, Roasted Pepper, Slice of Mozzarella & Dressing.
Rigatoni All Amatriciana
Rigatoni in Red Sauce with Prosciutto.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti cooked in Butter Sauce, Egg, Prosciutto, Parmigiano Cheese.
Fusilli Al Pesto
Fusilli Pasta with Pesto Sauce, Sundried Tomatoes, & Touch of Cream.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Egg White Pasta in Cream Sauce.
Cappellini Al Profumo Di Mare
with Clams, Shrimp, Scallops and Calamari.
Linguine A La Vongole
Dozen Clams over Linguine, White or Red Sauce.
Broiled Salmon
with Dijon Mustard.
Filet Of Sole Oreganata
Sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil & Wine, Topped with Seasoned Bread Crumbs.
Tilapia Marechiara
Sauteed with White Wine, Garlic, Light Tomato Sauce, Clams and Mussels.
Calamari Louisiana
Served over Pasta.
Shrimp A La Buffera
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp topped with melted Mozzarella.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Served over mixed green salad with our famous house dressing.
Twin Lobster Tails
Potato of the day, spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Breast Alla Valdostana
Double Breast of Chicken with Prosciutto & Mozzarella in Brown Sauce.
Chicken Santa Elena
Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Butter and Lemon.
Chicken Piemontese
Breast of Chicken with Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil.
Chicken Milanese
Pan-fried, sliced & mixed with Mixed Green Salad.
Chicken San Lorenzo
Double breast of Chicken, sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil, Chopped Tomatoes in Wine Sauce.
Veal Carciofi
with Artichokes, Garlic and Onions.
Veal Alla Bella Vita
Veal Topped with Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Peppers, and Artichokes.
Veal Vesuviano
Fresh Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Onions.
Veal Capricciosa
Pan-fried topped with Chopped Tomatoes, Onions & Virgin Olive Oil.
Pork Chops Murphy
Topped with Sweet and Hot Peppers.
Center Cut Broiled Pork Chops
Center cut broiled pork chops served with your choice of Potato of The Day, Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, or Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce.
Boneless Shell Steak
Served with home potatoes.
Milk Fed Veal Chop
First Cut.
Veal Genovese
Sauteed Veal, Eggplant & Mozzarella in Light Pesto Sauce.
Veal Arcobaleno
Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Lemon & Butter.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed green goodness, perfect for health-conscious diners seeking a flavorful leafy greens option.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Baked Potato
Cooked in an oven.
Cheese Cake (Italian)
Rich, creamy Italian cheesecake topped with a drizzle of strawberry sauce and accompanied by dollops of whipped cream.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Rich chocolate mousse cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Tiramisu
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa and chocolate shavings, served with a side of whipped cream.
Tartufo Baci Ball
Tortoni
Spumoni
Rice Pudding
Creamy, sweet pudding made with tender rice, and other spice
Penne Con Zucchini
Penne with Sauteed Zucchini in Virgin Olive Oil.
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne tossed in Pink Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto.
Rigatoni Broccoli
Rigatoni with Sauteed Broccoli in Virgin Olive Oil.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Pasta with a tomato based red sauce.
Ravioli Marinara (Cheese)
Tortoni, spumoni, parfait, or rice pudding.
Homemade Lasagna
Lasagna topped with layers of cheese and sauce. Choice of size (Small, Large). Accompanied by options like Mussels Posillipo or Mozzarella Sticks. Dessert choices include Tortoni or Spumoni.
Chicken Caesar
Breast of Chicken, Grilled & Sliced, Served over Caesar Salad.
Grilled Chicken
Breast of Chicken Sliced over Mixed Green Salad with Our Famous House Dressing.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with Pasta.
Chicken Marsala
- Sizes: Small or Large. - Select appetizers like Mussels Posillipo or Mozzarella en Carozza.- Desserts include Tortoni or Rice Pudding.- Sides: Potato of the Day, Spaghetti with Marinara or Tomato Sauce.
Chicken Francaise
Choose size and one appetizer (options include mussels, pasta, mozzarella, or soup). Dessert options like Tortoni or spumoni. Served with potato or spaghetti.
Chicken Rollatine
Breast of Chicken Rolled and Stuffed with Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese, topped with Mushrooms and Marsala.
Chicken San Lorenzo
Breast of Chicken sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil, Chopped Tomatoes and Wine Sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
White & Dark Bone in Chicken Pieces, Sausage, White Wine, seasoned with Garlic and Rosemary.
Risotto Giardiniera
Arborio Rice cooked with Mixed Vegetables.
Risotto Pescatore
Arborio Rice, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Scallops, and Calamari in Light Tomato Sauce.
Veal Siciliana
Topped with Ham, Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheese and Brown Sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with Pasta.
Veal Francaise
Marsala, Francaise or Pizzaiola.
