I. Appetizers
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$17
Speck and Parmigiano Insalata
Thinly sliced Speck (smoked Prosciutto) over organic mixed greens, finished with imported, shaved parmigiano reggiano cheese, dressed with imported olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
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$18
Prosciutto Cups
Thinly sliced prosciutto di parma formed into small cups, filled with creamy ricotta cheese and spinach, then baked and served piping hot atop our San Marzano tomato sauce.
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$14
Insalata di Casa
Organic mixed greens, julienne carrots, compari tomatoes, red onion and an assortment of sliced Italian olives, dressed with imported olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
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$12
Rustic Tuscan Soup
Sweet Italian sausage balls, Cannellini beans, lentils, fresh carrots and organic baby spinach finished with homemade croutons and our house blend of Italian cheeses
(Always fresh…Always delicious)
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$18
Burrata
Burrata is an Italian cheese made from fresh mozzarella and cream. The outside shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains fresh mozzarella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft, creamy texture. Served on a bed of organic mixed greens, with garden grown organic compari tomatoes and roasted walnuts. Finished with a balsamic reduction and E.V.O.O.
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$16
Spinach Delizie
“House Specialty” Fresh organic steamed spinach balls, finished with brown butter, crowned with freshly grated Pecorino Romano and lemon zest. So delicate, they’ll melt in your mouth…Delicious!
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$16
Goat Cheese Insalata
Organic mixed greens, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted walnuts, finished with a pair of amarene cherries (wild black cherries imported from Italy), dressed with imported olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
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$14/$16
Nonne Gnudis
- Classic - $14
- Traditional - $16
New and not to be missed” Gnudi is an English-adopted Tuscan word for the Italian term “nudi” (naked), the idea being that these featherlight clouds of fluffy, fresh ricotta, organic spinach, egg and parmigiana are a “nude ravioli”, consisting of just the tasty, pillowy filling, without the pasta shell.
CLASSIC: Served with fresh San Marzano tomato sauce, a touch of basil emulsion, sprinkled with freshly grated Italian cheeses.
TRADITIONAL: Served in a sage, brown butter sauce, with roasted pine nuts, sprinkled with freshly grated Italian cheeses.
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$20
Nova Scotia Mussels & Little Neck Clams
Steamed in a tomato based white wine broth, finished with three of our homemade parmigiano crusted bread sticks. If you are one who enjoys mussel dishes…Treat yourself…Don’t miss these!
II. Sides
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Bread
A complimentary basket of warm rolls, with whipped honey butter…will be served upon ordering.
Imported Olive Oil available by request. -
$10
Asparagus
Fresh organic asparagus with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
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$5
Polenta
Creamy soft polenta.
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$9
Couscous
Spinach, mushroom, pine nut couscous.
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$8
Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash.
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$7
Potatoes
Herb roasted potatoes.
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$6
Meatball
Hand rolled Beef or Chicken meatball.
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$9
Spaghetti or Ziti
With San Marzano tomato sauce.
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$11
Zucchetti
Spiraled organic Zucchini noodles with white wine, olive oil, butter sauce, with salt, pepper and a dash of red pepper flakes.
III. Pasta
– Pasta Specials –
We feature a homemade pasta dish every evening. Your server will inform you of this evening’s special.
Hot rolls with our whipped honey butter, will be served once your entrée order has been placed.
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish or eggs can significantly increase the risk of food borne illnesses.
Split Entrée Fee $9
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$31
White Truffle Sacchettini
Small sachet shaped pasta filled with three imported Italian cheeses & white truffle, In a light, wild mushroom, red wine sauce, finished with imported white truffle oil, topped with parmigiano reggiano.
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$31
Gnocchi alla Roasted Eggplant Rustica Sauce
Homemade Asiago Cheese Gnocchi, served with our rustica sauce, consisting of roasted eggplant, fresh compari tomatoes, imported capers, olive oil, garlic, finished with a dusting of our house blended freshly grated cheeses.
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$35
Beef Short Rib Ravioli
An Italian Classic…The short ribs are slowly braised to perfection, with Chianti wine, organic vegetables, imported Italian tomatoes, bay leaf and a hint of clove, then blended with grana padano and whole milk ricotta cheese, served in a light, wild mushroom, red wine sauce, finished with a sprinkling of our house blended grated cheese mix.
