The famous "buttery" mozzarella over a bed of spring salad with olive oil and balsamic glaze
Burrata Salad #2
$17.00
Gastronome's option magnificent jumbo burrata "di bufala", flown in from Italy, made with 100% buffalo milk
Burrata & Prosciutto Salad*
Two Italian specialties together. They were definitely made for each other!
$13.00
With Burrata di Bufala$21.00
Fried Burrata Salad
Burrata cheese Breaded and fried, served with our special tomato sauce
$14.00
With Burrata di Bufala$22.00
Amarone Salad*
$16.00
Sauté chicken, bacon, cream of Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheeses on a bed of greens
Foie Gras
$23.00
The world-renowned French duck liver pâté served with toasts and a delicious fig preserve
Caesar Salad
$9.00
It is today the quintessential American salad, but, since it was created by an Italian Immigrant, Cesare Cardini, in San Diego in 1924, we decided to include it in our Italian menu
Spring Salad
$8.00
A refreshing combination of spring greens, cherry tomatoes, walnuts and our sesame and oil dressing
Bresaola
$18.00
Thin sliced bresaola (pure beef prosciutto) from the Valtellina Valley in the Italian Alps, served with an olive oil and lemon dressing, black pepper and rucola. A must try!
Pasta e Fagioli
$8.00
Traditional creamy bean soup, served Tuscan-stile with pasta, raw olive oil and pepper
Zuppa di Fagioli con Polpette e Bacon
$13.00
A creamy Italian style bean soup with our famous pure beef meatballs and crispy bacon. (Upon request, we can substitute the bacon with turkey bacon that contains no pork)
Polpo alla Griglia con Patate
$18.00
Tender grilled octopus with olive oil and garlic. Served with sauté potatoes
Calamari alla Griglia
$14.00
Grilled calamari with only olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper and parley, as we enjoy them in Italy. Simple, but perfect! Served with garlic toasts
Focaccina al Rosmarino
$7.00
Freshly baked focaccia bread with rosemary, olive oil and marine salt
Focaccina Mari e Monti
$18.00
A nice combination of clams, garlic, sauté mushrooms and mozzarella. Light and flavorful
Focaccina all'Aglio
$8.00
Our freshly baked focaccia bread with garlic & cheese
Focaccina con Fichi e Gorgonzola
$9.00
Great pairing of gorgonzola cheese and fig preserve on our freshly baked focaccina
Meatballs Pomodoro e Basilico
$8.00
Soft and flavorful meatballs in our juicy tomato and basil sauce
Meatballs con Crema di Funghi Porcini
$9.00
Our renowned meatballs in a creamy porcini sauce
Fritto Misto di Mare
$19.00
Almost a full pound of fried mixed seafood, served with pomodoro sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$14.00
A traditional Sicilian dish, marvelous eggplants au gratin, with our tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Arancini di Riso
$12.00
These rice balls, filled with our unique Sicilian ragù and mozzarella, are certainly the most famous Sicilian appetizer. Historians claim that Frederick II, King of Sicily from 1198 AD, then King of Germany, King of Italy and finally Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 AD, was so fond of this dish, that Arab Merchants were selling rice from Far East Asia in Sicily, specially to make arancini for the king and his court
Pasta
Our suggestion for each dish is noted, but you can choose from tagliatelle, spaghetti, rigatoni or gnocchi. Extras: Chicken $5, Meatballs $6, Shrimp $8, Bacon $3
Alfredo (Tagliatelle)
$15.00
The world-renowned pasta with a luscious Parmesan and cream sauce
Amatriciana (Rigatoni)*
$17.00
The famous sauce, with tomato, onion, pancetta and red pepper, believed to have been created in Rome by a restaurateur from the small town of Amatrice in the Abruzzo region
Arrabbiata (Rigatoni)
$13.00
Our sauce with tomato, garlic and red pepper sauce. Arrabbiata means "angry" in Italian. Hot and spicy!
Bolognese (Tagliatelle or Gnocchi)
$15.00
The world-famous meat sauce. You can't find a better meat sauce anywhere in the world outside of the city of Bologna!
Veganese (Tagliatelle)
$17.00
A marvelous totally vegan Bolognese sauce. It could be served "lacto-vegetarian" with addition of cream and Parmesan Cheese upon request
Carbonara (Spaghetti)*
$16.00
Our most famous pasta dish, prepared with eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and a touch of cream for smoothness
Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti)
$17.00
The antique Roman recipe, which has suddenly become very popular worldwide. "Cacio" is archaic Italian for cheese, thus, as its name says, this recipe is basically "cheese and pepper", but the secret way we prepare it makes it really outstanding. A must try!
