Viva La Pasta!: Kitchen of Italy Menu

525 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant
(613 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Viva La Pasta!: Kitchen of Italy, a cherished Italian restaurant located in Simi Valley. This gem offers a delightful menu that showcases traditional flavors and fresh ingredients. Highlights include their gourmet pizzas like the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage, with a blend of robust flavors featuring sweet Italian sausage and roasted vegetables. For pasta lovers, the extensive selection features 29 different sauces to personalize your pasta experience.

If you're in the mood for something hearty, their Seafood Risotto is a must-try, perfectly crafted with fresh mussels and shrimp in a zafferano sauce. Don't miss out on appetizers like Caprese and Arancini Di Risso, which capture the essence of Italian dining. The warm atmosphere and friendly staff make every visit special, echoing customer sentiments about the restaurant's charm. Experience authentic flavors and generous portions that keep patrons returning.

Frutti di Mar (Seafood)

  • 57. Scampi Italiana

    Jumbo shrimp sautéed with lemon and garlic in a white wine sauce.

    US$33.00
  • 56. Gamberoni E Capesante Provinciale

    Jumbo shrimp and sea scallops sautéed with garlic, black olives, capers, sweet basil and fresh tomato sauce.

    US$33.00
  • 58. Cioppino

    A combination of clams, shrimps, scallops, mussels and white fish in a fresh tomato white wine sauce.

    US$35.00

Our Gourmet Pizza or Calzones

  • 106. Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage

    Sweet italian chicken sausage, roasted bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese.

    US$19.00
  • 105. Calzone Di Carne

    Stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, fresh tomato and mozzarella.

    US$19.00
  • 92. Pomodoro E Formaggio

    Tomato and cheese.

    US$15.00
  • 95. One Topping

    Choice of pepperoni, sausage, olive, ham, mushroom, meatball, onion or green pepper.

    US$15.00
  • 103. Con Pollo Affumicato

    BBQ breast of chicken, red onion and cheese.

    US$19.00
  • 97. Specialita Della Casa

    All of our toppings.

    US$17.00
  • 108. Gamberoni Diavola

    Grilled spicy shrimp, bermuda onion, fresh tomato and mozzarella.

    US$22.00
  • 100. Alla Greca

    Red and yellow peppers, sun dried tomato, garlic, feta and mozzarella cheese.

    US$19.00
  • 102. Vegetariana

    Green peppers, onions, olives, zucchini, mushrooms and eggplant.

    US$17.00
  • 99. Alla Capricciosa

    Eggplant, artichokes and imported salami.

    US$17.00
  • 98. Al Pesto

    Topped with tomato and pesto sauce.

    US$17.00
  • 96. Assortta

    Combination of two of the above ingredients.

    US$15.00
  • 93. Margherita

    Fillet of fresh tomato, garlic, and fresh sweet basil!

    US$15.00
  • 94. Alla Checca

    Chopped fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil and oregano.

    US$15.00
  • 109. Alla Fiorentina

    With alfredo sauce, fresh spinach, bacon, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

    US$19.00
  • 107. California

    Grilled chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, goat and mozzarella cheese.

    US$22.00
  • 104. Calzone Vegetariano

    Roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, fresh chopped tomato and mozzarella cheese.

    US$19.00
  • 101. Scamorza

    Smoked prosciutto, roasted eggplant, smoked mozzarella, sweet basil and tomato.

    US$17.00

Carni (Meat)

  • 46. Vitello Alla Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded veal topped with fresh tomato sauce and cheese.

    US$24.00
  • 48. Vitello Piccata

    Tender veal scaloppine sautéed with white wine, artichoke hearts and capers in a white wine and lemon sauce.

    US$24.00
  • 49. Vitello Milanese All'ortolano

    Veal milanese sautéed and layered with grilled zucchini and eggplant and topped with marinara sauce with buffalo mozzarella cheese, broiled to a golden brown.

    US$25.00
  • 55. New York Steak

    Black angus 12 oz NY steak.

