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Meatballs al Forno

Veal, Ground Beef & Pork Meatballs Served Over Creamy Polenta, Topped with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fresh Basil

14

Traditional Bruschetta

Cherry Tomatoes, Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Served on Grilled Ciabatta Bread with Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Basil

12

Oven-Baked Fontina Cheese

Italian Fontina Cheese, Cherry Tomato Agrodolce, Calabrian Oregano,
Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Served with Ciabatta Bread

10

Arancini

Crispy Risotto Balls Stuffed with Fontina, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic

12

Chicken Wings a La Diavola

Spicy & Crispy Chicken Wings Tossed in a Garlic Lemon Sauce with Fresno Peppers, Served with Creamy Parmesan

15

Zucchini Frites

Crispy Zucchini Fries Served with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Topped with Grated Parmesan

11

Calamari Fritto

Crispy Fried Calamari Tossed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cherry Pepper Relish, Served with Basil Aioli

15

Burrata Caprese + Prosciutto

Creamy Burrata, Prosciutto Di Parma, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze, Creamy Pesto, Served with Grilled Italian Bread

19

Patata Della Casa

Russian Fingerling Potatoes, Layered on Creamy Parmesan, Topped with Burrata, Fresh Peppers, and Pesto, Drizzled with Calabrian Aoli

9

Soup

Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque

Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
Topped with Brioche Croutons

Cup

5

Bowl

7

Insalata

Green Harvest Salad

Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, Soppressata, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette

9

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano,
& Homemade Croutons

9

Panzanella Salad

Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto, Balsamic Glaze

9

Antipasto Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella, Italian Vinaigrette

11

Salad Add-Ons

Grilled/Blackened Chicken

6

Parmesan Chicken

7

Grilled/Blackened Salmon

9

Grilled/Blackened Shrimp & Lemon Cream

6

Grilled Filet Medallion

12

Brick Oven Pizza

9” Serves 1-2
Make with Gluten-Free Crust +5

Buffalo Margherita

Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto

17

Roasted BBQ Chicken

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Mozzarella, Spicy BBQ Sauce, Oven-Dried Tomatoes

16

Sausage & Broccolini

Italian Sausage, Broccolini, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fontina Cheese, Calabrian Chili Peppers

17

Prosciutto Burrata

Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Garlic Oil, Burrata Cheese, Pistachio Pesto, Prosciutto

17

Pepperoni Mushroom

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Taleggio Cheese, San MarzanoTomato Sauce, Spicy Soppressata

18

Wild Mushrooms

Portabella Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Basil,
Red Onions, Fontina Cheese, Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Truffle Oil

16

Quattro Formaggi

Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano

16

Gluten-Free Crust

5

Pasta & Risotto

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Rigatoni with Mascarpone, Basil, Chicken, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Chili Flakes, Pecorino, Topped with Crispy Prosciutto

18

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Pappardelle Pasta with Classic Bolognese Sauce, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Cheese

19

Creamy Tuscany Pasta

Fettuccine, Chicken, Oven-Dried Tomato, Arugula, Marscapone, Bread Crumbs, Giardino Creamy Sauce

16

Braised Short Ribs

Short Ribs Served with Asiago Gnocchi, Carrots, Tomatoes, Garlic, Crimini Mushrooms in a Rich Demi-Glace Sauce

27

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic, Arugula, White Wine, Lemon, Pistachio, Pesto

17

Orecchiette Alla Diavola

Orecchiette Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Calabrian Chili, Parmesan Cream, Basil

19

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Risotto with Three Cheeses, Asparagus, Crimini Mushrooms, Truffle Oil

20

Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh Mozzarella & Garlic-Tomato Sauce Layered Over Eggplant, Served with Alfredo Pesto Bucatini Pasta

20

Italian Specialties

Rustic Pan Seared Chicken

Pan-Seared Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Hash of Sweet Potato, Broccolini, Finished with a Lemon Butter Sauce

23

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded Chicken Breast with Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic-Tomato Sauce, Bucatini Pasta, Creamy Pesto

22

Bistecca

Prime Ribeye with Rosemary Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Carrots, Salsa Verde

35

Filet Medallions

Two 4oz Filet Medallions with Cremini Mushrooms, Shallots, Broccolini,
Marsala Wine Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes

32

White Fish Alla Milanese

Breaded Lake Superior White Fish with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Capers, Pickled Onions, Finished with Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Mashed Potatoes

26

Salmone

Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon with Wood-Fired Roasted Vegetables, Lemon Broth, Butter, Tomatoes, Artichokes

25

For the Bambinos

Kids 10 years old & under. Comes with a Kids Drink and a Scoop of Gelato.

Chicken Tenders

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders with Marinara or Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Fries

6

Cheese Pizza

Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella

Cheese

6

Add Pepperoni

2

Add a Meatball

3

Giardino Bucatini Pasta

Choose Butter & Cheese, Alfredo, or Marinara

Pasta

6

Add a Meatball

3

Kids Soft Drink

1

Kids Milk

2

Kids Juice

Cranberry, Apple, Orange, Lemonade

2

Scoop of Gelato

1

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