La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano Menu (Update 2025)
La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano in Colorado Springs offers a traditional Italian dining experience with a charming ambiance and friendly service. Known for its high-end traditional Italian vibes, the restaurant provides a variety of dishes ranging in quality.
Standout menu items include the rigatoni alla carre with a pesto cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, and tomatoes, creating a flavorful blend. The tiramisu, generously sized with white chocolate chips, is a must-try dessert. Customers also praise the veal and mussels, and the Fettuccine alla Vodka con Gamberi for its creamy richness.
While some dishes may lack in flavor, La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano shines with its cozy atmosphere and authentic Italian dishes. From Calamari Fritti to Baked Manicotti, the restaurant is a gem for a memorable dining experience.
Lunch Menu
Bruschetta
Toasted Crostini topped with diced Tomatoes, fresh Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil
Calamari Fritti
Fried Calamari served with spicy Marinara sauce
Mozzarella Caprese
Sliced Tomatoes, sliced Buffalo Mozzarella, fresh Basil, and Olive Oil
Cozze Fresche Marinara
Fresh Mussels sauteed with fresh Garlic and herbs spicy White Wine and Tomato sauce
Burrata Alla Bella Vita
Toasted Crostini topped with grilled Prosciutto Cotto, fresh Tomato, creamy Burrata cheese, Pesto and Olive Oil
Antipasto Misto
In-house-sliced, cured Italian Meats, Cheeses and Vegetables
Carpaccio
In-house-sliced raw Beef Tenderloin topped with Arugula, Capers, Lemon, and Parmiggiano shavings and Olive Oil
Gamberi Y Funghi
Shrimp sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a White wine cream sauce
Mista
Our house Insalata with a mix of lettuce with Cucumbers, Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives in a Garlic Parmiggiano Vinaigrette
Cesare
Romaine Lettuce tossed with a Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons and topped with Parmiggiano Cheese shavings
Primavera
A mix of Spring Lettuce in a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and topped with Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Pecans
Arugula
Yellow Grape and Cherry tomatoes on wild Arugula lettuce tossed in Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar then topped with Parmiggiano Cheese shavings
Panzanella
A mix of Yellow Grape and Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Kalamata Olives, homemade Croutons, fresh Mozzarella cheese, and fresh cut Basil in a Champagne Vinaigrette dressing
Starter Mista Salad
A half sized version of the house Mista salad
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta tossed in a homemade Harvest Meat Sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Short tubular pasta sauteed with Crushed Red Pepper in a homemade Marinara sauce
Baked Manicotti
Hand-rolled pasta filled with Ricotta, Parmiggiano, Mozzarella cheeses, and fresh Herbs, baked in a Bolognese sauce
Linguini Alle Vongole
Thin flat noodles sauteed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, Clams, White wine and Parsley
Rigatoni Alle Contadina
Large tubular pasta tossed with Chicken, Garlic, Mushrooms and Sweat Peas in a Marsala Wine Cream Sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
Homemade Meat sauces, baked in the oven with Fresh pasta layered with a Bechamel and Parmiggiano cheese
Tortellini Della Nonna
Pasta filled with mix of Italian cheeses, tossed with Prosciutto Cotto, in a smoky cream sauce
Fettuccine Vodka Con Salsiccia
Fettuccine pasta tossed with Shallots, Italian Sausage and Sweet Peas in a Vodka Cream Sauce
Melanzane Parmiggiana
Egg battered fillet of Eggplant with Marinara sauce, baked in the oven with Mozzarella and Parmiggiano
Penne Alla Giuliano
Short tubular pasta tossed with Shrimp, Garlic, Arugula, Sundried Tomatoes. Whites Wine, Mascarpone and Ricotta Cheeses
Pollo Marsala
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Mushrooms and herbs in a Marsala Wine sauce
Pollo Piccata
