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Quattro by Piazza Italia
905 West Main Street - Ste 18A
Durham, NC 27701
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Wine Menu
Lunch Menu
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
$9.50
fresh squid, semolina flour and herbs, served with our signature bagna cauda and pomodoro sauces garnished with a fresh lemon
Bruschetta Alla Romana
$8.00
roasted garlic crostini topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic & basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Cozze Mediterraneo
$15.00
fresh mussels, garlic, shallots, white wine, roma tomato & basil in a lemon butter sauce with homemade crostini
Ravioli Quattro Formaggio
$8.00
four cheese ravioli, breaded and fried golden, served with our signature pomodoro sauce for dipping
Zuppa
Tomato Basil Soup
fresh made tomato basil creamy soup garnished with house made croutons
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $6.00
Soup of the Day
chef's choice of fresh home-made soup
Insalate
add any of the following items to your cesare, mista or chop: grilled chicken $4, grilled shrimp $5, fried calamari $5, grilled ny strip $6
Insalata Cesare
fresh romaine hearts in a creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese and croutons
- Small $6.00
- Large $9.00
Insalata Mista
fresh greens with tomato, cucumber, black olives, garbanzo beans with homemade balsamic sundried tomatoes vinaigrette topped with sunflower seeds and red onions
- Small $6.00
- Large $9.00
Chop Salad Italiano
chopped greens, pancetta, mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, gorgonzola and cherry peppers in creamy roasted garlic dressing topped with crispy fried leeks
- Small $6.50
- Large $9.50
Alla Caprese
$12.00
hearty beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella di bufala, red onions, fresh basil chiffonade and our sundried tomatoes balsamic vinaigrette
Dell'aragosta
$14.00
large chunks of lobster sautéed in a warm lemon tarragon sauce with diced roma tomatoes and seedless cucumbers over a bed of fresh spinach
Pasta Fresca
our pasta is made fresh on the premises every day, we use the finest 100% durum flour imported from italy, farm fresh eggs, water, kosher salt and extra virgin olive oil
Pastas
make your choice: spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, rigatoni, squid ink linguine
Sauces
$11.00
make your choice: pomodoro, puttanesca, pesto alfredo, carbonara, alfredo, gorgonzola cream, basil pesto, napolitano, wild mushroom marsala
Addtions
$14.00
make your choice: meat balls, bolognese, chicken, shrimp, veggies
Panini
pressed and toasted sandwiches. add a cup of homemade soup or a green salad or fries for $3
Panini Salami
$6.00
salami, roasted zucchini, onions and mozzarella cheese
Panini Proscuitto
$7.00
prosciutto, mozzarella and tomatoes
Panini Eggplant
$6.00
grilled eggplant, three color peppers, caramelized onions & mozzarella
Panini Pollo
$7.00
grilled chicken, smoked gouda cheese, pesto sauce & roasted red pepper
Panini Veal
$7.50
pan seared veal, picked onions, pancetta, mozzarella and tomatoes
Crostini
toast topped with special italian delicacies. add a cup of homemade soup or a green salad or fries for $3
Crostini Ricota
$2.00
ricotta cheese and herbs spread, prosciutto and cracked black pepper
Crostini Wild Mushroom
$2.00
wild mushroom ragoût on chèvre
Crostini Dried Tomato
$2.00
homemade dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, drizzled with basil olive oil
Crostini Eggplant
$2.00
eggplant & olives tapenade topped with romano pecorino cheese
Crostini Salmon
$2.00
salmon, cream cheese, fennel & capers
Pizzas
hand tossed italian piazza - thin crust
Marinara
$9.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, fresh garlic, basil, evoo
Regina Margherita
$12.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, evoo
Prosciutto Di Parma
$13.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, pesto, sundry tomato, basil, evoo
Funghi
$12.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil, evoo
Salami
$11.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, basil, evoo
Capricciosa
$13.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, pancetta, mozzarella, evoo
Verde
