Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

Brunch Scrambled Eggs

Applewood smoked bacon, roasted potatoes, mesclun salad and cheesy scrambled eggs.

Brunch Vella's Omelette

2 eggs, caramelized onions, kale, peppers, served with roasted potatoes and salad.

Brunch Baked Eggs

2 baked eggs, ratatouille, potatoes and salad.

Brunch Pick Me Up Breakfast

2 eggs any style bacon, potatoes and salad.

Brunch Steak and Eggs

Skirt steak, 2 sunny side up eggs, roasted potatoes, salad and chimichurri.

Brunch Crab and Avocado Toast

Blue crab, salad, avocado spread topped with a fried egg.

Brunch Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato, chipotle mayo. Served with french fries or salad.

Brunch Hangover Burger

Pat La Frieda beef patty, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, goats cheese on a brioche served with french fries or salad.

Brunch Shrimp and Grits

Creamy grits, sauteed black tiger shrimp, tomato sauce served with 2 sunny side up eggs.

Brunch Lobster Roll

Maine lobster, buttered brioche bun, french fries and coleslaw salad.

Brunch Smoke Salmon Plate

Sliced tomato, Brie cheese, capers, onions and toasted baguette.

Brunch Large Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan and croutons.

Brunch Quinoa Salad

Quinoa, feta cheese, olives, red pepper and red wine vinaigrette.

Brunch Burrata Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomato, shallots, olives, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze.

Brunch Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels sprouts salad with goat cheese, almonds, pears and red wine vinaigrette.

Brunch Classic Benedict

Canadian bacon, poached eggs, toasted English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed green salad.

Brunch Crab Benedict

Crab salad, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, toasted English muffin, served with roasted potatoes and mixed green salad.

Brunch Smoked Salmon Benedict

Smoked salmon, toasted English muffin, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce served with roasted potatoes and mixed green salad.

Brunch Oysters

Selection of East and West Coast oysters.

Brunch Shrimp Cocktail

4 pieces of jumbo shrimps.

Brunch Tuna Tartare

Yellowfin tuna, sesame oil, avocado puree, served with toasted pita bread.

Brunch Salmon Tartare

Steelhead salmon, shallots, avocado, crispy onions, yuzu ponzu and toasted pita bread.

Brunch Roasted Potatoes

Brunch Applewood Bacon

Brunch House Green Salad

Brunch Creamy Polenta

Brunch Scrambled Eggs

Brunch Fruit Bowl

Pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, honeydew, cantaloupe, blueberries and vanilla yogurt.

Brunch Nutella French Toast

Brioche bread and whipped cream.

Brunch Waffles and Fruit

Belgium waffles, bananas and berries served with whipped cream.

Brunch Blueberry Pancakes

2 buttermilk blueberry pancakes served with whipped cream and syrup.

Marinated Olives

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Beef Empanadas

Braised beef empanadas and chimichurri sauce.

Shrimp Skewers

Spiced with pico de gallo salsa.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach and artichoke hearts warm dip, served with toasted pita bread.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan and rosemary croutons.

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels sprouts salad with goat cheese, almonds, pears and red wine vinaigrette.

Burrata Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomato, shallots, olives, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa, feta cheese, olives, red pepper and red wine vinaigrette.

Oysters

Selection of East and West Coast oysters.

4 Piece Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Crab and Avocado Toast

Blue crab, salad, avocado spread topped with a fried egg.

Tuna Tartare

Yellowfin tuna, sesame oil, avocado puree, served with toasted pita bread.

Salmon Tartare

Steelhead salmon, shallots, avocado, crispy onions, yuzu ponzu and toasted pita bread.

Soup

Asparagus cream, mushroom sauce, and Parmigiano.

Sprouts

Baked Brussels sprouts topped with toasted almonds, honey, and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Pimientos de Padron

Roasted Spanish peppers finished with salt and olive oil. Vegan.

Patatas Bravas

Crispy potatoes, roasted peppers, sheep milk cheese, mushrooms, and red peppers.

Ricotta and Figs

Ricotta, Kalamata fig spread, almonds, black summer truffles, and honey.

Veggie Barbecue

Roasted zucchini, baby carrots, endive, shiitake, leeks, spinach sauce, pomegranate, and balsamic. Vegan.

Glazed Eggplant

Black truffle sauce, leeks, and pistachio. Vegan.

