ANTIPASTI ~ APPETIZERS
antipasto del giorno  antipasto of the day. (refer to specials) 
l’insalata d’ aragosta e carciofi  a composition of Maine lobster and fresh artichokes tossed with fresh
herbs, organic greens, and a truffled lemon vinaigrette.   $15.
oven roasted prince edward island mussels and little neck clams ~ steamed in garlic with a natural
broth, green beans, caramelized shallot, and savory toasted bread crumbs   $11
carpaccio  thinly sliced beef with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, arugola, and shavings of parmigiano
reggiano   $10.
bresaola rughetta e parmigiano  thinly sliced air dried aged beef prepared          carpaccio style with extra   virgin olive oil, lemon, arugola, and shavings of  parmigiano reggiano.  $10.
tender veal meatballs  prepared in the Emilia-Romagna method with ricotta, fresh herbs, and
parmigiano reggiano slow cooked in fresh tomato sauce   $9.5
calamari  fritti  squid, lightly dusted in flour, deep fried, and served with fresh herbs, fried lemon,             zucchini, and a spicy cucumber rémoulade.   $9.5
tonno siciliano affumicato vitello e polpo carpacciato  smoked sicilian tuna sliced paper thin with
truffle oil, lemon and arugola chiffonade, seared veal carpaccio with caper aioli, and polpo carpaccio
with porcini vinaigrette.   $14.
il piccolo ragù di funghi selvatici con il loro brodetto e polenta di semolina  a fricassee of seasonal
wild mushrooms in their own juices with parmigiano         reggiano and semolina polenta.   $12.     

INSALATE
insalata tricolore  radicchio, belgian endive, and arugola with a balsamic vinaigrette.  
$8. with shavings of parmigiano reggiano.   $9.5
caprese  salad of fresh tomatoes and housemade fresh mozzarella dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.   $9.   with imported buffalo mozzarella   $13.
insalata di rucola, pomodori, faggiolini, e pecorino romano  salad of arugola, fresh tomatoes and haricots verts dressed with truffle oil, lemon, and topped with shavings of pecorino romano.   $9.
chopped salad  our version with romaine, tomato, carrots, cucumber, radicchio, corn, cheddar cheese,
palm hearts, and pancetta tossed in a three peppercorn parmigiano vinaigrette   $9.
insalata d’asparagi  salad of grilled asparagus, grilled Vidalia onion, walnuts, and gorgonzola with a roasted garlic and lemon vinaigrette.   $10.
insalata mista  house salad.   $5.5  
with shavings of parmigiano reggiano.   $6.5
bruschetta  with garlic, fresh plum tomatoes, mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.   $6.

Alla Griglia ~ Simply Grilled(served with fresh vegetables and starch)
salmone ~ salmon   $25.
Costata di manzo ~ Prime Ribeye  $31.
filetto di manzo ~ filet mignon   $29.
lombata di vitello ~ veal chop   $31.
petto di pollo ~ free range chicken breast   $19.
**All simply grilled meat can be ordered with peppercorn sauce
**Please be advised good food takes time, special orders take even longer
*thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses

 

 

FARINACEI ~ PASTA AND RISOTTO

il risotto del giorno  risotto of the day with products of the moment (refer to specials)   
gli gnocchi del giorno  homemade gnocchi of the day   (refer to specials)   
i rigatoni alla boscaiola  rigatoni tossed with a sauce of housemade sausage, porcini mushrooms, caramelized leeks, a rosemary scented tomato sauce, and finished with pecorino romano   $19.
le fettuccine alla bolognese con aragosta  homemade fettuccine a lobster bolognese style sauce with Maine lobster flamed with brandy and finished with chervil   $25.
ravioli all 'arancia  homemade ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach, and orange rind in a sauce of fresh
orange, sage, butter and parmigiano reggiano   $19.
ravioli al aragosta  homemade ravioli filled with lobster and scallops with a lobster
cream sauce   $21.5

                                 

SECONDI PIATTI ~ ENTREES
il salmone con i piselli inglesi e la salsa al mais  grilled norwegian salmon served on truffled corn sauce with English peas and tomato infused oil.   $25.
pesce del giorno  grilled or oven roasted fresh fish selections of the moment (refer to specials) 
il petto di pollo ruspante in crosta di porcini  roasted porcini crusted free range chicken breast in its
own natural sauce served with sautéed greens   $20.
il petto di pollo alla diavola  char-grilled spice rubbed free range chicken breast marinated with a hint of
lemon topped with a spicy tomato jam   $19. 
filetto allo scalogno  char-grilled filet mignon with roasted shallot natural reduction, potato puree, a
drizzling of aged balsamic glaze, and garnished with red peppers   $29. 
la costata di manzo alla bordolese  ember roasted black pepper crusted Prime Dry Aged Ribeye with
our version of bordelaise sauce   $31.
lombata alla griglia  grilled veal chop with sauteed broccoli di rapa served with Madagascar pink
peppercorn infused natural sauce   $31.
ossobuco in bianco  sautéed veal ossobuco braised with white wine, fresh aromatic herbs, lemon zest,
garlic, porcini mushroom essence, and a gremolata   $27.

 

 

Sides ~ mashed potatoes $5., mashed potato cake $4., roasted potatoes $4., sauteed broccoli di rapa $6., Sauteed mixed vegetables $5., grilled asparagus $7.

 

*Small plate charge for the splitting of entrees and salads*