La Vita menu

MIXED PANE E OLIVE

Focaccia and home made bread slices with the best kalamata and noccellara olives, served with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dip.

BRUSCHETTA

Toasted Italian garlicky home made bread, topped with a marinated mixture of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh basil and chopped tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic.

FOCACCIA

Pizza base brushed with olive oil, garlic, pesto and sea salt.

BRUSCHETTA CON FORMAGGIO

Crisp Italian bread homemade dressed with chopped tomatoes in basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil topped with ricotta cheese from the mountains of Italy, oven roasted.

GARLIC BREAD

Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter.

ITALIAN BREAD

Home made Italian bread and butter with olive oil and balsamic dip.

BRUSCHETTA PEPERONATA E OLIVE

Marinated red and yellow roasted peppers topped with pitted black olives and creamy mascarpone cheese dressed with sweet balsamic served on crusty Italian toasted garlic bread.

BRUSCHETTA DI PARMA

Italian toast smothered in garlic butter, oven baked with fiori di latte creamy mozzarella cheese and dressed with chopped tomatoes marinated in garlic extra virgin olive oil, topped with parma ham, homemade italian pesto and sweet balsamic glaze.

GARLIC BREAD MOZZARELLA

Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter, topped with mozzarella.

CROSTINI PICCANTE

Home made crusty Italian bread, topped with Nduja spicy salami, spread from Calabria with mozzarella cheese.

FOCACCIA COSA NOSTRA

Pizza base drizzled with olive oil, garlic and pesto, served with a fresh Napoli dip.

FOCCACCA LA VITA

Stuffed foccacia base with Fior di Latte mozzarella, pasted with pesto olive oil and garlic, served with San Marzano Napoli sauce.

FOCCACIA ALLA BRUSCHETTA

Thin base foccacia drizzled with olive oil, garlic and pesto. Topped with diced plum tomatoes marinated in garlic, premium Italian extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic from Modena in Italy.

FOCCACIA RIPENA CON CARNE

Stuffed pizza triangles with mashed potato, Italian honey roast ham, mozzarella cheese and garlic, served with a San Marzano Napoli dip.

COMBO GRANDE

Stornaway croquettes, honey chicken drizzled with sauce, mozzarella fritta, arancini formaggio, bruschetta, garlic mayo dip and arrabiata dip.

POLPETTE FORMAGGIO

Italian pork & beef meatballs made to our own recipe topped with mozzarella cheese in a delicate tomato sauce.

LA VITA COMBINATION

Deep fried breaded mushrooms, creamy mini mozzarella balls, and breaded jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese, all served with crisp salad and pesto mayonnaise.

ARANCINI FORMAGGIO

Deep fried balls of risotto rice and Napoli sauce stuffed with peas, mozzarella and coated in breadcrumbs, served with dip.

HAGGIS ARANCINI

Deep fried balls of risotto rice and Napoli sauce stuffed with Scottish Haggis, mozzarella and coated in breadcrumbs, served with our famous whisky wholegrain creamy sauce.

STORNOWAY ARANCINI

Deep fried balls of risotto rice and Napoli sauce stuffed with black pudding, mozzarella and coated in breadcrumbs, served with our famous whisky wholegrain creamy sauce.

SCOZZESE COMBO

Battered haggis and Stornaway black pudding deep fried, served on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our creamy peppercorn sauce.

POLLO MEATBALLS

Italian seasoned meatballs covered with a garlic cream parmesan sauce served with a slice garlic bread for dipping.

1/2 PORTION PASTA OR RISOTTO

From main pasta section. Extra £2 all seafood

MINESTRONE

Fresh vegetables in a traditional Italian soup.

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO

Chef’s soup of the day.

SPICY CHICKEN WINGS

Dry roasted and coated in our own secret sauce for you to enjoy.

PATE DELLA CASA

Home made chicken livers and duck herb smooth pate served with fruit chutney and Scottish oatcakes.

MOZZARELLA FRITTA

Creamy mozzarella imported directly from Campania in Italy, rolled in our own breadcrumbs.

HAGGIS ITALIANO

Grilled haggis served over a toasted crostini, topped with a fried egg, drizzled with balsamic.

HOT CHILLI GAMBERETTI

An old favourite returns! King prawns pan fried with spring onions, cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest and fresh red chilli. Served on a toasted crostini with a fresh rocket salad.

HONEY CHICKEN

Chunks of chicken in our buttermilk batter on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our tangy honey sauce.

SWEET CHILLI KING PRAWNS

King prawns coated in our crispy batter and deep fried on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our sweet and spicy sauce.

CALAMARI FRITTI

Fresh calamari fried in a light batter and served with garlic mayonnaise.

HALLOUMI FRIES

Sticks of fresh halloumi cheese, coated in Panko breadcrumbs and lightly fried. Served on a bed of bruschetta mix and drizzled in pesto.

LASAGNA NUGGETS

Mini slices of homemade lasagna rolled in crispy Panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with on a bed of bruschetta and sprinkled with Parmesan.

STORNOWAY CROQUETTES

Stornoway black pudding and creamed potato mash seasoned, lightly breaded and gently fried, served with a Scotch whisky cream sauce.

