How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The restaurant offers a diverse menu with extensive options including 20 different dietary categories, ranging from Italian classics to wraps.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Vitale's Italian Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like hand-rolled meatballs, manicotti, and mostaccioli al forno.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

This budget-friendly ($) Italian restaurant provides good value through its diverse menu selection and straightforward, accessible dining experience.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, lively sports-bar atmosphere featuring a diverse Italian menu with extensive dietary options like keto and vegetarian.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Vitale's combines a traditional Italian kitchen with a neighborhood sports bar atmosphere, offering an extensive menu that accommodates twenty different dietary needs.

Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?

The restaurant supports various diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, high-protein, and mediterranean, featuring dishes like the Vegetarian Sub.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

This budget-friendly Italian spot offers a lively, neighborhood sports-haunt atmosphere better suited for casual gatherings than formal dates or special occasions.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

This budget-friendly Italian restaurant is suitable for families, offering a lively atmosphere with shared platters and diverse menu options.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

The restaurant offers a lively, dependable atmosphere that blends the warmth of a traditional family kitchen with a spirited neighborhood sports haunt.

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

This budget-friendly Italian restaurant offers a more diverse menu and extensive dietary options than typical competitors, despite its 3.0/5 rating.

Vitale's Italian Restaurant – Italian

Vitale’s Italian Restaurant hums with the vibrant energy of a local gathering spot, where the savory scent of hand-rolled meatballs and garlic-rubbed bruschetta fills the air. Guests settle into a lively atmosphere to share overflowing platters of golden appetizers and cheesy breadsticks, blending the warmth of a traditional family kitchen with the spirited excitement of a neighborhood sports haunt.

Emerald Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 +16164588368 https://www.theoriginalvitales.com

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $

Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, mayo-clinic

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its diverse menu selection, diners appreciate the wide variety of options available to suit every palate. Guests highlight the reliable service and dependable atmosphere, noting that the experience provides a straightforward and accessible

Bruschetta - $10: Marinated diced tomatoes, sprinkled with parmesan and basil, drizzled with a balsamic glaze on toast points. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Wings - $14: Classic Skin on Bone-In or Breaded Boneless Wings served with your choice of sauce: Buffalo, BBQ, or Spicy Thai. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Mozzarella Sticks - $11: Breaded mozzarella fried to a golden brown | Served with our homemade tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Potato Skins - $12: Crispy potato skins with bacon, scallions, Romano, and Colby cheese. Topped with siracha sour cream. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Plain Breadsticks - $9: Freshly baked breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and topped with Romano cheese. Served with our homemade pizza sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cheesy Breadsticks - $10: Freshly baked breadsticks brushed with garlic butter, topped with mozzarella and Romano cheese. Served with our homemade pizza sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $12: Fresh spinach, artichoke, and mascarpone cheese, parmesan baked on top. | Served with tortilla chips and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sports Sports Sampler - $14: A generous portions of potato skins, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and quesadillas. With sauces for dipping. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Tenders & Fries - $13: Crispy chicken tenders fried to a golden brown. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Vitale's Homemade Meatballs - $12: 3 Vitale's hand-rolled meatballs and melted mozzarella cheese | Served with garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Twisted Ravioli - $12: Breaded fried jalapeno cheese ravioli smothered in salsa Alfredo sauce with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. Topped with tomatoes, scallions, and black olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Quesadilla - Cheese - $10: Peppers, onions, and Colby cheese | Served with salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Quesadilla - Chicken - $12: Peppers, onions, and Colby cheese | Served with salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free

Manicotti - $15.5: Homemade Italian crepes stuffed with Meat, Cheese, or Combination. Covered with Meat or Tomato Sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Mostaccioli Al Forno - $14.5: Penne pasta topped with Vitale’s meat sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese, and baked. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Lasagna - $15.5: Vitale’s famous meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese layered between pasta noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Ravioli - $13.5: Ravioli stuffed with cheese, covered with tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spaghetti - $13.5: Spaghetti topped with Vitale’s Homemade Meat or Tomato Sauce. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Fettuccine Alfredo - $14.5: Fettuccine pasta tossed in Vitale’s homemade alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Rigatoni di Casa - $17.5: Rigatoni pasta tossed with homemade sausage, fresh mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes, in a creamy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Penne Alla Vodka - $15.5: Penne pasta with sauteed classic tomato vodka sauce with grated Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cajun Pasta - $17.5: Fettuccine pasta with sauteed chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage tossed in a fiery red pepper tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Soup of the Day (Cup) - $3: Ask your server for today's homemade soup. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $6: Ask your server for today's homemade soup. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
French Onion Soup - $5: A classic topped with croutons and melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Classic Caesar Salad - $11: Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with seasoned croutons and grated Romano cheese. Served with house Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Blackened Chicken Salad - $16: Blackened or Grilled chicken, gorgonzola cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and cherry tomatoes | Served with chipotle dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Cobb Salad - $13: Crispy bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and gorgonzola cheese | Served with a side of homemade mustard vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone
Taco Salad (Ground Beef) - $13: Corn tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green & black olives, and Colby cheese | Served with homemade chipotle ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Taco Salad (Shredded Chicken) - $14: Corn tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green & black olives, and Colby cheese | Served with homemade chipotle ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Large House Salad - $10: Mixed greens with Colby cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic

Spicy Bacon Burger - $15: Half-pound burger: Jalapeno bacon, avocado, homemade chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and habanero cheese. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Classic Burger - $13: Half-pound burger topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and American cheese. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Ham & Cheese Sub - $11.5: Ham, melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pizza Sub - $12.5: Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, melted mozzarella cheese, and Vitale's pizza sauce. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Super Sub - $13: Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, green olives, melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Vegetarian Sub - $11: Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, green olives, black olives, mayo, and melted mozzarella cheese topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Meatball Parmigiana Sub - $12.5: Homemade meatballs covered with Vitale’s meat sauce. Smothered in melted mozzarella cheese. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sausage Parmigiana Sub - $12.5: Homemade Italian sausage smothered in meat sauce, pepper mix, and mozzarella cheese. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Turkey Sub - $11.5: Deli-style turkey, mozzarella cheese with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Vitale's Special Sub - $13: Ham, pepperoni, capicola, onions, mushrooms, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Club Sub - $12.5: Ham, turkey, bacon, American, and Swiss cheese topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Caesar Wrap - $13: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, and Romano cheese all tossed in a Caesar dressing and wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Cajun Chicken Wrap - $13.5: Blackened chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, crispy jalapeno, bacon, and homemade chipotle mayo wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Ranch Fritter Wrap - $13.5: Fried chicken tenders, Colby cheese, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomatoes, wrapped in a jalapeno cheese tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Grilled Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $14: Grilled chicken breast, jalapeño bacon, avocado, vine-ripened tomatoes, shredded lettuce and homemade chipotle mayo, on grilled sourdough bread. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Grilled Reuben Sandwich - $13.5: Corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on rye bread. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
French Dip - $13.5: 8 ounces of shaved roast beef, caramelized onions, homemade horseradish sauce, topped with melted provolone cheese on toasted French bread. Served with spicy au jus and chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Cheese Pizza (12") - $14: Award winning pizza and sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deluxe Pizza (12") - $20.9: Award winning pizza and sauce with deluxe toppings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Taco Pizza (14") - $21: Hand-tossed pizza with seasoned ground beef, burrito sauce, green and black olives, lettuce, tomato, and Colby cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Alfredo Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, alfredo sauce, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
BBQ Chicken Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, Colby, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Pesto Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, pesto sauce, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein
Spicy Lovers Pizza - $21: Spicy capicola ham, jalapeno, bacon, Vitale's pizza sauce, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Stromboli - $12: Homemade pizza dough folded over and stuffed with your three favorite pizza toppings, cheese, and our homemade pizza sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Wet Burrito (Beef or Bean) - $13: Refried beans or burrito meat, burrito sauce, Colby cheese baked in the oven and topped with lettuce and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Chips & Cheese Deluxe (Beef) - $13: Corn tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, and Colby cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Chips & Cheese - $12: Corn tortilla chips and Colby cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Chips, Salsa & Guacamole - $10: Corn tortilla chips and homemade salsa and guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol

Chicken Marsala - $18: Two chicken breasts sauteed with garlic, shallots, and fresh mushrooms in a Marsal wine sauce | Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Piccata - $18: Two chicken breasts sauteed with olive, capers, and lemon butter sauce | Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Parmigiana - $17: Tender chicken, lightly breasted and topped with mozzarella cheese and Vitale's marinara sauce | Served with a side of spaghetti. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Crispy Fried Perch - $20: Half pound crispy fried perch | Served with fries, and a side of spicy remoulade. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Tira Mi Su - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cannoli - $4: 1 Cannoli per order. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lava Cake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cheesecake - $6: Plain cheesecake drizzled in flavor of choice (Chocolate, Raspberry, Caramel).

Spicy Blackberry Marg - $10: Milagro Tequila, lime juice, blackberry syrup, and a Chile poblano liqueur with a tajin rim
Blueberry G&T - $7: Malfy lemon gin, blueberry syrup, and tonic.
Limoncello Martini - $10: Limoncello, lemon juice, and Tito's vodka.
Vitale's Old Fashion - $10: Bulleit bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, and a twist of orange.
Espresso Martini - $10: Barker's espresso martini mix
Aperol Spritz - $8: Aperol, brut, and soda with an orange.
Peppermint White Russian - $7: Pearl vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, Kahlua, and cream.
Yule Mule - $8: Deep Eddy cranberry vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, ginger beer.
White Cosmo - $8: Tito's vodka, cointreau, white cranberry juice, lime juice.
Jingle Bell Smash - $8: Bulleit bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Cranberry Paloma - $7: Milagro tequila, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and soda.
Sugar Cookie Martini - $10: Pearl vanilla vodka, amaretto, and cream.

Basket Of Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol

Frequently Asked Questions about Vitale's Italian Restaurant

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The restaurant offers a diverse menu with extensive options including 20 different dietary categories, ranging from Italian classics to wraps.
What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Vitale's Italian Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like hand-rolled meatballs, manicotti, and mostaccioli al forno.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: This budget-friendly ($) Italian restaurant provides good value through its diverse menu selection and straightforward, accessible dining experience.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, lively sports-bar atmosphere featuring a diverse Italian menu with extensive dietary options like keto and vegetarian.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: Vitale's combines a traditional Italian kitchen with a neighborhood sports bar atmosphere, offering an extensive menu that accommodates twenty different dietary needs.
Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?: The restaurant supports various diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, high-protein, and mediterranean, featuring dishes like the Vegetarian Sub.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: This budget-friendly Italian spot offers a lively, neighborhood sports-haunt atmosphere better suited for casual gatherings than formal dates or special occasions.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: This budget-friendly Italian restaurant is suitable for families, offering a lively atmosphere with shared platters and diverse menu options.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: The restaurant offers a lively, dependable atmosphere that blends the warmth of a traditional family kitchen with a spirited neighborhood sports haunt.
How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: This budget-friendly Italian restaurant offers a more diverse menu and extensive dietary options than typical competitors, despite its 3.0/5 rating.