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gli antipasti - appetizers

zuppa del giorno
chef’s soup creation made daily … 6.50

stracciatella alla romana
traditional egg drop soup with breadcrumbs, parsley and a touch of nutmeg
simmered in a chicken and veal broth … 5.25

antipasto del verdicchio
our own homemade capicollo and prosciutto with crispy artichokes,
homemade mostarda, ciabatta crisps and cauliflower fritters … 10.09

cuori di romana alla cesare
verdicchio’s caesar salad with grilled romaine hearts, classic creamy
dressing, parmigiano reggiano and herbed focaccia croutons … 10.15

add a grilled lemon and rosemary marinated chicken breast … 3.50

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

insalata mista con aceto balsamico
arugula salad, oven roasted balsamic purple onions, shaved asiago, yellow
and red cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette … 9.05

add a grilled lemon and rosemary marinated chicken breast … 3.50

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

carpaccio di barbabietola con formaggio al caprino
roasted baby beet salad with crumbled goat cheese, grilled belgian endive,
toasted pistachio and mint oil … 9.00

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


i panini – sandwiches
all paninis are grill pressed in traditional italian bistro style with your choice
of focaccia, ciabatta or calabrese bread


served with choice of zuppa del giorno or insalata mista;
substitute an insalata di cesare … 2.50


prosciutto
smoked provolone, homemade prosciutto, marinated grilled cremini
mushrooms, red onion, sundried tomato … 10.98

la cerasa
grilled lemon and rosemary marinated breast of chicken, pancetta, capicollo,
garden tomato, fontina cheese and roasted garlic vinaigrette … 10.98

il giardino
grilled eggplant with mint, balsamic onion, grilled zucchini, basil pesto,
fior di latte mozzarella, roasted red peppers and fresh basil … 10.75

fra pocco
lightly breaded ontario veal with sautéed red and yellow peppers,
arugula, shaved asiago … 11.22


i primi - pasta

penne al profumo di bosco
short pasta in an oyster and porcini mushroom sauce with fresh chives,
garlic, butter and mushroom stock reduction … 10.59

orecchiette alla pugliese
orecchiette ear shaped pasta with sautéed onions, tomato, broccoli rabe
and homemade spicy sausage … 10.59

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 … 12.05

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 … 12.22

tagliatelle del pescatore
tagliatelle long pasta with steamed pasta clams, smoked bacon in a
tomato basil and fresh cream sauce … 12.15


i secondi - main plates

suprema di pollo all’ortolana
pan seared lemon and rosemary marinated grain fed chicken breast
stuffed with fontina cheese and roasted red pepper; oyster mushroom
and marsala wine sauce … 13.09

terrine di funghi e capriolo
roasted portobello mushroom terrine with goat’s cheese, roasted
red peppers and fresh mint served with carrot julienne, yellow pepper
and oyster mushroom au jus … 11.00

gamberoni alla giorgio
pan seared vietnamese large tiger shrimp with purple onion, chilies,
fresh parsley and flambéed with red vermouth; served with mixed arugula
saladin a balsamic vinaigrette … 14.00

salsicce di vitello
char grilled barese veal sausage coil with sautéed rapini,
garlic rubbed crostini … 11.79

bistecchine di vitello
grilled striploin of provimi veal with arugula, purple onion and
shaved parmigiano salsa fresca … 14.12

trota al salmoriglio
pan seared manitoulin rainbow trout with crispy polenta, sautéed
baby spinach; classic salmoriglio sauce of fresh parsley, garlic, lemon
and extra virgin olive oil … 12.99

manzo alle brace
grilled marinated hanger steak with oyster mushroom red wine sauce;
crispy polenta and sautée of seasonal vegetables … 13.25

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