Fortunato – Italian
Fortunato invites guests into a vibrant, soul-warming space where the aroma of freshly baked house bread and savory lamb meatballs sets the stage for a convivial feast. Artisanal platters of salumi and creamy burrata give way to coastal inspirations like crisp fritto misto and mussels bathed in aromatic "crazy water," all balanced by the smoky depth of charred escarole and radicchio. It is a sophisticated yet approachable retreat where every plate captures the essence of rustic elegance and the simple joy of lingering over a beautifully crafted meal.
104, Kirk Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, 24011 http://www.fortunatoroanoke.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Fortunato
Dairy-Free at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Whole Branzino and Roasted Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Whole Branzino and Roasted Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Fritto Misto and Minestrone. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charred Escarole & Radicchio and Duck Ragu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charred Escarole & Radicchio, Pork Milanese and Arugula Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Olives, Hot Damn and Black Manhattan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Fortunato
Fortunato in Roanoke has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Minestrone and Roasted Squash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Fortunato
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salumi | 69.2 g | 59.4 g |
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Tagliatelle Bolgonese | 25.9 g | 55.1 g |
| Duck Ragu | 15.4 g | 47.9 g |
| Charred Escarole & Radicchio | 15.8 g | 42.5 g |
| Fritto Misto | 79 g | 37.9 g |
| Bianco | 47.8 g | 37.9 g |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara | 5.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Black Manhattan | 33 g | 33.7 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Squash Risotto | 34.3 g | 30.6 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- House Bread - $8: Olive Oil & Smoked Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Meatballs - $15: Lamb with Raisins, Pine Nuts, Marinara & Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $16: Burrata, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Calabrian Chile Crisp, Local Honey & Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salumi - $15: Chef’s Choice Meats with House Bread, Assorted Pickled Vegetables & Marinated Olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaggi - $15: Chef’s Choice Cheese with House Bread, Seasonal Mostarda & Assorted Pickled Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $18: Fried Calamari, Artichokes, Lemons & Pepperoncini with Pepperoncini Garlic Mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels in Crazy Water - $16: Mussels, White Wine, Fennel, Onion, Garlic, Tomato & Calabrian Chiles with House Bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $12: Lacinato Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Chickpeas, Parmigiano Reggiano & Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Escarole & Radicchio - $12: Escarole, Radicchio, Pecorino Romano, Smoked Pancetta, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $8: Arugula, Pistachios, Citrus, Olive Oil, Gorgonzola & Anchovies Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone - $8: Soup of Mixed Winter Veggies, Pasta, & White Beans with Pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $18: Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella & Basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaggi - $16: Tomato Sauce, Caciocavallo, Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Garlic & Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anchovy - $16: Tomato Sauce, Capers, Red Onion, Oregano & Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Speck & Fennel - $18: Panna, Speck Ham, Fennel, Scamorza & Honey Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Meatball Pizza - $18: Panna, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Oregano, Topped with Arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianco - $16: Panna, Mushrooms, Three Cheese, Garlic & Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Risotto
- Baked Shells - $17: Baked Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini all’Arrabiatta - $17: Bucatini Pasta, Spicy Tomato Sauce with Calabrian Chiles, Stracciatella & Pecorino Romano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Bolgonese - $20: Tagliatelle Pasta, Ground Beef & Pork, Sofrito, Tomato, Cream & Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Ragu - $18: Gemelli Pasta, Duck, Porcini & Mixed Local Mushroom Sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti alla Carbonara - $18: Spaghetti, Guanciale, Egg Yolk, Pecorino Romano & Black Pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette with Sausage - $18: Orecchiette Pasta, Spicy Fennel Sausage, Rapini, Garlic, Pecorino Romano & Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash Risotto - $18: Carnaroli Risotto with Butternut Squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, Brown Butter & Smoked Walnut, Parsley & Sage Gremolata Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pork Milanese - $22: Pepperoncini Marinated Fried Pork Cutlet Served with Arugula & Charred Lemon, Topped with Salsa Verde & Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Whole Branzino - $28: With Olive Tapenade & Green Apple, Orange, Arugula, Red Onion & Fennel Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17: Tomato Sauce, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef in Sauce - $24: Gracious Day Grains Polenta, Braised Beef Chuck, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Red Wine & Pecorino Romano Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Broccoli - $8: Roasted with Anchovy Butter & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Squash - $9: Aged Balsamic, Sage Brown Butter & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Olives - $8: Castelvetrano Olives with Orange & Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- Negroni - $13: Gin, Campari, Cocchi Torino
- Gin & Italian - $13: Gin, Cocchi Torino, Peach Bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aperol Spritz - $13: Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange
- Dangerous Beauty - $13: Gin, Capitoline White Vermouth, Mint, Lime, Sugar & Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Damn - $13: Bourbon, Ancho Reyes, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Orange & Cherry Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Black Manhattan - $13: Rye Whiskey, Cocchi Torino, Cardamaro, Cardamom Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Fortunato Spritz - $13: Amaro Nonino, Sparkling Malvasia, Orange Slice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- On the Veranda - $13: Tequila, Montenegro, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Bitters, Maldon Salt Garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Summer in Seville - $13: Gin, Mommenpop Seville Orange, Dolin Blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Witch, Don’t Kill My Vibe - $13: Reposado Tequila, Strega, Lemon, Agave, Aquafaba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Mocktails - $5: Seasonal non-alcoholic options
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortunato
- Is Fortunato dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Fortunato has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Whole Branzino and Roasted Olives.
- What can I eat at Fortunato on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Whole Branzino and Roasted Olives carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Fortunato have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Olives and Hot Damn.
- Is Fortunato gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Fortunato?
- Salumi, at roughly 59.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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