Mangia, mangia
Our Menus
Everything made fresh in-house. Prices change with the seasons, so do ask your server about today's specials.
Set Lunch
Excludes bank holidays and 24th & 31st December. Plenty of options, something for everyone — at a fantastic price.
- Two courses £17.45
- Three courses £20.45
Nibbles
- Marinated Mixed Olives £5.15
- Bread and Olives v £7.45
Olives, selection of homemade breads served with olive oil & balsamic mix.
- Pesto v £6.95
Flat bread with tomato sauce & homemade basil pesto.
- Aglio v £6.75
Flat bread with garlic oil & rosemary.
- Aglio with Cheese £6.95
Flat bread with mozzarella, garlic oil & rosemary.
Antipasti
- Calamari £9.25 · for 2 £17.95
Fried squid dusted in semolina flour, served with mixed leaf salad, garlic mayonnaise & lemon.
- Insalata Caprese gf £8.95
Fresh buffalo mozzarella with sliced tomatoes & olives, drizzled in olive oil & balsamic reduction with salad.
- Gamberoni £10.75
Sautéed king prawns in a garlic, white wine, chilli butter & parsley sauce, served with homemade garlic-brushed ciabatta.
- Antipasto gf £10.25 · for 2 £18.95
A platter of Italian flavours; Parma ham, Napoli salami, buffalo mozzarella, semi-dried Sicilian tomatoes, black olives & grilled ciabatta topped with seasoned tomatoes.
- Insalata Spinaci gf £8.25
Crispy pancetta & parmesan on fresh spinach leaves, cucumber, pine nuts & semi-dried Sicilian tomatoes, drizzled with honey mustard dressing.
- Funghi con Aglio v £8.25
Pan-fried button mushrooms cooked in a garlic, herb & white wine sauce, served on homemade ciabatta.
- Bruschetta Pomodoro v £7.75
Chargrilled homemade ciabatta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, basil & garlic, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- Cozze Crema gf £10.25 · for 2 £18.95
Bowl of mussels in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce, served with homemade garlic-brushed grilled ciabatta.
- Polpette £10.25
Homemade beef meatballs in a tomato sauce, finished with parmesan & served with grilled ciabatta.
- Insalata Caprino v £9.25
Oven-baked homemade bread and goat's cheese with caramelised red onions, finished with a mixed leaf salad & a balsamic glaze.
- Scaloppine La Vita £12.25
Pan-fried scallops cooked in a creamy spring onion sauce, finished with homemade bread & a mixed leaf salad.
Pasta
- Penne Arrabbiata vgf £12.75
Penne in a spicy tomato sauce with chilli & baby plum tomatoes, finished with garlic oil & basil.
- Spaghetti Bolognese gf £14.45
Spaghetti with a rich, slowly braised minced beef, red wine, onion, tomato & herb ragù.
- Spaghetti Carbonara gf £14.45
Spaghetti with pancetta, cream & parsley, finished with parmesan.
- Lasagna £14.95
Layers of pasta, minced meat, béchamel, tomato sauce & mozzarella, baked the Italian way. Served with mixed leaf.
- Canneloni v £14.25
Pasta filled with ricotta, fresh spinach & mascarpone, topped with tomato sauce & mozzarella, baked. Served with mixed leaf.
- Penne al Pollo della Casa gf £15.45
Creamy penne with chicken, mushrooms & roasted peppers, topped with parmesan & baked.
- Casareccia Pollo Piccante gf £15.45
Casareccia with spicy chicken in a creamy sauce with tomatoes & spinach, finished with spring onions.
- Casareccia Primavera vgf £15.45
Casareccia with courgettes, onions & peppers in a creamy pesto sauce, finished with basil.
- Linguine alla Pescatore gf £17.95
Linguine with sautéed tiger prawns, mussels & squid in a white wine, garlic, chilli & tomato sauce.
- Spaghetti con Polpette gf £16.75
Spaghetti with homemade beef meatballs & baby tomatoes in an onion & garlic tomato sauce, finished with basil.
