Valé 243 Southern Italian Kitchen
Bringing the robust flavors of Italy to beautiful Western North Carolina
CAntipasti ( Appetizers )
Garlic Knots
4 /$3.99
Truffle Fries
$7.99
Charcuterie Board
$14.99
Arancini di Riso (Sicilian huge fried rice globe)
$6.49
Alette di Pollo (chicken wings + drumettes)
$9.99
Calamari Fritti with side ofmarinara
$13.99
Zuppa + Insalate ( Soups + Salads )
Sicilian Spinaci Pie & Joanna Salad
$14.99
Perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach, Ricotta Salata, and Parmigiano cheeses with an accompanying Greek-style salad
Minestrone or Zuppa del Giorno
$7.99
The Julius – The classic Caesar! Crunchy Romaine lettuce with croutons and Parmigiano cheese topped with a tangy dressing.
The Joanna – Greek-style featuring feta, olives, and pepperoncini with house-made dressing.
Insalata Mista – House: mixed greens with shredded cheddar, tomato, green peppers, and onions (bacon lover? Just $2.50 extra). Choice of dressing.
Specialty Salads
Caprese
$9.99
Chef Valerio’s Nonna (grandmother) Margherita created what became the now-famous Caprese salad for Le Sirene Ristorante in Capri, Italy in the 1950s. Featuring the colors of the Italian flag, you will be transported to the Amalfi Coast with the taste of fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato on a bed of arugula greens and e.v.o.0.
Chef Alex’s Salad
$13.49
Variety of meats, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and egg
Antipasto Salad
$11.99
Sliced meats, cheeses, green & black olives, fresh lettuce
Etc.
Paninis ( Sandwiches )
$12.50 each, served with French Fries
(upgrade to Truffle Fries or a Side Salad for $2.99 extra)
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana - Breaded and fried chicken breast or grilled eggplant on a sub-style roll with marinara & Parmigiano cheese.
Meatball – Slicedmeatballs are served on a sub-style roll with marinara and mozzarella cheese
Valé Italiano Sub – Layers of salami, pepperoni, provolone, thin-sliced onions, tomato, and lettuce - Italian dressing on the side upon request.
Premium Beef (Carne Arrosto) - Philly-style shaved beef with melted mozzarella. Onions &/or peppers on request.
Pollo Pesto – Grilled chicken breast on a sub-style roll toasted with pesto and mozzarella cheese.
Contorni ( Sides )
French Fries
$2.99
Broccoli
$4.99
Costanzo’s Favorite Sausages (2 links)
$5.99
Fried Zucchini
$5.99
Meatballs (Carni Polpette) 2 large balls
$7.99
Mushrooms Salad (Insalate di Funghi)
$5.99
Fried Mushrooms Tuscan Style (Funchi Fritti)
$8.99
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with balsamic glaze
$5.99
Pasta ( Primo Course )
La Pera
$18.99
Specialty Ribbon Fiocchi pasta stuffed with gorgonzola & pear in a “pink” sauce
Florentine Ravioli
$18.99
Spinach and ricotta pasta in a butter & sage sauce
Shrimp Fra’Diavolo
$18.99
Linguine pasta accompanied by spicy marinara & shrimp
Penne Alla Vodka
$14.99
Perfect hearty and tender penne pasta is tossed with pancetta in a vibrant “pink” sauce that’s seasoned with aromatic herbs and Parmigiano cheese
Signature Lasagna al Forno
$14.99
Layers of wide, flat pasta, marinara, béchamel, Parmigiano, ground beef, & basil
Spaghetti
$14.49
With Ragu (meat sauce)
Spaghetti
$14.49
Alla Polpette (sliced meatballs over marinara)
Spaghetti
$12.49
Semplici (simplymarinara)
Fettuccini Alfredo (Pasta inBianco)
$13.99
a timeless Italian-American dish featuring a cheesy, creamy white sauce over pasta.(Customize: broccoli $3.99; premium mushrooms $4.99; grilled chicken breast: $6.99; or grilled shrimp $7.99)
Drinks
PremiumBottled Waters (still or bubbly)
$4.50
Sodas & Iced Teas (sweet or unsweet)
$2.99
Hot Tea
$1.99 per bag
Espresso or Coffee
$2.99
Cappuccino or Latte
$4.99
Titina’s Eggplant Parmesan
$15.99
(Melanzana Alla Parmigiana) Inimitable, extraordinary taste that evokes imagery of the Northern Italian city of Parma, this dish is a staple of Southern Italian cuisine. None prepared it better than Titina, the Chef’s mother, but … we try. Here is to you, Titina! We love you always!
