tomato, capers and fresh basil on grilled bread topped with parmesan
$6.50
Add Prosciutto Di Parma And Mozzarella$9.50
Calamari Fritti
$9.50
served in a crisp parmesan basket with basil pesto and roasted red pepper cocktail sauce
Focaccia
fresh bread served with five - olive tapenade and roasted pepper gorgonzola spread
$4.00
Half Order$2.00
Caprese
$8.50
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Goat Cheese & Garlic Spread
$7.50
with toasted italian bread wedges
Shrimp Carciofi
$11.00
six shrimp served over artichoke bottoms with garlic lemon butter
Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
$6.50
with grilled pita bread
Appetizer Platter
$23.00
a delicious combination of calamari, goat cheese, hummus and bruschetta
Antipasti
$13.00
asiago, fontina, parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese with capicolla, prosciutto, salami and soppressata meats with grilled eggplant-artichoke tapenade
Zuppa E Insallata
Zuppa Di Giorno
$4.00
daily gourmet soup
Classico
$12.00
mixed greens, artichoke, tomato and red onion, topped with calamatta olives, fresh mozzarella and balsamic basil dressing
Chicken And Vegetable Salad
$13.50
grilled chicken breast, roasted asparagus, squash, red peppers over spring mix and spinach; choice of italian herb, raspberry vinaigrette, or creamy peppercorn ranch dressing
Small Caesar Salad
with pimentos, red onions and garlic croutons
$5.00
With Chicken$7.00
Mixed Green
cucumber, carrots and roma tomatoes. choice of italian herb, raspberry vinaigrette, or creamy peppercorn ranch dressing
$5.00
With Gorgonzola Cheese$7.00
Primavera
$8.50
roma tomatoes, marinated red onion and heart of palm tossed with crisp romaine, garlic olive oil and balsamic vinegar, topped with gorgonzola crumbles
Caprese
$8.50
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Pizzettes
Margherita
$12.00
goat cheese, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, garlic, basil with olive oil
Quattro Formaggio
$12.00
mozzarella, provolone, romano and feta cheeses with red sauce
Carciofi
$12.00
artichoke, mozzarella and feta cheese, roasted red peppers and spinach with red sauce
Grilled Chicken
$13.00
grilled chicken, provolone, kalamata olives and red onions with basil pesto sauce
Pollo Bruschetta
$13.00
grilled chicken, freshly diced tomatoes, garlic, basil with extra virgin olive oil, topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano and romano cheese
Prosciutto
$13.50
prosciutto di parma, mozzarella and provolone cheese, roma tomatoes, garlic, basil with spicy olive oil
Pesto Shrimp
$14.00
asparagus and mozzarella with basil pesto sauce
Second Piatti
Cannelloni
$18.00
two soft crepes filled with sauteed chicken, spinach and mushrooms, topped with tomato cream sauce
Chicken Marsala
$19.00
chicken breast sauteed in marsala wine with garlic and mushrooms. served with garlic- rosemary mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
Chicken Pesto Tortellini
$18.00
sliced chicken breast tossed with cheese tortellini in a basil-pesto cream sauce
Chicken Tagliata
$14.00
marinated, grilled and sliced chicken breast served over vegetables with choice of pasta, rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes or risotto
Chicken And Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
$17.00
sliced chicken breast tossed with penne pasta and sun-dried tomato pesto sauce
Chicken Walnut Pasta
$18.00
sliced chicken breast tossed with penne in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Spiedini Di Pollo
$19.00
chicken breast rolled in italian breadcrumbs and drizzled with amogia sauce. served with saffron risotto and vegetables
Orecchiette Carbonara Gorgonzola
$18.00
"littleears”(shell pasta) tossed with pancetta (italian bacon) and gorgonzola cream sauce
Main
split entree $3, whole wheat pasta $3
Eggplant Parmesan
$17.00
breaded eggplant sautéed and topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese with fettuccini marinara
Spaghettini Della Casa
pasta tossed with romano cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and virgin olive oil
$10.00
With Chicken$14.00
With Shrimp$18.00
With Italian Sausage$17.00
Lamb Chops
$19.00
five marinated and grilled lamb chops topped with a rosemary brandy sauce. served with rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Beef Lasagna
$15.00
baked with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara sauce
Sausage And Pepper Pasta
$17.00
grilled italian sausage with penne, red pepper and sweet onion in a tomato-herb sauce
Veal Meatballs
$17.00
four large meatballs served with spaghettini and marinara sauce
Pasta Romagna
sautéed prosciutto, cannellini beans, spinach and garlic, tossed with whole wheat penne pasta. topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese
$17.00
With Italian Sausage$20.00
Veal Piccata
$19.00
sautéed in white wine, garlic, lemon juice and capers. served with rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Orange Roughy
$19.00
pan-seared filet topped with crabmeat, sautéed spinach and garlic lemon butter. served with fresh herb-tomato pasta
Atlantic Salmon
$18.00
marinated and grilled salmon, topped with cilantro beurre blanc. served with saffron risotto and vegetables
Seafood Ravioli
$18.00
filled with crab, shrimp and ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce
Dolce
New York Style Cheesecake
$5.00
topped with fresh raspberry sauce
Chocolate Creme Brulee
$6.50
chocolate custard topped with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Decadence Cake
$6.00
classic chocolate cake with a scoop of white wedding vanilla gelato
Spumoni
$4.50
tri-flavored ice cream with candied fruit and nuts
Tiramisu
$6.50
lady fingers soakedines presso with marscapone cheese
Gelato Ball
$6.50
wild berry gelato, coated in dark chocolate, covered with fresh raspberry sauce
The concept for Kansas City’s Osteria Il Centro (meeting place at the center) originated from small, local restaurants scattered throughout the Mediterranean. For centuries, neighborhood folks have met in these establishments to enjoy wine from the hillsides and freshly made cuisine in a casual atmosphere. This type of ambience is found at 51st and Main Street (South Plaza). The upscale-casual, Italian Bistro yokes 3 1/2 star dining with a Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence", and friendly service to form an artistic, and candlelit atmosphere for its patrons. It’s where “Garlic is the Catsup,” and reservations are not accepted.