Ciabatta bread, tomato, garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, Sicilian olive oil
Bruschetta
12
Antipasti
3 Homemade Meatballs
17
Homemade Fried Artichoke Hearts
15
Tenderloin Carpaccio
22
Grilled Sausage and Rapini
18
Calabrese mild sausage, rapini, olive oil, garlic
Calamari Fritti
20
Brodetto
22
Stuffed Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
12
Pistachio pesto, marinara
Scampi Paglia
22
3 jumbo U8 shrimp, shoestring potatoes, lemon, white wine, garlic sauce
Insalate
Caesar Salad
16
For 2 is $22.00
Burrata Cheese Salad
20
24 month aged Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, roasted peppers, pistachio pesto, grilled crostini
House Salad
14
For 2 is $20.00
Dolci
Tiramisu
14
Famous homemade Tiramisu
NY Style Cheesecake
14
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
16
with vanilla beans
Tartufo
12
Ball of Ice Cream with a Cherry inside and rolled in chocolate chips, then diced in quarters Chocolate OR Pistachio
Sicilian Style Cannoli
8
Ricotta cheese mixed with candied Orange, Limoncello and finished with toasted Pistachio
Sorbetto
10
Choice of Lemon or Raspberry
Drinks
Negroni
Barrel Aged Negroni
$15
Tanqueray, Campari, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth
Negroni Bianco
$15
Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Italicus,
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Signature Cocktails
Nick’s Barrel Aged Manhattan
$18
Nick’s love for Rye Whiskey (Wild Turkey 101 Rye),
Sweet Vermouth Maraschino Cherry
Sicilian Old Fashion
$16
Amaro Averna from Sicily, Old Forester,
Cocktail and Sons Spiced Demerara Syrup
Whatsamatta Sour
$15
Two classics, one cocktail….Old Forester,
Lazzaroni Amaretto, homemade sweet and sour
Limoncello Drop
$15
Stoli VanillaVodka, Limoncello,
Vanilla Bean syrup
Espresso Mint Martini
$15
Barrel Aged Lucano Espresso Liqour ,Fernet
Branca Menta, float of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
Amalfi Margarita
$15
Avión Blanco, Italicus Rosolio Aperitivo,
fresh lime juice, salted rim
Vespa
$15
Italian twist to a Vesper, Tanqueray 10,
Ketel One, Cocchi Americano
Spritzer Aperitivos
Italian Spritz
$12
Prosecco, Martini Rossi Fiero
splash of soda, orange wedge
Italian Pink Lemonade
$12
Ramazzotti Rosato, Martini Rossi Fiero,
Prosecco, Sweet & Sour
Royal Spritz
$14
An Aperitivo for royalty; H by Hine Cognac, Italicus Rosolio Aperitivo and Prosecco
Rosé Sangria
$12
Rosé , Ketel One Peach and Orange Blossom ,
Cocktail and Son’s Fassionola Strawberry Syrup
Homemade Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
28
Marinara sauce, three homemade meatballs
Penne alla Vodka
25
Spaghetti Vongole
29
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, Italian parsely, White or Red Sauce
Gnocchi
28
Homemade potato dumpling pillows
Choice of Sauce: FreshTomato Basil OR Pistachio Pesto Cream
Bolognese OR Dolce Gorgonzola DOP with Toasted Walnuts $34
Mezzaluna Ravioli
29
Veal and porcini mushrooms, peas, prosciutto mushroom cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
27
Bolognese and béchamel
Fettuccine Alfredo
30
Alfredo cream sauce, Parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
28
Tuscan guanciale, organic egg, Parmesan
Side
Broccoli Rabe
$10
Sautéed Root Vegetables
$10
Wine
Cabernet Franc
Tenuta Luisa Cabernet Franc
$65
Friuli-Venezia Giulia | medium-bodied; red fruit with herbaceous and mineral notes| excellent food-pairing wine; delicious with tomato-based or spicy dishes, meat in general, and perfect when matched with venison
Darioush Signature
$300
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley | plums, sandalwood, and vivid berry flavors with subtle minerality; lush finish of raspberry liqueur and plum compote with silky tannins | wonderful with food; especially good with tomato sauces; pair with steak, lamb, porkchops, veal, sausage, or meatballs
Cabernet Sauvignon
DAOU
$16, $60 per Bottle
Paso Robles | currant, black cherry, cedar, &
eucalyptus | delicious as a cocktail wine or paired with steak, lamb,
and mushrooms
Frank Family Vineyards
$33, $125 per Bottle
Napa Valley | black cherry, cocoa,
hazelnut, baked plums, and cloves | pairs well with steak, short ribs,
portobello mushrooms, and lamb
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Peju
$100
Rutherford | black cherry, dark fruit, and cocoa powder with notes of anise, clove, and tobacco| wonderful as a cocktail wine or paired with red meat dishes
Shafer “One Point Five”
$55, $215 per Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District, Napa Valley | elegant and silky with lush, vivid, abundant fruit and cashmere-like soft tannins | wonderful as a cocktail wine; or enjoyed with red meat – especially game
DeLille Cellars “Four Flags”
$140
Red Mountain | vibrant red and dark fruit with a unique savory quality; delicately textured tannins | pair with beef short ribs, venison, lamb, or earthy vegetables
Central Italy
Tenuta di Nozzole
$14, $54 per Bottle
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | Toscana |
macerated cherries & fresh fruit with soft tannins| pairs well with
steak, red sauces, olive oil, and beans
San Felice “Il Grigio”
$110
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG |
Toscana | sweet violets and spicy tobacco leaf; full-bodied and
round with smooth, ripe tannins harmoniously integrated with
the acidity | perfect with meat dishes, game, red sauces, and cheese
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Villa Medoro
$12, $46 per Bottle
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Abruzzo | no oak; bright red and black cherry
with smooth tannins, leather, and spice | pair with red sauce,
sausage, and bolognese sauce
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Banfi “Poggio alle Mura”
$250
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | Sangiovese | Toscana | violets, sweet ripe red fruit & berries, as well as cigar box and spices | perfect pairing for ossobuco; pairs well with red meat, game, red sauce, and aged cheese
Ruffino “Yellow Label”
$25 per Half-Bottle
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | complex wine characterized by cherry and violet notes with hints of tobacco, white pepper, and flint | enjoy with your favorite Italian dishes such as risotto or pasta Bolognese or with grilled meats and roasted vegetables for a classic Tuscan meal
Chardonnay
Stemmari Chardonnay
$12, $46 per Bottle
Sicilia | Tart & Fresh | slightly
ripened peach & pear with notes of yellow flowers | enjoy with
antipasti, shellfish, and fried appetizers
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Ferrari-Carano
$15, $56 per Bottle
Sonoma County | citrus, peach, orange blossom,
vanilla, and graham cracker | pairs well with butter and cream
sauces, basil, & nuts
Mayacamas Vineyards
$100
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley | lime zest, wet
slate, fresh vanilla, and lemon candy | pair this big wine with rich
fish such as salmon, creamy pasta dishes, pork, and white meat
Far Niente
$115
Napa Valley | citrus-honeysuckle perfume with white fig, gardenia, and warm toasted oak | pairs well with white fish in butter sauce, fettuccine alfredo, prosciutto, and olives
Frank Family Vineyards
$20, $75 per Bottle
Carneros, Napa Valley| full-bodied with citrus and white peach, succulent stone fruit flavors and buttery pastry dough| pairs exceptionally with rich seafood; or with buttery sauces such as scampi or fettuccine alfredo
Pio Cesare “Piodilei”
$80
Langhe DOC | a layered an beautiful wine; cooked apples, pineapple, hints of vanilla and cream|pair with branzino, veal chops, butternut squash ravioli, scallops, lobster, and roast chicken
Italian White Wines
Stemmari Chardonnay
$12, $46 per Bottle
Sicilia | Tart & Fresh | slightly
ripened peach & pear with notes of yellow flowers | enjoy with
antipasti, shellfish, and fried appetizers
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Planeta “Cometa”
$100
Fiano | Sicilia Menfi DOC | an outstanding
wine; full, aromatic, and mineral with notes of chamomile, hay,
ripe apricots, thyme, mango, and pomelo | absolutely excellent with
grilled fish and shrimp
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Venica & Venica “Jesera”
$65
Pinot Grigio DOC Collio | Skin Contact Wine | brilliant copper color, notes of white flowers,
ginger, pink pepper, pear, and apple | pairs especially well with
charcuterie, grilled fish, and risotto
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Occhipinti “SP68” Bianco
$105
60% Zibibbo, 40% Albanello |Sicilia | featured on “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy”| Biodynamic| Skin-Contact Wine; fermented with indigenous yeasts | dry; floral and aromatic | excellent with shellfish, delicate pastas, and fish
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Pietradolce “Sant’Andrea” Bianco
$200
100% Carricante | Mt. Etna, Sicilia | 120 year old vines; alluring aromas of lychee, Spanish broom, white peach, creamy pear, and wet stone balanced with bright acidity | pairs well with cheese, vegetables, and steak-like fishes such as tuna, swordfish, & mahi mahi
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Andrian Pinot Grigio
$14, $52 per Bottle
Alto Adige | crisp and refreshing; a fruity bouquet with fresh notes of honeydew melons | wonderful aperitif and very versatile for the dinner table; try with risotto, shrimp, salmon, mushrooms, or fish
Villa Mathilde Falanghina
$12, $46 per Bottle
Campania | like a Sauvignon Blanc: intense, floral, and fruity with notes of tropical fruit and ripe peach; dry, fresh, crisp, and light-bodied| combines very well with mussels, fresh pasta & shrimp
Castello di Titignano “Rigogoli”
$85
Umbria | Viognier & Grechetto di Todi | medium-bodied, oak aged, dry white wine | peach, almond, and sweet spice | pair with simply cooked fish, scallops, chicken, or mushrooms; goes with anything in a butter white wine sauce
I Custodi “Aedes” Etna Bianco
$85
Carricante | Sicilia | delicious and natural white wine from famed wine guru Salvo Foti; white fruit, yellow apple skin crunch, green olives, mineral finish | pairs superbly with pork, chicken, or anything from the sea
Villa Mathilde Greco di Tufo DOCG
$50
similar to Chablis; rich, complex, and fresh; white peach, apricot, citrus, and sweet almond| pair with a seafood pasta dish
Banfi “Principessa Gavia”
$12, $48 per Bottle
Gavi DOGG | Cortese di Gavi | lime, citrus, and golden apple blend into an intense and fresh aroma; soft acidity | particularly good with appetizers, salads, and fish
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
$18, $70 per Bottle
Friuli | crème brûlée, and custard are perfectly balanced with citrus, white flowers, apricot, melon, and peach | pair with fish, shellfish, risotto, and baked vegetables
Elena Walch Gewürztraminer
$18, $70 per Bottle
Alto Adige DOC | dry; characterful and elegant with charming notes of lychee, flowers, and spices | wonderful as a aperitif, with spicy dishes, or with dishes based on fish and shellfish such as cioppino
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Pio Cesare “Piodilei”
$80
Langhe DOC | a layered an beautiful wine; cooked apples, pineapple, hints of vanilla and cream|pair with branzino, veal chops, butternut squash ravioli, scallops, lobster, and roast chicken
Bruno Giacosa
$75
Roero Arneis DOCG | Piemonte | a richer and rounder Arneis with medium to full body; lemon, apricot, and spicy pear; some cooked apple, too | really delicious; pairs amazingly with beef carpaccio, zucchini, and eggplant dishes
Merlot
Frank Family
$120
Napa Valley | fresh plums, blackberries, pomegranate, coffee, cedar, and baking spices; very elegant and structured with a soft finish| pairs well with most foods; especially red sauces, veal, pork, cheese, and cream
Markham Vineyards
$45 per Half Bottle
Napa Valley Merlot | California | aromas of plum jam and coffee; juicy black cherry flavor with a rich chocolatey character| pairs well with steak, gorgonzola, rosemary, cheesy pasta dishes, and roast chicken | 325 mL Half Bottle
Northeast Italy
MASI “Costasera”
$40, $140 per Bottle
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG | Vegan| baked fruit, plums and cherries, with hints of coffee and cocoa | excellent as an after-dinner wine; or to go with red meat, game, or richly flavored dishes; very good with gorgonzola
Dario Prinčič “Rosso”
$95
Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | very fresh natural wine with a dynamic minerality: arctic berries, graphite, earth, and vegetable notes with spicy and balsamic overtones | try with red meat and red sauce
Tenuta Luisa Cabernet Franc
$65
Friuli-Venezia Giulia | medium-bodied; red fruit with herbaceous and mineral notes| excellent food-pairing wine; delicious with tomato-based or spicy dishes, meat in general, and perfect when matched with venison
Zenato
$160
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG | bay leaf & cured cherries | pairs well with braised beef short ribs, wild boar, venison, and steak
SCAIA Corvina
$46
Veneto IGT | floral and fruity; cherries, plums, and woodland berries; intense and with a good body despite its young, fresh lightness | delicious in warm weather; wonderful with risottos, sausage, beans, and both red meat and chicken dishes
Northwest Italy
Marchese Incisa “Valmorena”
$14, $52 per Bottle
Barbera d’Asti Superiore | Piemonte | violet, plum, maraschino cherry, date, fig, white pepper, and chocolate | versatile and medium-bodied, goes wonderfully with appetizers, sage & butter sauces, white and red meats, and cheeses
Prunotto “Vigna Colonnello”
$315
Barolo DOCG Riserva Bussia | produced from one single prized hectare in the Monforte d’Alba area; rose petals, raspberries, and pomegranate with spicy and balsamic notes; supple tannins with a long, dense finish | pairs best with osso buco, steak, veal chop, and dishes made with egg pasta
Michele Chiarlo “Reyna”
$100
Barbaresco DOCG | Piemonte | complex and elegant with notes of small red fruits, rose petals, and tea leaves; fine tannins with a long, balanced finish | accompanies risotto, veal, or lamb
Ca’Rome’ Barbaresco
$350
Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG | Piemonte | intense garnet red. Complex aromas with hints of licorice. Velvety and full-flavored | Large format; 1.5L Magnum
Pio Cesare “Fides” Barbera
$115
Barbera d’ Alba Superiore | Piemonte | blackberry, plum, black cherry, tobacco and mineral notes
Tenuta L’Illuminata “Sant’Anna” Barolo
$48, $180 per Bottle
Barolo DOCG | black-skinned berries, cherry, cedar, underbrush, star anise, and toasted hazelnuts
G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo Langhe DOC
$75
Piemonte | varietal truth, purity of aromatics, and depth with notes of rose, violet, fresh berries, red and dark fruit, lavender, and mint | this elegant wine pairs very well with meat, risotto, and cheese
Pinot Noir
Stemmari Pinot Noir
$12, $46 per Bottle
Sicilia | blackberries, wild strawberries,
cherries, and spice | pairs well with pasta with meat sauce, red meat,
and cheeses
Merry Edwards
$28, $100 per Bottle
Sonoma Coast | bing cherry with licorice, forest floor, rose petal, vanilla, and baking spices | enjoy with mushrooms or other vegetarian dishes; delicious with salmon or pork
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Swick
$80
Willamette Valley | medium bodied and fresh; perfectly balanced notes of dark cherry, mushrooms, and forest floor with a raspberry, plum, and espresso palate | a very food-friendly wine; pair with pasta, cheese, meats, fish, goes well with everything
Red Blends
DAOU “Pessimist”
$16, $60 per Bottle
Paso Robles | blue and red fruit, purple
flowers, vanilla, and buttered toast | pairs well with grilled meats
and pasta with red sauce
DAOU “Bodyguard”
$80
Paso Robles | Petit Verdot & Petite Sirah | blueberry cobbler, cherry pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, and espresso | pairs with red meat such as short ribs or bolognese sauce
Planeta “Burdese”
$100
Sicilia DOC | Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc | a powerful, structured red with rich fruit flavors of cherry, rosemary, cocoa | delicious as a cocktail wine and with rich meat or cheese dishes
Riesling
Labor Wines Riesling
$65
Willamette Valley| a dry Riesling with a round mouthfeel; a stone fruit profile with notes of citrus, green apple, and hints of tropical fruits and fresh herbs | a wonderful food pairing wine; match with salmon, shrimp, crab, pork, or creamy sauces
Rose
DAOU Rosé
$12, $46 per Bottle
Rosé of Grenache| Paso Robles | fresh strawberry, peach, cherry, hibiscus, and honey| enjoy with salads, salmon or light appetizers
Southern Italy/ Islands
Stemmari Nero d’Avola
$12, $46 per Bottle
Sicilia | currant, wild strawberries,
and pomegranate | pairs well with risotto, cheese pastas, eggplant, &
lamb
Stemmari Pinot Noir
$12, $46 per Bottle
Sicilia | blackberries, wild strawberries,
cherries, and spice | pairs well with pasta with meat sauce, red meat,
and cheeses
COS “Nero di Lupo”
$70
Nero d’Avola | Sicilia | made in amphorae (large terra cotta pots) | pure expression of Nero d’Avola; round and delicious; with bright red cherry fruit, Mediterranean scrub, orange zest, and sunbaked earth | pairs best with eggplant or rich, “meaty” meats such as steak, meatballs, lasagna, Bolognese, and lamb
Pietradolce “Barbagalli”
$200
Nerello Mascalese | Mt Etna, Sicilia DOC | gorgeous red with elegant aromas of blue flowers, crushed mint, wild berries, and wet stone | pairs extremely well with steak and lamb; yet is versatile enough to go with most dishes, including seafood
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Occhipinti “SP68” Rosso
$105
70% Frappato, 30% Nero d’Avola | Sicilia | featured on “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy”| Biodynamic| red berries; with minerals and a hint of licorice | break the “rules” with this wine: try it chilled with fish or with eggplant
Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo
$60
Primitivo (Zinfandel) | Salento IGT, Puglia | dense, creamy, dark-berry aromas lifted by violet, graphite, and potpourri spice on the nose; warm baking spice tones | pair with pasta, duck, lamb, and other richly flavored dishes
Punica “Montessu”
$75
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT | Sardegna | Carignano | intense aromas and flavors of black fruit and oak; full-bodied with velvety texture and balanced tannins | pair with rich pork or lamb dishes
Pietradolce “Archinieri” Etna Rosso
$90
Etna Rosso DOC | Nerello Mascalese | Mt. Etna, Sicilia | ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nuances | pairs well with eggplant dishes and with red meats
Planeta Frappato
$70
Vittoria DOC | Sicilia |a light red with notes of red fruit, rose, and candied violet, with an elegant smokey tone | excellent food pairing wine; this light red can pair with red meat, vegetable dishes, and also with fish; also lovely when chilled
Sparkling
Marchesi Incisa “Felice”
$12, $46 per Bottle
Moscato d’Asti DOCG | Piemonte |
elegantly sweet with light effervescence; light and clean finish;
notes of peaches, white flowers, grapefruit, and sage | perfect to
start or end the meal; delicious as an aperitif or with dessert
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Rosa Regale
$12
Brachetto d’ Acqui | Piemonte | Unique & Festive
| sparkling sweet red wine with strawberry, raspberry, and rose |
delicious aperitif or pairs well with spicy foods, pork, bitter greens,
cheese, desserts, and chocolate | 187mL
Berlucchi ’61 Nature, 2012
$105
Franciacorta DOCG | Lombardia |
Zero-Dosage | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir | bone dry with
ripe yellow fruit and candied citrus that melt into fragrant pan
brioche; richly flavored with a full body and vibrant acidity|
delicious throughout a meal; pairs perfectly with antipasto and main
courses of fish, chicken, and veal
Moët & Chandon Impérial Reserve Brut
$130
Champagne, France | dried pineapple, biscuit, salted almond, white peach | pair with rich or fried food
Chandon Brut
$18
Brut Sparkling | Napa Valley | apple, pear, and citrus flavors with a hint of spice; finish is soft and dry | pair with Caesar salad or calamari | 187mL
Col di Luna “Flora” Prosecco
$12, $46 per Bottle
Prosecco Brut | Veneto | a truly dry Prosecco with notes of granny smith apples, asian pear, and fresh cut garden flowers | fermented with native yeasts and low in sulfites | pairs well with all kinds of foods, especially appetizers and light dishes
Super Tuscans
Antinori “Tignanello”
$250
Toscana| The original Super-Tuscan! |
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet Franc | ripe red
fruits with fresh blackberry and wild berries; vanilla, dark
chocolate, and light spice | pairs with herbed meats and mushrooms,
and rich tomato-based dishes such as lasagna
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Tenuta Guado al Tasso “Il Bruciato”
$20, $75 per Bottle
Toscana | Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, & Petit Verdot |
dark fresh fruit, spices, and tobacco | pairs exceptionally well with
wild boar, short ribs, and other rich braised dishes
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Tenuta Sette Ponti “Crognolo”
$100
Toscana | Sangiovese & Merlot | ripe cherry and berries well blended with spicy notes| pairs well with braised meats, game, and aged cheeses
Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia”
$475
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC | Toscana | Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc | black fruit and spice flavors | perfect wine to go with rich meaty dishes of lamb, braised meats, pasta bolognese, or creamy risottos
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Santa Cristina “Fattoria Le Maestrelle”
$13, $50 per Bottle
Toscana | Merlot, Sangiovese & Syrah | ripe red fruit well integrated with notes of juniper berries, mint, vanilla and coffee | pairs wonderfully with red meats and red sauces
Zinfandel
Frank Family Vineyards
$85
Napa Valley | elegant, complex layers of crushed clove, fresh blackberry, and creamy mocha | perfect with roasted meats, chicken, and pork
Entrees
Carne
8oz Filet Mignon
50
Red wine demiglace reduction sauce, potatoes, vegetables
substitute Parmesan Risotto $16
Frutta di Mare
Spaghetti Vongole
29
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, Italian parsely, White or Red Sauce
Filet of Sole
32
Lemon, white wine, garlic, capers, seasonal vegetables
Pollo
Pollo Parmigiana
32
Marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, spaghetti marinara
Pollo Piccata
32
Organic Jidori chicken, lemon, capers, white wine, seasonal vegetables
Vegetariano
Sicilian Eggplant Rollatine
24
Gaetano’s mother’s Sicilian dish
Thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with angel hair, garlic, tomato, basil, baked with marinara sauce, and cheese
Zucchini Noodles
22
Mushrooms, marinara sauce
Vitello
Ossobuco alla Milanesa
60
Braised veal shank, root vegetable and red wine demiglace, saffron risotto
Veal Parmigiana
34
Marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, spaghetti marinara
Veal Piccata
34
Lemon, white wine, capers
Veal Milanese
34
Breaded pan sautéed veal cutlet, arugula, tomatoes
