La Vita George Square is a family friendly Italian restaurant on Queen Street, directly opposite the square. It follows the ethos of the group’s original Bishopbriggs venue, pairing traditional recipes with a busy, welcoming city centre atmosphere. Service runs from breakfast into the evening, making the restaurant useful at many different points in the day.
Pizza and pasta provide the foundations of the menu. Freshly made sauces, Italian cheeses and produce delivered to the kitchen shape familiar combinations, while house recipes bring their own Glasgow character. Meat, seafood and vegetable dishes from the broader à la carte selection give diners alternatives to the central Italian staples.
Daytime and fixed price menus offer a shorter route through the cooking, and a children’s selection supports family meals. Desserts and cakes continue the Italian influence with creamy, fruit and pastry based finishes. Takeaway collection is available, although the full range and timing can differ from sit in service.
Wine, aperitivi, cocktails and coffee allow the meal to shift from a quick lunch to a longer evening. The lively room and central position are especially convenient for shoppers, visitors and pre-theatre diners. La Vita George Square’s enduring appeal comes from generous food, broad choice and a straightforward tradition of family hospitality.
Address: 161 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3BJ, United Kingdom
La Vita, Queen Street, Glasgow. UK Menu
Antipasti
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables in a traditional Italian soup.
Zuppa del Giorno
Chef’s soup of the day.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Dry roasted and coated in our own secret sauce for you to enjoy.
Pate della Casa
Home made chicken livers and duck herb smooth pate served with fruit chutney and Scottish oatcakes.
Mozzarella Fritta
Creamy mozzarella imported directly from Campania in Italy, rolled in our own breadcrumbs.
Haggis Italiano
Grilled haggis served over a toasted crostini, topped with a fried egg, drizzled with balsamic.
Hot Chilli Gamberetti
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
Chunks of chicken in our buttermilk batter on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our tangy honey sauce.
Sweet Chilli King Prawns
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
Fresh calamari fried in a light batter and served with garlic mayonnaise.
Halloumi Fries
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
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
Stornoway black pudding and creamed potato mash seasoned, lightly breaded and gently fried, served with a Scotch whisky cream sauce.
Caprese
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
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
Chicken breast chunks pan fried with jalapeños and a sticky sweet sauce.
Polpette Formaggio
Italian pork & beef meatballs made to our own recipe topped with mozzarella cheese in a delicate tomato sauce.
La Vita Combination
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
Deep fried balls of risotto rice and Napoli sauce stuffed with peas, mozzarella and coated in breadcrumbs, served with dip.
Haggis Arancini
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
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.
Scozzese Combo
Battered haggis and Stornaway black pudding deep fried, served on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our creamy peppercorn sauce.
Pollo Meatballs
Italian seasoned meatballs covered with a garlic cream parmesan sauce served with a slice garlic bread for dipping.
1/2 Portion Pasta or Risotto
From main pasta section. Extra £2 all seafood
Pane
Mixed Pane e Olive
Focaccia and home made bread slices with the best kalamata and noccellara olives, served with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dip.
Bruschetta
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
Pizza base brushed with olive oil, garlic, pesto and sea salt.
Bruschetta con Formaggio
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
Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter.
Italian Bread
Home made Italian bread and butter with olive oil and balsamic dip.
Bruschetta Peperonata e Olive
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
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 Mozzarella
Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter, topped with mozzarella.
Crostini Piccante
Home made crusty Italian bread, topped with Nduja spicy salami, spread from Calabria with mozzarella cheese.
For Sharing
Focaccia Cosa Nostra
Pizza base drizzled with olive oil, garlic and pesto, served with a fresh Napoli dip.
Foccacca La Vita
Stuffed foccacia base with Fior di Latte mozzarella, pasted with pesto olive oil and garlic, served with San Marzano Napoli sauce.
Foccacia alla Bruschetta
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.
Foccacia Ripena con Carne
Stuffed pizza triangles with mashed potato, Italian honey roast ham, mozzarella cheese and garlic, served with a San Marzano Napoli dip.
Combo Grande
Stornaway croquettes, honey chicken drizzled with sauce, mozzarella fritta, arancini formaggio, bruschetta, garlic mayo dip and arrabiata dip.
Pasta
We use only DECECCO, the finest pasta in Italy. Choose your shape of pasta from the selection below: CASARECCE SPAGHETTI PENNE MACARONI MAFALDINE RIGATONI. GLUTEN FREE PASTA AVAILABLE – PLEASE ALLOW 15 MINUTES TO COOK. 12” GLUTEN FREE PIZZA BASE ALSO AVAILABLE – SUPPLEMENT £1
Napoletana
Ripe plum tomatoes in a fresh herb sauce.
