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Cavatore Italian Restaurant
2120 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77008
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Wine Menu
Lunch Menu
Cold Appetizers / Antipasti Freddi
Pomodori Con Mozzarella
$8.00
slices of tomatoes with mozzarella, olive oil and fresh herbs
Antipasto Freddo Italiano
$10.00
assorted italian meats (salami, prosciutto, mortadella and mozzarella cheese)
Hot Appetizers / Antipasti Caldi
Bocconcino Di Formaggio
$8.00
fried mozzarella cheese, served with a side of fresh tomato sauce
Calamari Fritti
$9.00
fried squid, served with a side of fresh tomato sauce
Ravioli Con Formaggio Fritto
$9.00
fried spicy ravioli with fresh tomato sauce
Funghi Ripieni Con Granchi
$9.00
mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and baked with garlic butter sauce
Tortellini Con Panna
$9.00
rings of pasta filled with veal in a creamy alfredo sauce
Gamberi Con Capesante
$10.00
sautéed shrimp and scallops with garlic and fresh herbs in lemon butter sauce
Soups / Zuppe
Minestrone
$6.00
vegetable and noodle soup
Zuppe Di Pomodoro
$6.00
creamy tomato basil soup
Stracciatella
$6.00
fresh spinach soup with egg white
Salads / Insalate
Insalata Mista
$4.00
mixed green salad
Insalata Di Cesare
romained lettuce with classic caesar dressing
- $7.00
- With Grilled Salmon Add $10.00
- With Grilled Shrimp Add $5.95
Insalata Di Pollo Alla Cesare
$14.00
romaine lettuce with grilled chicken and classic caesar dressing
Insalata Di Pollo Alla Griglia
$14.00
romaine lettuce with grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes, basil, rosemary, olive oil, and lemon juice
Insalata Di Calamari Fritti
$14.00
green mixed salad with warm, fried calamari
House Favorites / Piatti Favoriti Della Casa*
Tournedos Di Manzo Al Brandy
$23.00
filet of beef sautéed with brown sauce and flamed in brandy with a touch of cream
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$14.00
baked layers of eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Salciccia Italiana Con Verdure
$14.00
italian sausage sautéed with brown sauce, bell peppers, red onions, basil and a touch of garlic
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
$21.00
grilled t-bone steak topped with italian herbs and garlic and flamed in brandy with sautéed vegetables
Fish / Pesce
Pasta Pescatore
$20.00
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid in a cream sauce, served on a bed of fettucine
Crawfish Alla Rosa
$17.00
sautéed crawfish, mushrooms, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
Snapper Della Casa*
$20.00
snapper sautéed with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce
Salmone Con Teragon*
$18.00
filet of salmon with a tarragon sauce, served with steamed broccoli and carrots
Pesce Con Gamberi Alla Griglia
$18.00
grilled mahi mahi with shrimp in lemon, olive oil and basil, served with sautéed fresh vegetables
Gamberi Della Casa
$18.00
sautéed shrimp and scallops in a garlic lemon butter sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
Veal / Vitello
Vitello Alla Marsala*
$17.00
slices of veal sautéed with green onions and mushrooms flamed in marsala wine sauce
Vitello Piccata*
$17.00
sautéed veal slices in lemon, butter and white wine with fresh mushrooms
Vitello Alla Parmigiana*
$17.00
breaded veal steak pan fried and baked with mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato sauce
Vitello Alla Griglia Al Limone
$19.00
grilled veal slices with fresh lemon, herbs and asparagus served with spaghetti with olive oil
Chicken / Pollo
Pollo Al Rosmarino*
$14.00
sautéed breast of chicken with garlic, mushrooms and fresh rosemary
Pollo Alla Parmigiana*
$14.00
breaded and pan fried breast of chicken topped with fresh tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella
Pollo Francese*
$14.00
buttered breast of chicken with a mushroom lemon butter sauce
Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia
$13.00
grilled breast of chicken with fresh herbs and asparagus, served with spaghetti with olive oil
Pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
$14.00
fettuccine alfredo with grilled strips of chicken and mushrooms
Ravioli Con Carne
$12.00
beef stuffed pasta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Cannellone Della Casa
$13.00
veal stuffed pasta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Manicoti Freschi
$12.00
pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in tomato sauce
Lasagna Al Forno
$13.00
everyone's favorite
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
$11.00
spaghetti with ground meat in a marinara sauce
Spaghetti Con Polpette Di Carne
$12.00
spaghetti and meatballs in a marinara sauce
Capelli D'angelo Con Pollo
$14.00
angle hair pasta with diced chicken in a fresh tomato sauce with basil
Capelli D'angelo Con Vegetali Freschi
$12.00
angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables, olive oil and herbs
Ravioli Di Mare
$15.00
seafood ravioli with cream sauce
Sides / Contorni
Steamed Asparagus
$6.00Sautéed Vegetables in Olive Oil
$6.00Sautéed Mushrooms in Olive Oil
$6.00Steamed Broccoli
$6.00Sautéed Spinach in Olive Oil and Garlic
$6.00Oven Baked Spinach with Mozzarella
$8.00Desserts / Dolci
Cannoli Alla Siciliana
$7.00Torta Di Formaggio
$7.00Tiramisu
$7.00Profiteroles with Ice Cream
$7.00Spumoni
$7.00Torte Asortite
$7.00Kid's Menu / Bambini
kids 10 & under. milk or juice included
Mini Lasagna
$5.00Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs
$5.00Chicken Fingers & French Fries
$5.00Pasta with Grill Chicken
$5.00
*served with a side of pasta del giorno. gluten free and whole wheat pasta available upon request
Antipasti Freddi / Cold Appetizers
Pomodori Con Mozarrella
$10.50
Slices of roma tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella and italian herbs drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
Antipasto Freddo Italiano
$12.00
An assortment of italian meats and cheese accompanied by pepperonata
Insalata Di Mare
$12.50
A blend of cold squid, shrimp, bell peppers and red onions tossed with lemon juice, olive oil and basil
Antipasti Caldi / Hot Appetizers
Bocconcino Di Formaggio
$9.50
Breaded mozzarella sticks seasoned with italian herbs and spices, served with a side of homemade marinara sauce
Escargot Cavatore
$10.50
Sautéed escargot with green onions and herbs in garlic butter or spicy chopped tomato sauce
Calamari Fritti
$11.00
Lightly battered squid, served with a side of marinara sauce
Tortellini Con Panna
$11.00
Rings of pasta filled with veal in a creamy alfredo sauce
Funghi Ripieni Con Granchi
$11.00
Mushroom caps stuffed with crabmeat and baked with garlic butter
Piatto Giancarlo
$12.50
Mussels, baby clams and shrimp sautéed in white wine sauce
Polpette Di Risotto
$9.50
Breaded italian risotto balls flavored with tomatoes, stuffed with mozzarella cheese and lightly fried
Ravioli Con Formaggio Fritto
$10.00
Spicy breaded cheese ravioli, served with a side of marinara sauce
Piatto Famigliare
$28.00
Choice of three cold or hot appetizers served family style
Zuppe / Soups
Add italian sausage or grilled chicken to any soup-additional $2
Minestrone
$7.00
A medley of fresh vegetables and pasta
Stracciatella
$7.00
Italian egg drop and baby spinach soup
Zuppe Di Pomodoro
$8.00
Creamy tomato soup with a touch of basil
Insalata / Salad
Insalata Di Cesare
$17.00
Our award winning salad-made from scratch and prepared tableside (for two people)
- Add Chicken
- $7.95
- Add Salmon
- $11.00
- Add Shrimp
- $8.00
Insalata Di Pollo Alla Griglia
$16.00
Romaine lettuce with grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes, basil, rosemary, olive oil, and lemon juice
Pasta
Gluten free and whole wheat pasta available upon request
