LUNCH

minestrone

traditional Italian chunky vegetables soup 11

pasta e fagioli

classic Italian bean soup 11

brodetto di pesce

shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, salmon, light tomato broth 19

mista

lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, carrot, sherry vinaigrette 11

VERDE

organic greens, radishes, herbs, sherry vinaigrette 11

tricolore

endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino flakes, sherry vinaigrette 12

spinaci e caprino

baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic reduction 12

cesare

caesar salad  12 with grilled chicken or shrimp  22

pollo e pomodoro

grilled breast of chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, basil 22

tonno

lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capers, tuna, balsamic dressing  15

cobb salad

organic greens, grilled chicken, eggs, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, avocado, sherry vinaigrette 20

Veggi burger

veggie patty on a toasted bun, fresh lettuce, sliced tomato  fries or salad  16

antipasto misto all’italiana

selection of Italian cured meats & cheese 16

prosciutto di parma con melone

prosciutto & melon 14

carpaccio di manzo

raw fillet of beef, arugola, carpaccio sauce, parmigiano flakes 15

polpette

meatballs, mashed potatoes 13

caprese

fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto 14

calamari fritti

fried calamari, marinara sauce 17

salmone marinato

cured salmon, asparagus  16

sautéeD di cozze

steamed P. E. I. mussels, garlic bruschetta 17

verdure grigliate

grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar 15

Insalata di mare

chilled seafood salad 19

polpette parmigiana

meatballs, parmesan cheese, homemade marinara sauce 22

prosciutto

prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes 18

parmigiana di pollo

chicken parmigiana sandwich 24

hamburger del Violino

Pat la Frieda ground beef, caramelized onion, pesto on a toasted bun 19 with fontina cheese 21

spaghetti al pomodoro

fresh tomato sauce 17

ravioli alfredo

spinach & ricotta ravioli, cream sauce 22

lasagna alla bolognese

bolognese ragu 23

bucatini all’amatriciana

cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato sauce 20

orecchiette broccoli e salsiccia

broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu, garlic & olive oil 21

spaghetti con polpettine

meatballs with currants, tomato sauce 24

spaghetti bolognese

Bolognese ragu 22

linguine con cozze e vongole

manila clams, P. E. I. mussels, cherry tomato 25

linguine ai frutti di mare

mixed seafood 27

petto di pollo

breast of chicken, piccata or marsala sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables   26

pollo alla parmigiana

served with pasta of the day  27

scaloppine di vitello

veal scaloppini, piccata or marsala sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 29

Filetto di manzo

grilled filet mignon, Barolo mushrooms sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 45

brasato di agnello

braised lamb, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 28

salmone

grilled or poached salmon, Dijon mustard sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 28

scampi oreganata

shrimp with bread crumb crust, white wine, lemon, garlic, saffron risotto  32

capesante

sea scallops, spinach, vegetables julienne, caramelized onions, currants, white truffle olive oil  32

Branzino alla griglia

grilled Mediterranean sea bass, seasonal vegetables 29