CAPRESE

Mozzarella di Bufala imported from Salerno in Southern Italy, served with cherry tomatoes, fresh crispy basil and drizzled with homemade La Vita pesto.

COZZE AL VAPORE

Fresh deep sea mussels in a traditional Italian tomato and herb sauce or white wine, cream herb sauce. Both served with crusty garlic bread. (Please allow 15 minutes to cook).

STICKY JALAPEÑO CHICKEN

Chicken breast chunks pan fried with jalapeños and a sticky sweet sauce. der sharing all of the ingredients of each dish and if it may

NAPOLITANA

Ripe plum tomatoes in a fresh herb sauce.

BOLOGNESE

The traditional Italian meat and tomato sauce as Mamma would make.

ARRABIATA

A hot and spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies and fresh basil leaves.

NORCINA

Crumbled Italian sausage, fresh cherry tomatoes and wild mushrooms in a light cream sauce finished with rocket and fresh basil.

NONNA

Fresh smoked bacon, pine nuts, olive oil, wild mushrooms, fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar and sun dried tomatoes. Did we leave anything out?

CARBONARA

A classic cream and herb sauce with strips of succulent bacon.

AMATRICIANA

Strips of bacon cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with onions and fresh spices.

PESTO GAMBERETTI

King prawns pan fried and tossed with spinach, garlic, our homemade pesto and thick creamy sauce.

ITALIANO

San Marzano Romana sauce with cream tossed with chilli, chunks of chicken breast and pepperoni sausage.

FRUTTI DI MARE AL POMODORO OR AL BIANCO

Fresh seafood cooked in a lightly spiced pomodoro sauces, for a delicate flavour, or in a white wine herb cream sauce.

MIA CASA

Chunks of chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, cream and a hint of chilli. You will never forgive yourself if you don’t try this!

QUATTRO STAGIONI

Roasted Mediterranean vegetables topped with olives, sun dried tomatoes, rocket in a San Marzano Napoli sauce, topped with crumbled goats cheese.

MAMMA

Strips of bacon and mushroom sautéed in a frying pan and finished with a touch of cream and Napoli sauce.

POLPETTE

Homemade Italian pork & beef meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce.

PICCANTE

Sliced pepperoni sausage pan fried with red peppers & red onion in a Romana sauce of cream with a touch of sugo, seasoned the La Vita way.

SORRENTO

Pan-fried chunks of chicken with onions tossed in a garlic, lemon and cream sauce. Finished with parmesan & buffalo mozzarella tossed in your favourite shape of pasta.

MACARONI FORMAGGIO

A selection of Italian cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon pieces.

RAVIOLI RAFAEL

Meat ravioli baked in a creamy pesto sauce and finished with cherry tomatoes. Try this and you’ll never go on a diet again! Guaranteed!

LASAGNE

Our traditional Italian favourite.

PENNE AL NERO DI SCOZZESE

Stornoway black pudding, pepperoni sausage and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a sweet balsamic sauce and Parmesan cheese.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

Direct from Italy, this handmade ravioli is filled with lobster and served with Napoli and cream sauce, with a touch of chilli to give a little kick. Garnished with rocket salad.

PENNE MATTEO

Our famous spicy La Mamma marinated chicken breast strips made by our own head chefs, cooked with roasted mixed peppers and red onions tossed in a cream sauce with penne pasta (we think this is our best pasta, you must try

MAFALDINE CALABRESE

Nduja Calabria soft very spicy sausage pan fried with cream and mascarpone cheese with crumbled Italian sausage.

RIGATONI LA VITA

Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pine nuts, homemade pesto and mascarpone cheese tossed with tubes of pasta (must try this dish!)

PENNE ORIENTAL

Fresh king prawns, chicken breast and chopped onions, pan-fried and tossed in a creamy Chinese sauce with a touch of chilli and spinkled with paprika.

RAVOLLINI DEL LA MAMMA

Mini meat ravioli squares tossed in a cream Parmesan sauce with Garlic, Prosciutto Cotto, white onion and peas, topped with grated Parmesan.

ELIO’S MARRY ME PASTA

Sun dried tomatoes, chicken, onion, mixed peppers with La Vita’s three oils and fresh cream, tossed with mafaldine (long wide ribbons) pasta with a touch of Parmesan and Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese.

CHORIZO FORMAGGIO

Rigatoni pasta tubes tossed in an extra garlicky cream parmesan sauce with Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian roasted mixed peppers and chicken breast chunks topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

SPAGNOLO

Long ribbons of curly pasta cooked in a Romana sauce of San Marzano tomatoes, a touch of cream and our famous 3 La Vita oils, with chorizo Spanish sausage, pepperoni and Italian sausage.

SPAGHETTI POLLO MEATBALLS

Italian chicken meatballs seasoned with garlic mixed herbs in a cream parmesan sauce tossed with spaghetti pasta topped with toasted Italian breadcrumbs.

RISOTTO POLLO CON PEPPERONATA

Lashings of diced tender chicken breast, pan fried with mixed peppers in a rich tomato sauce with a touch of chilli and tomato rice.

