Join us November 10, 2011. THE BUBBLE HOP. Celebrating the Food Paring Virtues of Bubbles, with La Grotta'a finests offerings.
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Lunch
Dinner
Wine
Lunch
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Carpaccio di Manzo*
$10.95
Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil
Calamari Fritti
$10.95
Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon
Antipasto Del Giorno
$10.95
A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily
Spiedino di Mozzarella
$10.95
An oven baked skewer of bread, fresh mozzarella and tomato finished with a caper, anchovy butter sauce
Peperoni in Bagna Caôda
$10.95
Roasted bell peppers double cooked in a sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di Calamari
$10.95
Marinated calamari in an olive oil, capers and lemon
Zuppa Del Giorno
Homemade soup of the Day
Priced Daily
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata di Spinaci
$8.50
Baby spinach with mushrooms and pancetta in a homemade balsamic dressing
Insalata Mista
$8.50
Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing
Insalata alla Cesare con Pollo o Trota Affumicata
$12.95
The classic Caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken or smoked trout
Insalata Del Cuoco
$9.95
Organic baby greens tossed in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
Insalata Caprese
$9.95
Fresh homemade mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil
Insalata alla Cesare
$9.50
The classic Cesare salad
Primi (Pastas)
Orecchiette alla Barese
$10.50
Pasta with ricotta cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce
Lasagna al Forno
$10.50
Homemade baked pasta, meat and béchamel sauces
Linguine alla Scogliera
$13.50
Linguine with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops in a light spicy tomato sauce
Ravioli di Pollo con Panna
$11.50
Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce
Gnocchi al Ragu
$10.50
Homemade potato dumpling pasta with a Bolognese style meat sauce
Fettuccine al Filetto di Pomodoro
$10.50
Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil
Fettuccine Primavera
$11.50
Homemade fettuccine with mixed fresh vegetables in cream sauce
Secondi di Carne (Meats)
Lombatine di Maiale alla Pizzaiola
$13.50
Medallions of pork loin with capers, garlic, oregano, chardonnay in a spicy tomato sauce
Petto di Pollo alla Potentina
$11.95
Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce
Salsiccia in Umido
$12.95
Braised Italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta
Vitello al Marsala
$14.95
Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a Marsala wine sauce
Fracosta alla Mostarda*
$17.95
7 oz. Pan roasted New York strip in rosemary mustard cream sauce
Secondi di Pesce (Fish)
Sogliola Aurora
$16.95
Sautéed filet of Sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce
Calamari Affogati
$14.95
Braised squid with tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano served over soft polenta
Salmone al Pepe Rosa*
$15.95
Sautéed filet of Atlantic salmon with pink peppercorns in a dark balsamic vinegar reduction sauce
La Grotta Offers
A Taste Of Italy
Available for your entire party only, please
Italian Lunch Special
Three Course Meal
$26.00
Example: Pasta, Entree and Dessert
Four Course Meal
$32.00
Example: Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
Five Course Meal
$36.00
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Entrée, and Dessert
*These food items may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Carpaccio di Manzo*
$12.95
Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil
Calamari Fritti
$12.95
Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon
Antipasto Del Giorno
$12.95
A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily
Rane con Polenta
$12.95
Sautéed frog legs with a chardonnay sauce with spring onions over polenta
Peperoni in Bagna Caôda
$12.95
Roasted bell peppers in a double cooked sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil
Lumache alla Piemontese
$14.95
Baked snails with parsley, garlic and butter on top of a mushroom cap
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Mista
$8.50
Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing
Insalata alla Cesare
$9.50
The classic Caesar salad
Insalata di Campagna
$10.95