"No-Pork" Carbonara
$18.00
Our fantastic Carbonara sauce, prepared with eggs, turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese and a touch of cream for smoothness
Della Casa (Rigatoni)
$17.00
Our great creation a blend of porcini mushrooms and meat sauce with a touch of cream and Parmesan cheese
Della Nonna di Nino
The traditional Sicilian "eggplant and tomato" pasta sauce. Grandma's favorite dish. Very tasty also without Parmesan cheese
vegan
$17.00
Not Vegetarian, Mildly Spicy with Pancetta$19.00
Doppio Tartufo (Tagliatelle)
$16.00
A creamy black truffle and white truffle oil. A truffle lover's dream
Frutti di Mare (Spaghetti)
$24.00
A perfect combination of shrimp, calamari and mussels. Delicious!
Funghi Porcini (Tagliatelle)
$16.00
100% real porcini mushrooms, olive oil and cream
Gamberi (Spaghetti)
$21.00
Our unique tomato-based shrimp and garlic sauce. You can really taste the flavor of the Italian Riviera!
Gamberi Aglio e Olio (Rigatoni)
$21.00
A delicious Olive Oil-based shrimp and garlic sauce
Vongole (Spaghetti)
$23.00
Our fantastic sauce with clams in their shell, olive oil, garlic, white wine and a light touch of tomato. One the best pasta sauce ever created. The second most famous food invented in Naples. The first is, of course, the pizza
Meatballs (Spaghetti)
$17.00
You won't find such a dish in any restaurant menu in Italy! However, our amazing tomato sauce and our fantastic Polpette (meatballs) would make the Godfather come back to life!
Aragosta (Tagliatelle)
$29.00
An amazing pasta dish with lobster sauce that will leave you speechless!
Pesto
$15.00
The delicious green sauce from Genoa, prepared with fresh basil, olive oil, Cheeses and nuts. You will taste the flavor of the Italian Riviera
Quattro Formaggi (Rigatoni or Gnocchi)
$16.00
Our creamy blend of cheeses. Rich and flavorful
Pomodoro e Basilico (Spaghetti)
$12.00
Our own delicious version of the traditional Italian tomato and basil sauce
Ravioli di Funghi Selvaggi
$19.00
Ravioli filled with a blend of wild mushrooms and prepared with a creamy truffle-oil sauce
Salmone Affumicato (Tagliatelle)
$17.00
Fettuccine with smoked salmon in a shallot cream sauce
Ravioli di Noci e Ricotta al Burro e Salvia
$19.00
Ravioli with a wonderful walnuts and ricotta filling, served with the traditional Italian sauce of melted butter, fresh sage leaves and Parmesan cheese
Ravioli di Pere e Gorgonzola alla Panna
$19.00
Fantastic Ravioli filled with pears and a sweet Gorgonzola cheese, served with the classical Alfredo sauce
Chia Gnocchi Integrali ai Quattro Formaggi
$19.00
Our unique great tasting Gnocchi made with whole wheat and healthy chia seeds, served with our famous 4-cheese sauce
Tortellini di Carne alla Panna*
$16.00
Meat-filled Italian style fresh pasta with a tasty Alfredo sauce
Tagliatelle alle Lamelle di Tartufo
$23.00
Wonderful truffle shavings and fresh butter. Nothing else should be added to this real delicacy. This is how it's eaten in Italy!
Vodka (Rigatoni)
Tomato sauce, cream, onion and vodka
Vegetarian$14.00
Pancetta Lover*$16.00
Risotti
Risotto Agli Asparagi
$17.00
A marvelous vegetarian risotto, prepared with fresh asparagus, considered the "king of vegetables". If you like it vegan, simply ask for not "mantecato" (not finalized with butter and Parmesan cheese)
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
$17.00
Prepared with arborio rice, porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. Our most famous risotto!
Risotto alle Capesante
$27.00
Our fantastic risotto with jumbo scallops. We guarantee that you will never find it so good anywhere else, not even in Italy!
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
$24.00
With a perfect combination of shrimp, calamari and mussels, you will feel that you just woke up in beautiful resort in the Italian Adriatic Sea. Yes, our risotto can do magic!
