Our Menu - Lista Del Giorno
Please be sure to let us know of any allergies, dietary or handicap restrictions, etc.
This is a one-man operation, so please order quickly, We appreciate it - Thank you and God bless you!
Special Advice from the Host: Don't be difficult, relax, and drink lots of wine!
Antipasti Freddi (Cold Appetizers)
Antipasto Casa for 2: Frittata, imported cheese & cold cuts, home marinated vegetables, stewed tuna, & mixed greensAntipasto Toscano: Marinated pork loin in garlic oil & herbs, and vegetables & mixed greens
Mozzarella Caprese: Homemade mozzarella with tomato, herbs, & mixed greens
Insalata DiMare: Mixed seafood marinated in garlic oil & herbs & lemon (calamari, cuttlefish, mussels), & mixed greens
Antipasto Ligure: Stewed yellow fin tuna with onions, wine, tomatoes, herbs, olives, & mixed greens
Insalata Casa (Salad): Mixed greens tossed with homemade vinaigrette
Antipasti Caldi (Hot Appetizers)
Lumache Alla Senese: Sauteed escargot with sherry, shallots, tarragon, tomatoes, & hot peppersZuppa (Soup): Pasta e Fagioli - Bean Soup, Tuscan Style
Brick Oven Pizza Margherita: Homemade, thin crust, 14"
Arancini Di Riso: Rice Bowl with Ragu, Peas, served with tomato sauce
Special: Pasta of the Day - We will describe verbally
Tortellini Bolognese: Cheese tortellini with meat sauce, Bologna style
Pasta Arrapata: Pasta sauteed with rabe, garlic oil, herbs, & tomatoes;
also available with chicken or sausage
Linguine Al Pesto: Homemade classic Genovese pesto, garlic oil, basil, nuts, & percorino cheese
Bucatini Amatriciana: Classic Roman dish - pasta with onions, pancetta, percorino, romano, & tomatoes
Pasta Al Pomodoro: Pasta sauteed with plum tomatoes, garlic oil, & herbs;
also available with chicken or sausage
Linguine Calamari: Sauteed calamari with oil, garlic wine, herbs, tomatoes, & olives
Pasta Alla Maremmmana: Pork ragu w/wine, tomatoes, garlic, olives, rabe & herbs
Linguine Alle Vongole Clams, pink sauce
Spaghetti Allo Seoglio Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Scallops, saute with aglio olio, herbs, & tomato, wine
Pasta All'Animaccia Tua: For the very discriminating palate (pre-order only)
*We will make your favorite sauce to order (alfredo, carbonara, arrabbiato, puttanesca, aglio e olio vegetarian, or whatever else you like) - just ask!
From time to time we also have gnocchi, risotto, shrimp scampi, & scallops
Secondi (Entrees - Served with Starch & Vegetable)
Special: Entrees of the Day - We will describe verballyCarne Brasata: Braised beef with garlic, wine, herbs, tomatoes, & beef stock - served with pasta
Ossobuco: Braised veal shank with brown veal stock, wine, herbs, & tomatoes - served with risotto
Scaloppine Di Vitello: Thinly sliced veal, sauteed with your favorite sauce (sherry, marsala, piccata, or porto)
Maiale San Vivaldo: Sauteed pork tenderloin, with rabe, cheese, shallots, apples, & porto cream sauce
Pesce Del Giorno (Fishes of the Day): We have two different kinds of fresh fish every day, prepared with our own creation - or ask for your favorite sauce, and we will create your fantasy of the moment!
Abbacchio Del Giorno (Lamb of the Day): Usually, we have lamb shank braised with herbs, wine, and lentils - served with pasta or polenta
Trippa Bocelli (Tripe): Time to time only
Pollo Del Giorno (Chicken of the Day): Our way or yours - just ask! (piccata, marsala, porto, sherry, fricassea, lady diana, etc.)
Italian American Specialty - Chicken or Veal Parmigiana: served with pasta
Coniglio in Umido (Rabbit) braised with olive, herbs, wine, tomato, served with polenta
Tortino Di Risotto Alforno (Risotto Cake): Cooked rice with seasonal fruit (dried & fresh) and rum
Torta Al Ciocolato (Classic Chocolate Cake): Served with two sauces
Crema Al Caramello (Vanilla Custard with Caramel Sauce)
Cannoli
Desserts Del Giorno (Desserts of the Day): Something different every day
Frutta Marinata Di Stagione (Marinated Fresh Fruit of the Season): in lemon, sugar, herbs, & port wine
Spumoni (Classic - 3 flavor Italian ice cream)
Ice Cream or Sherbert
Biscotti, Panettone, Panforte
The following desserts are cooked to order at your tableside, only if time permits; please allow additional time for preparation
Bananas Foster for 2: Sauteed bananas with caramel lemon sauce flambeed with rum, served over vanilla ice cream
Crepes Suzette: Think crepe pancakes sauteed with caramel, orange, & lemon sauce, flambeed with orange liquor
Cherries Jubilee for 2: Marinated cherries sauteed with caramel lemon sauce and flambeed with Kirsch - served over vanilla ice cream
Espresso
Cappuccino
International Coffees: Irish, French, Italian, Spanish, etc.
Puss Caffe or Ponce (Espresso with Liquor)
Dessert Wines - By the Glass
Port Wines (Portugal & California)Vintage Tawny & Ruby
Vinho Ababado (from Portugal)
Dessert Wines - By the Bottle only
Sauterne (from France)Vin Santo (from Italy)
Passito (from Italy)
Moscato (from Italy)
Spumante (from Italy)
Champagne (from France)
Sparkling Wines (from Spain)
After Dinner Drinks & Liquers
Angel Kiss - Grasshopper - Brandy Alexander - StingerArmagnac - Cognac - Brandy - Grappa
Digestive Italian Liquors: Fernet Averna - Montenegro
Amaro Lucano - Nocello - Amaretto - Strega, Meletti, Farotti, Amaro Nobile, Limoncello, Orangcello
Or if you don't see it here - ask for your favorite!
Chef and Owner from Tuscany, Alfiero Bigazzi, thanks you, hopes you had a pleasant visit, asks that you recommend us to your friends, and hopes to see you again soon!
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