Vito Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Vito Restaurant, a cherished gem nestled in Santa Monica, where the essence of Italian cuisine meets vibrant cocktail culture. Here, you can savor an array of delightful dishes, from scrumptious seafood to mouthwatering pastas that evoke the charm of classic old-school Italian eateries. Customers rave about the addictive bread with butter and rich veal options, seamlessly complemented by expertly crafted cocktails.
The ambiance is intimate yet bustling, reminiscent of a timeless restaurant experience with cozy booths and attentive service. Happy Hour specials invite both casual diners and families to indulge without breaking the bank. Vegan and vegetarian options abound, ensuring there's something for everyone.
With outdoor seating, a full bar, and excellent takeout services, Vito Restaurant is perfect for dinner gatherings or a cozy night out. The delightful combination of flavors and a nostalgic atmosphere make Vito a must-visit dining destination!
Lunch Antipasti Appetizers Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Calamari Fritti
Select baby squid and deep fried.
Lunch Scampi A La Griglia
Select shrimp sauteed in the classic Italian manner.
Lunch Salmone Affumicato
Smoked Scottish salmon with capers, lemon and virgin olive oil.
Lunch Fresh Roasted Peppers
Onions, tomatoes and anchovies.
Lunch Zuppa Di Vongole
Fresh clams steamed in tomato sauce and garlic.
Lunch Mozzarella Marinara
Whole milk cheese, deep fried and topped with a marinara sauce.
Lunch Zuppa Di Cozze
Fresh mussels steamed in tomato sauce and garlic.
Lunch Calamari Posillipo
Select baby squid sauteed with garlic, white wine, black olives, capers and a tomato sauce.
Lunch Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and virgin olive oil.
Lunch Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant, melted mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce.
Lunch Minestroni Soup
Fresh Vegetables in a broth soup
Lunch Pasta E Fagioli
A Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup
Lunch Zuppe Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Insalate Salads Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Caesar Salad
Lunch House Salad
Baby mix with artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and slivers of Pecorino cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
Lunch Mixed Greens Salad
Lunch Patriota Salad
Radicchio, arugula and shaved Parmesan balsamic vinaigrette.
Lunch Piemontese Salad
Sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers and mushrooms on a bed of mixed greens.
Lunch Spinach Salad
Classic warm wilted spinach, crispy bacon bits and white mushrooms.
Lunch Neapolitan Salad
Butter lettuce, tossed with diced steamed potatoes, thinly sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, julienne red and yellow peppers, dressed with garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh ground pepper.
Lunch Chicken Caesar Salad
With chunks of grilled chicken breast.
Lunch Primavera Salad
Fresh steamed vegetables on a bed of mixed greens.
Lunch Positano Salad
Chopped lettuce with grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and vegetables.
Lunch Tuscany Salad
Crunchy romaine with salami, imported mortadella, mozzarella, artichokes, tomatoes, mushrooms and sunflower seeds, mixed with a creamy Dijon mustard and mixed spice dressing.
Lunch Amalfi Salad
Baby frisee and arugula with Black Forest ham, Kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, ricotta salata and sprinkled with dried cranberries in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Lunch Spaghetti Puttanesca
Anchovies, capers, black olives and garlic in a tomato sauce.
Lunch Linguine Con Vongole
Fresh Eastern clams, olive oil and garlic in a clams sauce.
Lunch Linguine Alla Pescatore
A masterpiece. Clams, shrimp, calamari and mussels in a marinara sauce.
Lunch Penne Alla Arrabiata
Spicy and zesty. Chili pepper, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan in a tomato sauce.
Lunch Gnocchi Sorrentina
A unique delicacy brought from Sorrento. Homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella and Parmesan in a meat sauce.
Lunch Homemade Lasagna
Classic homemade lasagna. One of the famous pasta dishes of Naples.
Lunch Linguine Al Pesto
Homemade with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts.
Lunch Fettuccine Alla Burino
A delicious combination of pancetta Italian bacon, peas and mushrooms in a light cream and cheese sauce.
Lunch Spaghetti Della Casa
Chopped shrimp sauteed with shallots, flamed with cognac with a touch of cream and tomato sauce.
Lunch Rigatoni Amatriciana
With pancetta Italian bacon, onions, fresh tomatoes and Parmesan.
Lunch Fettuccine Al Salmone
Smoked salmon and delightful blend of cream and tomato sauce.
Lunch Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
The classic Italian meat sauce.
Lunch Rigatoni Al Forno
Baked with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Lunch Penne Primavera
Pasta With Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Olive Oil
Lunch Pasta Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Carni Meat Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Pollo All Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with Sicilian Marsala wine, mushrooms fresh shallots.
Lunch Medaglioni Al Cognac
This is one of the oldest recipes of torino, medallions of filet mignon sauteed with mushrooms, a touch of mustard and cognac.
