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- MONDAY - CHICKEN CAPRICCIOSA //14
- Breaded, pan browned breast of chicken topped with a salad of arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions & fresh mozzarella tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, served with Fettuccine in a tomato cream sauce.
- TUESDAY - CHICKEN PICCATA // 15
- Breast of chicken sautéed with lemon-butter, white wine sauce & capers, served with Fettuccine Alfredo.
- WEDNESDAY - CHICKEN MARSALA // 15
- Breast of chicken sautéed & topped with a thin slice of proscuitto & melted Fontina cheese in a Marsala mushroom sauce served with Trenette Pachino.
- THURSDAY - CANNELLONI FIORENTINA // 13
- Thin sheets of pasta wrapped around a stuffing of braised chicken, spinach, Romano & Fontina cheeses, baked in a bechamel sauce with a touch of marinara.
- FRIDAY - SCAMPI // 16
- Large gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, white wine & fresh lemon juice, served with Fettuccine Alfredo.
- SATURDAY - BRASATO // 16
- Braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and a red wine reduction ( no substitutions)
- SUNDAY - BAKED ZITI // 13
- Maccheroni in a sausage ragu with mushrooms, bechamel sauce, Romano & mozzarella cheese, baked in a casserole.
Antipasti
- GARLIC BREAD // 5
- Add mozzarella // 1
- BRUSCHETTA alla CHECCA // 8
- Garlic toast topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil
- TRADITIONAL ANTIPASTO // 12
- A selection of Italian cured meats, Italian cheeses, olives, assorted relishes & marinated vegetables
- FRIED MOZZARELLA // 7
- Mozzarella coated in homemade bread crumbs, fried until crisp and melted, served with marinara
- CALAMARI & ZUCCHINI FRITTI // 9.5
- Coated and fried in seasoned flour & semolina, served with marinara.
- GARLIC FRIES // 6
- Italian fries with garlic, parsley & Romano served with a creamy pesto dip
Zuppe
- MINESTRONE // 4 cup / 7 bowl
- Vegetarian soup with zucchini, kale, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery and Ditalini pasta
- MINESTRA MARITATA // 4 cup / 7 bowl
- Chicken, pork, soppressata, pancetta, prosciutto with mixed greens, Romano & miniature meatballs
Insalate
- Add grilled chicken // 4
- Add grilled shrimp // 6
- MISTA // 4 / 8
- Salad greens, tomato, cucumber, celery, red onions, green and black olives with your choice of house vinaigrette or creamy Romano dressing
- CAPRESE SALAD // 9
- Fresh homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil
- Add prosciutto $2
- CAESAR SALAD // 4 / 8
- Damian's award-winning Caesar of crispy romaine lettuce, house made croutons, & Romano
- INSALATA COTTA e CRUDA // 12
- A raw & cooked salad with salad greens, asparagus, fresh basil, mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, potatoes, green beans, garbanzo & cannellini beans, house vinaigrette & Romano
- CHOPPED ITALIAN SALAD // 11.5
- Salad greens, fresh mozzarella, salami, beans, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, green & black olives, red peppers, cherry tomatoes & pickled onions with a creamy Romano dressing
Pasta
- Amici, we boil all pasta to order. Never par-boiled, never rinsed. PAZIENZA per PIACERE!
- Add a small Mista salad to any pasta $4
- Substitute Gluten Free Pasta $2
- SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS or ITALIAN SAUSAGE // 12.5
- Sauced with our homemade marinara
- GNOCCHI WITH MEAT SAUCE // 12.5
- Little Italian dumplings in a classic Bolognese sauce made with beef, pork, garlic, aromatic vegetables, tomatoes & milk
- FEDELINI PACHINO // 10.5
- Thin spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
- SPAGHETTINI ORTOLANO // 12
- Thin spaghetti in a sauce of zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onion, basil & garlic with extra virgin olive oil, topped with pine nuts & grated Romano cheese
- TORTELLINI MODO MIO // 12.5
- Classic pasta stuffed with chicken, pork, mortadella, prosciutto, ricotta and Romano, in a cream sauce with peas & mushrooms
- FETTUCCINE ALFREDO // 11.5
- Add grilled chicken* $4
- Add grilled shrimp* $6
- Add prosciutto, mushrooms & peas $2
- CHEESE RAVIOLI // 12
- Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, Romano & Italian parsley in marinara sauce with a touch of butter.
