Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar

282 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 586-8542

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Mamma's Meatballs & Burrata
Rainbow Cookie Cheesecake
Baked Clams Oreganata 6
Pappardelle Bolognese
Cheese Steak Sandwich
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Stuffed Artichoke
Maiale Osso Bucco
Mozzarella Sticks
Calamari Fritti

Menu

Appetizers To Share
Mamma Vincenza's Meatballs
(4) veal, pork, and beef, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs parmigianoreggiano, evoo**
Burrata Caprese
cream filled fresh mozzarella ball, roasted red peppers, vineripe tomatoes, balsamic glaze drizzle, evoo GLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Stuffed Artichoke
breadcrumbs, roasted cherry tomatoes
Mozzarella Sticks
(4) breaded and deep fried, side of pomodoro sauce VEGETARIAN
Mamma Meatballs and Burrata
(4) veal, pork, beef, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, cream filledfresh mozzarella ball, parmigiano reggiano, evoo**
Calamari Fritti
fried calamari, marinara sauce on the side** GLUTENFREE-sauteed calamari
Arancini Siciliani
chop meat, peas, touch of red sauce, mozzarella (4) 'not somini' pomodoro sauce on the side
Mozzarella Fritta
(3) pan fried breaded fresh mozzarella, fra diavolo sauce, NUTFREE basil pesto, reggiano VEGETARIAN
Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetebles, provolone, white wine breadcrumb sauce. Vegetarian.
Baked Clams Oreganata
(6) WHOLE, not chopped baked top neck clams, bread crumb sauce
Clams Vespa
(6) WHOLE, not chopped baked top neck clams, provolone,pancetta, roasted garlic cream sauce
Buffalo Chicken Spring Roll
Served with celery and carrot garnish, blue cheese sauce.
Seafood Salad
shrimp, new zealand mussels, calamari, fennel, celery, redpepper relish GLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Calamari Piccante
fried calamari, tossed in fra diavolo sauce** GLUTENFREE-sauteed calamari
Pulpo Mediterraneo
skillet roasted octopus, spicy italtian sausage, cannellinibeans, red onion, chili oil drizzle, evoo GLUTEN FREE
Mussels Rosso
Marinara or fra diavolo sauce. Gluten-free.
Mussels Bianco
Roasted garlic cream sauce, pancetta, onions. Gluten-free
Caponata
garlic, olive oil, grated cheese, basil GLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Mussels Verde
NUT FREE basil pesto, cream. Gluten-free.
Antipasto Platter
prosciutto, salami, sopressata pecorino romano, parmigianoreggiano, cracked pepper mixed olives, garlic toast
Tuna Tartare Crostini
(4) soy marinated sushi grade ahi yellowfin tuna, guacamole,cucumber-scallion garnish, tuxedo sesame seeds
Pane Cunzato
imported anchovy filet, evoo drenched sandwich,parmigiano reggiano
Pane Panelle
CHICKPEA SANDWICH, MELTED PROVOLONE, RICOTTA & LEMON WEDGESON SIDE

Stone Fired Pizzette
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, grated pecorino romano, evoo**
La Bestia
sausage, pepperoni, sopressata, mozzarella, tomato sauce**
Prociutto and Arugula
mozzarella, red onions, proscuitto, arugula, pecorino romano,evoo**
Pizza Vespa
clams, pancetta, provolone, spinach, roasted garlic creamsauce** (nothing can be taken out)
Pizza Rustica
mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, black olives, roasted redpeppers**
Cauliflower Pizzetta
roasted cauliflower, garlic, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, evoo (NOSAUCE)** CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE BUT NOT RECCOMMENDED
Fungi Pizzetta
mushroom medly, mozzarella, splash of tomato sauce, arugula,truffle oil** VEGETARIAN
Napolenta
Tomato sauce, pecorino romano, mozzarella

Vespa Squared
Vespina
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy honey drizzle.
La Siciliana
Mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, pecorino.

