We might charge for a basket of Tigella bread after the first complementary one. Basket of Tigellas. $6
Antipasti
Bruschetta*
$9.00
Chopped garlic, basil & tomatoes with olive oil served on Pugliese bread
vegetarian, vegan
Burrata*
$11.00
Burrata cheese on charbroiled Italian bread with arugula & Roma tomato
vegetarian
Ricotta Croquettes
$12.00
Deep fried croquettes made with arugula, ricotta, aged parmesan cheese & pine nuts in a marinara sauce
vegetarian
Tuna Tartar*
$17.00
Raw ahi tuna tartar marinated in lemon juice with avocado & cucumbers. Gluten Free optional
Beef Carpaccio*
$14.00
Raw top sirloin, wild arugula, capers, passion fruit juice & aged parmesan cheese
gluten-free
Octopus Carpaccio
$17.00
Boiled octopus with herbs, hard potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt & pepper
gluten-free
Insalate & Minetre
Gazpacho
$10.00
Andalusian style cold soup made with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, bread and spices. Served with grilled crostini bread
Minestrone
$10.00
Traditional Italian vegetable minestrone
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Caprese*
$15.00
Buffalo mozzarella, roma tomatoes, fresh basil & olive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Black Kale*
$14.00
Black kale tossed in lemon juice, honey & olive oil with mango, pine nuts & house made walnut goat cheese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spinach & Pesto*
$14.00
Spinach, aged parmesan cheese, green peas, pine nuts & house made organic pesto as dressing.
vegetarian
gluten-free
Castellana*
$15.00
Arugula, marinated white mushrooms in garlic, lemon & herbs, aged parmesan cheese & truffle olive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Scallops Salad
$16.00
Pan fried scallops served on a fennel and arugula salad with orange slices & lemon dressing.
Pasa
Lasagna della Nonna
$28.00
House made "grandma style lasagna" with beef bolognese, cheese, besciamella & house made spinach pasta
Crab Gnocchi
$31.00
Crab meat, shrimps & shallots tossed on house made gnocchi with a marinara & champagne sauce
Meatballs Spaghetti
$30.00
The owner's own version of meatballs spaghetti: house made buffalo meatballs in a nest of organic garlic, olive oil & chili flakes spaghetti with a splash of marinara sauce
Squash Spaghetti
$26.00
Zucchini made spaghetti with house made organic pesto sauce & shrimps
gluten-free
Braised Short Ribs Farfalle
$31.00
Bowtie pasta served with sliced braised short ribs and house made mushrooms, parmesan cheese and truffle sauce
Chitarre Pasta
$28.00
Chianti infused house made chitarre pasta tossed with zucchini, tomatoes, white wine, garlic & crumbles of bread
vegetarian, vegan
Cannelloni
$30.00
House made spinach cannelloni filled with ricotta, spinach & porcini mushrooms in black truffle oil. Served with marinara with a topping of cream
vegetarian
Tagliatelle with Wild Boar Ragù
$28.00
House made spinach tagliatelle pasta served with rustic house made wild boar ragù
Lobster Ravioli
$39.00
Handmade half moon shaped lobster ravioli served with a brandy lobster sauce
Second (Entree)
Chicken Roll
$28.00
Chicken roll stuffed with mozzarella & prosciutto cotto served with porcini sauce & fingerling potatoes
gluten-free
Grilled Salmon*
$36.00
Grilled wild salmon fillet served with lemon sauce & sautéed bell peppers, green beans & onions
gluten-free
Top Sirloin*
$37.00
7.oz cut in strips top sirloin steak served with roasted potatoes with a side of truffle butter & balsamic vinegar reduction
gluten-free
Lamb Chops*
$40.00
Grilled lamb chops served with red wine reduction with a side of roasted fingerling potatoes & arugula salad
gluten-free
Braised Short Ribs
$35.00
Red wine slowly oven braised short ribs served with asparagus & house made mashed potatoes
Marsala Fillet*
$42.00
Grilled fillet mignon with marsala & shallots sauce with a side of gorgonzola sauce, served with garlic potatoes & sautéed spinach
Mixed Plate of Grilled Fish*
$42.00
Mixed plate of fish: grilled salmon, grilled prawns and scallops served with fingerling potatoes & arugula salad
gluten-free
Polenta in Casserole
$27.00
Layers of polenta, fava bean puree, porcini mushrooms, zucchini & red onions served with peperonata sauce
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Charcuterie
Formaggi
rotating chef selection of cheeses (always includes parmigiano reggiano)
Small (Chef Selection of 3)$20.00
Large (Chef Selection of 5)$35.00
Salumi
rotating chef selection of meats (always includes prosciutto di parma)
Small (Chef Selection of 3)$20.00
(Chef Selection of 5):$35.00
*Served raw or undercooked, contain raw or undercooked ingredients or nuts, fresh cheese, garlic; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, 2016, St. Michael-Eppan, Trentino Alto Adige Südtirol, Italy
Bottle$56.00
6 oz$16.00
Pinot Noir, 2014, Joseph Jewell, Sonoma County, California
Bottle$49.00
6 oz$14.00
Merlot, 2015, Visintini, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Bottle$49.00