RISOTTO MONTE VERDI

Chunks of chicken, courgettes, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream with red chilli and Italian rice.

RISOTTO CON SALSICCIA

Italian sausage meat pan fried with peas in an olive oil, butter, cream and Parmesan sauce, topped with crispy fried onions.

MARGHERITA

A thin crust pizza base topped with tomato and mozzarella cheese.

LA VITA

Spicy marinated chicken and smoked bacon topped with diced mozzarella on a bed of San Marzano tomato sauce.

CHICAGO

Crumbled Italian sausage, red onion and green sliced jalapeños with a tomato and mozzarella cheese.

MEXICANA

Marinated strips of beef, mixed peppers with red chillies on a thin base Neopolitan pizza, sprinkled with Italian mozzarella cheese.

SOPHIA LOREN

Fresh chillies, pepperoni sausage and red onion with tomato and mozzarella cheese.

SALSICCIA

Crumbled Italian sausage with chorizo on a bed of pizza sauce, topped with Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese and drizzled with honey.

MORRON

Slices of spicy breast of chicken marinated with roast mixed peppers. Served on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.

AMORE

Pepperoni sausage, mascarpone cheese, roasted red peppers on a bed of tomato sauce with a touch of pesto! What can you say? Fantastic.

HAWAII

A ham and pineapple tomato base, sprinkled with plenty of mozzarella cheese. (Please no

LA MAMMA

Breast of chicken slowly marinated in spices and served on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.

SCOZZESE

Italian pepperoni sausage and Stornoway black pudding sprinkled with mozzarella on a bed of tomato sauce.

NEW YORK

New York style pizza with tantalising American meatball and spicy Italian sausage. All served on a bed of tomato and topped with mozzarella.

VEGETALI

Grilled courgette, wild mushrooms, fresh garlic and roasted mixed peppers on a thin base with San Marzano tomato and mozzarella.

AL BOSCO

Cooked ham and mushrooms on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.

PULLED PORK

Italian thin base pizza topped with jalapeño peppers and marinated pulled pork. Lightly drizzled with a BBQ sauce.

ROMANA

Slices of spicy chicken and pineapple with mozzarella cheese and tomato base. Guaranteed to love it.

MIXED MEAT

A pizza topped with Italian pepperoni, Italian meatballs, BBQ chicken with mozzarella and tomato base. ote: £2 surcharge for sharing any one of the abo

DOUBLE PEPPERONI

A high quality cured Italian sausage with tomato and mozzarella cheese.

CALZONE A LA CASA

A folded pizza base stuffed full of everything and baked in the oven. Served with fresh green salad.

CAMPAGNOLA

Slices of spicy chicken and mushrooms with tomato and mozzarella cheese.

MARINARA

A cocktail of fresh seafood with or without mozzarella cheese on a tomato base.

SAN DANIELE

Pizza base topped with San Marzano sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and Parmesan shavings.

AMERICANO

Pepperoni sausage and mascarpone on a stonebaked pizza with Italian San Marzano pizza sauce, Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese and drizzled with honey.

CARNE ITALIANO

Neapolitan pizza base with pork & beef meatballs, Italian chicken meatballs & Italian pepperoni sausage on a bed of San Marzano tomato sauce topped with Fiori di Late mozzarella cheese finished with pine nuts.

PIZZA & PASTA ‘JIMMY STYLE’ (SERVES TWO)

Any pizza and pasta split between two. Please note: must be the same pizza and pasta. ove dishes.)

RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO

Rocket salad marinated with olive oil and chilli topped with Parmesan shavings.

INSALATA MISTA

Mixed watercress, rocket and spinach leaves with pickled beetroot, pine nuts, lemon balsamic and Parmesan shavings.

INSALATA ROSSO

Red onion and sliced tomatoes topped with our special house dressing.

CIPOLLE FRITTI

Rings of sliced onion coated in a light crisp batter and deep fried.

ITALIANO CHIPS

Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese and spicy bolognese.

AMERICANO CHIPS

Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese and crispy bacon.

LA VITA CHIPS

Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese, diced red onion smothered with a rich gravy.

FAT CHIPS

Thick cut potato chips deep fried.

SCOZZESE CHIPS

Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese, grilled haggis and smothered in a peppercorn sauce, finished with jalapeños. der sharing all of the ingredients of each dish and if it may

PATATE ARROSTO

Italian roast potatoes with rosemary and rock salt.

SAUTÉED VEGETABLES

Mediterranean vegetables sautéed with garlic, chilli & pesto and tossed with Tuscan roast potatoes.

MINI MAC & CHEESE WITH BACON

Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crispy bacon.

SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS

A selection of mushrooms.

RIB-EYE AL GRIGLIA

10oz rib-eye chargrilled, well marbled, juicy and full of flavour.

RIB-EYE ITALIANO SCOZZESE

10oz rib-eye chargrilled, well marbled, juicy and full of flavour topped with Stornoway black pudding, finished with a creamy peppercorn sauce.

ITALIAN MIXED GRILL

Link sausage and Tuscan chargrilled sausages, marinated chicken fillets & sliced flat iron steak served pink with onion rings and crispy chips served with white onion & mushroom Diane sauce on the side. A must for meat lovers.

