Lunch Menu Summer 2020 Reservations accepted tel. 919 643 7722
ANTIPASTI
Mediterranean olives | 6
Polpette | 10
Pork meatballs with a choice of sauces:
-truffle cream, Reggiano parmesan, and parsley
-or tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Italian cheese sampler | 12
Seasonal cheese selection with cornichons, whole grain mustard, and pickled vegetables
Italian meat sampler | 12
Seasonal meat selection with Mediterranean olives and bacon jam
Verdure alla Griglia con Mozzarella | 13.5
Grilled asparagus, zucchini, and red pepper; roasted tomato with rosemary, thyme, and oregano; grilled eggplant marinated in extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, mint, and garlic; and red onions baked with olive oil. Served with fresh mozzarella
Uova alla Diavola | 11.5
House made smoked paprika deviled eggs with your choice of: crispy bacon, or smoked salmon and prosciutto
INSALATE E ZUPPE
Misticanza |full 7.5 half 5
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes. Served with balsamic vinaigrette
Rughetta alla Romana | full 8.5 half 6
Baby arugula with Italian ricotta salata and toasted almonds. Served with a lemon vinaigrette
Caesar | full 8.5 half 6
Romaine hearts, grated parmesan cheese, and house-made croutons tossed in a savory Caesar dressing
add chicken 6 ~add smoked salmon 7.5 ~add shrimp 6.5 ~add anchovies 3
Soup of the Day | bowl 6 cup 4
PASTA
1) Choose your sauce:
Al pomodoro e basilico | full 12 half 8.5 add 5 meatballs |+5
Tomato sauce with basil
Al pesto | full 13.5 half 9.75
Pureed basil, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Reggiano parmesan
All’Antonia | full 13 half 9.5
Cream, mushrooms, peas, and Reggiano parmesan
Al ragu | full 16 half 10.5
Traditional Italian meat sauce
Al Salmone Affumicato |full 19.5 half 11
truffle cream sauce with smoked salmon, capers, red onions, Reggiano parmesan and spinach
2) Choose your pasta:
Fusilli, spaghetti, hand-made fettuccine (+$3 for full/+$2 for half) gluten free (+$3 for full/+$2 for half)
3) Additions (optional):
Mediterranean olives 1.5 pancetta 3 meatballs 5 fresh mozzarella 3 chicken 6 ~shrimp 6.5 shiitake mushroom 3 sundried tomatoes 1.5 veggies 2 ~smoked salmon 7.5 spinach 2
side of sauce 2.5
ENTREES
Pollo ai Funghi | 15
Chicken breast topped with a pancetta, mushroom, and garlic cream sauce. Served with spaghetti alfredo.
~Gambieri con Polenta | 15.5
Jumbo shrimp with red pepper, onion, Italian sausage, fennel, and Italian herbs over polenta.
Pollo Marsala | 14.5
Chicken breast pan seared and finished with a mushroom marsala sauce with caramelized onions. Served with spaghetti tossed in marsala sauce.
~New York Strip | 16
6 oz. fresh cut New York Strip seasoned, grilled and served with a choice of sauces: an Italian Gorgonzola cream sauce; a demi-glace; or a lemon, garlic, and thyme compound butter. Served with seasonal vegetables.
~Tortino di Granchio | 17.5
Authentic Maryland Style crabcake, seasoned and broiled. Served with seasonal vegetables
PANINI
Served with a small salad. Sub spaghetti pomodoro for +2.5
Grilled Vegetable Panini |11.5
with grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, roasted tomato, roasted zucchini, mozzarella, and pesto aioli
Meatball Panini |11.5
with meatballs, pomodoro sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese
Pesto Chicken Panini |12.5
With grilled chicken, red onions, roasted tomatoes, arugula, and pesto
Steak Panini |16.5
With grilled New York Strip, caramelized onions, arugula, gorgonzola, and chipotle aioli
Crab Cake Panini |18
Authentic broiled Maryland crab cake, lettuce, tomato, and Old Bay aioli
DOLCI
Flavored Crème Brulee (varies) | 8
Mousse di Cioccolato |8.5
Belgian chocolate mousse with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts
Tiramisu | 9.5
Layers of shaved Belgian chocolate, Mascarpone cream, and lady fingers dipped in espresso
Flavored Cannoli (varies) | 8
Ask your server about our daily dessert specials!
BEVERAGES
Fountain Drinks | 2.5
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Shirley Temple | 3
Tea | 2.5
Sweet, Unsweet
Arnold Palmer | 3.5
Juice| 3.5
Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple
Housemade Lemonade | 4
Virgin Ginger Mint Lemonade | 5
BOTTLED WATER
Aqua Panna (still)
Small – 750ml | 3
Large – 1 Liter | 4
San Pellegrino (sparkling)
Small – 750ml| 3
Large – 1 Liter | 4
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