Bolognese
The traditional Italian meat and tomato sauce as Mamma would make.
Arrabbiata
A hot and spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies and fresh basil leaves.
Norcina
Crumbled Italian sausage, fresh cherry tomatoes and wild mushrooms in a light cream sauce finished with rocket and fresh basil.
Nonna
Fresh smoked bacon, pine nuts, olive oil, wild mushrooms, fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar and sun dried tomatoes. Did we leave anything out?
Carbonara
A classic cream and herb sauce with strips of succulent bacon.
Amatriciana
Strips of bacon cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with onions and fresh spices.
Pesto Gamberetti
King prawns pan fried and tossed with spinach, garlic, our homemade pesto and thick creamy sauce.
Italiano
San Marzano Romana sauce with cream tossed with chilli, chunks of chicken breast and pepperoni sausage.
Frutti di Mare al Pomodoro or al Bianco
Fresh seafood cooked in a lightly spiced pomodoro sauces, for a delicate flavour, or in a white wine herb cream sauce.
Mia Casa
Chunks of chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, cream and a hint of chilli. You will never forgive yourself if you don’t try this!
Quattro Stagioni
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables topped with olives, sun dried tomatoes, rocket in a San Marzano Napoli sauce, topped with crumbled goats cheese.
Mamma
Strips of bacon and mushroom sautéed in a frying pan and finished with a touch of cream and Napoli sauce.
Polpette
Homemade Italian pork & beef meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce.
Piccante
Sliced pepperoni sausage pan fried with red peppers & red onion in a Romana sauce of cream with a touch of sugo, seasoned the La Vita way.
Sorrento
Pan-fried chunks of chicken with onions tossed in a garlic, lemon and cream sauce. Finished with parmesan & buffalo mozzarella tossed in your favourite shape of pasta.
Macaroni Formaggio
A selection of Italian cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon pieces.
Ravioli Rafael
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
Our traditional Italian favourite.
Penne al Nero di Scozzese
Stornoway black pudding, pepperoni sausage and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a sweet balsamic sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Lobster Ravioli
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
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
Mafaldine Calabrese
Nduja Calabria soft very spicy sausage pan fried with cream and mascarpone cheese with crumbled Italian sausage.
Rigatoni La Vita
Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pine nuts, homemade pesto and mascarpone cheese tossed with tubes of pasta (must try this dish!)
Penne Oriental
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
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
Chunks of chicken, courgettes, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream with red chilli and Italian rice.
Risotto con Salsiccia
Italian sausage meat pan fried with peas in an olive oil, butter, cream and Parmesan sauce, topped with crispy fried onions.
SPAGHETTI POLLO MEATBALLS
Italian chicken meatballs seasoned with garlic mixed herbs in a cream parmesan sauce tossed with spaghetti pasta topped with toasted Italian breadcrumbs.
Pizza
ALL PIZZAS ARE 12” AND FRESHLY STONEBAKED
Margherita
A thin crust pizza base topped with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
La Vita
Spicy marinated chicken and smoked bacon topped with diced mozzarella on a bed of San Marzano tomato sauce.
Chicago
Crumbled Italian sausage, red onion and green sliced jalapeños with a tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Mexicana
Marinated strips of beef, mixed peppers with red chillies on a thin base Neopolitan pizza, sprinkled with Italian mozzarella cheese.
Sophia Loren
Fresh chillies, pepperoni sausage and red onion with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Salsiccia
Crumbled Italian sausage with chorizo on a bed of pizza sauce, topped with Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese and drizzled with honey.
Morron
Slices of spicy breast of chicken marinated with roast mixed peppers. Served on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.
Amore
Pepperoni sausage, mascarpone cheese, roasted red peppers on a bed of tomato sauce with a touch of pesto! What can you say? Fantastic.
Hawaii
A ham and pineapple tomato base, sprinkled with plenty of mozzarella cheese.
La Mamma
Breast of chicken slowly marinated in spices and served on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.
Scozzese
Italian pepperoni sausage and Stornoway black pudding sprinkled with mozzarella on a bed of tomato sauce.
New York
New York style pizza with tantalising American meatball and spicy Italian sausage. All served on a bed of tomato and topped with mozzarella.