Soups
Vegetable Minestrone
potatoes, zuchinni, carrots, celery, cannellini beans, pasta(ditalini)**
Pasta e Fagioli
italian bean soup** VEGETARIAN
Kale Soup
kale, crumbled spicy sausage, cannellini beans, pecorino romanoGLUTEN FREE

Salads
Caesar Salad
kale and romain mixed, caesar dressing, garlic toast,parmigiano reggiano, GLUTEN FREE
Arugula and Fig Salad
arugula, goat cheese, craisins, tomatoes, fig balsamicvinaigrette GLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Rocket Salad
arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fennel, black olives,parmigiano reggiano, white balsamic vinaigrette GLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Poached Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
arugula, walnuts, crasins, poached pears, balsamic vinaigretteGLUTEN FREE/VEGETARIAN
Apple and Gorgonazola Salad
Mixed greens, walnuts, craisins, red onions, dijon vinaigrette.
Beet Salad
Crispy brussels sprouts, julienne apples, pistachio, goatcheese puree with citrus vinaigrette.
House Salad
romaine and kale mixed, tomatoes, cucumbers,red onions, roasted red peppers, carrots,creamy balsamic
Vespa Chopt Salad
our house salad with Italian meats and cheeses, red winevinaigrette

Hand Helds
Chicken Piccante Sandwich
Fried chicken cutlets, mozzarella, spicy fra diavolo sauce,garlic baguette.
Steak Sandwich
Thin sliced ribeye, sauteed mushrooms and onions, crumbledgorgonzola, peppercorn sauce, garlic bread.
Benburger
Double smashed angus beef patties, american cheese, grilledonions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle relish sauce, tuxedoseeded bun

Pasta
Rigatoni alla Vodks
vodka,pancetta, scallions, cream tomato sauce**
Papparedelle Bolognese
veal, pork, and beef ragu, touch of cream, parmigiano reggiano**
Ragu di Manzo
cavatappi pasta, slow cooked beef short ribs, madiera meatsauce, mushrooms, peas, touch of cream CANNOT BE MADE GLUTENFREE
Pasta con Rapini
cavatappi pasta, broccoli rabe, crumbled sausage, sicilianblack olives, garlic, evoo**
Pasta Gorgonzola
Crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, peas, roasted garlicgorgonzola cheese sauce.
Bucatini Pomodoro
tomato sauce, pecorino romano, fresh basil** VEGETARIAN
Pappardelle Melanzane
marsala eggplant ragu, ricotta, ricotta salata** VEGETARIAN
Pasta aForno Siciliana
anellini(ring shaped pasta), meat sauce, eggplant, peas,mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino romano baked in the oven**
Linguine con Vongole
WHITE clam sauce, roasted garlic, evoo RED upon request wholeclams and deshelled clams**
Linguine con Gamberi
shrimp, garlic plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, evoo**
Pasta Con Le Sarde
sardines, anchovies, roasted cauliflower, fennel raisins, pinenuts, breadcrumbs, pecorino romano, plum tomato sauce, evoo,bucatini pasta** CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE BUT NOT RECCOMMENDED
Pasta Pescatori
shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE, blacksquid ink linguine**
Black Linguini da Vinci
shrimp, arugula, roasted-pepper pink sauce
Pappardelle Maiale
slow cooked pork osso bucco ragu, parmigiano reggiano, evooCANNOT BE GLUTEN FREE
Cacio e Pepe con Limone
bucatini, shrimp, pecorino, coarse black pepper, lemon rinds
Gnocchi con Pesto di Basilico
potato gnocchi, NUT FREE basil pesto, burrata filling,pecorino, reggiano

