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LUNCH MENU // 05.11.2012

 

Antipasti


ZUPPA DI LEGUMI
Lentil, garbanzo and cannellini bean soup with onion, celery, carrot, herbs, vegetable broth, 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

PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA
Parma prosciutto, housemade mozzarella, wild arugula, focaccia croutons, lemon condimento 11

INSALATA DI INDIVIA
Mixed endive, Brooks cherries, champagne condimento, sliced almond, 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

PAPPARDELLE ALL’AMATRICIANA
Parsley pasta with sautéed house-cured pork belly, red onion, Calabria pepper, tomato, Parmigiano 13.5

GNOCCHI ALLE VERDURE
Potato dumplings with grilled squash, zucchini & eggplant, fresh tomato, basil, Parmigiano 13.5

PASTA AL NERO
Squid ink pasta sautéed with prawn, squid & bay scallop, marinara, red onion and white wine 14

 

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 caper & parsley aioli, organic spinach 11

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

FOCACCIA AGLI ASPARAGI
Housemade focaccia with grilled asparagus, housemade mozzarella, lemon condimento 11

 

Piatto di Mare

MERLUZZO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled herb and breadcrumb-crusted local rock cod with roasted potatoes, spinach, lemon 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

ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled asparagus, lemon condimento, 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.