Cafe Bella Vita Italian Restaurant
1919 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island
(718) 667-5656
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Caprese
Ice Cream Roll Cake
Italian Cheesecake
Chicken Francaise
Chicken Parmesan
Ministrone Soup
Filet of Sole
Baked Clams
Risotto
Price Fixed Lunch - Pasta (Entrées)
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne tossed in pink vodka sauce with prosciutto. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert.
Rigatoni Broccoli
Rigatoni with sautéed broccoli in virgin olive oil. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert.
Ravioli Marinara (Cheese)
Homemade Lasagna
Penne Con Zucchini
Penne with sautéed zucchini in virgin olive oil. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Pasta with a tomato-based red sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert.
Price Fixed Lunch - Pollo (Entrées)
Chicken San Lorenzo
Breast of chicken sautéed in garlic, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, and wine sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Francaise
Chicken Rollatine
Breast of chicken rolled and stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, topped with mushrooms and marsala. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
White and dark bone-in chicken pieces, sausage, white wine, seasoned with garlic and rosemary. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Caesar
Breast of chicken, grilled and sliced, served over Caesar salad. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Grilled Chicken
Breast of chicken sliced over a mixed green salad with our famous house dressing. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Price Fixed Lunch - Risotto (Entrées)
Risotto Pescatore
Arborio rice, shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and calamari in light tomato sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Risotto Giardiniera
Arborio rice cooked with mixed vegetables. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Price Fixed Lunch - Vitello (Entrées)
Veal À La Bella Vita
Topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, and artichokes. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Francaise
Marsala, francaise or pizzaiola. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Siciliana
Topped with ham, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and brown sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Price Fixed Lunch - Pesce (Entrées)
Shrimp Francaise
Served over pasta, same sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Served over pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp Oreganata
Tilapia Marechiaro
Sautéed with white wine, garlic, and light tomato sauce, served with clams and mussels. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Served with pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp Marinara
Served over pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Filet of Sole Francaise
Filet of Sole Almondine
Salmon Champagne Sauce
Sautéed with fresh vegetables in light champagne sauce. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Broiled Salmon
Served with Dijon mustard. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Served over pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Combination Seafood
Red sauce served over pasta. Includes choice of appetizer, salad, choice of dessert. Meat and seafood lunches served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce.
Appetizers (à La Carte)
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with crab meat.
Hot Antipasto
Traditional Italian salad.
Spedini Romana
Garlic Bread
Clams Oreganata
Shrimp Cocktail (3 pcs)
Cold Antipasto
Traditional Italian salad.
Caesar Salad for Two
Fried Zucchini
Pasta E Fagioli
Jumbo Shrimp Oreganata (3 pcs)
Clams Cocktail
Pasta (à La Carte)
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti cooked in butter sauce, egg, prosciutto, and parmigiano cheese. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Fusilli Al Pesto
Fusilli pasta with pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, and a touch of cream. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Egg white pasta in cream sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Cappellini Al Profumo Di Mare
with clams, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Linguine À La Vongole
Dozen clams over linguine, white or red sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Rigatoni All Amatriciana
Rigatoni in red sauce with prosciutto. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing.
Pesce (à La Carte)
Broiled Salmon
with dijon mustard. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Tilapia Isolana
Pan-seared with artichoke hearts, garlic, and oil, a splash of lemon in a white wine sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Served over a mixed green salad with our famous house dressing. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Filet of Sole Oreganata
Sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and wine topped with seasoned bread crumbs. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Calamari Marinara Over Pasta
Tomato sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Scallops
Sautéed in butter, lemon, and wine. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp À La Buffera
Sautéed jumbo shrimp topped with melted mozzarella. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Twin 8oz. Lobster Tail
Pollo (à La Carte)
Chicken Piemontese
Breast of chicken with roasted peppers, mushrooms, tomato, and basil. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Milanese
Pan-fried, sliced, and mixed with mixed green salad. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Broiled Chicken (1/2)
Chicken Breast Alla Valdostana
Double breast of chicken with prosciutto and mozzarella in brown sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Santa Elena
Breast of chicken sautéed with butter and lemon. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Vitello (à La Carte)
Veal Carciofi
with artichokes, garlic, and onions. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Saltimbocca Romana
Topped with prosciutto, egg, and spinach in brown sauce. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Piccata
Veal Vesuviano
Fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Capricciosa
Pan-fried topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and virgin olive oil. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Steak & Chops (à La Carte)
Pork Chop Valdostana
Stuffed pork chop, spinach, ricotta, topped with mushrooms, and marsala wine. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Center Cut Broiled Pork Chops
Boneless Shell Steak
Served with home potatoes. Lunch includes mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Side Orders
Sautéed Broccoli
Sautéed Spinach
French Fries
Baked Potato
Cooked in an oven.
