LUNCH PRIX FIXE
prix fixe 24.00
served with a glass of
pinot grigio, montepulciano or rose mezzacorona
served with a glass of pinot grigio or montepulciano
verde salad
or
minestrone
spaghetti primavera
mixed vegetables in a tomato sauce
spaghetti alla carbonara
onion, Italian bacon & light cream
penne alla vodka
in a light vodka & tomato sauce
linguini bolognese
meat sauce
parmigiana di pollo
chicken parmigiana
pollo
breast of chicken piccata or marsala
salmone
broiled or poached
*chicken and salmon served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
coffee or tea
no substitutions
no discount cards
parties of 5 or more subject to 18% gratuity
LUNCH
zuppe
minestrone
traditional Italian chunky vegetables soup 10
pasta e fagioli
classic Italian bean soup 10
zuppa del giorno 10
brodetto di pesce
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams & salmon
in a light tomato broth 18
insalate
mista
lettuce, tomato, radish, & carrot, sherry vinaigrette 10
VERDE
organic greens, radishes, herbs, & sherry vinaigrette 10
tricolore
endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino flakes, & sherry vinaigrette 11
spinaci e caprino
baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, & balsamic reduction 11
cesare
caesar salad 10 with grilled chicken or shrimp 19
pollo e pomodoro
grilled breast of chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes,
onion & basil 19
tonno
lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capers, tuna & balsamic dressing 14
cobb salad
organic greens, grilled chicken, eggs, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, avocado & red wine vinaigrette 19
Veggi burger
Veggie patty on a toasted bun, fresh lettuce, Sliced tomato
With fries or salad 15
APPETIZERS
antipasto misto all’italiana
selection of Italian cured meats & cheese 15
prosciutto di parma con melone
prosciutto & melon 13
carpaccio di manzo
raw fillet of beef, arugola, carpaccio sauce, & parmigiano flakes 14
polpette
meatballs with mashed potatoes 12
calamari fritti
fried calamari served with marinara sauce 16
salmone marinato
cured salmon garnished with asparagus 15
sautée di cozze
steamed P. E. I. mussels & garlic bruschetta 16
caprese
fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, & pesto 13
verdure grigliate
grilled seasonal vegetables with extra virgin olive oil
& aged balsamic vinegar 14
frittata
frittata del giorno
omelet of the day 15
PANINI
on italian ciabatta
served with fries or salad
bistecca con pomodori arrosto
skirt steak, caramelized onion, roasted tomato 19
prosciutto
prosciutto, mozzarella, & tomatoes 15
parmigiana di pollo
chicken parmigiana sandwich 18
hamburger del Violino
Pat la Frieda ground beef, caramelized onion, pesto on a toasted bun 16
with fontina cheese 18
paste
all our pastas are daily homemade
spaghetti al pomodoro
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce 16
ravioli alfredo
spinach & ricotta ravioli in cream sauce 18
lasagna alla bolognese
bolognese ragu 19
bucatini all’amatriciana
cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato, & pecorino cheese 18
orecchiette broccoli e salsiccia
broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu in a garlic & olive oil sauce 17
spaghetti con polpettine
meatballs with currants in tomato sauce 19
spaghetti bolognese
Bolognese ragu 19
linguine con cozze e vongole
manila clams, P. E. I. mussels, & cherry tomato 21
linguine ai frutti di mare
linguini with mixed seafood 24
secondi
petto di pollo
breast of chicken in a piccata or marsala sauce with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables 23
pollo alla parmigiana
served with pasta of the day 23
scaloppine di vitello
veal scaloppini in a piccata or marsala sauce served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables 25
brasato di agnello
braised lamb served with mashed potatoes & asparagus 24
Filetto di manzo
grilled filet mignon in a Barolo mushrooms sauce Served with mashed potatoes & asparagus 36
salmone
grilled or poached salmon, Dijon mustard sauce served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables 25
scampi oreganata
shrimp with bread crumb crust, sautéed with white wine, lemon, & garlic served with saffron risotto 28