Vegetali
Grilled courgette, wild mushrooms, fresh garlic and roasted mixed peppers on a thin base with San Marzano tomato and mozzarella.
Al Bosco
Cooked ham and mushrooms on a tomato base with mozzarella cheese.
Pulled Pork
Italian thin base pizza topped with jalapeño peppers and marinated pulled pork. Lightly drizzled with a BBQ sauce.
Romana
Slices of spicy chicken and pineapple with mozzarella cheese and tomato base. Guaranteed to love it.
Mixed Meat
A pizza topped with Italian pepperoni, Italian meatballs, BBQ chicken with mozzarella and tomato base.
Double Pepperoni
A high quality cured Italian sausage with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Calzone a la Casa
A folded pizza base stuffed full of everything and baked in the oven. Served with fresh green salad.
Campagnola
Slices of spicy chicken and mushrooms with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Marinara
A cocktail of fresh seafood with or without mozzarella cheese on a tomato base.
San Daniele
Pizza base topped with San Marzano sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and Parmesan shavings.
Americano
Pepperoni sausage and mascarpone on a stonebaked pizza with Italian San Marzano pizza sauce, Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese and drizzled with honey.
Carne Italiano
Neapolitan pizza base with pork & beef meatballs, Italian chicken meatballs & Italian pepperoni sausage on a bed of San Marzano tomato sauce topped with Fiori di Late mozzarella cheese finished with pine nuts.
Pizza & Pasta ‘Jimmy Style’ (Serves Two)
Any pizza and pasta split between two. Please note: must be the same pizza and pasta.
Side Orders
Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket salad marinated with olive oil and chilli topped with Parmesan shavings.
Insalata Mista
Mixed watercress, rocket and spinach leaves with pickled beetroot, pine nuts, lemon balsamic and Parmesan shavings.
Insalata Rosso
Red onion and sliced tomatoes topped with our special house dressing.
Cipolle Fritti
Rings of sliced onion coated in a light crisp batter and deep fried.
Italiano Chips
Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese and spicy bolognese.
Americano Chips
Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese and crispy bacon.
La Vita Chips
Thick cut potato chips deep fried, topped with stringy Italian & Scottish cheese, diced red onion smothered with a rich gravy.
Fat Chips
Thick cut potato chips deep fried.
Scozzese Chips
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
Italian roast potatoes with rosemary and rock salt.
Sautéed Vegetables
Mediterranean vegetables sautéed with garlic, chilli & pesto and tossed with Tuscan roast potatoes.
Mini Mac & Cheese with Bacon
Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crispy bacon.
Sautéed Mushrooms
A selection of mushrooms.
Carne alla Griglia
MEAT FROM THE CHARGRILL. All our meat is 100% Scotch bred to give you the very best taste. Complemented by a choice of Italian roast potatoes, rice, mixed salad or chips.
Rib-Eye al Griglia
10oz rib-eye chargrilled, well marbled, juicy and full of flavour.
Rib-Eye Italiano Scozzese
10oz rib-eye chargrilled, well marbled, juicy and full of flavour topped with Stornoway black pudding, finished with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
Italian Mixed Grill
Link sausage and Tuscan chargrilled sausages, marinated chicken fillets & sliced flat iron steak served pink with onion rings and crispy chips served with white onion & mushroom Diane sauce on the side. A must for meat lovers.
Grande Steak & Sausage Pie
Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips.
Risotto alla Milanese con Pork Chop
Famous Italian dish from the north of Italy. Italian rice with chopped onion, parmesan cheese, butter & white wine served with pan fried breaded pork chop on the bone.
Chargrilled Fillet Steak
Complemented by a choice of Italian roast potatoes, rice, mixed salad or chips.
Fileto al Nero
A 10oz Scotch breaded fillet steak, butterflied and topped with Stornoway black pudding, finished with a sweet red wine sauce.
Fileto La Vita
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.
Fileto Highlander
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.
The Lobster Surf & Turf
9oz Fillet of Scotch beef butterflied and cooked to your liking, served with half lobster and west coast mussels in a cream sauce with Italian roasted potatoes. (Please note side order already included) Price: MARKET PRICE (SEE SERVER)
Fileto al Ferri
A choice cut of 10oz fillet steak, butterflied and cooked on an open chargrill to your taste – rare, medium or well done.
Fileto Rossini
A succulent 10oz fillet steak, butterflied and slowly cooked, topped with pâté on a toasted crouton, finished with a rich wine sauce.
