Menu di Esempio

Sample Menu Items

Select two, three, or four courses for your next intimate dinner or small gathering, or let Chef Vito help you with course selection for the total palate experience. He can also provide you with wine pairings, from appetizers to dessert, for the full experience. If you are interested in advancing your kitchen skills or wish to learn a few of these delicious meals, inquire about cooking class packages.

Arugula and Spinach Salad

Arugula and Spinach Salad

Vito Meatball

Vito Meatball

Eggplant and Veal

Eggplant and Veal

 

Antipasti

Appetizers

Bruschetta Grape tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Sicilian basil, and a blend of Italian seasonings on toasted fresh baked ciabatta bread

Burrata and Squash Salad Burrata topped with sautéed zucchini, squash, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, and fresh cracked pepper

Burrata and Tomato Salad Burrata topped with vine ripened tomato, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil

Vito Meatball (Nonna) Beef, pork, and veal

Eggplant Stack (Chef Vito) Two breaded and baked eggplant slices with bruschetta mix and buffalo mozzarella topped with mozzarella and balsamic glaze

Eggplant and Sausage Arrabbiata (Chef Vito) Two breaded and baked eggplant slices with arrabbiata sauce and melted mozzarella topped with mozzarella

Sicilian Caponata Roasted eggplant, onions, celery, tomato, and garlic (capers optional)

 
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Pasta e Salse

Pasta and Sauce

Roman Arrabbiata Rome
Spicy tomato sauce with ground sausage, red bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic

Bolognese Bologna (via Nonna)
Beef, pancetta, Italian soffritto, San Marzano tomatoes, and white white over tagliatelle or rigatoni

Spaghetti ala Puttenesca Naples
Tomato, onion, black olives, chopped anchovy fillets, garlic, capers, chili flakes, and parsley over spaghetti

Bucatini all’Amatriciana Lazio region
Pancetta, onion, garlic, tomato, pecorino cheese, and crushed red pepper over bucatini pasta

Bucatini con Salsicce Common throughout Italy
Sausage, pepperoncini, garlic, wine, and crushed tomato over bucatini pasta

Neapolitan Ragu Campania region
Braised pork, Italian soffritto, garlic, rosemary, and tomato sauce over pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni

Tuscany Lamb Ragu Tuscany
Braised lamb shoulder, Italian soffritto, garlic and tomato over pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni

Vito Special Chef’s personal recipe
Sausage, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, and spices over orecchiette pasta

Spicy Vito Special Chef’s personal recipe
Sausage, tomato, onion, red bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic, and spices over linguine 

Sunday Sauce Queens, NY (via Nonna)
Meatballs, sausage, and pork in tomato sauce

 
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Frutti di Mare

Seafood

Sicilian-style Sea Bass When in season
Cherry tomato sauce with capers, minced anchovy fillets and Kalamata olives

Mediterranean Grouper When in season
Tomatoes, Kalamata and Spanish olives, capers, dill, and lemon

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta Campania region
Combination of selected shellfish (shrimp, mussels, clams, squid rings), cheery tomatores, white wine, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil over scialatelli pasta

Seafood Pasta Sicily
Combination of selected shellfish (shrimp, mussels, cockles), cherry tomato, black olives, capers, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, and red chili flakes over linguini

Swordfish and Eggplant Trapani Sicily (Chef Vito)
Swordfish, eggplant, passata, capers, lemon, white wine, garlic, and parsley over squid ink pasta or Busiate Lunga pasta

Shrimp Pasta Chef Vito
Shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, pancetta, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and parsley over linguine 

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Tuscany
Shrimp, sundried tomatoes, spinach,  garlic, and heavy cream 

Honey Mustard Salmon (Chef Vito)
Fresh north Atlantic salmon, local raw honey, stoned ground mustard, garlic, and Italian seasonings 

Tequila Lime Salmon (Chef Vito)
Fresh north Atlantic salon, tequila lime seasoning, lemon, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil with white rice pilaf with almond, lemon, and parsley 

Tuscan Salmon Penne Tuscany
Fresh north Atlantic salmon, grape tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemon, heavy cream, and parsley over penne

 
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Pollo

Chicken

Skillet Lemon Caper Chicken Sicily
Chicken breast, vegetables, olives, tomato

Chicken and Sundried Tomatoes Tuscany
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, shallots, garlic, spinach, and lemon over penne pasta

Chicken Milanese Milan
Organic boneless chicken breasts, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, and lemon served with arugula and a seasoned balsamic extra virgin olive oil dressing

 
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Dolce

DESSERTS

CANNOLI
By Angelo Brocato. Cannoli are filled half-chocolate, half-vanilla, dipped in pistachio nuts and topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

TIRAMISU
By Angelo Brocato. Layers of Italian sponge cake soaked in espresso and sweet mascarpone cheese, encased in chocolate shavings and topped with cocoa.

