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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, Grilled Ramps, 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

Soup

Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque

Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
Topped with Brioche Croutons

Cup

5

Bowl

7

Insalata

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

Roasted BBQ Chicken

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

16

Prosciutto Burrata

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

17

Wild Mushrooms

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

16

Buffalo Margherita

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

15

Sausage & Broccolini

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

16

Pepperoni Mushroom

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Taleggio Cheese, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Spicy Soppressata

18

Quattro Formaggi

Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano

15

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

17

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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

18

Creamy Tuscany Pasta

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

15

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

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

White Fish Alla Milanese

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

25

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 Fries or Romaine Salad

11

Cheese Pizza

Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella

Cheese

7

Add Pepperoni

2

Add a Meatball

3

Giardino Bucatini Pasta

Choose Butter & Cheese, Alfredo, or Marinara

Pasta

9

Add a Meatball

3

Dessert

Tiramisu

Espresso-Soaked Ladyfingers with Mascarpone, Cocoa, and Amaretto Liqueur

9

Gelato Affogato

Vanilla Gelato with Espresso Coffee

5

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding with Fresh Cranberries &
English Sauce

7

Ricotta Cheesecake

Italian-style Cheesecake with Berry Compote

9

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