Small Plates$14.00Perfect for sharing (or not). Italian tavern favorites designed to start the table strong.
Taverna Meatballs$14 / $16House-made Beef, Pork, & Veal Meatballs simmered in our House Red Sauce, topped with Stracciatella and Grated Romano Cheese
Mussels Red or White$16 / $14Plump Mussels steamed with Garlic, Herbs, and Chili Flakes. Choose Spicy House Red Sauce or Bright White Garlic-Wine Broth
Stuffed Banana Peppers$14 / $8Hot Banana Peppers filled with Beef, Pork, & Veal, baked in our House Red Sauce with melted Mozzarella, Provolone, and finished with Grated Romano Cheese
Fried Hot Peppers$8 / $11Pan Fried Hot Peppers tossed with Toasted Garlic and Olive Oil.
Fried Zucchini$11 / $13Lightly Breaded Zucchini fried golden, served with our House Red Sauce for dipping
Greens & Beans$13.00Rustic sautéed Escarole and Creamy Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil, simmered in Stock, and finished with Grated Romano Cheese
Provolone Fritta$13 / $14Hand-cut Fresh Provolone breaded and fried crisp, served with our House Red Sauce for dipping
Calamari$14 / $22Tender Calamari Lightly Breaded and Fried, tossed with Spicy Red & Green Peppers and served with our House Red Sauce for dipping
Lucatino Meat Board$22 / $13A chef-selected board of Italian Cured Meats and Cheeses with Focaccia and Seasonal Accompaniments
Arancini Di Lucatino$13.00Golden, crispy Risotto filled with Seasoned Meat and Sweet Peas, served over our House Red Sauce
Salads$15.00
Lucatino Chopped$15.00Romaine, Salami, Provolone, Tomato, Olives, Chickpeas, and Shallot Vinaigrette
Caesar$15 / $14Chopped Romaine, grated Romano, and Focaccia Croutons, tossed in our House Caesar Dressing
Arugula & Citrus$14.00Fresh Arugula, Orange Slices, Chopped Pistachios, and Feta Cheese with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Tonda Romana Pizzas$12.00Thin, round, and ultra crispy Roman-style pizzas designed for sharing with cocktails and wine.
Margherita Romana$12 / $14House Red Sauce and Fresh Mozzarella finished with Basil, Olive Oil, and Romano Cheese
Salami Piccante$14 / $15House Red Sauce, Salami, Mozzarella, Provolone, and Calabrian Chili, finished with Hot Honey
Porchetta$15 / $14Provolone and Mozzarella Cheese topped with slow-roasted Porchetta and finished with Basil Pesto
Salsiccia Bianca$14 / $15Mozzarella, Provolone, Italian Sausage, roasted Green & Red peppers with a roasted Garlic Sauce, finished with Romano Cheese
Prosciutto & Arugula$15 / $12Extra Virgin Oil and Garlic topped with Mozzarella and Provolone, finished with Lemon & Oil tossed Arugula and Thin Prosciutto
Vodka Bianca$12 / $13House-made Vodka Sauce and Mozzarella, Provolone, finished with Romano Cheese and Fresh Basil
White Clam$13.00Mozzarella, Provolone, Olive Oil, Garlic, and chopped Clams, finished with Oregano, grated Romano Cheese, and Lemon
Focaccia Sandwiches$15.00All sandwiches are served with roasted fingerling potatoes.
Porchetta Classico$15 / $13Slow-roasted Porchetta topped with Stracciatella Cheese, Arugula, Lemon, and Olive Oil
The Italiano$13.00Silky Prosciutto and Stracciatella topped with Arugula, Lemon, and Olive Oil
Salami Caldo$13 / $15Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, and Arugula
Vodka Cutlet$15 / $13Crispy Chicken Cutlet smothered in Vodka Sauce topped with melted Mozzarella & Provolone
Spicy Tony$13.00Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, and Arugula topped with Calabrian Chili and a Drizzle of Hot Honey
Chicken Milanese$13 / $14Golden-fried Chicken Milanese topped with fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Lemon, and Olive Oil
Sausage & Peppers$14 / $15Hot Sausage topped with Mozzarella, Provolone Cheese, and sautéed Green & Red Peppers
Veal & Peppers$15 / $14Sautéed Veal topped with Hot & Sweet Peppers, sliced Provolone, and Mozzarella
Meatball Parm$14.00Our Housemade Meatballs and Red Sauce, topped with melted Provolone & Mozzarella
Hot & Sweet Peppers
Chicken 24 | Veal 28$23.00
Sausage & Peppers$23.00Italian Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes
Pastas
Offered as single serving or family style. Add a meatball, sausage, or chicken to any pasta dish$4 / $16 | 24
Aglianico$11.5 glass | 57 bottleElena Fucci, Basilicata. This full, rustic, smoky & earthy wine grown in volcanic soil is an excellent Cab Sav pivot and pairs perfectly with our Sunday Sauce.