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
$20.00
Homemade fettuccine pasta mixed with our signature alfredo sauce and topped with lightly seasoned grilled chicken or italian sausage
- Add Grilled Shrimp-Additional
- $6.00
Fettuccine Alla Carbonara
$17.00
Fettuccine pasta with prosciutto, green onions and egg in a cream sauce with crushed black pepper
Ravioli Con Carne
$17.00
Beef stuffed pasta baked with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Cannellone Della Casa
$16.00
Veal stuffed pasta baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Manicoti Freschi
$16.00
Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Lasagna Al Forno
$16.00
Oven baked lasagna prepared with a béchamel sauce an old family recipe
Spaghetti Marinara
$16.00
Spaghetti with homemade marinara sauce
- Add Bolognese Sauce, Meatballs, Grilled Chicken Strips or Italian Sausage-Additional
- $2.00
Capelli D'angelo Con Pollo
$18.00
Angel hair pasta with diced grilled chicken tossed in marinara and basil sauce
Capelli D'angelo Con Vegetali Freschi
$16.00
Angel hair pasta sautéed with a fresh medley of vegetables in olive oil and herbs
Fettuccine Alla Giancarlo
$20.00
Fettuccine pasta with grilled chicken strips, chopped tomatoes, and julienne carrots sautéed in a spicy, creamy pesto sauce
Della Casa/House Favorites
All house favorites are served with a side of penne pasta with marinara sauce
Tournedos Di Manzo Al Brandy
$34.00
Filet of beef grilled and then sautéed in a brandy demi-glaze sauce with mushroom caps
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$19.50
Baked layers of eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Salsiccia Italiana Con Verdure
$19.50
Italian sausage sautéed with a jus brown sauce, bell peppers, red onions, basil and a touch of garlic
Costolette Alla Patrick
$22.00
Grilled pork chops topped with sautéed garlic spinach, mozzarella cheese and a red onion balsamic reduction sauce
Pesce / Fish
Pasta Pescatore
$24.00
Sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid in a cream sauce, served on a bed of fettuccine
Crawfish Alla Rosa
$21.50
Sautéed crawfish, mushrooms, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
Snapper Della Casa
$28.00
Red snapper sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce
Salmone Con Teragon
$26.00
Filet of salmon with a tarragon sauce, served with steamed broccoli and carrots
Gamberi Della Casa
$24.00
Sautéed shrimp and scallops in a garlic lemon butter sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
Pesce Con Gamberi Alla Griglia
$26.00
Grilled mahi mahi with shrimp in lemon, olive oil and basil, served with sautéed fresh vegetables
Pollo / Chicken
Pollo Al Rosmarino
$19.00
Sautéed chicken breast with garlic, mushrooms and fresh rosemary
Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia
$19.50
Grilled chicken breast with fresh herbs and asparagus, served with spaghetti with olive oil
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
$19.00
Breaded and pan fried chicken breast topped with homemade marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese
Pollo Alla Picatta
$19.00
Chicken breast sautéed in lemon butter, mushrooms, capers and white wine
Pollo Rollatini
$25.00
Chicken breast filled with garlic spinach, prosciutto and cheese, rolled and topped with a brandy demi-glaze sauce and shrimp
Pollo Francese
$19.00
Buttered chicken breast sautéed in a lemon butter sauce and mushrooms
Vitello / Veal
Vitello Alla Marsala
$24.00
Sautéed veal slices with green onions and mushrooms flamed in marsala wine sauce
Vitello Piccata
$24.00
Sautéed veal slices in lemon, butter and white wine with fresh mushrooms and capers
Vitello Alla Griglia Al Limone
$24.00
Grilled veal slices seasoned with lemon and herbs and accompanied by asparagus, sautéed mushrooms and spaghetti with olive oil
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
$26.50
