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VG – Vegan V – Vegetarian
$19.00
Aged Provolone from cows milk originally from Naples. now made in Lombardia. Great for eating and melting alike.
$17.98
Semi-soft ripened, washed rind, cow’s milk cheese from Lombardia. With a strong aroma, but mild fruity flavor, Tallegio is excellent melted into polenta, on top of Gnocchi alla Romana, or on a hot sandwich.
$14.00
Semi soft cow’s milk pasta fillata (folded paste) cheese. Aged 6 weeks and smoked. Great for eating or melting. From Liuzzi Cheeses in Connecticut.
$9.70
Salted, dried, pressed ricotta in a grating or eating cheese form. Great when paired with salad or pastas or other food that needs a kick as the “Salata” can be intense. Made from sheep's milk in Sicily.
$4.75
Fresh cow’s milk ricotta, soft, wet and mild. Liuzzi and Calabro produce this hand-dipped masterpiece in Connecticut.
$21.00
Hard sheep’s milk cheese in the style of the classic from Lazio Locatelli. The highest quality Romano style cheese from Sardinia. With a sharp nutty flavor and a briny quality, it adds the master stoke to any pasta, pizza, or cheese board.
$36.00
From a limited cru area of Parmigiano Reggiano. Made from the milk of the red-patched Reggiana breed of cattle traditionally used in its production. With a deep gold color, unmatched nutty notes, and a fruit finish, Vacche Rosse is the true creme de la crème.
$21.80
The undisputed king of Italian cheeses, with a legendary flavor, known worldwide. From Reggio Emilia and Parma, a cow’s milk cheese aged a minimum of 2 years in caverns designed to intensify the cheese quality. By law, it can only be made from April 15 to November 11 to ensure that the milk comes from cattle pastured in the specific zone’s fresh grass.
$17.00
A blend of sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, and cow’s milk creates creamy, tangy La Tur. From the great wine region of Piedmont, this cheese is known for its runny, oozy perimeter and moist, mousse-like paste. Earthy and full, with a lingering lactic tang.
$10.00
Fresh mozzarella made in house every day at La Vita.
$19.00
Aged Provolone from cows milk originally from Naples. now made in Lombardia. Great for eating and melting alike.
$4.00 – $16.00
A variety of spicy salami made from cured pork and beef seasoned with paprika and chili peppers.
$10.00
House made noodles layered with butchers ragu, bechamella, and parmigiano.
$17.98
Semi-soft ripened, washed rind, cow’s milk cheese from Lombardia. With a strong aroma, but mild fruity flavor, Tallegio is excellent melted into polenta, on top of Gnocchi alla Romana, or on a hot sandwich.
$14.00
Semi soft cow’s milk pasta fillata (folded paste) cheese. Aged 6 weeks and smoked. Great for eating or melting. From Liuzzi Cheeses in Connecticut.
$9.70
Salted, dried, pressed ricotta in a grating or eating cheese form. Great when paired with salad or pastas or other food that needs a kick as the “Salata” can be intense. Made from sheep's milk in Sicily.
$4.75
Fresh cow’s milk ricotta, soft, wet and mild. Liuzzi and Calabro produce this hand-dipped masterpiece in Connecticut.
$21.00
Hard sheep’s milk cheese in the style of the classic from Lazio Locatelli. The highest quality Romano style cheese from Sardinia. With a sharp nutty flavor and a briny quality, it adds the master stoke to any pasta, pizza, or cheese board.
$36.00
From a limited cru area of Parmigiano Reggiano. Made from the milk of the red-patched Reggiana breed of cattle traditionally used in its production. With a deep gold color, unmatched nutty notes, and a fruit finish, Vacche Rosse is the true creme de la crème.
$21.80
The undisputed king of Italian cheeses, with a legendary flavor, known worldwide. From Reggio Emilia and Parma, a cow’s milk cheese aged a minimum of 2 years in caverns designed to intensify the cheese quality. By law, it can only be made from April 15 to November 11 to ensure that the milk comes from cattle pastured in the specific zone’s fresh grass.
$17.00
A blend of sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, and cow’s milk creates creamy, tangy La Tur. From the great wine region of Piedmont, this cheese is known for its runny, oozy perimeter and moist, mousse-like paste. Earthy and full, with a lingering lactic tang.
$10.00
Fresh mozzarella made in house every day at La Vita.
$15.50
Hard grating and eating cow’s milk cheese from Emilia-Romagna but not from Parma or the selected cattle of Reggiano. Tasty and great for adding to soups, dressing, salads. Not as intense as Parmigiano or Vacche Rossa Parmigiano.
$15.00
The rich and creamy classic Italian blue cow’s milk cheese from Lombardia. Great to cook with or eat as a table cheese. Can be used to make a creamy sauce for pasta. Soft and spreadable.
$28.00
From Valle d’Aosta this cow’s milk cheese is aged for a minimum of 3 months and has a distinct flavor and aroma and a creamy milky consistency, with just a hint of funk. Great melting cheese. Great raw with smoky speck. Similar to French Gruyere.
