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Antipasti — Appetizers
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Fresh daily homemade soup. M.P.
LATTUGHINE DI CAMPO
Farm's lettuces with tomatoes, mustard vinaigrette dressing, and Parmigiano cheese. 13
INSALATA ROMANA
Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, Parmigiano, Caesar dressing. 14
INSALATA CA’DARIO
House salad of radicchio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano, and balsamic dressing. 15
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
Toasted rustic bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, artichokes, evoo. 14
FRITTURA MISTA
Flash-fried calamari, shrimp, scallops, lemon, with tartar and marinara sauce. 21
PARMIGIANA
Roasted eggplant with savory tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano, and basil. 19
MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
Bufala mozzarella, sliced organic tomatoes, oregano, basil, and evoo. 18
GRIGLIATA D’ASPARAGI
Grilled white asparagus wrapped with pancetta, shaved parmigiano, balsamic. 17
CARPACCIO ALLA GIUDECCA
Thinly sliced raw beef topped with mustard and spicy horseradish sauce. 19
BRESAOLA E RUGHETTA
Air-dried, cured beef with arugula, red onions, and shaved Parmigiano cheese. 20
SALMONE MARINATO
Thinly sliced home-cured smoked salmon, topped with capers and red onions. 21
CIOTOLA DI MARE
Fresh clams, mussels, and shrimp in a creamy tomato saffron sauce. 23
Pizze — Pizzas
Organic gluten-free dough, add 6
MARGHERITA
Tomato, mozzarella, basil. 17
CALABRESE
Pepperoni salami, tomato, mozzarella, red onions. 19
ALFREDO
Mozzarella, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, panna. 18
PROSCIUTTO COTTO
Ham, tomato, mozzarella, assorted mushrooms, truffle oil. 20
SOTTOCENERE
Wild mushrooms, mozzarella, panna, truffle oil. 18
PARMA E RUGHETTA
Parma prosciutto, chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, Parmesan. 23
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Artichoke hearts, black olives, ham, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella. 21
MAIALINA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, Italian sausage, pepperoni salami. 24
POLLO BBQ
Roasted chicken, barbeque sauce, Fresno chiles, mozzarella. 20
CARBONARA
Mozzarella, smoked bacon, panna, farm egg. 18
VEGETARIANA
Roasted eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto sauce. 19
SALSICCIA PICCANTE
Crumbled Italian sausage, serrano chiles, red onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella. 21
Primi — First Course
Organic gluten-free pasta, add 5.
Any sauce from our menu.
FUSILLI TARTUFATI
Corkscrew pasta with leeks, artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, shaved ricotta, and truffle oil. 25
PENNETTE AL SALMONE E PANNA
Quill-shaped pasta with smoked salmon, dill, light sour cream sauce, and dry vermouth. 26
ZITI ALLA PUTTANESCA
Short tube pasta with ragout of olives, capers, chili flakes, tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese. 24
LINGUINETTE ALLE VONGOLE
Thin flat pasta with fresh clams, shaved garlic, chili flakes, parsley, white wine sauce. 28
SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTE DELLA NONNA
Thin spaghetti with grandma’s meatballs and marinara sauce. 25
PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOSCAIOLA
Flat ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, bacon, light tomato cream sauce. 26
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Egg noodles with creamy Parmesan sauce. 23
(Add chicken 5)
RAVIOLI AL BURRO E SALVIA
Pasta pillows filled with spinach and ricotta with brown butter and sage sauce. 23
TORTELLACCI ALLA PANNA
Spinach pasta filled with cheese, ham, and creamy Parmesan sauce. 26
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
Spinach tagliatelle noodles with traditional meat ragout sauce. 28
RISOTTO DEL GIORNO
Daily arborio rice. Please see specials for today’s selection. M.P.
PASTA DEL GIORNO
Daily pasta. Please see specials for today’s selection. M.P.
Secondi — Second Course
POLLO NEL COCCIO
Terra-cotta-baked chicken with porcini mushrooms, vegetable sauce, grilled polenta. 39
LOMBATA DI VITELLO
20 oz grilled grass-fed veal short loin with rosemary and sage butter. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. 47
COSTATA ALLA FIORENTINA
20 oz grilled bone-in rib-eye steak served with stewed cannellini beans and sage. 48
QUAGLIE ARROSTO
Roasted quails with porcini mushroom sauce, grilled polenta, spinach and Parmigiana. 37
SELLA D’AGNELLO
Grilled rack of lamb with roasted shaved garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and sage. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. 49
SPECIALITÀ DAL ROSTICCERIA
Daily special from our rotisserie. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. M.P.
PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO
Fresh fish of the day. See specials for selections. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. M.P.
Contorni — Sides
BROCCOLINI CALABRESI
Wild broccolini sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, anchovies, olive oil. 9.5
CAVOLFIORI GRATINATI
Cauliflowers gratin with shallots, bread crumbs, cream, Parmigiano. 9.5
ASPARAGI GRIGLIATI
Grilled fresh green asparagus, garlic, olive oil. 9.5
PATATE FRITTE
Homemade French fries. 8.5
Add truffle oil and Parmesan add 3.
Dolci — Desserts
TIRAMISU AL CAFFE
Sponge cake with espresso and mascarpone cheese. 13
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO
Chocolate mousse with wild berries sauce. 14
AFFOGATO AL CAFFE
Vanilla ice cream, wafer cookie, drowned with a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream. 10
PANNA COTTA
Eggless custard with Amarena cherries. 10
COPPA DI GELATO
Assorted Italian gelato, wafer cookie, topped with whipped cream. 11
CANNOLI
Crispy pastry horns filled with sweet ricotta, pistachio, and dusted with powdered sugar. 10
VINSANTO CON BISCOTTI
Aged sweet Trebbiano wine with almond biscotti. 18
TORTINO
Molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, wild berry sauce. 14
BAULETTO ALL FRUTTA
Puff pastry with wild berries and sabayon sauce. 14
SORBETTO
Ask your server for current flavors. 9
TORTA DI PERE
Homemade pear tart, almond marzipan, with caramel sauce. 14
PIATTO DI FORMAGGIO
Assorted artisanal cheese with nuts and candied fruit mustard compote. 19