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Please give us a call if you would

like to plan a party with us during

the afternoon.  773-275-5000.

 

caro mio          

byob-- no corking fee

everyday menu                   275 - 5000

 

antipasti

calamari fritti   fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic   $12.95

italian pizza bread   crusty bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese $6.95

garlic bread   crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese$6.95

polenta al sugo   fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese     $8.95

zuppa e insalata

pasta e patate  (a traditional soup from bari) browned pastini cooked with potatoes, fresh egg, a touch of cream and chicken stock  $6.95

minestrone della casa   a hearty italian standard      $6.95

insalata della casa        $8.95

insalata caprese  fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices       $11.95

 

pasta fatta in casa (homemade pasta)

tortelloni di pollo  chicken stuffed tortelloni sautéed with chicken breast, white wine, eggplant, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce    $18.95

cavatelli con salsiccia cavatelli and homemade sausage in a creamy pesto sauce        $19.95

agnelotti rossini  half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas       $18.95

meat or cheese ravioli          marinara, bolognese, or oil and garlic     $18.95

with  alfredo      $19.95

gnocchi gratinato  gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese      $19.95

tri-colored rottolo  tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked         $18.95

pappardelle all arrabiatta con gamberi a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, shrimp, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers          $21.95

pappardelle con porcini  imported italian porcini mushrooms sautéed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream            $19.95

pappardelle alfredo             $19.95

pappardelle con broccoli e gamberi broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce       $20.95

 

 pasta e risotto

spaghetti marinara or bolognese            $16.95

linguini all arrabiatta a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers       $18.95

linguini frutta di mare  shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper    $20.95

gamberi alla diavala shrimp in a spicy red sauce, served with linguini      $20.95

rigatoni alla putanesca con calamari capers, black olives, green olives, anchovies, calamari and marinara sauce      $21.95

zuppa di pesce   calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, salmon in a lightly spicy marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini in a seafood sauce     $25.95

melenzana parmigiana   lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked   $18.95

farfalle primavera  carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese   $17.95

risotto gamberi  shrimp and garlic        $19.95

risotto funghi porcini  made with imported italian porcini mushrooms       $20.95

risotto gorgonzola        with chicken or homemade italian sausage       $21.95

pollo, vitello, pranzo e pesce

 

pollo alla parmigiana   tender pan fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese    $18.95

pollo vesuvio half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine     $18.95

pollo alla cacciatora  half chicken sautéed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked         $18.95

pollo all arrabiatta  half chicken sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of hot red pepper            $18.95

vitello all arrabiatta  tender veal sautéed with  extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper        $20.95

vitello piemontese   tender veal sautéed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce           $22.95

vitello all parmigiana  pan fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked          $18.95

osso buco milanese   tender beef shanks sautéed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic, white wine and marinara sauce    $20.95

salmone alla grilla  served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta     $20.95

salmone portofino  salmon sautéed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions    $20.95

salmone vesuvio  salmon sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges,  and  white wine      $20.95

 

 

 

homemade italian sausage   $4.50

homemade meatballs   $4.50

add broccoli to a dish  $4.50

add chicken to a dish  $4.50

add shrimp to a dish  $7.00

split a dish $5.00

 

 

20% gratuity will be added to parties  of 5 or more

there is a charge of $1.50/person if you bring in your own cake

please call us for your catering needs

ask your server for more daily specials