$11.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, sundry tomato, arugula, evoo
Vegetariana
$12.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, onions, basil, evoo
Pollo
$12.00
barbecue sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onions, parsley, evoo
Meat Lovers
$14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, salami, italian sausage, peppers, onions, evoo
Specialitá Della Casa
Ravioli Di Ricotta
$9.50
ricotta & spinach ravioli with fresh tomato and basil in our parmesan alfredo sauce
Eggplant Melanzane Parmigia
$12.00
eggplant parmigiana style with our pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of fresh spaghetti pomodoro
Lasagna Al Forno Italiano
$12.00
fresh pasta sheets, ground beef, italian sausage, ricotta and pomodoro sauce
Rigatoni Siciliana
$13.00
grilled chicken, italian sausage, garlic and wild mushrooms in pomodoro cream sauce tossed with fresh rigatoni and parmesan breadcrumbs
Mezzaluna Di Pesce
$12.00
half-moon shaped ravioli stuffed with salmon and crab, presented with julienne of apples and fresh ginger in a champagne lobster cream sauce
Risotto
ask your server for our daily special risotto
Pollo, Pesce & Vitello
Pollo Parmigiana Romana
$13.00
chicken breast breaded with herbs topped with pomodoro sauce and melted parmesan & mozzarella cheese, served with a side of spaghetti pomodoro
Pollo Marsala
$13.50
pan seared chicken breast with wild mushrooms in our marsala wine butter sauce with a side of fresh linguine
Smoked Gouda Ripiene
$14.00
grilled chicken breast stuffed with smoked gouda, prosciutto, roasted red pepper and basil in a lemon wine sauce, served with fresh spaghetti aglio e olio
Linguine Adriatico
$17.00
shrimp and scallops sautéed with artichokes, calamata olives, sundried tomatoes, capers and basil in white lemon sauce over fresh linguine
Vitello Parmigiana Alfredo
$14.00
veal breaded with herbs topped with pomodoro sauce and melted parmesan & mozzarella cheese, served with a side of fresh fettuccine alfredo
Filetto Di Sole Milanese
$15.00
fresh filet of sole breaded with parmesan and herbs, sautéed till golden topped with lemon butter sauce with roma tomatoes and basil over creamy saffron risotto
Kids
add chicken $2, add meatball $3, add shrimp $4, add veggies $2
Chicken Tenders with Fries
$5.95Kids Cheese Pizza
$5.95Spaghetti Pomodoro
$5.95Fettuccine Alfredo
$5.95Desserts
Chocolate Cake
$7.00
luxurious chocolate & chocolate ganache layer cake served with homemade rum and raisin gelato drizzled with rich chocolate sauce
Lavender Crème Brulee
$8.00
house-made rich vanilla custard with a lavender pinch, topped with a layer of warm brittle caramel
Crostata
$8.50
warm italian baked apple tart served with homemade vanilla bean gelato
Tiramisu Cake
$8.00
italian cake with mascarpone cream with lady fingers soaked in coffee syrup topped with fresh whipped cream
Tropical Delight
$7.50
delicate warm upside down pineapple cake served with home-made coconut gelato paired with passion fruit sauce and flakes of toasted coconut
Southern Praline Cheese Cake
$8.50
velvety cheesecake topped with crispy pecan served with bourbon caramel sauce & candied orange
Antipasti
Cozze Mediterraneo
$15.00
fresh mussels, garlic, shallots, white wine, roma tomato & basil in a lemon butter sauce with homemade crostini
Calamari Fritti
$9.50
fresh squid, semolina flour and herbs, served with our signature bagna cauda and pomodoro sauces garnished with a fresh lemon
Tuscan Fish Fry
$12.50
strips of fresh sea bass, lightly coated with seasoned flour, fried to perfection served with scallion mustard sauce and fresh lime
Ravioli Quattro Formaggio
$8.00
four cheese ravioli, breaded and fried golden, served with our signature pomodoro sauce for dipping
Bruschetta Alla Romana
$8.00
roasted garlic crostini topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic & basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Zuppa
Tomato Basil Soup
fresh made tomato basil creamy soup garnished with house made croutons
- Bowl $6.00
Soup of the Day
chef's choice of fresh home-made soup
Insalate
add any of the following items to your cesare, mista, arancia or chop: grilled chicken $4, grilled shrimp $5, fried calamari $5, grilled ny strip $6
Insalata Cesare
fresh romaine hearts in a creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese and croutons