Mushroom Flatbread

Mozzarella, caramelized onion, and truffle spread ricotta.

Asparagus y Prosciutto

Jumbo asparagus, prosciutto Serrano, truffle oil, and homemade pesto.

O Cogumelo

Portobello mushroom stuffed with Italian sausage, queijo da serra, vesuvio tomatoes, and arugula.

Carne de Porco a Alentejana

Slow-cooked pork belly tossed with clams and crab meat served with pan-seared potatoes and parsley.

Filete Posta and Patatas Bravas

New York strip crispy potatoes, roasted peppers, sheep milk cheese, and mushrooms.

Duck Flatbread

Ricotta, mozzarella, homemade tomato and basil, confit duck, and fennel.

Boquerones en Vinagre

Spanish white anchovies marinated in vinegar and olive oil, Italian vesuvio tomatoes, Greek olives, and burrata.

Mexilhoes de Escabeche

Wild Rhode Island mussels in white wine and garlic brot.

Camarao al Allijo

Shrimp sauteed in bourbon and garlic sauce.

Tuna Tartare

Tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, ginger, harissa, sesame seeds, and avocado.

Scallops and Figs

Scallops sourced from Maine, figs, roasted peppers, and boquerones.

Polvo em Salsa Verde

Octopus, onion, peppers, Greek olives, parsley, and olive oil.

Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato

Clams cooked in a alvarinho wine, coriander, azafran & garlic broth.

Beets

Marinated beets, arugula, toasted pistachio, truffle scallions sauce, orange, and fennel.

Burrata

Handmade burrata, prosciutto, arugula, caramelized fruit, and vesuvio tomatoes.

Kale

Kale, cranberries, pears, almonds, goat cheese, and red wine vinaigrette.

Smoke Trout Salad

Stattiatella, arugula, smoke trout, vesuvio tomatoes, scallions, and balsamic dressing.

Quinoa

quail eggs, asparagus watermelon houseradish, Kalamata olives dressed with an anchovy lemon vinaigrette.

Paella del Mar

Shrimp, clams, mussels, and octopus atop saffron rice.

Paella de Pato y Cerdo

Duck, pork and chrizo atop saffron rice.

Duck On The Farm

Crisp-braised duck leg, caramelized leeks, rosemary potatoes, carrots, and zucchini.

Polvo

Portuguese charred octopus with zucchini endive, shiitake, pomegranate, and Spanish olive oil.

Salmon a Mediterranean

Wild salmon, baby tomatoes, sea flavor puree, scallion sauce, and pistachio.

El Beef

12 oz. New York strip, asparagus, rosemary potatoes, and prosciutto.

Burger

Chuck short rib brisket blend dressed with greens tomatoes, egg, prosciutto, harissa sauce, queijo da serra and a side of kettle cooked chips.

Lamb Chops

Beet puree, olive and basil, baby yellow confit, and port wine reduction.

Halibut

6 oz. halibut filet, sauteed kale, carrots, and olives.

Cheese Plate

Camembert, bucheron, manchego, La Tur, fig jam, grapes, and baguette.

Camembert Cheese

Brie and creamy cow's milk. France.

Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese

Blue, cow's milk. USA.

Aged Manchego Cheese

Manchego and sheepy, sheep's milk. Spain.

Boucheron Cheese

Fresh and chevre, goat's milk. France.

La Tur Cheese

Brie and creamy, cow's, goat's and sheep's milk. Italy.

Cambozola Cheese

Blue and creamy, cow's milk. Germany.

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Hard, cow's milk. Italy.

Vella Signature Plate

Prosciutto di Parma, chorizo, soppressata, camembert, bucheron, La Tur, aged manchego, fig jam, grapes, and baguette.

Margherita Flatbread

Mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil.

Wild Mushroom Flatbread

Mushrooms, mozzarella, caramelized onions, rosemary and truffle-ricotta spread.

Prosciutto Flatbread

Ricotta-truffle spread and mozzarella.

Chicken Teriyaki Flatbread

Spinach, caramelized onions, teriyaki sauce and Gruyere cheese.

Steamed Mussels

Steamed mussels, curry coconut broth and toasted baguette.

Spanish Charred Octopus

Crispy potatoes, piquillo pepper sauce, chorizo dust and Brussels sprouts.

Cauliflowers 2 Ways

Crispy cauliflower, creamy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, crispy garlic and lemon zest.

Truffled Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese, bechamel sauce, garlic and truffle oil.

