Va de Vie – Mediterranean
This vibrant bistro invites guests into a world of global inspiration, where the air is filled with the comforting scent of golden-crusted chicken pot pie and savory Italian meatballs. From the delicate crunch of fresh crab cakes to the creamy indulgence of burrata paired with seasonal salads, every dish is a celebration of bold textures and artful presentation. It is a place where sophisticated flavors meet a relaxed, social energy, making it the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of shared plates and spirited conversation.
Va de Vie, Mount Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94596, United States https://vadevi.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Diet fit at Va de Vie
Dairy-Free at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Salad and Pommes Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Crab Cakes and Artisan Gelato or Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mushroom Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mushroom Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Salad, Starfall and Apple-Pomegranate Sangria. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huckleberry Bread Pudding, Burrata and Beet Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Va de Vie
Va de Vie in Contra Costa County has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Crab Cakes and Truth-Teller (Zero Proof). 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 Va de Vie
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Ahi Tartare | 111.2 g | 33.4 g |
| Va De Vi Burger | 54.8 g | 32.9 g |
| Dessert Tasting for Two | 70 g | 23.5 g |
| Braised Beef Short Rib | 62.8 g | 21.2 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Lechon | 80 g | 14.1 g |
| Grilled New York Steak | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| Cinnamon-Honey Hot Toddy | 18.6 g | 12.3 g |
| Spiced Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots | 39.8 g | 8.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mushroom Soup - $4: cremini mushrooms, thyme garlic, heavy cream, topped with truffle oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas - $15: housemade dough filled with mushrooms, corn, and oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $19: burrata, caponata, balsamic glaze, toasted pine nuts, grilled bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $18: blue crab, mango chutney, evoo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tartare - $19: hand line-caught tuna, lemon zest, sesame oil, soy, wasabi tobiko, sesame rice crackers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Apple-Persimmon Salad - $15: persimmon, honeycrisp apples, arugula, endive, persimmon dressing, goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $15: golden & candy-striped beets, quinoa, redbor kale, green goddess dressing & sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Va De Vi Burger - $17: house ground patty, cheddar cheese, bacon-onion-rum jam, ranch dressing, dill pickles, lettuce, pommes frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Meatballs - $18: marinara sauce, meatballs, grana padano, grilled garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $15: chicken breast, carrots, cremini mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, peas, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Korean Beef Skewers - $19: kimchi fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $17: kaffir lime basmati rice, roasted eggplant & carrots Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled New York Steak - $25: new york steak, potato-cheddar gratin, chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $15: chipotle grilled chicken, organic corn tortillas, pico de gallo, queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Short Rib - $21: mascarpone polenta, natural jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon - $19: crispy pork belly, rice cakes, pickled onions, sweet chili-soy glaze Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella - $19: saffron rice, seafood stock, chorizo, pei mussels, shrimp, white wine, romesco, peas Dietary tags: Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $18: tempura battered white fish, tartar sauce, coleslaw, pomme frites Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Curry Shrimp - $19: coconut rice cake, fresno chili’s, chimichurri Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alaskan Black Cod - $23: soy glaze, ginger soy beurre blanc, orange oil, potato cake, ocean salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Risotto
- Mac & Cheese - $18: elbow macaroni pasta, mornay sauce, smoked brisket, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Gnocchi - $18: artichoke hearts, Italian sausage, cream, sun dried tomatoes, grana padano, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Risotto - $18: arborio rice, roasted leeks mixed mushrooms, grana padano tuile Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Spiced Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots - $15: creamy whipped lentils, walnut topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $15: fried brussel sprouts, pears, pomegranate, bacon, candied walnuts, lemon juice, parmesan, greek yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio e Pepe Biscuit - $5: herb compound butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pommes Frites - $13: fried kennebec potatoes tossed with olive oil, garlic & parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Huckleberry Bread Pudding - $15: crème anglaise, huckleberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- French Apple Pie - $15: streusel topping, salted caramel gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dessert Tasting for Two - $20: mini souffle, blondie, huckleberry bread pudding, french apple pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Guittard Chocolate Souffle - $15: creme anglasie & chantilly cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- White Chocolate Blondie - $15: warm blonde brownie topped with chocolate & caramel sauce with vanilla bean gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Artisan Gelato or Sorbet - $10: selection changes daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Velaris - $17: prairie gin, barrow’s ginger liqueur, pear puree, rosemary simple syrup, lemon juice, ginger bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- The Bone Carver - $17: barrel aged four roses bourbon, aperol, amaro montenegro, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Espresso Martini - $17: 360 vanilla vodka, bailey’s, kahlua, espresso, foam
- Cinnamon-Honey Hot Toddy - $17: korbel brandy, cinnamon-honey, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Starfall - $17: reyka vodka, pink peppercorn-thyme simple syrup, fresh victor grapefruit-sea salt, lemon juice, grapefruit bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Truth-Teller (Zero Proof) - $10: kiwi puree, lemonade, simple syrup, lemon juice, sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Apple-Pomegranate Sangria - $17: bululu garnacha, green apple puree, pama, korbel brandy, simple syrup, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Shadowsinger (Zero Proof) - $10: pear puree, cranberry juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Kiwi Margarita - $17: milagro tequila, kiwi puree, agave, lime juice, tajin-salt rim Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Va de Vie
- Is Va de Vie dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Va de Vie has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Salad and Pommes Frites.
- What can I eat at Va de Vie on a dairy-free diet?
- Beet Salad and Pommes Frites 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 Va de Vie have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beet Salad and Starfall.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Va de Vie?
- Chicken Pot Pie, at roughly 64.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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