- Small $6.00
- Large $9.00
Insalata Mista
fresh greens with tomato, cucumber, black olives, garbanzo beans with homemade balsamic sundried tomatoes vinaigrette topped with sunflower seeds and red onions
- Small $6.00
- Large $9.00
Insalata Arancia
spinach, gorgonzola, mandarin orange, candied pecan served with housemade orange & basil vinaigrette
- Small $7.00
- Large $10.50
Chop Salad Italiano
chopped greens, pancetta, mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, gorgonzola and cherry peppers in creamy roasted garlic dressing topped with crispy fried leeks
- Small $6.50
- Large $9.50
Alla Caprese
$13.00
hearty beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella di bufala, red onions, fresh basil chiffonade and our sundried tomatoes balsamic vinaigrette
Dell'aragosta
$15.00
large chunks of lobster sautéed in a warm lemon tarragon sauce with diced roma tomatoes and seedless cucumbers over a bed of fresh spinach
Pasta Fresca
our pasta is made fresh on the premises every day, we use the finest 100% durum flour imported from italy, farm fresh eggs, water, kosher salt and extra virgin olive oil
Pastas
make your choice: spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, rigatoni, squid ink linguine
Sauces
$12.00
make your choice: pomodoro, puttanesca, pesto alfredo, carbonara, alfredo, gorgonzola cream, basil pesto, napolitano, wild mushroom marsala
Additions
$16.00
make your choice: meat balls, bolognese, chicken, shrimp, veggies
Specialitá Della Casa
Frutti Di Mare
$29.00
fettuccine tossed with shrimp, lobster, scallops with our lobster sauce garnished with arugula and fresh tomatoes
Rigatoni Siciliana
$18.00
grilled chicken, italian sausage, garlic and wild mushrooms in pomodoro cream sauce tossed with fresh rigatoni and parmesan breadcrumbs
Mezzaluna Di Pesce
$17.00
half-moon shaped ravioli stuffed with salmon and crab, presented with julienne of apples and fresh ginger in a champagne lobster cream sauce
Lasagna Al Forno Italiano
$15.00
fresh pasta sheets, ground beef, italian sausage, ricotta and pomodoro sauce
Eggplant Melanzane Parmigiana
$14.00
eggplant parmigiana style with our pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of fresh spaghetti pomodoro
Ravioli Di Ricotta
$13.00
ricotta & spinach ravioli with fresh tomato and basil in our parmesan alfredo sauce
Risotto
ask your server for our daily special risotto
Pesce
Linguine Adriatico
$25.00
shrimp and scallops sautéed with artichokes, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, capers and basil in white wine lemon sauce over fresh linguine
Grilled Bay Tuna
$23.00
marinated tuna steaks grilled and served over creamy black and white linguine tossed with spinach and lemon butter sauce
Filet of Sole Milanese
$24.00
fresh filet of sole breaded with parmesan and herbs, sautéed till golden topped with lemon butter sauce with roma tomatoes and basil over creamy saffron risotto
Gamberi & Capesante Pesto
$21.00
shrimp, scallops & sundry tomatoes perfect tossed with pesto cream sauce linguine
Horseradish Crusted Salmon
$23.00
fresh salmon fillet topped with crust of herbs, horseradish and crushed almonds served with grilled zucchini and squash with a prosecco cream sauce and cappers
Sea Bass Capiche
$24.00
sea bass baked to perfection with a layer of crab meat topped with hollandaise sauce served with sautéed mixed vegetables
Pollo
Smoked Gouda Ripiene
$19.00
grilled chicken breast stuffed with smoked gouda, prosciutto, roasted red pepper and basil in a lemon wine sauce, served with fresh spaghetti aglio e olio
Pollo Parmigiana Romana
$17.00
chicken breast breaded with herbs topped with pomodoro sauce and melted parmesan & mozzarella cheese, served with a side of spaghetti pomodoro
Pollo Marsala
$17.00
pan seared chicken breast with wild mushrooms in our marsala wine butter sauce with a side of fresh linguine
Vitello and Bistecca
Bistecca Toscana
$28.00
ribeye steak marinated in garlic, olive oil and rosemary, grilled and served with tuscan roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus with a wine demi glaze sauce
Vitello Della Casa
$24.00
pan seared veal topped with maine crab meat, served over saffron risotto and grilled asparagus with tarragon lemon butter sauce
