Warm Mozzarella$15 / $19Extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper
Mozzarella e Prosciutto$19 / $17Extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper, served with generous portions of sliced prosciutto
Mozarella Caprese$17.00Vine-ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and roasted peppers
(meant to be shared)$19.00
Burrata and Pancetta$19.00Buratta cheese, grilled Italian bacon and roasted tomato chutney
Crab Arancini$19 / $25Fried risotto balls stuffed with lump crab meat, mozzarella and peas, served on pesto cream sauce
Lobster Casserole$25 / $18Poached lobster in a creamy lobster sauce, then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden
Artichoke Francese$18 / $19Lightly battered, sautéed in a butter and lemon wine sauce
Braised Beef Bruschetta$19 / $18Slow simmered beef with chianti caramelized onions, sprinkled with Gorgonzola
Ricotta$18 / $17Toasted crostini, local honey, pistachio nuts, black pepper and fresh basil
Funghi al Forno$17 / $19This deliciously cheesy mushroom casserole is wonderfully flavored with fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, a kiss of cream and melted mozzarella
Octopus$19.00With capers, olives, tomatoes, onion and garlic
Caesar Salad$11 / $19Crisp romaine lettuce with house-made Caesar dressing, tossed with garlic croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese
Octopus Panzanella$19 / $12Thinly shaved octopus over a salad with bread, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, cucumbers, onion and lemon
The Ultimate Wedge$12.00A cool, crisp wedge of fresh iceberg lettuce, roma tomatoes, red onions, garlic, house dressings, gorgonzola crumbles and all the pork (Guanciale, pancetta and prosciutto), topped with a sweet balsamic glaze
Risotto Bianco or Polenta$27.00(gluten-free options available)
Shrimp Scampi$27 / $24Sautéed shrimp with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil
Mushroom & Gorgonzola$24 / $36A blend of yellow oyster, shiitake, crimini and portabella mushrooms, pancetta and Gorgonzola cream sauce
Seafood Risotto from Southern Italy$36 / $26Baby clams, mussels, octopus, shrimp and sea scallops in a luscious tomato wine sauce
Polpette$26.00A trio of house-made meatballs baked with four cheeses, tomato sauce and whipped ricotta, served over creamy Parmesan polenta
(gluten-free options available)$26.00
Cacio E Pepe$26 / $27Bucatini tossed in pecorino cheese and cracked black peppercorns
Franco Style$29.00
Traditional Pasta Carbonara$27.00Strozzapreti pasta with Guanciale, Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese and beaten eggs. Make it Franco Style with all the pork! Add Guanciale, pancetta and prosciutto for an additional +2
Franco Style$29 / $26
Mafalda con Manzo Brasato$26.00Braised beef that has been simmering for six hours, tomato sauce and parmigiana cheese
Bucatini all’Amatriciana$26 / $29Pancetta, onions, tomatoes, red wine and Romano cheese
Pappardelle with Duck Ragù$29 / $30Duck ragù is a classic dish in Italy. It is made with a long-simmered duck confit sauce that is intensely flavorful
Pasta Napolitano$30 / $27Rotelli pasta, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, onions and peas, served in a pink sauce
Paglia E Fino$27 / $39Fresh green and white pasta, Alfredo sauce with peas and Guanciale
Pappardelle all’Aragosta$39.00Lobster meat, shallots, mushrooms, in a brandy and lobster cream sauce
Vitello$45.00
Osso Bucco$45 / $32Slow-roasted veal shank with natural braising, served with a creamy Parmesan risotto alla Milanese
Veal Saltimbocca$32.00Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a lemon wine sauce with artichoke hearts, capers and sage
Alla Griglia$60 / $6216oz grilled veal chop with fresh Italian herbs and natural jus
Sicilian Style$62.00Our Alla Griglia with forest mushrooms and a marsala wine sauce
Bistecca$48.00
Beef Tenderloin$48 / $378oz filet mignon with a forest mushroom demi-glace
NY Strip Gorgonzola$37 / $4912oz strip with a crisp Gorgonzola crust and a tender, juicy center
Delmonico Steak$49 / $6916oz ribeye steak seasoned with only salt and pepper, then topped with herb compound butter
Steak & Lobster$69.008oz tenderloin smothered with poached lobster in a creamy lobster sauce
Pollo$26.00
Chicken Cacciatore$26 / $28Chicken thighs simmered in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, mushrooms, olives and capers, served over polenta
Chicken Gianni$28 / $29Grilled chicken topped with prosciutto, spinach, roasted peppers and Asiago cheese served with mushroom brandy sauce
Chicken Scarpariello$29 / $24Roasted chicken thighs, Italian sausage, hot and sweet peppers, garlic, onions and potatoes
Parmesan-Crusted Lemon Chicken$24.00Breaded chicken cutlets simmered in a lemon butter and parsley sauce
Pesce$27.00
Branzino Francese$27 / $35Mild-flavored, flaky, white Mediterranean Sea Bass in a butter, lemon, wine and parsley sauce
Wild Caught Halibut$35 / $32Roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, kalamata olives and capers, served with pasta
Chilean Sea Bass$32 / $29With a pistachio pesto and spicy extra virgin Calabrian Chili olive oil, served with polenta
Salmon$29 / $41Pan-seared salmon in a creamy sauce with spinach and a roasted tomato chutney
Seared Sea Scallops$41.00With a pea saffron risotto and fried Prosciutto
Borgo Magredo Prosecco Brut D.O.C Veneto, Italy$10.00Lime, lemongrass and honeysuckle are the enticing primary aromas in this fun and lively wine. On the palate, green apples and Bartlett pears work in tandem with the crisp acidity to create a vibrant and enticing finish.