Julienne of radicchio and fennel, tossed in a white balsamic dressing and topped with prosciutto and shaved parmesan
Insalata alla Cesare con Tre Opzioni
$13.95
The classic Caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken, smoked trout or grilled shrimp
Insalata del Cuoco
$10.95
Organic baby greens in a white balsamic dressing finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
Torretta
$12.95
Tower of homemade mozzarella, roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant with oregano, fresh basil and touch of extra virgin olive oil
Zuppa Del Giorno
Homemade soup of the Day
Priced Daily
Primi (Pasta)
Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro
$17.95
Homemade potato dumpling pasta in tomato filet, garlic and olive oil sauce
Agnolotti alla Panna
$17.95
Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a light cream sauce
Linguine alla Scogliera
$20.95
Linguine with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops and one jumbo shrimp in a light spicy tomato sauce
Cannelloni Gratinati
$17.95
Homemade pasta filled with beef, veal, vegetables, mozzarella in béchamel and tomato sauces
Fettuccine alla Papalina
$18.95
Homemade fettuccine with prosciutto, shallots and fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce
Side Order
Asparagi Parmigiana
$12.95
Fresh asparagus oven baked with butter and Parmesan cheese
Spinaci Saltati all' Aglio
$8.00
Sautéed fresh spinach in olive oil and garlic
Secondi di Pesce (Fish)
can be served over soft polenta or linguine
Sogliola Aurora
$25.95
Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, mushrooms and fresh basil in a white wine sauce
Salmone Adriatico*
$25.95
Sautéed filet of Atlantic salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato finished in a beurre blanc sauce
Gamberoni e Cape Sante Con Polenta Fra Diavolo
$27.95
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with crushed red pepper, saffron in a tomato cognac sauce
Secondi di Carne (Meats)
All steaks can be prepared Rare, Medium Rare or Medium only
Quaglie Ripiene
$28.95
Two roasted boneless quails stuffed with Italian sausage and fresh sage in natural pan juices
Petto di Pollo Potentina
$19.95
Sautéed breast of chicken with mixed bell peppers, onions, capers and oregano in a light tomato sauce
Vitello Buon Gustaio
$26.95
Sautéed veal scaloppini with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a light brown sauce with a touch of cream
Filetto Al Pepe Verde*
$32.95
Sautéed filet mignon finished in a green peppercorn and cognac cream sauce
Fracosta alla Mostarda*
$32.95
Pan roasted New York strip in a fresh rosemary mustard cream sauce
Bistecca di Bufalo*
$35.95
Sautéed buffalo ribeye with gorgonzola and pistachio sauce
La Grotta Offers
A Taste of Italy (Available for your entire party only, please)
Four Course Meal
$50.00
Example: Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
Five Course Meal
$58.00
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
Six Course Meal
$65.00
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
Seven Course Meal
$75.00
Example: Cold Appetizer, Hot Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
*These food items may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition
La Grotta Wines By the Glass
Champagne
Prosecco Superiore
Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert
Glass$11.00
Bottle$38.00
Kir Royale
Fit for a King! Champagne and Crème de Cassis and a lemon twist
Glass$12.00
White
Pinot Grigio Kaltern 2014
This Pinot Grigio from North East Italy, is a fantastic wine, very refreshing flavor and great balance of acidity
Glass$8.50
Bottle$32.00
Sauvignon Blanc di Leonardo 2014
A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, and apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish
Glass$8.50
Bottle$32.00
Verdicchio Dei Castelli di Jesi, Santa Barbara 2014
100% Verdicchio from the oldest producer of Verdicchio in Italy. Aromas of Hawthorne, citrus and almond flowers. The taste is bright and crisp with rich citrus notes and a dry fruity finish
Glass$8.50
Bottle$32.00
Gavi Masera 2015
Ripe nectarine fruit of this cortese melds with impressive acidity, which gives the flavors a mineral inflection and a lasting lime pith taste. The middle is soft and round, the finish mouthwatering
Glass$8.50
Bottle$32.00
Chardonnay Shannon Ridge, California 2014
