risotto rice ball filled with ground meat, peas and plum tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella and fresh ricotta cheese
$16.00
4 miniatures versions$11.00
Big Bowl o Steamed P.E.I Mussels**
$15.00
sautéed in your choice of sauce; red white or creamy sambuca
Baked Clams Oreganata
one dozen fresh whole little neck slams topped with an oreganata bread crumb stuffing in a lemon white wine butter sauce
1/2 Dozen$9.00
Dozen$17.00
Calamari
Spicy Arrabiata sauce or with sauces on the side; Sweet Chili; Gorgonzola with chopped broccoli rabe; Buffalo Style with chopped avocado
For You$12.00
For The Table$28.00
Choose any 3 tastings for$15.00
Grandma's Meatballs
$9.00
meatballs served with garlic crostini and a dollop of ricotta
Meat & Cheese Board
$16.00
selection of cured meats, cheeses, eggplant caponata & truffle honey
Lobster Mac n' Cheese
$14.00
shell pasta and fresh lobster in a white truffle cream sauce topped with toasted bread crumbs and parmesan cheese
Sizzling Sausage & Peppers (For Two)
$14.00
Sliced hot & sweet sausage with bell peppers, onions & marinara served with fresh Italian bread
Additional Person
$5.00
Sesame Tuna* (served rare)
$17.00
sushi grade pan seared yellowfin tuna encrusted in sesame seeds served with mixed greens
Tuna Tartare* (served rare)
$17.00
chopped sushi grade yellow fin tuna with chipotle capers, mango, jicama and avocado mousse
Salads
Add: Chicken $5, Shrimp $7, Steak $9
Classic Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with croutons & parmigiano reggiano shavings
For You$9.00
For The Table$17.00
Organic Blues Berry Salad**
fresh organic mixed field greens, diced granny smith apple, fresh blueberries, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts & red onions in a balsamic vinaigrette
For You$10.00
For The Table$18.00
The Wedge**
avocado, red onion, bacon, tomatoes & bleu cheese crumbles in a buttermilk ranch dressing
For You$8.00
For The Table$15.00
Gorgonzola Salad**
with fresh organic mixed field greens, topped with gorgonzola, fresh ripe sliced mangos, walnuts, plum tomatoes and onions in a balsamic vinaigrette
For You$10.00
For The Table$18.00
Bandito
cubed avocado, fresh mozzarella, arugula, grape tomatoes, red onion in white balsamic vinaigrette
For The Table$10.00
Lettuce Wrap
iceberg lettuce filled with avocado, mozzarella, cheddar, red onions, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens and peach mango salsa
For The Table$7.00
Add Grilled Chicken
$2.00
Add Grilled Shrimp
$3.00
Add Grilled Steak
$4.00
Ciao Florets Salad
broccoli florets with chopped organic greens, roasted peppers, raisins, pine nuts and candied walnuts in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette
For You$10.00
For The Table$18.00
Mozzarella Bar
Choose any 2 For $19
Caprese
$11.00
fresh mozzarella tower with heirloom tomatoes, fresh pesto and EVOO
Stuffed Mozzarella
$11.00
with sundried tomatoes, spinach & prosciutto with a balsamic drizzle
Smoked
$11.00
fresh smoked mozzarella with vine ripe tomatoes & a balsamic reduction
Burrata
$11.00
with a pesto aioli and prosciutto de parma
For You
Grandma's Eggplant Lasagna
$18.00
thinly sliced eggplant layered with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and a dollop of ricotta
Chicken GIO Tower
$21.00
chicken cutlets topped with eggplant caponata, roasted red peppers & fresh mozzarella all topped off with a tomato gruyere sauce, served with sundried tomato risotto
Mini Pork Ossobucco
$19.00
three fork tender braised pork shanks served with gorgonzola, burnt brussels sprouts and garlic roasted potato
Herb Crusted Salmon
$24.00
in a lemon tarragon beurre blanc served with mashed potato asparagus
Chilean Sea Bass**
$33.00
14 oz. chilean seabass topped with a roasted pignoli nut oreganata crust served over julienned vegetables and a balsamic reduction
Veal Chop Valdostana
$44.00
16 oz veal chop stuffed with creamed spinach, prosciutto and sage topped off with fresh mozzarella and cremini mushrooms in a marsala demi glaze
For The Table
Seafood Oreganata
little neck clams, PEI mussels, shrimp, calamari tossed in an oreganata sauce served over linguini topped off with crispy fried spinach