Chargrilled Burgers
ALL LA VITA BURGERS ARE SERVED IN A BRIOCHE BUN WITH FAT CHIPS, SALAD AND OUR SECRET SAUCE.
Naturale
Home pressed 100% Scotch beef burger, served with our secret sauce on the side.
Pulled Pork Burger
Italian burger topped with 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
Supreme of chicken breast pan fried in breadcrumbs. Topped with cheese, onion and served with our secret dressing, chunky chips and honey mayonnaise dip.
Pollo
Complemented by a choice of Italian roast potatoes, rice, mixed salad or chips.
Chicken “Au Poivre”
Breadcrumbed breast of chicken fillets sautéed in a cream and cracked peppercorn sauce, with a secret twist.
Pollo Cardinal
Breadcrumbed chicken breast fillets, sautéed in a cream and mushroom sauce, with a secret twist.
Pollo Fritto
Breadcrumbed 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 Limone alla Milanese
Escalopes of chicken breast gently fried in panko breadcrumbs drizzled in a lemon and butter sauce, served with rigatoni carbonara on the side. (Please note: no side order with this dish)
Pollo La Vita
Supreme of chicken breast drizzled with a sauce of broccoli, mushroom, cream and a hint of chilli, on a bed of Italian mashed potatoes. (Please note side order already included)
Pollo Scozzese
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
Chicken breast coated in light breadcrumbs, pan fried and topped with tomato Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with rigatoni pasta tossed in our famous Sorrento (chicken, onion, garlic, lemon creamy sauce) on the side. You can also change the pasta sauce to any of your liking. (Please note side order already included)
Pollo Toscano
Boneless chicken thighs pan roasted with garlic, sun-dried tomatos and fresh spinach, with pesto and a touch of cream, served with mashed potatoes and a slice of focaccia. (Please note side order already included)
Pesce
Cozze Vapore Piatto Grande
Fresh deep sea mussels cooked with a choice of tomato and spicy herb sauce or white wine and chilli cream with a piece of crusty garlic bread.
Old Fashioned Fish & Chips
Top quality fresh haddock breadcrumbed and gently fried, served with chips and salad.
Haddock Scozzese
Filleted haddock pan fried, served on a bed of spinach, mashed potato and drizzled with a creamy Hollandaise sauce, with fresh leeks and cherry tomatoes, served with Italian salad on the side.
Fritto Misto
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.
Gamberoni e Riso al Picante
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.
Insalata
Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad
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) *ADD BACON £1 EXTRA
Halloumi Greek Cheese Salad
Mixed salad leaves with roasted mixed peppers, sweetcorn, red onion, cucumber, shredded carrot & beetroot mixed with olive oil, balsamic & lemon juice dressed with breaded halloumi sticks.
Desserts
SMARTIE SUNDAE SENSATION
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
Our delicious handmade caramel shortcake and topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce. Topped with whipped cream!
CADBURY’S CRUNCHIE FRIDAY SUNDAE
Rich vanilla Royale ice cream with chunks of Cadburys Crunchie, smothered in rich toffee sauce, whipped cream and crumbled 99 Flake.
JELLY TOTS SUNDAE
Our smooth strawberry ice cream drizzled with raspberry sauce and topped with Jelly Tots and whipped cream!
STRAWBERRY SNOWBALL DELIGHT
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
Vanilla ice cream with chunks of honeycomb served with fresh whipped cream and covered with caramel sauce.
CHOCOLATE CHEW CHEW SUNDAE
Vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate brownie served with fresh whipped cream and smothered in caramel sauce.
HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
A layer of sponge soaked with coffee liqueur, filled and decorated with coffee and Zabaglione creams, lightly dusted with cocoa.
ITALIAN BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING
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
2 Belgian waffles served with warm rich vanilla ice cream & fresh strawberries covered in caramel sauce. Fantastico!!!
GELATO MISTA
Rich creamy vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream.
Tiramisu
The classic Italian sponge soaked in coffee liqueur
Zabaglione
Semi-cold & topped with cacao powder
Nonna`s Apple Crumble
Baked to Perfection! Traditional homemade apple crumble served warm with drizzles of delicious custard
Gelato Caramello
Rich vanilla royal ice cream with oodles of Dulce de Leche sauce with a Rossini chocolate curl wafer
Neapolitan Ice Cream
2 Scoops of luxury double cream vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream
Italian Bread & Butter Pudding
Handmade La Vita’s very own fruit panettone filled with chocolate, baked with custard and drizzled with caramel sauce
Speciality Pasta
Please note speciality pasta cannot be made gluten free.
