Light Catering Also Available - Please Enquire for Current Menu Selections and Daily Specials. Appetizers, Soups, Salads and Side Dishes $6 to $9, Pastas and Main Courses $14 to $24, Wine Bar Appetizers $8 to $12
Appetizers
Crostini alla Romana con pecorino
Roman Style Garlic Bread with Romano Cheese
Panzanella di pomodori
Toasted Bread with Diced Tomato Salad Topping
Cozze alla marinara al vino bianco
PEI Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce
Filetti di baccala` in pastella
`Salt Cured Cod Fillets in a Batter and Lightly Fried
Salsiccette piccanti all'aceto
Spicy Pork Sausages in White Balsamic and Onions
Carciofini alla griglia
Baby Artichokes Marinated and Grilled with Greens
Polipetti affogati
Baby Octopus Sautéed in Light Tomato Wine Sauce
Polpette casarecce al sugo
Beef Tenderloin Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Salads
Misticanza all'aceto balsamico
Organic Field Greens with Vinaigrette Dressing
Spinaci con pancetta all'aceto
Baby Spinach with Warm Balsamic Pancetta Dressing
Soups
Pasta e fagioli alla Romana
Roman Style Cannellini Beans Soup with Short Pasta
Zuppa di lenticchie con pancetta
Lentil Soup with Pancetta and Parmigiano
Minestrone di pure` di verdure
Vegetable Minestrone Pureé with Reggiano Cheese
Pasta
Bavette cacio e pepe
Linguini with Traditional Pecorino Romano Cheese Sauce and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Pennette all'arrabbiata
Penne Pasta in Spicy Hot Garlic Tomato Sauce
Orecchiette coi broccoletti
Shell Pasta with Rapini in Spicy Garlic Olive Oil
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Spaghetti in Classic Roman Spiced Marinara Sauce
Gnocchi al ragu` o gorgonzola
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Veal or Gorgonzola Sauce
Fettuccine al ragu` di vitella
Fettuccini with Minced Veal Sauce and Reggiano
Main Courses
Linguine ai frutti di mare
Large Shrimps, Calamari, Mussels and Clams over Linguini in Light Spicy Marinara Sauce
Piatto di verdure alla griglia
Grilled Vegetable Platter with Gorgonzola Cheese
Grigliata di gamberi
Marinated Grilled Shrimp, Polenta and Vegetables
Merluzzo in umido
Wild Atlantic Cod Lightly Poached in White Wine with Fresh Vegetables and Garden Herbs
Tonno al grano di pepe
Peppercorn Pan Seared Tuna with Rapini
Petti di pollo all'agrodolce
Chicken Breasts in White Wine and Red Bell Peppers
Straccetti alla rughetta
Veal Slices and Tomatoes in Balsamic Baby Arugula
Spezzatino di maiale con piselli
Pork Simmered in White Wine with Onions, Green Peas and Pancetta
Salsicce al sugo con fagioli
Pork Sausages in Light Tomato with Cannellini Beans
Costata di maiale con gremolata
12 oz Marinated Grilled Pork Chop with Vegetables
Trippa alla Romana al pecorino
Roman Style Beef Tripe and Tomato Romano Cheese
Filetto di manzo al rosmarino
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Sautéed Onions and Fresh Vegetables
Abbacchio alla scottadito
Grilled Garlic and Rosemary Baby Lamb with Rapini
Side Dishes
Funghi saltati all'aglio e limone
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon, Olive Oil and Garlic
Welcome to al Sospiro Trattoria. Since our inception, our goal has been to provide a restaurant where you could come and enjoy authentic Italian food, excellent wines, and a truly unique dining experience.