Lunch Filetto Di Manzo
Filet mignon smothered with sauteed mushrooms cooked to perfection.
Lunch Pollo Al Limone
Chicken breast sauteed in white wine, lemon, and butter.
Lunch Pollo Alla Vito
Fresh chicken breast sauteed with prosciutto, fresh broccoli, mozzarella cheese and a sherry wine sauce.
Lunch Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Lunch Vitello Alla Marsala
Slices of veal cutlet medallions, sauteed with Sicilian marsala wine, mushrooms and fresh shallots.
Lunch Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Lunch Vitello Alla Piccata
Slices of veal sauteed in white wine, lemon and butter.
Lunch Vitello All Portofino
Slices of veal sauteed with chopped prosciutto, mushrooms and peas, flamed with brandy and a touch of cream and tomato sauce.
Lunch Vitello Alla Florentina
A magnificent traditional dish of Florence. Slices of veal sauteed with spinach and mozzarella cheese.
Lunch Vitello All Saltimbocca
Slices of veal sauteed in imported Marsala wine and topped with prosciutto.
Lunch Vitello Alla Sorrentina
Slices of veal sauteed with garlic, olive oil, oregano and tomato sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Lunch Vitello Alla Milanese
Breaded veal cutlet.
Lunch Vitello Eastern Milkfed Veal Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Pesce Fish Available 1130am to 215pm
Lunch Zuppa Di Pesce
The classic Neapolitan cioppino, the finest clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari, cooked with olive oil, garlic, imported pear tomatoes and the natural juices from delectable seafood euphoria.
Lunch Scampi Alla Vito
Specialty selected prawns sauteed in garlic, olive oil, lemon with the chefs secret touch.
Lunch Scampi Luciana
Select Prawns Sauteed with Garlic, White Wine, Tomato Sauce and Chili Peppers. Served with Linguine on the side.
Lunch Calamari Posillipo
Select baby squid sauteed with garlic, white wine, black olives, capers and a tomato sauce.
Lunch Chocolate Flourless Tart
A dense and rich chocolate cake made without flour is baked in a fourinch paper mold and dusted with powdered sugar. These individual cakes should be kept at room temperature or stored frozen. The paper mold can also be easily removed and the cake can be warmed.
Lunch Lemon Cake
Three layers of moist lemon cake topped with lemon cream custard covered with cream cheese frosting and topped with white chocolate leaves and curls.
Lunch Carrot Cake
Two layers of cake made with carrots, raisins, pineapple and pecans, layered and covered with cream cheese frosting, surrounded by chopped almonds and topped with rosettes of cream cheese frosting.
Lunch Creme Brulee Cheesecake
A delicious blend of our creamy custard, vanilla beans and our dense cheesecake. The cheesecake is finished with a layer of caramel glaze.
Lunch Homemade Tiramisu
A classic Italian Tiramisu homemade with moist lady fingers soaked in espresso coffee with a creamy mascarpone filling. Topped with sprinkles of cocoa and a chocolate ganache border.
Lunch Homemade Cannoli
Filed with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
Lunch Desserts Available 1130am to 215pm
Dinner Antipasti
Salmone Affumicato
Smoked Scottish salmon with capers, lemon and virgin olive oil.
Scampi A La Griglia
Select shrimp sauteed in the classic Italian manner.
Prosciutto And Burrata
Imported cheese from Italy and Prosciutto de Parma.
Mozzarella Marinara
Whole milk cheese, deep fried and topped with a marinara sauce.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and virgin olive oil.
Calamari Fritti
Select baby squid and deep fried.
Fresh Roasted Peppers
Onions, tomatoes and anchovies.
Calamari Posillipo
Select baby squid sauteed with garlic, white wine, black olives, capers and a tomato sauce.
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw beef with capers and olive oil.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant, melted mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce
Minestroni Soup
Fresh Vegetables Soup in a chicken broth
Zuppa Di Cozze
Fresh mussels steamed in tomato sauce and garlic.
Zuppa Di Vongole
Fresh clams steamed in tomato sauce and garlic.
Dinner Zuppe
Dinner Insalate
Caesar Salad For One
Our traditional Caesar salad.
House Salad For One
Baby mix with artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and slivers of Pecorino cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
Patriota For One
Radicchio, Arugula and Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad For One
Baby Spinach, Crispy Bacon Bits, White Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Garlic and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Spaghetti Della Casa
Vitos favorite. Chopped shrimp sauteed with shallots, flamed with cognac with a touch of cream and tomato sauce.
Gnocchi Sorrentina
A unique delicacy brought from Sorrento homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella and Parmesan in a meat sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
The classic Italian meat sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
A superb blend of Italian bacon, egg, cheese and butter.