Franco’sMarsala
$16.99 [c] $24.99 [v]
Pan-fried chicken breast or veal in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. A time-honored treat!
Valentina’s Parmigiana
$16.99 [c] $24.99 [v]
Parmesan-breaded veal or chicken breasts are prepared with our homemade marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses served on a bed of spaghetti
Lamb Shank (Stinco d’Agnello)
$ Market
Treat yourself to a dish not prepared easily at home -lamb shanks seasoned and marinated in wine, rosemary, marjoram, garlic, salt/pepper, and a touch of heaven.
Paolo’s Piccata
$16.99 [c] $18.99 [s]
Zesty sauce, with traditional additions of lemon juice, white wine, and capers, served over your choice of thin slices of chicken cutlets or a salmon filet
Davido’s Milanesa
$16.99
Crispy breaded chicken breast with a bed of arugula and tomato, e.v.o.o., and balsamic vinaigrette Entrée del Giorno $ Market
Nonna
$18
Sicilian “Grandma” style 16” x 16” square of crispy crust marinara,mozzarella, Parmigiano, e.v.o.o, & basil
Bianca [white pie]
(14”) $14 and (18”) $18
delicious blend of ricotta, Parmigiano, & Mozzarella
Pie-Eyed (14”)
$16 and (18”) $20
sausage and pepperoni; topped with bell pepper & onion
Carne [meat lover]
(14”) $18 and (18”) $22
pepperoni, bacon, meatball, & sausage
Verde [Veggie]
(14”) $14 and (18”) $18
Kale [or] spinach, bell peppers, onions, mushroom, garlic, black [or] green olives, & mozzarella
Ottimo [Supreme] (14”)
$20 and (18”) $26
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, peppers, onion, mushroom, olive
The Classic –N.Y. Style
(14”) $12 (18”) $15
Cheese slice take-out only; available during lunch ($2.99)
The Classic –N.Y. Style
(14”) $13 (18”) $16.49
Mushroom slice take-out only; available during lunch ($3.49)
The Classic –N.Y. Style
(14”) $14 (18”) $18
Pepperoni slice take-out only; available during lunch ($3.49)
TheHalfMoonCalzone
$15
Hailing from18th century Naples, calzone literally means “pant leg,” referring to the fact that calzones' original purpose was to be a pizza that can be consumed while walking or standing. Filled with mozzarella, ricotta, ham + side of marinara
Speedy Sergio
$9.99
Dine-In or Take-Out, LunchHoursOnly 2 Slices of Cheese, Mushroom, or Pepperoni + tea or soft drink
Customize Your Piewiththe Following Extra Topping Choices
$1.50: Arugula, Kale, Garlic, Basil, Black or Green Olives, Capers, Bell Pepper; Onion, Parmigiano, Fresh Tomatoes; Spinach, Banana Peppers; Extra Marinara
$2.50: Anchovies, Artichokes, Bacon, Gorgonzola, Brussel Sprouts, Fresh Mozzarella, Ground Beef,Ham, Sliced Meat Ball, Extra Cheese, Mushroom, Pepperoni, Sun Dried Tomatoes
Other: Chicken Breast $6.99, Shrimp $7.99, Salami $2.99, Prosciutto di Parma $5.99, Buffalo Mozzarella $4.99
Arti
$18
Kale, Artichokes, Garlic, Gorgonzola, e.v.o.o.
Margherita
$16
Basil, Ripe Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella
Ugo
$17
Mushrooms, caramelized onions, fontina
Parma
$18
Prosciutto Di Parma + Loads of Arugula
Basilico
$18
Grilled Chicken, Pesto, Garlic, White Pie
Bettina
$17
Crisp Brussel sprouts + balsamic red onions
Titina’s Tiramisu
$6.99
(means “pick me up” in Italian) elegant and rich layered dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies, espresso, mascarpone, Marsala, & cocoa
Italian Cheesecake
$6.99
delicately textured with a hint of natural vanilla essence (Add strawberries for $1.00)
Spumoni
$6.99
an Italian classic! layers of gelato
Cannoli
$3.99 or 2 / $6.99
S'groppino al Limone
$8.49
(cocktail)A heavenly blend of prosecco and lemon sorbet
Sorbet
$6.99
(Sorbetto di Limone, Pesca [peach] or Limoncello)
Panna Cotta
$6.99
a specialty of the Piedmonte region similar to crème brûlée
Baklava
$6.99
Nutella Fritti
$8.99
Pistacchio or Almond Gelato
$6.99