Mildly oaky, rich, full-bodied and smooth Chardonnay with aromas of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of butter
Glass$8.50
Bottle$32.00
Rose
White Zinfandel 2013
With a brilliant hue, this wine is very refreshing and captivates the palate. A good sweet wine with fresh flavors of strawberry and apricot. Great by the glass or with light fare
Glass$7.50
Bottle$27.00
Red
Centine 2013
60% Sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon intense ruby red color with youthful hints. The bouquet is intense, vinous and spicy in which the Tuscan character of the Sangiovese is perfectly married with the international character of the Cabernet and Merlot. In the mouth, it is gentle, soft and easy-to-drink
Glass$10.50
Bottle$39.00
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo La Valentina 2013
Blueberries and ripe raspberry jam on the nose. The palate is very well-balanced and complex with good acidity elegantly backed up by blackberries and plums
Glass$10.50
Bottle$39.00
Chianti Classico 2012
Broad and generous with superb fruit and an extractive weight that is compelling but not excessive. The lengthy finish flaunts a rich savouriness
Glass$12.00
Bottle$44.00
Pinot Noir Terranze Tenuta Mazzolinio 2014
The floral scents of this seductive Pinot Noir offer delicacy and finesse. The silky tannins also adds loads of character
Glass$10.50
Bottle$39.00
Savuto Odoardi 2013
Full body blend from Calabria, 45% Galioppo, 25% Aglianico, 20% Magliocco Canino, 5% Grecco Nero and 5% Nerello Cappucco
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Basel Cellars 2011
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% from free juice aged for two years in French oak. Less than 800 cases produced in Walla Walla, WA
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
Barbaresco Lodali 2012
100% Nebbiolo, 18 months aged in cask and two year in bottle with highly concentrated aromas of currants and black cherrie fruit with a hint of coffee
Glass$18.00
Bottle$66.00
Sparkling Wines
Asti Spumante Soprano D.O.C.G. 2009
$32.00
Inside the decorative green bottle is a garden scented, softly sparkling bubbly with hints of peach and apricot on the nose. Sweet, floral and fruit salad flavors
Vietti Moscato D'Asti "Cascinette" 2015
$36.00
Beautifully aromatic, gently sweet with a light frizzante. Tastes of grapes right off the vine. A touch of apple, apricot, citrus and flowers. Delightfully refreshing and crisp
Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco "Annalisa" DOC 2014
$38.00
An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle, and is particularly suited as a dessert wine and with chocolate
Sommariva Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2012
$38.00
Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert
Adami Valdobbiadene Prosecco "Bosco di Gica" 2015
$39.00
Stone fruits, citrus, yellow apples and peaches with notes of wisteria and acacia blossoms. Elegant with a pleasurably crisp spiciness
Antinori Montenisa Franciacorta
$70.00
This vintage Brut is 100% Pinot Noir. Refined fruity notes that mix with spicy aromas of toasty almonds. Finally a sparkling wine from Italy that can stand up to any champagne
Veuve Clicquot Brut
$110.00
For those who love real champagne. Rich tasting and full- bodied with pear and honey flavors
Dom Perignon 2004
$290.00
Full and rich, with flavors of musky yellow plum and ripe pear accented by crisp mineral notes. Long and vibrant on the building finish
Perrier Jouet Fleur du Champagne Brut Rose 2002
$470.00
Onion skin in color, this pale rose offers plenty of character and a silky texture on which the berry and spice flavors glide. Delicate, yet it's well-balanced and lively
Cristal 2004
$490.00
Originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Cristal shows finesse, balance and aromatic complexity, pairs best with delicate foods
White Wine
Inama "Du Lot" Soave Classico 2013
$68.00
100% Garganega grapes. Single-vineyard. Late harvest, 30% new barrique, then 6 months in stainless steel vats. Powerful nose with hints of honey, chamomile, elder flowers iris
Soave Classico Monte Tondo 2013
$38.00
Lovely aromas of fresh green apples, grapefruit and peaches. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and long finish
Di Lenardo Chardonnay "Father's Eyes" 2013
$38.00
A barrel aged Chardonnay that is particularly spicy and aromatic. The name says it all!