$28.00
Cow’s milk semi-firm, sliceable cheese from Alto Adige. Aged for at least 60 days. It can vary from soft and milky to dry with a light crumble, but always makes an excellent addition to a cheese board or sandwich.
$20.60
Sheep’s milk cheese from Rome’s countryside. Semi soft all round tasty fun. For melting, eating, and sandwiches. Cacio di Roma does it all! We consider it the Cheddar of Rome.
$19.00
Cow’s milk Blue cheese from the Piedmont region of Italy. Aged 3-4 months. Made in almost a French style. Rich, creamy and sharp. One of the best blue cheeses you will ever taste.
$21.00
Hard crumbly cow’s milk cheese that is aged for 5 months from the Veneto. Comes off like a mild tangy parm or a cross between parmigiano and provolone. Great for eating, topping a dish of pasta, or using in a pizza blend.
$2.00
$2.00
(Prickly Pear Cactus)
$2.25
$2.95
$10.00
Fresh mozzarella made in house every day
$1.00
$3.25
$2.50
(Salt and Vinegar, 3 oz)
$1.50
(Plain, 1oz)
$6.00 – $12.00
Roasted butternut squash pureed with white wine, vegetable stock, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Topped with maple toasted oats and pumpkin seeds.
$8.95 – $16.95
Our house made sausage, browned and cooked with fennel, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, toasted fennel seed, crushed red pepper, oregano, tomatoes, and white wine. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer.
$8.95 – $16.95
Soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto, beef, and pork are ground and stewed with onions, garlic, carrots, fennel, celery, white wine, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, and rosemary. Rich and flavorful. Contains nuts (pistachio) All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer.
$8.95 – $16.95
Tomatoes stewed with garlic, onions, white wine, oregano, vodka. Pureed and finished with heavy cream. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer.
$8.00 – $16.00
Tomatoes stewed with onions, garlic, white wine, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. All of our house made sauces come by the pint or quart. Sauces are sold frozen but are easily defrosted by a gentle reheat in the microwave, and then transferred to a cold pan with a splash of water and brought slowly to a simmer.
$6.00 – $12.00
Prosciutto & parmigiano broth with soffrito, garlic, escarole, gigante beans, and prosciutto lardons, topped with a parmigiano crostino.
$6.00 – $12.00
Made from San Marzano tomatoes with our house made mozzarella, fresh basil, and focaccia croutons.
$4.00
Dry aged beef & pork meatballs made with rosemary focaccia croutons, fresh herbs, spices, roasted and braised in white wine and tomato sauce.
$12.00
Made with garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Links.
$12.00
Made with garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Links.
$12.00
Chicken breast marinated with rosemary, parsley, onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Sold by the pound. (3-4 pieces)
$12.00
Brined in mozzarella whey, panko breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Sold by the pound. (aprox. 2 pieces)
$3.00
Panko breaded rice balls made with parmigiano & soffritto risotto stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella. $3.00 per rice ball.
$8.00
Small portion of our house made Cresta di Gallo (fancy macaroni) red sauce or butter and cheese.
$15.00
Garlic, oil and chili or butter and parmigiano, served on our long noodles. Choose Aglio Olio Peperoncino or Burro e Reggiano Parmigiano Serves 1+
$17.00
House made ribbons pasta with preserved lemon, pickled chili, lemon juice, oregano, butter and parmigiano. Serves 1+
$17.00
House made “twins” pasta with our classic red sauce or pink sauce finished with butter, parmigiano, oregano and fresh basil. Choose red sauce or pink sauce. Serves 1+
$24.00
Our house made sweet fennel sausage and dry aged beef meatballs braised in tomato finished with butter and parmigiano. Serves Two+
$5.50 – $22.00
Smoked dry cured ham from Trentino alto Adige.
$4.95 – $29.80
Cured rolled pork belly.
$7.50 – $30.00
Salt cured, air dried beef tenderloin.
$5.00 – $20.00
Fine textured traditional salami.
$8.00 – $32.00
Dry cured sweet pork shoulder.
$7.00 – $28.00
House made spicy cured pork shoulder (fully cooked).
$8.50 – $34.00
Made in House
$5.50 – $22.00
Traditional dry cured sausage. Choose sweet or hot.
$4.50 – $18.00
Smooth textured cooked salami studded with pistachio, fat and black pepper
$4.50 – $18.00
Italian cooked ham
$7.50 – $30.00
D.O.C. Italian cured ham from Friuli
$7.00 – $28.00
18 month aged Italian dry cured ham from Emiglia Romagna D.O.C
$5.50 – $22.00
Italian dry cured ham, non-D.O.C.
$7.50
Rich tender and buttery shortbread style biscotti. Approximately 8-10 cookies per package (11oz)
$7.50
Sweet and super crispy. Made to be dunked into espresso or coffee. Approximately 7-8 cookies per package (11oz).
$6.00 – $65.00
Rich and decadent, with an almond biscotti crust. Finished with a drizzle of maple syrup.
$2.00 – $7.00
Vanilla ricotta filling with pistachio or Nutella ricotta filling with hazelnuts
$1.50 – $5.00
Rich and fluffy ricotta doughnuts
$8.95
House made focaccia with mozzarella, Taleggio, and provolone cheeses. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$14.95
House made dry aged beef and pork meatballs, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
$14.95
Crispy eggplant, marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
$14.95
Crispy chicken cutlet, marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano.
