LUNCH
zuppe
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 22
SOUP OF THE DAY 11
insalate
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 24
tonno
lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capers, tuna, balsamic dressing 19
cobb salad
organic greens, grilled chicken, eggs, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, avocado, sherry vinaigrette 22
Veggi burger
veggie patty on a toasted bun, fresh lettuce, sliced tomato fries or salad 18
APPETIZERS
antipasto misto all’italiana
selection of Italian cured meats & cheese 20
prosciutto di parma con melone
prosciutto & melon 15
carpaccio di manzo
raw fillet of beef, arugola, carpaccio sauce, parmigiano flakes 18
polpette
meatballs, mashed potatoes 15
caprese
fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto 15
calamari fritti
fried calamari, marinara sauce 17
salmone marinato
cured salmon, asparagus 16
sautéeD di cozze
steamed P. E. I. mussels, garlic bruschetta 19
verdure grigliate
grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar 16
frittata
frittata del giorno
omelet of the day 18
PANINI
on italian ciabatta served with fries or salad
polpette parmigiana
meatballs, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce 22
prosciutto
prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes 19
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
paste
all our pastas are daily homemade
spaghetti al pomodoro
fresh tomato sauce 18
ravioli alfredo
spinach & ricotta ravioli, cream sauce 23
lasagna alla bolognese
bolognese ragu 24
bucatini all’amatriciana
cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato sauce 22
orecchiette broccoli e salsiccia
broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu, garlic & olive oil 23
spaghetti con polpettine
meatballs with currants, tomato sauce 26
spaghetti bolognese
Bolognese ragu 24
linguine con cozze e vongole
manila clams, P. E. I. mussels, cherry tomato 27
linguine ai frutti di mare
mixed seafood 29
secondi
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 28
scaloppine di vitello
veal scaloppini, piccata or marsala sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 30
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 29
salmone
grilled or poached salmon, Dijon mustard sauce, mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables 29
scampi oreganata
shrimp with bread crumb crust, white wine, lemon, garlic, saffron risotto 34
capesante
sea scallops, spinach, vegetables julienne, caramelized onions, currants, white truffle olive oil 34
Branzino alla griglia
grilled Mediterranean sea bass, seasonal vegetables 30
contorni 8
pure di patate - mashed potatoes
cime di rapa - broccoli rabe & crushed peppers
spinaci - spinach, garlic & olive oil
asparagi - grilled asparagus
cavoletti - brussel sprouts, Italian cured bacon
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LUNCH PRIX FIXE $29
TUE - FRI 11 am - 3:45 pm
INCLUDES A GLASS OF
pinot grigio, montepulciano or rose mezzacorona
APPETIZERS
choose one
verde salad
minestrone SOUP
ENTREES
choose one
spaghetti primavera
mixed vegetables, tomato sauce
spaghetti alla carbonara
onion, Italian bacon, light cream sauce
penne alla vodka
light vodka, tomato sauce
LINGUINI BOLOGNESE
meat sauce
parmigiana di pollo
chicken parmigiana, mozzarella, tomato sauce
*pollo MARSALA
breast of chicken, mushrooms, marsala wine
*pollo PICCATTA
breast of chicken, lemon, white wine, capers
*JOHN DORY PICATTA
filet, white wine, lemon sauce
*chicken & fish are served with mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables
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DINNER
PRICES AT THE RESTAURANT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
zuppe
minestrone
traditional Italian chunky vegetable soup 12
PASTA E FAGIOLI
classic Italian bean soup 13
brodetto di pesce
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, salmon
light tomato broth 27
SOUP OF THE DAY 12
insalate
mista
lettuce, tomato, radish, carrot, sherry vinaigrette 13
tricolore
endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino cheese flakes, sherry vinagrette 14
spinaci e caprino
baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic reduction 14
cesare
caesar salad 13 | with chicken or shrimp 27
indivia
endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado, parmigiano cheese flakes, lemon dressing 14
APPETIZERS
antipasto misto all’italiana
selection of Italian cured meats & cheese 25
prosciutto di parma con melone
Italian aged prosciutto & melon 18
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
raw fillet of beef, arugula, parmigiano flakes, carpaccio sauce 22
polpette
meatballs, mashed potatoes, brown sauce 18
calamari fritti
fried calamari, marinara sauce 20
SALMONE MARINATO
cured salmon, asparagus 19
sautéeD di cozze
steamed P. E. I. mussels, garlic bruschetta 24
caprese
fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto 18
verdure grigliate
grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar 20
RISOTTO
Risotto ai frutti di mare