GRANDE STEAK & SAUSAGE PIE

Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips.

RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE CON PORK CHOP

Famous Italian dish from the north of Italy. Italian rice with chopped onion, parmesan cheese, butter & white wine served with pan fried breaded pork chop on the bone.

FILLETO AL NERO

A 10oz Scotch breaded fillet steak, butterflied and topped with Stornoway black pudding, finished with a sweet red wine sauce.

FILLETO LA VITA

A 10oz fillet steak of choice beef, butterflied and stuffed with ham, wild mushrooms and cheese. Cooked in our chef’s own special green peppercorn sauce.

FILLETO HIGHLANDER

9oz Fillet of Scotch beef butterflied, topped with MacLeods of Stornoway black pudding and A.G. Hornig Scottish haggis dressed with a wholegrain whisky and mustard sauce.

THE LOBSTER SURF & TURF

9oz Fillet of Scotch beef butterflied and cooked to your liking, served with half lobster and west coast mussels in a cream sauce with Italian roasted potatoes. (Please note side order already included)

FILLETO AL FERRI

A choice cut of 10oz fillet steak, butterflied and cooked on an open chargrill to your taste - rare, medium or well done.

FILLETO ROSSINI

A succulent 10oz fillet steak, butterflied and slowly cooked, topped with pâté on a toasted crouton, finished with a rich wine sauce.

NATURALE

Home pressed 100% Scotch beef burger, served with our secret sauce on the side.

PULLED PORK BURGER

Italian burger topped with smoked tender marinated pulled pork, slow-cooked and topped with melted Gorgonzola blue cheese and homemade coleslaw, with secret sauce on the side.

CHICKEN BURGER MILANESE

Supreme of chicken breast pan fried in breadcrumbs. Topped with cheese, onion and served with our secret dressing, chunky chips and honey mayonnaise dip. 5 d

ITALIANO

A creamy peppercorn sauce.

UOVO

Fried egg.

SCOZZESE

Stornoway black pudding.

FORMAGGIO

Creamy Boccinnini mozzarella.

GORGONZOLA

Strong blue cheese.

NDUJA

Spicy salami spread.

SPICY BOLOGNESE

Traditional Italian meat in a tomato sauce cooked with fresh chillies, extra fiery!!!

CHICKEN “AU POIVRE”

Breadcrumbed breast of chicken fillets sautéed in a cream and cracked peppercorn sauce, with a secret twist.

POLLO CARDINAL

Breadcrumbed chicken breast fillets, sautéed in a cream and mushroom sauce, with a secret twist.

POLLO FRITTO

Breadcrumbed tender fillet of chicken slowly marinated in a sauce of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard, deep fried, and served with BBQ dip.

POLLO LIMONE ALLA MILANESE

Escalopes of chicken breast gently fried in panko breadcrumbs drizzled in a lemon and butter sauce, served with rigatoni carbonara on the side. (Please note: no side order with this dish)

POLLO LA VITA

Supreme of chicken breast drizzled with a sauce of broccoli, mushroom, cream and a hint of chilli, on a bed of Italian mashed potatoes. (Please note side order already included)

POLLO SCOZZESE

Supreme of chicken breast stuffed with Stornoway black pudding, pan fried and dressed with our wholegrain creamy mustard sauce on a bed of spinach and mash potato. (Please note side order already included)

POLLO PORTOFINO

Chicken breast coated in light breadcrumbs, pan fried and topped with tomato Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with rigatoni pasta tossed in our famous Sorrento (chicken, onion, garlic, lemon creamy sauce) on the side. You can also change the pasta sauce to any of your liking. (Please note side order already included)

POLLO TOSCANO

Boneless chicken thighs pan roasted with garlic, sun-dried tomatos and fresh spinach, with pesto and a touch of cream, served with mashed potatoes and a slice of focaccia. (Please note side order already included)

COZZE VAPORE PIATTO GRANDE

Fresh deep sea mussels cooked with a choice of tomato and spicy herb sauce or white wine and chilli cream with a piece of crusty garlic bread.

OLD FASHIONED FISH & CHIPS

Top quality fresh haddock breadcrumbed and gently fried, served with chips and salad.

HADDOCK SCOZZESE

Filleted haddock pan fried, served on a bed of spinach, mashed potato and drizzled with a creamy Hollandaise sauce, with fresh leeks and cherry tomatoes, served with Italian salad on the side.

FRITTO MISTO

A mixed medley of fresh seafood coated in a flour and lightly fried until golden brown, served with tartare sauce, fat chips and salad garnish.

GAMBERONI E RISO AL PICANTE

Tiger king prawns cooked in extra virgin olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes, red chilli, garlic, onions and fresh herbs. Served on a bed of Italian rice with crusty garlicky bread.

CHARGRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

A New York classic. Caesar dressed lettuce leaves topped with marinated sliced chicken breast, crisp croutons, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan shavings. (Please note: no side order with this dish) *ADD BACON £1 EXTRA

HALLOUMI GREEK CHEESE SALAD

Mixed salad leaves with roasted mixed peppers, sweetcorn, red onion, cucumber, shredded carrot & beetroot mixed with olive oil, balsamic & lemon juice dressed with breaded halloumi sticks.

