Italian Cuisine reflects many influences. As Italy was unified relatively recently in 1861, its cuisine shows Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab influences. It is in fact made up of regional specialties with each area showing variations, even with similar dishes.
Roman dishes are known for their frequent use of pecorino (sheeps cheese) and frattaglie (offal) while Tuscan dishes often use meat, white beans and unsalted bread.
The pizzas in Rome are extremely thin while Sicilian and Neapolitan pizzas use a thick base and North Italian dishes show French and German influences.
Lombardia and Pierremonte both grow different strains of rice and both can be found in risotto dishes. The Northern parts of Italy are known for polenta and Sicily has many influences from Arab cuisine too (lemon, pistachio) and also includes fish (tuna, swordfish).
Warm Marinated Olives$4.25
Fresh-stretched Mozzarella$8.25
Spicy Cauliflower w/ capers, garlic, and calabrian chilies $6.00
Zuppa del Giorno$6.50
Grilled fennel w/ bottarga and lemon oil $8.00
Monterey Bay Sardines "In Saor" with crostini. $7.75
Insalata Tricolore Arugula, radicchio, extra virgin olive oil and grana padano $8.00
Tuna Conserva with marinated cannellini beans and watercress $9.50
Penne with Meat Sauce or Marinara $11.50Served with Spaghetti, Ravioli or Veggies
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce or Marinara$$11.50
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Marinara$11.50
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio$$11.50
Spaghetti Al Pesto$12.75
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese $12.75
Spinach Fettuccine Alla Bolognese $12.75
Farfalle with Broccoli, Pancetta and Caramelized Onions $12.75
Linguini with Baby Clams ( Red or White Sauce ) $13.75
Ravioli with Meat Sauce or Marinara$12.75
Tortellini ( Beef & Cheese) with any Sauce$12.75
Tortellini ( Cheese) with any Sauce$12.75
Fettuccini Alfredo$12.75
Cannelloni$12.75
Napoletana Tomato, anchovies, capers, hot peppers, olives and oregano $10.00
Margherita Tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, basil and parmigiano $11.50
Salsiccia Housemade fennel sausage, tomato, bell peppers, onions and mozzarella $12.00
Broccoli Broccoli raab, ricotta, oven-dried tomatoes and mozzarella $14.50
4 Formaggi Mozzarella, fontal, provolone and pecorino $13.50
Italian Cuisine reflects many influences. As Italy was unified relatively recently in 1861, its cuisine shows Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab influences. It is in fact made up of regional specialties with each area showing variations, even with similar dishes.