- Ravioli Gorgonzola & Noci gf £15.95
Homemade ravioli filled with gorgonzola & walnut in a creamy gorgonzola sauce with spinach, finished with parmesan shavings.
- Linguine alla Scaloppine gf £18.95
Linguine with sautéed tiger prawns, smoked salmon & scallops in a creamy white wine sauce, finished with parsley.
Risotto
Try our signature dish — Risotto Branzino.
- Risotto Branzino gf £17.95
Arborio rice with chopped sea bass, king prawns, spinach & baby tomatoes in mascarpone cream. Finished with asparagus.
- Risotto Verdure vgf £15.25
Creamy risotto of freshly grilled asparagus, peas, courgette, green beans & spinach.
- Risotto di Pollo gf £15.75
Arborio rice with chicken & mushrooms in mascarpone cream. Finished with parmesan shavings & basil.
- Risotto al Frutti di Mare £17.95
Classic southern Italian risotto of mussels, prawns & squid with tomatoes, chilli, garlic & parsley.
Light Mains
- Branzino gf £19.45
Pan-fried sea bass fillets served with a mixed leaf salad & vegetables (red peppers, red onion, courgette & carrots) in a balsamic glaze.
- Tagliata di Manzo gf £21.95
Finely sliced chargrilled sirloin steak on a mixed leaf salad, spinach, green beans, tomatoes & parmesan, drizzled with balsamic dressing.
- Insalata Salmone gf £19.95
Oven-baked salmon on mixed leaf & spinach salad with green beans, sun-dried tomatoes & parmesan shavings, drizzled with salsa verde.
- Insalata di Pollo gf £16.25
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast, lettuce, croutons, smoked pancetta, cherry tomatoes, parmesan & Caesar dressing.
Pesce e Carne
Fish & meat mains.
- Salmone con Crema gf £21.95
Roasted fillet of salmon in a creamy mustard sauce. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
- Branzino La Vita gf £22.95
Sea bass fillets with king prawns, mussels, chilli & garlic in a white wine & tomato sauce, served with new potatoes.
- Pollo Dolce Latte gf £19.45
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast in dolce latte cheese with fresh spinach & pine nuts. Served with new potatoes & mixed leaf salad.
- Anatra Arrosto gf £21.95
Pan-fried duck breast cooked in red wine & fresh orange juice. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
- Pollo con Funghi gf £19.45
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
- Saltimbocca di Maiale gf £20.95
Pan-fried pork tenderloin topped with crispy Parma ham in a butter gravy, served with new potatoes & green beans.
- Bistecca gf £24.75
West Country 28-day matured 8oz sirloin steak marinated in rosemary, served with chips & mixed leaf salad. Choice of sauce: peppercorn, dolce latte or mushroom.
Pizza
Turn any pizza into a calzone with a side salad for +£3.25.
- Margherita v £12.75
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil & garlic oil.
- Fiorentina v £14.25
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg & olives, finished with parmesan shavings & garlic oil.
- Al Mare £15.95
Tomato, mozzarella, prawns, squid, anchovies, red onion & chilli, finished with rocket & garlic oil.
- La Vita £15.25
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, cotto ham & goat's cheese, finished with oregano & garlic oil.
- Quattro Formaggi £14.95
Tomato, mozzarella, goat's cheese & gorgonzola, finished with parmesan shavings.
- Cotto £14.25
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian cooked ham, field mushrooms, black olives & garlic oil.
- Piccante £14.25
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, roasted peppers, fresh chilli & garlic oil.
- Tropical £13.45
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian cooked ham & pineapple, finished with garlic oil.
- Vegetarian v £14.25
Tomato, mozzarella, sweetcorn, mushrooms, peppers, red onion, olives & rocket, finished with garlic oil.
- Parma £15.25
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, finished with rocket, Parma ham & parmesan shavings.
- Caprino v £14.25
Tomato, mozzarella, goat's cheese, red peppers & red onion, finished with garlic oil & oregano.
