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ZUPPE (Soups)
Minestrone D'Asti Fresh vegetable soup Pasta & Fagioli Tuscan white bean soup with pasta
ANTIPASTI (Appetizers)
Fritto Misto di Pesce Tender crispy fried squid, shrimp and vegetables served with a spicy red sauce Zuppa di Cozze e Vongole Sautéed black mussels and Manila clams with garlic, white wine and fresh chopped tomatoes. Cocktail di Gamberoni Jumbo shrimp served with pink cocktail sauce. Carpaccio Misto di Pesce Mixed thinly slices of swordfish, ahi tuna and wild salmon with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, capers and shaved Parmesan cheese Carpaccio di Manzo all' Albese Thinly sliced raw fi let mignon topped with capers and shaved Parmesan chesee, served on micro Arugula bed. Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese Fresh Buffalo Mozzarelle cheese, served with sliced Roma tomaotoes, basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil andsprinkled with dried oregano. Granchio con Salsa Rosa 8 oz chilled king crab leg served with a mild cocktail sauce Pennette Vegetariane Guazzetto di Cozze e Canellini Steamed mussels with canellini beans in a garlic and white wine. 11.95 Fagiolini Verdi Sautéed green beans.
LE INSALATE (Salads)
Insalata Tre Colore Radicchio, Belgium endive, arugola and lettuce topped with sliced fi let mignon in balsamic dressing. Insalata Bella Elena Sliced d'Anjou pears and spring mixed lettuce in a ginger lemon dressing topped with toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese Insalata alla Cesare* Hearts of romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, tossed with our famous traditional caesar dressing. Add shrimp(3)$ 3.50 Add chicken $2.00 Della Casa* Baby mixed greens with carrots, fennel, leeks, tomatoes with red wine vinagrette Villanella Sliced Roma tomatoes, red onions, fresh oregano, basil and olive oil Insalata di Pollo Baby spring mix, cherry tomatoes, broiled chicken strips, roasted almonds, julienne carrots in cherry vinagrette Insalata di Salmone Green mixed salad with fennel, leeks, cherry tomatoes topped with 3 oz grilled wild salmon in a ginger lemon dressing Insalata di Tonno al Pepe Baby spinach salad with marinated vegetables topped with seared blackned ahi tuna with soy and ginger lemon dressing Insalata di Spinaci Baby spinach salad with sliced mushrooms and crispy Prosciutto in a balsamic dressing.
PASTA
Pennette con Pesce Spada Quills shaped pasta penne with swordfish in a red wine tomato sauce Fettuccine con Gamberetti Long ribbon pasta with shrimp, artichoke hearts, arugola, olive oil, white vine and fresh herbs Linguine alle Vongole Long flat pasta with garlic, olive oil, Manila clams, crushed chilis, white wine sauce or red sauce topped with jumbo prawns Spaghetti allo Scoglio Spaghetti pasta with shell fish, crustacean fish in a spicy garlic tomato sauce Cavatelle Michelangelo Homemade semolina and ricotta cheese dumpling pasta with sun dried tomatoes, brandy, chicken, light marinara sauce and a touch of cream Capellini alla Checca con Pollo Angel hair pasta sauteed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, chicken breast and chopped tomatoes in a light marinara sauce. Gnocchi Filanti Potatoes dumpling with light marinara sauce, melted smoked mozzarella cheese and basil Pappardelle Dello Chef Wide-ribbon pasta with pesto sauce, meat sauce and touch of cream with pine nuts Maltagliate ai Gamberi Large ribbon pasta with jumbo shrimp, dungeness crab meat in a vodka pink sauce Rotella alla Valdostana Rolled pasta with italian ham and mozzarella cheese baked with a light marinara sauce Ravioli alla Bolognese Cheese and spinach ravioli sauteed with meat sauce Agnolotti d' Aragosta Agnolotti, lobster and ricotta cheese stuffed pasta pillows sauteed in a light lobster sauce Rigatoni Rugantino Tube shaped pasta with green onions, wild mushrooms,light marinara sauce topped with 3 oz grilled filet mignon. Pennette Vegetariane Quills pasta penne with green onions, extra virgin olive oil, garlic seasonal vegetables in light marinara sauce. Spaghetti alla Carbonara Spaghetti pasta tossed with Italian bacon and eggs. Lasagna alla Bolognese Layered pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese and bechamel sauce.
RISOTTO
Risotto alla Pescatora Canaroli arborio rice with shrimp, scallops, shell and fresh fish of the day in a red sauce Risotto al Funghi Misti Canaroli arborio rice with porcini and wild mushrooms and Parmesan cheese Risotto al Porcini e Tartufi Canaroli arborio rice with Porcini mushrooms, black truffles topped with genuine edible 23kt gold leaf Risotto ai Frutti di Bosco Canaroli arborio rice with mascarpone cheese and mixed fresh berries topped with butter, Parmesan cheese and a touch of cream
PESCE (Fish and Seafood)
Gamberoni e Capesante Grilled jumbo shrimp and jumbo scallops topped with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and lemon juice Zuppa di Pesce Mediterranean seafood, langoustine, king crab leg, jumbo shrimp, jumbo scallops, mussels and clams in a tomato broth Salmone Mare Chiaro Grilled fresh red wild king salmon topped with capers, shallots, brandy, dried herbs worchester sauce. Shrimp Scampi Piccata Jumbo shrimp and large prawns with capers, mushrooms in a lemon juice sauce over linguine pasta Trote Salmonate ai Frutti di Bosco Grilled Coho salmon topped with fresh mixed berries in a extra virgin olive oil.
BUE (Beef)
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola Grilled black Angus ribeye steak topped with red spicy pizzaiola sauce. Filetto di Manzo alla Astigiana Grilled beef tenderloin topped with porcini mushrooms, black truffle, brandy, brown sauce on a bed of baby arugola Tagliata Di Bue Grilled marinated thinly sliced filet mignon topped with arugola, tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese and balsamic reduction
VITELLO (Veal)
Scaloppina alla Boscaiola Braised veal tenderloin topped with wild mushrooms, marsala wine and brown sauce Scaloppe alla Parmigiana Braised veal tenderloin topped with Parmesan cheese on a bed of marinara sauce Scaloppe al Limone Braised veal tenderloin with mushrooms, capers and lemon juice sauce
POLLO (Chicken)
Petto di Pollo al Rosmarino Grilled marinated double chicken breasts topped with garlic rosemary and lemon juice. Petto di Pollo Valdostana Boneless chicken breast topped with ham and fontina cheese on a bed of marinara sauce Petto di Pollo Boscaiola Boneless chicken breast braised with wild mushrooms, marsala wine and brown sauce Finissima di Pollo Grilled chicken breast topped with fresh herbs served with sauteed spinach