Chardonnay Kaltern Wadleith, Alto Adige 2013
$38.00
This buttery Chardonnay has great structure and character. Full- bodied with delicious nuances of fruits and mineral
Chalk Hill 2014
$52.00
Chardonnay characterized by delicate hints of vanilla and toasted wood, great balance, smoothness, and a good quality of extracts, with a complex, robust structure supported by good acidity, and a scent of ripe exotic fruit
Greco di Tufo Benito Ferrara Vigna Cicogna DOCG 2012
$60.00
This is one of the best Vigna Cicognas in years. Bright and fresh, rich mouth coating, very long finish and complex nose
Pinot Grigio St. Paul 2012
$46.00
Full-bodied, well-structured, elegantly fruity with pronounced hints of acacia flowers and apple
Vie Di Romans, Dessimis Pinot Grigio 2013
$72.00
Slightly pink color (ramano style). Fresh and full body with sweet red berries spicy tannins that add persistence and structure. Pairs well with richer dishes
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita 2014
$48.00
Simple and fruity with lemon and apple character with a light body and a good clean finish. One of Italy's most popular wines
Vietti - Roero Arneis 2014
$45.00
A lovely version of Italy's best white wine. Crisp and delicate with golden plums and pastry flavors. Refreshing acidity
Sauvignon Colli Berici 2013
$42.00
A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish
Roth Sauvignon Blanc "Alexander Valley" 2012
$45.00
Complex aromas of passion fruit, tangerine and peach blossom. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and a long finish
Durin Pigato Riviera del Ponete, Liguria 2013
$38.00
Grapes grown in the Ortovero Valley, the nearness of the sea gives an intense fruity bouquet. It is dry yet soft-to-the-taste, round on the palate and full-bodied
Tocai Friuliano di Lenardo 2013
$38.00
Floral aroma with honeysuckle and almond flavor on the palate. Full silky, mouth and a lovely long finish
Giorgio Cichero La Slina Gavi 2014
$40.00
A fragrant, complex aroma of apples, citrus, stone, and lillies. Green apple notes with good minerality on the palate. A crisp and clean medium-bodied and full of flavor wine
Gavi di Gavi Deltetto 2012
$52.00
100% Cortese. The famous ancient grape grown among the town of Gavi in Southern Piedmont. The wine is fresh and clean with a floral fruity aroma and a dry mineral edge
Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2013
$38.00
Floral and fruity on the nose yet dry on the palate with refreshing acidity. Fine match with olives, seafood and white meats
Querciabella Batar IGT Toscana 2010
$120.00
50% Pinot Bianco 50% Chardonnay. Endowed with layers of sweet fruit interwoven with mineral and sweet toasted oak, it offers outstanding length on the palate with notes of peaches and tropical fruit
Puligny-Montrachet Carillion, First Cru Les Combettes 2011
$195.00
Vibrant nectarine and floral notes with fresh acidity. A light to medium weight white with delicate flavors. Enjoy fairly young
Red Wine
Brancatelli Valle Delle Stelle 2012
$52.00
Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, is full bodied with great balance. Deep intense color, Black Currants, cassis and cherries
Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso DOC 2011
$46.00
This medium-bodied blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico grapes offers lots of depth of flavour in the glass. Big and rich Italian red wine with generous layers of dark plums and smoke notes and mocha
Bolgheri Varvàra 2013
$72.00
A wine with grace and beauty with blueberry and chocolate character. Medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Super Tuscan blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah
Abbazzia Santa Anastasia Nero d'Avola 2013
$38.00
Intense aromas of violet, plums and black licorice, combined with seducing peppery tones. Full-bodied, elegant with nice silky tannins
Villa Antinori Toscana 2012
$55.00
Delicious super Tuscan blend 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Savignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Syrah. Intense ruby red colour, aromas of red berry fruit and oak. Complex and stylish with well-balanced silky tannins and rich in extract
Primitivo di Manduria Villa Santera 2012
$39.00
100% Primitivo de Manduria, aged in oak barrels for six months. DOC, deep red color, vanilla, cherry, plum and a bit of ginger. Full, mellow, well-balanced wine showing immediate appeal
Ghiomo Vigna Granda Nebbiolo 2011
$55.00
From the same grape that makes Barolo. A beautiful nose of violets with black cherry and spice flavors on a long, elegant finish
Scavigna "Vigna Garrone" Calabria 2004
$70.00