Entrees
Chicken alla Milanese
pan fried breaded chicken, aruguala, fennel, cherry tomatoes,pecorino romano, balsamic glaze drizzle GLUTEN FREE-grilledchicken
Chicken Involtino
panko chicken rollatini, yellow & green squash, spinach,provolone, vegetable risotto, cognac mushroom sauce
Manzo alla Marsala
slow cooked beef short ribs, muchrooms, beef au jus, vegetablerisotto
Gamberi Vespa
shrimp, vegetable risotto, vodka cream sauce, roasted cherrytomatoes GLUTEN FREE
Filet Sole Mediterranean
rustic vegetables, long stem artichokes, potatoes, scallions,pinot grigio lemon butter caper sauce
Gamberi Oreganata
shrimp, chardonnay oreganata sauce, over spinach, toastedbreadcrumbs GLUTEN FREE-grilled shrimp
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
grilled cheese & parsley sausage pinwheel, sauteed broccolirabe, sicilian black olives GLUTEN FREE
Pollo all Griglia
marinated grilled chicken breasts, sauteed broccoli rabe,spinach and mushrooms, garlic and oil GLUTEN FREE
Salmone con Carciofi
long stem artichokes, juliebne vegetables, cauliflower-potatosmash, lemon-NUT FREE basil pesto sauce
Braciole alla Siciliana
braised beef bundles (3), Sunday sauce, parpadelle pasta,parmigiano reggiano
Tomahawk Veal Chop all Parmiginana
Breaded, pan fried, pomodoro sauce, pecorino romano and basil.
Seared Tuna
Sesame encrusted, julienne vegetables,wasabi mashed potatoes,sesame ginger-soy sauce
Crispy Skin Salmone
Vegetable risotto, roasted garlic vodka sauce and tomatoes.
Polla alla Padella
boneless chicken thighs, fennel sausage, potatoes, peppers,onions, rosemary plum tomato brown sauce**
Tomahawk Veal Chop Milanese
pan fried breaded veal chop(with bone), arugula, cherrytomatoes, pecorino romano, balsamic glaze drizzle
Bistecca e Patatine
14oz Prime NY Strip, truffle-herb parmesan fries, peppercornsauce
Maile Osso Bucco
slow cooked pork shank, filetto di pomodoro, vegetable risotto
Swordfish Messina
crushed plum tomato sauce, capers, spinach, sicilian blackolives**
Veal Spedini
veal rollatini, breadcrumbs, provolone, pancetta, veal demisauce, asparagus, roasted potatoes
Tomahawk Veal Chop all Medeira
pan fried bread veal chop(with bone), mozarella, mushrooms,mashed potaotes, veal demi sauce
Branzino
head off, parsley gremalata, capers, potatoes, spinach, evoo
Pollo Tri Colori
(our chicken parmesan) breaded pan fried chicken breast,pomodoro sauce, vodka sauce, NUT FREE basil pesto, whole milkmozzarella, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, reggiano, basil,rigatoni

Sides
French Fries
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts
pancetta, sweet onions, balsamic glaze, parmesan GLUTEN FREE
Broccoli Rabe
garlic, evoo GLUTEN FREE
Cauliflower Smash
potatoes, touch of cream GLUTEN FREE
Sauteed Spinach
garlic, evoo GLUTEN FREE
Cailiflower
garlic, evoo GLUTEN FREE
Herb Roasted Mushrooms
truffle oil drizzle

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Recent Reviews

Had a lovely dinner for my friend's bday. Tues-Thursday they offer a 3 course price fixed menu & additions to their regular menu for this week. We were very happy with our choice of cocktails off their Spring menu (Strawberry Lemon Drop & Lavender Dream). We both ordered of the 3 course menu which included an app, entree, dessert & a glass of wine for $49. We each started with a Caesar salad. My friend had the pappardelle Bolognese & I had...
April 2025
Jess was our server. She was patient and checked on us at just the right time. She always made sure our drinks were full and we didn't need anything. She was friendly and welcoming from the moment we sat down. We were celebrating my birthday with my parents and she was patient and attentive and just really made a positive experience overall. I am never disappointed when I visit Vespa!
April 2025
I had the lemon and shrimp dish therr was no lemon taste to pepper as per the description pasta was over cooked. Just oily. 2 others had the sole was pretty but no real seasoning 2 others had a parimagane dinners they were plentiful and good
September 2024

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Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar

282 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 586-8542