La Bella Vita
Ristorante Italiano
Welcome to La Bella Vita inspired by the spirit and culture of traditional Italian cuisine.
Making delicious italian food since 2004
Our head chef Antonio has created a truly mouth-watering menu which changes seasonally and is a mix of traditional and contemporary Italian cooking which includes something for everyone. There is a selection of house specialities and daily specials as well as traditional and contemporary pizza and pasta dishes.
To accompany your food you can make a selection from our extensive wine list which offers a wide range of wines including Amorone Classico and Soave Classico.
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Please call us on 0113 287 2244 or alternatively send us a text/whatsapp 07713 566983
Our menu
Variety of delicious plate
- À la carte Menu
- Sunday Lunch Menu
- Christmas Eve Menu
- Starter
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Risotto
- Main Course
- Sides
- Starter
- Main Course
- Starter
- Main Course
- Sides
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STARTER
VZuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day.
£4.45VBruschetta Caponata
Toasted homemade Italian bread topped with creamy ricotta cheese, dill, sundried tomatoes and pickled balsamic shallots. Drizzled with a balsamic honey glaze.
£4.75Calamari Fritti con Salsa allʼAglio
Deep fried squid rings, served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
£5.25Insalata dell ʻAdriatico
Marinated king prawns, squid rings, baby octopus, greenland prawns, New Zealand mussel, black olives and red peppers. Served on a bed of mixed salad leaves and marie rose sauce.
£6.50Paté di Fegatini allʼUmbra
Homemade chicken liver pate served with toasted Italian bread and a tangy apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
£4.95Bianchetti Fritti
Fried Whitebait served on a bed of salad leaves with our homemade tartar sauce and a wedge of lemon.
£5.25Costicine di Maiale
Pork spare ribs cooked and served in our own homemade barbecue sauce.
£6.95Polpette Salentine
Homemade beef meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese, baked in creamy tomato sauce and basil. Served with a slice of toasted Italian bread.
£4.95VCaprino Impanato
Deep fried breaded goat cheese served with rocket leaves and a tangy apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
£6.45VFunghi allʼAglio e Prezzemolo
Pan-fried mushrooms cooked in white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley and cream. Served with garlic crouton.
£4.75Carpaccio di Manzo
Slices of marinated and cured Angus beef fillet served with rocket leaves, parmesan shavings, toasted bread and drizzled with tartufo oil.
£6.95SGamberoni allo Zafferano
Pan-fried king prawns cooked with garlic, saffron, spring onions, white wine, fresh chilli and butter.
£8.25VBurrata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella ball filled with mozarella curds and cream, served with sliced beef tomato. Dressed with basil oil.
£5.95Capesante con Pesto Rosso
Pan-fried king scallops, served on half shells with our delicious homemade red pesto.
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PASTA
STagliatelle Salmone e Spinaci
Egg pasta ribbons cooked with fresh salmon, garlic, chilli, onions, spinach and creamy white wine sauce.
£10.95VTagliatelle Campagnola
Egg pasta ribbons cooked with onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, goatʼs cheese and deep fried courgettes. Topped with parmesan shavings and chopped beetroot.
£9.75Penne Boscaiola
Penne pasta cooked with chicken, button mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce and splash of cream.
£9.95SLinguine Arrabbiata
Linguine pasta cooked with Italian sausage, red onions, red pepper, fresh chilli and garlic. In a Italian herb and tomato sauce.
£9.75STagliatelle Scoglio
Egg pasta ribbons cooked with pieces of fresh cod, king prawns, squid rings, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.
£12.45Penne alla Tarantina
Penna pasta cooked with pieces of fresh cod, Greenland prawns, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, white wine, tomato sauce and cream.
£9.95Linguine con Capesante
Linguine pasta cooked with garlic, onions, ginger, red pepper and white wine butter sauce. Topped with pan fried king scallops.