Meats
Choice of Sides broccoli, asparagus, mixed salad, or mashed potato
Ossobuco di Vitello con Risotto alla Milanese
$35.00
Indulge yourself with this famous veal ossobuco, prepared the way it's done in Milan (which is the best way!) Accompanied by risotto alla Milanese, a very tasty saffron risotto
Costata di Manzo al Pepe
$33.00
Tender and juicy Angus Ribeye Pepper Steak flamed with Cognac in a creamy sauce. Two Sides
Cordon Beige*
$23.00
Our great version of the classical "Cordon Bleu". Breaded chicken breast filets with Swiss cheese and ham, covered with our fantastic creamy porcini mushrooms sauce. Served with French fries
Cotoletta alla Milanese con Cubetti di Pomodoro Fresco
A modern version of the traditional breaded chicken cutlet, as it is now served in Milan, covered with cubes of fresh tomato. One Side
Chicken$17.00
Veal$23.00
Piccata alla Lombarda
As it is served in Lombardy, the region of Milan, with a butter, lemon and parsley sauce. Accompanied by one side dish
Chicken$20.00
Veal$26.00
Scaloppine ai Funghi Porcini
Thin sliced chicken scaloppini with a porcini and cream sauce, accompanied by one side dish
Chicken$20.00
Veal$26.00
Scaloppine al Marsala
Thin sliced scaloppine with our own great Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. A classic Italian-American dish but we prepare it so much better than those wise guys from New York fuggedaboutit! Accompanied by one side dish (we suggest our fantastic mashed potatoes)
Chicken$21.00
Veal$27.00
Parmigiana
Tender breaded, chicken or veal, lightly fried, covered with our pomodoro sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. One side
Chicken$20.00
Veal$26.00
Scaloppine al Vino Bianco e Prosciutto*
Thin sliced scaloppine in a butter-Italian white wine sauce, saltate with Italian prosciutto and fresh sage leaves. One Side
Chicken$21.00
Veal$27.00
Spezzatino d'Agnello
$26.00
A flavorful lamb stew with a perfume of fresh rosemary and a touch of garlic. Served with one side
Fish & Seafood
Choice of sides: broccoli, asparagus, mixed salad, or mashed potato (except pasta and risotto dishes, which may have the extra additions as listed in the "pasta" section of this menu)
Flounder Meunière
$21.00
A Filet of flounder with a butter and lemon sauce. One side
Flounder Livornese
$21.00
Light and flavorful with olives, capers and tomato sauce. One Side
Pesce Specchio alla Griglia
$25.00
Grilled Filet of Orange roughy, prepared the way fish is served in Italy, just virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, with potatoes and broccoli sautés. The ultimate Mediterranean diet!
Salmone alla Griglia
$22.00
A filet of salmon prepared with an anise flavored cream sauce and grilled to perfection. Served with one side
Gamberoni alla Crema di Anice
$29.00
Sauté jumbo shrimp in an anise flavored cream sauce, served with two sides
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare
$24.00
A perfect combination of shrimp, calamari and mussels. Delicious!
Risotto alle Capesante
$27.00
Our fantastic risotto with jumbo scallops. We guarantee that you will never find it so good anywhere else, not even in Italy!
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
$24.00
With a perfect combination of shrimp, calamari and mussels, you will feel that you just woke up in beautiful resort in the Italian Adriatic Sea. Yes, our risotto can do magic!
Spaghetti ai Gamberi
$21.00
Our unique tomato-based shrimp and garlic sauce. You can really taste the flavor of the Italian Riviera!
Rigatoni ai Gamberi Aglio e Olio
$21.00
A delicious Olive Oil-based shrimp and garlic sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole
$23.00
Our fantastic sauce with clams in their shell, olive oil, garlic, white wine and a light touch of tomato. One the best pasta sauce ever created. The second most famous food invented in Naples. The first is, of course, the pizza
Zuppa di Pesce
$32.00
A wonderful seafood stew, typical of the coastal regions of Italy. Shrimp, Calamari, Flounder, Potatoes, Mussels and Octopus, all cooked together with our special spices. Served with home-baked garlic toasts
Tagliatelle all'Aragosta
$29.00
An amazing pasta dish with a lobster sauce that will leave you speechless!
Pizza (Red)
Extras: bacon, truffle, mushroom, ham, chorizo, pepperoni, arugula, cheese $2 each. Burrata, Prosciutto cotto and crudo $3 each
Cheese
$12.00
Our flavorful tomato sauce with mozzarella
Margherita
$12.00
Our flavorful tomato sauce and fresh basil, topped with mozzarella
Margherita Fresca
$15.00
Fresh mozzarella ciliegine, raw basil and our flavorful tomato sauce