Cabernet Franc, 2015, Castelvecchio Carso, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Delicious layers of crushed vanilla meringue cookies mixed with frozen whipped cream, dark chocolate chunks, zabaglione & amarena cherry sauce. Pair with: drusian prosecco $13
gluten-free
Pannacotta al Pistacchio
$12.00
Pistachio pannacotta served with house made caramel sauce. Pair with: Michter's toasted barrel whiskey $28
Tiramisù
$10.00
Lady finger cookies dipped in Italian espresso & marsala wine, topped with mascarpone & flakes of dark chocolate. Pair with: vinsanto, Tuscany $22
Gelato
$8.00
Italian ice cream, house made using only the finest organic ingredients, flavors available are: dark chocolate, vanilla, orange-bergamot, blueberry-strawberry, stracciatella, pistachio or amarena; may be served with organic chocolate fudge or organic caramel. Pair with: finocchietto liquor $13
gluten-free
Budino al Cioccolato
$10.00
House made extra-dark chocolate mousse served with choice of amarena cherries, amaretto or orange sauce. Pair with: Villa zarri nocino or cherry brandy, warrior's port $14
Mousse di Gianduja
$13.00
Light & airy hazelnut chocolate mousse served with seasonal berries. Pair with: organic cranberry liquor $15
Tortino Al Cioccolato
$13.00
Freshly made to order, allow 10 minutes to bake, organic chocolate cake served with amarena ice cream. Pair with: carmenos, Veneto $22
gluten-free
Caffè
Espresso
$4.00
Italian espresso, regular or decaf. Served directly from traditional moka, just like most Italians do
D'Orzo
$3.00
Caffeine free barley coffee, made of toasted barley
Lungo
$4.00
Stretched espresso, less strong and slightly more bitter than regular espresso
Affogato
$6.00
vanilla gelato drowned in italian espresso; the only thing that could make it better is a splash of the following: sambuca, grappa, bayles, kahlua (add $2)
House Made Dessert Drinks
Homemade Flight
$12.00
Choice of three liquors: limoncello, cream of limoncello, amaretto, cherry and blueberry
Bevande Da Dolci (Dessert Drinks)
Homemade Flight
$12.00
Choice of three liqueurs: limoncello, crema di limoncello, amaretto, cherry, blueberry.
Dreamsicle
$10.00
Faretti biscotti famosi, orange juice and cream.
Dark Chocolate Martini
$14.00
Godiva chocolate liqueur, courvoisier and cream.
Illy Martini
$14.00
Illy espresso, grey goose vodka and godiva chocolate liqueur.
Digestivi E Liquori
"Amaro" is a delicious bitter-sweet liquor made of brewed medicinal herbs, known to ease digestion.
Grappa
$11.00
Pampero Aniversario
$12.00
Limoncello
$8.00
Homemade & organic
Amaretto Di Saronno
$12.00
Branca Menta
$9.00
Fernet Branca
$9.00
Homemade Liqueur
$8.00
Amaro Nonino
$9.00
Tuaca
$9.00
Crema Di Limoncello
$10.00
Homemade & organic
Sparkling Sweet
Moscato D'asti D. O. C. G. , Marenco, Piemonte, Italy
Moscato gallo
Bottle$46.00
Flute$12.00
Dessert Wine
Carmenos I. G. T. (Organic), 2008, La Cappuccina, Veneto, Italy
Carmene, oseleta
Bottle$75.00
Glass$22.00
Arzimo D. O. C. (Organic), 2008, La Cappuccina, Veneto, Italy
Garganega
Bottle$75.00
Glass$22.00
Vinsanto D. O. C., 2008, Badia di Morrona, Toscana, Italy
Bianca, colombano
Bottle$75.00
Glass$22.00
Antipasti
appetizers, choice of one
Rotolini di Zucchina & Prosciutto
Zucchini rolls filled with prosciutto di Parma & Italian robiola cheese. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
gluten-free
Carpaccio di Polpo
Thinly sliced octopus carpaccio served with. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
gluten-free
Formaggi
Mixed plate of cheese . (Ask for gluten free) Wine pairing: (3 oz)
vegetarian
Primi
pastas, choice of one
Gnocchi alla Boscaiola
House made gnocchi served with Italian speck, mushrooms, shallots & porcini mushrooms cream sauce. (Ask for gluten free). Wine pairing: (3 oz)
Pappardelle Gamberi & Asparagi
House made pappardelle served with prawns & asparagus in a wine wine cream sauce. (Ask for gluten free). Wine pairing: (3 oz)
Ravioli alla Veronese
House made ravioli filled with Italian burrata cheese & chicory served in a Parmigiano Reggiano sauce. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
vegetarian
Secondi
entrees, choice of one
Costine di Agnello con Purè
Grilled lamb chops served with celery root & ginger infused mashed potato. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
gluten-free
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled wild salmon served with house made tartar sauce & au gratin vegetables. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
gluten-free
Cannelloni dei Monti
House made cannelloni filled with ricotta cheese, porcini mushrooms & walnuts. Wine pairing: (3 oz)
vegetarian
Dolci
dessert, choice of one
Pannacotta ai Lamponi
Traditional white pannacotta with raspberries. Wine pairing: (2oz)
gluten-free
Torta ai Frutti di Bosco
Wild berries whipped cream cake with Italian Savoiardi cookies. Wine pairing: (2oz)
Torta Tenerina
House made traditional chocolate cake from the city of Ferrara in Italy. Wine pairing: (2oz)
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