La Veranda Ristorante Italiano – Italian
La Veranda transports diners to a sun-kissed Italian terrace where the rhythmic clinking of wine glasses mingles with the enticing aroma of garlic-rubbed bruschetta and simmering seafood. The kitchen masterfully balances the rustic and the refined, serving up golden mounds of calamari fritti alongside elegant ribbons of smoked salmon and savory scampi wrapped in pancetta. It is a sanctuary of coastal charm, inviting guests to linger over vibrant antipasto platters and soul-warming minestrone in an atmosphere of timeless Mediterranean elegance.
444, Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, 94565 https://www.laverandapittsburg.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, carnivore, aip, renal, alkaline, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Seafood Sampler - $28: sautéed mussels, fried calamari, grilled prawns Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $18: fried calamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Pancetta - $15: four grilled prawns wrapped with Italian bacon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone - $8: fresh vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $6: garlic bread, butter, olive oil, herbs, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $10: toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, garlic, pesto, capers, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Antipasto - $15: roasted vegetables, goat & gorgonzola cheeses, olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio Cipriani - $16: raw slices filet mignon, arugula, parmesan, capers, dijon sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $16: smoked salmon, goat cheese, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $16: sautéed in garlic tomato lemon white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Salad - $7: baby greens, dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovy dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queen's Salad - $9: baby greens, walnuts, gorgonzola, honey dijon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niscoise Salad - $19: grilled salmon, baby greens, avocado, boiled egg, tomato, roasted bell pepper, olives, dijon vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Louie - $17: baby shrimp, baby greens, avocado, boiled egg, tomato, roasted bell pepper, olives, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $12: fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veranda Salad - $9: spinach, arugula, feta, olives, tomatoes, vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza and Calzone
- Margherita - $18: fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Tequila - $22: tequila salsa verde, chicken, avocado, fresh cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage and Mushroom - $19: fennel seed Italian sausage, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni and Mushroom - $19: pepperoni, mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Crudo - $21: prosciutto, pears, gorgonzola cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beautiful Garden - $21: roasted vegetables, fresh garlic, pesto sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $15: mozzarella & provolone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Pizza - $16: garlic butter basil sauce, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Pizza - $22: smoked salmon, onions, green peppercorns Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calzone - $20: fresh spinach, roasted onions, garlic, feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $17: diced grilled chicken breast, tartar sauce, sliced tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich - $17: meatballs with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Steak Sandwich - $22: New York steak, grilled mushroom & onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Veranda Burger - $17: sirloin ground beef with blue cheese, swiss or cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage Sandwich - $17: Italian sausage with marinara sauce, onions, peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $17: parmesan cheese and cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini alla Cecca - $16: marinara, fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams - $20: clams, garlic, lemon & white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettini Piedmontese - $17: ground Italian sausage meat sauce, chili flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Spaghettini - $24: mussels, 3 jumbo prawns, calamari w/ lobster bisque sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Three-Mushroom - $18: porcini, portobello & white mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettini Carbonara - $18: spinach, pancetta & egg cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccini Pesto Genovese - $18: creamy pesto sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi of the Day - $19: homemade potato dumplings, choice of sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli of the Day - $18: cheese or beef ravioli, choice of sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Baked Lasagna - $22: baked with ground Italian sausage meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17: eggplant baked in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $23: home made fish & chips served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saltimbocca - $24: baked chicken breast, prosciutto, mushroom wine sauce, cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $27: grilled filet of salmon, garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Picatta - $25: sautéed prawns w/ lemon white wine sauce & capers Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ribeye Steak - $39: grilled Ribeye steak, peppercorn cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner
- Chicken Picatta - $24: chicken breast, lemon white wine, garlic & capers Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Scaloppine - $28: veal tenderloin with mushroom & marsala wine Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Petrale Sole - $27: fresh Petrale sole, lemon, white wine garlic sauce & capers Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $25: breaded chicken breast baked with penne marinara & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Ganache - $9: rich chocolate mousse, fresh strawberries & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Creme Brule - $9: rich custard topped with caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $9: espresso flavored ladyfingers with mascarpone cheese
- Cheesecake - $9: graham cracker crust with creamy cheese filling
- Spumoni - $9: cherry, pistachio & chocolate Italian ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Sodas
- Iced Tea - $3
- Juice - $4: Cranberry or Orange
- San Pellegrino - $5: 500 ml
- Coffee or Hot Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $3
Add-ons
- Add Meatballs - $6
- Add Chicken - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Four Prawns - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
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