large portabella mushroom cap stuffed with fontana cheese, baked in the oven and topped with chianti marinara and fresh basil
Eggplant Mousse
$8.00
roasted eggplant, garlic and spices served with homemade bread sticks. (spicy)
Homemade Fried Mozzarella
$8.00
fresh homemade mozzarella lightly breaded in italian spices and fried in olive oil topped with marinara sauce and fresh basil
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella
$10.00
slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes with basil, a touch of pesto, olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar
Crab Cake
$10.00
lump crabmeat with roasted red peppers pan-seared in olive oil and served on a bed of sautéed spinach and mushrooms
Calamari
$9.00
lightly coated with flour and spices, fried until golden and tender
Shrimp Cocktail
$9.00
five large gulf coast shrimps steamed and served with a zesty cocktail sauce
From The Oven
toppings: portabella mushroom, crimini mushroom, button mushroom, fresh garlic ,jalapeno, red onion, eggplant, fresh tomato, sun dried tomato, black or green olives, italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, alta cucina hamburger, roasted red pepper, spinach, feta cheese, goat cheese, homemade fresh mozzarella
Stromboli
$7.00
fresh handmade dough filled with mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, pepperoni, ham and salami (no substitutions)
Calzone
combination of mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese stuffed into fresh handmade dough and baked in the oven
$6.00
Add An Extra Filling$1.00
12" Gourmet Pizza
fresh, handmade, crust pizza, topped with fresh tomato sauce, fresh basil, toasted garlic and part-skim mozzarella
$8.00
Extra Topping$2.00
Pasta And More
Pasta Platter
$8.00
have your choice of three and create your own combination of ravioli of the day, cheese stuffed shell and, cheese manicotti served in marinara sauce
Spaghetti Marinara
steaming spaghetti cooked in marinara and topped with more marinara sauce and parmesan cheese
$7.00
Add Meatballs Or Mild Italian Sausage$3.00
Spaghetti Spinach
$9.00
spaghetti and fresh baby spinach sautéed in olive oil, fresh lemon, and spices topped with provolone cheese and baked in oven
Pesto Penne
penne pasta sautéed with fresh garlic and pesto sauce in olive oil and topped with shredded pecorino cheese
$9.00
Add Grilled Chicken Or Shrimp$5.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
fettuccini pasta tossed in a butter and garlic cream sauce with parmesan and pecorino cheese
$9.00
Add Grilled Chicken Or Shrimp$5.00
Add Sundried Tomatoes, Crimini Mushrooms Or Both$2.00
Vegetable Medley
$9.00
a combination of broccoli, crimini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, thins strips of zucchini, yellow squash, olives, and snow peas sautéed in garlic olive oil, tossed with penne pasta in tangy marinara sauce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Lasagna
Vegetable Lasagna
$9.00
made with a blend of pasta, spinach, carrots, peas, parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese topped with marinara sauce and baked in the oven
Meat Lasagna
$10.00
layered with flavorful hamburger, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese topped with homemade marinara and baked in the oven
Sicilian Spaghetti
$9.00
a blend of pasta in our creamy meat sauce made with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, garlic and seasonings and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Pasta Primavera
$12.00
fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, broccoli and sundried tomatoes sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine cream sauce over penne pasta
Subs
all subs are served with baked potato wedges in chicken stock and spices
Steak Sub
tenderloin steak grilled with onion and served on an 8” italian roll with mayonnaise and melted provolone cheese
$8.00
Add Fresh Mushrooms, Peppers, Or Both$1.00
Portabella Mushroom Sub
$8.00
slices of sautéed portabella mushrooms, tomatoes, spring mix, and melted provolone cheese, served on an 8” italian roll
Turkey Or Ham And Cheese Sub
$7.00