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Tiramisu
Tartufo Baci Ball
Cheese Cake (Italian)
Tortoni
Spumoni
Rice Pudding
Price Fixed Dinner Menu (Entrées)
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with pasta. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Francaise
Salmon Champagne Sauce
with fresh vegetables in light champagne sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Marsala
Penne & Vodka
In a pink tomato sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Rigatoni Melanzana
Fresh tomato and basil, eggplant, and a touch of cream. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Grilled Salmon
Served with Dijon mustard. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Shrimp Marinara
Served with pasta. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Ravioli Della Nonna
Classic tomato sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Filibustiere
Boneless chicken with garlic, cherry peppers, and wine. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Shrimp Scampi
Served with pasta. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Breasts of chicken with spinach, topped with prosciutto, egg in brown sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Grilled Chicken
Breast of chicken sliced served over mixed salad with our famous house dressing. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Italian Meat Balls
Served over pasta with marinara sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Fettuccine Filetto Di Pomodoro
with prosciutto, onions, fresh tomato, and basil. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Homemade Lasagna
Risotto Pescatore
Arborio rice, mixed seafood, light tomato sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Risotto Primavera
Arborio rice cooked with mixed vegetables. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken on bone, rosemary, garlic, and wine. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Contadina
Boneless chicken with sausage and artichokes. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Chicken Rollatini
Breast of chicken rolled and stuffed with prosciutto, and mozzarella, topped with mushrooms and marsala wine. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Veal Marsala
Veal Francaise
Marsala, francaise or pizzaiola. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Veal Piccata
Veal À La Bella Vita
Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, a choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Broiled Pork Chops
Pork Chop Parmigiana
Filet of Sole Francaise
Filet of Almandine
Tilapia Isolanda
Pan-seared with artichoke hearts, garlic, and oil, a splash of lemon, in white wine sauce. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, a choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Capesante
Scallops pan-seared served over risotto. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Calamari Marinara
Served over pasta. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Combination Seafood
Red or white sauce served over linguini. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Veal Chop Valdostana
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Served with pasta. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Steak Marsala
Prime cut sirloin grilled and topped with mushrooms and marsala wine. Dinner includes a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. All meat and seafood platters are served with vegetables and potatoes of the day.
Appetizers (à La Carte)
Hot Antipasto for Two
Fried Calamari
Caesar Salad for Two
Spedini Romana
Fried Zucchini
Pasta E Fagioli
Eggplant Napoleon
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with crab meat.
Grilled Calamari
Shrimp Cocktail (3 pcs)
Clams Cocktail in Half Shell (12 pcs)
Cold Antipasto
Traditional Italian salad.
House Salad
A mixture of baby greens, tomato, roasted pepper, a slice of mozzarella, and dressing.
Pasta (à La Carte)
Rigatoni All Amatriciana
Rigatoni in red sauce with prosciutto. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Fusilli Al Pesto
Fusilli pasta with pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, and a touch of cream. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti cooked in butter sauce, egg, prosciutto, and parmigiano cheese. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Egg white pasta in cream sauce. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Cappellini Al Profumo Di Mare
with clams, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Linguine a La Vongole
Dozen clams over linguine, white or red sauce. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing.
Seafood (à La Carte)
Filet of Sole Oreganata
Sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and wine, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Tilapia Marechiara
Sautéed with white wine, garlic, light tomato sauce, clams, and mussels. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potatoes of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Served over a mixed green salad with our famous house dressing. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Broiled Salmon
with dijon mustard. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Shrimp À La Buffera
Sautéed jumbo shrimp topped with melted mozzarella. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Calamari Louisiana
Served over pasta. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Meats (à La Carte)
Pork Chops Murphy
Topped with sweet and hot peppers. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Alla Bella Vita
Veal topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, and artichokes. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Carciofi
with artichokes, garlic, and onions. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Breast Alla Valdostana
Double breast of chicken with prosciutto and mozzarella in brown sauce. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Santa Elena
Breast of chicken sautéed with butter and lemon. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Piemontese
Breast of chicken with roasted peppers, mushrooms, tomato, and basil. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken Milanese
Pan-fried, sliced, and mixed with mixed green salad. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Chicken San Lorenzo
Double breast of chicken, sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and chopped tomatoes in wine sauce. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Capricciosa
Pan-fried topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and virgin olive oil. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Center Cut Broiled Pork Chops
Boneless Shell Steak
Served with home potatoes. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Milk Fed Veal Chop
First cut. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Genovese
Sautéed veal, eggplant, and mozzarella in light pesto sauce. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Vesuviano
Fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Veal Arcobaleno
Sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, lemon, and butter. All dinners include a mixed green salad with house dressing. Meat and seafood dishes served with vegetables and potato of the day or spaghetti marinara or tomato sauce.
Side Orders
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach
French Fries
Baked Potato
Cooked in an oven.
Desserts
Tartufo Baci Ball
Cheese Cake (Italian)
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Ice Cream Roll Cake
Tiramisu
Tortoni
Spumoni
Rice Pudding
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Recent Reviews
always a nice experience. solid meal, fair prices...however, this isn't really a restaurant for the younger person. The evening I went at 65, I think I was one of the younger folks here, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. you can relax, have an unhurried dinner and conversation. Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, but it has an elevator. fair sized parking lot.
July 2025
The food here is great, and I would certainly find myself going back again and again - though I think that’s more a function of the price fixe menu than the food itself (which is not to say it’s bad, of course - just the fixed price menu is the draw for me).
June 2025
Food is always excellent, as are the employees, who are very friendly, helpful and professional, but never pushy and never rush you. This is my 'go-to' place for many years, and it never disappoints.
February 2025
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