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Capers, and Parsley in a Lemon Butter sauce
Pollo Parmiggiana
Chicken scaloppine, then breaded and baked in the oven with Pomodoro, melted Mozzarella and Parmiggiano cheese
Pollo Forestiera
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Mushrooms, and herbs in a Sherry Wine cream sauce
Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Mushrooms and herbs in a Marsala Wine sauce
Vitello Piccata
Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Capers, and Parsley in a Lemon Butter sauce
Vitello Parmiggiana
Veal scaloppine, then breaded and baked in the oven with Pomodoro, melted Mozzarella and Parmiggiano cheese
Side Pasta
Homemade Meatballs []
Mild Italian Link Sausage []
Shrimp []
prepared any style
Daily Fresh Vegetable
ask server
Daily Potato / Starch
ask server
Soup Of The Day
ask server
Garlic Bread
Bruschetta
Toasted Crostini topped with diced Tomatoes, fresh Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil
Calamari Fritti
Fried Calamari served with spicy Marinara sauce
Mozzarella Caprese
Sliced Tomatoes, sliced Buffalo Mozzarella, fresh Basil, and Olive Oil
Cozze Fresche Marinara
Fresh Mussels sauteed with fresh Garlic and herbs spicy White Wine and Tomato sauce
Burrata Alla Bella Vita
Toasted Crostini topped with grilled Prosciutto Cotto, fresh Tomato, creamy Burrata cheese, Pesto and Olive Oil
Antipasto Misto
In-house-sliced, cured Italian Meats, Cheeses and Vegetables
Carpaccio
In-house-sliced raw Beef Tenderloin topped with Arugula, Capers, Lemon, and Parmiggiano shavings and Olive Oil
Gamberi Y Funghi
Shrimp sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a White wine cream sauce
Mista
Our house Insalata with a mix of lettuce with Cucumbers, Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives in a Garlic Parmiggiano Vinaigrette
Cesare
Romaine Lettuce tossed with a Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons and topped with Parmiggiano Cheese shavings
Primavera
A mix of Spring Lettuce in a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and topped with Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Pecans
Arugula
Yellow Grape and Cherry tomatoes on wild Arugula lettuce tossed in Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar then topped with Parmiggiano Cheese shavings
Panzanella
A mix of Yellow Grape and Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Kalamata Olives, homemade Croutons, fresh Mozzarella cheese, and fresh cut Basil in a Champagne Vinaigrette dressing
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta tossed in a homemade Harvest Meat Sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Short tubular pasta sauteed with Crushed Red Pepper in a homemade Marinara sauce
Baked Manicotti
Hand-rolled pasta filled with Ricotta, Parmiggiano, Mozzarella cheeses, and fresh Herbs, baked in a Bolognese sauce
Linguini Alle Vongole
Thin flat noodles sauteed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, Clams, White wine and Parsley
Linguini Alle Cozze
Thin flat noodles sauteed with fresh Mussels, Garlic and White Wine in a spicy Marinara sauce
Tortellini Della Nonna
Pasta filled with mix of Italian cheeses, tossed with Prosciutto Cotto, in a smoky cream sauce
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti pasta tossed with Pancetta, egg yolk, Parmiggiano, Parsley and Cream
Fettuccine Vodka Con Gamberi
Fettuccine pasta tossed with Shallots, Shrimp, and Arugula in a Vodka Cream sauce
Risotto Boscaiola
Italian Arborio Rice simmered with Shallots, Mushrooms, and Sweet Peas
Risotto Milanese
Italian Arborio Rice simmered with Shallots, Spanish Saffron and Parmiggiano
Lasagna Bolognese
Homemade Meat sauces, baked in the oven with Fresh pasta layered with a Bechamel and Parmiggiano cheese
Rigatoni Alla Carre
Sundried Tomatoes, Large tubular pasta tossed with Chicken, fresh Mushrooms, and Artichokes in a homemade Pesto Cream sauce
Melanzane Parmiggiana
Egg battered fillet of Eggplant with Marinara sauce, baked in the oven with Mozzarella and Parmiggiano
Linguini Alla Pescatore
