Specialty homemade dishes are prepared with the utmost care. Whether you're dining in Modern on the Rails' unique space, picking up right from the train, or placing your order to be delivered, Modern strives to please every time. If you have a food allergy, please speak to the owner, manager, chef, or your server
Starters
Traditional Fried Calamari
$13.00
Tender rings and tentacles dredged in flour, fried to perfection, served with homemade marinara sauce and lemon wedges
Chipotle Calamari
$16.00
Fried calamari tossed in a smoked chipotle sauce with a hint of lemon, topped with mixed cherry peppers and a balsamic reduction glaze
Rice Balls
$9.00
Arborio rice with vegetables, breaded in panko, fried, and served with homemade marinara sauce
Buffalo Wings
$13.00
10 jumbo wings, sweet and bold or zesty buffalo sauce, served with celery and blue cheese dressing
Baked Clams
$11.00
Freshly shucked little neck clams with oregano seasoned breadcrumbs
Buffalo Mozzarella
$14.00
Fresh buffalo mozzarella with marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Mediterranean olives in olive oil
Mozzarella Sticks
$9.00
Batter dipped mozzarella with homemade marinara sauce
Garlic Bread Bruschetta
$9.00
Homemade garlic bread with herbs, chopped fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella
Zucchini Sticks
$9.00
Batter dipped slices of zucchini with homemade marinara sauce
Cold Antipasto For Two
$15.00
Italian meats and cheeses, roasted peppers, marinated eggplant, and Mediterranean olives
Polenta Calabrese
$11.00
Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and asparagus in a white wine sauce with marinara
RAILS Fried Meatballs
$12.00
Kobe beef with Italian herbs and spices, served with homemade marinara sauce and a dollop of ricotta
Mussels Marinara
$15.00
Plump Prince Edward mussels, cooked in our zesty homemade marinara sauce
Salads
Add to any salad: Chicken - $5, Salmon - $8, Shrimp - $8
RAILS Chopped Salad
$12.00
Mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, onions, tomatoes, candied walnuts, cranberries and gorgonzola, with creamy balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$6.00
Mixed lettuces, tomatoes, onions, olives, and cucumbers
Bocconcini
$12.00
Garden vegetables with fresh mozzarella balls in an Italian vinaigrette
Arugula
$11.00
With tomatoes, olives, onions, dressed with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and gorgonzola cheese
Caesar
$8.00
Romaine lettuce with garlic croutons and shaved parmigiano in a creamy caesar dressing
Soups
Pasta Fagiole
$6.00
Mixed bean soup with celery, potatoes, and pasta
Chicken Vegetable
$6.00
Mixed vegetables in a flavorful stock with shredded chicken
Kids
Chicken Fingers & Fries
$10.00
Ziti With Meatball
$10.00
Chicken Parmigiana With Ziti
$10.00
Cheese Ravioli
$10.00
Pasta
Gluten Free Penne Add $2, Available for substitution
Penne Ala Vodka
$16.00
Homemade Filetto di Pomodoro (with onions and prosciutto) made with a hint of cream and vodka
Linguini With White Clam Sauce
$17.00
Freshly shucked clams with olive oil, garlic and parsley, with a touch of red chili pepper flakes
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Over Rigatoni
$19.00
Sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Lobster Ravioli
$20.00
Lobster and ricotta stuffed ravioli, with shrimp and scallops, in a marinara with a touch of cream
Cavatelli Bolognese
$17.00
In a hearty meat sauce with a touch of cream
Rigatoni Italiano
$16.00
Sautéed baby eggplant and zucchini in a pink sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella
Shrimp And Calamari
$25.00
Sautéed in a savory red sauce and served over linguini
Salmon Portabella
$23.00
Chunks of salmon, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a pink sauce over black fettuccini
Cheese Ravioli
$14.00
Ricotta filled pasta in a homemade tomato sauce
Black Truffle Trofie
$23.00
Truffles in a cream sauce with pecorino romano over trofie pasta
Pizettas
12 inch hand-tossed brick oven pizzas. Toppings - Add For Each Item $2 (Onions, peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, sausage, and meatballs). Gluten Free - Add $5 (Available on request)
Traditional Cheese & Tomato
$12.00
Sandra Special
$16.00
Chopped plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, and fresh mozzarella, with a touch of olive oil (no tomato sauce)
Margherita
$16.00
Tomato sauce, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Modern on the Rails ensures we prepare our dishes with only the finest ingredients, freshly made to order. Our standards for quality are extremely high and we aim to have each and every customer leave with a memorable culinary experience. The goal at Modern on the Rails is to provide delicious, made from scratch dishes while providing great customer service in an exciting and unique new location.