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The menu may vary as we are continuously working to improve it
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Please note that gluten-free and nut-free products are produced in a facility that handles flour and nuts.

Antipasti

Prosciutto e Burrata
$22.00

Prosciutto di Parma, burrata, cherry tomato

Carciofi Alla Romana
$16.00

Oven roasted artichoke hearts, garlic, basil

Calamari Fritti*
$22.00

Fried calamari, marinara sauce

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$24.00

Baked sliced eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil

Polpo al Pesto*
$27.00

Spanish octopus, lemon Basil Pesto Salad, pomogranate

Fiori di Zucchina
$24.00

Squash blossom, Robiola cheese, truffle essence | 3 pieces

Bruschetta
$19.00

Fig bread, prosciutto di Parma, honey, Saint Angel cheese, fennel pollen, aged balsamic vinegar

Crudo di Tonno*
$19.00

Sushi grade Ahi tuna*, celeriac, olives, tomatoes, jalapeno sauce, bell pepper puree

Brodetto Cozze e Vongole Alla Diavola
$25.00

Local clams & mussels*, spicy white wine tomato sauce, garlic

Sformato di Asparagi
$18.00

Asparagus custard baked in a buttery quinoa savory crust, brie fondue

Ostriche

Ostriche

Daily selection of fresh oysters*
Half Dozen $21 | Dozen $40

The Italian Collection Board

The Italian Collection Board

Fine selection of cured meat, artisanal cheese and delicacies
Platter for Two $32 | +$16 per extra portion

Insalate

Cesarina*
$15.00

Romaine lettuce, crouton, parmesan, Caesar dressing

Insalata Mista*
$16.00

Mixed leaves, root & radish, crispy artichoke, almond, avocado, currants, ricotta salata cheese, citrus dressing

Anguria e Caprino*
$16.00

Watermelon, tomato, arugula, sonoma goat cheese, cashew, balsamic

Pere e Indivia*
$19.00

Endive, pear, walnuts, gorgonzola, fava beans, honey dijon dressing

Pasta

Hand-made pasta | Shaped daily in the house

Lasagna
$27.00

Oven-baked lasagna, bechamel, bolognese, ricotta

Fettuccine Bolognese
$27.00

Slowly braised ground beef, tomato sauce

Gnocchi al Pesto*
$27.00

Potato gnocchi filled with cheese, basil pesto, pine nuts

Ravioli Alla Cavour
$29.00

Braised beef ravioli, prosciutto, veal juice, sage, truffle cream

Campanelle Alla Boscaiola
$26.00

Sausage, mix mushrooms, creamy tomato sauce, garlic

Gnocchetti di Barbabietola al Gorgonzola*
$26.00

Ricotta gnocchi, walnut reduction, gorgonzola

Pappardelle Pomodoro
$25.00

Roasted hairlooms sauce, basil, ricotta & burrata, oregano

Reginette Francesca*
$29.00

Squid ink, lemon ginger sauce, shrimp, saffron, mascarpone

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mar
$29.00

Mussel, clam, calamari, shrimp, tomato lobster stock, garlic, cherry tomato, white wine

Fettuccine al Granchio*
$32.00

Seared scallop, lump jumbo crab, asparagus, Grana Padano cream, corn

Risotto Capesante*
$40.00

Truffle risotto, caramelized scallops, aged Parmigiano

Secondi Piatti

Branzino Livornese*
$40.00

Mediterranean branzino filet, cherry tomatoes, Italian olives, capers, white wine, mixed grilled vegetables

Grigliata di Pesce*
$46.00

A selection of market seafood, including grilled scallops, shrimp, branzino, and swordfish

Salmone*
$35.00

Pan-seared salmon, raisins, pine nuts, roasted potatoes, spinach, garlic

Zuppa di Pesce*
$42.00

Seafood stew made with shrimp, mussels, calamari and white fish in a flavorful herbed tomato broth

Pollo al Marsala*
$30.00

Chicken breast, mixed mushrooms, marsala sauce, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Ossobuco di Maiale*
$42.00

Slowly braised pork shank, truffled mashed potatoes

Dolci

Tiramisu
$12.00

Homemade traditional tiramisu layered with espresso, mascarpone cream, ladyfinger, and cocoa powder

Limoncello Flute
$12.00

Lemon ice cream layered with whipped cream and lemon sauce

Tartufo
$12.00

Hazel nut and chocolate gelato served with a caramel and chocolate sauce

Panna Cotta
$12.00

Homemade vanilla pannacotta topped with strawberry and red wine reduction

Cannoli
$12.00

4 cannoli shells filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips

Mousse di Cioccolato
$12.00

Homemade chocolate mousse cake topped with a dark chocolate sauce

Affogato
$12.00

Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream

Happy Hour

Happy Hour menu is available at the bar area only every day from 4pm to 6pm

Buratta Caprese
$15.00

Burrata cheese, served with sliced tomatoes,balck olives and arugula

Carciofi Alla Romana
$14.00/3

Grilled roman style artichokes with roasted garlic and fresh basil

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$18.00

Layers of eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce

Calamari Fritti
$17.00

Deep fried calamari

Polpettine Italiana
$15.00

Homemade veal and beef meatballs served with marinara sauce, and a touch of ricotta