For you$26.00
For the table$45.00
Braised Short Rib* **
slow braised short rib over creamy mushroom risotto topped off with eggplant caponata
For you$24.00
For the table$39.00
Marinated Skirt Steak* **
grilled to perfection, served over garlic mashed potatoes, with mixed vegetables and crispy onions
For you (14oz.)$28.00
For the table (28oz.)$49.00
Chicken Scarpariello**
pan-seared chunks of tender chicken, potato wedges, mushrooms, hot & sweet peppers and hot & sweet sausage in a white wine savory herb sauce
For you$21.00
For the table$36.00
Chicken
served with macaroni, mashed potatoes or vegetable. Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala
For you$18.00
For the table$32.00
Veal
served with macaroni, mashed potatoes or vegetable. Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala
For you$24.00
For the table$38.00
Shrimp
served with macaroni, mashed potatoes or vegetable. Parmigiana, Francese, Oreganata
For you$24.00
For the table$38.00
Macaroni
All Gluten Free Macaroni is $3 extra
Lobster Tortellini
five cheese tortellini in a truffle cream sauce with caramelized onions, toasted mushrooms & spinach, topped with fresh lobster meat
For You$24.00
For The Table$38.00
Homemade Stuffed Rigatoni
fresh rigatoni stuffed with ricotta topped with mozzarella & smothered in a plum tomato basil sauce
For You$17.00
For The Table$28.00
Short Rib Beef Ragu
shell shaped macaroni tossed with slow roasted san marzano tomato sauce, braised beef and topped off with shredded parmesan and ricotta cheese
For You$19.00
For The Table$38.00
Gemelli Con Salsiccia
crumbled sweet italian sausage, mushrooms & steamed broccoli rabe tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce served over twirled macaroni with a dollop of ricotta
For You$19.00
For The Table$38.00
Nonna's Old World Meat Platter
veal, beef & pork meatballs, hot & sweet sausage cooked with San Marzano tomatoes, lamb & pork shoulder served over rigatoni-The Real Deal!
For You$25.00
For The Table$40.00
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
homemade potato gnocchi served with grilled chicken and chopped grilled pears in a creamy gorgonzola sauce
For You$19.00
For The Table$35.00
Bolognese
ground beef, carrots, red onions & celery in our sunday sauce served over our fresh macaroni of the day & a touch of cream
For You$19.00
For The Table$38.00
Penne
choice of ala vodka, alfredo, or in pesto garlic & oil
For You$16.00
For The Table$29.00
Skinny Ciao
Grilled Chicken Milanese**
$18.00
served over mixed field greens topped off with tomatoes & onions with balsamic drizzle
Chicken Frescado**
$18.00
grilled chicken breast with avocado relish with peppers, onions, pineapples and cucumber served over sautéed spinach & escarole
Chicken Paillard**
$17.00
pan seared flattened chicken breast with sauteed escarole fresh lemon & EVOO
Blackened Tuna Steak**
$24.00
(served rare) sushi grade, pan seared, yellowfin tuna served over chilled sautéed spinach with a roasted pepper aioli drizzle
Gluten Free Penne Molinaro**
$19.00
roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, cannellini beans tossed with reduced fat parmesan cheese in a light EVOO over gluten free penne
Add chicken
$5.00
Spaghetti Squash**
$18.00
with roasted peppers, sautéed kale and black olives tossed with reduced fat parmigiano and light EVOO
Sides
Mixed Vegetables
$7.00
Creamy Risotto
$11.00
Mashed Potatoes
$7.00
Italian Fries
$7.00
Broccoli Rabe
$9.00
garlic & oil
Asparagus
$9.00
garlic & oil
Roasted Cauliflower
$9.00
with hot & sweet sausage
Burnt Brussel Sprouts
$9.00
Escarole & Beans
$9.00
Spinach
$8.00
From the Brick Oven
Create Your Own Pizza - 1/2 Topping $1.5, 1 Topping $3, 2 Toppings $4.5, 3 Toppings $6. Suggested Add Ons: Sausage, Meatball, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Mushroom, Onion, Black Olive, Anchovy, Extra cheese, Broccoli, Spinach. All specialty Pies available as 1/2 pie toppings Gluten Free Pizza Available For $6 Extra (Margarita Only)
12" Brick Oven Pizza
Bianco
$12.00
with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana & EVOO
Grilled Chicken Vodka
$14.00
tender chunks of chicken, fresh mozzarella & homemade vodka sauce
