Smothered Meatballs$14 / $17Sterling silver ground beef and Fontanini ground sausage from Chicago blended into a rustic style meatball rolled by hand and lightly pan fried before being simmered in fresh Marinara sauce topped with homemade fresh mozzarella, Parm reggiano, and crispy basil
Mussels Fra Diavolo (Gf with no bread)$17.00Fresh ‘Icy Blue” mussels from Prince Edward’s Island sauteed with shallots and garlic then deglazed with white wine and simmered in a spicy Marinara sauce finished with a touch of butter and fresh basil served with garlic toast
Prosciutto and Burrata (GF with no bread)$21 / $16thinly sliced San Danielle prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, parmigiano reggiano, fresh heirloom grape tomatoes, and toasted baguette with fresh basil butter all garnished with balsamic glaze and imported extra virgin olive oil
Crab and Lobster Bisque$16.00finely chopped mirepoix simmered in a rich and flavorful lobster stock finished with sherry wine and sauteed diced lobster tail and crab meat all garnished with a light truffle cream and fresh herbs
Calamari Frito Misto$16 / $12tender domestic Calamari and marinated fresh and pickled veggies all dusted with seasoned flour and flash fried before being tossed with sea salt, a pinch of crushed red pepper, and finely diced lemon confit served with a lemon aioli and a side of san Marzano tomato sauce
Italian Wedge (GF)$12.00crispy wedge of lettuce topped with creamy gorgonzola and herb dressing, blistered cherry tomatoes, shredded imported prosciutto, pickled red onions, banana pepper rings, and with crumbled gorgonzola
Caesar Salad (GF with no bread)$12.00chopped crisp romaine hearts tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing topped with fresh grated parm reggiano and garlic and herb focaccia crumble
white anchovies available upon request (no charge)$15.00
Cant “Beet” This Salad (GF)$15 / $7fresh roasted golden yellow and red beets, poached asparagus, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, all tossed with a white balsamic and Campari vinaigrette served over a whipped Goat cheese and herb spread garnished with toasted chopped pistachios and crumbled goat cheese
Crispy calamari$10 / $12
Lunch Entrees$16.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$16 / $21lightly battered fresh sliced eggplant layered with san Marzano tomato sauce and melted fresh mozzarella served with small side of pasta or Caesar salad
Flounder Oreganata$21 / $17
Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread$17 / $19crispy baked flat bread topped with a whipped goat cheese spread, shredded mozzarella, chiffonade baby spinach, imported thinly sliced prosciutto, and chopped figs, and all drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Rigatoni Bolognese$19 / $21imported rigatoni pasta simmered with a classic meaty Bolognese ragu finished with a touch of butter, fresh basil, and parm Reggiano
Shrimp Scampi$21 / $19black tiger shrimp sauteed with chopped fresh garlic and shallots then deglazed with white wine and simmered in a fresh lemon and butter sauce with slices asparagus tips and blistered grape tomatoes before being tossed with tuxedo pasta
Open Faced Short Rib Sandwich$19 / $15
Margarita Flatbread$15 / $21fresh thinly sliced tomatoes, roasted garlic confit, a touch of fresh marinara sauce, and sliced house made fresh Mozzarella baked on a thin flatbread and garnished with grated parm Reggiano and fresh basil
Chicken Marsala$21.00all natural chicken breast sauteed with mixed wild mushrooms and finely diced shallots simmered in a classic marsala wine sauce finished with butter and fresh herbs served a broccoli rabe and roasted potato medley
Potato Gnocchi alla Vodka Sauce$21 / $16sauteed shallots, san Danielle prosciutto, mixed wild mushrooms, and baby peas deglazed with ketel one vodka, and simmered with crushed san Marzano tomatoes, and a touch of cream finished with a Calabrian chiles, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Crab and Lobster Bisque$16 / $29finely chopped mirepoix simmered in a rich and flavorful lobster stock finished with sherry wine and sauteed diced lobster tail and crab meat all garnished with a light truffle cream and fresh herbs
Bolo and Burrata$29 / $38traditional slow cooked meaty Bolognese ragu tossed with imported gemelli pasta then finished with a touch of butter, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese all topped with a hand torn ball of creamy burrata cheese
Sushi Grade Tuna with Polenta Cakes$38.00sushi grade tuna steak rubbed with a citrus and herb rub and cooked to a perfect rare, served over crispy polenta cakes all garnished with a putanesca inspired mix of roasted grape tomatoes and mixed imported olives all drizzled with a lemon and caper aioli
First Courses$17.00