Barbera d’ Asti$9.5 glass | 47 bottleLa Gironda “La Lippa”, Piedmont. A medium-bodied, easy drinker with great balance, this is an excellent pivot or alternative to Pinot Noir.
Dolcetto d’ Alba$10.5 glass | 51 bottleCa De Baio “Lodoli”, Piedmont. This Medium-bodied Red Zin or Malbec alternative is not too dry, sweet or tannic. Ruby red with purplish highlights, and fruity overtones.
Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo$9.5 glass | 47 bottleVenea ‘Vestigo’, Abruzzo. This medium bodied red spends 6-9 months in oak and is a Malbec alternative. It’s a little smoky and the maker has ties to the Burgh.
Nebbiolo$10.5 glass | 51 bottle / $100 bottleCa De Baio, Piemonte (Langhe subapp). One of the iconic wines of Italy, this brick-red expression is dry, slightly tannic and very easy-drinking...Like Pinot Noir meets Sangiovese.
Brunello Di Montalcino$100 bottle / $65 bottleLambardi, Tuscany. The iconic red of Tuscany, these 100% Sangiovese grapes spend 29 months in Slovenian oak and that long aging yields a soft & smooth, yet powerful wine.
Rosso Di Montalcino$65 bottleLambardi, Tuscany. Deep, rich, smoky, tarry, inky – a bold & powerful wine of 100% Montepulciano D’Abruzzo grapes spend 18 months in small French oak barriques.
Super Tuscan$65 bottle / $75 bottleGiovanni Chiappini “Ferruggini’, Tuscany. This “Baby Brunello” of 100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard at 350 meters is a true boutique, small production wine of 25,000 bottles or less. It’s a high acid wine that’s rounded out by 14 months in large format Slovenian oak barrels.
Montepulciano D’abruzzo Reserve$75 bottleVenea Borioso, Abruzzi. From Bolgheri, birthplace of the Super Tuscan, this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with notes of red fruit and a dynamic fresh mouthfeel.
Super Tuscan$75 bottleGiovanni Chiappini “Felciano’, Tuscany. A Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc blend aged a year in French oak yields complex fruit & spices.
House Wines$7.5 glass | 13 carafe
Nero D’ Avola$7.5 glass | 13 carafeCanicatti ‘Corolla’, Sicily. The flagship red wine of Sicily, it’s well-balanced, medium-bodied and has a juicy, fresh flavor that is a nice pivot from Pinot Noir.
Inzolia$7.5 glass | 13 carafeCanicatti, Sicily. The flagship white wine of Sicily it's a nice alternative to a Pinot Grigio with a fresh, apple tartness that pops and gives way to a savory salinity.
White Wines$9.5 glass | 47 bottle
Pecorino$9.5 glass | 47 bottleTenuta Spinelli, Marche. Not to be confused with the cheese of the same name – apple, pear, white peach and tropical fruits aromas mingle together with floral notes, similar to a Sauvignon Blanc.
Pinot Grigio$11 glass | 55 bottlePlatten, Alto Adige. Grown at high elevations in the foothills of the Alps, this Pinot Grigio yields a distinctive aroma of white peaches, fresh flowers and citrus fruits. An expressive wine with a mineral, salty finish.
Porticello$11 glass | 55 bottleTenuta Di Castellaro, Lipari/Sicily. From Lipari, this is a bright, fresh blend of Carricante and dry Sicilian Moscato grown in volcanic soil that yields a savory minerality. A great Chardonnay alternative.
Riesling$11.5 glass | 57 bottleCa De Baio, Piedmont. A bone-dry Riesling with just a touch of sweetness, it is botanical and fragrant on the nose and cider-like in taste, and pairs great with spicier foods.
Spinalba$9.5 glass | 47 bottleAbbruzzo, Venea, Sauvignon Blanc & Trebbiano Blend. This blend of Trebbbiano and Sauvignon Blanc is softly acidic. Great Pittsburgh connection with winemaker, his uncle lives here and hangs at La Prima.
Rose & Sparkling$7.5 glass | 39 bottle
Prosecco$7.5 glass | 39 bottleRevino, Veneto. Crisp & refreshing, this sparkling wine is not too sweet & not too dry; it’s just right.
Dry Lambrusco$10.5 glass | 51 bottleCantina de Sorbara, Emilia-Romana. This crisp, dry and refreshing sparkling rose is like a glass of happiness. An ultimate pizza wine.