MACARONI FORMAGGIO
A selection of Italian cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon pieces.
RAVIOLI RAFAEL
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
Our traditional Italian favourite.
PENNE AL NERO DI SCOZZESE
Stornoway black pudding, pepperoni sausage and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a sweet balsamic sauce and Parmesan cheese.
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
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
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
MAFALDINE CALABRESE
Nduja Calabria soft very spicy sausage pan fried with cream and mascarpone cheese with crumbled Italian sausage.
RIGATONI LA VITA
Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pine nuts, homemade pesto and mascarpone cheese tossed with tubes of pasta (must try this dish!)
PENNE ORIENTAL
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.
RAVOLLINI DEL LA MAMMA
Mini meat ravioli squares tossed in a cream Parmesan sauce with Garlic, Prosciutto Cotto, white onion and peas, topped with grated Parmesan.
ELIO’S MARRY ME PASTA
Sun dried tomatoes, chicken, onion, mixed peppers with La Vita’s three oils and fresh cream, tossed with mafaldine (long wide ribbons) pasta with a touch of Parmesan and Fiori di Latte Mozzarella cheese.
CHORIZO FORMAGGIO
Rigatoni pasta tubes tossed in an extra garlicky cream parmesan sauce with Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian roasted mixed peppers and chicken breast chunks topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
SPAGNOLO
Long ribbons of curly pasta cooked in a Romana sauce of San Marzano tomatoes, a touch of cream and our famous 3 La Vita oils, with chorizo Spanish sausage, pepperoni and Italian sausage.
Breakfast
Served 7 days Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 11.30am. Sunday 9am to 11.30am.
LA VITA BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Breakfast Scozzese, Glass Fresh Orange Juice, Toast, Tea or Coffee only. (Any changes made to breakfast special will incur an extra charge)
Scoobie Snack
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
2 poached eggs with bacon, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce (A breakfast delight)
Italian Eggs Florentine (V)
2 poached eggs with spinach, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce
Eggs Royale
2 poached eggs with thinly sliced Scottish smoked salmon, served on buttered Italian toast, topped with hollandaise sauce
Italian Panini
Choose from: Bacon, lorne sausage, potato scone, Stornoway black pudding, link sausage, fried egg or scrambled egg (any of our panini’s can be made a double for £1 extra per item)
French Toast the Italian Way
Italian bread dipped in egg and a touch of sugar, lightly fried and finished with bacon on top drizzled with syrup
Spicy Heavy Cream Eggs (V)
Chilli and fresh cream cooked with 2 semi soft eggs, served on Italian toast and finished with fresh chopped basil. (Our most favourite breakfast dish)
Italian Omelette with Roast Potatoes
Parmesan, ham and cheddar cheese mixed with egg whites, pan fried and folded. Served with roast potatoes and salad garnish
Eggs Hebridean
2 poached eggs with Stornoway black pudding, served on buttered Italian toast and topped with hollandaise sauce
French Toast Con Frutta (V)
2 slices of Italian bread dipped in egg with a touch of sugar, lightly fried then topped with blueberries and strawberries, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with icing sugar
Toast (V)
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
The Original (V)
Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes dressed with maple syrup
The Americano
Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes dressed with maple syrup, topped with crispy bacon and dusted with icing sugar
Caramel Pancakes (V)
Fluffy and thick buttermilk pancakes spread with caramel sauce, topped with fresh strawberries and dusted with icing sugar
Lorne Sausage
Pork Link
Stornaway Black Pudding
Smoked Bacon Slice
Fried Egg
Poached Egg
Scrambled Egg
Potato Scone
Fried Mushrooms
Grilled Tomato
Daytime & Early Evening Menu
Mon to Fri: MAIN COURSE £12.95, STARTER & MAIN £17.95, MAIN & DESSERT £17.95, STARTER, MAIN & DESSERT £22.95 (Price per diner). Sat & Sun: MAIN COURSE £13.95, STARTER & MAIN £19.95, MAIN & DESSERT £19.95, STARTER, MAIN & DESSERT £24.45 (Price per diner). Served between 12noon & 6pm Sunday to Friday (Order must be placed before 6pm) 12noon & 5pm Saturday (Order must be placed before 5pm).