Domestic
Local Microbrews$6.00
Avery White Rascal Wheat
Boulder$6.5 / $6.5
Upslope Craft Lager
Boulder$6.5 / $5.5
Fat Tire
Fort Collins$5.5 / $5.5
Laughing Lab
Colorado Springs$5.5 / $7
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
Fort Collins$7.00
Odell IPA
Fort Collins$7.00
Imported$6.00
Moretti
Italy$6.00
Peroni
Italy$6.00
Peroni N / A
Italy$6.00
Domestic$5.00
Coors Banquet$5.00
Coors Light$5.00
Miller Light$5.00
Dessert Menu$10.00
Limoncello Cheesecake$10.00Graham cracker crust, lemon cheesecake with limoncello curd and topped with toasted meringue
Seasonal Cannoli$10.00 / $11.00Seasonal fillings and flavors in a crisp shell November: Cranberry and white chocolate pistachio
Torta Cioccolanti e Frutti$11.00 / $8.00Gluten free chocolate cake with seasonal fruit compote
Gelato$8.00 / $10.00Seasonal selection of flavors
Espresso Zabliogne$10.00 / $12.00Kahlua flavored Italian custard with pignoli and meringue cookies
Baked Alaska$12.00 / $10.00Spumoni ice cream sandwiched between layers of genoise sponge and topped with toasted meringue and flambeed table side
Affogato al Caffe$10.00 / $15.00Vanilla ice cream with espresso poured over, add a liqueur + 4
Dessert Special$15.00Weekly rotating selection of seasonal flavors
Basement Stash
House White$9.50
House White by the Glass
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay$9.50
Whites$12.00
Masi “Masianco” Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy DOCs$12.00Soft and refreshing with aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, pear, lime zest and white flowers. The extra body in this wine comes from the light appassimento given to the Verduzzo. Long, dry finish.
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay, California$11.00Toasted oak, notes of pineapple, mango and papaya, baked apple and a hint of citrus, Butter, vanilla and overall balance.
La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey, California$12.00Bright citrus, apricot and honeydew aromas. Flavors include yellow plum, tropical fruit, crisp apple and spice.
Cavit Moscato, Italy$10.00Honeysuckle and lime blossoms in this pretty peach sipper. Simple, straight-forward sweetness.
Relax Riesling, Germany$11.00Aromas of ripe exotic fruits and peaches. The natural sweetness in the wine is balanced with acidity.
La Cappuccina Sauvignon Blanc, Veneto, Italy$11.00Intense, bright straw-yellow color with aromas of citrus (grapefruit), peach, sage, and green apple.
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00Aromas of vibrant currant, grapefruit, lemongrass, bell pepper and gooseberry flavors that linger on the dry, clean finish
Rosé$11.00
M. Chapoutier “Belleruche” Rosé, Cotes du Rhone, France$11.00An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and flowers. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness.
Beringer White Zinfandel, California$9.00Strawberry and watermelon aromas with a touch of citrus, candied strawberry and cherry in this sweet wine.