slices of your choice of smoked ham or oven roasted turkey topped with melted provolone cheese on an 8” italian roll with romaine lettuce and tomato marinated in fresh lemon juice and olive oil
Meatball Sub
$6.00
italian meatballs served on an 8” italian roll topped with marinara sauce, parmesan and provolone cheese and baked in the oven
Eggplant Parmesan Sub
$6.00
slices of fresh eggplant fried filled in sub roll topped with marinara sauce, parmesan and provolone cheese baked in the oven
Turkey Pastrami Sub
$7.00
thin slices of pastrami topped with melted provolone cheese on an 8” italian roll with lettuce and tomato marinated in lemon juice and olive oil
From Dinner Menu
Chicken Marsala
$15.00
boneless chicken breast sautéed olive oil and sweet marsala wine with garlic, crimini mushrooms, pecorino cheese, and lime served over a bed of pasta
Chicken Piccata
$15.00
boneless chicken breast sautéed in olive oil and white wine with garlic, capers button mushrooms, pecorino cheese, lemon and lime served over a bed of pasta
Chicken Parmesan
$13.00
tender breaded chicken breast covered with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Grilled Salmon
$15.00
fresh salmon grilled served over pasta in white wine, capers, dijon mustard, fresh mushrooms, lime and fresh thymes
Ahi Tuna
$15.00
fresh ahi tuna pan seared in olive oil and pepper corn served over sautéed vegetables and grilled asparagus
Blackened Tilapia
$13.00
fresh tilapia blackened in seasoning and seared in olive oil and then finished in oven served over wild rice and sautéed vegetable andgrilled asparagus
Eggplant Parmesan
$13.00
slices of fresh eggplant baked with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Filet Mignon
$25.00
8 ounces of midwest black angus filet, grilled to perfection and served with caramelized crimini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, snow peas, grilled fingerling potato, and topped with a demi glaze
Veal Parmesan
$15.00
tender breaded medallion of veal covered with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Shrimp Piccata
$16.00
jumbo shrimps cooked in white wine, with fresh lemon juice, capers, pecorino cheese, crimini mushroom and garlic on a bed of pasta
Appetizers
Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
$8.00
large portabella mushroom cap stuffed with fontana cheese, baked in the oven and topped with chianti marinara and fresh basil
Eggplant Mousse
$8.00
roasted eggplant, garlic and spices served with homemade bread sticks. (spicy)
Homemade Fried Mozzarella
$8.00
fresh homemade mozzarella lightly breaded in italian spices and fried in olive oil topped with marinara sauce and fresh basil
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella
$10.00
slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes with basil, a touch of pesto, olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar
Crab Cake
$10.00
lump crabmeat with roasted red peppers pan-seared in olive oil and served on a bed of sautéed spinach and mushrooms
Calamari
$9.00
lightly coated with flour and spices, fried until golden and tender
Shrimp Cocktail
$9.00
five large gulf coast shrimps steamed and served with a zesty cocktail sauce
Salads And More
add any salad or soup to your entrée for $4
Caesar Salad
$6.00
fresh, crisp, romaine lettuce with homemade croutons and parmesan cheese tossed with homemade caesar dressing
House Salad
$6.00
a combination of organic spring mix with tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, olives, red onion, and feta cheese
Spinach Salad
$7.00
fresh organic baby spinach mixed with cranberries, walnuts and feta cheese in homemade raspberry vinaigrette
Chef Inspired Soup Of The Day
$5.00
Soup And Salad
$8.00
Salad - Add-ons
add your choice of grilled:
Chicken
$4.00
Salmon
$5.00
Crab Cake
$5.00
Shrimp
$5.00
Gourmet Pizza
toppings: portabella mushroom, crimini mushroom, button mushroom, fresh garlic, jalapeno, red onion, eggplant, fresh tomato, sun dried tomato, black or green olives, italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, alta cucina hamburger, roasted red pepper, spinach, feta cheese, goat cheese, homemade fresh mozzarella
Gourmet Pizza