- Sofia £15.45
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, cotto ham & fresh chilli, finished with rosemary & garlic oil.
- Calzone £16.95
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, bolognese, spicy marinated chicken, chilli, mushrooms & peppers. Served with side salad.
Sides
All sides £4.45.
- Homemade Chips £4.45
- Green Beans £4.45
- New Potatoes £4.45
- Mixed Vegetables £4.45
- Mixed Salad £4.45
- Tomato & Basil Salad £4.45
- Rocket & Parmesan Salad £4.45
- Green Salad £4.45
From the Bar
Spirits served as 25ml unless stated otherwise.
Aperitifs
- Bellini £8.95
Peach purée, prosecco.
- Glass of Prosecco £8.25
Extra dry prosecco, 125ml.
- Aperol Spritz £9.65
Aperol, extra dry prosecco & Fever-Tree soda, slice of orange.
- Limoncello Spritz £9.50
Limoncello, extra dry prosecco, soda water, slice of lemon & mint.
- Pink Gin Lemonade £9.95
Pink gin, lemonade, cranberry juice & prosecco over ice.
Cocktails
- Mojito £9.95
Rum, sugar, freshly squeezed lime, fresh mint & Fever-Tree soda.
- Espresso Martini £9.75
Vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar & espresso.
- Piña Colada £9.95
White rum, cream, pineapple juice & crushed ice.
- Star Martini £10.50
Vodka, Passoã, pineapple, lime & sugar syrup. Served with a shot of prosecco.
- La Vita £9.45
Our house special.
- Whiskey Sour £9.95
Whiskey, lemon juice, sugar syrup & egg white.
- Negroni £10.50
Gin, sweet vermouth & Campari, served with orange peel.
- Malibu Breeze £9.95
White rum, pineapple & cranberry juice, slice of lime.
Mocktails
- Blood Orange Lemonade £5.65
Sweet lemonade flavoured with blood orange.
- Strawberry Lemonade £5.65
Light, refreshing cloudy lemonade with sweet strawberry.
- Passion £6.75
Passion fruit, cranberry juice, lime & sugar syrup.
- Pick Me Up £5.45
Espresso, vanilla syrup & coffee beans.
- Italian Sunset £5.65
Orange juice, soda water & grenadine, slice of orange.
White Wines
Glass 175ml / 250ml · Bottle.
- Vino Bianco £5.65 / £7.45 / £22.25
Fresh, floral & fruity. Dry, intense & persistent.
- Pinot Grigio D.O.C. £6.50 / £8.65 / £25.85
Harmonious, full & fragrant with a delicate, aromatic bouquet.
- Sauvignon Bianco D.O.C. £6.50 / £8.65 / £25.95
Dry, balanced & harmonious with a herbaceous, fragrant bouquet.
- Chardonnay £6.25 / £8.30 / £24.85
Intense & delicate, with pleasant apple notes. Crisp, dry & smooth.
- La Vita Pinot Grigio £6.50 / £8.65 / £25.85
Crisp & fresh with light melon flavours and an attractive dry finish.
- Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand £35.95
Crisp & fresh with vibrant lime, gooseberry & tropical fruit over grassy undertones.
- Sauvignon 0% Bianco £4.50 / £6.50 / £20.95
Dry, balanced & harmonious with a herbaceous, fragrant bouquet.
- Gavi di Gavi D.O.C.G. £41.95
Elegant & crisp with a floral bouquet and scents of almond.
Rosé Wines
Glass 175ml / 250ml · Bottle.
- Zinfandel £6.50 / £8.65 / £25.85
Redcurrant & orange zest aromas over a creamy, medium-dry palate.
- Pinot Grigio Blush £6.35 / £6.65 / £25.95
Crisp & elegant with fruity scents and notes of peach blossom.
Red Wines
Glass 175ml / 250ml · Bottle.
- Vino Rosso £5.65 / £7.45 / £22.25
Delicately fruity, fresh & intense. Medium-bodied & balanced.