    US$39.00
  • 52. Agnello Al Rosmarino

    Rack of lamb prepared with olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon and side of mint jelly.

    US$36.00
  • 54. Salti In Bocca

    Veal scaloppini sautéed in marsala wine and topped with prosciutto and fontina cheese.

    US$24.00
  • 53. Ossobucco

    Veal shank served on a bed of risotto and smothered with marsala wine and mushroom sauce.

    US$40.00
  • 50. Bistecca Alle Erbe

    Succulent herbed rib eye steak.

    US$35.00
  • 51. Filetto Alla Fiamma Con Funghi

    Grilled filet mignon flamed with cognac and fresh mushrooms.

    US$38.00
  • 47. Vitello Al Marsala

    Tender veal with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine.

    US$24.00

Regional Specialties

  • 37. Stuffed Shells

    Jumbo pasta shells filled with chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 31. Manicotti

    Pasta sheets filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato and cheese sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 33. Lasagna Vegetariana

    Layers of homemade lasagna topped with vegetables, cheese and tomato sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 32. Baked Mostaccioli

    Pasta tubes baked with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.

    US$22.00
  • 35. Cannelloni Ripieni

    Pasta sheets filled with ground sirloin, fresh spinach and topped with fresh tomato and white sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 34. Lasagna Bolognese

    Homemade pasta sheets layered and baked with ground top sirloin, tomato sauce and topped with cheese.

    US$22.00
  • 36. Ravioli Di Zucca Rossa

    Pumpkin ravioli prepared with a brown butter sage sauce and toasted hazelnuts.

    US$22.00
  • 30. Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

    Slices of eggplant layered with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

    US$21.00

Panini Sandwiches

  • 85. From The Sea

    Grilled white fish.

    US$15.00
  • 79. Panino Vegetariano

    Eggplant, mushrooms, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini and feta cheese.

    US$12.50
  • 81. Eggplant Parmigiana

    With swiss cheese, onion, and tomato.

    US$12.50
  • 83. Chicken Parmigiana

    With provolone and swiss cheese.

    US$13.50
  • 86. Albacore Tuna

    With Roma tomato, arugula, avocado and basil-garlic sauce.

    US$13.50
  • 87. Prosciutto

    With Roma tomato, arugula, avocado, cantaloupe & balsamic vinegar.

    US$14.00
  • 91. Sausage And Peppers
    US$13.50
  • 89. Chicken Milanese

    Breaded chicken with mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce.

    US$13.50
  • 78. Submarine

    With imported meat and cheese.

    US$12.50
  • 84. Grilled Breast Of Chicken

    With sun-dried tomato, avocado, provolone cheese and basil-garlic sauce.

    US$14.00
  • 88. Bistro Burger

    With Swiss cheese, onions and tomato.

    US$12.50
  • 82. Veal Parmigiana
    US$14.00
  • 77. Smoked Turkey & Cheese
    US$12.50
  • 90. Grilled Steak And Sautéed Onions
    US$15.00
  • 80. Meatball And Cheese
    US$12.50

Pasta

  • 28. Con Gamberoni

    Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a fresh tomato basil sauce.

    US$29.00
  • 29. Al Frutti Di Mare

    Prepared with New Zealand mussels, clams, shrimps and scallops simmered in a fresh tomato sauce.

    US$31.00
  • 18. Tetrazzini

    With breast of chicken, mushrooms, spinach in a white cream sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 25. Con Gamberoni & Granchio

    With shrimp and crab meat in a cream sauce.

    US$28.00
  • 7. Alla Primavera

    With fresh garden vegetables in a creamy white sauce or fresh tomato sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 23. Con Gorgonzola E Noci

    Prepared with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and light cream sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 19. Alla Californiana

    With breast of chicken, sun-dried tomato, basil and tomato sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 3. Alfredo

    Prepared with butter, parmesan cheese, cream and a touch of garlic.

