in-house roasted red peppers with shaved artichoke hearts, pignoli nuts and golden raisins, tossed with white truffle oil
Carpaccio Of Beef
$10.00
topped with a wild arugula & vadalia onion salad
Bruschetta
$7.00
toasted foccocia bread topped with plum
tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and parmesan
Pane Cotta
$8.00
sauteed escarole, white beans, garlic, italian bread topped with parmesan cheese & baked in a cassarole
Zuppa Di Clams
$10.00
steamed in a roasted garlic, white wine & tomato basil broth served with toasted crustini
Roasted Portabello
$9.00
topped with gorgonzola and toasted pine nuts,
served over mixed greens and drizzled
with sun-dried tomato oil
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
$10.00
served with spicy home made sausage
and garlic in xvoo
Eggplant Rollatini
$9.00
sauteed eggplant rolled with roasted pepper ricotta baked in our own marinara
Herb-crusted Goat Cheese
$10.00
served warm over mixed greens, topped with
caramelized onions, oven-dried tomatoes,
& a toasted crostini
Fried Fresh Mozzarella
$9.00
served with a lemon caper raddachio sauce
Insalata
Classic Caesar
$7.00
crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a zesty
anchovy and parmesan dressing,
topped with garlic croutons
Insalata Mista
$6.00
romaine and radicchio tossed with a balsamic
vinaigrette topped with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and plum tomatoes
Warm Spinach Salad
$9.00
topped with caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes & gorgonzola in a
warm balsamic dressing
Arugula & Prosciutto Di Parma
$9.00
wild italian arugula & red onions
tossed in lemon & xvoo served on a
bed of prosciutto di parma
Pasta
All Pastas Are Fresh And Made In-house.
Marinara
$13.00
bucatini tossed in a plum tomato sauce with fresh garlic, basil and spices
Arrabbiata
$13.00
bucatini tossed in a plum tomato sauce with fresh garlic, basil, spices and crushed red pepper
Alfredo
black pepper fettuccine tossed in a heavy cream sauce of garlic and reggiano parmesan
$15.00
Add Chicken$6.00
Add Shrimp$10.00
Ali Olio With Anchovies
$14.00
angel hair and toasted garlic in xvoo finished with anchovies and crushed red pepper
pasta Cosi
$18.00
penne with sauteed broccoli rabe, sweet crumbled sausage, white beans,
sun-dried tomatoes and garlic topped with parmesan cheese
Bolognese
$17.00
parsley and garlic rigatoni in a classic tomato meat sauce with veal, beef and pork
Capricciosa
$16.00
penne with wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic deglazed with
balsamic vinegar and finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley
Salsicce E Finocchietto
$17.00
roasted red pepper fusilli and sauteed sweet crumbled sausage,
toasted fennel seed, garlic and marinara with a touch of cream and parmesan
Gorgonzola Di Marino
$17.00
spinach linguine and sauteed chicken breast with plum tomatoes, spinach and
toasted pignoli nuts, simmered with chicken broth, gorgonzola and herbs
Amatriciana
$16.00
bucatini with diced onions, pancetta, smoked bacon and garlic in a tomato sauce
finished with white wine and crushed red pepper
Mulberry Street Special
$17.00
spinach linguine tossed in a fresh clam sauce, red or white
Puttanesca
$16.00
angel hair pasta with plum tomatoes, capers, anchovies, and black olives
drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Vodka Sauce
roasted red pepper fusilli tossed in a pink vodka sauce , finished with scallions
$14.00
Add Chicken$6.00
Add Shrimp$10.00
Add Lobster$12.00
Famous Lobster Ravioli
$19.00
served with a roasted plum tomato and garlic sauce
Piatti
Scampi Cosi
$22.00
jumbo shrimp tossed with plum tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and
sweet green peas in our signature scampi butter served over angel hair pasta
Grilled Pork Chop
$23.00
served in a herb brown sauce with white beans, plum tomatoes,
spicy cherry peppers and scallions served over broccoli rabe
Saltimbocca
sauteed tender vealor chicken layered with parma prosciutto
and sage served over spinach topped with wild mushrooms
and a marsala brown sauce
Chicken$17.00
Veal$19.00
Chilean Sea Bass
$28.00
herb seared, served over lobster and white truffle mashed potato
with a lemon butter white wine sauce, capers and cherry tomotoes
Sole Florentine
$19.00
fresh filet of sole, egg dipped and sauteed in lemon, butter,
and white wine served over spinich and shitake mushrooms
Bracciole
$18.00
rolled beef with golden raisins, pignoli nuts and parmesan
simmered til tender in our own marinara sauce and served over rigatoni
Grilled Veal Chop
grilled in a porcini mushroom reduction,
served with white truffle mashed potato and a grilled vegetable
Welcome to the online home of BILLY'S PASTA COSÌ Italian Eatery. You may use our Web-site to purchase our fresh sauces or gift certificates online, see what's new, review our menu and wine list, check out famous patrons, and drop Billy a line. "Così" is an Italian word that means "like this" in English. Chef/Owner Billy DiLegge encourages you to discover how he does Northern Italian cuisine at his restaurant in Branford, Connecticut. You'll relish in the homemade pasta and fresh sauces that make up our regional Italian menu. Originally a retail outlet for Billy to sell his famous pasta and sauces, our facility has grown to accommodate cozy indoor and comfortable outdoor seating. Bridging the gap between old school and contemporary cool, we combine an intimate, upscale ambiance with traditional service and quality