AIX Rosé, Provence, France
Sparkling Wine$10.00
Cinzano Asti Spumante, Piedmont, Italy
House Red Wine$9.50
House Red Wine by the Glass$9.50Lambrusco, Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir
Italian Red Wine
Illuminati Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Riparosso,” Abruzzo, Italy$12.00Bright aromas of ripe red cherry and blackberry blend with accents of cinnamon, clove and chopped herbs. It's supple in feel on the palate, driven by juicy berry flavors and supported by soft, rounded tannins
Badia al Colle Chianti DOCG, Italy$10.00Terrific fragrance of red fruit and flower petals lead to a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit. It’s a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit
Banfi Chianti Classico, DOCG, Italy$12.00A wine with a complex aroma in which the scents of plum and blackberry jam abound, enriched with notes of vanilla, licorice and leather, resulting from the aging. On the palate it is balanced and persistent.
Centine Rosso by Banfi IGT Tuscany, Italy$10.00A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with sweet and fruity aromas accompanied by notes of vanilla. An elegant wine, in which the fullness and softness of the body are well balanced by a good acidity.
Domestic Red Wine$10.00
Hahn Winery Pinot Noir, California$10.00Flavors recalling black plums and black cherry. Rounded tannins and a dash of acidity combine for a beautiful balanced and clean finish.
Lyric Pinot Noir, Monterey, CA
Clos du Bois Merlot, California$10.00Deep ruby red in color, this Merlot displays aromas of black cherry, brown spice, and light toasty oak. In the mouth, the wine has a rich texture with concentrated blackberry fruit and notes of mocha.
Amalaya Malbec, Salta, Argentina$10.00From some of the highest altitude Malbec vineyards in the world, Amalaya, or “It’s a Miracle” Malbec has intense aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and vanilla spice cake with a creamy, dry finish.
Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon, California$11.00Rich, generous fruit characteristics and soft tannins balanced by hints of sweet oak and a velvety smooth finish. Layered notes of ripe blackberry, plum and dark fruit jam on the palate are complemented by well-integrated hints of caramel, mocha, and vanilla.
Freakshow Zinfandel, Michael David Winery, California$10.00Blazing red berry, cherry and dark fruit while flirting with pepper and spice notes. Medium-bodied and graceful with fine tannins, toasted oak and a lingering spice-laced finish.
The Stag Red Blend, Paso Robles, California$12.00Vibrant dark berry aromas, layered flavors of boysenberry, black cherry and plum sit alongside sweet spice notes of vanilla, chocolate, and mocha. Full and luscious, with a round texture and body that is mouth-coating and supple.
The Prisoner Red Blend, California
Basement Stash$56.00
Paladino Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy$56 / $50Medium body with a nose of blackberry, strawberry, and cherry. Well balanced with stony minerality.
Fontanabianca Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy$50 / $48Flavors of elderberries, blueberry muffins and dried spices with ripe tannins and a touch of citrus blossom.
Ca’del Sarto Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany, Italy$48 / $46Generous aroma of red fruit and delicate spicy notes. Soft, with good structure, balanced and with good length.
Modello Red Blend, Trevenesie Rosso, Italy$46 / $50A well-structured, fresh, and fruity red with soft tannins and notes of cherry, plum, and spices.
Anterra Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy$50 / $46It features a ruby red color, an intense fragrance with fruity hints of red cherries and wild berries.
Hess ‘Maverick Ranches’ Sauvignon Blanc, California$46 / $48Ripe nectarine, lychee, mango and a hint of citrus blossom. On the palate, it is light yet full of flavor, showcasing citrus and tropical fruits balanced by bright acid with a clean, crisp finish.
Caldaro Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$48 / $85A crisp and refreshing Pinot Grigio from northeastern Italy with flavors of pears, apple, and citrus. Balanced by floral notes and subtle minerality.
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial, France$85 / $35This Champagne is well pleasing to the palate with a balance of mineral dryness and creamy richness, along with ripe fruit flavors.
Vita Vivet Cava Brut Catalonia, Spain$35 / $50An organic Cava coming from Spain with juicy character, stone fruit flavors, and a clean dry finish.
J Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Monterey, California$50 / $39Meyer lemon, ripe apple, pear, and apricot. Integrated flavors of pear, lemon cream, chalky minerality, and baking spice.
Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmonte, Italy$39 / $38Aromatic with hints of raspberries, strawberries and rose petals. Fresh raspberries, with crisp acidity and a sweet finish.
Cusumano Angimbé Tenuta Ficuzza, Sicily, Italy$38.00Ripe and fruity nose of pineapple, yellow apple, lemon blossom, and pear with subtle hints of honey.