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Duluth restaurant serving fresh Italian food prepared with quality ingredients, to be enjoyed in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Directly above the Lakewalk, overlooking beautiful Lake Superior, Va Bene features Duluth’s best lake views. Our lunch and dinner menu includes creative salads, our signature soup, fresh pasta and gnocchi, grilled panini, and steak and fish features. We serve Italian coffee, sodas, iced tea, espresso, wine, beer and spirits. We feature made-from-scratch soup, sauces, dressings, breads, gnocchi, fresh Pappardelle pasta, and we rotate a large selection of Italian gelato and sorbetto, plus our fabulous fresh baked desserts.
Indoor-outdoor eatery on Lake Superior serving modern Italian fare & creative cocktails.
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Address: 734 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 722-1518
Website: https://www.vabenecaffe.com/
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We encourage you to book a reservation to dine at Va Bene. Choose from several dining areas with indoor/outdoor lake view options.
Restaurant Menu – Va Bene Duluth
Our modern Italian menu includes daily soups, fresh pasta and gnocchi, creative salads, grilled panini, fresh baked pizza, steak and fish.
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Andrew Allen
Va Bene is one of my favorite restaurants that I have ever eaten at. I highly recommend making a reservation for the solarium. It is an enclosed seating area with windows all around and a view of downtown Duluth as well as Lake Superior. We began our experience with drinks. They had a variety of options and the drinks were well crafted. For an appetizer, we ordered the meatballs.
They were large and full of flavor. The meatballs were saucy and moist. I ordered the Salsiccia E Pannaa. The sausage was delicious, but I personally wasn’t a big fan of the sauce with the pasta. I was also able to try the fettuccine alfredo. It was creamy and delicious.
… moreThey were large and full of flavor. The meatballs were saucy and moist. I ordered the Salsiccia E Pannaa. The sausage was delicious, but I personally wasn’t a big fan of the sauce with the pasta. I was also able to try the fettuccine alfredo. It was creamy and delicious.
Queen Aly
Highly recommend going here! The view alone is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a very small restaurant I would recommend a reservation. Food is to die for. The Salmon Fresca is some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. Reasonable pricing and good service
… moreAmanda Koval
The food was delicious and the service good. The view is usually spectacular.
I would have given 5 stars, but the last two times we’ve gone they’ve been out of the gnocchi, which is what I planned to order.
I would highly recommend the gnocchi and beef tips (if you’re lucky), or sub for the shells with San Marzano sauce and beef tips (close second). My husband loves the carbonera.
Will be back, but will probably call head, even with reservations.
Fingers crossed I can get the Gnocchi the next time we go!
… moreI would have given 5 stars, but the last two times we’ve gone they’ve been out of the gnocchi, which is what I planned to order.
I would highly recommend the gnocchi and beef tips (if you’re lucky), or sub for the shells with San Marzano sauce and beef tips (close second). My husband loves the carbonera.
Will be back, but will probably call head, even with reservations.
Fingers crossed I can get the Gnocchi the next time we go!
Maeve Do Duong
We were recommended by several people in Duluth to try Va Bene, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience. To start, the host could have been more attentive. I understand they were very busy and I appreciated being seated as a walk-in, but when I arrived, I stood waiting for a couple of minutes. Another customer came in after me, and the host helped her first before finally noticing me.
We were seated at The Grotto, the downstairs patio overlooking the lake, and were told we could only stay for about an hour. For drinks, we ordered a black coffee, which was warm and not good, and a Purple Rain (lemonade with lavender syrup), which was average. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive.
We ordered the Pasta Alla Zucca Violina (butternut squash with creamy pecan sauce) and the Spicy Erbe with sausage. The sausage was the only ingredient we enjoyed. The squash pasta was undercooked—far too hard, leaving my jaw tired from chewing—and the sauce was overly sweet. The Spicy Erbe was okay, but again the pasta was chewy, which ruined the dish overall.
In short, it was one of the worst Italian meals I’ve had, and though the view was nice, the food and service did not live up to the recommendations.
… moreWe were seated at The Grotto, the downstairs patio overlooking the lake, and were told we could only stay for about an hour. For drinks, we ordered a black coffee, which was warm and not good, and a Purple Rain (lemonade with lavender syrup), which was average. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive.
We ordered the Pasta Alla Zucca Violina (butternut squash with creamy pecan sauce) and the Spicy Erbe with sausage. The sausage was the only ingredient we enjoyed. The squash pasta was undercooked—far too hard, leaving my jaw tired from chewing—and the sauce was overly sweet. The Spicy Erbe was okay, but again the pasta was chewy, which ruined the dish overall.
In short, it was one of the worst Italian meals I’ve had, and though the view was nice, the food and service did not live up to the recommendations.
Lindsey R
This is a local gem! The food is over-the-top delicious. In fact, my guest, who has eaten all over the world, said that the Maple Glazed Salmon Risotto made his top 5 best meals ever. My gnocchi with basil pesto was exceptional. You can’t get better food or views anywhere else. Tom was an excellent server as well. Thank you for an amazing meal and service!
… moreJami Tharp
My husband and I were visiting Duluth for some downtime together after me having multiple surgeries over the course of 5 weeks.
We did not make reservations but they were more than willing to accommodate us for lunch.
We got to sit out on their little closed in patio and look out over the lake.
The food was freshly made, hot and delicious.
Our waiter was top notch and was very attentive while we were there.
It’s in a good location and we will definitely visit again when we come back.
… moreWe did not make reservations but they were more than willing to accommodate us for lunch.
We got to sit out on their little closed in patio and look out over the lake.
The food was freshly made, hot and delicious.
Our waiter was top notch and was very attentive while we were there.
It’s in a good location and we will definitely visit again when we come back.
Jody Conito
Va Bene is absolutely incredible!! Will was are server & he was on top of his game the hole time, food was amazing atmosphere incredible, we sat in the solarium amazing venue & the veiw was amazing looking over Lake Superior, we will be back, bring you empty tummy & fillip on the absolutely amazing food & drink.
… moreAli Soma
10/10 highly recommend. The BEST Italian I’ve ever had except for the food I ate while traveling in Italy. Absolutely delicious food, great service, and stunning views. Don’t forget a scoop of gelato to go. I would go out of my way to eat here again and again!
Be sure to plan your visit in advance, a reservation is likely needed – especially if you want to sit in the lofted area overlooking Lake Superior.
… moreBe sure to plan your visit in advance, a reservation is likely needed – especially if you want to sit in the lofted area overlooking Lake Superior.
Lisa Wenzel
I can’t explain it but if you haven’t been there, you absolutely need to go and check this place out.Everything was fabulous amazing beyond my expectations, not to mention the view that atmosphere, the staff, the food ugh and the dessert definitely stop in prices are great. Everything was amazing.
… moreJosh
Noah was our server and he was very friendly and professional! The enclosed deck was very cozy with an amazing view. The food was delicious and the gelato is worth getting multiple scoops
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