Main Course (Mon to Fri)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Starter & Main (Mon to Fri)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Main & Dessert (Mon to Fri)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Starter, Main & Dessert (Mon to Fri)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Main Course (Sat & Sun)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Starter & Main (Sat & Sun)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Main & Dessert (Sat & Sun)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Starter, Main & Dessert (Sat & Sun)

Price per diner. Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (order must be placed before 6pm), 12noon & 5pm Saturday (order must be placed before 5pm)

Minestrone

Chunks of vegetables in a traditional Italian soup

Zuppa

Soup of the day

Polpette

Spicy pork and beef meatballs in a Napoli sauce, served with a slice of garlic bread

Cipolle Fritti

Rings of sliced onion coated in a light crisp batter, deep fried, served with garlic mayonnaise & salad garnish

Deep Fried Mozzarella Fritta

Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with crispy breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip

Bruschetta

Toasted bread homemade in La Vita, drizzled with a mix of garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, finished with balsamic vinegar

Funghi Fritti

Deep fried mushrooms dressed in breadcrumbs, served with garlic mayonnaise & salad

Crostini Formaggio e Pesto

Italian homemade bread oven baked, smothered with garlicky butter & mozzarella cheese, finished with a drizzle of pesto

Piccolo Foccacia Cosa Nostra

6` inch pizza base drizzled with our secret basil, rosemary & olive oil mix served with a fresh Napoli sauce to dip

Bruschetta Pepperonata

Toasted homemade Italian garlic bread topped with roasted red peppers

Crema di Funghi e Mortadella

Field mushrooms cooked in a nutmeg & double cream sauce, served on mortadella with pistachio & Italian toast on the side *£1.50 Supplement

Pizza Margherita

Stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese

Rigatoni Funghi

Mushrooms sautéed in a frying pan finished with a touch of cream & Napoli sauce with pasta twists topped with italian herb crumb

Pizza Salsiccia

Thin crust Italian pizza stone baked with mozzarella & San Marzano tomato sauce with crumbled spicy Italian sausage

Pollo Spezzatino

Chunks of chicken breast pan fried with mixed peppers & roast potatoes, touch of chilli in a San Marzano tomato sauce, served with Italian rice. *£2 Supplement

Fish & Chips

Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with fat chips & tarter sauce *£1.50 Supplement

Posh Fish Burger

Breadcrumbed haddock strip served in a brioche bun, dressed with real, creamy mayonnaise, topped with spicy chilli and rocket, served with fat chips *£1.50 Supplement

Macaroni Formaggio

Small tubes of pasta tossed in a sauce of Italian cheeses

Pizza Polpette

Homemade Italian pork & beef meatballs topped on a stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese

Italian Stew

Chunks of beef pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes & a touch of chilli in a Italian gravy sauce, served with Italian rice. *£2 Supplement

Penne Arrabbiata

A hot & spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies & fresh basil leaves

Pizza Pepperoni

A high quality cured Italian sausage sliced with a San Marzano tomato sauce finished with mozzarella cheese

Insalata Pollo

Butterflied chicken breast marinated in lemon juice on a bed of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, red peppers & black olives. Dressed with our house dressing *£1.50 Supplement

Tuscan Sausage

Pan fried Tuscan sausage served on top of creamy mash potato, smothered with a rich red wine & San Marzano sauce, cooked with barlotti beans and chopped onions *£1.50 Supplement

Spaghetti Bolognese

The traditional Italian meat & tomato sauce as Mamma would make!

Penne Polpette

Homemade Italian meatballs cooked in a Napoli sauce tossed with short tubes of pasta

Piadina Di Pollo

A thin Italian flatbread wrap filled with spaghetti, pollo fritto chunks and Italian rocket, dressed with chilli and a creamy parmesan sauce, served with chunky chips *£2 Supplement

Homemade Grande Steak & Sausage Pie

Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips.

Piadina Salsicca Picante

A thin Italian flatbread wrap filled with spaghetti, spicy Italian sausage, red onion and Italian rocket dressed with chilli and San Marzano tomato and cream Romano sauce, served with chunky chips *£1.50 Supplement

Lasagne

Our traditional Italian favourite

Pizza Vegitali

A mixture of Mediterranean vegetables on a tomato base sprinkled with mozzarella cheese

Risotto Pepperonata

Sliced red peppers sautéed in olive oil with fine red chillies tossed in a San Marzano Napoli sauce with Italian rice

Casarecce Salsiccia Piccante

Crumbled Italian sausage sautéed in a San Marzano tomato sauce with touch of red chilli with pasta twists

Pizza Cipolle

A thin base Neapolitan pizza topped with sliced onions dressed with San Marzano tomato sauce & diced mozzarella cheese

Cozze al Vapore

Fresh, deep sea mussels in a traditional Italian tomato & herb sauce, or a white wine & cream herb sauce. Served with crusty, smothered garlic bread. Please allow 15 minutes to cook *£1.50 Supplement

Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs pan fried with olive oil and garlic, served in a red pepper cream sauce with pesto mash

