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: keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, sirtfood, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- House Bread - $8: Olive Oil & Smoked Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Meatballs - $15: Lamb with Raisins, Pine Nuts, Marinara & Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Burrata - $16: Burrata, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Calabrian Chile Crisp, Local Honey & Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Salumi - $15: Chef’s Choice Meats with House Bread, Assorted Pickled Vegetables & Marinated Olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Formaggi - $15: Chef’s Choice Cheese with House Bread, Seasonal Mostarda & Assorted Pickled Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Fritto Misto - $18: Fried Calamari, Artichokes, Lemons & Pepperoncini with Pepperoncini Garlic Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mussels in Crazy Water - $16: Mussels, White Wine, Fennel, Onion, Garlic, Tomato & Calabrian Chiles with House Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Kale Salad - $12: Lacinato Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Chickpeas, Parmigiano Reggiano & Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Charred Escarole & Radicchio - $12: Escarole, Radicchio, Pecorino Romano, Smoked Pancetta, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Arugula Salad - $8: Arugula, Pistachios, Citrus, Olive Oil, Gorgonzola & Anchovies Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Minestrone - $8: Soup of Mixed Winter Veggies, Pasta, & White Beans with Pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Margherita - $18: Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella & Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Formaggi - $16: Tomato Sauce, Caciocavallo, Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Garlic & Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Anchovy - $16: Tomato Sauce, Capers, Red Onion, Oregano & Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Speck & Fennel - $18: Panna, Speck Ham, Fennel, Scamorza & Honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Meatball Pizza - $18: Panna, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Oregano, Topped with Arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bianco - $16: Panna, Mushrooms, Three Cheese, Garlic & Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Baked Shells - $17: Baked Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bucatini all’Arrabiatta - $17: Bucatini Pasta, Spicy Tomato Sauce with Calabrian Chiles, Stracciatella & Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tagliatelle Bolgonese - $20: Tagliatelle Pasta, Ground Beef & Pork, Sofrito, Tomato, Cream & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Duck Ragu - $18: Gemelli Pasta, Duck, Porcini & Mixed Local Mushroom Sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti alla Carbonara - $18: Spaghetti, Guanciale, Egg Yolk, Pecorino Romano & Black Pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Orecchiette with Sausage - $18: Orecchiette Pasta, Spicy Fennel Sausage, Rapini, Garlic, Pecorino Romano & Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Squash Risotto - $18: Carnaroli Risotto with Butternut Squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, Brown Butter & Smoked Walnut, Parsley & Sage Gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Pork Milanese - $22: Pepperoncini Marinated Fried Pork Cutlet Served with Arugula & Charred Lemon, Topped with Salsa Verde & Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Whole Branzino - $28: With Olive Tapenade & Green Apple, Orange, Arugula, Red Onion & Fennel Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17: Tomato Sauce, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef in Sauce - $24: Gracious Day Grains Polenta, Braised Beef Chuck, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Red Wine & Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Broccoli - $8: Roasted with Anchovy Butter & Parmigiano Reggiano
- Roasted Squash - $9: Aged Balsamic, Sage Brown Butter & Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Olives - $8: Castelvetrano Olives with Orange & Rosemary Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Negroni - $13: Gin, Campari, Cocchi Torino
- Gin & Italian - $13: Gin, Cocchi Torino, Peach Bitters
- Aperol Spritz - $13: Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange
- Dangerous Beauty - $13: Gin, Capitoline White Vermouth, Mint, Lime, Sugar & Orange Bitters
- Hot Damn - $13: Bourbon, Ancho Reyes, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Orange & Cherry Bitters
- Black Manhattan - $13: Rye Whiskey, Cocchi Torino, Cardamaro, Cardamom Bitters
- Fortunato Spritz - $13: Amaro Nonino, Sparkling Malvasia, Orange Slice
- On the Veranda - $13: Tequila, Montenegro, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Bitters, Maldon Salt Garnish
- Summer in Seville - $13: Gin, Mommenpop Seville Orange, Dolin Blanc
- Witch, Don’t Kill My Vibe - $13: Reposado Tequila, Strega, Lemon, Agave, Aquafaba
- Mocktails - $5: Seasonal non-alcoholic options