Viva La Pasta! Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Viva La Pasta, a vibrant Italian restaurant offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes in Simi Valley, CA. From flavorful Panini sandwiches like Veal Parmigiana to gourmet pizzas like Salmone Pizza, the menu is sure to satisfy all cravings. Pasta lovers will delight in the Pasta Pairs options, such as Lasagna Bolognese. Customer reviews rave about the impeccable service and cozy ambiance, making it a perfect spot for family gatherings or special occasions. Don't miss out on their signature dish, the Cioppino, a delightful seafood stew that will warm your soul. Whether dining in or enjoying takeout, Viva La Pasta promises a truly authentic Italian experience with every bite. Experience the best Alfredo in town and discover your new favorite dish at this beloved local gem. Visit Viva La Pasta for a taste of Italy right in your neighborhood.
Panini Sandwiches
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Meatball and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Steak and Sauteed Onions Sandwich
Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Served with sundried tomato, avocado, provolone cheese and basil-garlic sauce.
Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Served with roma tomato, arugula, avocado and basil-garlic sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich
Bistro Burger
Served with Swiss cheese, onions and tomato.
Smoked Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Prosciutto Sandwich
Served with arugula, Buffalo mozzarella, cantaloupe, and balsamic vinegar.
From the Sea Sandwich
Grilled white fish.
Panino Vegetariano Sandwich
Eggplant, mushrooms, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini and feta cheese.
Submarine
Served with imported meat and cheese.
Imported Salami Sandwich
Served with provolone & Swiss cheese.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded chicken with mayonnaise, tomatoes and lettuce.
One Topping Pizza
Choice of pepperoni, sausage, olive, ham, mushroom, meatball, onion or green pepper.
Pomodoro e Formaggio Pizza
Tomato and cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Fillet of fresh tomato, garlic, and fresh sweet basil.
Assortta Pizza
Combination of 2 of the above ingredients.
Calzone di Carne
Stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, fresh tomato and mozzarella.
Specialita della Casa Pizza
All of our toppings.
Calzone Vegetariano
Roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, fresh chopped tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Vegetariana Pizza
Green peppers, onions, olives, zucchini, mushrooms and eggplant.
on Pollo Affumicato Pizza
BBQ breast of chicken, red onion and cheese.
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza
Sweet Italian chicken sausage, roasted bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Scamorza Pizza
Smoked prosciutto, roasted eggplant, smoked mozzarella, sweet basil and tomato.
California Pizza
Grilled chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, goat and mozzarella cheese.
Alla Greca Pizza
Red and yellow peppers, sun dried tomato, garlic, feta and mozzarella cheese.
Alla Checca Pizza
Chopped fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil and oregano.
Salmone Pizza
Smoked salmon, dill, cheese, red onion, capers and sliced tomato.
Al Pesto Pizza
Topped with tomato and pesto sauce.
Alla Capricciosa Pizza
Eggplant, artichokes and imported salami.
Gamberoni Diavola Pizza
Grilled spicy shrimp, Bermuda onion, fresh tomato and mozzarella.
Our Gourmet Pizza and Calzones
Pasta Pairs
Pasta & Salad
Lasagna Bolognese & Salad
Pasta and Minestra del Giorno
Lasagna Bolognese and Minestra del Giorno
Alfredo Pasta
Prepared with butter, Parmesan cheese, cream and a touch of garlic.
Con Polpette Pasta
Served with meatballs and fresh tomato sauce.
Alla Mama Mia Pasta
Prepared with fresh sauteed mushrooms, brandy liquor in a light cream sauce.
Alla Carbonara Pasta
Served with eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and cream.
Tetrazzini Pasta
Served with breast of chicken, mushrooms, spinach in a white cream sauce.
Con Gamberoni & Granchio Pasta
Served with shrimp and crab meat in a cream sauce.
Con Salsa Aurora Pasta
Fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Al Salmone Pasta
Fresh salmon, with garlic, basil and white cream sauce.
Mare e Terra Pasta
Prepared with a combination of shrimp and breast of chicken in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Al Pomodoro e Basilico Pasta
Prepared with tomato and sweet basil sauce.
Con Salsa di Carne Pasta
Prepared with ground top sirloin, in fresh tomato sauce.
Al Pesto Genovese Pasta
Served with sweet basil, garlic, Romano cheese, pine nuts and olive oil.
Alla Bandiera Italiana Pasta
We salute the Italian flag! Penne trio with Alfredo, pesto and marinara sauce.
Al Quattro Formaggi Pasta
Prepared with four imported cheeses and melted in a light cream sauce.
Alla Primavera Pasta
Served with fresh garden vegetables in a creamy white sauce or fresh tomato sauce.
Con Pollo e Asparaci Pasta
Roasted breast of chicken sliced with asparagus, simmered in our Aurora sauce made with fresh tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
Alla Arrabiata Pasta
Prepared with a spicy fresh tomato sauce and black olives.
Con Salsiccia, Funghi e Pomodoro Pasta
Prepared with sweet Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, and tomato sauce.
Alle Vongole Pasta
Fresh clams and your choice of fresh tomato sauce or a white wine sauce.
Alla Romagnola Pasta
Prepared with chicken breast, Italian sausage, and fresh mushrooms in our fabulous marinara sauce.
Alla Checca Pasta
Prepared with fresh chopped tomatoes with basil and garlic.
