valentine’s day menu 2011

seating times are 4, 6, and 8 pm.

reservation with credit card required.  

please call early 773-275-5000

appetizers

calamari fritti   fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic      $14.95

insalata di calamari  fresh calamari marinated with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, celery, garlic, black olives and red peppers  $14.95

insalata di fagioli  con boconcini  tender green beans marinated with balsamic vinegar, oregano and garlic, served with thick slices of bocconcini mozzarella  $13.95

bruschetta con boconcini mozzarella   crusty bread topped with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and thick slices of fresh boconcini mozzarella          $13.95

insalata di caprese tomato slices topped with fresh boconcini mozzarella and basil, finished with balsamic vinegar—garnished with imported sicilian olives                                                   $14.95

entrees

linguini frutta di mare  shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels in an extra virgin olive oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper     $27.95

zuppa di pesce   calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, and salmon in a lightly spicy marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini in a seafood sauce                                      $30.95

lasagne caro mio homemade meat lasagna—topped with a creamy meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese  $22.95pappardelle porcini imported italian porcini mushrooms sautéed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream         $22.95

cavatelli con salsiccia   homemade cavatelli in a delicious homemade pesto sauce, with homemade sausage  $22.95

wheat pasta or pappardelle primavera  homemade wheat pasta or homemade pappardelle pasta with carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese       $22.95

spinach gnocchi gorgonzola  homemade spinach gnocchi in our delicious creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce                                                                     $22.95

pollo piemontese   tender chicken sautéed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce           $26.95

osso buco milanese   tender beef shanks sautéed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic, white wine and marinara sauce                         $26.95

salmone portofino  salmon sautéed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions       $26.95

salmone picatta salmon cooked in a delicious sauce of lemon, white wine, garlic and capers, served over linguini  $26.95

vitello piemontese   tender veal sautéed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce                            $26.95

penne matriciana   penne pasta with homemade italian sausage and meatballs, served in a homemade marinara sauce filled with, onions, sliced pancetta, white wine, garlic and parmesan cheese              $22.95

risotto gorgonzola   $26.95// with chicken or homemade italian sausage                                                       $29.95

risotto primavera  with carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini  $26.95//with chicken or homemade Italian sausage  $29.95

desserts

tira misu, cheesecake, sorbets, and chocolate soufflé         $8.95

(Caro Mio, will be charging $10.00 for a split plate fee and

18% gratuity on parties of 6 or more.  Thank You.)