La Vita é Bella – Italian
Bathed in a warm, inviting glow, La Vita é Bella celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean through a menu that honors fresh, seasonal ingredients and coastal traditions. Guests linger over velvety burrata and steaming bowls of briny clams and mussels, while colorful salads like the strawberry-studded arugula bring a bright, garden-fresh crunch to the table. It is a place where the simple joy of a well-crafted meal turns an ordinary evening into a beautiful, sun-soaked Italian escape.
2411, 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121 https://www.lavitaebellarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Caesar - $12: Classic Caesar salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braccio Di Ferro - $12: Fresh spinach topped with Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts tossed with extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mista - $10: Mixed greens with Roma tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilia - $15: Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives and celery mixed with extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Strawberry - $14: Arugula, strawberries, walnuts & bleu cheese, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Caprese - $14: Sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vongole E Cozze - $21: Fresh clams or mussels (or both) steamed in white wine, garlic, olive oil, butter, red pepper flake, parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piatto Misto - $19: An assortment of Italian meats, roasted vegetables & chesses Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppe - $10: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $20: Fresh mozzarella, rugola, prosciutto, and extra-virgin olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamberoni Pistacchio - $21: Prawns sauteed with garlic and brandy in a pistacchio lemon sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpette (Meatballs) - $16: House-made meatballs with Italian plum tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Bruschette
- Classica - $10: Roma Tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi - $10: Chopped portabello mushrooms, garlic, oregano, basil & balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive - $10: Finely chopped Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combinazione - $10: Your choice of any two bruschette toppings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Vitello Portofino - $28: Veal scaloppine topped with thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma & sage in a port wine reduction, and a touch of cream. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Parmiggiana - $28: Chicken breast breaded and topped with tomato sauce and provolone. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Piccata - $26: Chicken breast, with a lemon, caper, garlic butter sauce. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Marsala - $26: Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, a touch of cream, and fresh herbs. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Piccata - $28: Fresh salmon with a lemon, caper, garlic butter sauce. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $28: Spicy seafood stew with calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, white wine, garlic & Roma tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood of the day: Please ask your server for selection. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Crepes
- Funghi Salsiccia - $19: Crepe filled with champignon mushrooms & Italian sausage in a cream parmigiano sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto - $19: Crepe filled with prosciutto di Parma & a creamy parmigiana sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spinaci - $18: Crepe filled with spinach & a creamy parmigiana sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rigatoni Boscaiola - $23: Rigatoni pasta in a tomato meat sauce with sweet peas, mushrooms & a touch of cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $23: Layers of fresh pasta, béchamel, tomato meat sauce, & Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti al Porro - $20: Homemade spaghetti tossed with leeks, Roma tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne al Pesto - $22: Penne pasta with potatoes in our homemade pesto sauce with a touch of cream, topped with Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi al Forno - $22: Potato dumplings baked with Roma tomatoes, spinach & fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $22: Homemade spaghetti, pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino cheese & black pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti di Mare - $28: Homemade spaghetti tossed with tiger prawns, clams, mussels, Roma tomatoes, garlic & white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Porcini - $24: Jumbo cheese ravioli in an Italian porcini mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cannelloni - $24: Fresh pasta roll stuffed with ragu of beef & fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farfalle Salmone - $24: Bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon, leeks, fresh herbs & cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Tartufo - $24: Homemade pasta with Italian sausage, mushrooms, cream sauce & black truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Pepirosso - $24: Roasted bell pepper puree, Italian sausage, fresh herbs and a touch of cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni di Pesce - $28: Prawns, calamari, salmon, mahi-mahi, and garlic with extra virgin olive oil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farfalle Siciliana - $24: Bow-tie pasta, prawns, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, capers, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Polpette - $22: Homemade meatballs in an Italian plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Bolognese - $22: Cheese-filled ravioli in a meaty tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Mondello - $25: Prawns, cherry tomato, pistacchio pesto, and fresh ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $20: Fresh mozzarella, sliced Roma tomatoes, tomato sauce & fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa - $22: Ham, artichoke hearts, Italian sausage, mozzarella & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia - $22: Sausage, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, mozzarella & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $22: Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni e Salsiccia - $22: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Stagioni - $22: Mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, red bell peppers, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Carne - $23: Sausage, salami, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rugola - $22: Prosciutto di Parma, mascarpone cheese, arugula, mozzarella, shaved Parmesan & tomato sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salame Piccante - $22: Spicy salame, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto e Funghi - $22: Champignon mushrooms, prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tartufo - $22: Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, and black truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calzone - $22: Italian sausage, red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stromboli - $22: Rolled & stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, ham, salami & parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetariana - $22: Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, onion, garlic, broccoli, zucchini, olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of Vegetables: Seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Spaghetti: Plain spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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