caro mio
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.