Flat Iron Steak

A wonderful beefy flavoured flat iron steak smothered with a creamy peppercorn sauce, served pink with chips. (Please note the steak can only be cooked pink) *£1.50 Supplement

Breaded Whole-Tale Scampi

Five pieces of premium scampi in breadcrumbs with chips, served with mushy peas on the side with La Vita garnish & tartare sauce *£2 Supplement

Breaded Pork Chop On The Bone

Pork chop panfried with breadcrumbs served on a bed of creamy mash potato topped with a mushroom parmesan cream sauce and nutmeg *£6 Supplement

Bruno Pork Chop Al Milanese

Pork chop panfried with breadcrumbs served with cassaracia pasta twirl tossed in an arribiata spicy Italian tomato sauce *£6 Supplement

Italian Roast

Slow cooked roast chicken or beef with Italian herbs and spices, served with 2 homemade Yorkshire puddings, smothered in a rich gravy, served with sauteed vegetables & roast potatoes

Roast Potatoes

Tuscan hot potatoes

Chunky Chips

Steak cut chips

Garlic Bread

Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter

Pane e Balsamico

Italian bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Insalata Mista

Mixed salad

Sautéed Mushrooms

Mushrooms cooked in olive oil & garlic

Jimmy Style for 2 Sharing

Half pizza and half pasta each *must be the same dish (Choose from our Daytime Menu only)

Tiramisu

The classic Italian sponge soaked in coffee liqueur Zabaglione semi-cold & topped with cacao powder

Nonna`s Apple Crumble

Baked to Perfection! Traditional homemade apple crumble served warm with drizzles of delicious custard

Gelato Caramello

Rich vanilla royal ice cream with oodles of Dulce de Leche sauce with a Rossini chocolate curl wafer

Neapolitan Ice Cream

2 Scoops of luxury double cream vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream

Italian Bread & Butter Pudding

Handmade La Vita’s very own fruit panettone filled with chocolate, baked with custard and drizzled with caramel sauce

LA VITA BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Breakfast Scozzese, Glass Fresh Orange Juice, Toast, Tea or Coffee only £14.95 (Any changes made to breakfast special will incur an extra charge)

Scoobie Snack

Ciabatta roll filled with 2 Lorne sausages, 2 slices of bacon, 2 potato scones, 1 slice of Stornaway black pudding and 1 fried egg on top

Eggs Hebridean

2 poached eggs with Stornoway black pudding, served on buttered Italian toast and topped with hollandaise sauce

Eggs Benedict

2 poached eggs with bacon, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce (A breakfast delight)

French Toast Con Frutta

2 slices of Italian bread dipped in egg with a touch of sugar, lightly fried then topped with blueberries and strawberries, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with icing sugar

Italian Eggs Florentine

2 poached eggs with spinach, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce

Eggs Royale

2 poached eggs with thinly sliced Scottish smoked salmon, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce

French Toast the Italian Way

Italian bread dipped in egg and a touch of sugar, lightly fried and finished with bacon on top drizzled with syrup

Spicy Heavy Cream Eggs

Chilli and fresh cream cooked with 2 semi soft eggs, served on Italian toast and finished with fresh chopped basil. (Our most favourite breakfast dish)

Italian Omelette with Roast Potatoes

Parmesan, ham and cheddar cheese mixed with egg whites, pan fried and folded. Served with roast potatoes and salad garnish

Toast

Served with a selection of jam and butter. Available in white bread, brown bread, toasted Italian panini, toasted homemade Italian bread or brown & white gluten free bread

Italian Panini

Choose from: Bacon, lorne sausage, potato scone, Stornoway black pudding, link sausage, fried egg or scrambled egg (any of our panini’s can be made a double for £1 extra per item)

The Original

Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes dressed with maple syrup

The Americano

Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes dressed with maple syrup, topped with crispy bacon and dusted with icing sugar

Caramel Pancakes

Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes spread with caramel sauce, topped with fresh strawberries and dusted with icing sugar

Lorne Sausage

Pork Link

Stornaway Black Pudding

Smoked Bacon Slice

Fried Egg

Poached Egg

Scrambled Egg

Potato Scone

Fried Mushrooms

Grilled Tomato

Heinz Beans

Toasted Ciabatta Roll

served with butter on the side

Tea or Coffee (with jug of milk)

Cappuccino, Latte, Espresso, Americano or Macchiato

Mocha Coffee

Hot Chocolate (fresh cream whipped)

Add syrup to your drink

Vanilla, Hazelnut or Caramel

Orange Juice

Pineapple Juice

Tomato Juice

Selection of Sauces (each)

SMARTIE SUNDAE SENSATION

Scoops of strawberry and vanilla Royale ice cream with Nestles Smarties, drizzled with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and dressed with Rossini chocolate curls.

CARAMEL SHORTCAKE SUNDAE

Our delicious handmade caramel shortcake and topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce. Topped with whipped cream!

CADBURY’S CRUNCHIE FRIDAY SUNDAE

Rich vanilla Royale ice cream with chunks of Cadburys Crunchie, smothered in rich toffee sauce, whipped cream and crumbled 99 Flake.

JELLY TOTS SUNDAE

Our smooth strawberry ice cream drizzled with raspberry sauce and topped with Jelly Tots and whipped cream!

