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.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta - $10: Marinated diced tomatoes, sprinkled with parmesan and basil, drizzled with a balsamic glaze on toast points. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $11: Breaded mozzarella fried to a golden brown | Served with our homemade tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $12: Crispy potato skins with bacon, scallions, Romano, and Colby cheese. Topped with siracha sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Breadsticks - $9: Freshly baked breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and topped with Romano cheese. Served with our homemade pizza sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $12: Fresh spinach, artichoke, and mascarpone cheese, parmesan baked on top. | Served with tortilla chips and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sports Sports Sampler - $14: A generous portions of potato skins, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and quesadillas. With sauces for dipping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $13: Crispy chicken tenders fried to a golden brown. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitale's Homemade Meatballs - $12: 3 Vitale's hand-rolled meatballs and melted mozzarella cheese | Served with garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - Cheese - $10: Peppers, onions, and Colby cheese | Served with salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - Chicken - $12: Peppers, onions, and Colby cheese | Served with salsa and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Pastas
- Manicotti - $15.5: Homemade Italian crepes stuffed with Meat, Cheese, or Combination. Covered with Meat or Tomato Sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mostaccioli Al Forno - $14.5: Penne pasta topped with Vitale’s meat sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese, and baked. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $15.5: Vitale’s famous meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese layered between pasta noodles. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli - $13.5: Ravioli stuffed with cheese, covered with tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $13.5: Spaghetti topped with Vitale’s Homemade Meat or Tomato Sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $14.5: Fettuccine pasta tossed in Vitale’s homemade alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni di Casa - $17.5: Rigatoni pasta tossed with homemade sausage, fresh mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes, in a creamy tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Alla Vodka - $15.5: Penne pasta with sauteed classic tomato vodka sauce with grated Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Pasta - $17.5: Fettuccine pasta with sauteed chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage tossed in a fiery red pepper tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $3: Ask your server for today's homemade soup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $6: Ask your server for today's homemade soup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $5: A classic topped with croutons and melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $11: Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with seasoned croutons and grated Romano cheese. Served with house Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Salad - $16: Blackened or Grilled chicken, gorgonzola cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and cherry tomatoes | Served with chipotle dressing. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $13: Crispy bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and gorgonzola cheese | Served with a side of homemade mustard vinaigrette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad (Ground Beef) - $13: Corn tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green & black olives, and Colby cheese | Served with homemade chipotle ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad (Shredded Chicken) - $14: Corn tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green & black olives, and Colby cheese | Served with homemade chipotle ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large House Salad - $10: Mixed greens with Colby cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers, Subs & Wraps
- Spicy Bacon Burger - $15: Half-pound burger: Jalapeno bacon, avocado, homemade chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and habanero cheese. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $13: Half-pound burger topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and American cheese. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Sub - $11.5: Ham, melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Sub - $12.5: Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, melted mozzarella cheese, and Vitale's pizza sauce. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Sub - $13: Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, green olives, melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and mayo. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Parmigiana Sub - $12.5: Homemade meatballs covered with Vitale’s meat sauce. Smothered in melted mozzarella cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Parmigiana Sub - $12.5: Homemade Italian sausage smothered in meat sauce, pepper mix, and mozzarella cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sub - $11.5: Deli-style turkey, mozzarella cheese with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitale's Special Sub - $13: Ham, pepperoni, capicola, onions, mushrooms, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sub - $12.5: Ham, turkey, bacon, American, and Swiss cheese topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Wrap - $13.5: Blackened chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, crispy jalapeno, bacon, and homemade chipotle mayo wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ranch Fritter Wrap - $13.5: Fried chicken tenders, Colby cheese, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomatoes, wrapped in a jalapeno cheese tortilla. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Reuben Sandwich - $13.5: Corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on rye bread. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza (12") - $14: Award winning pizza and sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Pizza (12") - $20.9: Award winning pizza and sauce with deluxe toppings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Pizza (14") - $21: Hand-tossed pizza with seasoned ground beef, burrito sauce, green and black olives, lettuce, tomato, and Colby cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, alfredo sauce, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, Colby, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Pizza (14") - $20: Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, pesto sauce, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Lovers Pizza - $21: Spicy capicola ham, jalapeno, bacon, Vitale's pizza sauce, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stromboli - $12: Homemade pizza dough folded over and stuffed with your three favorite pizza toppings, cheese, and our homemade pizza sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
South of The Border
- 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: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Cheese Deluxe (Beef) - $13: Corn tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, and Colby cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Cheese - $12: Corn tortilla chips and Colby cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips, Salsa & Guacamole - $10: Corn tortilla chips and homemade salsa and guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- 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, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $18: Two chicken breasts sauteed with olive, capers, and lemon butter sauce | Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $17: Tender chicken, lightly breasted and topped with mozzarella cheese and Vitale's marinara sauce | Served with a side of spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Perch - $20: Half pound crispy fried perch | Served with fries, and a side of spicy remoulade. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tira Mi Su - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Cannoli - $4: 1 Cannoli per order. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Lava Cake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $6: Plain cheesecake drizzled in flavor of choice (Chocolate, Raspberry, Caramel).
Beverages
- Spicy Blackberry Marg - $10: Milagro Tequila, lime juice, blackberry syrup, and a Chile poblano liqueur with a tajin rim Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Blueberry G&T - $7: Malfy lemon gin, blueberry syrup, and tonic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Limoncello Martini - $10: Limoncello, lemon juice, and Tito's vodka. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Vitale's Old Fashion - $10: Bulleit bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, and a twist of orange. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yule Mule - $8: Deep Eddy cranberry vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, ginger beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- White Cosmo - $8: Tito's vodka, cointreau, white cranberry juice, lime juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Jingle Bell Smash - $8: Bulleit bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cranberry Paloma - $7: Milagro tequila, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Sugar Cookie Martini - $10: Pearl vanilla vodka, amaretto, and cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Basket Of Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Vitale's Italian Restaurant
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The restaurant offers a diverse menu with extensive options including 20 different dietary categories, ranging from Italian classics to wraps.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Vitale's Italian Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like hand-rolled meatballs, manicotti, and mostaccioli al forno.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) 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.
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