Arborio rice, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp salmon 37
Risotto quatro formaggi
Arborio rice, chef’s mix four chesses 27
Risotto al tartufo nero
Arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, black truffles 34
paste
spaghetti al pomodoro
fresh tomato sauce 23
ravioli alfredo
spinach & ricotta ravioli, cream sauce 28
penne alla vodka
light vodka, tomato pink sauce 26
spaghetti primavera
mixed vegetables, tomato sauce 28
gnocchi alla bolognese
bolognese ragu 28
BUCCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA
cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato sauce 28
lasagna alla bolognese
homemade lasagna, bolognese ragu 29
orecchiette broccoli e salsiccia
broccoli rabe & Italian sausage ragu, garlic & oil 28
spaghetti con polpettine
meatballs with currants, tomato sauce 29
linguine con cozze e vongole
manila clams, P. E. I. mussels, white wine or tomato sauce 35
Fettuccine CON SCAMPI all’ ARRABIATTA
shrimp, porcini mushroom, crushed red pepper, brown truffle butter sauce 38
linguine ai frutti di mare
mixed seafood 37
all our pastas are daily homemade gluten free pasta extra $2
secondi
petto di pollo
breast of chicken in a piccata or marsala sauce, season vegetables or mashed potatoes 34
alla parmigiana
veal 37- chicken 36 - shrimp 39 - eggplant 28 served with pasta
scaloppine di vitello MARSALA
veal, mushrooms, marsala wine, season vegetables or mashed potatoes 37
Brasato di Agnello
braised lamb, seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes 35
FILETTO DI MANZO
filet mignon, barolo mushroom sauce, season vegetables or mashed potatoes 50
salmone
grilled salmon, Dijon mustard sauce, season vegetables or mashed potatoes 37
sCAMPI OREGENATA
breaded crumb shrimp, white wine, lemon, garlic, saffron risotto 39
CAPESANTE
sea scallops, spinach, julienne vegetables, caramelized onions, currants, white truffle olive oil 39
Branzino alla Griglia
grilled Mediterranean sea bass, season vegetables 37
contorni 10
pure di patate - mashed potatoes
asparagi - grilled asparagus
spinaci - spinach with garlic & olive oil
cavoletti - brussel sprouts, Italian cured bacon
cime di rapa - broccoli rabe & crushed peppers
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eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increase the risk of foodborne illnesses
included a glass of mimosa, sparkling wine, pinot grigio, montepulciano, rosso dolce
WEEKEND brunch
prix fixe MENU $29.95
Saturday & sunday 11am - 3:45pm
frittata di spinaci e caprino
open omelet, spinach, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms & goat cheese, salad or home fries (a la carte 21.95)
frittata alle erbe
open omelet, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, fresh herbs, salad or home fries (a la carte 21.95)
frittata al salmone e mozzarella
house cured salmon & mozzarella open omelet, salad or home fries (a la carte 21.95)
eggs benedict
poached eggs, spinach, Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce, salad or home fries (a la carte 24.95)
eggs
two eggs as you like, bacon or sausage, salad and home fries (a la carte 21.95)
ZIO CARLO SALAD
romaine lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, boiled eggs, candy walnuts, sherry vinaigrette dressing
corned beef hash
poached egg, salad and home fries (a la carte 21.95)
French toast
mascarpone, maple syrup & mixed berries (a la carte 21.95)
bruschetta con salmone marinato
house cured salmon with capers, mimosa, shallot, & ricotta cheese, toasted bread (a la carte 21.95)
burger vegetali
veggie burger, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, on a bun, Fries or salad
coffee OR tea
BRUNCH DRINKS
Mimosa 12 | Prosecco 16 | Bloody Mary 14 | Screwdriver 14
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DOLCI
DESSERT
TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 14
flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato
TIRAMISU 12
espresso soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder
CROSTATA DI RICOTTA 10
lemon ricotta cheesecake
BISCOTTI 9
chef’s selection traditional Italian cookies
PANNA COTTA 10
homemade chilled ‘cooked cream’ thickened with gelatine and molded
SORBETTO 10
lemon or mango sorbet
GELATO 10
chocolate or vanilla
AFFOGATO 9
gelato topped with espresso
TARTUFO 14
zabaione cream center, surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts, topped with cocoa powder
FORMAGGI 20
cheese selection served with crostini, honey black truffles
dessert wine
moscato mionetto
crisp on the palate with delicate fruit flavors reminiscent of peaches and honey. Great with biscotti
glass 14 | bottle 50
dessert coffees
italian cordials 14
coffee or tea 4
espresso
single 5 - double 6
HOT CHOCOLATE 6
cappuccino 6
caffè e latte 6
served regular or decaffeinated, hot or iced
caffè d’amore 14
amaretto, whipped cream
irish coffee 14
irish whiskey, whipped cream
amaretto di saronno
amaro ramazzotti
cynar
fernet branca
frangelico
GALLIANO
VIN SANTO
grappa
limoncello
sambuca romana
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