Veal and Ricotta Meatballs

Homemade veal and ricotta mix meatballs with roasted tomato sauce and warm baguette.

Beef Kebabs

Tenderloin cubes, seared, and chimichurri sauce.

Meat Plate

Spanish chorizo, prosciutto di Parma, sopresatta, duck liver mousse, cornichon, Dijon mustard and baguette.

Prosciutto di Parma

Dry, salty and aged 24 months.

Sopresatta Dry

Sweet and aged 9 months.

Duck Liver Mousse

Velvety spread and sauternes.

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Smooth, wild smoked salmon and tarragon.

Seared Salmon

Pan seared wild salmon, oyster sauce served with sauteed bok choi and garlic chips.

Roasted Bronzino

Beautiful whole bronzino, roasted with rosemary, lemon and garlic. Served with roasted potatoes.

Steak au Pouive

Fillet mignon medallion, peppercorn sauce, served with spiral herb potatoes.

Baby Back Ribs

Asian style tender baby back ribs, Asian BBQ sauce, served with homemade kimchi.

Vella Burger

Dry aged Angus beef, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickle just the way you wanted , served with fries or salad.

Braised Short Rib Ragu

Campanella pasta, red wine and tomato sauce and shaved Parmesan.

Mushroom Fettuccine

Fettuccine, mix of portobello, shiitake and button mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.

Truffle-Parmesan Fries

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Spinach

Roasted Red Bliss Potato

Shishito Peppers Lunch

Lemon and spiced maldon sea salt.

Beef Empanadas Lunch

Braised beef empanadas and chimichurri sauce.

Veal and Ricotta Meatballs Lunch

Homemade veal and ricotta mix meatballs with roasted tomato sauce and warm baguette.

Cochinita Eggroll Lunch

Shredded braised pork egg roll served with tomatillo salsa.

Daily Soup Lunch

Seasonal preparation. Please call the restaurant for daily soup selection.

Large Chicken Caesar Salad Lunch

Grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan and croutons.

Quinoa Salad Lunch

Quinoa, feta cheese, olives, red pepper and red wine vinaigrette.

Burrata Caprese Salad Lunch

Heirloom tomato, shallots, olives, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze.

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad Lunch

Shaved Brussels sprouts salad with goat cheese, almonds, pears and red wine vinaigrette.

Margherita Flatbread Lunch

Mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil.

Wild Mushroom Flatbread Lunch

Mushrooms, mozzarella caramelized onions, rosemary and truffle-ricotta spread.

Prosciutto Flatbread Lunch

Ricotta-truffle spread and mozzarella.

Chicken Teriyaki Flatbread Lunch

Spinach, caramelized onions, teriyaki sauce and Gruyere cheese.

Caesar Chicken Wrap Lunch

Chicken, romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan on a flour tortilla. Served with fries or salad.

Steak Sandwich Lunch

Skirt steak, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and mojo sauce. Served with fries or salad.

Vella Burger Lunch

Pat La Freida dry aged burger, beefsteak tomato, green leaf lettuce, brioche bun and french fries. Served with fries or salad.

Mufaleta Sandwich Lunch

Sopresata, prosciutto, provolone cheese, vegetable mixed and vinaigrette on a baguette. Served with fries or salad.

Grilled Organic Chicken Sandwich Lunch

Eggplant and caponata. Served with fries or salad.

Meat Plate Lunch

Spanish chorizo, prosciutto di Parma, sopresatta, duck liver mousse, cornichon, Dijon mustard and baguette.

Cheese Plate Lunch

Camembert, Bayley Hazen blue cheese, boucheron, aged Manchego, fig jam, red grapes, walnut raisin and French baguette.

Vella Plate Lunch

Prosciutto, chorizo, smoked salmon terrine, Camembert, aged Manchego and boucheron, served with fig, jam, honey and roasted walnuts.

Seared Salmon Lunch

Pan seared wild salmon, oyster sauce served with sauteed bok choi and garlic chips.

Brick Chicken Lunch

Roasted organic chicken, herb lemon sauce, served with roasted potatoes.

Braised Short Rib Ragu Lunch

Campanelle pasta, red wine, tomato sauce and shaved Parmesan.

Lobster Roll Lunch

Maine lobster, buttered brioche bun, french fries and coleslaw salad.

1/2 Sandwich Lunch Special

Served with choice of side.