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LUNCH MENU // 02.03.2012

 

Antipasti


ZUPPA DI CARCIOFI
Artichoke soup with onion, celery, potatoes herbs, vegetable broth, milk, Parmigiano cup 4 / bowl 7

CAPESANTE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Massachusetts day boat scallops with wild arugula, fennel, saffron-lemon condimento 13.5

INSALATA CON BRUCIATINI
Organic baby mixed greens, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola dolce crostini, balsamico condimento 9.5

INSALATA CON SARDINE
Grilled local sardine, red & green cabbage, Parmigiano, pickled red onion, lemon-garlic condimento 11

INSALATA DI INDIVIA
Mixed endive, grilled bosc pears, champagne condimento, toasted walnuts, ricotta salata 10

CARPACCIO DI BIETOLE
Chioggia beets, Umbrian farro, organic baby romaine, chopped eggs, Parmigiano, lemon condimento 10

BURRATA E PENDOLINI
Cream filled fresh mozzarella on a bed of mixed greens, caramelized cherry tomatoes, balsamico, extra virgin olive oil 10.5

 

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
Fresh pasta with traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano 13

FETTUCCINE AI FUNGHI
Spinach pasta sautéed with mixed mushrooms, thyme, garlic-infused olive oil and Parmigiano 13

FIOCCHI DI PERE
Pear and ricotta ravioli sautéed with brown butter, sage and Parmigiano 13.5

TAGLIOLINI ALLA CARBONARA
Farro pasta with sautéed house-cured pork belly, eggs, Parmigiano, black pepper and cream 13.5

PAPPARDELLE AL PESCE
Parsley pasta sautéed with shrimp, squid & clams, marinara, red onion and white wine 14

GNOCCHI AL SALMONE
Potato dumplings sautéed with smoked salmon, red onion, white wine, cream and marinara 13.5

 

Panini

PANINO ALL’AGNELLO
Ground leg of lamb with roasted garlic and herbs, dijon mustard, caramelized onions, organic spinach 11

PANINO CON POLLO
Grilled Petaluma Farms free range chicken breast, avocado, wild arugula, roasted pancetta and aioli 11

PANINO AI CALAMARI
Grilled wild caught calamari steak with vegetable dijon aioli, organic spinach 11

PANINO ALLA SALSICCIA
Housemade Italian sausage, gorgonzola dolce, grilled fennel, wild arugula, aioli 11

FOCACCIA AL PORTOBELLO
Housemade focaccia with grilled Portobello & bell pepper, housemade mozzarella, balsamico condimento 11

 

Piatto di Mare

SOGLIOLA ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled local petrale sole with roasted potatoes, spinach, lemon condimento 15.5

 

Piatto di Terra

SCALOPPINE AI CAPPERI
Sautéed pork loin scaloppini with capers, lemon juice and white wine, sautéed organic spinach, roasted potatoes 15.5

 

Contorni

SPINACI AL BURRO
Sautéed organic spinach with butter and Parmigiano 5

INSALATA MISTA
Organic baby mixed greens, balsamico 5

CAVOLETTI IN PADELLA
Sautéed brussels sprouts, garlic-infused olive oil, Parmigiano 6

 

Dolci

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO
Italian chocolate fondant cake 6.50

TORTA DELLA NONNA
Traditional Italian cake with lemon patisserie cream, pine nuts, almonds 6.50

PANNA COTTA
"Cooked creme" served with choice of chocolate shavings or seasonal fruit 6.50

 

Menu subject to change based on availablity.