NAPOLEON
By Angelo Brocato. Traditional millefoglie, flaky pastry layered with vanilla custard and topped with sweet icing.

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
By Angelo Brocato. Traditional cheesecake with almonds and amaretto flavor.

SPUMONI
By Angelo Brocato. A wedge of tutti frutti, lemon, and pistachio almond gelato, topped with sweet almond whipped cream.

 
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Dinner With Vito Reviews
Jessica T.

This was our second time reserving Chef Vito and the dinner did not disappoint! We booked him for a private dinner for my mother in law and contacted him almost 9 months in advance to ensure we had him for her dinner. Chef Vito was very personable and spoke with us several times during the weeks leading up to the dinner to help us create a personalized menu fit for all of our guests. He uses only premium cuts of meat and finds the freshest ingredients for his food. He is very easy to work with and makes hosting a dinner at your home a breeze — his assistant helped to keep our kitchen picked up and made sure our guests dinner plates were cleared for each course. We also love the passion and creativity he brings with each item he serves. His Italian roots are always present in each meal — you never get the boring/basic/Americanized Italian cuisine with him. Everything is perfecto!

Hilary P.

Wow! What an amazing evening, Vitorio cooked up an absolute feast for my partners birthday. There were 8 of us, and the flavors were spectacular, from the Eggplant bruschetta mozzarella appetizer, to the Salmon with pistachio glaze. The bolognese was to die for. Would highly recommend!

Julian and Gabriella

Chef Vito created an incredible bespoke experience for my girlfriend's birthday. We met Vito on a plane ride and hit it off. He far exceeded our expectations - building a custom menu and creating a beautiful, romantic evening in his backyard. Five stars!

Robert C., Metairie, LA

We hired Chef Vito for a birthday dinner at my house for eight people. The food and service were absolutely spectacular! The chef had his own take on some traditional Italian dishes which worked extremely well. Everyone was impressed and wanted his number for their own family dinners. It looks like he has many different options for many different occasions depending upon what you want. He is easy enough to work with and flexible enough to cater to all of your needs. I definitely would and will hire him again.

DDD, New Orleans

Chef Vito arrived at my French Quarter home with a gourmet large bag of fresh ingredients for bruschetta, Vito Special with veal and eggplant, pasta, and Italian wines for 2 people. He spent about 2 hours sharing wonderful descriptions of his heritage and sauces! We experienced great smells, delectable Italian food, and great wines!!! Overall, a very memorable time in the kitchen. I give him “5 stars.”

Kristina B., San Diego, Ca

Chef Vito catered our rehearsal dinner for our Italian themed wedding. He made the most awesome classic Italian meatballs and sausages in his famous sauce. His eggplant appetizer was unbelievable. Not one person left hungry! We highly recommend Chef Vito for any event you might have — he will not disappoint!

Patricia Greenberg, The Fitness Gourmet, Los Angeles, Ca

I cannot say enough about the quality of food and service from the staff at Dinner With Vito! I was traveling to New Orleans on business and I had a group of 6 in a private venue dinner. I called upon Chef Vito LaRussa to help us out. Everything was prepared to perfection and the service was impeccable!

Catherine G., New Orleans, La

Mama Mia! What can I say? Vito has cooked meals for my friends and I on numerous occasions—birthdays, get-togethers, holidays, or just because. His sauces are amazing and authentic! There is so much thought and love that goes into each dish... it’s truly something your Sicilian grandmother would be proud of.

Mariana S., Providence, RI

Vito, many thanks for the wonderful Italian Christmas dinner for my family during our holiday visit to the Big Easy. It felt like the times we had at home. Hope your holidays were as good as you made ours! Bon appétit!

Sandy H., New Orleans, La

Chef Vito orchestrated a Sicilian Christmas Feast at our house for about 12 of our friends and family. He ran a tight ship and was in perfect control of every detail from beginning to end. The food.... wow, the food! His Bolognese is like nothing we have ever had before and that’s just the beginning! Trust me, bring him in and turn him loose!