La Vita
Family-run Italian restaurant on East Street, Blandford Forum. Authentic pasta, pizza, fish and meat dishes with a vegetarian-friendly menu and signature seafood risotto.
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- italian
- pizza
- pasta
43 East Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DX
Menu — 71 items
Nibbles
5 ITEMSMarinated Mixed Olives
- vegetarian
£5.15
Bread and Olives
Olives, selection of homemade breads served with olive oil & balsamic mix.
- vegetarian
£7.45
Pesto
Flat bread with tomato sauce & homemade basil pesto.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Aglio
Flat bread with garlic oil & rosemary.
- vegetarian
£6.75
Aglio with Cheese
Flat bread with mozzarella, garlic oil & rosemary.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Antipasti
11 ITEMSCalamari
Fried squid dusted in semolina flour, served with mixed leaf salad, garlic mayonnaise & lemon.
£9.25
Insalata Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella with sliced tomatoes & olives, drizzled in olive oil & balsamic reduction with salad.
- vegetarian
£8.95
Gamberoni
Sauteed king prawns in a garlic, white wine, chilli butter & parsley sauce, served with homemade garlic brushed ciabatta bread.
£10.75
Antipasto
A platter of Italian flavours; Parma ham, Napoli salami, buffalo mozzarella from Campania, semi-dried Sicilian tomatoes, black olives & homemade grilled ciabatta topped with chopped seasoned tomatoes.
£10.25
Insalata Spinaci
Crispy pancetta & parmesan on fresh spinach leaves, cucumber, pine nuts & semi-dried Sicilian tomatoes drizzled with a honey mustard dressing.
£8.25
Funghi con Aglio
Pan fried button mushrooms cooked in a garlic herbs & white wine sauce, served on homemade ciabatta bread.
- vegetarian
£8.25
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Chargrilled homemade ciabatta with chopped vine ripened tomatoes, basil & garlic, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- vegetarian
£7.75
Cozze Crema
Bowl of mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, served with homemade garlic brushed grilled ciabatta bread.
£10.25
Polpette
Homemade beef meatballs in a tomato sauce, finished with parmesan cheese & served with homemade grilled ciabatta.
£10.25
Insalata Caprino
Oven baked homemade bread and goats cheese with caramelised red onions finished with a mixed leaf salad & a balsamic glaze.
- vegetarian
£9.25
Scaloppine La Vita
Pan fried scallops cooked in a creamy spring onions & samba sauce, finished with homemade bread & a mixed leaf salad.
£12.25
Pasta
12 ITEMSPenne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with chilli and baby plum tomatoes, finished with garlic oil & basil.
- vegetarian
£12.75
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with a rich slowly braised minced beef, red wine, onion, tomato & herb ragu.
£14.45
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with pancetta, cream & parsley, finished with parmesan cheese.
£14.45
Lasagna
Layers of pasta, minced meat, bechamel sauce, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Baked in the oven the Italian way. Served with mixed leaf.
£14.95
Canneloni
Pasta filled with ricotta, fresh spinach & mascarpone, topped with tomato sauce & mozzarella then baked in the oven. Served mixed leaf.
- vegetarian
£14.25
Penne al Pollo della Casa
Creamy penne pasta with chicken, mushrooms & roasted peppers, topped with parmesan cheese & baked in the oven.
£15.45
Casareccia Pollo Piccante
Casareccia pasta with spicy chicken in a creamy sauce with tomatoes & spinach, finished with spring onions.
£15.45
Casareccia Primavera
Casareccia pasta with courgettes, onions & peppers, in a creamy pesto sauce, finished with basil.
- vegetarian
£15.45
Linguine alla Pescatore
Linguine pasta with sauteed tiger prawns, mussels & squid in a white wine, garlic, chilli & tomato sauce.
£17.95
Spaghetti con Polpette
Spaghetti with homemade beef meatballs & baby tomatoes in an onion & garlic tomato sauce, finished with basil.
£16.75
Ravioli Gorgonzola & Noci
Fresh homemade ravioli filled with gorgonzola and walnut served in a creamy gorgonzola sauce with spinach, finished with parmesan shavings.
- vegetarian
£15.95
Linguine alla Scaloppine
Linguine pasta with sauteed tiger prawns, smoked salmon & scallops in a creamy white wine sauce, finished with parsley.
£18.95
Risotto
4 ITEMSRisotto Branzino
Arborio rice with chopped sea bass, king prawns, spinach & baby tomatoes in mascarpone cream. Finished with asparagus. Signature dish.
£17.95
Risotto Verdure
Creamy risotto of freshly grilled asparagus, peas, zucchini, green beans & spinach.
- vegetarian
£15.25
Risotto di Pollo
Arborio rice with chicken & mushrooms in mascarpone cream. Finished with parmesan shavings & basil.