Veal A La Bella Vita
Topped with Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Artichokes.
Filet Of Sole Francaise
Filet of sole francaise. Fish. Choose size, appetizer, dessert, and side (potato or spaghetti with sauce).
Filet Of Sole Almondine
Filet of sole almondine with diverse appetizer choices such as Penne Vodka Sauce or Mozzarella Sticks, served with Potato of The Day or spaghetti options. Dessert choices include Tortoni or Rice Pudding.
Tilapia Marechiaro
Sauteed with White Wine, Garlic & Light Tomato Sauce, served with Clams & Mussels.
Salmon Champagne Sauce
Sauteed with Fresh Vegetable in Light Champagne Sauce.
Broiled Salmon
Served with dijon mustard.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Served with Pasta.
Shrimp Marinara
Served over Pasta.
Shrimp Francaise
Served over Pasta, Same Sauce.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Served over Pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Served over Pasta.
Shrimp Oreganata
Shrimp oreganataAvailable in small or large. Choose an appetizer like Mussels Posillipo or Mozzarella Sticks. Dessert options include Tortoni or Spumoni. Served with Potato of the Day or spaghetti.
Combination Seafood
Red Sauce, Served over Pasta.
Jumbo Shrimp Oreganata ()
pieces.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with crab meat.
Hot Antipasto
Traditional italian salad.
Spedini Romana
Garlic Bread
Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Clams Oreganata
Shrimp Cocktail ()
pieces.
Clams Cocktail
Tender clams in a rich tomato-based sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
Cold Antipasto
Traditional italian salad.
Caesar Salad For Two
Fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing.
Fried Zucchini
Crispy, golden-battered slices
Pasta E Fagioli
Tender pasta and creamy beans in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
Rigatoni All Amatriciana
Rigatoni in Red Sauce with Prosciutto.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti cooked in Butter Sauce, Egg, Prosciutto, Parmigiano Cheese.
Fusilli Al Pesto
Fusilli Pasta with Pesto Sauce, Sundried Tomatoes, & Touch of Cream.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Egg White Pasta in Cream Sauce.
Cappellini Al Profumo Di Mare
with Clams, Shrimp, Scallops and Calamari.
Linguine A La Vongole
Dozen Clams over Linguine, White or Red Sauce.
Filet Of Sole Oreganata
Sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil & Wine Topped with Seasoned Bread Crumbs.
Tilapia Isolana
Pan Seared with Artichoke Hearts, Garlic & Oil, Splash of Lemon in a White Wine Sauce.
Calamari Marinara Over Pasta
Tomato sauce.
Scallops
Sauteed in Butter, Lemon and Wine.
Shrimp A La Buffera
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp topped with melted Mozzarella.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Served over Mixed Green Salad with Our Famous House Dressing.
Twin oz. Lobster Tail
Lobster Tail - Twin oz. lobster tails. Served with a choice of Potato of The Day or spaghetti with either marinara or tomato sauce.
/ Broiled Chicken
Half broiled chicken served with your choice of potato of the day, spaghetti with marinara, or spaghetti with tomato sauce.
Chicken Breast Alla Valdostana
Double Breast of Chicken with Prosciutto & Mozzarella in Brown Sauce.
Chicken Santa Elena
Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Butter and Lemon.
Chicken Piemontese
Breast of Chicken with Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil.
Chicken Milanese
Pan-fried, sliced & mixed with Mixed Green Salad.
Veal Carciofi
with Artichokes, Garlic and Onions.
Saltimbocca Romana
Topped with Prosciutto, Egg, Spinach in Brown Sauce.
Veal Piccata
Tender veal served with a choice of potato of the day, spaghetti with marinara, or spaghetti with tomato sauce.
Veal Vesuviano
Fresh Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Onions.
Veal Capricciosa
Pan-fried topped with Chopped Tomatoes, Onions & Virgin Olive Oil.
Pork Chop Valdostana
Stuffed Pork Chop, Spinach, Ricotta, Topped with Mushrooms, Marsala Wine.
Center Cut Broiled Pork Chops
Succulent pork chops; choice of potato of the day, spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Boneless Shell Steak
Served with home potatoes.
Sauteed Broccoli
Sauteed Broccoli bursting with healthy nutrients and vibrant flavors.
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed green goodness, perfect for health-conscious diners seeking a flavorful leafy greens option.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Baked Potato
Cooked in an oven.
Cheese Cake (Italian)
Creamy Italian cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with a drizzle of strawberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Rich chocolate mousse cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Tiramisu
Layers of mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa, garnished with chocolate shavings and a side of whipped cream.
Tartufo Baci Ball
Tortoni
Spumoni
Rice Pudding
Creamy, sweet pudding made with tender rice, and other spice
Ice Cream Roll Cake
Chocolate cake roll filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.