WE ARE OPEN!
In order to provide the safest and efficient service for all our customers, please follow these guidelines:
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We prefer and we encourage that you make your reservation for your table 24 hours in advance.
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If you don’t have a reservation, please come into the restaurant to see our host (our waiting area is eliminated for now) We will put your name and number on our wait list. We ask that you wait in your car until we call when your table is available.
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No Gelato walk-ins
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Parties are limited to 5 people or less due to our limited space available
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We encourage you limit your dining time to 90 minutes due to our limited seating & to ensure that we can accommodate the rest of our guests.
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For the safety of our customers and our staff, at this time we don’t allow gelato walk-in sales nor samples; dine-in only.
We appreciate your patience with us and our staff. We do our best to ensure that you enjoy a wonderful dinner in a safe environment on this difficult time for everyone.


Ciao!
Molto Bene is the place everyone loves, with a warm, welcoming vibe and a deliciously classic and contemporary Italian menu. We serve Gelato made fresh daily from award winning GelatoStar.
It is our pleasure to serve you!

Menu
GF= Gluten Free
PER COMINCIARE
Bruschetta 10
Toasted bread brushed with fresh garlic
and topped with a mixture of fresh diced tomatoes, EVOO, and basil.
Crostini 10
Four slices of toasted bread with assorted toppings. One each of tomatoes & mozzarella, goat cheese and fig preserves, salmon & mascarpone, and eggplant.
Cavolfiore al Forno 9 GF
Baked cauliflower topped with herbs
and EVOO.
Zucchini fritte 10
Zucchini planks breaded and fried.
Arancini 9
Rice balls filled with asiago cheese.
Cozze in Sugo di Pomodoro 15 GF
Mussels over house-made pomodoro sauce.
Aperitivo 17
Ciabatta bread topped with whipped ricotta, truffle olive oil, honey, marinated olives, grapes, prosciutto, and asiago cheese.

INSALATE
Caprese 9 GF
Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,
basil, and EVOO.
Caesar 9 GF
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved
parmigiano cheese.
Molto Bene 9 GF
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.
Della Zia 10 GF
Mixed greens, beets, glazed pecans,
goat cheese. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.
Aggiungere (Add ons)
Smoked salmon 5, anchovies 3, goat cheese / provolone / gorgonzola dolce 3 ea.

PIATTO UNICO
Pollo alla Parmigiana 22
Chicken coated with bread crumbs, sautéed, and topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella. Served on a bed of penne pasta.
Cioppino 32 GF
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.
Risotto al Frutti di Mare 28
Arborio rice with mussels, calamari, clams, shrimp, and pomodoro sauce.
NEW! Cotoletta di Vitello. 38
Grilled premium angus veal chop served with mash potatoes.
Trota al Cartoccio 28 GF
Fresh trout baked in parchment paper with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, and pomodoro sauce. Served with a Molto Bene side salad.
Steak Tagliata 28 GF
Marinated steak tossed over an arugula salad and topped with shaved parmigiano cheese.
Picatta di Pollo 22 GF
Chicken breast cooked with a light lemon cream sauce, capers, white wine, butter, and spices. Served over linguine pasta.
NEW! Il Piatto Speciale del Chef MP
Each week our chef offers a unique Italian dish that you won’t find on your menu. Ask your server for this week’s special!

LA PASTA
Lasagna 20
Tomato and ground beef sauce, fresh
mozzarella, parmigiano cheese, and
béchamel sauce.
Spaghetti al Frutto di Mare 25
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and pomodoro sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina 19
Gnocchi baked with pomodoro sauce, basil,
and fresh mozzarella.
Penne alla Carbonara 20
Pancetta, parmigiano cheese, and egg yolk.
Linguine al Salmone e Pistacchi 25
Smoked fresh salmon with pistachios,
served over linguine pasta, topped
with pomodoro sauce and hint of cream.
Penne Arrabbiata 19
Garlic, red pepper flakes, and
spicy pomodoro sauce. (very spicy)
Cavatelli alla Norma 20
Cavatelli pasta mixed with eggplant pieces, spices, basil, topped with crispy eggplant and pomodoro sauce.
Linguine Vongole 25
Clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and parsley. Served over linguine pasta.
Sachetti Panna e Prosciutto 22
Four cheese purse pasta topped with alfredo style creamy white sauce and prosciutto.
Penne alla Vodka al Modo Mio 19
Onion, bacon, and house made vodka sauce. Served over penne pasta.
Ravioli di Aragosta 25
Lobster ravioli in lobster cream and cognac sauce.
Fettuccine al Ragú 20
Fresh fettuccine pasta topped with house made ragú sauce (meat sauce).
Penne e Gamberi 22
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, herbs, and pomodoro sauce with hint of cream.
NEW! Gnocchi alla Iuri 20
Chicken strip, housemade light pesto, and pomodoro sauce, topped with fresh grated parmigiano cheese.

I DOLCI
Gelato 6
Choose flavor at display. One Scoop.
Medium To-Go Gelato 18
Tortino al Cioccolato with Gelato 9
Warm molten chocolate cake with a
scoop of gelato.
Cantucci e Vin Santo 11
Vin Santo Italian dessert wine and almond biscotti.
NEW! Limone Ripieno 9
Lemon sorbet.
NEW! Tartufo Nero 9
Chocolate truffle.
Tiramisu 6
Panna Cotta & Amarena 8
Italian dessert with amarena cherries.
Torta di limone 6
Lemon cake.
Affogato 8
Espresso with a scoop of gelato.

Drinks
Due to local laws, we can only serve beer on Sundays.
COCKTAILS
Peach Bellini
Prosecco, peach juice
Molto Bene Spritz
Lemoncello, prosecco, cranberry
Amore Mío
Blood orange mix, tequila, lime
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Prosecco & sweet vermouth
Angelo Azzurro
Saphire Bombay gin, Cointreau, Blue Curaçao
Espresso Martini
Espresso, Patron Crema de Cafe & Tito's Vodka
Sangria

LIQUORE
Lemoncello shot
Tequila El Jimador shot
Sambuca shot
Tito’s vodka shot
Jameson scotch whiskey
Jack Daniels
Rum Bacardi Reserva
Tequila Patron & pellegrino
Johnnie Walker Black Label

BIRRA IN BOTTIGLIA (Bottle)
Peroni
Heineken
Great Lakes Dortmunder
The Brew kettle White Rajah IPA

WINE
For our most current list of wines, please click on the icon.
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LOCATION:
18401 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
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TUESDAY - SATURDAY
4:30-9:30pm
Kitchen closes at 9pm.
SUNDAY
4-8:30pm
Kitchen closes at 8pm.
MONDAY
Closed.
HOURS:
CONTACT:
216-273-7333
contact@eatmoltobene.com
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