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MIXED PANE E OLIVE

£4.55

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

FOCACCIA COSA NOSTRA

£9.25

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

MINESTRONE

£4.95

Fresh vegetables in a traditional Italian soup.

PANE

MIXED PANE E OLIVE

£4.55

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

BRUSCHETTA

£6.95

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

£5.95

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

BRUSCHETTA CON FORMAGGIO

£7.25

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

£3.55

Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter.

ITALIAN BREAD

£2.95

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

BRUSCHETTA PEPERONATA E OLIVE

£7.55

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

£8.95

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 MOZZARELL

£4.95

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

CROSTINI PICCANTE

£7.25

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

FOR SHARING

FOCACCIA COSA NOSTRA

£9.25

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

FOCCACCA LA VITA

£12.95

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

FOCCACIA ALLA BRUSCHETTA

£12.45

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.

ANTI PASTI

MINESTRONE

£4.95

Fresh vegetables in a traditional Italian soup.

SPICY CHICKEN WINGS

£7.15

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

PATE DELLA CASA

£7.15

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

MOZZARELLA FRITTA

£6.75

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

HAGGIS ITALIANO

£7.25

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

HOT CHILLI GAMBERETTI

£9.45

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

£7.75

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

SWEET CHILLI KING PRAWNS

£10.25

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

£7.55

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

HALLOUMI FRIES

£6.95

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

£7.25

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

£7.25

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

CAPRESE

£8.95

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

£9.45

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

£7.55

Chicken breast chunks pan fried with jalapeños and a sticky sweet sauce.

POLPETTE FORMAGGIO

£7.15

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

LA VITA COMBINATION

£7.25

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

£7.95

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

HAGGIS ARANCINI

£7.95

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

£7.95

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.

HAGGIS FRITTERS

£7.55

Haggis coated in our crispy batter, on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce, drizzled with our famous whisky wholegrain cream sauce.

1/2 PORTION PASTA OR RISOTTO

£9.45

From main pasta section.

SPECIALITY PASTA

MACARONI FORMAGGIO

£11.95

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

RAVIOLI RAFAEL

£13.45

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

£12.35

Our traditional Italian favourite.

PENNE AL NERO DI SCOZZESE

£13.95

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

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

£16.95

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

£13.95

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).

FRESH LINGUINE AL NERO DI SEPPIA

£18.40

Black squid ink pasta freshly made, served with king prawns, spring onions, chilli with lemon juice and parsley to give this seafood pasta a vibrant look.

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA ALLA SCOZZESE

£14.45

Diced chicken with Stornoway black pudding, spring onions, white wine, black pepper and eggs, tossed in a creamy sauce.

TAGLIATELLE CALABRESE

£16.85

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

TAGLIATELLE LA VITA

£14.95

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

PENNE ORIENTAL

£17.95

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.

RISOTTO

RISOTTO POLLO CON PEPPERONATA

£13.35

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

£13.45

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

SIDE ORDERS

RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO

£4.95

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

INSALATA MISTA

£4.55

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

INSALATA ROSSO

£4.15

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

CIPOLLE FRITTI

£4.45

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

ITALIANO CHIPS

£5.95

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

AMERICANO CHIPS

£5.95

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

LA VITA CHIPS

£5.95

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

FAT CHIPS

£3.95

Thick cut potato chips deep fried.

SCOZZESE CHIPS

£5.95

Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese, grilled haggis and smothered in a peppercorn sauce, finished with jalapeños.

PATATE ARROSTO

£3.95

Italian roast potatoes with rosemary and rock salt.

SAUTÉED VEGETABLES

£4.55

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

MINI MAC & CHEESE WITH BACON

£4.65

Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crispy bacon.

SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS

£3.55

A selection of mushrooms.

CARNE ALLA GRIGLIA

RIB-EYE AL GRIGLIA

£24.95

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

RIB-EYE ITALIANO SCOZZESE

£27.95

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

FILLET STEAK

FILLETO AL NERO

£29.95

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

FILLETO LA VITA

£29.95

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

£30.95

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.

FILLETO AL FERRI

£25.95

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

FILLETO ROSSINI

£29.95

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

CHARGRILLED BURGERS

NATURALE

£14.95

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

PULLED PORK BURGER

£15.95

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

£14.95

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

POLLO

CHICKEN “AU POIVRE”

£16.95

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

POLLO CARDINAL

£16.95

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

POLLO FRITTO

£15.95

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 MILANESE

£16.95

Supreme of chicken breast in breadcrumbs pan fried and served with spaghetti arrabiata and Parmesan flakes on top. Once tasted never forgotten! (Please note: no side order with this dish)

POLLO LA VITA

£16.95

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

CHARGRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

£15.95

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)

POLLO SAN FELICE

£16.95

Breast of chicken in Cajun spices lying on a bed of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh rocket, dressed with our very own lemon pesto sauce.

POLLO SCOZZESE

£17.95

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

£18.95

Chicken breast coated in light breadcrumbs, pan fried and topped with tomato Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served on a bed of fresh tagliatelle egg pasta in a cream and wild forest mushroom sauce. (Please note side order already included)

CHICKEN STROGANOFF

£18.95

Chunks of chicken in a brandy and mushroom cream sauce served with chips and Italian rice.

PESCE

OLD FASHIONED FISH & CHIPS

£14.95

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

BANG BANG ITALIANO

£18.95

King prawns, chunks of chicken and mixed peppers, white onion and herbs cooked in a bang bang lightly spiced sauce, served on top of spaghetti noodles with fresh lime on the side.

FRITTO MISTO

£19.95

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.

SALMONE INPANATO

£17.95

A darne of Scottish Salmon topped with a herb crust drizzled with a warm lemon and balsamic dressing, served on a bed of Italian rice.

GAMBERONI E RISO AL PICANTE

£19.95

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.

BUON GIORNO MENU

LA VITA BREAKFAST SPECIAL

£11.95

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

Scoobie Snack

£9.95

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 Benedict

£10.95

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

Italian Eggs Florentine

£10.95

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

Eggs Royale

£10.95

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

French Toast The Italian Way

£8.95

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

Sweet Savoury Waffle

£8.95

Tasty toasted waffle topped with bacon and Canadian maple syrup

Italian Omelette With Roast Potatoes

£8.95

Parmesan mixed with whisked eggs, pan fried and folded. Served with roast potatoes and salad garnish

Eggs Hebridean

£10.95

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

Italian Eggs Cocotte

£8.95

Warm chopped tomatoes mixed with olive oil and garlic. Served in a cocotte dish with a fried egg on top, finished with garlic breadcrumbs, oven baked, drizzled with sweet balsamic, served with italian toast on the side and a salad garnish

Toast

£3.00

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

Deluxe Buttermilk Pancakes

The Original

£8.95

Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes dressed with maple syrup

The Americano

£10.95

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

Caramel Pancakes

£10.95

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

DESSERTS

SMARTIE SUNDAE SENSATION

£8.95

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

£8.95

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

FRESH STRAWBERRY SUNDAE

£8.95

Our smooth strawberry ice cream drizzled with raspberry sauce and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream!

STRAWBERRY SNOWBALL DELIGHT

£8.95

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

£8.95

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

CHOCOLATE CHEW CHEW SUNDAE

£8.95

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

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU

£8.45

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

ITALIAN BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

£7.95

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

£8.95

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

GELATO MISTA

£3.50

Rich creamy vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream

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