Thin flat noodles sauteed with Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Garlic, Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, White Wine, in a homemade Tomato sauce
Rollatine Di Pollo
Breast of Chicken, pounded and rolled with Prosciutto Cotto Mozzarella andParmiggiano cheeses, finished with fresh Herbs and Mushrooms in a Madeira Wine sauce
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro Basilico
Homemade Potato Dumplings tossed in a fresh, homemade Tomato and Basil sauce
Salmone Basilico
Fresh Alaskan Salmon pan sauteed in a Basil and a Sherry Wine Cream sauce
Baccala Marechiaro
Alaskan Cod sauteed in our homemade White Wine Marinara sauce
Gamberi Scampi
and Lemon Butter Shrimp sauteed in a Garlic White Wine sauce
Cacciucco Alla Toscana
Pan sauteed Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, and Alaskan Cod in a Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, White Wine fresh Herbs Tomato sauce served with Toasted Crostini
Pollo Marsala
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Mushrooms and herbs in a Marsala Wine sauce
Pollo Piccata
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Capers, and Parsley in a Lemon Butter sauce
Pollo Parmiggiana
Chicken scaloppine, then breaded and baked in the oven with Pomodoro, melted Mozzarella and Parmiggiano cheese
Pollo Forestiera
Chicken scaloppine sauteed with fresh Mushrooms, and herbs in a Sherry Wine cream sauce
Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Mushrooms and herbs in a Marsala Wine sauce
Vitello Piccata
Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Capers, and Parsley in a Lemon Butter sauce
Vitello Parmiggiana
Veal scaloppine, then breaded and baked in the oven with Pomodoro, melted Mozzarella and Parmiggiano cheese
Vitello Al Olio Tartufato
Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh Garlic, Mushrooms, White Wine, fresh Herbs, and Cream, drizzled with White Truffle oil
Side Pasta
Homemade Meatballs []
Mild Italian Link Sausage []
Shrimp []
prepared any style
Daily Fresh Vegetable
ask server
Daily Potato / Starch
ask server
Soup Of The Day
Garlic Bread
Dinner Menu
Wine List
Principato Pinot Grigio [House]
La Bella Vita's house Classic Italian Pinot Grigio
Col Solivo Prosecco
Barely off-dry, full of juicy ripe pear, golden delicious apple, bright citrus, and a hint of almond and vanilla bean
Pavan Moscato
sweet and well balanced with nice acidity
Caldaro Dolomiti Pinot Grigio
This mountain grape is a brilliant yellow with a fruit-dominated nose, and overtones of pineapple, banana and ripe pears
Alta Luna Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas of sage and elderflower with flavors of lime, green apple, passion fruit and white peach
Scacciadiavoli Grechetto Del' Umbria
Sweet fruit, white and yellow flowers and a fresh acidity keep the wine alive and persistent
Ruffino Labaio Chardonnay
An unoaked Chardonnay with aromas of orange peel and honey, along with notes of golden apple, sage and figs
Fontevecchia Verdicchio
Rich, creamy texture, tropical fruit tones, and a dry, elegant finish. A full and complex flavored Italian white wine
Bertani Due Uve Veneto
A blend of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Medium bodied and well balanced with hints of stone fruit
Feudi Falanghina Campagna
Elegant, intense aromas of apple, banana and pineapple with hints of white flowers. Medium-bodied with a lingering finish
Pioiero Roero Arneis Piemonte
Small family producer. Floral rich nose with overtones of peaches and ripe melon
Bollini Pinot Grigio Trentino
This wine is intense on the nose with hints of fresh fruit and spring flowers. The palate shows fine acidity and balance
Prinsi Chardonnay Langhe
Beautiful single vineyard, hand harvested chardonnay. Plenty of weight and acidity, citrus and tropical notes on the palate
Petalo Moscato Spumonte
The "Wine of Love" a sweet wine with a gentle fruity-flowery bouquet of cherries and roses and a delicate hint of honey
Voveti Prosecco
This wine features flavors of green apple, melon and ripe peach that endure on the palate
Ferrari Brut
Ripe golden apples, wild flowers and a subtle and delicate fragrance of yeast. A sparkling wine of pronounced finesse