capesante
sea scallops with spinach, vegetables julienne, caramelized onions, currants, & white truffle olive oil 28
Branzino alla griglia
grilled Mediterranean sea bass served with seasonal
vegetables 26
contorni 7
pure di patate - mashed potatoes
cime di rapa - broccoli rabe & hot peppers
spinaci - spinach with garlic & olive oil
asparagi - grilled asparagus
cavoletti - brussel sprouts, Italian cured bacon
minestrone, pasta e fagioli or soup of the day
DINNER PRIX FIXE
prix fixe 45.00
verde salad
or
caesar salad
spaghetti alla napoletana
tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella
ravioli alfredo
homemade spinach ravioli in a cream sauce
penne alla vodka
in a light tomato sauce
parmigiana di pollo
chicken parmigiana served with pasta
filetto di san Pietro al vino bianco
fillet of John Dory in a white wine & capers sauce served with
mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
gelato
vanilla or chocolate ice cream
or
dessert of the day
coffee or tea
no substitutions
no discount cards
parties of 5 or more subject to 18% gratuity
PRICES AT THE RESTAURANT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
DINNER
zuppe
minestrone
traditional italian chunky vegetable soup 10
pasta e fagioli
classic Italian bean soup 11
zuppa del giorno
chef selection of seasonal soup 11
brodetto di pesce
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and salmon in a light tomato broth 21
insalate
mista
lettuce, tomato, radish, & carrot, sherry vinaigrette 12
tricolore
endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino cheese flakes
& sherry vinagrette 13
spinaci e caprino
baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, & balsamic reduction 13
cesare
caesar salad 12 | chicken or shrimp 23
indivia
endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado,parmigiano cheese flakes & lemon dressing 13
APPETIZERS
antipasto misto all’italiana
selection of Italian cured meats & cheese 19
prosciutto di parma con melone
italian aged prosciutto & melon 16
carpaccio di manzo
raw fillet of beef, arugula, parmigiano flakes and
carpaccio sauce 17
polpette
meatballs with mashed potatoes and brown sauce 15
calamari fritti
fried calamari served with marinara sauce 17
salmone marinato
cured salmon garnished with asparagus 16
sautée di cozze
steamed P. E. I. mussels & garlic bruschetta 19
caprese
fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, & pesto 16
verdure grigliate
grilled seasonal vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, & aged
balsamic vinegar 17
RISOTTO
Risotto ai frutti di mare
homemade risotto with mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp and salmon 31
Risotto quatro formaggi
chef’s mix four chesses in a homemade smooth risotto 26
Risotto al tartufo nero
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms and black truffles 31
eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increase the risk of foodborne illnesses
paste
spaghetti al pomodoro
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce 21
ravioli alfredo
spinach & ricotta ravioli in cream sauce 25
penne alla vodka
penne pasta with pink sauce 23
spaghetti primavera
mixed vegetables in tomato sauce 24
gnocchi alla bolognese
bolognese ragu 26
bucatini all’amatriciana
cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato, & pecorino cheese 25
lasagna alla bolognese
homemade lasagna with bolognese ragu 25
orecchiette broccoli e salsiccia
broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu in a garlic & olive oil sauce 25
spaghetti con polpettine
meatballs with currants in tomato sauce 26
linguine con cozze e vongole
manila clams, P. E. I. mussels, & cherry tomato 28
fettuccine con scampi all’arrabbiata
fettuccine with shrimp, chopped porcini mushroom & crushed red pepper in a brown truffle butter sauce 30
linguine ai frutti di mare
linguini with mixed seafood 31
all our pastas are daily homemade gluten free pasta extra $2
secondi
petto di pollo
breast of chicken in a piccata or marsala sauce with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables 26
pollo alla parmigiana
served with pasta 28
scaloppine di vitello
veal scaloppini in a piccata or marsala sauce served with mashed potatoes &
