3 courses $45. New haven restaurant week menu available 4/14-4/19
1st Course
Choice of
Gamberi Limoncello
Gulf Shrimp pan sautéed in a Limoncello white wine sauce served with salad
Polpette in Umido
Mini meatballs stewed in tomato sauce
Carpaccio di Tonno
Sushi Grade Yellow Fin tuna Carpaccio topped with an Arugula salad with lemon thyme vinaigrette
Affetatto
Freshly sliced Salami, Prosciutto di Parma, Pecorino and Olives
Inslata di Farro
Farro salad tossed with mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pine nuts, grated cheese, Arugula and EVOO
Burrata
Burrata served with in-house oven-roasted tomatoes and Arugula
2nd Course
Choice of
Bistecca Grigliata
Grilled NY Strip steak served with an Arugula salad tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pappardelle con Carciofi
Pappardelle noodles tossed with a fresh tomato sauce prepared with fresh artichoke hearts topped with grated cheese
Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with smoked Pancetta, egg yolks and grated cheese topped with black pepper
Branzino con Verdure
Filet of Mediterranean Sea Bass pan sautéed in white wine sauce prepared with shredded zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes and capers served with oven-roasted potatoes
Pappardelle Strascicate
Pappardelle noodles tossed in a creamy meat ragu prepared with peas and mixed mushrooms topped with grated cheese
Pollo alla Saltimbocca
Chicken scallopini layered with smoked Pancetta, sage and Fontina pan sautéed in a white wine sauce served with spinach and potatoes
Risotto con Asparagi
Creamy Asparagus risotto prepared with Gulf shrimp
Salmone Pepe Verde
Scottish salmon pan sautéed in a creamy green peppercorn sauce with handmade ricotta gnocchi
Gnocchi
Chef's handmade ricotta gnocchi Sorrentina style with tomato, basil and mozzarella OR with Vodka sauce
3rd Course
Choice of
Chocolate Mousse Cake, Rum Soaked Amaretto Cookies, Whipped Cream
In-house made Gluten free ricotta gnocchi & Gluten free casarecce available: Both are made in a facility that handles gluten. Add fresh ricotta to any pasta - $3, Add sausage to any pasta - $3
Ravioli di Ricotta
$22.00
Handmade ricotta and spinach ravioli, tomato basil sauce, Pecorino Romano
Gnocchi Boscaiola
$22.00
Handmade ricotta gnocchi, creamy tomato sauce, sausage, mixed mushrooms, Pecorino Romano, available without sausage
L’Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. It features wonderful menus using fresh seasonal ingredients. In house made specialty pastas like ricotta gnocchi, ravioli and pappardelle are only part of the L’Orcio experience. Chef d’Amuri also works his magic preparing a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisù, Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house.
A relaxing and elegant ambience with a European flare is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or a great bottle of wine. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers three unique spaces for its diners. Whether you’re having a cocktail at the beautiful bar, an intimate dinner in the elegant dining room or appetizers with your friends under the Wisteria covered Arbor in the courtyard all of your senses are sure to be pleased. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L’Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say “Ciao”.