Pranzo

Zuppa I Insalata
Classic Italian Wedding Soup – 3
Filet Meatballs and Spinach sautéed in our Homemade Chicken Broth, topped with fresh
Parmigiana Regiano

Italian Classico – 4.95

Fresh Romaine Lettuce and Spring Mix, Grated Carrots, Kalamatra Olives, and Roma
Tomatoes topped with our Zesty Creamy Italian vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – 5.95

Chopped Romaine lightly tossed in our Classic Garlic-Caesar Dressing
Add Sautéed Chicken – 2
Tuscan Chicken Salad – 9.95
Seared Chicken Breast served over a bed of Arugula, Basil, Romain Lettuce, and Fennel
Flower, dressed with Musk Balsamic Vinaigrette and Lemon-Infused Olive Oil

Favoriti della Pasta

All Entrees come with a small House Salad and a Fresh Garlic Roll
Classic Italian Lasagna – 7.95
Noodles layered with Impastata Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and a Veal and Filet Bolognese
sauce. Topped with melted Mozzarella cheese and shaved Parmigiana Regiano

Penne alla Romano – 7.95

Melted Mozzarella over Penne pasta tossed with Homemade Italian Sausage, Roasted
Red and Yellow Peppers, Sautéed Onions and Button Mushrooms

Eggplant Parmigiana – 7.95

Hand Breaded Eggplant Lightly Sautéed in Marinara and Baked Golden Brown with
Mozzarella and Parmigiana

Penne alla Vodka – 6.95

Penne Tossed in Creamy Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto and Fresh Basil
Chicken – 8.95 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp – 9.95
Fettuccine Alfredo – 7.95
Fettuccine Noodles Tossed in a Creamy Garlic Parmigiana Sauce
Chicken – 9.95 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp – 10.95
Penne Arrabbiata – 6.95
Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Garlic, and Spicy Red Peppers, Sautéed in our Pomodoro
Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta

Ravioli – 8.95/9.95
Hand Made Ravioli Pasta Stuffed with Your Choice of Impastata Cheese or Braised Veal,
Topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Baked to a Golden Brown

Filet Meatballs – 8.95

Filet Mignon Meatballs Placed Over Linguini Pasta, Tossed with Marinara Sauce
 Vitello I Pollo
11.95 8.95
Marsala
Mushrooms, Shallots, and Garlic Sautéed in Sweet Marsala Wine

Picatta
Sautéed in a White Wine Lemon-Butter Sauce with Mushrooms, Capers, and Leeks

Parmigiana
Lightly Breaded and Simmered in Marinara, Topped with Baked Mozzarella

Paninis
Seared Chicken Panini – 8.95
Grilled Chicken and Smoked Provolone, Roma Tomatoes, and Fresh Greens with a
Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Aioli and Crema de Balsamica

Prosciutto Panini – 7.95

Parma Prosciutto with Tomato Relish, Mozzarella Cheese, Arugula and Fresh Basil

Tilapia Panini – 7.95

Flash Fried Tilapia with a Fennel Aioli, Diced Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce and Regiano

Pranzo Speciali
Veal Tenderloin Medallions – 13.95
Medallions of Veal Served over Porcini Garlic Mashed Potatoes with a Veal Demi Glace

Pan Seared Tilapia – 10.95

Tilapia Seared in White Wine, Served Over Regiano Risotto with Summer Vegetables

Shrimp Fra Diavolo – 9.95

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Sautéed in Marina with Fresh Garlic and Red Pepper Over Linguini

Shrimp Scampi – 9.95

Jumbo Shrimp, Shallots, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Garlic Deglazed in White Wine and
Lemon over Linguini

Bevande
San Pellegrino - 2.75
Panna Spring Water – 2.75
Coke, Diet Coke, Mr. Pibb, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale - 2
Iced Tea – 1.50
Coffee – 2
Cappuccino – 3.25
Espresso – 2.50
Cranberry or Orange juice – 2.50

La Dolce Vita
1851 Montgomery Highway Suite 108 Hoover, Alabama
(205)985-2909
Executive Chef/Proprietor: Bernard Tamburello
20% Gratuity Added to Parties of Six or More