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  • Instagram pageYelp page
  • Menu
  • Drinks
  • Order
  • Reserve
  • Parties
  • Catering
  • Gift Cards

Our Menu

Main MenuLunch Menu

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness • Our entire menu can be modified to be Gluten Free, except for the bread, Palpettine, Melanzana and the Flatbreads

Piatto

Piatto Plate

Our build-your-own antipasti menu. All selections are small tastings of each item. Build your perfect first course to share, or not!
Piatto Plate photo

Options

Fresh Mozzarella $4.00 | Fontina Val D'Aosta $5.00 | Midnight Moon $8.00 | Bellavitano $7.00 | Taleggio $6.00 | Parmigiano Reggiano $5.00 | Prosciutto di Parma $6.00 | Capocollo $7.00 | Calabrese Salami $5.00 | Mortadella $5.00 | Olives $3.00 | Marinated Artichokes $2.00 | Pepperonata $2.00 | Roasted Garlic $1.00 | Peppadews $3.00 | House Almonds $2.00 | Pistachios $2.00 | Hazelnuts $4.00 | Pickled Grapes $2.00 | Fresh Berries $3.00 | Fig Jam $2.00 | Apple Mostarda $2.00 | Raw Honey $1.00 | Aged Balsamic $1.00 | Crostini $2.00

Small Plates

Bread for Two

$4.00
A duo of freshly baked Italian Bread & Rosemary Focaccia, accompanied by Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bread for Two photo

Polpettine

$15.00
Our homemade Meatballs, made with Veal, Pork, Beef, Fresh Herbs & Spices, topped with our house Marinara & Melted Cheese

Mussels Milanese

$16.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels, cooked with White Wine, Garlic Butter & Crostini

Scampi Bruschetta

$15.00
Tiger Shrimp prepared with Herb Butter, Lemon Confit, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Crostini

Burrata

$14.00
Fresh Mozzarella stuffed with Mozzarella Curds & Cream, accompanied by Apricot Jam, Crispy Prosciutto, Truffle Oil, Arugula, Balsamic & Crostini
Burrata photo

Crab Stuffed Portobello

$17.00
Marinated Portobello Mushroom, stuffed with Crab Meat, Leeks, Peppadews, Mozzarella & Cream Cheese
Crab Stuffed Portobello photo

Melanzana

$13.00
Crispy Breaded Eggplant with Crumbled Goat Cheese, Peppadews, Basil & Pepperonata Sauce
Melanzana photo

Goat Cheese Polenta Cake

$13.00
Goat Cheese Polenta Cake, topped with Shiitake Mushroom Conserva & Truffle Honey Whip
Goat Cheese Polenta Cake photo

Heirloom Beet Panzanella

$15.00
Heirloom Beets & Herbed Goat Cheese, with Arugula, Candied Pecans & Balsamic, over Toasted Croutons
Heirloom Beet Panzanella photo

House Salad

$6.00/+
Fresh Arugula with Toasted Pistachios, Pickled Grapes, Red Onion & Pecorino Cheese, tossed with our house made Prosecco Vinaigrette • Side $6.00 | Full $12.00

Caesar Salad

$6.00/+
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, tossed with our ouse made Caesar Dressing, topped with Gremolata Breadcrumbs, Pickled Onion & Grana Padano Cheese • Side $6.00 | Full $12.00

Flatbread

Taleggio & Shiitake Flatbread

$18.00
Taleggio Cheese, Shiitake Mushroom Conserva, Prosciutto, Asparagus & Fried Egg
Taleggio & Shiitake Flatbread photo

Green Apple & Pumpkin Flatbread

$17.00
Green Apple, Pumpkin, Fontina Cheese, Kale, Balsamic & Candied Pecan
Green Apple & Pumpkin Flatbread photo

Pasta

Bolognese Pasta

$19.00
Our homemade Bolognese, with Veal, Pork, House Marinara, Parmigiano & Basil, with your choice of Pasta

Vodka Diavolo Pasta

$20.00
Sauteed Tiger Shrimp, Pepperoni, Crimini Mushrooms & Calabrian Peppers, with a Vodka Rosa Sauce, with your choice of Pasta
Vodka Diavolo Pasta photo

Alfredo Pasta

$19.00
Sauteed Garlic Shrimp, with Crimini Mushrooms & fresh Arugula with our House Alfredo Sauce, with your choice of Pasta

Salmone al Limone

$19.00
Pan Seared North Atlantic Salmon, with Lemon Confit, Artichoke, Zucchini, Capers & a White Wine Butter Sauce, with your choice of Pasta

Saltimbocca

$17.00
Marinated Chicken Breast, Prosciutto, Marsala Wine Sauce & Sage, with your choice of Pasta

Pesto Pasta

$17.00
Marinated Chicken Breast with a Pistachio Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion & Grana Padano Cheese, with your choice of Pasta

