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Antipasti Appetizers

Prosciutto melone 8.95
Melon wrapped with prosciutto di parma and served with arugula, tomatoes, lemon, extra virgin olive, oil, parmigiana shavings and balsamic glaze

Vongole Al Forno 8.95
Baked clams

CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA 8.95
Fresh calamari marinated and grilled; served over sautéed spinach

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH FORMAGGIO 7.95
Served with warm crostinis
Toasted Italian bread topped with roma tomatoes, cannellini beans, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

POLIPO ALLa GRIGLIA 9.25
Baby octopus marinated and grilled; served over sautéed spinach

CALAMARI FRITTI 7.95
Fried or Diavola style

SCAMPI DE JONGE 9.95
Shrimp baked with garlic, spinach and butter sauce

COZZE ALLA CREMA 8.95
Black mussels sautéed with scallions in a creamy chardonnay wine sauce

BUFFALO WINGS 7.95 Tossed with spicy Diavola sauce or BBQ sauce and served with Blue Cheese or ranch dressing

Insalate Salads

Insalate DelLa Casa 4.95
House Salad

SMOKED BRAID SALAD 8.95
Toasted garlic crostini with arugula, prosciutto di parma and grape tomatoes tossed with Italian vinaigrette and topped with smoked mozzarella cheese

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD 7.95
Mixed greens and Romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Bermuda onions and cucumbers in a vinaigrette dressing topped with Feta cheese

INSALATA DI PESCE 11.95
Octopus, calamari, sepia, shrimp and mixed vegetables marinated in a vinaigrette dressing

INSALATA ALLA CAESARE 7.25
add chicken for 2.50, add shrimp for 3.00

CAPRESE SALAD

CAPRESE SALAD 8.95
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD 7.95
Mixed greens and Romaine lettuce tossed with a mix of Italian cured meats, cheese and vegetables in an Italian vinaigrette dressing

ZUPPE SOUPS

MINESTRONE 4.50
bowl

SOUP OF THE DAY 4.50
bowl

Pizza Neopolitan

Margherita 11.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil

Prosciutto eArugula 14.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil and parmigiana shavings

Capricciosa 14.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, black olives and artichoke hearts

Funghi 13.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella and a trilogy of sautéed mushrooms

Christina 12.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella and onion

Diavola 13.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, Genoa salami, onion and red pepper flakes

Rapini e Salsiccia 13.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, house-made Italian sausage and fresh rapini

Nopoletana 12.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, anchovies and oregano

Siciliano 13.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, black olives, ricotta and roasted red peppers

BBQ 14.00
Dry aged or fresh mozzarella, bbq sauce, chicken, Bermuda onion and fresh cilantro

Rustica 14.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, mushroom, onion and roasted red pepper

Del Mare 18.00
Tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, calamari, baby octopus and shrimp

Zio Gino 13.00
Extra virgin olive oil, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, mushrooms and onion

LE SPECIALITA SPECIALS

Full Slab of B.B.Q. BABY BACK RIBS 17.95
Half slab for 11.95

ROTOLO DI MELANZANA 14.95
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with garlic, ricotta and parmigiana cheese in a light marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese

PIATTI TIPICI SPECIALTY DISHES

Pollo pizzaiola 16.95
Two 5 oz. boneless breast of chicken topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce, capers, onion, black olives, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Maiale milanese 16.95
Pan fried 8 oz. center cut Frenched bone pork chop served with cannellini beans, rapini, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

VITELLO CARCIOFI 18.95
Veal medallions sautéed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, onions, white wine and tomato sauce

POLLO VESUVIO

POLLO VESUVIO 16.25
Half chicken roasted and sautéed with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, peas, rosemary in a sherry wine, garlic and olive oil sauce

POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA 15.95
Breaded boneless breast of chicken topped with mozzarella and parmigiana cheese with meat sauce

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA 17.95
Two 5 oz. boneless breast of chicken topped with prosciutto di parma, mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and garlic in an olive oil wine sauce

POLLO Alla griglia 15.95
Two 5 oz. grilled boneless breasts of chicken marinated in garlic, lemon and olive oil

Bistecca Alla Casa 17.95
10 oz. skirt steak marinated and grilled

PANNINIS SANDWICHES & WRAPS

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAP 7.95
Grilled chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, black olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers and Caesar dressing wrapped in
grilled flat bread

MEXICAN WRAP 7.95
Breaded breast of chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, onions and chipolte sauce wrapped in grilled flat bread

GRILLED SHRIMP & VEGGIE WRAP 9.25
Grilled veggies and shrimp with pesto mayo wrapped in grilled flat bread

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP 8.95
Grilled chicken breast tossed with Frank's Original Hot Sauce, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing wrapped in grilled flat bread

BLT WRAP 7.25
Bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and mayo wrapped in grilled flat bread; add chicken for 2.50

BLEU CHEESE BURGER 8.95
Served with bleu cheese, grilled and sliced red delicious apple, Romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes and grilled onion

CLASSIC BURGER 6.95

CHEESEBURGER 7.25

ITALIAN BURGER 7.25

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH 7.25

MEATBALL SANDWICH 7.25

PEPPER & EGG SANDWICH 6.95

SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH 9.95

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 7.95

GRILLED CHICKEN PANNINI 8.95
Grilled chicken breast, pesto mayo, roma tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, fresh mozzarella, served on ciabatta bun

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE PANNINI 8.95
Smoked ham and fresh mozzarella cheese served with roma tomatoes on a garlic ciabatta bun