A powerful red from mountains of Calabria. Single vineyard selection From old vines with 18 months barrel aging and great concentration of flavor. Produced from the local Gaglioppo with Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Fay "La Faya" Valtellina IGT 2011
$78.00
From a single terraced vineyard high in the Alps, a blend of 60% nebbiolo, 25% merlot and 15% syrah. Rich and complex showing the elegance of nebbiolo. Scented with a subtle aroma of spice, dark berries and plum; full and firm on the palate with generous fruit and balanced finish
Andrea Oberto Dolcetto d' Alba D.O.C 2012
$48.00
A good Dolcetto with milk chocolate and berry characteristics. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and good finish
Gamba Amarone "Le Quare" 2010
$110.00
Estate grown blend of Corvina 50%, Rondinella 10%, Molinara 5%, Croatina 5% from the Le Quare vineyard. Smokey and sophisticated Amarone from Gamba that opens up with tones of black cherry, leather pipe tobacco, and dark chocolate
Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011
$85.00
A unique wine due to its origin, ancient grape variety and production method. Smooth from the beginning to the end, with unbelievable body
Barbera D'Alba Andrea Oberto 2014
$52.00
A single vineyard wine aged in small barrique with deep berry and black cherry flavors, intense bouquet and long finish
Marchesi Di Gresi Barbera D'Asti 2013
$48.00
A very versatile wine, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are selected from young vines, giving this wine great balance. Perfect with all meats, poultry and game
Castiglion del Bosco 2012
$60.00
This wine is 90% Merlot grapes with 10% Sangiovese Grosso, aged in barrels for a period of six months. Complex wine full of fruit and spices, full and round on the palate. The color is ruby red with violet hues
Syrah Castello di Poppiano 2012
$46.00
Pepper and spice with a deep, rich round fruit flavor. Very drinkable with a long and elegant finish
L'Ecole Syrah Columbia Valley Washington 2012
$58.00
Dark, robust and spicy with flavors of black current and blueberry upfront and a earthy layered finish
Hitching Post, Pinot Noir, Highliner 2013
$72.00
Silky and seamless offering spicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air. Subtle tannins build slowly and gain strength adding shape to the long red fruit finish
Langhe Pinot Nero Castello di Neive 2014
$59.00
This Pinot Noir is aged nine months in small french oak barrels. Ruby red color with a hint of intense garnet and very well-balanced. Very elegant with a long lasting fruit flavor and good ripe tannins
Cabernet Sauvignon Antica Antinori Family Estate 2012
$110.00
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is pure, rich, and structured. A style that showcases layers of rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry along with accents of mocha and espresso
Stags Leap "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
$100.00
Napa Valley, California. Pleasing aromas of black cherries and red plums. The cherry and plum notes carry over to the palate, smooth and supple with good mid palate and a long silky finish
Cabernet Sauvignon Zonta Due Santi 2011
$66.00
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months in new French oak. This is an exceptional full bodied wine with excellent complexity and concentration
Breaux, Vineyards Virginia "Meritage" 2008
$64.00
One of Virginia's finest blends. Hand choosen by our Chef, Antonio Capece. A captivating blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 10%Petit Verdot and 5%Cabernet Franc. Aged in a variety of barrels-each component was aged separately for maximum flavor of each varietal
Etna Planeta 2013
$59.00
100% Nerello Mascalese, medium and complex nose enjoy light, dry fruity red
Treiso "La Ganghija" Barbaresco 2011
$95.00
Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich palate, showing vanilla, chocolate and berry, with hints of juicy meat flavors
Beivuma Barbaresco Valeirano 2011
$78.00
Rich, savory, and fleshy with strawberry flavor and a spicy lingering finish. Sweet tannins and perfect balance
Tedeschi Valpolicella Classico Lucchine 2013
$39.00
Well balanced and refined with a bright ruby red color and pleasant hints of cherry and spice. Goes well with the entire meal
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2011
$85.00
An elegant style Brunello with bright cherry fruit, tobacco, spice and violets. Well structured. Aged two years in oak and two years in bottle before release
Freisa Kyè Langhe 2011
$75.00
A structured, full-bodied red that offers flavors of black fruits and spices that give plenty of richness, grip and balance to this wonderfully pure expression of the varietal
Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta 2010