fresh, handmade crust pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce, fresh basil, toasted garlic and low-fat mozzarella
12”$8.00
Add Your Choice Of Topping (each)$2.00
Pasta And More
Pasta Platter
$9.00
have your choice of three and create your own combination of ravioli of the day, cheese stuffed shell and, cheese manicotti served in marinara sauce
Spaghetti Marinara
steaming spaghetti cooked in marinara and topped with more marinara sauce and parmesan cheese
$8.00
Add Meatballs Or Mild Italian Sausage$3.00
Spaghetti Spinach
$10.00
spaghetti and fresh baby spinach sautéed in olive oil, fresh lemon, and spices topped with provolone cheese and baked in oven
Pesto Penne
penne pasta sautéed with fresh garlic and pesto sauce in olive oil and topped with shredded pecorino cheese
$10.00
Add Grilled Chicken Or Shrimp$5.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
fettuccini pasta tossed in a butter and garlic cream sauce with parmesan and pecorino cheese
$10.00
Add Grilled Chicken Or Shrimp$5.00
Add Sundried Tomatoes, Crimini Mushrooms Or Both$2.00
Vegetable Medley
$10.00
a combination of broccoli, crimini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, thins strips of zucchini, yellow squash, olives, and snow peas sautéed in garlic olive oil, tossed with penne pasta in tangy marinara sauce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Lasagna
Vegetable Lasagna
$10.00
made with a blend of pasta, spinach, carrots, peas, parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese topped with marinara sauce and baked in the oven
Meat Lasagna
$11.00
layered with flavorful hamburger, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese topped with homemade marinara and baked in the oven
Sicilian Spaghetti
$10.00
a blend of pasta in our creamy meat sauce made with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, garlic and seasonings and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Pasta Primavera
$12.00
fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, broccoli and sundried tomatoes sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine cream sauce served over penne pasta
Specialties
Chicken Marsala
$17.00
boneless chicken breast sautéed in olive oil and sweet marsala wine with garlic, crimini mushrooms, pecorino cheese, and lime, served over a bed of pasta
Chicken Piccata
$17.00
boneless chicken breast sautéed in olive oil and white wine with garlic, capers, button mushrooms, pecorino cheese, lemon and lime, served over a bed of pasta
Chicken Parmesan
$14.00
tender breaded chicken breast covered with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Grilled Salmon
$17.00
fresh salmon grilled and served over pasta in white wine with capers, dijon mustard, fresh mushrooms, lime and fresh thymes
Ahi Tuna
$17.00
fresh ahi tuna pan seared in olive oil and pepper corn served over sautéed vegetables and grilled asparagus
Blackened Tilapia
$14.00
fresh tilapia blackened in seasoning and seared in olive oil and then finished in oven served over wild rice and sautéed vegetable andgrilled asparagus
Eggplant Parmesan
$14.00
slices of fresh eggplant baked with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Filet Mignon
$25.00
8 ounces of midwest black angus filet, grilled to perfection and served with caramelized crimini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, snow peas, grilled fingerling potato, and topped with a demi glaze
Veal Parmesan
$17.00
tender breaded medallion of veal covered with marinara sauce, parmesan and melted provolone on a bed of pasta
Shrimp Piccata
$18.00
jumbo shrimp cooked in white wine, with fresh lemon juice, capers, pecorino cheese, crimini mushroom and garlic on a bed of pasta
Desserts
all desserts are homemade and subject to availability
Tiramisu
Chocolate Toffee Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Carrot Cake
Spumoni Ice Cream
Walnut Praline Cheesecake
Apple Spice Cake
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Lemon Tart
After Dinner Drinks
to supplement your desert
Godiva
$8.00
Tuaca
$8.00
Frangelico
$8.00
Disarono
$8.00
Grapa
$15.00
Remy Martin V.s.o.p.
$12.00
Remy Martin X.o.