$14.95
Crispy chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil.
$14.95
Crispy fried eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, tomato jam.
$10.00 – $14.00
Whole or ½ ball of our fresh handmade mozzarella, with fresh tomato and fresh basil, sea salt, olive oil, and balsamic dressing
$14.00
Escarole, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, soppressata, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$12.00
Basil pesto-garlic, parmigiano, pine nuts Sold by the ½ lb
$6.50
Fresh red peppers roasted whole Sold by the ½ lb
$4.75
Poached, smashed, roasted with rosemary Sold by the ½ lb
$7.25
Marinated mushrooms Sold by the ½ lb
$5.75
Tomato pesto, smoked onions Sold by the ½ lb
$7.25
Sweet and sour eggplant relish Sold by the ½ lb
$7.75
Guanciale, balsamic vinegar Sold by the ½ lb
$6.50
Roasted garlic, lemon, bomba chili Sold by the ½ lb
$5.50
Olive oil, garlic Sold by the ½ lb
$5.50
Hazelnuts, mint, honey orange vinaigrette Sold by the ½ lb
$8.50
Red onion, mint, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, evoo Sold by the ½ lb
$4.75
Tangy ezzo pepperoni, tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. Best pepperoni slice around. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$4.75
Sweet balsamic plumped black mission figs with tangy balsamic fig jam. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$4.50
Seasoned broccoli rabe with roasted garlic and tangy Grana Padano cheese. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$3.75
Chunky and sweet tomato reduction with rich and nutty roasted garlic. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
$3.00
Our traditional Italian flatbread is perfectly seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Great with salad or on its own. Always a hit! Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
$12.95
2 pieces of our crispy fried eggplant “cutlets” layered with La Vita Marinara, house made mozzarella, and parmigiano.
$14.95
Mozzarella whey brined and Breaded chicken cutlet slathered in marinara, topped with house made mozzarella and parmigiano. Take it home and bake it or ask for it hot and ready!
$22.00
Pork Shoulder rubbed with fennel, garlic and rosemary and slow roasted served with caramelized fennel and natural roasting juices.
$28.00
Braised beef brisket Roman style with garlic braised escarole, gigante beans and beef jus.
$20.00
Fresh pasta with our tangy and rich sweet fennel sausage bolognese style sauce, finished with butter, parmigiano and arugula. Serves 1+
$20.00
Apugliese style! Our house made sweet fennel sausage with broccoli rabe, garlic, hot chili, parmigiano, and butter. Serves 1+
$14.95
Fennel, rosemary and garlic rubbed slow roasted pork shoulder, caramelized fennel, braised escarole, fennel pesto, and bomba chili on house made ciabatta.
$14.95
Braised beef brisket, house made mozzarella, peperonata, broccoli rabe mostarda.
$14.95
Ham, spicy house made capicola, genoa salami, provolone, escarole, tomato, giardiniera, mayo, Italian dressing. If you’re asking for an “Italian sub” in the U.S. this is the one.
$14.95
Prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, arugula, house made mozzarella, fresh tomato & basil pesto on hero roll. If you’re asking for an “Italian sub” in Italy, it’s closer to this.
$14.95
Mozzarella whey brined, panko breaded chicken, kewpie mayo, broccoli rabe, fresh tomato, house made Mozzarella, La Vita Tomato Jam
$8.95
House made focaccia with spicy capocollo and Cacio di Roma cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with broccoli rabe and ricotta cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with mortadella and mozzarella. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with speck and fontina cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with genoa salame and provolone cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$8.95
House made focaccia with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
$12.00
Escarole, sun dried tomatoes, ricotta salata, olives, raisins, crispy chickpeas and sunflower seeds, with Italian vinaigrette dressing
$10.00
Shaved fennel, honey roasted walnuts, fresh oranges, arugula, with honey orange vinaigrette dressing
$8.00
Escarole, shaved celery, house Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons, and parmigiano
$5.50
Citrus scented rich and tender cake with seasonal glazes
$4.75
Sweet balsamic plumped black mission figs with tangy balsamic fig jam. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$4.50
Seasoned broccoli rabe with roasted garlic and tangy Grana Padano cheese. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$4.75
Tangy ezzo pepperoni, tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. Best pepperoni slice around. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice
$3.00
Our traditional Italian flatbread is perfectly seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Great with salad or on its own. Always a hit! Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
$3.75
Chunky and sweet tomato reduction with rich and nutty roasted garlic. Made in house daily. Sold by the slice.
$2.00
$2.00
(Prickly Pear Cactus)
$2.25
$2.95
Be La Stella… or the Star.
Have La Vita cater your next event.
83 Woodport Road
Suite 2A
Sparta, NJ 07871
83 Woodport Road
Suite 2A
Sparta, NJ 07871
Your destination for authentic classics and modern
selections of Italian salumi, cheeses, focaccia,
prepared and packaged foods.
83 Woodport Road
Suite 2A
Sparta, NJ 07871
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