Sautéed veal filet with prosciutto, spinach and mushrooms in brown sauce
Contorni / Sides
Steamed Asparagus
$8.00Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
$7.00Medley of Steamed or Sautéed Vegetables
$7.00Dolci / Desserts
Nonna's Tiramisu
$7.00White or Dark Chocolate Mousse
$7.00Profiteroles
$7.00
With vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Amaretto and Nutella Cannolis
$7.00Slice of Cake or Pie
$7.00Bevande / Beverages
Illy Espresso
$4.25Illy Cappuccino
$4.75Cavatore Coffee
$9.00
With assorted liquors
Coffee, Iced or Hot Tea and Soft Drinks
$2.75Local on Tap
512 Wit
$5.00512, Pecan Porter
$5.00Souther Star, Bombshell
$5.00Saint Arnold, Seasonal
$5.00Karbach, Hopadillo
$5.00Buffalo Bayou, 1836
$5.00Local
Real Ale, Fireman's 4
$5.00Independence, Seasonal
$5.00Saint Arnold, Seasonal
$5.00Karbach, Weekend Warrior
$5.00Independence, White Rabbit
$5.00Southern Star, Valkyrie
$5.00No Label, El Hefe
$5.00Domestic
Shiner Bock
$4.00Budweiser
$4.00Bud Light
$4.00Miller Light
$4.00Coors Light
$4.00Michelob Ultra
$4.00Samuel Adams
$4.00O' Douls
$4.00Aperitivo / Happy Hour
Monthurs 5:30-7pm (bar & patio)
Mojito
$9.00
Bacardi superior rum, campari, proseco, simple syrup, muddled mint leaves and sparkling water
Watermelon Mojito
$8.00
Bacardi superior rum, gently crushed cubes of watermelon, fresh mint leaves, and sparkling water
Sangria
Special in-house recipe
- $10.00
- Carafe $30.00
Blood Orange Rita
$9.00
Avion silver tequila, chambord, triple sec, cinnamon, blood orange & sweet n sour
Champagne Dreams
$10.00
Pomegranate liquor, orange liquer, fresh orange juice & champagne
Skinny Rita
$9.00
Avion silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice and agave nectar
Champagne & Sparkling
Vueve Cliquot, France
$117.00
Nuances of apple, citrus and caramel
Roederer Brut, California
$48.00
Nuances of apple and grapefruit with a touch of toast
Soligo Prosecco Brut, Italy
A great balance between citrus and oak
- $8.50
- $45.00
Wycliff, Sparking, California
$21.00
A touch of sweet fruit with a crisp clean finish
Italian White
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita
$53.00
Light and dry with an aroma of golden apple
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani
$27.00
Crisp and light with aromas of apricot and tropical fruits
Pinot Grigio, Cavit
$25.00
Crisp and dry with aromas of fresh fruit
Other Whites
Pinot Grigio, Geyser Peak, California
$25.00
Light, Crisp and Refreshing with a touch of honey
Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough
$39.00
Assertive passion and gooseberry zestiness
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, California
$46.00
Distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest
Chardonnay, La Crema, California
$42.00
Medium-bodied with flavors of fruit butter, and oak
Chardonnay, Heron, California
$37.00
Bright citrus peach and pear
Chardonnay, Dreaming Tree, Central Coast
$42.00
Big upfront fruit of baked apple and roasted pear
Chardonnay, Yealands, Hawkes Bay
$48.00
Pineapple, citrus and stonefruit
Chardonnay, William HIll, Central Coast
$30.00
Elegant fruit flavors of baked apple layered oak, caramel and brown spice
Chardonnay, Clos Du Bois Calcaire, California
$59.00
Aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear peach and lemon drop
House Wines - by the Glass
Sparkling, Wycliff, California
$9.00
A touch of sweet fruit with a crisp clean finish
Riesling, Washington HIlls, Washington
$7.50
Aromas of peach and apricot with a touch of lime peel and slate
Sauvignon Blanc, Canyon Road, California
$7.50
Crisp and smooth with hints of grapefruit
Pinot Grigio, Placido, Italy
$7.50
Refreshing well balanced, dry, crisp and fruity
Chardonnay, Canyon Road, California
$7.50
Crisp and fresh with furit and oak notes
Pinot Noir, Canyon Road, California
$7.50
Smooth with hints of blackberries and cherries
Chianti, Placido, Italy
$7.50