$22.00
Courvoisier
$12.00
Bailey’s
$7.00
Irish Coffee
$8.00
Tia Maria
$8.00
Drambuie
$8.00
B & B
$9.00
Sambuca
$8.00
Limoncello Original
$8.00
Bar Libations
Martini Lovers
Moe’s Dirty Martini
$8.00
grey goose vodka, kalamata and spanish olive juice, shaken to perfection
Classic Dirty Martini
$8.00
bombay sapphire, olive juice, and olive garnish
Maybe She Will Martini
$8.00
grey goose vanilla vodka, black raspberry, triple sec, and sweet and sour
Appletini
$7.00
three olives vodka, sour apple pucker, and a splash of sweet and sour
Orgasmatini
$9.00
grey goose vodka, crème de cacao, and bailey’s
Swingalicious Martini
$9.00
grey goose vodka, grand mariner, raspberry, cranberry, and orange juice
Betty Boop Martini
$7.00
parrot’s bay rum, pineapple juice, and a splash of cranberry
Chocolate Ecstasy Martini
$10.00
grey goose vanilla vodka, godiva dark and white, topped with kahlua
Cosmopolitan
$8.00
three olives citrus, cranberry juice, grand mariner, and a twist of lemon
Mojito
$8.00
bacardi limon rum, fresh lime juice, served in a tall glass with fresh fruit
Champagne And Sparkling Wines
these selections will complement all of our dishes
Prosecco Martini And Rossi Italy
$7.00
Blush And White Wines
light, fruit-forward. these wines complement lighter fare and refresh spicy dishes
Beringer White Zinfandel California 2009
$6.00
Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Washington 2009
$7.00
Pennfolds Rawson’s Retreat Chardonnay Australia 2009
$6.00
Placido Pinot Grigio Italy 2010
$6.00
Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2008
$8.00
Dry White Wines
medium to full-bodied. acidic or salty dishes will bring out the fruit in these wines
Cartlidge And Browne Chardonnay North Coast 2009
$8.00
Kendall-jackson Vinter’s Reserve Chardonnay California 2008
$9.00
Red Wines
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Placido Chianti, Italy 2009
$6.00
light fruit-forward. these lighter red wines will pair well with moderately heartier dishes
Parducci Pinot Noir California Organic 2009
$9.00
light fruit-forward. these lighter red wines will pair well with moderately heartier dishes
Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia 2009
$8.00
light fruit-forward. these lighter red wines will pair well with moderately heartier dishes
Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot Australia 2009
$6.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Cabernet Australia 2009
$6.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Hahn Merlot Central Coast 2008
$9.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Hahn Cabernet Central Coast 2008
$9.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Kendall-jackson Vinter’s Reservemerlot California 2007
$10.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Kendall-jackson Vinter’s Reservecabernet California 2007
$10.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
Rosemount Shiraz Australia 2009
$7.00
medium to full-bodied. increasingly full-bodied and tanic
After Dinner Drinks
Godiva
$8.00
Tuaca
$8.00
Frangelico
$8.00
Disarono
$8.00
Grapa
$15.00
Remy Martin V.s.o.p.
$12.00
Remy Martin X.o.
$22.00
Courvoisier
$12.00
Bailey’s
$7.00
Irish Coffee
$8.00
Tia Maria
$8.00
Drambuie
$8.00
B & B
$9.00
Sambuca
$8.00
Limoncello Original
$8.00
Bottled Beer - Domestic
Bud Light
$3.00
Michelob Light
$3.00
Coors Light
$3.00
Miller Lite
$3.00
Michelob Ultra
$3.00
Budweiser
$3.00
Bottled Beer - Imports
Peroni
$4.00
Heineken
$4.00
Corona
$4.00
Sam Adams Lager
$4.00
Fat Tire
$4.00
Hoptober Fest
Seasonal Price
Skinny Dip
Seasonal Price
Blue Paddle
Seasonal Price
Bottled Beer - Premium
Chimay Red Ale
$8.00
Delirium Tremens
$8.00
Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale
$8.00
Microbrewery
Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
Small$7.00
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Large$14.00
Stone Ipa India Pale Ale
Small$7.00
Stone Sublimely Self-righteous
Large$14.00
Stone Ruination Ipa Indian Pale Ale
Large$14.00
Ass Kisser Porter Pounder Smoked Porter
Large$14.00
Ass Kisser Double Ipa Indian Pale Ale
Large$14.00
Dogzilla Black Ipa India Pale Ale
Large$14.00
Alphadog Imperial Ipa India Pale Ale
Large$14.00
Wine List
Champagne And Sparkling Wines
these selections will compliment all of our dishes
Korbel Brut
Glass$7.00