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$32
Cacio e’ Pere
Sacchettini shaped pasta (small pouches) filled with a light Gorgonzola cheese and fresh sautéed pear. For the sauce we take thinly sliced, organic bosc pear, sautéed in butter, Amaretto, a touch of Spiced Rum and fresh thyme, finished with roasted walnuts and fresh chopped parsley… A real departure from the rest of the menu, but a very popular choice.
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$34
Eggplant Tower Dinner
Lightly breaded eggplant, layered with imported Italian cheeses and a layer of creamy ricotta cheese. The tower is baked…not fried until golden brown, topped with San Marzano (DOP) tomato sauce. Served with spaghetti or ziti and an organic hand rolled, beef or chicken meatball.
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$33
Baked Ziti al Forno e’ Polpetta
A recipe from the old family cookbook…comfort food at its finest! Ziti cut pasta baked with eight imported Italian cheeses, egg and fresh organic parsley, covered with San Marzano tomato sauce, finished with our basil emulsion oil, served with an organic, hand rolled, beef or chicken meatball.
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$38
Lobster Ziti al Forno
Another old family favorite…for the lobster lovers!
We start with ziti cut pasta, eight imported Italian cheeses, cage free eggs, fresh organic parsley. We fold in North Atlantic lobster meat, with the above ingredients. It is baked and finished with our Aragosta Salso Rosa (a pink lobster sauce with a touch of Sherry and Brandy) Once plated…We add more lobster meat and more lobster sauce.
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$32
Lasagne alle Verdure
“Vegetable Lasagna” Garden vegetables consisting of carrots, spinach, roasted red pepper, zucchini and summer squash, layered with our six Italian cheese blend and paper thin pasta sheets. Served piping hot, with fresh San Marzano tomato sauce and a sprinkle of our grated cheese blend.
IV. Meat/Seafood
Split entrée plates
When additional ingredients are required $ 9
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$47
Veal Osso Buco alla Milanese
Organic certified Dutch veal shank, braised in white wine and organic root vegetables and fresh herbs, served over Saffron Risotto Milanese.
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$30
Cornish Hen Brasato al Vino Bianco
Farm raised Cornish hen braised in white wine, fresh fennel, imported Italian green olives, scallions, garlic, rosemary and thyme, finished with a touch of Sambucca to enhance the fresh fennel.
Served over roasted spaghetti squash or roasted potatoes.
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$34
Torta di Manzo…Mamma’s Beef Torte
We brown organic free- range beef tips and onion, then slow cook them with fresh herbs and a touch of red wine. The tender tips and savory gravy are served in a small, freshly baked, open pie crust, Resting on a bed of mushroom, baby spinach, pine nut couscous.
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$32
Salsiccia con Rosso e Verde Peperoni
All natural sweet and hot Italian sausage, with organic red and green bell peppers in a San Marzano tomato sauce, served over a homemade cut of pasta known as Calamarata…the pasta resembles large calamari rings hence the name, but its a nice dense pasta, that stands up well to the sausage and peppers.
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$36
Cinghiale alla Cacciatore
Boar has a richer, slightly more intense flavor than beef. We slow cook the boar for hours in red wine, organic root vegetables, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, juniper berries and a touch of red pepper flake. We emulsify the root vegetables, which becomes a savory gray to be served over soft polenta or parmigiana and leek risotto.
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$34
Snapper alla Puttanesca
Wild catch Yellowtail Snapper delicately poached in a full flavored Puttanesca sauce. A red wine tomato sauce with garlic, capers, black olive, anchovies and a touch of red pepper flakes. Served over a bed of spaghetti finished with a generous sprinkling of our house blend of aged Italian cheeses.
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$34
Shrimp alla Siciliana
Jumbo wild catch, gulf shrimp, sautéed in Marsala wine, with tomatoes, capers, fennel powder, currants and pine nuts, served over roasted spaghetti squash.
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$38
Venetian Shrimp and Scallops in Saffron Tomato Sauce
Gulf caught shrimp and Sea scallops, served in a sauce of tomatoes, white wine, saffron, garlic, shallots and a touch of red pepper flake, served over Parmigiano and leek risotto.