Alla Californiana Pasta
Prepared with breast of chicken, sun-dried tomato, basil and tomato sauce.
Al Frutti di Mare Pasta
Prepared with New Zealand mussels, clams, shrimps and scallops simmered in a fresh tomato sauce.
Pistacchio e Asparagi Pasta
Prepared with prosciutto, asparagus, chopped pistachio nuts and light cream.
Alla Vesuviana Pasta
Prepared with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, pinenuts, sun-dried and fresh tomato sauce.
Con Gamberoni Pasta
Jumbo shrimp sauted in a fresh tomato basil sauce.
Alla Indiana Pasta
Prepared with prosciutto, chicken, fresh mushrooms and peas in a creamy curry sauce.
Con Gorgonzola e Noci Pasta
Prepared with Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and light cream sauce.
Alla Cacciatora Pasta
Julienne breast of chicken, fresh mushrooms, roasted bell peppers in a tomato-garlic sauce.
Pasta
Regional Specialties
Lasagna Bolognese
Homemade pasta sheets layered and baked with ground top sirloin, tomato sauce and topped with cheese.
Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce.
Baked Mostaccioli
Pasta tubes baked with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Manicotti
Pasta sheets filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato and cheese sauce.
Cannelloni Ripieni
Pasta sheets filled with ground sirloin, fresh spinach and topped with fresh tomato and white sauce.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Slices of eggplant layered with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Lasagna Vegetariana
Layers of homemade lasagna topped with vegetables, cheese and tomato sauce.
Risotto Misto
Arborio rice prepared with chicken breast, Italian sausage, white wine and creamy saffron sauce. Gluten free.
Seafood Risotto
Prepared with New Zealand mussels, clams, shrimp, scallop in a zafferano sauce. Gluten free.
Risotto
Pollo
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken topped with fresh tomato sauce and cheese.
Pollo Piccata
Boneless breast of chicken with artichoke hearts and capers in a white wine and lemon sauce.
Pollo al Marsala
Breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine.
Pollo al Limone
Chicken cutlet crusted in pine nuts, Parmesan, sauteed and served in a butter lemon sauce.
Pollo alla Fiorentina
Breast of chicken with olive oil, garlic, white wine, spinach and mozzarella cheese.
Pollo alla Cacciatore
Breast of chicken sauteed with onions, yellow, red, green bell peppers, mushrooms in a white wine and fresh tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Marinara
Italian mozzarella breaded, fried and served with a marinara sauce.
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta bread with garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, tomatoes and topped with fresh mozzarella.
Calamaretti Fritti
Tender pieces of squid in a crisp delicate coating served with our fresh marinara.
Insalata di Caesar
Add chicken or salmon for an additional charge. Gluten free.
Caprese
Filet of tomato, Buffalo mozzarella, and fresh sweet basil drizzled with vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Cobb Salad
Chopped salad with fresh tomato, bacon, boiled egg, avocado, chicken and cheese with dressing. Gluten free.
Antipasto
Italian cold cuts and cheeses with marinated vegetables. Gluten free.
Insalata Di Polpo
Octopus salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion and lemon vinaigrette.
Salmone con Carciofi
Grilled salmon with asparagus, artichoke, fresh tomato and mixed greens. Gluten free.
Insalata Mediterranea
A combination of cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese and chopped tomato on a bed of mixed greens with a vinaigrette dressing. Gluten free.
Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad with walnuts and feta cheese. Gluten free.
Insalata di Gamberi alla Siciliana
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. Gluten free.
Tango Salad
Mixed green salad with cheery tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, and Kalamata olives, topped with grilled salmon and honey lime vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Insalata di Pollo Affumicato
Grilled chicken with pear, walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese on a bed of mixed greens. Gluten-free.
Insalata con Spinaci e Condimenti
Spinach and blue cheese salad with caramelized pecans, sliced fresh apples with a raspberry vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Arancini Di Risso
Rice balls stuffed with turkey, peas, and cheese.
Appetizers, Soups & Salads
Carni
Ossobucco
Beef shank served on a bed of risotto and smothered with Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.
Filetto alla Fiamma con Funghi
Grilled filet mignon famed with cognac and fresh mushrooms.
Vitello alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded veal topped with fresh tomato sauce and cheese.
Agnello al Rosmarino
Rack of lamb prepared with olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon and side of mint jelly.
Bistecca alle Erbe
Succulent herbed rib eye steak.
Salti in Bocca
Veal scaloppini sauteed in Marsala wine and topped with prosciutto and fontina cheese.
Vitello al Marsala
Tender veal with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine.
Vitello Piccata
Tender veal scaloppine sauteed with white wine, artichoke hearts and capers in a white wine and lemon sauce.
New York Steak
Black Angus 16 oz. NY steak.
Vitello Milanese All'ortolano
Veal milanese sauteed and layered with grilled zucchini and eggplant and topped with marinara sauce with Buffalo mozzarella cheese, broiled to a golden brown.
Scampi Italiana
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with lemon and garlic in a white wine sauce.
Cioppino
A combination of clams, shrimps, scallops, mussels and white fish in a fresh tomato white wine sauce. Pesce fresco del giorno.
Gamberoni e Capesante Provinciale
Jumbo shrimp and sea scallops sauteed with garlic, black olives, capers, sweet basil and fresh tomato sauce.