The best meals in Calabria don’t come with a menu. They come with a conversation, a shared plate and a nod of approval from the cook. Take our peppers. They’re grown in the hills outside Altomonte, hung to dry in a centuries-old hotel, and then sent to us, where we bring them back to life with olive oil pressed at our grove in Calabria. This is dinner at Calabrese — every ingredient, every dish, every bite has a story.
ANTIPASTI
TENTAZIONE DELL’OSTERIA
selection of aged cheeses, imported italian salumi, organic honeycomb, olive tapenade, walnut crostini
BRUSCHETTA
grilled italian bread, tomatoes, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil
CALAMARI FRITTI
basil aioli, marinara
COZZE IN PADELLA
prince edward island mussels, garlic, olive oil, iron skillet
CRAB CAKES
jumbo lump crab cakes, baby greens, diced olives, tomatoes, spicy remoulade, basil aioli
CARPACCIO D’ANTILOPE
pepper crusted texas antelope, parmiggiano reggiano, arugula salad, spicy calabrian oil
FOCACCIA CALABRESE
basil, garlic, parmesan, calabrian peppers, marinated pomodoraccio tomatoes
POLPETTE E PARMIGGIANO
traditional beef meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese melted au gratin, garlic crostini
ZAFARANA PEPPERS
crispy pan fried calabrese dried sweet peppers from casa barbieri, olive oil, salt
MOZZARELLA TRIO
buffalo, burrata, fior di latte, aged pomodoraccio tomatoes, toasted mammamia bread, d.o.p. extra virgin olive oil
INSALATE E ZUPPE
HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, beets, cucumbers, kalamata olives, parmesan, croutons
CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, luciano’s caesar dressing
ZUPPE DEL GIORNO
soup of the day
HEARTS OF PALM SALAD
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, pistachios, kalamata olives, capers, focaccia croutons
TOMATO MOZZARELLA
heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, basil pesto
STEAK SALAD
grilled 6 oz. ny strip, field greens, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, spring onions, kalamata olives, gorgonzola
L’ANGOLO VEGETARIANO
LE CALABRESI IMPOSSIBILI
ear shaped pasta, broccolini, italian impossible sausage, slivered garlic, calabrian peppers, touch of marinara
PIZZA VEGETARIANA
cauliflower pizza crust, truffle cream, mozzarella, impossible sausage, calabrian peppers, fresh basil
GNOCCHI GRATINATI
potato dumplings, shiitakes, fresh basil, creamed truffle sauce, blue cheese gratin
ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI
shaved zucchini, calabrian pepper, arrabbiata, fresh basil, shaved parmesan
PIZZE
from our neapolitan brick wood burning oven
QUATTRO FORMAGGI CON POMODORI ARROSTO, SALSICCIA E PINOLI
four cheeses, roasted tomatoes, italian sausage, pine nuts
PEPERONCINI SALSICCIA E CIPOLLOTTO
cauliflower pizza crust, truffle cream, mozzarella, impossible sausage, calabrian peppers, fresh basil
MARGHERITA CON MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA
fresh san marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
CAPRICCIOSA CON FUNGHI, CARCIOFI, SALAMINO, OLIVE NERE E PROSCIUTTO
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, smoked ham
I PRIMI
all of our pasta is freshly made in-house with imported italian molino pasini organic flour
TAGLIERINI PEPATI CON GAMBERI
black pepper linguine, sautéed shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, mascarpone, white wine
RISOTTO GAMBERI E ARAGOSTA
arborio risotto, chopped shrimp, sweet peas, saffron, mascarpone cheese, topped with a lobster tail
ORECCHIETTE ALLA CALABRESE
ear shaped pasta, broccolini, crumbled italian sausage, calabrian peppers, touch of marinara
CACIO E PEPE ALLA GRICIA
hollow spaghetti, aged sardinian pecorino cheese, guanciale, cracked black pepper
LASAGNA
family recipe
RIGATONI CON POLLO
rigatoni, shaved chicken, corn, peas, tomatoes, white wine sauce, parmesan cheese, gratin
RAVIOLO APERTO AL SALMONE
folded pasta sheet, sautéed salmon, julienne vegetables, tomatoes, olive oil, roasted garlic, basil pesto
FETTUCCINE VERDI AL GRANCHIO
spinach fettuccini pasta, jumbo lump crab meat, red bell peppers, basil, creamed saffron sauce
BUCATINI ALLO SCOGLIO
hollow spaghetti, sea scallops, mussels, shrimp, clams, calabrian peppers, tomatoes, basil, touch of marinara
TAGLIERINI NERI ALL’ARAGOSTA
squid ink infused linguine, 2 sautéed lobster tail halves, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, garlic, calabrian pepper, vodka sauce
CANNELLONI DI POLLO E SALSICCIA
rolled sheet pasta stuffed with ground chicken breast, spicy sausage and fontina, roasted red pepper alfredo, basil pesto
DAL MARE
from the sea
CIOPPINODI MARE
seafood stew, shrimps, scallops, white fish, mussels, crab claws, clams, toasted garlic crostini
SALMONE ALL’ANETO
grilled salmon, green beans, calabrian peppers, fingerling potatoes and dill sauce
CAPESANTE
pan seared sea scallops, fingerling potatoes, baby arugula, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, saba reduction
CERNIA IN CROSTA DI AGRUMI
rosemary, lemon zest crusted chilean sea bass, cauliflower mousse, grilled asparagus, spicy orange sauce
BRANZINO CON SPINACI
grilled mediterranean sea bass, white wine, lemon, diced tomatoes, jumbo lump crab meat, sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes
DALLA TERRA
from the land
SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA
veal scaloppini, mushroom marsala wine sauce, gorgonzola polenta, grilled asparagus
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA
grilled 12oz. prime ny strip, roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, charred lemon, sardinian wine must reduction
POLLO ALLA PARMIGGIANA
breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, angel hair, marinara
OSSOBUCO DI MAIALE CON SCALOGNO ARROSTO E POLENTA
bourbon braised pork shank, sautéed shallots, mushrooms, gorgonzola polenta
SIDES
MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
GRILLED CHICKEN
GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
SAUTÉED JUMBO SHRIMP
CAULIFLOWER MOUSSE
GUANCIALE & BROCCOLINI
GREEN BEANS & CALABRIA PEPPERS