Oysters
$3.00/1
Suppli
$14.00

fried rice croquettes with mushrooms and mozzarella

Carpaccio di manzo
$15.00

beef carpaccio served with capers, shaved parmesan, arugola and lemon vinaigrette

Truffle fries
$8.00
House Wines
$8.00

Pinot grigio, chardonnay, sauv. blanc
Tuscan blend, primitivo, Sangiovese

Draft Beer
$7.00

Peroni
Pacifico
Stone Hazy
Stone IPA

Happy Hour Cocktails
$10.00

BUFFET $60.00

BUFFET STYLE BANQUET

Carciofi alla Romana

Grilled Roman style Artichokes, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil

Cesarina

Romaine lettuce with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and croutons in a creamy Caesar dressing

Calamari Fritti

fried Calamari served with a side of marinara sauce

Bruschetta Tradizionale

Toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic

Polpette Italiane

Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce,

Rigatoni al Pesto

Homemade pesto cream sauce, parmesan cheese, pine nuts

RIMINI $65.00

APPETIZER

(Choice of)

Cesarina

Romaine lettuce with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and croutons in a creamy Caesar dressing

Bruschetta Tradizionale

Toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic

MAIN COURSE (Choice of)
Salmone Aqua Mare

Pan seared salmon, onions, golden raisins, pinenuts, white wine vinegar served with seasonal vegetables

Lasagna

Homemade pasta layered with bolognese sauce, parmesan cheese and bechamel

Pollo Piccata

Pan seared chicken breast with capers, butter and white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables

DESSERT
Panna Cotta

Home made traditional cooked cream dessert

PORTOFINO $75.00

APPETIZER:
Carciofi alla Romana

Grilled Roman style Artichokes, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil

MAIN COURSE (Choice of):
Salmone Aqua Mare

Pan seared salmon, onions, golden raisins, pinenuts, white wine vinegar served with seasonal vegetables

Pollo Piccata

Pan seared chicken breast with capers, butter and white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables

Risotto ai funghi

Carnaroli rice sauteed with Porcini mushrooms, white wine and Parmesan cheese

DESSERT:
Tiramisu

Homemade coffee tiramisu with mascarpone cream

CAPRI $90.00

SALAD:
Cesarina

Romaine Lettuce with Shaved Parmigiano & Croutons in a Creamy Caesar Dressing

FIRST COURSE (Choice of):
Rigatoni al Pesto

Homemade pesto cream sauce, parmesan cheese, pine nuts

Ravioli al Brasato

Short rib ravioli sauteed with short rib and red wine reduction sauce

MAIN COURSE (Choice of):
Risotto ai Funghi

Carnaroli rice sauteed with Porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese

Salmone Aqua Mare

Pan seared salmon, onions, golden raisins, pinenuts, white wine vinegar served with seasonal vegetables

Pollo Marsala

Pan seared chicken breast with marsala wine sauce, butter and white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables

DESSERT
Chocolate Mousse

Milk chocolate mousse

MILANO MARITTIMA $110.00

SALAD (Choice of):
Aqua Mare

Spring mix salad, sliced pears, grapes, glazed walnuts and crumble gorgonzola in a strawberry dressing

Cesarina

Romaine Lettuce with Shaved Parmigiano & Croutons in a Creamy Caesar Dressing

FIRST COURSE (Choice of):
Rigatoni Bolognese

Pasta with beef Bolognese sauce braised in tomato sauce

Rvioli all' aragosta

Lobster ravioli sauteed in a brandy pink sauce

MAIN COURSE (Choice of):
Branzino Livornese

Pan seared seabass sauteed with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers in a white wine sauce and served with mixed grilled veggies

Filetto alle Erbe

8oz Grilled Prime Filet Mignon in a Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, Butter Sauce. Served with Sauteed Spinach

DESSERT
Limoncello Gelato Flute

Antipasti

Serving 10 people

Cheese Platter
$100.00

Selection of assorted artisan cheeses, with crackers, and mixed fresh berries

Bruschetta
$60.00

Toasted sliced baguette topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto Aqua Mare
$150.00

Assortment of Italian meats and cheeses, including Parma prosciutto, burrata, tomato and mixed grilled vegetables

Polpettine alla Napoletana
$85.00

Specialty meatballs served in a spicy tomato basil sauce

Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
$3.80/Each

Fresh mozzarella ovalines, cherry tomatoes and basil on a skewer

Insalate

The bowl serves 10 people. All dressings are homemade. Add Grilled Chicken: $4 per Portion. Add Grilled Shrimp: $4 each.