Pasta Fresca Pasta & Gnocchi

Fettuccini Alfredo 11.95
Served in a creamy parmigiana cheese sauce with choice of spinach or egg pasta
add grilled chicken $2.50 or add grilled shrimp $5.00

RIGATONI ALLA BARESE 12.95
Italian sausage, chicken, asparagus and roasted red peppers in a zesty tomato, garlic and olive oil sauce

RAVIOLI DI ARAGOSTA

RAVIOLI DI ARAGOSTA 15.95
Saffron pasta stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese in a brandy cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes, asparagus, portobello mushrooms and grilled shrimp

FARFALLE CON VERDURA 11.95
Bowtie pasta with asparagus, roasted red peppers and zucchini in a rustic tomato sauce

VONGOLE AL MARINARA 14.95
Fresh little neck clams with a choice of red or white sauce, served over linguini

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE 10.95

LINGUINI CARBONARA 12.95
Prosciutto and peas in a creamy parmigiana cheese sauce

PASTA WITH MEAT OR MARINARA SAUCE 9.95
add sausage or meatball 2.00

RAVIOLI 11.95
Pasta squares filled with meat or cheese in choice of meat or marinara sauce

FARFALLE BUTERA 12.95
Bowie pasta with Italian sausage and green peas in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce

PAPPARDELLE CON FUNGHI 15.95
Grilled shrimp, porcini, portobello and shitake mushrooms in a creamy chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil

GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA 11.95
Potato dumplings stuffed with gorgonzola cheese in a tomato cream basil sauce

LINGUINI AI FRUTTI DI MARE

LINGUINI FRUTTI DI MARE 15.95
Shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari and black mussels, sautéed with your choice of red or white sauce

FETTUCCINI MONTE E MARE 15.95
Little neck clams, grilled shrimp, spinach and portobello mushrooms in a garlic white wine sauce

ZITI VODKA 12.95
Grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes and green peas in a vodka tomato cream basil sauce

BUCATINI AL PESTO 12.95
Grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce

BUCATINI POMODORO 11.95
Grape tomatoes, asparagus and fresh mozzarella in a zesty garlic white wine sauce

BUCATINI AMATRIGIANA 15.95
Shrimp, pancetta and onion in a spicy tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce

pasta italia 15.95
Shrimp and broccoli in a white wine, garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce; served over linguini

Rigatoni con pollo e funghi 12.95
Grilled chicken, porcini, portobello and shitake mushrooms
in a creamy chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil

pappardelle romano 12.95
Grilled chicken, roma tomatoes, green onions and zesty white wine sauce

ziti molese 12.95
House-made Italian sausage, green peas, tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

PESCE SEAFOOD

SCAMPI DI JONGHE 18.95
Jumbo shrimp baked with spinach in a garlic butter sauce

PESCE DEL GIORNO Market Price
Ask your server about our fresh fish special of the day

GAMBERI FRITTI 17.95
Jumbo fried shrimp

Polipo alla griglia 17.95
Baby octopus marinated and grilled; served over sautéed spinach

Pizza Pizza

All Pizzas start with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.

Famous Thin Crust Pizza
Famous Thin Crust Pizza

A thin crispy crust cooked to perfection with fresh toppings.

  1-2
Baby
10"
2-3
Small
12"
3-4
Medium
14"
4-5
Large
16"
Tomato and Cheese 10.00 12.00 12.75 14.50
One Ingredient 11.00 13.00 14.00 15.75
Additional Ingredient 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
Calo Special 14.00 15.00 16.00 19.00
Includes sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms
(Sorry, No Substitutions)
Vegetarian Delight 14.00 15.00 16.00 19.00
Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini and carrots (Sorry, No Substitutions)
Famous Stuffed Pizza
Famous Stuffed Pizza

Please Allow 30 Minutes For Cooking. A thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan & pulled up the sides filled with the toppings & cheese then topped with more dough & finished with our special tomato sauce.

  2-3
Small
12"
3-4
Medium
14"
4-5
Large
16"
Tomate and Cheese 13.50 15.50 17.50
One Ingredient 14.50 15.95 19.00
Additional Ingredient 2.00 2.50 3.00
Calo Special 17.95 19.95 22.95
Includes sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms
(Sorry, No Substitutions)
Vegetarian Delight 17.95 19.95 22.95
Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini and carrots (Sorry, No Substitutions)
Fine Pan Pizza

Please Allow 30 Minutes For Cooking. Pan pizza starts with a thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan & pulled up the sides. Our special tomato sauce is spread on the bottom then finished with toppings & cheese.

  2-3
Small
12"
3-4
Medium
14"
4-5
Large
16"
Tomato and Cheese 12.50 13.75 15.50
One Ingredient 14.00 15.00 16.95
Additional Ingredient 2.00 2.50 3.00
Calo Special 14.00 16.00 19.00
Includes sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms
(Sorry, No Substitutions)
Vegetarian Delight 14.00 16.00 19.00
Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini and carrots (Sorry, No Substitutions)
Pizza Toppings

Italian Sausage • Bacon • Canadian Bacon • Hamburger • Meatball
Salami • Pepperoni • Sausage • Anchovies • Shrimp • Onion
Mushrooms • Green Peppers • Broccoli • Spinach • Zucchini • Garlic
Black Olives • Green Olives • Giardiniera • Jalapeños • Pineapple
Carrots • Goat Cheese • BBQ Sauce

DOUBLE TOPPING CHARGE

Sundried Tomatoes • Prosciutto • Chicken • Roast Beef
Artichoke • Mortadella • Feta Cheese • Ricotta Cheese

Parties of 6 or more, 18% gratuity added. Additional charge for extra plate $3.00. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

Lunch & Dinner

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