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byob-- no corking fee

everyday menu                   275 - 5000

antipasti

polenta al sugo fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese $7.95
portabella al gratin portabella mushrooms sauteed with extra virgin olive oil and a homemade marinara sauce, then baked with mozzarella cheese $9.95
funghi provinciale domestic mushrooms sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine and marinara $7.95
italian pizza bread crusty bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese $5.95

garlic bread crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese $5.95
melanzana alla griglia eggplant grilled on a flat grill, then baked with a drizzle of marinara and mozzarella cheese $5.95
calamari fritti fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic $11.95
bruschetta con basilico crusty bread topped with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil $10.95

zuppe e insalate

minestrone della casa a hearty italian standard $5.95
tortellini alla fiorentina - homemade chicken broth with spinach and tri-colored cheese stuffed pasta $5.95
pasta e patate a traditional soup from Bari) browned pastini cooked with potatoes, fresh egg, a touch of creme and chicken stock $5.95
insalata di calamari fresh calamari marinated with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, celery, garlic, black olives and red peppers $11.95
insalata di casa $7.95
insalate caprese fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarela, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices. $10.95
Vegetales Mixta alla Grilla  grilled vegetables $9.95
cipollino pomodoro tomato, onions, gorgonzola cheese, extra virgin olive oil, oregano and basil $9.95
insalata di fagioli tender green beans marinated with balsamic vinegar, oregano and garlic $9.95
add fresh slices of boconcini mozzarella $4.00


 

 

pasta fatta in casa

(homemade pasta)


tortelloni di pollo chicken stuffed tortelloni sauteed with julienne sliced chicken breast, white wine, eggplant, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce $17.95
cavatelli con salisiccia cavatelli and homemade sausage in a creamy pesto sauce    $18.95
meat or cheese ravioli (choose your sauce - marinara, bolognese, or oil and garlic-$17.95 // alfredo $18.95)
gnocchi gratinati gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese $18.95
imboltini di melenzana lightly breaded and pan fried eggplant rolled with vermicelli noodles, boconcini mozzarella, basil and parmesan cheese - then topped with more mozzarella cheese and baked $17.95
tri-colored rotolo tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and baked $17.95
pappardelle con porcini imported Italian porcini mushrooms sauteed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream $19.95
pappardelle con pomodoro secco imported sun dried tomatoes in a creamy marscapone cheese sauce $18.95
fettucine alfredo $18.95
fettucine con broccoli e gamberi broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce $19.95

agnelotti rossini half-moon pastas stuffed wtih ricotta cheese in a delicious creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas   $17.95

 

pasta e risotto


rigatoni alla putanesca sauteed with capers, black olives, green olives, anchovies and marinara sauce $19.95
linguini con calamari calamari in a light and mildly spicy red sauce $19.95
pasta aglio e olio pasta with oil and garlic and a touch of red pepper (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle $14.95//pappardelle, fettucine, or cavatelli $16.95)
pasta marinara con basilico (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle $14.95//pappardelle, fettucine, or cavatelli $16.95)
pasta bolognese homemade meat sauce (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle $16.95//pappardelle, fettucine, or cavatelli $18.95)
linguini all’ arrabbiata a delicious, robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers $17.95
pasta carbonara pancetta, egg yolk, and parmesan cheese (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle $16.95//pappardelle, fettucine, or cavatelli $19.95) creamy carbonara - add $2.00
linguini frutta di mare shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper $19.95
melenzana parmigiana lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked $17.95
farfalle alla primavera carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese $16.95
risotto gamberi shrimp and garlic - $18.95

risotto gorgonzola - $17.95//with chicken or homemace sausage  $20.95
risotto con funghi porcini made with imported Italian porcini mushrooms - $19.95

pollo (chicken)


pollo vesuvio half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine $17.95
pollo all' cacciatora half chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked $17.95
pollo all' parmigiana tender pan fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese $17.95
pollo all’ arrabbiata half chicken sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper $17.95
suprema di pollo steamed tender chicken breast stuffed with provolone cheese and prosciutto - served with a side of two cheese ravioli and a creamy gorgonzola sauce $19.95
pollo oregano one-half chicken baked with a fresh lemon sauce, oregano and white wine $17.95


vitello pranzo (veal and beef)


vitello vesuvio tender veal sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges and white wine $17.95
vitello all’ arrabbiata tender veal sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper $19.95
vitello piemontese tender beef shank served in a light cream sauce with porcini mushrooms $19.95
ossobuco milanese veal shanks sauteed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic, $19.95
beef brasciole rolled beef tenderloin stuffed with garlic, parmesan cheese, italian parsley, white wine and marinara sauce $16.95
vitello all' parmigiana pan fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked $17.95

italian giambotta homemade meatballs and sausage cooked with peppers, onions potato, garlic, white wine and homemade marinara sauce $18.95




pesce (seafood)


salmone portofino - salmon sauteed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions $19.95

salmone alla grilla served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta  $19.95
salmone vesuvio - salmon sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, and white wine $18.95
linguine all pescatore putanesca  linguini and shrimp sauteed with capers, black olives, green olives, garlic, anchovies and marinara sauce  $19.95
zuppa di pesce - olive oil, garlic, calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, salmon, marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini $24.95
frittura di pesce - fried clams, shrimp and mahi-mahi $23.95
salmone cartoccio - baked in aluminum foil with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onions, capers, and black olives with salmon    $19.95

extras


homemade italian sausage $4.50
homemade meatballs $4.50
add broccoli to a dish $4.00
add chicken to a dish $4.50
add shrimp to a dish $3.00/each

split plate fee $8.00

extra bread  $2.00



18% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more.