Vespa Healthy Italian Café in Sedona

Vespa Healthy Italian Café is a modern Italian spot in West Sedona focused on lighter, “healthy” Roman‑style pizza (pinsa), sandwiches, and a few classic entrées, with lots of gluten‑friendly options.

Basics

• Address: 1350 W State Route 89A, Suite 22, Sedona, AZ 86336 (near Whole Foods in West Sedona).
• Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 9:00 pm (Fri–Sat usually until 10:00 pm).
• Vibe: Casual but stylish café with a strong Italian feel, family‑run, welcoming for anything from post‑hike meals to date night.

Food and drink style

• Signature: Pinsa Romana – Roman‑style flatbread pizza made from a long‑fermented blend of organic flours for a light, airy, easier‑to‑digest crust.
• Menu:

• • Pinsa pizzas (Margherita, Diavoletta, Mori, Genoana, etc.).
  • Appetizers like Bruschetta Capri and Burrata Caprese.
  • Sandwiches on house “Sorriso” bread (Caprese, Vegetariana, Pollo & Pesto, “The Owner Matteo,” etc.).
  • A few hot plates such as Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna al Forno, and sausage & peppers.

• Drinks: Italian espresso drinks, Italian wines, Amaros, cocktails (Aperol Spritz, Campari soda, martinis), plus NA Italian sodas and mocktails.

Dietary focus and price feel

• Diet‑friendly: Emphasis on gluten‑friendly, keto‑friendly, and celiac‑friendly preparations; many items are designed to be easier to digest than typical pizza and pasta.
• Price level: Entrées and pinsa pizzas generally land in the high‑teens to low‑20s, with appetizers a bit less and desserts and espresso drinks lower.

Vespa’s current menu puts most food items in the mid‑teens to low‑20s and desserts around 9–10.​

Apps and salads

• Bruschetta Capri: 12.50.​
• Burrata Caprese: 18.50.​
• Avo Toast (optional egg extra): 13.50.​
• Salads (Mela & Pistacchi, Fragole & Spinaci, Giulio): 14.50 each.​
• Side salad: 8.00.​

Sandwiches (Sorriso)

• Cesarina (chicken Caesar sandwich): 19.50.​
• Crudo & Fichi (brie, prosciutto, fig): 20.50.​
• Vegetariana: 17.50.​
• Pollo & Pesto: 21.50.​
• Sorriso special (when offered): 17.50.​

Pinsa (Roman‑style pizza)

• Focaccia (plain pinsa): 10.00.​
• Mori: 18.50.​
• Sfizio: 21.50.​
• Rucola & Prosciutto: 23.50.​
• Contadina: 21.50.​
• Genoana: 23.50.​
• Margherita: 17.50.​
• Diavoletta: 19.50.​
• Siciliana: 18.50.​

Most pinsas fall between about 18.50 and 23.50.​

Entrées and hot plates

• Cacciatore (veg sauté): 19.50.​
• Chicken Parmigiana: 20.50.​
• Lasagna al Forno: 20.50.​
• Sausage & Peppers: 19.50 (currently marked out of stock on the online menu).​
• Pasta Speciale: 19.50 (when offered).​

Desserts

• Nocciole & Fragole (pinsa dessert): 9.50.​
• Tiramisu: 9.50.​
• Cornetto (choice of filling): 5.50.​
• Cannoli Cream (on pinsa): 9.50.​
• Cheesecakes (NY, Raspberry Swirl, Turtle): 10.00 each (NY currently out of stock).​

Drinks (examples)

• Espresso: 5.00; Cappuccino: 5.00; Caffé Latte: 6.00; Americano: 4.00; Shakerato: 7.00.​
• Specialty hot drinks (Toasted Matcha Latte, Golden Sunrise, Spicy Cacao): 10.00 each.​
• Bottled waters and sodas (Panna, San Pellegrino, Coca‑Cola, etc.): 4.00 each.​
• Peroni / Pilsner / Stella beers: 7.00 each.​
• Most 187 ml red wines: 10.00; 375 ml bottles vary widely (roughly mid‑teens up to well over 100 for top labels).​

For budgeting, plan roughly 25–35 per person for a pinsa or entrée plus a drink, before tax and tip.​

The most popular items at Vespa are their pinsa (Roman‑style flatbread pizzas), a few standout sandwiches, and classic Italian desserts.

Pinsa (Roman‑style pizza) favorites

• Margherita– Classic pinsa with organic tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil; one of the top “Popular dishes” on review sites and highlighted on the online menu.
• Diavoletta – Spicy pinsa with organic tomato sauce and Italian soppressata/salami; often featured in their own posts and listed among popular items.
• Genoana – Vegetarian pinsa topped with pesto, slow‑roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, onions, and Parmigiano; praised in local magazine reviews as especially delicious.​
• Siciliana/Siciliana‑style pinsa – Flatbread loaded with eggplant, onion, basil and other veg; repeatedly singled out in guest reviews as a favorite.
• “Roman Flatbread / Flatbread Pizza” – The pinsa style itself is what many reviews and Vespa’s own site describe as the must‑try item.

Sandwiches and hot plates people love

• The Owner Matteo – A house sandwich named after the owner, listed in “Popular dishes” on review sites.​
• Caprese Sandwich – Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil on their Sorriso bread; frequently mentioned as a favorite.
• Vegetariana – Veggie‑packed sandwich on Sorriso bread; called a “veggie‑lover’s dream” on their own menu and noted in reviews.
• Pollo & Pesto – Chicken and pesto sandwich that guests and the restaurant both highlight as a guaranteed win.
• Chicken Parmigiana – Crispy chicken with sauce and cheese; cited by Vespa as a signature entrée and often praised in reviews.
• Lasagna al Forno – Described by the restaurant as “like a warm hug” and called “divine” in customer reviews.
• Cacciatore – Vegetable‑heavy dish that reviewers describe as “insanely delicious and healthy,” especially with added grilled chicken.​

Desserts and drinks

• Tiramisu – Repeatedly called out by the restaurant and guests as a must‑order dessert, with some reviewers saying it’s among the best they’ve had.
• Cannoli / Cannoli on pinsa – Frequently listed in popular‑dish sections and mentioned in reviews.
• Cheesecakes and pinsa‑based dessert (e.g., Nocciole & Fragole) – Commonly praised sweet endings on the current menu.
• Espresso drinks (espresso, cappuccino, corto espresso) – Reviews often mention that the coffee quality matches the Italian food, with cappuccino specifically praised.