Baby Spinach
$80.00

Organic spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, gorgonzola and balsamic dressing

Classic Caesar
$70.00

Tender organic romaine, croutons and shavings of parmesan cheese

Aqua Mare
$80.00

Sliced Bartlett pear, gorgonzola cheese, roasted walnuts and grapes over organic mixed greens and balsamic dressing

Pasta

Platter serves 10 people.

Penne al Salmone
$150.00

Penne pasta served with fresh salmon, asparagus, vodka and touch of cream sauce

Baked Ziti (Mama’s favorite Italian Sunday dish)
$130.00

Baked ziti, mild Italian sausage, fresh béchamel, ricotta, mozzarella

Penne Norma
$130.00

Penne pasta with fresh tomatoes, roasted eggplant, diced mozzarella and fresh basil

Lasagna
$160.00

Choice of classic meat sauce - OR - seasonal grilled vegetables

Penne al Pesto e Pollo
$150.00

Penne pasta with sun dried tomatoes and grilled chicken in a creamy pesto sauce

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$150.00

Signature dish, homemade potato dumplings, burrata, tomato basil sauce, homemade pesto

Tortellini 3 P
$150.00

Choice of cheese or meat Tortellini with Panna, Prosciutto and Peas

Ravioli Verdi
$150.00

Spinach ravioli with creamy gorgonzola and sun dried tomato

Ravioli Caprese
$130.00

Homemade ravioli with fresh tomato sauce

Ravioli Granchio
$150.00

Homemade crab ravioli with fresh roma tomato and garlic

Secondi

All main courses are 10 person minimum.

Pollo Piccata - or - Marsala
$16.00/person

Chicken breast sauteed with capers, served in a silky lemon-butter sauce - OR - with wild mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce

Pollo Parmigiana
$18.00/person

Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

Salmone alla Giudea
$18.00/person

Signature dish, Atlantic salmon, white onion, golden raisins, pine nuts, white wine sauce, julienne vegetables

Sides

Platter serves 10 people.

Sauteed Vegetables
$80.00
Mashed Potatoes
$60.00
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
$90.00
Roasts Baby Potatoes
$70.00
Garlic Bread
$1.80/each

Dessert

10 person minimum

Sicilian Canolli
$3.20/each
Panna Cotta
$4.00/each

Kid's Menu

Kid's Menu

Menu for kids age 12 & under

Campanelle Butter and Parmesan
$14.00
Gemelli Bolognese
$15.00
Spaghetti Meatballs
$15.00
Chicken Tender & French Fries
$15.00
Cheese Pizza
$14.00
Pepperoni Pizza
$15.00

Pizze Menu

12 Inches

Margherita
$17.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil

Parma
$25.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, shaved parmesan

Pera
$21.00

White pizza, caramelized onion, gorgonzola, pear, balsamic reductio

Funghi e Salsicci
$22.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, sausage

From September 13th to September 20th

$50.00

Antipasti

(Choice of)

Bruschetta

Fig bread, prosciutto di Parma, local honey, Saint Angel cheese, fennel pollen, aged balsamic vinegar.

Sformato Di Asparagi

Savory asparagus custard with quinoa crisp crust and a cheese fondue.

Gnocchi Al Pesto

Homemade potato dumplings filled with asiago cheese in a basil pesto sauce, pine nuts.

Brodetto Cozze E Vongole Alla Diavola

Local clams & mussels steamed in a slightly spicy white wine, tomato & garlic sauce.

Calamari Fritti E Fiore Di Zucchina

+$15.00
Calamari rings and tentacles accompanied by a squash blossom filled with Robiola cheese & truffle essence, all lightly fried, served with marinara sauce.

Charcuterie & Cheese

+$15.00
Fine selection of cured meat, artisanal cheeses and delicacies.

Main Course

(Choice of)

Ossobuco Di Maiale

Slowly braised pork shank accompanied with truffled mashed potatoes.

Ravioli Cavour

Braised beef ravioli, in a veal jus, sage & truffle cream sauce, with crispy prosciutto.

Branzino Livornese

Mediterranean sea bass filet in a cherry tomato, Italian olive, caper & white wine sauce, grilled mixed vegetables.

Reginette Francesca

Homemade squid ink pasta shaped like a ribbon, lemon ginger sauce, shrimp, saffron & mascarpone cheese sauce.

Pollo Al Marsala

Pan roasted chicken breast with wild mushrooms & marsala wine sauce, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Fettuccine Al Granchio

+$18.00
Homemade fettuccini, seared scallop, lump jumbo crab, asparagus, Grana Padano cream & corn.

Grigliata Di Pesce

+$18.00
Assorted grilled seafood including scallops, shrimp & branzino.

Dessert

(Choice of)

Cappuccino Budino

Creamy Italian custard dessert seasoned with espresso.

Panna Cotta

Smooth, silky and lightly sweet, panna cotta is sweetened cream thickened with gelatin, with guava sauce.

Pot De Crème Au Chocolat

Rich chocolate pudding that is baked, velvety & decadent, garnished with spicy popcorn.

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