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$36
Shrimp Crowned Zucchetti
For the carb conscious diner, who’s not afraid of flavor!
Jumbo, gulf shrimp poached in a simple sauce of white wine, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and a dash of red pepper flakes. We toss in our Zucchetti (spiraled organic zucchini noodles). Once thoroughly coated with the sauce and its ingredients the Zucchetti are placed in a bowl and crowned with the plump, juicy, jumbo shrimp.
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$40
Lobster crowned Haddock
Flaky, North Atlantic Haddock baked to perfection, served on a bed of parmigiana, leek risotto, crowned with North Atlantic Lobster meat, in a very light, smooth and creamy, white wine, lemon-butter sauce, finished with organic asparagus spears.
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$38
il Salmone di zia Lena
Wild caught Salmon fillet poached in a white wine, butter sauce with sun dried tomatoes, organic baby spinach, lemon zest and a touch of heavy cream. Once the salmon is poached to perfection, we toss in fresh cooked Angel Hair pasta, coating it thoroughly with the sauce and ingredients to create a flavorful bed to rest the salmon atop.
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$35
“Hunter Style” Chicken Cacciatore
Old world, rustic braised chicken stew. We lightly brown boneless, skinless chicken thighs and braise them in a red wine, San Marzano tomato sauce, with onion, garlic, Portabella mushrooms, green bell peppers, herbs and spices. An extra saucy dish, stewed to tender perfection, served over Mezzi rigatoni.
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$36
Lasagne alla Bolognese
“HOUSE SPECIALTY” Organic beef, veal, pork and prosciutto, layered with our fresh lasagna noodles, Parmigiano Reggiano & Besciamella Sauce. The classic meat lasagna…raised to a whole new level. (This is a MEAT lasagna, with NO marinara sauce nor ricotta)
V. Desserts
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$14
Caffe dell’Amore Cannoli a Strati (Stacked Cannoli)
Double layer freshly baked cannoli flats, layered with sweetened Ricotta and Mascarpone cheese, roasted pistachio nuts, finished with a drizzle of honey.
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$14
Poached Pear alla Caffe dell’Amore
Organic Bosc pear poached in red wine, honey, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean. The pear is cored and filled with cinnamon Mascarpone cheese, Finished with a pear infused, red wine reduction sauce.
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$12
Torta della Nonna
Creamy ricotta cheesecake, with a touch of Gran Marnier and orange .zest
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$12
Authentic Homemade Tiramisu
We start by beating the Zabaglione by hand, folding in the mascarpone, layering it with chocolate and Our homemade lady fingers brushed with Illy espresso. After soaking for several days, we scoop it into a glass serving dish for you to enjoy.
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$14
Warm Belgian Chocolate Flourless Cake with Gelato
Your server will inform you of the gelato flavors of the day. Served with drizzles of homemade chocolate and caramel sauces and chopped Hazelnuts.
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$16
Pasito di Pantelleria
Sweet dessert wine, served with homemade Cantucci…Almond Biscotti.
VI. Beverages
– Corkage Fee Policy –
You are welcome to bring in a favorite gem from your personal collection, however a $35 fee for the first bottle and $50 fee for the second bottle, will be applied to your guest check
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$5
Cappuccino
Decaf or Regular (Illy)
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$4
Espresso
Decaf or Regular (Illy)
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$6
Double Espresso
Decaf or Regular (Illy)
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$3
Illy Coffee
Regular / Decaf (1 refill)
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$5
Black Tea
Organic black tea with caffeine assam FTBOP
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$5
Red Tea
Rooibos organic has a natural sweet, red berry taste
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$5
Honeybush Organic
Honeyed floral flavor
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$5
Organic Peppermint
Aromatic & Digestive
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$3
Soda
Coke / Diet Coke
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$3
Sparkling Juices
Clementine Orange, Green Apple and Blackberry
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$6
Beer
Stella and Peroni
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$10 - 15
Wine (by the glass)
Selection of Reds, Whites, Rose, Sparkling and Prosecco
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$TBS
Wine (by the bottle)
65 Selections, Exclusively Italian