Linguine Alla Pescatore
A masterpiece. Clams, shrimp, calamari and mussels in a marinara sauce.
Linguine Al Pesto
Homemade with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts.
Fettuccine Alla Burino
A delicious combination of pancetta Italian bacon, peas and mushrooms in a light cream and cheese sauce.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Anchovies, capers, black olives and garlic in a tomato sauce.
Linguine Con Vongole
The favorite fresh Eastern clams, olive oil and garlic in a clam sauce.
Homemade Lasagna
Classic homemade lasagna. One of the famous pasta dishes of Naples.
Linguine Con Cozze
Fresh mussels with garlic and olive oil in a tomato sauce.
Linguine Con Calamari
Baby squid sauteed with garlic, white wine and olive oil and finished with a touch of diced tomatoes.
Penne Alla Arrabiata
Spicy and zesty. Chili pepper, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan in a tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Al Salmone
Scottish salmon and a delightful blend of cream and tomato sauce.
Capellini Alla Checca
Diced tomato, garlic, olive oil, basil and Parmesan.
Rigatoni Al Forno
Baked with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Amatriciana
With pancetta Italian bacon, onions, fresh tomatoes and Parmesan.
Spaghetti Con Meatballs
Spaghetti pasta with veal meatballs finished in a red ragu sauce.
Penne Primavera
Pasta with Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Olive Oil
Spaghetti Marinara
Slowcooked marinara with garlic and herbs. Best sauce in town!
Dinner Pasta
Dinner Carni Meat
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Pollo Alla Vito
Fresh chicken breast sauteed with prosciutto, fresh broccoli, mozzarella cheese and a sherry wine sauce.
Pollo All Marsala
Breast of Chicken sauteed with Sicilian marsala wine, mushrooms and fresh shallots.
Medaglioni Al Cognac
This is one of the oldest recipes of Torino, medallions of filet mignon sauteed with mushrooms, a touch of mustard and cognac.
Filetto Di Manzo
Filet mignon smothered with sauteed mushrooms cooked in perfection.
Pollo Al Limone
Breast of Chicken Sauteed in White Wine, Lemon and Butter
Vitello Alla Marsala
Slices of veal cutlet medallions, sauteed with Sicilian marsala wine, mushrooms and fresh shallots.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Vitello Alla Piccata
Slices of veal sauteed in white wine, lemon and butter.
Vitello Alla Portofino
Slices of veal sauteed with chopped prosciutto, mushrooms and peas, flamed with brandy and a sauce of cream and tomato sauce.
Vitello Alla Florentina
A magnificent traditional dish of Florence. Slices of veal sauteed with spinach and mozzarella cheese.
Vitello Alla Saltimbocca
Slices of veal sauteed in imported Marsala wine and topped with prosciutto.
Vitello Alla Sorrentina
Slices of veal sauteed with garlic, olive oil, oregano and tomato sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Vitello Alla Milanese
Breaded veal cutlet.
Dinner Vitello Eastern Milkfed Veal
Dinner Pesce Fish
Scampi Alla Vito
Specialty selected prawns sauteed in garlic, olive oil and lemon with chefs secret touch.
Scampi Alla Luciana
Specialty selected prawns sauteed in garlic, white wine, tomato sauce and chili pepper. Served with pasta on the side.
Salmon
Wild filet of salmon sauteed with white wine, lemon and capers.
Sand Dabs
Catalina sand dabs sauteed in a dijon mustard sauce.
Zuppa Di Pesce
The classic Neapolitan, cioppino, the finest clams, mussels shrimp and calamari. Cooked with olive oil garlic, imported pear tomatoes and the natural juices from the delectable seafood euphoria.
Tiramisu
Classic Italian Tiramisu homemade with moist lady fingers soaked in espresso coffee with a creamy mascarpone filling. Topped with sprinkles of cocoa and a chocolate ganache border.
Homemade Cannoli
Filed with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
Torta Della Nonna Grandmother Cake
Pastry Cream with a Hint of Lemon on a Base of Shortcrust Pastry, Covered with Pine Nuts, Almonds and Powdered Sugar.
Lemon Cake
Three Layers of Moist Lemon Cake Topped with Lemon Cream Custard Covered with Cream Cheese Frosting and Topped with White Chocolate Leaves and Curls.
Carrot Cake
Two layers of cake made with carrots, raisins, pineapple and pecans, layered and covered with cream cheese frosting, surrounded by chopped almonds and topped with rosettes of cream cheese frosting.
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
A delicious blend of our creamy custard, vanilla beans and our dense cheesecake. The cheesecake is finished with a layer of caramel glaze.
Chocolate Flourless Tart
A dense and rich chocolate cake made without flour is baked in a four inch paper mold and dusted with powdered sugar.