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
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
CARPACCIO D’ANTILOPE
pepper crusted texas antelope, parmiggiano reggiano, arugula salad, spicy calabrian oil
POLPETTE E PARMIGGIANO
traditional beef meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese melted au gratin, garlic crostini
INSALATE E ZUPPE
HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, beets, cucumbers, kalamata olives, parmesan, croutons
VEGETABLE MINISTRONE
(old country recipe)
CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, luciano’s caesar dressing
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
mixed lettuce, hearts of palm, artichokes, bacon, almonds, basil pesto
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
INSALATA DI MARE
seafood salad, marinated tomatoes, calabrian peppers, cannellini beans,mixed greens, lemon juice, olive oil
POWER LUNCH
lighter fare with an italian twist
STRAWBERRY SALAD
spring mix, strawberry, orange, almond, chilled chicken, croutons, balsamic dressing
GNOCCHI GRATINATI
potato dumplings, shiitakes, fresh basil, creamed truffle sauce, blue cheese gratin
ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI
shaved zucchini, calabrian pepper, arrabbiata, fresh basil, shaved parmesan
CASERECCIE CON POLLO
homemade casereccie pasta, shaved chicken, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, calabrian peppers, vodka sauce
BUCATINI RUSTICI
hollow spaghetti, crumble sausage, leeks, white wine cream sauce
POLLO ALLA FIORENTINA
grilled chicken breast topped with spinach and melted provolone cheese served with angel hair pasta with marinara sauce
SALMONE ALLA MILANESE
salmon filet lightly breaded and pan fried, mixed green salad, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, roasted pomodoraccio tomatoes, house dressing
TORTA RUSTICA
savory puff quiche with asparagus, sauteed onions, sweet calabrian peppers and mozzarella cheese served with bell pepper salsa and seasonal fruit
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
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
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
PAGE 4 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