STRAWBERRY SNOWBALL DELIGHT

Vanilla ice cream and strawberry Ice cream. Fresh strawberries. Raspberry sauce and snowball! Finished with a large Cadbury’s 99 flake and whipped cream!

HONEYCOMB SENSATION

Vanilla ice cream with chunks of honeycomb served with fresh whipped cream and covered with caramel sauce.

CHOCOLATE CHEW CHEW SUNDAE

Vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate brownie served with fresh whipped cream and smothered in caramel sauce.

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU

A layer of sponge soaked with coffee liqueur, filled and decorated with coffee and Zabaglione creams, lightly dusted with cocoa.

ITALIAN BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

Handmade La Vita’s very own fruit Italian panettone filled with chocolate and oven baked with custard. Served with rich vanilla ice cream and finished with oodles of caramel sauce. The ultimate treat!

LEANING TOWER OF PISA

2 Belgian waffles served with warm rich vanilla ice cream & fresh strawberries covered in caramel sauce. Fantastico!!!

GELATO MISTA

Rich creamy vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream

GAELIC COFFEE

Whisky and cream

IRISH COFFEE

Irish whiskey and cream

COFFEE ROYALE

Brandy and cream

CALYPSO COFFEE

Tia Maria and cream

ITALIAN COFFEE

Sambuca and cream

LA VITA COFFEE

Baileys and cream

CAFFE CORRETO

Espresso coffee with a splash of either Sambuca, Strega or Brandy

ESPRESSO

Full bodied, intense and aromatic flavour.

DOUBLE ESPRESSO

Full bodied, intense and aromatic flavour.

CAPPUCCINO

A mix of espresso and steamed milk, lightly topped with foamed milk and sprinkled with chocolate.

CAFFE LATTE

A decadent mix of espresso and steamed milk, lightly topped with foamed milk and served in a tall glass.

CAFFE MACCHIATO

A delightful espresso sized cappuccino.

CAFFE CON PANNA

A double espresso topped with whipped cream.

WHITE COFFEE

Espresso with steamed milk.

MOCHACCINO

Espresso with steamed milk and chocolate.

ICED LATTE

A decadent mix of espresso and ice cold milk topped with whipped cream.

HOT CHOCOLATE DELUXE

A rich, smooth hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and Cadbury’s 99 flake.

AMERICANO

A strong black coffee.

ADD SYRUP TO YOUR DRINK

Vanilla, Hazelnut or Caramel

ENGLISH TEA (LOOSE LEAF)

HOUSE RED

HOUSE WHITE

SYRAH (Red)

Rich red fruits with spice notes

GRILLO (White)

Dry, full bodied, well balanced and fresh

ROSATO (Rosé)

Fruity crisp and dry to the finish

GRILLO

Dry, full bodied, well balanced and fresh

PINOT GRIGIO

Dry full flavour, delicate fragrance.

GAVI

100% Cortese Di Gavi. Crisp and firm with hint of green apple and lime.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Dry, full flavour, delicate fragrance

PINOT NERO BIANCO

100% Pinot Nero vinified as white wine. Vibrant, young, fresh and fruity - medium dry. This wine oozes sex appeal.

SEA CHANGE CHARDONNAY

Endorsed by David Attenborough. Donation made for every bottle bought, to removing plastic from oceans.

CHABLIS

Dry French wine, truly one of France’s most well known.

ROSATO

Fruity crisp and dry to the finish

PINOT GRIGIO

WHISPERING ANGEL

Pale pink in colour, flavours of redcurrant, dried flowers and spices on the nose, subtle herbal quality.

FRIZZANTE PINOT NERO

(A light sparkle)

PROSECCO

NERO D’AVOLA

Intense aromas of red berries. Sophisticated, velvety with significant deep cherry flavours.

PINOT NERO

Wine of great class with notes of blackcurrants and cherries.

SYRAH

Rich red fruits with spice notes

PRIMITIVO

Fruit driven, rich in flavour, yet soft on the palate. A hidden gem.

RIOJA

Strong fruit on the nose with subtle oak ageing. Flavours of concentrated ripe fruit and spice.

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

Deep cherry red, medium body, well balanced.

CHIANTI RISERVA

Layers of dark fruit, chocolate, tobacco and spice.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Rich berry fruit, intense aroma and slightly tannic.

BARBERA

From the north of Italy with a deep ruby red colour and medium body.

LAURENT-PERRIER

LAURENT-PERRIER ROSÉ

MOËT & CHANDON

MOËT & CHANDON ROSÉ

NASTRO AZZURRO (330ml)

BIRRA MORETTI (330ml)

NON ALCOHOLIC ITALIAN BEER (330ml)

CIDER (568ml)

FRUIT CIDERS (bottled)

PERONI LAGER

on Draught

PEPSI / DIET PEPSI

IRN BRU / TANGO

CRANBERRY JUICE

BOTTLE OF WATER (500ML)

BRITVIC 55 APPLE (275ML)

FRUIT SHOOT (200ML)

7-UP

FRESH ORANGE JUICE

FRESH PINEAPPLE JUICE

FRESH APPLE JUICE

RED BULL (CAN)

SAN PELLEGRINO (CAN)

Limonata, Aranciata

MILKSHAKES

Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate

ICE CREAM FLOAT

Any soft drink with vanilla ice cream

M BY SAINT-MAUR ROSÉ

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Chateau Saint-Maur 

CLOS DE CAPELUME ROSÉ

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CLOS DE CAPELUNE BLANC 

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Children’s menu 2 course

includes Fruit Shoot

Children’s menu 3 course

includes Fruit Shoot

Soup of the day

A bowl of our che’s homemade fresh hot soup.