- Merlot I.G.T. £6.50 / £8.45 / £25.85
Well-structured with ripe cherry & plum and aromas of chocolate & mocha.
- Montepulciano D.O.C. £6.75 / £9.25 / £26.95
Well-structured & harmonious with fruity cherry & red-berry notes.
- La Vita Merlot £6.50 / £8.65 / £25.85
Smooth, medium-bodied with expressive fruit & rounded flavours.
- Malbec £32.85
Fruity & expressive with fresh plum & red fruit. Full-bodied with ripe tannins.
- Chianti £34.85
Fragrant violets & forest fruits, with a lingering finish of raspberry & almond.
- Valpolicella D.O.C. £36.85
Cherry, forest fruit & thyme. Dry, balanced, crisp & very drinkable.
- Primitivo — Italy £36.95
Cherry & plum notes; warm & enveloping with delicate tannins.
- Barolo — Italy £55.95
Garnet red with orange nuances; intense, pleasant & ethereal with violet notes.
- Merlot 0% £4.50 / £6.50 / £22.00
Ripe cherry & plum with aromas of chocolate & mocha.
Sparkling & Champagne
By the bottle.
- Prosecco D.O.C. £30.95
Delicate floral notes and white fruit. Crisp, dry & harmonious.
- Paul Langier Brut £53.00
Boutique champagne with biscuit & toasty richness.
Beer & Cider
- Peroni £4.50
- Moretti £4.50
- Corona £4.50
- Peroni 0% £4.25
- Kopparberg £5.50
Strawberry & lime, 500ml.
Draught Beer & Cider
Half / Pint.
- Poretti £3.50 / £5.95
- La Vita £3.50 / £5.95
- Thatcher's Gold £3.50 / £5.95
Gin
Served as 25ml unless stated.
- Gordon's £4.00
- Gordon's Pink £4.00
- Pink Gin 0% £3.60
- Gordon's 0% £3.50
- Tanqueray £4.50
- Whitley Neill Elderflower £4.50
- Whitley Neill Raspberry £4.90
- Malfy con Limone £4.90
- Hendrick's £5.00
- Blood Orange £5.00
Rum
Served as 25ml unless stated.
- Captain Morgan's Dark £4.00
- Bacardi £4.00
- Malibu £4.00
- Captain Morgan's Spiced Gold £4.50
Whisky
Served as 25ml unless stated.
- The Famous Grouse £4.00
- Bell's £4.00
- Jameson £4.00
- Jack Daniel's £4.00
- Johnnie Walker Black Label £5.50
- Glenfiddich £5.50
Vodka
Served as 25ml unless stated.
- Absolut £4.00
- Smirnoff £4.00
- Grey Goose £6.00
Liqueurs & Spirits
Served as 25ml unless stated.
- Limoncello £4.00
- Sambuca £4.00
- Pernod £4.00
- Campari £4.00
- Aperol £4.00
- Archers £4.00
- Southern Comfort £4.00
- Amaretto £4.00
- Tequila £4.00
- Frangelico £6.00
50ml.
- Tia Maria £4.00
- Grappa £4.00
- Baileys £6.00
50ml.
- Courvoisier £4.50
- Hennessy £5.00
- Disaronno £4.00
Soft Drinks
- Fever-Tree £2.80
Tonic / slimline tonic / soda water, 200ml.
- Juices £2.75
Apple / orange / cranberry / pineapple.
- Coca-Cola / Diet Coke £3.50
330ml.
- Sprite £3.50
330ml.
- San Pellegrino £3.65
Lemonade / orange, 330ml.
- Bottle Green Elderflower £3.25
275ml.
- Still Water £4.20
750ml.
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water £4.20
750ml.
- Fruit Shoot £1.50
- v Vegetarian
- gf Gluten free available — please ask
Please inform your server of any allergies or intolerances before ordering — we'll happily guide you through the menu.
Everyone is welcome at La Vita!
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