Meduim bodied with strawberry and cherry fruits
Merlot, Canyon Road, California
$7.50
Full-bodied with a combination of boysenberries, black cherries and plum
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road, California
$7.50
Dark fruit character, supported by spice mocha, and vanilla oak
Lambrusco, Riunite, Italy
$7.50
Earthy characters with hints of fruit
Malbec, Marcus James, Argentina
$7.50
Mouth filling black cherry and dark plum flavors elegantly wrapped with subtle spice
Moscato D' Asti, Ruffino, Italy
$10.00
Sweet citrus, peach and orange blossom with stone fruit
Italian Red
Pinot Noir, Stemmari
$36.00
Red fruit bouquet followed by spicy notes
Chianti, Da Vinci
$31.00
Spicy cedar oak with aromas of black cherries and plum
Chianti Classico, Aziano, Ruffino
$36.00
Intense aromas of ripe fruit
Valpolicella, Tommasi
$42.00
Notes of dried cherry with tart berry fruit
Amarone, Bolla
$116.00
Dry with notes of ripe raisined fruit
Rosso Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi
$43.00
Bouquets of rasberry, cherries and other red fruits
Chianti Classico, San Felice
$36.00
HInts of cherries with herb notes
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale "Tan"
$57.00
Fruity notes of cherries and red berries with a touch of spice
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale "Gold"
$90.00
Nuances of violet, cherry and plum
Tuscan Red, Castello Di Querceto
$25.00
Spicy and slightly sweet a blend of Chianti and Meriot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stemmari
$28.00
Notes of cedar, blackberry and spicy oak
Tuscan Red, Banfi Centine
$38.00
Blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot
AKA Zinfandel, Layer Cake
$39.00
Inky black fruit of jammy black cherries, truffles and creamy expresso
Brachetto, Rosa Regali
$60.00
Sweet sensuous effervescence flavor of rose, cherry and raspberry
Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi
$151.00
Notes of licorice, spicy and cherry
Other Red
Pinot Noir, La Crema, California
$38.00
Balanced with spice and acidity, perfect with red sauce
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$48.00
Cherry, raspberry, dried orange peel and brown sugar
Pinot Noir, La Crema, California
$52.00
Aromas of strawberries, licorice and coffee beans
Merlot, Robert Mondavi "Private Select", California
$35.00
Notes of fresh blueberry and boysenberry
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, California
$119.00
Concentrated aromas of cassis, cherry and cedar
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, California
$45.00
Ripe plum and sweet raisin aromas
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong, California
$43.00
Bold fruit aromas of red plum and boysenberry
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, California
$43.00
Aromas of cassis and black fruit
Cabernet Sauvignon, Geyser Peak, California
$40.00
Fruit forward characteristics of black cherry and blackberry
Cabernet Sauvignon, Educated Guess, Napa
$46.00
Juicy blackberry and cherry fruit
Malbec, Marcus James, Mendoza
$29.00
Subtle plumlike flavors with a slight anise note
Malbec, El Portillo, Argentina
$34.00
Notes of plum and ripe red fruit
Malbec, Alamos, Argentina
$25.00
Hearty and robust with smoke and spice notes
Red Blend, Orin Swift, Prisoner, Napa
$95.00
Bing cherry expressa, fig and oak
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
4:30pm - 9:30pm
About Us
When we first decided to open a restaurant, we wanted something that would symbolize both Texas and the united states. we found a hundred year old barn in bastrop that was perfect.our emblem is ablend of Texas,American, & Italian flags. the naame "cavatore" & its coat of arms is over 800 years old & comes from a small medieval village in northern Italy, near acqui, in Piedmont; land of barolo,barbear & dolcetto d' alba wines, truffles & of course, fantastic food.