Cribari Chianti [House]
La Bella Vita's house Classic Italian Chianti
Badia Al Colle Chianti
Medium-bodied lovely notes of deep cherries and a hint of almond on the nose
Degani Valpolicella
Dry with good intensity while velvety and well balanced
Citra Montepulciano
Dry, well-balanced and delightfully tannic, with concentrated berry flavors
Ca Del Sarto Ardente
Intense fruity aroma, with pleasant hints of red pepper and licorice. A beautiful blend of Sangiovese and Merlot
Ca Del Sarto Barbera D 'Alba
Wonderfully smooth, full and well balanced. Powerful berry-rich wine with soft tannins
Sella & Mosca Caragnano Del Sulcis Riserva
Aromas of ripe raspberries accompanied by spicy notes and floral scents with a touch of vanilla
Alta Luna Phases Red Blend Dolomiti
A Teroldego, Lagrein and Merlot blend with dark fruit character against powerful yet silky tannins and bright acidity
Rocca Sasyr
A Sangiovese and Syrah blend. Ripe cherry, blackberry, and raspberry. A supple well-structured palate with a silky finish
Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti Piemonte
Medium bodied and robust with rich, ripe fruit on the nose and an elegant palate
Palladino Barbera D'Alba Superiore Piemonte
From one of the oldest wineries in Serralunga d'Alba. Ruby red with a dry fresh taste, very good body
Antica Masseria Del Sigillo Primativo
Harmonious and medium-bodied, this red features black raspberry and boysenberry fruit definitions
Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir Trentino
Wide aromatic spectrum exalts cherry, sour cherry, cooked plum and tones of spices and tobacco
Fontannafredda Dolcetto D'Alba Piemonte
Dry, well-balanced and velvety. Bright fruit flavors accented by notes of almonds. Fruity very intense and persistent fruit aroma
Niro Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Full-bodied, red fruit, mulberry and sour cherry preserve aromas with notes of vanilla, cocoa, leather, licorice and black pepper
Rodano Chianti Classico Toscano
New world purity and old-world soul. Rich deep cherry, black fruit, and fresh berry taste. Deep structure and color
Rocca Chianti Classico Toscano
Rich, intense and complex on the nose. Dry, soft, gently tannic with good structure on the palate
Prinsi Nebiolo Langhe Piemonte
Intense scarlet-garnet hue with hints of vanilla and spice. Harmonious and elegant with a long finish
Terra Rossa - Rosso Di Montalcino
A full-bodied wine with dried berry fruit flavors and an elegant finish
Feudi Di San Gregorio Rubrato
% Aglianico. Intense, rich aroma of red berries with notes of cherry and spice
Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Toscano
Scents of blackberry and vanilla aromas. The wine is well-structured, with fine tannins and very smooth, elegant finish
Pio Cesare Barbera D'Alba Piemonte
The Barbera grape is plummy and complex flavor, with spicy and ripe fruit, blackberry aroma and a hint of toasted tobacco
Crognolo Super Tuscan Toscano
A Super-Tuscan style wine. Intense ruby red in color with a fruity, spicy bouquet and ripe cherry and berries on the palate
Prinsi Gaia Barbaresco
Ruby red accented with garnet, ripe fruit with white pepper, cinnamon alongside youthful tannins
Gagliardo Barolo Piemonte
A warm, round and opulent red, boasting plum, cherry, leather, and black tea flavors. Spice accents grace the aftertaste
Tenuta San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello Di Montalcino Toscano
A ripe and plump wine with cherry, blackberry and currants abounding. Loads of spice, smoke and tar
Tenuta San Guido Guidaiberto
A mix of Cabernet and Merlot offers intense red fruit flavor and elegantly supple texture supported by ripe, silky tannins
Fattorie Vitticci Prunaio
Red berries, ripe cherry, rose, lightly toasted cigar box, notes of rhubarb, juniper and chocolate on the nose
Tommasi Amarone
Warm, ripe on the nose, intense and of great refinement. Complex, smooth, full bodied, lots of cherry notes and plums
Masi Costasera Amarone Reserva Venete
Bursting open with aromas of dark berry, spice, leather and tobacco, and it is generous and long-lasting on the palate