$115.00
Incredibly sweet, pure, almost candied strawberries and blueberries on the nose. Sleek and sweet on the palate. Hint of tar on the finish, pleasant dryness
Crivelli, Grignolino d'Asti 2013
$41.00
One of the excellent Indigenous varietals of the Piemonte that is not well known outside the region. Medium bodied with aromas of current, morel cherries, leather and an earthy finish. Light color and full body
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012
$66.00
A deep, rich color and a bouquet of violet potpourri, saddle leather and dried cranberries. Full of well extracted ripe raspberry and cocoa
La Valentina Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Spelt 2011
$62.00
Intense red with a strong ruby hue. Scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune and plum with 18 months refinement in French Oak. Intense and fruity with notes of coffee and chocolate. Full and elegant on the palate followed by a warm and lingering rich texture
Delicious, classically styled Chianti, notes of herbs on nose and palate followed by hints of currant and cherry. Great length and acidity
Castello di Poppiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
$64.00
Intense ruby color. Blackberry notes, spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa. Fruity, slightly acidic with notes of tabacco
Chianti Classico Toscolo 2013
$45.00
A classic style Chianti aged six months in oak. Well structured fruit driven wine with a deep attractive color. Ready to drink
Chianti Classico Riserva Toscolo 2010
$55.00
This Riserva achieves further depth, richness and elegance from aging in oak for 12 months and barrique for 6 months
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2009
$75.00
Warm, full-bodied with ripe elegant red fruit, sweet tannins
Aglianico Gudarrà Bisceglia 2009
$56.00
Gudarrà is made of 100% Aglianico del Vulture grapes and aged in French oak casks for 12 months. Wine Spectator 91 points, deep ruby red in color, nose of red cherries, cassis and black berries with a finish of sweet spice and licorice
Taurasi Cantine Lonardo DOCG 2009
$79.00
"The Barolo of Southern Italy". Big, bold and muscular, with flavors of black fruits and berries and aromas of cigar box, leather and roasted spices. Balanced, with layered complexity and a rich finish
Antinori Tignanello, Toscano 2012
$160.00
The famous Sangiovese Cabernet blend from Tuscany, intense ruby red with aromas of cloves and blueberries with hints of chocolate and plum on the finish
The Rosso Fiorentino is from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The deepest of reds, it has a nose that is an intriguing spice chest of toasty oak and roasted coffee
Marco Felluga Russiz 2013
$60.00
100 % Cabernet Franc, Elegant nose leads into a rich, full body with flavors of blackberries and black currants and long lingering silky tannins
Ronco Severo Artiùl Merlot Riserva 2010
$85.00
100% Merlot from Colli Orientali. A full-bodied, bio-dynamic, with velvety tannins and hints of berry and chocolate. Nice long finish
Rosso Inama Bradisismo 2011
$6.00
Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come together to create a beautiful wine, reminiscent of Bordeaux. Its intense bouquet has aromas of small berries, dried cherries and vanilla with a soft and round palate, without any acid or tannic harshness. The finish is persistent and pleasant
Monsordo Langhe Rosso Ceretto 2012
$79.00
A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Nebbiolo. Smooth and balanced, with lovely dark fruit and sturdy yet incredible subtle, sweet tannins and opulent structure
La Grotta's Cellars Reserve List
Barbaresco Gaja 1961
$2,000.00
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
Barbaresco Gaja 2010
$750.00
The Gaja Sori San Lorenzo displays deep red color with highly concentrated aromas of currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee, in addition to aromas of fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja's five single-vineyard wines, requiring a longer time to fully develop
Barbaresco Gaja 2006
$360.00
Barbaresco Paitin 1990
$390.00
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
Barbaresco Paje 2001
$230.00
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
Barbaresco Moccagatta 2003
$220.00
A wine with layers and layers of intense flavors of strawberries, raspberries and violet. Medium to full body. A wine to remember good things in life
Barbaresco Gaiun Marchesi di Gressi 2006
$210.00
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
Marchesi di Barolo Riserva Gran Annata 1970
$410.00
This beautiful aged wine shows a brick red color with dried flowers and fruit on the nose with hints of cedar, leather and tobacco on the palate