Minestrone v
Chunks of vegetables in a traditional Italian soup
Zuppa
Soup of the day
Polpette
Spicy pork and beef meatballs in a Napoli sauce, served with a slice of garlic bread
Cipolle Fritti v
Rings of sliced onion coated in a light crisp batter, deep fried, served with garlic mayonnaise & salad garnish
Deep Fried Mozzarella Fritta v
Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with crispy breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip
Bruschetta v
Toasted bread homemade in La Vita, drizzled with a mix of garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, finished with balsamic vinegar
Funghi Fritti v
Deep fried mushrooms dressed in breadcrumbs, served with garlic mayonnaise & salad
Crostini Formaggio e Pesto v
Italian homemade bread oven baked, smothered with garlicky butter & mozzarella cheese, finished with a drizzle of pesto
Piccolo Foccacia Cosa Nostra v
6` inch pizza base drizzled with our secret basil, rosemary & olive oil mix served with a fresh Napoli sauce to dip
Bruschetta Pepperonata v
Toasted homemade Italian garlic bread topped with roasted red peppers
Crema di Funghi e Mortadella
Field mushrooms cooked in a nutmeg & double cream sauce, served on mortadella with pistachio & Italian toast on the side
Pizza Margherita v
Stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese
Rigatoni Funghi v
Mushrooms sautéed in a frying pan finished with a touch of cream & Napoli sauce with pasta twists topped with italian herb crumb
Pizza Salsiccia
Thin crust Italian pizza stone baked with mozzarella & San Marzano tomato sauce with crumbled spicy Italian sausage
Pollo Spezzatino
Chunks of chicken breast pan fried with mixed peppers & roast potatoes, touch of chilli in a San Marzano tomato sauce, served with Italian rice.
Fish & Chips
Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with fat chips & tarter sauce
Posh Fish Burger
Breadcrumbed haddock strip served in a brioche bun, dressed with real, creamy mayonnaise, topped with spicy chilli and rocket, served with fat chips
Macaroni Formaggio v
Small tubes of pasta tossed in a sauce of Italian cheeses
Pizza Polpette
Homemade Italian pork & beef meatballs topped on a stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese
Italian Stew
Chunks of beef pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes & a touch of chilli in a Italian gravy sauce, served with Italian rice.
Penne Arrabbiata v
A hot & spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies & fresh basil leaves
Pizza Pepperoni
A high quality cured Italian sausage sliced with a San Marzano tomato sauce finished with mozzarella cheese
Insalata Pollo
Butterflied chicken breast marinated in lemon juice on a bed of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, red peppers & black olives. Dressed with our house dressing
Tuscan Sausage
Pan fried Tuscan sausage served on top of creamy mash potato, smothered with a rich red wine & San Marzano sauce, cooked with barlotti beans and chopped onions
Sides
Roast Potatoes v
Tuscan hot potatoes
Chunky Chips v
Steak cut chips
Garlic Bread v
Oven baked bread smothered with garlic butter
Pane e Balsamico v
Italian bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Insalata Mista v
Mixed salad
Sautéed Mushrooms v
Mushrooms cooked in olive oil & garlic
World Famous
Jimmy Style for 2 Sharing: Half pizza and half pasta each *must be the same dish (Choose from our Daytime Menu only). Mon-Fri £25.95, Sat & Sun £26.95.
Jimmy Style for 2 Sharing
Half pizza and half pasta each *must be the same dish (Choose from our Daytime Menu only)
Special Dishes
Italian Roast
Slow cooked roast chicken or beef with Italian herbs and spices, served with 2 homemade Yorkshire puddings, smothered in a rich gravy, served with sauteed vegetables & roast potatoes
Homemade Grande Steak & Sausage Pie
Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips.
Children's Menu
2 course: £9.95 (includes Fruit Shoot), 3 course: £10.95 (includes Fruit Shoot).
Soup of the day
A bowl of our chef’s homemade fresh hot soup.
Minestrone
Traditional Italian chunky vegetable soup. Homemade.
Garlic Bread V
Oven baked homemade bread. Smothered with garlic butter.
Garlic Bread Mozzarella V
Oven baked homemade bread smothered with garlic butter & mozzarella cheese.
Deep Fried Mozzarella Fritta V
Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with crispy breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip.
Italian Pizza V
Child’s small homemade pizza base. Topped with fresh tomato sauce & 100% shredded mozzarella cheese.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Long thin pasta tossed in a meat ragu sauce.
Homemade Kids Burger with Cheese
100% steak mince burger with melted cheese & chips.
Chicken Bites
100% chicken breast in batter deep fried. Served with a helping of chips.
