Mozzarella e Pomodoro

sliced, fresh mozzarella layered with ripe, organic tomatoes and house-marinated, roasted red peppers

$11
Polenta con Funghi Misti

fresh Shiitake and Cremini mushrooms sautéed in garlic and herbs on a bed of polenta, finished in Lombardi Marsala

$10
Calamari Fritti

battered and lightly fried; served with house-made marinara for dipping

$12
Broccoli Rabe, Salsicce, e Polenta

a bed of creamy, parmesan polenta stacked with broccoli rabe sautéed in house-made marinara and sliced sausage

$13
Antipasto Italiano

a beautiful display of today’s fresh selection of salumi, house-seasoned artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and olives

$16
Zuppa di Cozze e Vongole

fresh mussels and clams simmered in a broth of butter, white wine, garlic, and capers

$14

Minestrone

house-made with garden vegetables and chick peas in a tomato-based broth

$6
Stracciatella alla Romana

a family recipe - shredded chicken, eggs, spinach, onions, carrots, and tomatoes in a clear broth *the undisputed cure to the common cold!*

$6

Caesar

crispy romaine lettuce and seasoned croutons tossed with parmigiano cheese and house-made dressing

$8
Garden

mixed greens and garden vegetables dressed in house-made balsamic vinaigrette

$6
Insalata di Mare

a salad of fresh calamari, shrimp, celery, onions, and roasted red peppers tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing

$16

Paccheri Bolognese

a traditional soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery sautéed with beef and pork, simmered in a plum tomato sauce and finished with cream and pecorino-romano cheese

$17
Strozzapreti Puttanesca

garlic, pignoli nuts, capers, anchovies, and gaeta olives in a plum tomato sauce

$18
Lobster Ravioli

ravioli with a delicious lobster stuffing, served in a cognac and cream sauce with organic wild mushrooms and caramelized onions

$19
Penne Vodka

a sauté of shallots, butter, and cream finished with fresh basil, our house-made marinara, parmigiano cheese, and a dusting of spicy cayenne pepper

$16

with chicken $18

with shrimp $20

Strozzapreti Calabrese

seasoned with saffron and tossed with chicken, Calabrian salami, and spicy cherry peppers in a white cream sauce

$18
Papalina

house-made strozzapreti with prosciutto di Parma, fresh peas, cremini mushrooms, cream, and parmigiano cheese *Italian-style comfort food!*

$16
Paccheri Amatriciana

caramelized onions, pancetta, plum tomatoes, garlic, and ricotta salata tossed in a fresh and delicious plum tomato sauce

$17

Lasagna

a family recipe - vertically stacked layers of pasta, cheese, and meat sauce

$15
Penne al Forno

tossed with ricotta, mozzarella, grated cheese, salami, and homemade meatballs in tomato sauce

$14

try it in the Sicilian-style with eggplant $15
Parmigiana

topped with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese; then baked

pollo $17

vitello $20

melanzane $15

gamberi $20
Melanzane Rollatini

slices of lightly-fried eggplant rolled and stuffed with a secret mix of cheeses and herbs

$15

Vitello Pizzaiolo

a very earthy dish - thinly-sliced veal in a homemade filetto di pomodoro with sliced mushrooms

$21
Pollo Scarpariello

plump chicken breast sautéed with sliced sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, and spicy serrano peppers in a brown lemon, herb, and garlic sauce

$19
Pollo Sorrentino

plump chicken breast layered with prosciutto di Parma, battered eggplant, and Mozzarella cheese in a plum tomato sauce

$19
Vitello Saltimbocca

thinly-sliced veal sautéed with prosciutto di Parma, sage, and fresh, organic, baby spinach in a Modiera wine demi-glaze

$21
Pollo Portobello

plump chicken breast sautéed with prosciutto di Parma, shallots, Portobello mushrooms, and fresh Mozzarella in a port wine reduction

$19

Linguine alle Vongole

the traditional “White Clam Sauce” - fresh littleneck clams on the shell, sautéed with garlic, capers, and a touch of white wine

$16
Salmone Frangelico

fresh filet encrusted with Pignoli nuts and baked in a sweet, Frangelico cream sauce; paired with fresh garden vegetables

$24
Pesce fra Diavolo

an assortment of shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in spicy, house-made marinara; tossed with linguine pasta

$28

Gamberi Airolana

fantailed and broiled shrimp in a broth of olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes, spinach, and basil; tossed with capellini pasta

$21
Seafood del Monaco

homemade spinach fettuccine pasta tossed with fresh shrimp and clams in a sauce of garlic, shallots, diced tomatoes, and spinach; finished with Modiera wine and cream, topped with freshly-grated cheese

$25
Gamberi Francese

house-battered and simmered in a fresh lemon, butter, and wine sauce; paired with fresh garden vegetables

$21

Semplice

“Plain” - tomato sauce and mozzarella

$16
Pesce fra Diavolo

shrimp and calamari in house-made spicy marinara with Mozzarella cheese

$29
Capricciosa

prosciutto di Parma, artichokes, mushrooms, and black olives with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

$19
Margherita

marinara, fresh Mozzarella, basil

$20
Nonna

similar to Sicilian pie but ½ the width with fresh Mozzarella, marinara, and basil

$20

Polpette

house-made meatballs of beef, pork, and veal - a family recipe

$6
Carciofi

sliced artichoke hearts sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with garlic and parsley

$5
Broccoli Rabe

sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and garlic

$9
Spinaci

sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and garlic

$6

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