Charred Grilled Shrimp “Bruschetta”$19 / $21Corkscrew shrimp marinated in golden honey, roasted garlic, and mild Calabrian Chiles, charred perfectly and served over grilled Italian bread topped with lightly dressed baby arugula, pickled onions, and drizzled with a lemon aioli
Prosciutto and Burrata (GF with no bread)$21.00Thinly sliced San Danielle prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, parmigiano reggiano, fresh heirloom grape tomatoes, and toasted baguette with fresh basil butter all garnished with balsamic glaze and imported extra virgin olive oil
Calamari Frito Misto$21 / $14Mixed fresh garden vegetables and domestic Calamari all marinated then dusted with seasoned flour and flash fried before being tossed with sea salt, fresh herbs, and finely diced lemon confit
Eggplant Rollatini$14.00
Vegetarian option$24. / $14Have an entrée portion of Eggplant Rollatini over Spaghetti,
Smothered Meatballs$14 / $12Sterling silver ground beef and Fontanini ground sausage from Chicago blended into a rustic style meatball rolled by hand and lightly pan fried before being simmered in fresh Marinara sauce topped with homemade fresh mozzarella, Parm reggiano, and crispy basil
White anchovies upon request (no charge)$15.00
Cant “Beet” This Salad (GF)$15 / $14fresh roasted golden and red beets, poached asparagus, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, all tossed with a white balsamic and Campari vinaigrette served over a whipped Goat cheese and herb spread garnished with toasted chopped pistachios and crumbled goat cheese
Italian Wedge (GF)$14.00crispy wedge of lettuce topped with creamy gorgonzola and herb dressing, fresh grape tomatoes, shredded imported prosciutto, pickled red onions, banana pepper rings, and with crumbled gorgonzola
Entrees$32.00
Lasagna Bolognese “from Bologna”$32 / $39Classic lasagna with a twist I picked up while in bologna. Homemade spinach pasta layered with a bechamel sauce and a meaty Bolognese style ragu, topped with our best parmigiano Reggiano and baked to perfection
Mediterranean Yellowfin Tuna (GF)$39 / $42
Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops$42 / $26tender char grilled new zealand lamb chops marinated in a roasted garlic, balsamic, and fresh herb glaze then served over a wild mushroom risotto and garnished with garlicky baby spinach
Rigatoni and Vodka Sauce (GF pasta available)$26.00sauteed shallots, san Danielle prosciutto, mixed wild mushrooms, and baby peas deglazed with ketel one vodka, and simmered with crushed san Marzano tomatoes, and a touch of cream finished with a Calabrian chiles, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Pork Saltimbocca$34 / $39imported prosciutto is lightly pounded into beautiful pork tenderloin which will be sauteed then topped with sauteed spinach and homemade fresh mozzarella and simmered in a roasted garlic, and sherry wine sauce served over thin spaghetti pasta garnished with parm Reggiano and fresh herbs
Flounder Oscar ‘ish (gluten free without crust)$39 / $32broiled skinless flounder fillets topped with a fresh oreganata style crust then served over a saffron rice pilaf with baby peas finished with sliced asparagus tips and sauteed crab meat in a lemon, white wine and butter sauce
Grandma’s Sunday Gravy (gluten free pasta available)$32 / $49slow cooked shredded beef short ribs, mild Italian sausage, and meatballs all simmered in a flavorful tomato gravy and served over homemade fresh pasta topped with a chilled scoop of smooth ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, and crispy basil
Lobster and Shrimp Fra Diavlo (gluten free pasta available)$49 / $32fresh shrimp and lobster tail meat all sauteed in olive oil with fresh garlic then deglazed with white wine and simmered in a spicy seafood and tomato sauce to perfectly combine all the delicious flavors before being served over a bed of tuxedo pasta. garnished with fresh basil
Chicken Marsala (Gluten free)$32.00all natural chicken breast sauteed with mixed wild mushrooms and finely diced shallots simmered in a classic marsala wine sauce finished with butter and fresh herbs served a broccoli rabe and roasted potato medley
Braised Short Rib and House Made Potato Gnocchi$44 / $29Fork tender braised angus short ribs served over lightly caramelized Yukon gold Potato Gnocchi which are sauteed with mixed roasted mushrooms, garlic, and shallots, deglazed with Sherry wine and a light Truffle cream sauce tossed with baby spinach, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmigiana$29.00fork tender chicken breast breaded with parmesan and herbed focaccia crumbs lightly pan fried then simmered in Marinara sauce and topped with freshly grated grana Padano and melted fresh mozzarella served over a bed of spaghetti and garnished with crispy basil
A Toast to Good Times
Champagne and Sparkling$49.00
Paillard Les Parcelles Grand Cru, Bouzy, France (Half Bottle)$49 / $94