Penne Napoli V
Pasta tubes in a rich tasty tomato sauce.
Pepperoni Pizza
Child’s small homemade pizza base topped with mozzarella cheese. Finished with pepperoni.
Macaroni & Cheese V
Macaroni pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Fish & Chips
Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with chips & tomato sauce.
Italian Vanilla Ice-Cream
Any flavour of chocolate or raspberry sauce with hundreds & thousands.
Fixed Price Menu
3 Courses From £23.95 Sunday To Thursday • 3 Courses From £24.95 Friday and Saturday. Complimentary Glass of Prosecco on Arrival.
Minestrone (v)
Chunks of vegetables in a traditional Italian soup
Deep Fried Mozzarella (v)
Fresh mozzarella direct from Italy coated with breadcrumbs, served with a spicy Napoli dip
Bruschetta (v)
Toasted bread homemade in La Vita, drizzled with a mix of garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, finished with balsamic vinegar
Funghi Fritti (v)
Deep fried mushrooms dressed in breadcrumbs, served with garlic mayonnaise and salad
Zuppa
Soup of the day
Crostini Formaggio e Pesto (v)
Italian homemade bread oven baked, smothered with garlicky butter and mozzarella cheese, finished with a drizzle of pesto
Piccolo Foccacia Cosa Nostra (v)
6` inch pizza base drizzled with our secret basil, rosemary & olive oil mix served with a fresh Napoli sauce to dip
Bruschetta Pepperonata
Toasted homemade Italian garlic bread topped with roasted red pepper
Pizza Margherita (v)
Stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella
Casarecce Aurora (v)
Pasta twists with a Napoli sauce with a touch of cream
Pizza Salsiccia
Thin crust Italian pizza stone baked with mozzarella and San Marzano tomato sauce with crumbled spicy Italian sausage
Fish & Chips
Fresh haddock in panko breadcrumbs deep fried, served with fat chips and tarter sauce
Macaroni Formaggio (v)
Small tubes of pasta tossed in a sauce of Italian cheeses
Pizza Polpette
Homemade Italian meatballs topped on a stone baked thin base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese
Italian Stew
Chunks of beef pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes and a touch of chilli in a Italian gravy sauce, served with Italian rice
Penne Arrabbiata (v)
A hot and spicy tomato sauce cooked with chillies and fresh basil leaves
Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs pan fried with olive oil and garlic, served in a red pepper cream sauce with pesto mash
Pizza Pepperoni
A high quality cured Italian sausage sliced with a San Marzano tomato sauce finished with mozzarella cheese
Penne Polpette
Homemade Italian Meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
The traditional Italian meat and tomato sauce as Mamma would make!
Lasagne
Our traditional Italian favourite
Pizza Verdura (v)
Roasted mixed peppers with a San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, finished with drizzles of pesto
Risotto Pepperonata (v)
Sliced mixed peppers sautéed in olive oil with fine red chillies tossed in a San Marzano Napoli sauce with Italian rice
Cozze al Vapore
Fresh, deep sea mussels in a traditional Italian tomato and herb sauce, or a white wine and cream herb sauce. Served with crusty, smothered garlic bread. Please allow 15 minutes to cook
Celebration Set Menu – Starters
2 courses £29.95, 3 courses £35.95 (price per diner). Vegetarian (V), Gluten Free (GF). Please note that most of our dishes contain pine nuts. Please let your waiter know if you have any other allergies. A full lunch menu must be purchased by each individual diner, this menu cannot be shared. Any changes made to dishes will incur an extra charge. Not available during December or Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or Easter Sunday.
Bruschetta
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. (V)
Piccolo Foccacia Cosa Nostra
Pizza base drizzled with olive oil, garlic and pesto, served with a fresh Napoli dip. (V)
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables in a traditional Italian soup. (V)
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
Spicy Chicken Wings
Dry roasted and coated in our own secret sauce for you to enjoy. (GF)
Pate Della Casa
Home made chicken livers and duck herb smooth pate served with fruit chutney and Scottish oatcakes.
Mozzarella Fritta
Creamy mozzarella imported directly from Campania in Italy, rolled in our own breadcrumbs. (V)
Honey Chicken
Chunks of chicken in our buttermilk batter on a bed of shredded iceberg and drizzled with our tangy honey sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari fried in a light batter and served with garlic mayonnaise.