£12.95Spaghetti con Gamberoni
Spaghetti pasta cooked with king prawns, salmon, garlic, parsley, spring onions and white wine sauce.
£12.45VRavioli dʼAsparagi
Mascarpone cheese and asparagus filled ravioli cooked with mushrooms, onions, garlic, white wine, parsley, tomato sauce and splash of cream. Topped with rocket leaves and parmesan shavings.
£11.45Ravioli dʼAragosta
Lobster ravioli cooked with king prawns, garlic, mushrooms, parsley, butter and white wine.
£12.95Ravioli di Carne
Meat filled ravioli cooked with ginger, onions, red peppers. garlic, white wine, English mustard, Italian herbs and cream. Topped with rocket leaves, diced beetroot and balsamic glaze.
£12.45NLasagna Pasticciata
Egg pasta layered with bolognese and bechamel sauce baked and served with a rich cheese topping.
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PIZZA
VPizza Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil oil.
£8.95Pizza Alternativa
Home made barbecue sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onion, pepper and parsley.
£9.95Pizza Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, red onion and traditional Calabrian sausage.
£9.95VCalzone Primavera
Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, spinach, garlic mushrooms and goats cheese. Served with tomato sauce.
£10.45Pizza Fresca
Garlic, mozzarella and ham topped with rocket salad and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
£9.95Pizza Chiaramonti
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, ham, garlic and goats cheese.
£9.75Pizza Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives and artichoke.
£10.45SPizza Domenico
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, ham, meatballs and fresh chilli.
£10.95SPizza Gondola
Gondola shaped pizza with bolognese sauce, ʼNdjula spicy sausage, mozzarella cheese and egg. Topped with rocket leaves.
£10.95Calzone Mezza Luna
Folded honey glazed half moon pizza filled with mozzarella, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic. Served with tomato sauce.
£10.95Pizza Bella Vita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, topped with thin slices of San Daniele Parma ham, rocket leaves and parmesan shavings.
£10.95SPizza Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapenos, roasted red peppers and chilli flakes.
£10.95SPizza ʻNduja
Tomato sauce, ʼNdjula spicy sausage, garlic, king prawns, mozzarella and spring onions.
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RISOTTO
SVRisotto Contadino
Arborio rice cooked with garlic, chilli, onions, red pepper, courgettes and white wine sauce.
£11.95Risotto con Pollo e Porcini
Arborio rice cooked with chicken, porcini mushrooms, button mushrooms, onions, garlic, white wine and cream.
£12.45Risotto di Mare
Arborio rice cooked with garlic, king prawns, calamari rings, courgettes and tomato sauce.
£13.95 -
MAIN COURSE
Pollo allʼInglese
Pan-fried chicken fillet cooked with garlic, mushrooms, onions, English mustard, white wine and cream.
£11.95SPollo alla Potentina
Pan-fried chicken fillet topped with pepperoni cooked with garlic, onions, fresh chilli, peas, cherry tomatoes, rosemary and white wine.
£11.95SPollo alla Marengo
Pan-fried chicken fillet cooked with a tabasco, Italian herb and tomato sauce. Topped with grilled king prawns and pan-fried egg.
£12.95Bistecca di Manzo Porcini
Grilled sirloin steak served with a sauce of porcini mushrooms, button mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley and cream.
£15.95SBistecca di Manzo e Gamberoni Piccanti
Grilled sirloin steak and marinated king prawns served with a garlic, oregano, white wine, fresh chilli, parsley and tomato sauce.
£18.95Filetto di Manzo Pepe
Grilled fillet steak served with a green peppercorn, red wine, and creamy demi glace sauce.
£20.95Filetto di Manzo Rossini
Grilled fillet steak topped with chicken liver pate, served on a crouton in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
£20.95Filetto di Manzo Diana
Grilled fillet steak medallions served with a sauce of mushroom, onions, red wine, French mustard and cream.
£21.95Carré dʼAgnello
Pan-fried rack of lamb served with a fresh mint and red wine sauce.