Bistecca al Pepperonata

$20.00
Marinated Sirloin Steak, with Creamy Pepperonata Sauce, Zucchini, Crimini Mushroom & Basil, with your choice of Pasta

Chef's Features

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout

$28.00
Locally raised Rainbow Trout, pan seared and finished with a Brown Butter & Balsamic Vinaigrette sauce, accompanied by Crispy Brussels’ & Apple Mostarda

Cioppino

$34.00
Atlantic Salmon, Tiger Shrimp, Calamari, Clams & Prince Edward Island Mussels, in a Lobster, Tomato, White Wine and Fennel Broth
Cioppino photo

Pan Seared Swordfish

$30.00
Pan seared Swordfish Steak, with White Wine Braised Cabbage, Pancetta, Capers & a Dijonaisse Sauce
Pan Seared Swordfish photo

Espresso Rubbed Elk Rack

$38.00
Espresso Rubbed Rack of Elk, served over a Horseradish Parsnip Mash, with Asparagus & A Chianti Demi Sauce
Espresso Rubbed Elk Rack photo

Braised Short Rib

$29.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib, with Porcini Risotto, Charred Broccolini, Pink Peppercorn & Cherry Agrodolce

Lamb Osso Bucco

$30.00
Braised Lamb Shank, with Goat Cheese Polenta, Garlic Kale & a Braised Tomato Jus
Lamb Osso Bucco photo

Dessert

Tiramisu

$8.00
Espresso & Amaretto soaked lady fingers layered with sweet mascarpone & house made pastry cream, dusted with cocoa powder & finished with chocolate covered espresso beans.

Limoncello Trifle

$8.00
Limoncello soaked lady fingers layered with sweet mascarpone & house made pastry cream, finished with lemon & blueberry reductions.
Limoncello Trifle photo

Affogato Al Caffe

A double shot of freshly brewed espresso, poured over a scoop of salted gelato.

Bread Pudding

$10.00
French bread soaked in vanilla custard with butterscotch, topped with a strawberry compote & powdered sugar, served fresh from the oven.
Bread Pudding photo

Cheesecake

Homemade cheesecake topped with a graham cracker cookie crumble, milk chocolate ganache & toasted hazelnuts.

Kids Menu

Kids Pasta Red Sauce

$6.00

Kids Pasta White Sauce

$6.00

Kids Butter Sauce

$6.00

Kids Pizza

$6.00

Soup & Salad

Soup du Jour

$6.00/+
Please call and ask about any potential allergies or food aversions • Small $6.00 | Large $12.00

Caesar Salad

$6.00/+
Our unique twist on a Caesar Salad. Caesar dressing, breadcrumb gremolata, pickled red onion, parmesan crisps, and finished with grana padano cheese • Side Salad $6.00 | Large Salad $12.00

House Salad

$6.00/+
Our house favorite salad. Arugula, prosecco vinaigrette, candied pistachios, pickled grapes, pickled red onions, and finished with grana padano cheese • Side Salad $6.00 | Large Salad $12.00

Sandwiches

Italian Beef

$12.00
Shaved Sirloin Steak, Spicy Giardiniera, Smoked Provolone, Beef Au Jus

Italian Sub

$12.00
Calabrese Salame, Capocollo, Pancetta, Smoked Provolone, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, EVOO & Red Wine Vinegar

Chicken Pesto

$12.00
Roasted Chicken Breast, Pistachio Pesto, Smoked Provolone, Sun Dried Tomato & Pickled Red Onion

The Bourdain

$12.00
Fried Mortadella, Smoked Provolone, Garlic Aioli & Grain Mustard

Meatball Sub

$12.00
House made Veal and Pork Meatballs, Marinara, Smoked Provolone & Fresh Basil

Eggplant Parm

$12.00
Breaded Eggplant, House Marinara, Smoked Provolone & Fresh Basil

Flatbreads

Margherita

$12.00
House Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil & Garlic Oil
Margherita photo

Fig & Pig

$12.00
House made Fig Jam, Pancetta, Pickled Red Onion & Five Cheese Blend

Vesuvio

$12.00
Pepperoni, Capocollo, House made Calabrian Chili Hot Sauce & Five Cheese Blend
Vesuvio photo

Pasta

Chicken Alfredo

$14.00
Chicken Breast, House Alfredo Sauce & Grana Padano

Pasta & Meatballs

$14.00
House Marinara, Five Cheese Blend, Grana Padano & Basil

Vegetable Pesto

$14.00
Pistachio Pesto with Crimini Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato & Pickled Red Onion

Chef’s Features

Short Ribs

$29.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib, with Porcini Risotto, Charred Broccolini, Pink Peppercorn & Cherry Agrodolce

Sides

Brussels

$4.00
Finished with Garlic Herb Butter, Lemon & Grana Padano

Asparagus

$4.00
Finished with Garlic Herb Butter, Lemon & Grana Padano

Broccolini

$4.00
Finished with Garlic Herb Butter, Lemon & Grana Padano
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