Halloumi Fries
Sticks of fresh halloumi cheese, coated in Panko breadcrumbs and lightly fried. Served on a bed of bruschetta mix and drizzled in pesto. (V)
Lasagna Nuggets
Mini slices of homemade lasagna rolled in crispy Panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with on a bed of bruschetta and sprinkled with Parmesan.
Sticky Jalapeno Chicken
Chicken breast chunks pan fried with jalapeños and a sticky sweet sauce.
Polpette Formaggio
Italian meatballs made to our own recipe topped with mozzarella cheese in a delicate tomato sauce.
Celebration Set Menu – Mains
2 courses £29.95, 3 courses £35.95 (price per diner). Vegetarian (V), Gluten Free (GF). Please note that most of our dishes contain pine nuts. Please let your waiter know if you have any other allergies. A full lunch menu must be purchased by each individual diner, this menu cannot be shared. Any changes made to dishes will incur an extra charge. Not available during December or Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or Easter Sunday.
Spaghetti Bolognese
The traditional Italian meat and tomato sauce as Mamma would make.
Casarecce Norcina
Crumbled Italian sausage, fresh cherry tomatoes and wild mushrooms in a light cream sauce finished with rocket and fresh basil.
Rigatoni Amatriciana con Pollo
Strips of bacon & chunks of chicken cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with onions and fresh spices.
Penne Mia Casa
Chunks of chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, cream and a hint of chilli. You will never forgive yourself if you don’t try this!
Mafaldine Piccante
Sliced pepperoni sausage pan fried with mixed peppers & red onion in a Romana sauce of cream with a touch of sugo, seasoned the La Vita way.
Macaroni Formaggio
A selection of Italian cheese sauce tossed with Dececco pasta. (V)
Lasagne
Our traditional Italian favourite.
Penne Matteo
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).
Penne Oriental
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.
Pizza Margherita
A thin crust pizza base topped with tomato and mozzarella cheese. (V)
Pizza Sophia Loren
Fresh chillies, pepperoni sausage and red onion with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Pizza La Vita
Spicy marinated chicken and smoked bacon topped with diced mozzarella on a bed of San Marzano tomato sauce.
Pizza Scozzese
Italian pepperoni sausage and Stornoway black pudding sprinkled with mozzarella on a bed of tomato sauce.
Pizza Pulled Pork
Italian thin base pizza topped with jalapeño peppers and marinated pulled pork. Lightly drizzled with a BBQ sauce.
Fish Supper
Traditional angel cut haddock in crispy panko breadcrumbs with chips and tartare sauce.
Italian Stew
Chunks of beef pan fried with mixed peppers, potatoes & a touch of chilli in a Italian gravy sauce, served with Italian rice.
Chicken “Au Poivre”
Breaded chicken fillets sautéed in a cream and cracked peppercorn sauce, with a secret twist, served with Italian rice.
Cozze Vapore Piatto Grande
Fresh deep sea mussels cooked with a choice of tomato and spicy herb sauce or white wine and chilli cream with a piece of crusty garlic bread.
Mafaldine La Vita
Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pine nuts, homemade pesto and mascarpone cheese tossed with ribbons of pasta (must try this dish!) (V)
Risotto Quattro Stagioni
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables topped with olives, sun dried tomatoes, rocket in a San Marzano Napoli sauce, topped with crumbled goats cheese, served Italian rice. (V)
Breaded Whole-Tale Scampi
Premium scampi in breadcrumbs with chips, served with mushy peas on the side with La Vita garnish & tartare sauce.
Homemade Grande Steak & Sausage Pie
Chunks of beef and sausage cooked in a rich gravy sauce served with puff pastry on top, mashed potato, boiled veg with chips.
Celebration Set Menu – Desserts
2 courses £29.95, 3 courses £35.95 (price per diner). Vegetarian (V), Gluten Free (GF). Please note that most of our dishes contain pine nuts. Please let your waiter know if you have any other allergies. A full lunch menu must be purchased by each individual diner, this menu cannot be shared. Any changes made to dishes will incur an extra charge. Not available during December or Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or Easter Sunday.
Tiramisu
The classic Italian sponge soaked in coffee liqueur Zabaglione semi-cold & topped with cacao powder
Nonna`s Apple Crumble
Baked to Perfection! Traditional homemade apple crumble served warm with drizzles of delicious custard
Gelato Caramello
Rich vanilla royal ice cream with oodles of Dulce de Leche sauce with a Rossini chocolate curl wafer
Italian Bread & Butter Pudding
Handmade La Vita’s very own fruit panettone filled with chocolate, baked with custard and drizzled with caramel sauce