£16.95Filetto di Maiale alla Griglia
Grilled marinated pork fillet served with mashed potatoes and a sage, garlic and white wine sauce.
£14.95SAgnello con Spinaci
Grilled marinated lamb chops served with sauteéd baby spinach and a garlic, fresh chilli, parsley, white wine and a tomato sauce.
£18.95SAnatra al Gran Marnier
Pan-fried duck breast served sliced with an orange, pineapple, millefiore honey, chilli and Gran Marnier liquor sauce.
£14.95SSalmone allʼ Orientale
Pan-fried salmon steak and king prawns cooked with lemon grass, chilli, red peppers, spring onions, ginger, peas and cream.
£17.95Trio di Pesce alla Griglia
Grilled catch of the day fish garnished with mixed leaves and drizzled with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley and lemon.
£17.95
(Please ask a member of staff for more details).SBranzino del Toni
Grilled fillets of seabass served with a garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli, spring onions and white wine sauce.
£15.95 -
SIDES
Insalata Mista
Fresh tossed mixed salad with a choice of French or balsamic dressing.
£2.45Insalata di Rucola
Rocket leaves topped with parmesan shavings and a balsamic dressing.
£3.50Zucchine Fritte
Deep fried thin slices of crispy courgettes.
£2.95Verdure Miste Bollite
Mixed boiled seasonal vegetables (New potatoes, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower).
£2.95Patate Arrosto
Sliced new potatoes roasted with onions, dill and olive oil.
£2.95Insalata di Pomodori e Cipolle
Tomato, red onion rings and caper salad served with basil oil.
£2.95Purè di Patate
Homemade mashed potato.
£2.50Verdure Miste al Forno
Mixed roasted vegetables with balsamic glaze (Red peppers, courgettes and aubergines).
£2.95SSpinaci
Sauteéd spinach with olive oil, garlic and fresh chillies.
£3.50Patatine Fritte
Chips
£2.95Patate Dolci Fritte
Sweet potato fries.
£2.95Garlic Bread Pizza
(Plain Or Tomato)
£3.95Garlic Bread Pizza With Cheese
(Plain Or Tomato)
£4.95
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£12.95 per person (incl. starter and main course)
(12:30 - 15:30)STARTER
VZuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day.
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid rings, served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
VFunghi all'Aglio e Prezzemolo
Pan-fried mushrooms cooked in white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley and cream. Served with a garlic crouton.
Polpette Salentine
Home-made beef meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese, baked in tomato and cream sauce. Served with a slice of Italian toasted bread.
Paté di Fegatini all’Umbra
Home-made chicken liver pate served with toasted Italian bread and a tangy apple and cinnamon chutney.
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£12.95 per person (incl. starter and main course)
(12:30 - 15:30)MAIN COURSE
Calzone Luna
Folded honey glazed half moon pizza lled with mozzarella, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic. Served with tomato sauce.
SPizza Domenico
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chicken, ham, meatballs and fresh chilli.
VPizza Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil oil.
NLasagna Pasticciata
Egg pasta layered with Bolognese and béchamel sauce. Baked and served with rich cheese topping.
SVRisotto Contadino
Arborio rice cooked with garlic, chilli, onions, red peppers, courgettes and white wine sauce.
NSpaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta with our home-made bolognese sauce.
Pollo Potachio
Pan- fried chicken llet marinated in Italian herbs and white wine cooked with red onions, red peppers, bay leaf. Topped with grilled bacon. Served with chips.
Pollo alla Stroganoff
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with mushrooms, onions, mustard, cream and paprika. Served with rice.
Grigliata Mista di Carne
Mixed char-grilled marinated chicken breast, mini beef burger, marinated tenderised mini beef steak and bacon. Served with garlic mayonnaise and home-made roasted potatoes.
Salmone alla Pescatora
Grilled salmon steak served with roasted potatoes and a garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil and white wine sauce.
