Bar Vita Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Bar Vita, where culinary artistry meets warm hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Peterborough at 413 George St N, this restaurant offers a delightful fusion of Italian flavors that captivates diners from the moment they walk in.
Begin your experience with enticing antipasto options such as the Scallops Gorgonzola, featuring succulent jumbo scallops in a creamy sauce, or the Meatballs that combine veal, pork, and beef topped with house-made marinara. The Bone-In Ribeye and Lobster Mac & Cheese are must-try main dishes that showcase the exceptional quality of ingredients, while the handmade Gnocchi Di Piselli offers a unique twist that’s both comforting and innovative.
With rave reviews highlighting the impeccable service and inviting ambiance, Bar Vita is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of exceptional dining. Ideal for both special occasions and casual nights out, this restaurant promises culinary excellence that leaves a lasting impression.
PRINCIPALE
Bar Vita Burger
8oz ground round chuck patty topped with creamy dill mayo, prosciutto, caramelized onions and goat cheese. Served with hand cut fries
Vegetarian Cornuta
Mix of seasonal vegetables, tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and crushed chilies
Cobb Salad
Gnocchi Di Piselli
Creamy red pesto, cherry tomatoes, spinach, toasted pine nuts, spicy sausage and parmesan
Seafood Gorgonzola
4 jumbo black tiger shrimp, 4 jumbo sea scallops, tossed with penne in our creamy signature house-made gorgonzola sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Atlantic live lobster, housemade ricotta, complimented with creamy rose lobster saffron bisque and herbs
Vodka Rose
Penne with cured bacon, julienned red onions, fresh garlic, and vodka, tossed with our house-made rose sauce
Linguine & Meatballs
Blend of veal, pork and beef house-made meatballs, served on linguine with house-made marinara sauce
Traditional Chicken Carbonara
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Cured bacon, parmigiana, romano, old cheddar, gruyere, baby pasta shells, lobster claw and knuckle meat
Chicken Parmigiana
6oz boneless skinless chicken breast lightly breaded and topped with mozzarella in marinara. Served with penne or linguine in marinara
Sea Bass
5 oz pan-seared oven-baked Chilean sea bass served with angel-hair pasta with a cherry tomato-basil pesto and seasonal vegetable
Beef Tenderloin
8 oz cut of aged (minimum 28 days) "AAA" beef grilled to your liking with potato and grilled vegetables
Bone-In Ribeye
20oz aged cut of “AAA” beef from PEI grilled to your desire with potato and grilled vegetables
Wagyu Steak
8oz served with potato and grilled vegetables
Poivre
green peppercorn, bone marrow demi glace, & cream
Newburg
sea scallops, black tiger shrimp, rose sauce
Charcuterie Platter
Soup Of The Day
Daily selection of homemade soup
Garlic Cheese Bread
Garlic butter topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese the toasted until golden brown
Roasted Red Bread
Garlic butter, grana padano cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers
Bruschetta
Homemade, fresh roma tomato mix, goat cheese, balsamic reduction, and grated pecorino Romano cheese
Meatballs
Blend of veal, pork, and beef drizzled with our signature marinara sauce and topped with pecorino Romano cheese
Three Cheese Escargot
Lightly sautéed in garlic butter and white wine then baked with mozzarella, old cheddar, and Grana Padano Parmigiano
Arancini
Pancetta Seared Scallops
Scallops seared with pancetta, red onions, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and white wine and served with a toasted crostini
Scallops Gorgonzola
House Speciality: 4 jumbo sea scallops, in a creamy white wine gorgonzola sauce, set on phyllo pastry cups
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, house-baked croutons and bacon bits, with our house-made dressing, topped with fresh Grana Padano Parmigiano
Pear & Walnut Salad
Beet Salad
Mixed greens tossed with seasonal vegetables, red beets, goat cheese, and candied almonds drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing
Caprese Salad
Fresh Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes and fresh-picked basil drizzled with a balsamic reduction