seasonal vegetables 30
brasato di agnello
braised lamb, served with mashed potatoes & asparagus 29
filetto di manzo
grilled filet mignon in a Barolo mushrooms sauce
Served with mashed potatoes & asparagus 40
salmone
grilled salmon, Dijon mustard sauce served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables 30
scampi oreganata
shrimp with bread crumb crust, sautéed with white wine, lemon, & garlic served with saffron risotto 32
capesante
sea scallops with spinach, vegetables julienne, caramelized onions, currants, & white truffle olive oil 32
branzino
grilled Mediterranean sea bass, served with seasonal vegetables 32
contorni 9
pure di patate - mashed potatoes
cime di rapa - broccoli rabe & hot peppers
spinaci - spinach with garlic & olive oil
asparagi - grilled asparagus
cavoletti - brussel sprouts, Italian cured bacon
served with your choice of mimosa, screwdriver or bloody Mary
brunch menu
prix fixe 24.95
frittata di spinaci e caprino
open omelet with spinach, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms & goat cheese
frittata alle erbe
open omelet with arugula, parmigiano reggiano & fresh herbs
frittata al salmone e mozzarella
house cured salmon & mozzarella open omelet
eggs benedict
poached eggs, spinach, Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce
eggs
two eggs as you like, bacon or sausage
with salad and home fries
zio carlo salad
romaine lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, boiled eggs, candy walnuts
with sherry vinagrette dressing
hamburger del Violino
Pat la Frieda ground beef, caramelized onion & pesto sauce
served with French fries, lettuce, slice tomato on a bun
With cheese 25.95
corned beef hash
with poached egg, salad and home fries
French toast
with mascarpone, maple syrup & mixed berries
bruschetta con salmone marinato
house cured salmon with capers, mimosa, shallot, & ricotta cheese served with toasted bread
burger vegetali
veggie burger, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato,
on a bun served with Fries or salad
coffee or tea
no substitutions
no discount cards
parties of 5 or more subject to 18% gratuity
Saturday and Sunday
DOLCI
DESSERT menU
torta al cioccolato
flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato 12
tiramisu
espresso soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder 11
crostata di ricotta
lemon ricotta cheesecake 10
biscotti
chef’s selection traditional Italian cookies 9
panna cotta
homemade chilled ‘cooked cream’ thickened with gelatine and molded 9
sorbetto
lemon sorbet or mango sorbet 9
gelato
chocolate or vanilla 9
affogato
gelato topped with espresso 8
Tartufo
zabaione cream center, surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts, topped with cocoa powder 11
formaggi
cheese selection served with crostini & honey black truffles 15
dessert wine
moscato mionetto
crisp on the palate with delicate fruit flavors reminiscent of peaches and honey. Great with biscotti
glass 14 | bottle 45
dessert coffees
italian cordials 12
coffee or tea 4
espresso
single 4.25
double 5.25
cappuccino 6
caffè e latte
served regular or decaffeinated, hot or iced 6
caffè d’amore
amaretto, whipped cream 9
irish coffee
irish whiskey, whipped cream 9
amaretto di saronno
amaro ramazzotti
cynar
fernet branca
frangelico
licor 43
grappa
limoncello
sambuca romana
WINE LIST
SPARKLING WINE AND CHAMPAGNE
REDWINE
PROSECCO, VILLA JOLANDA Gl. 14 BTL. 45
Veneto | Characteristic, aromatic, rich flowers and fruits scents. Fresh, persistent, fruity taste.
CONTADI CASTALDI, BRUT FRANCIACORTA BTL. 50
Lombardy | This fresh, lively, brut is easy to drink, accessible, and well balanced. Straw-yellow with greenish tinges, animated by a
fine and persistent perlage.
CHANDON BRUT CLASSIC Gl. 15 BTL. 55
CALIFORNIA | Our signature flavor profile
of apple, pear and citrus flavors.
MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL BTL. 90
FRANCE | Medium-bodied & well-rounded with
slightly nutty flavors.
MIONETTO, MOSCATO Gl. 14 BTL. 45
VENETO | Crisp on the palate with delicate fruit flavors reminiscent of peaches and honey.
ROSE
ROSATO, CASTORANI, CADETTO Gl. 11 BTL. 38
ABRUZZO | Intense notes of fruits, watermelon, pomegranate, exotic fruits and mature almonds.