Baccala alla Salsa D'aglio
Pan-fried cod sh llet cooked with garlic, Italian herbs, spring onions, ginger, white wine, cream and saffron sauce. Served with mash potatoes.
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Christmas Eve Menu £25.95
Children £7.95 (Inc child meal and ice cream)STARTER
VZuppa
Cream of vegetable soup served with a home made bread roll and butter.
VCaprino e Miele
Baked goats cheese served on a bed of salad leaves topped with diced beetroot. Dressed with a balsamic and honey glaze.
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thin slices of cured Black Angus beef fillet served with rocket leaves, parmesan shavings, toasted bread and drizzled with truffle oil.
Insalata dell ‘Adriatico
Marinated king prawns, squid rings, baby octopus, Greenland prawns, New Zealand mussel, black olives and red peppers. Served on a bed of salad leaves and a Marie Rose sauce.
Paté di Fegatini all'Umbra
Home-made chicken liver pate served with toasted Italian bread and a tangy apple and cinnamon chutney.
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid rings served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
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Christmas Eve Menu £25.95
Children £7.95 (Inc child meal and ice cream)MAIN COURSE
Bistecca di Manzo Diana (Fillet supplement £7)
Grilled sirloin steak served with a mushroom, onions, French mustard, red wine, cream and demi-glace sauce.
Linguine con Gamberoni allo Zafferano
Linguine pasta cooked with king prawns and a garlic, saffron, spring onions, fresh chilli, butter and white wine sauce.
Salmone e Gamberoni
Pan-fried salmon steak with king prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine and basil.
VRavioli Mascarpone e Asparagi
Mascarpone cheese and asparagus filled ravioli cooked with ginger, red peppers, garlic, white wine, English mustard, Italian herbs and cream. Topped with rocket leaves and parmesan shavings.
Pollo Marengo
Pan-fried chicken fillet cooked with a tabasco, Italian herbs and tomato sauce. Topped with grilled king prawns and pan-fried egg.
Agnello Abruzzo
Roasted lamb chops served with rosemary and red wine sauce.
Manzo alla Stroganoff
Tender pieces of beef cooked with mushrooms, onions, mustard, cream and paprika. Served with rice.
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Christmas Eve Menu £25.95
Children £7.95 (Inc child meal and ice cream)SIDES
Sliced new potatoes roasted with onions, dill and olive oil.
Home made hand cut potato fries.
Deep fried thin slices of crispy courgettes.
Spinach with olive oil garlic and fresh chillies.
Mixed boiled seasonal vegetables.
Roasted vegetables.
Fresh tossed mixed salad with a choice of french or balsamic dressing.
Rocket leaves and parmesan shavings salad with balsamic glaze.
*Service charge is not included in the bill, *Gluten free pasta is available on most pasta dishes for an extra of £1
*V - Vegetarian
*S - Contains Chillies
*N - May Contain Nuts
*V - Vegetarian
*S - Contains Chillies
*N - May Contain Nuts
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A Google Review
Really nice environment with tasty food. A little slow on the service but that's always nice not to be rushed out of a place. Delicious sea food and a gorgeous looking steak!
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A Facebook Review
First meal out since Lockdown. Fantastic. Felt very safe and the team have created a great atmosphere despite there being less tables. Excellent food as expected. Already looking forward to the next time.
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A TripAdvisor Review
I have visited Bella Vita before and have never been disappointed. My husband had not and he really enjoyed his first visit. Lovely food, good service.
enquiries
For general enquiries please contact us via the form below. If you would like to reserve a table, please WhatsApp us on 07713 566983 or call us on 0113 287 2244. We do not accept reservations by email or this form.
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(24th December 2020)
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17:00 - 22:00 (MON-SAT)
13:00 - 15:30, 17:00 - 22:00 (SUN)
La Bella Vita.
Ristorante Italiano.
17 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds,
LS25 1DS
Phone: 0113 287 2244
Whatsapp: 07713 566983
Email : info@la-bella-vita.co.uk