    US$19.75
  • 21. Con Salsa Di Carne

    Prepared with ground top sirloin, in fresh tomato sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 1. Al Pomodoro E Basilico

    Prepared with tomato and sweet basil sauce.

    US$15.50
  • 16. Alla Cacciatora

    Julienne breast of chicken, fresh mushrooms, roasted bell peppers in a tomato-garlic sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 13. Alla Indiana

    Prepared with Prosciutto, chicken, fresh mushrooms and peas in a creamy curry sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 9. Al Pesto Genovese

    With sweet basil, garlic, Romano cheese, pine nuts and olive oil.

    US$21.00
  • 12. Alla Arrabiata

    Prepared with a spicy fresh tomato sauce and black olives.

    US$20.00
  • 15. Alla Carbonara

    With eggs, bacon, parmesan cheese and cream.

    US$21.00
  • 26. Alle Vongole

    Fresh clams and your choice of fresh tomato sauce or a white wine sauce.

    US$25.00
  • 27. Mare E Terra

    Prepared with a combination of shrimp and breast of chicken in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.

    US$28.00
  • 2. Alla Checca

    Prepared with fresh chopped tomatoes with basil and garlic.

    US$15.50
  • 11. Alla Vesuviana

    Prepared with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, pinenuts, sun-dried and fresh tomato sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 6. Alla Bandiera Italiana

    We salute the Italian flag! Penne trio with Alfredo, Pesto and Marinara sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 14. Al Quattro Formaggi

    Prepared with four imported cheeses and melted in a light cream sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 10. Alla Romagnola

    Prepared with chicken breast, Italian sausage, and fresh mushrooms in our fabulous marinara sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 22. Con Polpette

    With meatballs and fresh tomato sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 4. Con Salsa Aurora

    Fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.

    US$19.75
  • 17. Con Pollo E Asparaci

    Roasted breast of chicken sliced with asparagus, simmered in our aurora sauce made with fresh tomato sauce and a touch of cream.

    US$22.00
  • 20. Con Salsiccia, Funghi E Pomodoro

    With sweet Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, and tomato sauce.

    US$22.00
  • 8. Pistacchio E Asparagi

    Prepared with prosciutto, asparagus, chopped pistachio nuts and light cream.

    US$21.00
  • 5. Alla Mama Mia

    Prepared with fresh sautéed mushrooms, brandy liquor in a light cream sauce.

    US$21.00
  • 24. Al Salmone

    Fresh salmon, with garlic, basil and white cream sauce.

    US$25.00

Risotto

  • 38. Seafood Risotto

    Gluten-free. Prepared with New Zealand mussels, clams, shrimp, scallop in a zafferano sauce.

    US$34.00
  • 39. Risotto Misto

    Gluten-free. Arborio rice prepared with chicken breast, Italian sausage, white wine and creamy saffron sauce.

    US$29.00

Introducing Our Family Dinner For 4

  • Introducing Our Family Dinner For 4

    Your Choice of Entrée. Includes: Soup or Salad. Freshly Baked Bread.

    US$60.00

Pollo / Chicken

  • 40. Pollo Al Limone

    Chicken cutlet crusted in pine nuts, parmesan, sautéed and served in a butter lemon sauce.

    US$23.00
  • 45. Pollo Al Marsala

    Breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine.

    US$23.00
  • 42. Pollo Alla Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded chicken topped with fresh tomato sauce and cheese.

    US$23.00
  • 43. Pollo Piccata

    Boneless breast of chicken with artichoke hearts and capers in a white wine and lemon sauce.

    US$23.00
  • 41. Pollo Alla Fiorentina

    Breast of chicken with olive oil, garlic, white wine, spinach and mozzarella cheese.

    US$23.00
  • 44. Pollo Alla Cacciatore

    Breast of chicken sautéed with onions, yellow, red, green bell peppers, mushrooms in a white wine and fresh tomato sauce.

    US$23.00

Appetizers, Soups & Salads

  • 63. Caprese

    Gluten-free. Filet of tomato, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh sweet basil drizzled with vinaigrette.