Roasted Veggie
$14.00
roasted eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, and spinach topped off with ripe cherry tomatoes, mozzarella finished with balsamic drizzle
Margherita
$11.00
baked with fresh mozzarella, basil, topped with crushed San Marzano tomatoes
Aunt Anne's Smashed Meatballs
$14.00
fresh mozzarella, Sunday sauce & grated romano cheese
Melanzane
$12.00
freshly battered eggplant with ricotta and fresh mozzarella fresh plum tomato
fresh mozzarella, arugula, diced tomatoes, red onions with a balsamic drizzle
The Baked Clam
$17.00
chopped little neck clams in an oreganata sauce, topped off with toasted bread crumbs
Buffalo Chicken
$14.00
combination of spicy chicken pieces, hot sauce, blue cheese creamy mixture & mozzarella on a round crust
RC's Harvest Pizza
$12.00
prosciutto, apples, candied walnuts & gorgonzola cheese with a balsamic reduction
Man vs. Food Carnivore Pizza
$16.00
crumbled sweet sausage, mashed ciao meatball, marinated pulled short rib, fresh mozzarella finished with a dollop of ricotta in a San Marzano tomato sauce. Served with a sesame seed crust
From The Grill
Sandwiches
Served with French Fries. All burgers are a 1/2lb. 100% certified angus beef
1 lb. hamburger, over easy egg, bacon, cheese, cole slaw & avocado served on a Tuscan hero
Avocado Grilled Chicken BLT
$12.00
chicken paillard, avocado spread, bacon lettuce & tomato served on a grilled panini or whole wheat wrap
Steak Sinatra
$14.00
grilled skirt steak, sliced then sauteed with artichoke hearts, garlic and gorgonzola cheese over mescaline greens with a horseradish mayonnaise served on a grilled panini or whole wheat wrap
Cio Wings
Brick Oven Roasted & Grilled -Never Fried
Original marinade served with caramelized onions & garlic or tossed in your choice of sauce: Garlic Parmesan, Maple Sriracha, Italian Stallion. All wings served with homemade mountain blue cheese
Sm$10.00
Lg$18.00
**A Gluten-Free version of this dish is available-upon re-quest. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, shellfish or fresh shell's eggs may increase your risk of food bourne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions
Price Fix Lunch
For $11.95
Appetizers
choose 1
House Salad
mixed field greens with cucumbers, red onions, and plum tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with fresh croutons and parmigiano reggiano shavings
Choice of Soup
Italian Wedding or Pasta e Fagioli
Calamari Arrabiata
semolina crusted fried calamari, your choice of pan sauteed with garlic, hot Italian cherry peppers or with sauces on the side add $1
Fried Mozzarella
francesconi mozzarella breaded and fried, served with our own San marzano plum/tomato
Entree
Choose 1
Grilled Salmon Bruschetta
served over your choice of mashed potato or vegetables & topped off with tomato and onion Bruschetta
Chicken Scarpariello
Pan seared chunks of tender chicken, potato wedges, hot and sweet peppers, hot and sweet sausage, and mushrooms in a white wine savory herb sauce
Chicken My Way
chicken Breast served any style (France, Parmigiano, or Marsala)
Macaroni My Way
Macaroni served with any of our house special meats (meatballs, sausage, vodka sauce)
Eggplant Rollatini
egg battered thinly sliced eggplant with ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh herb filling, topped with plum tomato sauce, served over macaroni
Veal Marsala
tender milk fed veal scallopini pan sauteed and accompanied by mushrooms and a Marsala wine brown sauce add $4
Skirt Steak
marinated 8 oz skirt steak, grilled to perfection. Served over garlic mashed potatoes and topped with crispy onions add $5
Dessert
Add $2
Homemade Cake
Fruit Plate
Ice Cream Sundae
Dessert
The Volcano
$20.00
Our famous dessert - Fourteen scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream in a milk chocolate shell (the size of a coffee can!) with Oreo crumbs and chocolate sauce, topped with fresh whipped cream, walnuts and strawberries, all overflowing on to a platter!
Ciao Baby Ice Cream Flight
$12.00
Your choice of four of our ever changing ice cream selections
Homemade Icebox Cake
$8.00
Homemade chocolate pudding layered between graham crackers served with whipped cream