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zuppa del giorno
chef’s soup creation made daily
stracciatella alla romana
traditional egg drop soup with breadcrumbs, parsley and a touch of nutmeg
simmered in a chicken and veal broth … 5.25
insalata mista con aceto balsamico
arugula salad, oven roasted balsamic purple onions, shaved asiago, yellow
and red cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette … 11.97
carpaccio di barbabietola con formaggio al caprino
roasted baby beet salad with crumbled goat cheese, grilled belgian endive,
toasted pistachio and mint oil … 10.19
calamari alla griglia
barbecued whole calamari with garlic dressing, shaved fennel, radicchio di treviso
and fresh mint with our own imported tuscan extra virgin olive oil … 10.31
insalata di frutti di mare
chilled mixed seafood medley of marinated tiger shrimp, calamari, octopus
and pei mussels with lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs … 12.97
bresaola della casa
verdicchio’s in house made bresaola – thin sliced air cured beef with marinated
borlotti beans, chives, arugula and extra virgin olive oil … 10.09
carpaccio di ananas con prosciutto e marmellata di brunello
thin sliced golden pineapple with homemade prosciutto, fresh mint and
brunello di montalcino wine jelly … 11.97
cozze in brodetto
fresh pei mussels simmered in an aromatic sugo of italian tomatoes, peperoncino,
garlic and verdicchio white wine … 11.59 small 13.79 large
sformato di zucchini e parmigiano
warm zucchini flan with crispy artichoke hearts, sautée of red pepper, slow roasted
cippolline onions and mint oil drizzle … 10.17
carpaccio di bufalo
black pepper crusted thin slices of rare local buffalo with caramelized
grilled purple onions, fresh baby arugula, parmigiano shavings and a drizzle
of imported white truffle oil … 11.89
cuori di romana alla cesare
verdicchio’s caesar salad with grilled romaine hearts, classic creamy dressing,
parmigiano reggiano and herbed focaccia croutons … 10.59
all fresh pastas made in house; appetizer portions are available
ravioli di pollo alla campagnola
homemade cacciatore style chicken and ricotta stuffed ravioli in an aglio e olio sauce
of sautéed zucchini, onions, eggplant and tomato … 19.29
suggested wine pairing: 2005 pinot grigio friuli grave, serenissima 7.15/gl
penne al salmone
al dente rustichella d’abruzzo penne rigate with norwegian smoked salmon flambéed
with brandy, sautéed with tomato, fresh herbs and touch of cream and garnished
with sardinian bottarga – pressed tuna roe … 18.50
suggested wine pairing: 2005 barbera d’asti ‘le orme’, michele chiarlo 9.23/g
gnocchi con prosciutto, scamorza affumicata e pomodoro
homemade potato dumplings in a rustic sauce of fresh crushed tomato with sautéed onions,
prosciutto, smoked scamorza cheese, brandy and a touch of cream … 17.54
suggested wine pairing: 2005 montepulciano d’abruzzo, azienda agricola masciarelli 9.23/gl
orecchiette alla pugliese
orecchiette ear shaped pasta with white canellini beans, pei mussles, tiger shrimp, shallots,
tomato and chardonnay white wine … 17.50
suggested wine pairing: 2006 trebbiano d’abruzzo doc, azienda agricola masciarelli 8.54/gl
tagliatelle del pescatore
tagliatelle long pasta with steamed pasta clams, smoked bacon and east coast scallops
in a tomato basil and fresh cream sauce … 18.09
suggested wine pairing: 2005 montepulciano d'abruzzo, azienda agricola masciarelli 9.23/gl
penne al profumo di bosco
short pasta in an oyster and porcini mushroom sauce with fresh chives, garlic, butter
and mushroom stock reduction … 15.97
suggested wine pairing: 2004 nebbiolo d’alba doc, gigi rosso 11.54/gl
tagliatelle con ragu d’anitra
tagliatelle long ribbon pasta in a rustic sauce of slowly braised muscovy duck,
montepulciano red wine, fresh herbs and tomato … 16.07
suggested wine pairing: 2005 barbera d’asti ‘le orme’, michele chiarlo 9.23/gl
gnocchi di patate con gamberetti
potato dumplings in a light cream sauce with sautéed shrimp, garlic, italian parsley,
peperoncino and sherry … 19.07
suggested wine pairing: 2005 orvieto classico casasole, antinori 5.75/gl
degustazione di pasta
a combination of any two of the above pastas … 18.00
all dishes served with contorno del giorno
suprema di pollo all’ortolana
breast of naturally raised chicken stuffed with fontina cheese and roasted red pepper;
oyster mushroom and marsala wine sauce … 18.27
suggested wine pairing: 2006 merlot delle venezia, cesari 6.23/gl
carre di agnello al forno
oven roasted pistachio and breadcrumb coated australian lamb rack drizzled
with a shallot and port wine reduction … 34.59
suggested wine pairing: 2006 syrah sicilia igt, villa altichiari 6.92/gl
involtini di trota ripieni di gamberi
fresh manitoulin rainbow trout rolled with marinated tiger shrimp, crab, breadcrumbs,
artichokes and bocconcini cheese; wrapped with prosciutto and fresh herbs and
pan seared with a chardonnay white wine sauce … 23.00
suggested wine pairing: 2006 grecante grecchetto dei colli martini doc, arnaldo caprai 11.54/gl
filetto di manzo
grilled marinated bacon wrapped alberta ‘aaa’ beef tenderloin – umbrian
style with fresh rosemary, garlic, cracked pepper, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil
8oz … 26.79 2 oz … 36.99
suggested wine pairing: 2005 primitivo orion igt, li veli 9.46/gl
controfiletto di vitello
grilled herb crusted ontario provimi veal striploin with a sautee of
caramelized purple onion, crisp pancetta and oven roasted pinenuts; drizzled with
vin cotto – a wine must reduction … 19.17
suggested wine pairing: 2004 rosso piceno il brecchiarolo, ercole velenosi 9.23/gl
terrine di funghi e caprino
roasted portobello mushroom terrine with goat’s cheese, roasted red peppers and
fresh mint served with carrot, yellow pepper and oyster mushroom au jus … 17.09
suggested wine pairing: 2004 nebbiolo d’alba doc, gigi rosso 11.54/gl
gamberi, capesante e calamari alla marchigiana
traditional adriatic dish of jumbo tiger shrimp, east coast scallops and calamari
oven baked with breadcrumbs, garlic, white wine and parsley drizzled with lemon and ristorante
verdicchio extra virgin olive oil … 23.00
suggested wine pairing: 2006 verdicchio dei castelli di jesi classico, fazi battaglia 6.69/gl
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