Vitello Parmigiana Alfredo
$19.00
veal breaded with herbs topped with pomodoro sauce and melted parmesan & mozzarella cheese, served with a side of fresh fettuccine alfredo
Kids
add chicken $2, add meatball $3, add shrimp $4, add veggies $2
Chicken Tenders with Fries
$5.95Kids Cheese Pizza
$5.95Spaghetti Pomodoro
$5.95Fettuccine Alfredo
$5.95Desserts
Chocolate Cake
$7.00
luxurious chocolate & chocolate ganache layer cake served with homemade rum and raisin gelato drizzled with rich chocolate sauce
Lavender Crème Brulee
$8.00
house-made rich vanilla custard with a lavender pinch, topped with a layer of warm brittle caramel
Crostata
$8.50
warm italian baked apple tart served with homemade vanilla bean gelato
Tiramisu Cake
$8.00
italian cake with mascarpone cream with lady fingers soaked in coffee syrup topped with fresh whipped cream
Tropical Delight
$7.50
delicate warm upside down pineapple cake served with home-made coconut gelato paired with passion fruit sauce and flakes of toasted coconut
Southern Praline Cheese Cake
$8.50
velvety cheesecake topped with crispy pecan served with bourbon caramel sauce & candied orange
Sparkling Wines
Zardetto, Prosecco, Italy, Nv, 187ml Split
$12.00
ripe peach, white flowers, minerality
Moet Chandon "Imperial", France, Nv, 187ml Split
$25.00
apple, citrus, brioche, bright acidity, minerality
White Wines
Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2011
$7.00
green apple, pear, lemon, lime, bright acidity, effervescent
Lamblin, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2011
$12.00
apple, lemon, chalk, bright acicity, full bodied, balanced
Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2012
$10.00
ripe apple, vanilla, toast, butter, full bodied
Dr. Loosen "Dr. L", Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2011
$9.00
apple, lemon, crushed rocks, honey, bright acidity
Mohua, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2011
$10.00
grapefruit, passionfruit, guava, lemongrass, bright acidity
Zenato, Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2012
$10.00
lemon, pear, creamy, bright acidity, minerality
Red Wines
Cono Sur "Bicicleta", Pinot Noir, Chile, 2010
$8.00
black cherry, strawberry, raspberry, light bodied
Grapesmith & Crusher, Cabernet Sauv. , Columbia V, Wa, 10
$10.00
black currant, blackberry, dark cherries, vanilla, silky tannins
Chateau Mont-Redon, Cotes Du Rhone, France 2010
$10.00
dark berries, raspberry, pepper, herbs
Fattoria Il Palagetto, Chianti Colli Senesi, Italy, 2010
$10.00
cherries, raspberries, anise, black currant, baking spices
Durigutti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2011
$12.00
jammy blackberry, plum, mint chocolate, bright acidity
Clerico
White Sangria
perfect flavored combination of pinot grigio, fine sugar, lemon juice, apple and orange slices with a fresh sparkling flavor
- Pitcher $25.00
Sangria
Dry Red Wine
opeach schnapps, sour apple schnapps, triple sec. orange juice, cranberry juice, apple and orange slices with a fresh sparkling flavor
- Pitcher $25.00
Dessert Wine
Chateau La Fleur, Sauternes, France, 2010 (375ml)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Hardy's Whiskers Blake, Tawny, Australia
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $36.00
Bodega Dios Baco, Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain (375ml)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Yalumba "Antique Museum Reserve", Tawny, Australia, Nv
- Glass $9.75
- Bottle $34.00
Yalumba "Museum Muscat", Australia, Nv (375ml)
- Glass $9.75
- Bottle $34.00
Banfi "Rosa Regale, Italy, Nv 187ml Split
- Bottle $14.00
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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:
Closed
About Us
Piazza Italia began as a dream of Raquel Siqueira, one of the owners, and in her dream she visualized the entire concept, with the colors, features and menu. Since then, we have been very busy transforming her dream into reality.Located in the heart of downtown Durham NC, Brightleaf Square, Piazza Italia Restaurant offers distinctive menu featuring fresh pasta, Italian hospitality and local enjoyment. Menu highlights include house-made pastas and gelato.The restaurant is part of a pair of historic tobacco warehouses built between 1900 and 1904 in downtown Durham.