Barolo Monprivato Mascarello 2003
$250.00
A very full bodied Barolo from one of the best houses in Italy. A very long finish with everything you expect in a Barolo of this quality
Barolo Monprivato (Reserva Ca' d'Morissio) 2001
$800.00
Only made in superior vintages, the most recent being 1997, from the top fruit of the Monprivato vineyard. It sees only large oak barrels allowing it to age for decades. Notes of roses, minerals and sweet red fruit
Barolo Cogno 1999
$230.00
Aromas of rose petals and flavors of cassis, and slight smoky vanillin from barrique aging. Long concentrated finish
Barolo Vietti, Villero Riserva 2001
$540.00
Aromas of blackberry, cappuccino and licorice lead to a full-bodied palate, with masses of chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish
Barolo ICardi Pareje 2000
$220.00
This Barolo from its most famous vineyard is elegant and well structured, combining finesse and power. The violet nose lends way to blackberry and plums with a lengthy finish
Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 2001
$210.00
Rich black cherry and currant fruit flavors and aromas dominate, refined and concentrated with notes of violet, pepper and tar supported by a firm acidic core and polished tannins
Sassella Rocce Rosse Riserva Arpepe 2001
$150.00
100% Nebbiolo Gran Cru from Valtellina. Aged in chesnut and oak barrels for four years then aged in bottle for no less than six years before its release. Very bold and complex with notes of orange, mushroom, leather and mint
Bertani Amarone 1968
$800.00
This wine is rich, ample and complex with an amazing capacity for aging. Classic definition of Amarone and Italian wine making at its best
Bertani Amarone 1978
$600.00
Bertani Amarone 1980
$490.00
Amarone Tomasso Bussola "Vigneto Alto" 2004
$320.00
Alto is selected from the best barrels and only the best vintages. Full bodied with ripe luscious fruit, spicy tannins and a wonderful melding of elegance and power. Only 400 cases produced
Amarone Masi "Mazzano" 2001
$335.00
A very polished, smooth Amarone with plum, spice and a slightly smoky, vanillin finish
Tenuta Di Trinoro Toscano Rosso 1999
$280.00
Full bodied with dried cherry, plum and dark chocolate flavor and silky tannins. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Sassicaia D.O.C Bolgheri 2009
$420.00
This legendary wine is the first, Super Tuscan a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc it is bold, rich and powerful with silky tannins and a long finish
Sassicaia D.O.C Bolgheri 2011
$390.00
Tenuta dell' Ornellaia 2003
$350.00
Incredible class in the bottle, our most elegant wine. Ultra fine tannins with layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full bodied with a sculptured beauty and wine of the year
Tenuta dell' Ornellaia 2008
$310.00
Antinori Solaia I.G.T. Toscana 2003
$300.00
An elegant wine with black pepper, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and plum scents with nicely balanced tannins and a long finish
Setti Ponte Oreno 2005
$250.00
An internationally-styled, super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This wine's dense aromas of Cassis and black stone fruit are offset by notes of herbs, spice and sweet oak which carry onto a ripe palate marked by firm tannic structure
Masseto Tenuta Dell' Ornellaia 2004
$800.00
Resulting from a vintage during which Merlot ripened perfectly, the 2004 Masseto displays great aromatic complexity, with the typical prune and black cherry aromas coupled with floral overtones and subtle oak
Testamatta IGT Tuscana Rosso 2005
$230.00
100% Sangiovese the wine is aged in French bariques for 18 months follwed by 6 months in the bottle. Dark and deep color with wild beries, and warm leather, and jasmin notes to the nose
Luce Frescobaldi/Mondavi 2004
$260.00
Enticing aromas of raspberry and black currants layered with hints of vanilla and cloves. 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot with great aging gives this wine a beautiful long finish
This wine has a long muscular focus; yet supple, yielding fruit poetry. Long graceful lines of spice sheathed in a core of bright cherry, laced with deep, sweet plum flavors
Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999
$260.00
Garnet red with dark fruit and violets on the nose, rich with hints of licorice and leather. Powerful and full body
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" 2007
$220.00
A very well-made wine with impressive structure from the great Brunello producer of Montalcino. This wine is full-bodied with notes of black cherry, licorice and blackberry on the nose
Campo Giovanni il Quercione Riserva 1995
$340.00