Cavit Lunetta Prosecco, Italy
Glass$7.00
Bottle$25.00
Laurent Perrier, France
Bottle$50.00
Blush And White Wines
light, fruit forword. these wines complement lighter fare and refresh spicy dishes
Beriger White Zinfandel, California
Glass$6.00
Bottle$22.00
Chateau Ste Michel Resiling, Washington
Glass$7.00
Bottle$26.00
Plaido Pinot Grigo, Italy
Glass$6.00
Bottle$24.00
Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc, California
Glass$7.00
Earth Pinot Gris, Oregon
Bottle$33.00
Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Chardonnay, Australia
Bottle$22.00
Dry White Wines
medium to full boiled. acidic or salty dishes will bring out the fruit in these wines
Kendall Jackson Winter's Reserve Chardonnay, Californi
Glass$9.00
Bottle$34.00
Pinfolds Rawson's Retreat Chardonnay, Australia
Glass$6.00
Bridesmaid White Wine, California
Bottle$58.00
Girard Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Bottle$39.00
Girard Chardonnay Russian River
Bottle$39.00
Kendell Jackson Winters Reserve Chardonnay, California
Bottle$34.00
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay, California
Bottle$59.00
Neyers Chardonnay, California
Bottle$40.00
Saintsbury Brown Ranch Chardonnay, California
Bottle$55.00
Red Wines
Banfi Classico Chianti, Italy
light fruit-forward
Bottle$48.00
Placido Chianti, Italy
light fruit-forward
Glass$6.00
Bottle$24.00
Parduccie Pinot Noir, California
light fruit-forward
Glass$9.00
Pinfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot, Australia
light fruit-forward
Glass$8.00
Penfold's Rawso's Retreat Merlot, Australia
medium to full-bodied
Glass$6.00
Kendall Jackson Winter's Reserve Merlot, California
medium to full-bodied
Glass$9.00
Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon, California
medium to full-bodied
Glass$6.00
Kendell Jackson Winter's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California
medium to full-bodied
Glass$9.00
Rosemount Shiraz, Australia
medium to full-bodied
Glass$7.00
Monteoliveto Barolo, Italy 2000
medium to full-bodied
Bottle$69.00
Marques De Riscal Rijoa, Spain 2002
medium to full-bodied
Bottle$37.00
Red Wines - Pinot Noir
Bourgogne Pinto Noir, France
Bottle$48.00
Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir, California 2005
Bottle$42.00
Earth Pinot Noir, Oregon
Bottle$40.00
Red Wines - Merlot
medium to full-bodied
Buena Vista Reserve Merlot, California
Bottle$42.00
Kendall Jackson Winters Reserve Merlot, California
Bottle$35.00
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot, Australia
Bottle$29.00
Red Wines - Cabernet Sauvignon
medium to full-bodied
Beranger Knightsvalley Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$46.00
Bridesmaid Red Wine, California
Bottle$75.00
Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$70.00
Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$95.00
Geyser Peak Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$79.00
Hook And Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$48.00
Kendell Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Country
Bottle$75.00
Kendall Jackson Winters Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$35.00
Kunde Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Bottle$90.00
Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon, California
We would like to welcome you to Alta Cucina, Johnson City's very own local Italian Restaurant. Come enjoy the homemade high quality cuisine of, seafood, veal, steak, chicken and pasta dishes uniquely inspired by our chef, Moe. Alta Cucina established its cozy and very elegant home here in Johnson City in October of 1996. We also accommodate larger parties with our two dining rooms and seasonally convenient patio, all providing an exquisite dining experience in a romantic atmosphere.
Our friendly staff is the face of our restaurant and is here to ensure that you as our guest have an enjoyable and lively experience while dining at Alta Cucina. Our servers will help you better understand the Alta Cucina concept of simple, fresh and delectable Italian food. They also gladly help our guests understand the menu and wine selections by offering suggestions based upon guests preferences and present daily specials.
So come see for yourself what we are all about, or take it from our very satisfied guests!