In Calabria, the best meals aren’t complicated because “too much is no good.” Take butter, for example. Italians don’t use it much, but olive oil is another story. We want the best, so we bought an olive grove and presses. We dare say it’s the best you’ll ever drizzle, dunk and taste.
ANTIPASTI
SAN DANIELE 24 MESI, FICHI DOTTATI
prosciutto san daniele 24 months, marinated figs casa barbieri, buffalo mozzarella, walnut crostini
COZZE IN PADELLA
prince edward island mussels, garlic, olive oil, iron skillet
CALAMARI FRITTI
basil aioli, marinara
BRUSCHETTA
grilled italian bread, tomatoes, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil
FOCACCIA CALABRESE
basil, garlic, parmesan, calabrian peppers, marinated pomodoraccio tomatoes
CRAB CAKES
jumbo lump crab cakes, baby greens, diced olives, tomatoes, spicy remoulade, basil aioli
POLPETTE E PARMIGGIANO
traditional beef meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese melted au gratin, garlic crostini
CARPACCIO DI TONNO
thinly sliced bluefin tuna carpaccio,
marinated baby vegetables, frisee
lettuce, lemon olive oil dressing,
sardinian music bread
INSALATE E ZUPPE
HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, beets, cucumbers, kalamata olives, parmesan, croutons
VEGETABLE MINESTRONE
(old country recipe)
CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, luciano’s caesar dressing
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
mixed lettuce, artichokes, bacon, almonds, basil pesto
ZUPPE DEL GIORNO
soup of the day
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
INSALATA DI MARE
seafood salad, marinated tomatoes, calabrian peppers, cannellini beans,mixed greens, lemon juice, olive oil
SPINACH & BEETS SALAD
baby spinach, roasted beets, pistachios, blue cheese crumble, balsamic dressing, focaccia croutons
POWER LUNCH
lighter fare with an italian twist
STRAWBERRY SALAD
spring mix, strawberry, orange, almond, chilled chicken, croutons, balsamic dressing
ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI
shaved zucchini, calabrian pepper, arrabbiata, fresh basil, shaved parmesan
TAGLIERINI BUTTERA
Pepper taglierini, sweet peas, shiitake mushrooms, fresh basil, creamed truffle sauce
CASERECCIE ALL’AMATRICIANA
Homemade casereccie pasta, shaved chicken, caramelized red onions, Calabrian peppers, light marinara sauce
TONNO LEGGERO
pan seared 6 oz bluefin tuna
steak, baby arugula, kalamata
olives, cherry tomatoes, saba
reduction
TORTA RUSTICA
savory puff quiche with asparagus, sauteed onions, sweet calabrian peppers and mozzarella cheese served with bell pepper salsa and seasonal fruit
POLLO ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Grilled chicken breast topped with fresh tomato, basil and capers sauce, served with angel hair pasta and marinara sauce
SOGLIOLA ALLA MUGNAIA
Filet of flounder lightly floured and pan-fried, lemon capers sauce, sautéed julienne vegetables, roasted pomodoraccio tomatoes
ADD-ON
CHICKEN
SHRIMP
SALMON
BRANZINO
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
tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled sweet Italian sausage, braised leeks, spicy calabrian peppers
POLLO AL PESTO E POMODORACCIO
mozzarella, chicken marinated in basil pesto, pomodoraccio tomatoes, calabrian peppers
MARGHERITA CON MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA
fresh san marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
CAPRICCIOSA CLASSICA
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, smoked ham
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
FETTUCCINE CON ASPARAGI
fettuccine, asparagus, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon butter
ORECCHIETTE ALLA CALABRESE
ear shaped pasta, broccolini, crumbled italian sausage, calabrian peppers, touch of marinara
RAVIOLO APERTO AL SALMONE
folded pasta sheet, sautéed salmon, julienne vegetables, tomatoes, olive oil, roasted garlic, basil pesto
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
family recipe
RIGATONI CON POLLO
rigatoni, shaved chicken, corn, peas, tomatoes, white wine sauce, parmesan cheese, gratin
CACIO E PEPE ALLA GRICIA
hollow spaghetti, guanciale cured pork cheeks, aged sardinian pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper
FETTUCCINE VERDI AL GRANCHIO
spinach fettuccini pasta, jumbo lump crab meat, red bell peppers, basil, creamed saffron sauce
CIOPPINO DI MARE
seafood stew, shrimp, scallops, whitefish, mussels, crab claws, clams, toasted garlic crostini
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
BUCATINI
hollow spaghetti, shaved chicken, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, calabrian peppers, touch of marinara
SECONDI
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, angel hair, marinara
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crispy layers of golden eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, fontina
SALMONE ALL’ANETO
grilled salmon, green beans, calabrian peppers, fingerling potatoes and dill sauce
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
SCALOPPINE ALLA PARMIGGIANA
veal scaloppini lightly breaded, tomato sauce, fettuccine creamed truffle sauce
OSSOBUCO DI MAIALE CON SCALOGNO ARROSTO E POLENTA
bourbon braised pork shank, sautéed shallots, mushrooms, gorgonzola polenta
