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Il Palio
5 Corporate Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
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Spring and Summer 2021
Per Cominciare
La Minestra di Oggi
Seasonal soup, preparation changes daily
- P/A
Lattughe, Cetrioli, Rapanelli e Pomodori
$9.00
Mixed field greens with cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, radishes, in a caramelized shallot red wine vinaigrette
Tagliere di Salumi, Formaggi e Gnocco Fritto
$19.00
Thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Soppressata, Porchetta, Cacciatorini with Parmesan cheese, mixed olives, and Modena style fried dough
Carpaccio di Barbabietole Gialle con Finocchi Canditi e Asparagi
$15.00
Roasted yellow beet carpaccio with a Sambuca candied fennel, asparagus Ash goat cheese salad in an orange/honey dressing and toasted pistachios
Carciofi Croccanti al Parmigiano, Limone e Menta
$14.00
Flash fried artichokes over a lemon aioli, dusted with Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced mint
Giulio Cesare
$11.00
Romaine heart salad with Taralli croutons, house made Caesar dressing and shaved Parmesan
Carpaccio di Tonno con Insalatina di Pomodori Gialli Sedano, Mango e Rughetta
$17.00
Thinly sliced yellowfin tuna carpaccio topped with a salad of yellow tomatoes, celery hearts, mango, and baby arugula in a lime dressing
Fritto di Calamari con Zucchini e Piccante di Pomodoro
$16.00
Flash fried calamari and zucchini served with a lightly spiced marinara sauce
Burrata e Fave alla Romana
$15.00
Imported Burrata cheese with thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, fresh fava beans, and roasted peppers dusted with spicy breadcrumbs
Gamberoni alla Griglia con Puré di Fagioli alla Salvia e Cicorie
$18.00
Blackened jumbo shrimp served over cannellini bean puree flavored with fresh sage, sauteed dandelions, aromatic herbs, and roasted cherry tomatoes
Le Pizze
Margherita Primavera-Estate
$11.00
Thinly sliced fresh tomato, mozzarella, and a touch of light pesto
Scarpariello
$14.00
Grilled chicken breast, hot and sweet Italian sausages, hot cherry peppers, tomato, and mozzarella
Gorgonzola e Fichi
$14.00
Imported gorgonzola, thinly sliced black mission figs, caramelized Vidalia onions, baby arugula, and aged balsamic drizzle
Fresca e Leggera
$13.00
Burrata cheese, marinated baby artichokes, aspargus, fresh fava beans, spring onions, and fresh tomato bruschetta
Speck e Panna
$15.00
Speck and creamy stracciatella Roquette
Le Insalatone
Add grilled chicken / $7, Add grilled salmon / $10, Add grilled shrimp / $11
Insalata di Tonno con Patate fagiolini e Pomodori con Lattughe Crocanti
$13.00
Crispy lettuce with marinated Italian tuna, Yukon Gold potatoes, string beans, cherry tomatoes in a lemon citronette
Milanese di Pollo con Rughetta
$12.00
Baby arugula salad with avocado, red onions, fresh tomatoes, and chicken Milanese in a balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranea
$11.00
Chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, black olives, basil, and feta cheese with red wine and oregano vinaigrette
Caciocavallo e Vegetali alla Griglia sulla Cicoria
$12.00
Imported Caciocavallo cheese, thinly sliced dandelion chicory, and grilled vegetables with a balsamic vinaigrette
Tricolore e Caprino
$12.00
Chopped tricolore with chickpeas, grilled Portobello mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, and organic goat cheese gratin with red wine oregano vinaigrette
I Primi
Half orders of pasta and risotto available
Lasagna alla Bolognese Antica
House made lasagna layered with a pork, veal, and beef ragú
- $13.00
- $22.00
Fusilli Fatti in Casa con Fave Fresche Porri, Guanciale e Pomodoro
House made fusilli with fava beans, leeks, fresh tomatoes, Guanciale, and Pecorino Romano
- $12.00
- $21.00
Tortelloni di Asparagi e Ricotta di Pecora con Burro Nocciola, Scalogno e Speck
Sheep ricotta and asparagus filled tortelloni over thinly sliced speck with brown butter and marjoram
- $16.00
- $25.00
Cavatelli di Ricotta con la Salciccia di Carmine, Rapini e Peperoncino
House made cavatelli with Carmine's parsley and cheese sausages, pepperoncino, and broccoli rabe
- $15.00
- $24.00
Gnocchi di Patate e Zenzero con Gamberi, Zucchini e Funghi
House made ginger flavored potato gnocchi, shrimp, shitake mushrooms, zucchini, and leeks in a lemon butter sauce
- $17.00
- $26.00
Grano del Giorno
Today's selection of prepared grains, changes daily
- P/A
I Secondi
Pollo "Scarpariello" con Conchiglie
$26.00
De-boned chicken breast and thighs, oven roasted with rosemary, garlic, white wine, and hot calabrese peppers served with broccoli rabe and imported pasta shells
Salmone alla Senape e Dragoncello con Spinaci e Pomodorini
$27.00
Roasted filet of Atlantic salmon encrusted in Dijon and whole grain mustards with fresh tarragon over sautéed spinach, Yukon gold potatoes, and cherry tomatoes
Ippoglosso "Marechiaro"
$34.00
Oven roasted filet of Atlantic Halibut over sauteed escarole, cannellini beans, roasted peppers, grilled zucchini, and Manilla clams in a garlic and white wine sauce
Filetto di Manzo con Puree di Patate ai Piselli e Carotine Glassate
$39.00
Grilled Black Angus filet mignon with fresh peas flavored mashed potatoes and caramelized baby carrots in a green peppercorn sauce
Saltinbocca di Vitello con Patate Arrosto e Vegetali "Estivi"
$32.00
Veal scaloppine pounded with thinly sliced prosciutto and fresh sage served with roasted potatoes and sauteéd summer vegetable medley in a Pinot Grigio sauce
Sogliola Piccata con puree di Patate e Asparagi
$33.00
Oven roasted filet of wild caught sole "Piccata" with mashed potatoes and asparagus in a lemon caper sauce
Petto di Pollo arrosto con Riso Limonato e Taccole
$24.00
Marinated and roasted Frenched chicken breast served with grilled zucchini, lemon scented rice with snow peas in a white balsamic pignoli and golden raisin sauce
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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 - 9:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
About Us
Il Polio was named after the race held each summer in Siana, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality.The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant Polio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siana, Il Polio is creating lasting impressions.