Crushed raspberries, with hints of vanilla and barley. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and a long fruity aftertaste
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 2001
$370.00
Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, one of the Brunello's kings. It has been aged for four years; three and a half years in oak or chestnut casks which is one of the distinctive characteristics of the wine. It is full with spicey fruit flavors and a velvety finish
Opus One Napa Valley 2004
$290.00
Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. The flavors firm up on the finish
Dominus 2006
$260.00
The elegant, dark plum purple garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big sweet cedary, roasted herbs, mocha black cherry liqueur, black currant and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish
Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2010
$240.00
Incredibly deep and dark in color with robust flavors ranging from black pepper to briary fruits, chocolate and bing cherry. Beautifully balanced structured with fine grained tannis that are long and lingering
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve R. Mondavi 2002
$260.00
A classic vintage. This wine has intense, mint, blackcurrant flavors mouth filling, long, long finish
Quintessa Rutherford 2007
$260.00
This Meritage blend is rich yet elegant. A hint of floral bouquet with dark fruit and cassis on the palate with complex integrated tannins
100% Pinot Noir. Ripe aromas of raspberry and smoke. Sweet, silky fat fruit with flavors of brown spices and mocha. Very ripe lingering supple tannins
Chateau Mouton Rothschlid Pauillac 1999
$1,200.00
Blackberry and spice aromas follow through to a medium to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and roasted, almost exotic fruit character on the finish
La Grotta's Large Bottles Reserve
Barbaresco Castello di Nevi Santo Stefano (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2010
$370.00
Barbaresco Lodali Lorens (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2007
$420.00
Barolo Sandrone Cannubi (Magnum 1.5ltr) 1997
$1,200.00
Barolo Luigi Einaudi (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2004
$900.00
Barolo Marcarini (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2004
$750.00
Barolo Salvano (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2003
$800.00
Barbaresco Lodali Lorens (Magnum 1.5 ltr) 2007
$180.00
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Antico (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2003
$410.00
Brunello Casanova di Neri Cerretalto (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2006
Produced from a harvest of totally frozen Chardonnay grapes. Flavors and aromas of super ripe orchard fruits – apple, pear and nectarine – with golden raisin, clover honey and dried pineapple
375ml$75.00
Little Bosco Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco
$38.00
An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle
Di Lenardo "Pass the Cookies" 2004
A late harvest Verduzzo grape from Friuli, that is naturally high in sugars. Fermented to 13.5% alcohol and ages in Acacia oak for seven months
500ml$40.00
Rocca Bernarda Picolit 2003
Produced from Picolit grapes, named for their size, not their function. The small yield provide a great concentration of juice with rich quality. This is a very delicate wine from a very unique varietal
500ml$150.00
Vin Santo Castello di Luignano 1997 – 1999
A 100% Malvasia Vin Santo, perfectly aged in barrel for seven years. Try this beautiful wine with all desserts
500ml$50.00
Le Colombare Pieropan 2001
Intense honey and dry apricots flavors. Wine to drink with old and new friends
500ml$65.00
Bertani Recioto Della Valpolicella Valpantena 2003
Full bodied, rich and enjoyably sweet. The residual sugar is perfectly balanced against a backbone of fruit and fine tannins, with lingering flavors of wild berries, chocolate and licorice
500ml$75.00
Chateau D'Yquem 1991
Beautifully made, medium gold-colored wine with a gorgeous nose of crème brulee, roasted coffee, and sweet, honeyed pineapple and other assorted fruits
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About Us
Since 1994, owner-Chef Antonio Capece has been captivating guests with his artistic and gifted presentations of Northern Italian cuisine. In the true tradition of Italian hospitality, La Grotta provides guests with the finest, most flavorful dishes, professional and friendly wait staff, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. La Grotta, which means “The Cave”, resembles a wine cellar, and for an even more intimate and special dining experience, guests can dine in the restaurant’s actual wine cellar room (subject to availability).