    US$15.00
  • 61. Arancini Di Risso

    Rice balls stuffed with turkey, peas and cheese.

    US$14.00
  • 64. Mozzarella Marinara

    Italian mozzarella breaded, fried and served with a marinara sauce.

    US$14.00
  • 74. Tango Salad

    Gluten-free. Mixed green salad with cheery tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, and Kalamata olives, topped with grilled salmon and honey lime vinaigrette.

    US$18.00
  • 76. Bruschetta

    Toasted ciabatta bread with garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, tomatoes and topped with fresh mozzarella.

    US$12.00
  • 66. Insalata Di Caesar

    Gluten-free. Add chicken or salmon for an additional charge.

    US$12.00
  • 73. Insalata Mediterranea

    Gluten-free. A combination of cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese and chopped tomato on a bed of mixed greens with a vinaigrette dressing.

    US$14.00
  • 68. Insalata Di Pollo Affumicato

    Gluten-free. Grilled chicken with pear, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese on a bed of mixed greens.

    US$17.00
  • 67. Insalata Con Spinaci E Condimenti

    Gluten-free. Spinach and blue cheese salad with caramelized pecans, sliced fresh apples with a raspberry vinaigrette.

    US$16.00
  • 72. Cobb Salad

    Gluten-free. Chopped salad with fresh tomato, bacon, boiled egg, avocado, chicken and cheese with dressing.

    US$17.00
  • 70. Insalata Di Polpo

    Octopus salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion and lemon vinaigrette.

    US$17.50
  • 62. Calamaretti Fritti

    Tender pieces of squid in a crisp delicate coating served with our fresh marinara.

    US$15.00
  • 65. Insalata Mista

    Gluten-free. Mixed green salad with walnuts and feta cheese.

    US$13.00
  • 75. Insalata Di Gamberi Alla Siciliana

    Gluten-free. Jumbo shrimp tossed with a yogurt dressing, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, caramelized onions, feta cheese and cherry tomatoes served on a bed of fresh mixed greens.

    US$21.00
  • 69. Salmone Con Carciofi

    Gluten-free. Grilled salmon with asparagus, artichoke, fresh tomato and mixed greens.

    US$18.50
  • 71. Antipasto

    Gluten-free. Italian cold cuts and cheeses with marinated vegetables.

    US$15.00

Party Platters

  • Meat & Cheese Or Antipasto

    Serves 10.

    US$65.00
  • Rice Balls

    Stuffed with Turkey, Sweet Peas and Cheese. Serves 10.

    US$65.00
  • Red Sauce Pasta

    Per tray serves 10. With meat for extra charge.

    US$60.00
  • Eggplant

    Serves 10 per tray.

    US$65.00
  • Seafood Pasta

    Per tray serves 10.

    US$120.00
  • Meatball Tray

    Serves 10.

    US$80.00
  • Bruschetta

    Serves 10.

    US$45.00
  • Stuffed Shells

    Serves 10 per tray.

    US$65.00
  • Shrimp & Calamari Plate

    Serves 10.

    US$90.00
  • Caprese

    Serves 10.

    US$65.00
  • Calamari Fritti

    Serves 10.

    US$80.00
  • Pasta Salad

    Choice of Veg. or Chicken or Seafood for extra charge. Serves 10.

    US$90.00
  • Vegetable Plate

    Serves 10.

    US$55.00
  • Cheese Stuffed Eggplant

    Serves 10.

    US$65.00
  • Salmon Tray

    Serves 10.

    US$120.00
  • Chicken Tray

    Serves 10.

    US$100.00
  • Cream Sauce Pasta

    Per tray serves 10.

    US$65.00
  • Lasagna

    Serves 10 per tray.

    US$70.00
  • Fresh Fruit Plate

    Serves 10.

    US$60.00
  • Mini Pizza & Calzone

    Serves 10.

    US$60.00
  • Caesar Or Mixed Green Salad

    Serves 10 or 20.

    US$50.00
  • Sausage Tray

    Serves 10.

    US$80.00