Minestrone

Traditional Italian chunky vegetable soup. Homemade.

Garlic Bread

Oven baked homemade bread. Smothered with garlic butter.

Garlic Bread Mozzarella

Oven baked homemade bread smothered with garlic butter & mozzarella cheese.

Deep Fried Mozzarella Fritta

Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with crispy breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip. *£1 Supplement.

Italian Pizza

Child’s small homemade pizza base. Topped with fresh tomato sauce & 100% shredded mozzarella cheese.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Long thin pasta tossed in a meat ragu sauce.

Homemade Kids Burger with Cheese

100% steak mince burger with melted cheese & chips.

Chicken Bites

100% chicken breast in batter deep fried. Served with a helping of chips.

Penne Napoli

Pasta tubes in a rich tasty tomato sauce.

Pepperoni Pizza

Child’s small homemade pizza base topped with mozzarella cheese. Finished with pepperoni.

Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce.

Fish & Chips

Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with chips & tomato sauce. *£1 Supplement.

Italian Vanilla Ice-Cream

Any flavour of chocolate or raspberry sauce with hundreds & thousands.

Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / 7-up

Fruit Shoots (choice of flavour)

Milkshake (choice of flavour)

Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate.

Soda Float (choice of flavour)

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7-up, Tango, Irn-Bru, Diet-Bru served in a tall glass with vanilla ice-cream.

Fixed Price menu – 3 Courses

Complimentary Glass of Prosecco on Arrival

Minestrone

Chunks of vegetables in a traditional Italian soup

Zuppa

Soup of the day

Deep Fried Mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip

Crostini Formaggio e Pesto

Italian homemade bread oven baked, smothered with garlicky butter and mozzarella cheese, finished with a drizzle of pesto

Bruschetta

Toasted bread homemade in La Vita, drizzled with a mix of garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, finished with balsamic vinegar

Piccolo Foccacia Cosa Nostra

6` inch pizza base drizzled with our secret basil, rosemary & olive oil mix served with a fresh Napoli sauce to dip

Funghi Fritti

Deep fried mushrooms dressed in breadcrumbs, served with garlic mayonnaise and salad

Bruschetta Pepperonata

Toasted homemade Italian garlic bread topped with roasted red pepper

Pizza Margherita

Stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella

Pizza Pepperoni

A high quality cured Italian sausage sliced with a San Marzano tomato sauce finished with mozzarella cheese

Casarecce Aurora

Pasta twists with a Napoli sauce with a touch of cream

Penne Polpette

Homemade Italian Meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce

Pizza Salsiccia

Thin crust Italian pizza stone baked with mozzarella and San Marzano tomato sauce with crumbled spicy Italian sausage

Spaghetti Bolognese

The traditional Italian meat and tomato sauce as Mamma would make!

Fish & Chips

Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with fat chips and tarter sauce *£1.50 Supplement

Macaroni Formaggio

Small tubes of pasta tossed in a sauce of Italian cheeses

Pizza Polpette

Homemade Italian meatballs topped on a stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese

Italian Stew

Chunks of beef pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes and a touch of chilliin a Italian gravy sauce, served with Italian rice *£2 Supplement

Penne Arrabbiata

A hot and spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies and fresh basil leaves

Homemade Grande Steak & Sausage Pie

Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips *Supplement £2.50

Lasagne

Our traditional Italian favourite

Pizza Verdura

Roasted mixed peppers with a San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, finished with drizzles of pesto

Risotto Pepperonata

Sliced mixed peppers sautéed in olive oil with fine red chillies tossed in a San Marzano Napoli sauce with Italian rice

Cozze al Vapore

Fresh, deep sea mussels in a traditional Italian tomato and herb sauce, or a white wine and cream herb sauce. Served with crusty, smothered garlic bread. Please allow 15 minutes to cook *£1.50 Supplement

Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs pan fried with olive oil and garlic, servedin a red pepper cream sauce with pesto mash

Spezzatino

Field mushrooms pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes and a touch of chilli in a cream and tomato sauce

Tiramisu

The classic Italian sponge soaked in coffee liqueur Zabaglione semi-cold and topped with cacao powder

Gelato Caramello

Rich vanilla royal ice cream with oodles of Dulce de Leche sauce with a Rossini chocolate curl wafer

Nonna`s Apple Crumble

Baked to perfection! Traditional homemade apple crumble served warm with drizzles of delicious custard

Neapolitan Ice Cream

2 Scoops of luxury double cream vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream

Italian Bread & Butter Pudding

Handmade La Vita’s very own fruit panettone filled with chocolate, baked with custard and drizzled with caramel sauce