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, nut-free, dairy-free, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, sirtfood, macrobiotic, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Caesar - $12: Classic Caesar salad
- Braccio Di Ferro - $12: Fresh spinach topped with Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts tossed with extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Mista - $10: Mixed greens with Roma tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Sicilia - $15: Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives and celery mixed with extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Strawberry - $14: Arugula, strawberries, walnuts & bleu cheese, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Caprese - $14: Sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Vongole E Cozze - $21: Fresh clams or mussels (or both) steamed in white wine, garlic, olive oil, butter, red pepper flake, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Piatto Misto - $19: An assortment of Italian meats, roasted vegetables & chesses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Zuppe - $10: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Burrata - $20: Fresh mozzarella, rugola, prosciutto, and extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Gamberoni Pistacchio - $21: Prawns sauteed with garlic and brandy in a pistacchio lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Polpette (Meatballs) - $16: House-made meatballs with Italian plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classica - $10: Roma Tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Funghi - $10: Chopped portabello mushrooms, garlic, oregano, basil & balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Olive - $10: Finely chopped Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & olive oil
- Combinazione - $10: Your choice of any two bruschette toppings. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Parmiggiana - $28: Chicken breast breaded and topped with tomato sauce and provolone. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Piccata - $26: Chicken breast, with a lemon, caper, garlic butter sauce. Served with your choice of a side of vegetables or spaghetti. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cioppino - $28: Spicy seafood stew with calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, white wine, garlic & Roma tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Seafood of the day: Please ask your server for selection. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Funghi Salsiccia - $19: Crepe filled with champignon mushrooms & Italian sausage in a cream parmigiano sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Prosciutto - $19: Crepe filled with prosciutto di Parma & a creamy parmigiana sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spinaci - $18: Crepe filled with spinach & a creamy parmigiana sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni Boscaiola - $23: Rigatoni pasta in a tomato meat sauce with sweet peas, mushrooms & a touch of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lasagna - $23: Layers of fresh pasta, béchamel, tomato meat sauce, & Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti al Porro - $20: Homemade spaghetti tossed with leeks, Roma tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gnocchi al Forno - $22: Potato dumplings baked with Roma tomatoes, spinach & fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $22: Homemade spaghetti, pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino cheese & black pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti di Mare - $28: Homemade spaghetti tossed with tiger prawns, clams, mussels, Roma tomatoes, garlic & white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Ravioli Porcini - $24: Jumbo cheese ravioli in an Italian porcini mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannelloni - $24: Fresh pasta roll stuffed with ragu of beef & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Farfalle Salmone - $24: Bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon, leeks, fresh herbs & cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fettuccine Tartufo - $24: Homemade pasta with Italian sausage, mushrooms, cream sauce & black truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Gnocchi Pepirosso - $24: Roasted bell pepper puree, Italian sausage, fresh herbs and a touch of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Rigatoni di Pesce - $28: Prawns, calamari, salmon, mahi-mahi, and garlic with extra virgin olive oil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Farfalle Siciliana - $24: Bow-tie pasta, prawns, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, capers, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Polpette - $22: Homemade meatballs in an Italian plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ravioli Bolognese - $22: Cheese-filled ravioli in a meaty tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rigatoni Mondello - $25: Prawns, cherry tomato, pistacchio pesto, and fresh ricotta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Margherita - $20: Fresh mozzarella, sliced Roma tomatoes, tomato sauce & fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Capricciosa - $22: Ham, artichoke hearts, Italian sausage, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salsiccia - $22: Sausage, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pepperoni - $22: Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pepperoni e Salsiccia - $22: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quattro Stagioni - $22: Mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, red bell peppers, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quattro Carne - $23: Sausage, salami, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rugola - $22: Prosciutto di Parma, mascarpone cheese, arugula, mozzarella, shaved Parmesan & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salame Piccante - $22: Spicy salame, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prosciutto e Funghi - $22: Champignon mushrooms, prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tartufo - $22: Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, and black truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Calzone - $22: Italian sausage, red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stromboli - $22: Rolled & stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, ham, salami & parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetariana - $22: Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, onion, garlic, broccoli, zucchini, olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Side of Vegetables: Seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Side of Spaghetti: Plain spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic