Lunch Menu

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Updated: January 21, 2010 PRIMI

CHEF: Max LeRoy

SPUNTINO

MINESTRONE Traditional vegetable soup with pasta and basil pesto [ cup ] 4 [ bowl ] 6

BRODETTO del PESCATORE Fisherman's soup of prawns, clams, mussels, scallops,

fresh fish, tomatoes, leek, artichokes, peppers, red onion, white wine, broth, fennel and chili flakes 11

INSALATA CESARE Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with traditional caesar dressing,

topped with shaved parmigiano Reggiano and house-made croutons 7

INSALATA MISTA Mixed baby greens tossed with a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing,

toasted pine nuts, tomato and cucumber 6

FUNGHI ARROSTO Portabella mushroom in a focaccia crumb and herb crust, baked with

garlic butter, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Sliced and tossed with baby spinach and

aged balsamic vinegar 10

INSALATA CAPRESE Mozzarina mediterraneo cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil,

extra-virgin olive oil, cracked black peppercorns and aged balsamic vinegar 10

INSALATA con FORMAGGIO di CAPRA Hazelnut-crusted goat cheese, baked in

our open flame oven and served on a salad of mixed baby greens with poached pear,

sun-dried cranberries and a lemon, pear and port-wine dressing 11

POLPETTE di GRANCHIO e SALMONE Curried crab and salmon cake served on

a salad of mixed baby greens with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and orange vinaigrette dressing 12

INSALATA con TONNO AFFUMICATO A salad of white cannellini beans, fresh

romaine lettuce, smoked ahi tuna, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and

feta cheese. Fresh lemon, mint and extra-virgin olive oil dressing 12

GAMBERI al FORNO Fire roasted black tiger prawns served on a salad of fresh arugula with a

potato latke, grilled zucchini and roasted fennel. Olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic and lemon dressing 12

PANINO al FORNO Freshly baked pizza sandwich with a filling of rosemary ham, avocado,

vine ripened tomatoes and goat cheese.

Served with a cup of soup or mixed greens with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing 11

PIZZETTA

( TRADITIONAL THIN CRUST PIZZA FROM OUR OPEN FLAME OVEN )

MARGHERITA Tomatoes, mozzarina mediterraneano cheese and lots of fresh basil 11

SALSICCIA Spicy Italian sausage, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula and provolone cheese 12

VERDURA Mushrooms, grilled zucchini, roasted fennel and goat cheese 12

SALAMI Salametti salami, spicy banana peppers, green olives and feta cheese 12

GRANCHIO Crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarina mediterraneo cheese and cilantro 12

PASTA e RISOTTO

LINGUINE MARCO POLO Chicken, toasted cashews, mango, fresh basil, pimentos and cream 12

FUSILLI con SALSICCIA Spicy Italian sausage, peppers, crushed red chillies, onion,

roasted garlic and house-made marinara sauce 12

SPAGHETTINI con GAMBERI Grilled black tiger prawns served over spaghettini noodles

in a sauce of cherry tomatoes, arugula, extra-virgin olive oil and a spicy cilantro breading 13

SPAGHETTINI con CAPESANTE Seared scallops, mushrooms, smoked bacon,

leeks, fresh lemon and cream 13

FUSILLI con POLLO MARSALA Chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes,

Marsala wine, cream and mixed fresh herbs 12

LINGUINE con PANCETTA Double-smoked bacon, spinach, artichoke hearts, almonds,

lemon, fresh basil and asiago cheese 12

FUSILLI VERDURA Oven-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, pine nuts and roasted garlic.

Topped with bocconcini mozzarella cheese and home-made basil pesto 12

RISOTTO con ZUCCA e PANCETTA Winter squash risotto with carnaval squash,

pancetta bacon, leeks, arugula, pecans, mascarpone cheese and parmigiano reggiano cheese 12

PIATTI

CALAMARI RIPIENI Baby squid stuffed with a spicy herb and garlic breading.

grilled and served on a sauce of tomatoes, white wine and fresh basil 12

INVOLTINI di MAIALE Pork tenderloin scaloppini stuffed with crab and spinach.

Warm cannellini bean salad with pancetta, green olives, arugula, lemon, sage and olive oil 15

COSTOLETTE d'AGNELLO Char-grilled lamb chops served over spaghettini noodles in a

sauce of tomatoes, fresh mint, roasted garlic, basil and red wine vinegar 16

POLLO ARROSTO Roasted half cornish hen served on a medley of seasonal vegetables.

Drizzled with a mixed fresh herb, lemon and roasted garlic jus 15

COZZE Steamed mussels with sun-dried tomatoes, spicy banana peppers, roasted garlic,

red onion, fresh cilantro, white wine, lime, asiago cheese and cream 12

VITELLO A medallion of veal tenderloin roasted with shallots, tomato, peppers and mushrooms.

Served with a medley of seasonal vegetables 15

PLEASE NOTE: HELP US HELP YOU!

ALL INGREDIENTS MAY NOT BE LISTED FOR EACH DISH. GUESTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES OR OTHER DIETARY CONCERNS

SHOULD PLEASE INFORM THEIR SERVER PRIOR TO ORDERING

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GROUPS OF TEN OR MORE PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% SERVICE CHARGE