Menu Date: July 2008
Assaggini
Verdure, Olive "Giardiniera" e Ricotto con Basilico
Pane De Casa - with Tuscan olive oil - herb and parmesan grissini breadsticks
Appetizers
Grand Antipasto
Misto - chefs selection of various appetizers and specialties,
generous platter served family-style (serves two) $29
Affettati Misti - artisanal Italian Salami, prosciutto and capicollo ham with mustard fruit relish $16
Prosciutto di Parma - ham with thin slices of seasonal melon $18
Carpaccio di Manzo - Venitian style beef carpaccio with a light mustard sauce $13
Eggplant Caponata - with Sicilian olives and pine nuts, and raisins $14
Caesar Salad - romaine, olive crostini, pomodorini, and shaved parmesan $16
Fresh "Bufala" Mozzarella - vine ripened tomatoes, basil and Tuscan olive oil $15
Insalata Mista - arugula, radicchio, and endive, citrus vinaigrette $12
Galantina di Pollo - cold chicken breast rolled with prosciutto "cotto" and carrots with greens salad $14
Calamari Fritti - with spicy marinara sauce $13
Minestrone di Vedure - fresh garden vegetables and ditalini pasta soup $8
Pasta "Tutto" Italia
Bucatini Gratinati with Italian prosciutto ham, peas and parmesan cream $24
Lasagna al Forno with meat ragu, bechamel and parmesan $24
Tagliolini con Granchio, Pomodorini Alle Erbe - tagliolini pasta topped with crabmeat, sweet tomato and garlic $27
Sacchetti - pasta pillows filled with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and pomdoro sauce $25
Tagliatelle alla Primavera - tagliatelle egg pasta with zucchini, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a light cream sauce $24
Paccheri - pasta tubes calamari, green peas, garlic, herbs, and olive oil $25
Penne Caprese with crushed tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil $24
Cannelloni al Forno - baked with spinach, ricotta, bechamel and parmesan cheese $24
Spaghetti - veal meatballs and pomodoro sauce $24
Pesce E Carne
Fish Filet "all'acqua pazza" with clams, tomato, capers and olives $34
Salmone al forno - baked salmon filet over fagiolini beans with a fresh tomato relish $29
Branzino in Padella - striped bass filet with sweet tomatoes, zucchini and Sardinian "fregoal" $35
Costoletta Di Maiale - grilled pork chop with broccoli rabe and "mostarda di mele Campanine" $30
Petto di Pollo - over roasted chicken breast with tomatos and mozzarella, served with roasted potatoes $26
Pollo Al Mattone - roasted-pressed chicken with lemon, herbs and hot red peppers $26
Tagliata di Manzo with fennel and arugula salad $36
Contorni
Side Dishes $10 each
To
complement your main course selections,
the chef has prepared a few market-fresh side dishes -- ask the
server.
Desserts
Bugie/Chiacchere - Signature anise and Sambuca-flavored crisp pastry with chocolate or apricot sauces $10.00
Zuppa Inglese - trifle cake with candied fruit, vanilla cream and meringue $9.00
Gianduja - Chocolate Torta - chocolate and hazelnut torte with whipped cream and raspberry sauce $10.00
Mocha Tiramisu - mascarpone cheese, espresso coffee, savoiardi biscuits and chocolate $9.00
Cannoli - crisp pastry filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate and candied orange $12
Cinnamon Ricotta Cheesecake - pine nuts, Grappa raisins and apricot sauce $9.00
Copetta Sotto Bosco - berries, zabaglione cream gelato and chocolate sauce $14.00
Gelati and Sorbetti $8.00
Flavors:
Gelati - zabaglione, pistacchio, and Gianduja chocolate
Sorbetti
- Melograno-Pomegranate, chocolate, blood orange and lemon
Beverages
Espressso Coffee $3.50
Double Espresso $5.95
Caffe Americano $2.95
Cappuccino $4.95
Infusions and Tea $4.50
Cappuccino "alla panna" $5.95
Caffe Freddo $4.50
Iced Tea with mint and orange $4.50
Mineral Waters - Pellegrino or Panna $5.00/$6.50
Fresh Lemonade $4.50
Melograno Splash - pomegranate juice, ice and soda $4.50
Soda $3.00
Aranciata, Limonata $4.50