EXPERIENCE
OUR SEAFOOD
Vito Restaurant specializes in Italian Seafood dishes and is one of the best kept secrets in Santa Monica Seafood restaurants. Vito’s has been known for over 43 years as a staple of fine, traditional Italian food in Santa Monica. During these 43 years, our loyal customers have found us to also be one of the best Seafood restaurants in Santa Monica. We welcome you to try our delicious Seafood plates. We use only the freshest ingredients and Seafood to blend the fabulous tastes of Italy with the best the sea has to offer. While our customers rave about our Wild Salmon, Filet of Sole and delicious Sand Dabs, we invite you to explore all of Vito’s wonderful selections from an Italian Seafood restaurant. Welcome to Vito Restaurant!
ANTIPASTA
APPETIZERS
SCAMPI A LA GRIGLIA
Select Shrimp Sautéed in the Classic Italian Manner
ZUPPA DI VONGOLE
Fresh Clams Steamed in Tomato Sauce and Garlic
CALAMARI FRITTI
Select Baby Squid, Deep Fried
CALAMARI POSILLIPO
Select Baby Squid Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine, Black Olives, Capers and a Tomato Sauce
SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Smoked Scottish Salmon with Capers, Lemon and Virgin Olive Oil
ZUPPA DI COZZE
Fresh Mussels Steamed in Tomato Sauce and Garlic
INSALATE
SALADS
SOTTILETTE DI PESCE SPADA
Slices of Swordfish Marinated in Olive Oil, Garlic and Fresh Lemon Juice, Broiled for 20 Seconds and Served over Arrugola with Grilled Prawns Drizzled with Lemon
SEAFOOD SALAD
Scampi, Calamari and Crabmeat Marinated in an Olive Oil, Garlic and Lemon Vinaigrette. Served on a Bed of Baby Mixed Greens
PASTA
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA
Anchovies, Capers, Black Olives and Garlic in a Tomato Sauce
LINGUINE CON VONGOLE
The Favorite! Fresh Eastern Clams, Olive Oil and Garlic in a Clam Sauce
LINGUINE ALLA PESCATORA
A Masterpiece - Clams, Shrimp, Calamari and Mussels in a Marinara Sauce
LINGUINE CON COZZE
Fresh Mussels with Garlic, Olive Oil in a Tomato Sauce
SPAGHETTI DELLA CASA
Vito's Favorite…Chopped Shrimp Sautéed with Shallots, Flamed with Cognac with a Touch of Cream and Tomato Sauce. This is Positively Scrumptious. A Hit!
FETTUCCINE AL SALMONE
Smoked Salmon and a Delightful Blend of Cream and Tomato Sauce, One of the Best in Rome!
LINGUINE CON CALAMARI
Baby Squid Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine, and Olive Oil and Finished with a Touch of Diced Tomatoes
PESCE
FISH
SWORDFISH ROLLATINI
Sliced and Wrapped Around a Mixture of Scampi, Crabmeat and Rex Sole, Baked in Aluminum Foil Pa Pillion Style with a Pink Sauce
JUMBO SCALLOPS PIEMONTESE
Pan Seared to a Nice Dark Brown and Topped with a 10 Years Old Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
EASTERN BLACK COD
Steamed with Pear Shaped Tomatoes, Black Calamata Olives, Olive Oil, Garlic, Parsley and a Touch of Cayenne Pepper
AUSTRALIAN SEA BASS
Served With a Green Sauce Made From Fresh Aromatic Herbs, Garlic, Sage, Parsley, Basil and Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
DOVER SOLE AL FORNO
Baked and De Glazed With Napa Chardonnay Wine, Capers, Squeezed Fresh Lemon Juice and a Touch of Butter
WILD ALASKAN SALMON
Aromatic Anise, Leeks, Chopped Fennel, Sautéed in Olive Oil Until Translucent
AHI TUNA SUSHI GRADE
Broiled to Perfection with Shallots, Red Wine Vinegar, Caramelized Onions on a Bed of Spinach Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic
FLORIDA RED SNAPPER
Sweet and Sour Sautéed in a Citrus Sauce Made with Fresh Orange Juice and Honey, Reduced Just Enough to Cover the Fish
CATALINA SAND DABS
Finely Chopped Shallots Sautéed in Butter, Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard and Flamed with Cognac and a Touch of Fresh Cream
TRIO DI PESCE FRA DIAVOLO
Calamari Steak, Scallops, and Prawns Cooked in Plump Tomatoes, Garlic, Capers, Fish Stock, White Wine, Parsley and Crushed Red Chili Pepper
LAKE SUPERIOR WHITE FISH
In a Delicate Meuniere Sauce With Lemon Juice, Butter, White Wine Amalgamated with a Touch of Flour
SELECT FAVORITES
SPECIALS
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY
Ask Your Waiter
ZUPPA DI PESCE
The Classic Neapolitan Cioppino, the Finest Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Calamari, Cooked with Olive Oil, Garlic, Imported Pear Tomatoes and the Natural Juices from this Euphoric Blend of Delectable Seafood
SCAMPI ALLA VITO
Specially Selected Prawns Sautéed in Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon with the Chef's Secret Touch
CALAMARI POSILLIPO
Select Baby Squid Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine, Black Olives, Capers and a Tomato Sauce