ROSE, CLASSICO, ZENI Gl. 11 BTL. 50
BARDOLINO CHIARETTO I Fruit driven and elegant with floral hints of rose and violet. The palate is fresh and delicate with energetic fruit-forward flavors.
WHITE WINE
CAVALIERE, VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO Gl. 12 BTL. 40
ITALY | The palate is fresh and spicy. Slightly aromatic with a full and pleasant body.
GAVI DI GAVI, PATRIZI BTL. 40
PIEDMONT | Delicate fruit & intense fragrance of apple and banana. Full bodied with hints of lime.
PINOT GRIGIO, CITRA O Gl. 10 BTL. 36
ABRUZZO I Bright straw yellow with delicate pleasing fresh floral fruit notes. Dry, light & crisp.
ORVIETO CLAS SI CO, LA LECCIAIA O Gl. 12 BTL. 42
UMBRIA | Well-balanced, pleasant roundness, featuring notes of flowers and apples with hints of almond.
RIESLING, CAVIT O Gl. 12 BTL. 39
LOMBARDY | Refreshing, lively & well balanced, with a hint of sweetness. Rich, luscious flavors of ripe peach, apricot & citrus.
CHARDONNAY. ROCCA GIOVANNI O Gl. 12 BTL. 41
PIEMONTE | Ripe, rich aromas of apple pie, meringue and cream. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and dried pineapple and toasty oak flavors.
SAUVIGNON BLANC, EISACKTALER KELLERI O Gl. 14 BTL. 47
ITALY | Greenish yellow in color with an intense nose of nettle and black currant. The palate is dry and rounded with an
elegant finish.
PINOT GRIGIO, SANTA MARGHERITA O BTL. 68
TRENTINO | Fresh, clean fragrance that is followed by a crisp, refreshing flavor with hints of citrus fruits.
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, CASATA PARINI Gl. 10 BTL. 36
ABRUZZO | Lush ruby with hints of purple. Pleasant lingering fruit aromas. Dry, well-balanced and tannic with blackberry flavors.
CHIANTI, GABBIANO Gl. 12 BTL. 39
TUSCANY | Fragrant aromas of violets and a fruity bouquet of
red fruits.
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, SAN CRISPINO BTL. 52
ITALY | Intense bouquet, earthy, with wildred berries and cedar notes. Dry, strong and persistent.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ARCAIA Gl. 12 BTL. 40
FRIULI | Slightly grassy, reminiscent of violets and wisteria. Full bodied, velvety and evenly balanced.
MERLOT, BRUNELLESCO Gl. 12 BTL. 40
VENETO | Great structure with soft and well orchestrated taste with hint of blackberries and plums.
NERO D'AVOLA, VILLAGGIO Gl. 13 BTL. 42
SICILY | Fine, penetrating bouquet. Layers of damson, black cherry & licorice.
NEGROAMARO,TORMARESCA Gl. 13 BTL. 42
PUGLIA | Black cherry with light violet notes, soft, sapidly balanced. Acidity &justly tannic.
ROMPICOLLO, TOMMASI Gl. 14 BTL. 50
MAREMMA TOSCANA | A super Tuscan blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blends the luscious fruit of Sangiovese with the leather and espresso backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon.
PINOT NERO, MONTE DEGLI ANGELI Gl. 12 BTL. 42
PIEDMONT | Black cherry and strawberry Fruit with bright acidity, earthy nuances and lively tannins.
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, COL D'ORCIA BTL. 54
TUSCANY | 100% Sangiovese Baby Brunello. Fresh intense aromas of ripe fruit infused with spice from the oak. Full bodied with supple tannins.
VALPOLICELLA, ZENI BTL. 53
VENETO | Fine, fragrant, with fruity hints of blackberry and cherry. Dry, intense and harmonic.
BAROLO, ROCCA GIOVANNI BTL. 80
PIEDMONT | Pure cherry flavor is framed by mineral and tobacco accents and stern tannins with long finish.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, LA LECCIAIA BTL. 75
TUSCANY | Sumptuous, yet well-defined by bright acidity and balance. Hints of cherry, spice and tobacco.
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