Ciao!
Molto Bene is the place everyone loves, with a warm, welcoming vibe and a deliciously classic and contemporary Italian menu. We serve pasta, pizza, and Gelato made fresh daily from award-winning GelatoStar.
It is our pleasure to serve you!
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Due to our small space and to be fair to all of
our customers, we do not take reservations
for any reason. First come, first served basis only.
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Menu
Per Cominciare
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Bruschetta 8
Toasted bread brushed with fresh garlic
and topped with a mixture of fresh diced tomatoes, EVOO, and basil.
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Crostini 9
Four slices of toasted bread with assorted
toppings. One each of tomatoes & mozzarella, goat cheese and fig preserves, salmon &
mascarpone, and eggplant.
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Cavolfiore al Forno 9
Baked cauliflower topped with herbs
and EVOO.
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Arancini 9
Rice balls filled with asiago cheese.
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Cozze in Sugo di Pomodoro 11
Mussels over house-made pomodoro sauce.
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Manso Brasato al Vino Rosso 12
Beef braised in red wine and spices. Served with ciabatta bread.
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New! Zuppa del giorno 8
Soup of the day.
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New! Aperitivo Autunno 15
Ciabatta bread, whipped ricotta,
truffle olive oil, honey, marinated olives,
prosciutto, and asiago cheese.
Insalate
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Caprese 8
Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,
basil, and EVOO.
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Caesar 8
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved
parmigiano cheese.
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Molto Bene 8
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.
New! Della Zia 9
Mixed greens, beets, glazed pecans,
goat cheese. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.
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Le Pizze
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Margherita 11
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
and basil, and EVOO.
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Prosciutto e Arugula 15
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh
mozzarella, and EVOO, topped with
prosciutto di Parma and arugula.
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Pepperoni 12
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,
and oregano.
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Piatto Unico
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Vittelo alla Parmigiana 19
Veal coated with bread crumbs and topped
with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, and
parmesan cheese. Served over penne pasta.
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Pollo alla Parmigiana 18
Chicken coated with bread crumbs, sautéed, and topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella. Served on a bed of penne pasta.
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Cioppino 24
Seafood stew of clams, shrimp, mussels,
calamari, scallops, and white fish, simmered in an herbed tomato and wine broth. Served with a toasted Italian bread.
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Risotto al Frutti di Mare 21
Arborio rice with mussels, calamari, clams, shrimp, and pomodoro sauce.
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Trota al Cartoccio 20
Fresh trout baked in parchment paper with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, and pomodoro sauce. Served with a Molto Bene side salad.
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Tagliata 20
Marinated steak tossed over an arugula salad and topped with shaved parmigiano cheese.
Picatta di Pollo 19
Chicken breast cooked with a light lemon cream sauce, capers, white wine, butter, and spices. Served over linguine pasta.
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La Pasta
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Lasagna 17
Tomato and ground beef sauce, fresh
mozzarella, parmigiano cheese, and
béchamel sauce.
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Spaghetti al Frutto di Mare 19
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and pomodoro sauce.
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina 18
Gnocchi baked with pomodoro sauce, basil,
and fresh mozzarella.
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Penne alla Carbonara 17
Pancetta, parmigiano cheese, and egg yolk.
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Linguine al Salmone e Pistacchi 19
Smoked fresh salmon with pistachios,
served over linguine pasta, topped
with pomodoro sauce and hint of cream.
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Penne Arrabbiata 16
Garlic, red pepper flakes, and
spicy pomodoro sauce. (very spicy)
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New! Cavatelli a la Norma 19
Cavatelli pasta mixed with eggplant pieces,
spices, basil, topped with crispy eggplant
and pomodoro sauce.
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Fettuccine e Cozze 21
White sauce with garlic, red pepper, Pinot Grigio, parsley, and mussels, served over fresh linguine pasta.
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Tortellini pancetta e broccoli 17
Ricotta stuffed tortellini with bacon and
broccoli, topped with pomodoro sauce.
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Ravioli de Carne alla Vodka 17
Beef ravioli with pomodoro sauce, hint of cream, and evaporated vodka.
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Fettuccine in Salsa di Aragosta 25
Fresh fettuccine pasta topped with lobster meat, garlic, red pepper, and pomodoro sauce with white wine.
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Cavatelli della Casa 18
Cavatelli pasta topped with pomodoro sauce,
light pesto sauce, and shrimp.
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Fettuccine al Ragú 19
Fresh fettuccine pasta topped with house made ragú sauce (meat sauce).
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Penne e Gamberi 18
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, herbs, and pomodoro sauce with hint of cream.
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Speciale del fine settimana
(Friday-Sunday)
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Linguine alla Putanesca 17
Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, and garlic
tossed over linguine pasta and topped
with pomodoro sauce.
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Linguine Vongole e Bottarga 19
Clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and parsley. Served over linguine pasta and shredded bottarga.
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I Dolci
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Gelato Scoop 5
Choose flavor at display.
Tortino al Cioccolato with Gelato 7
Warm molten chocolate cake with a
scoop of gelato.
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Chocolate Lovers 7
Chocolate semifreddo covered with crunchy chocolate chips.
Gelato Banana Split 7
Tiramisu 5
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Spumoni 6
A square of layered chocolate,
strawberry, and pistacchio gelato.
Raspberry Cheesecake Tartufo 7
Vanilla bourbon and fresh cream cheese with raspberry icing.
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Coppa del Mondo (to share) 21
8 scoops of gelato topped with nuts, fresh fruit, whipped cream, macaroons, chocolate chips.
Torta di limone 5
Lemon cake.
Affogato 7
Espresso with a scoop of gelato.
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Find Us
Join our team!
For positions available and other information please contact us HERE
We look forward to hearing from you!
LOCATION:
18401 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
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Click here to find us on google maps
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CONTACT:
216-273-7333
(No Reservations)
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Tue-Sat Sun Mon
4pm-10pm 3pm-8pm closed
HOURS:
kitchen
closes at
9:30pm
kitchen
closes at
7:30pm
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