£15.75
Risotto al Frutti di Mare
Classic southern Italian risotto of mussels, prawns & squid with tomatoes, chilli, garlic & parsley.
£17.95
Light Mains
4 ITEMSBranzino
Pan-fried sea bass fillets served with a mixed leaf salad & vegetables (red peppers, red onions, courgette & carrots) in a balsamic glaze.
£19.45
Tagliata di Manzo
Finely sliced chargrilled sirloin steak on a mixed leaf salad, spinach, green beans, tomatoes, & parmesan drizzled with balsamic dressing.
£21.95
Insalata Salmone
Oven baked salmon on a bed of mixed leaf & spinach salad with green beans, sun dried tomatoes & parmesan shavings, drizzled with salsa verde.
£19.95
Insalata di Pollo
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast, lettuce, croutons, smoked pancetta, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing.
£16.25
Pesce e Carne
7 ITEMSSalmone con Crema
Roasted fillet of salmon in a creamy mustard sauce. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
£21.95
Branzino La Vita
Sea bass fillets with king prawns, mussels, chilli & garlic in a white wine & tomato sauce, served with new potatoes.
£22.95
Pollo Dolce Latte
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast in dolce latte cheese, with fresh spinach leaves & pine nuts. Served with new potatoes & a mixed leaf salad.
£19.45
Anatra Arrosto
Pan fried duck breast cooked in red wine & fresh orange juice. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
£21.95
Pollo con Funghi
Chargrilled free-range chicken breast with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with new potatoes & mixed vegetables.
£19.45
Saltimbocca di Maiale
Pan fried pork tenderloin fillet topped with crispy parma ham, cooked in butter gravy sauce, served with new potatoes & green beans.
£20.95
Bistecca
West Country 28 days matured 8oz sirloin steak marinated in rosemary & served with chips & a mixed leaf salad. Choice of peppercorn, dolce latte or mushroom sauce.
£24.75
Pizza
13 ITEMSMargherita
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil & garlic oil.
- vegetarian
£12.75
Fiorentina
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg & olives finished with more spinach, parmesan shavings and garlic oil.
- vegetarian
£14.25
Al Mare
Tomato, mozzarella, prawns, squid, anchovies, red onions, chilli, finished with rocket & garlic oil.
£15.95
La Vita
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, cotto ham & goat's cheese, finished with oregano & garlic oil.
£15.25
Quattro Formaggi
Tomato, mozzarella, goat cheese, gorgonzola, finished with parmesan shavings.
- vegetarian
£14.95
Cotto
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian cooked ham, flat field mushrooms, black olives & garlic oil.
£14.25
Piccante
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, roasted peppers, fresh chilli & garlic oil.
£14.25
Tropical
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian cooked ham & pineapple, finished with garlic oil.
£13.45
Vegetarian
Tomato, mozzarella, sweetcorn, mushrooms, peppers, red onion, olives & rocket finished with garlic oil.
- vegetarian
£14.25
Parma
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, finished with rocket, Parma ham & parmesan shavings.
£15.25
Caprino
Tomato, mozzarella, goats cheese, red peppers, red onion, finished with garlic oil & oregano.
- vegetarian
£14.25
Sofia
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, cotto ham & fresh chilli finished with rosemary & garlic oil.
£15.45
Calzone
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, bolognese, spicy marinated chicken, chilli, mushrooms & peppers. Served with mixed side salad.
£16.95
Sides
8 ITEMSHome Made Chips
- vegetarian
£4.45
Green Beans
- vegetarian
£4.45
New Potatoes
- vegetarian
£4.45
Mixed Vegetables
Red peppers, courgette, carrots & green beans.
- vegetarian
£4.45
Mixed Salad
- vegetarian
£4.45
Tomato & Basil Salad
- vegetarian
£4.45
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
- vegetarian
£4.45
Green Salad
- vegetarian
£4.45
Desserts
7 ITEMSLemon Cheesecake
Freshly made by our chefs, biscuit-based dessert with creamy lemon filling. Served with strawberry coulis and mint.
- vegetarian
£7.55
Banana con Cioccolata
Oven baked layers of banana and Belgian waffle covered with toffee and chocolate sauce. Served with vanilla gelato.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Tiramisu
Our famous home made classic. Espresso-soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cheese. A rich treat blending the bold flavours of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese.
- vegetarian
£7.55
Chocolate Brownie
A warm home made chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream.
- vegetarian
£7.55
Pannacotta
This home made Italian velvety dessert is simply cooked cream and vanilla made solid with gelatin. Served with raspberry and strawberry coulis and mint.
- vegetarian
£7.55
Affogato
Traditional coffee based dessert. Scoop of gelato topped with crumbled amaretto biscuit and shot of hot espresso.
- vegetarian
£5.45
Gelato & Sorbetto
3 scoops of ice cream or sorbet of your choice served with a wafer. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon sorbet.
- vegetarian
£6.95
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