- LASAGNE // 14
- Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & Romano
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA // 13
- Baked eggplant with light tomato sauce, Italian breadcrumbs, Romano & fresh mozzarella cheese, served with Trenette marinara
Pollo
- Add a small Mista salad to any pasta $4
- POLLO alla GRIGLIA // 14
- Chicken breast marinated in extra virgin olive oil and herbs, grilled & served with grilled vegetables
- CHICKEN PARMESAN // 14
- Breast of chicken coated with seasoned Italian breading, pan sauteed in olive oil, with melted fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce and served with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo
Panini
- All sandwiches are served with Italian potato salad*
- Sub gluten-free Bread $2
- Sub potato salad with a cup of soup or small salad $2
- Add a small Mista or Ceasar salad $4
- MANDOLA’S HERO // 12
- Salami, capicola, soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto & provolone with shredded lettuce, olive relish, onions, tomatoes & house vinaigrette on our rustic bun
- CAPRESE // 10
- Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil served on Ciabatta or served hot on our homemade focaccia
- Add prosciutto $2
- ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS// 11
- Sicilian fennel sausage, grilled with onions, red & green peppers on our rustic bun.
- Add provolone $1
- VEGETARIANO // 11.5
- Grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, portobello mushrooms & fresh mozzarella with artichoke spread, pesto mayo & red pepper relish on multi grain bread. Served hot from the panini press
- GRILLED CHICKEN // 11
- Grilled herb oil basted chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, pesto mayo & provolone on our homemade focaccia; served hot from the panini press.
- MEATBALL // 11
- Mamma's meatballs with Romano and melted provolone on our rustic bun. Served hot.
Pizza
- Substitute Gluten Free Crust $3
- MARGHERITA // 12
- Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
- CARNIVORE (MEAT LOVERS) // 13.5
- Cheese pizza with meatballs, Sicilian fennel sausage, pancetta, pepperoni and red bell peppers
- FIORENTINA // 13
- Spinach, artichoke, roasted garlic, ricotta, Asiago, Fontina and Romano cheeses
- PUGLIESE // 13
- Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Sicilian fennel sausage, pan roasted mushrooms and shaved sweet red onions
- PARMA // 13
- Mozzarella, provolone, prosciutto, arugula, lemon vinaigrette and shaved Grana Padano
- PRIMAVERA // 13
- Grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, Portobello mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & goat cheese with olive oil & pesto
- BUILD YOUR OWN // 10
- Start with a cheese pizza then add your favorite ingredients from Anchovies to Zucchini
- TOPPINGS
- Artichoke, arugula, basil, eggplant, Fontina, goat cheese, olives, mushrooms, red onions, spinach, roasted tomatoes, zucchini // 1
- Anchovies, Pancetta, Pepperoni, Prosciutto // 2
- Meatballs, Sicilian fennel sausage // 3
- Grilled Chicken // 4
Children's Menu
- Each children's entree includes a soft drink or milk & a scoop of gelato.
- (gelato, dine in only)
- Age 12 & under
- TRENETTE & MEATBALL // 6
- FETTUCCINE ALFREDO // 6
- TRENETTE & BUTTER // 5
- CHEESE RAVIOLI // 7
- CHEESE or PEPPERONI PIZZA // 6
- CHICKEN FINGERS w/FRIES // 7
- Choose between grilled or breaded, fried chicken fingers
Sides
- MEATBALLS // 5
- 3
- GRILLED CHICKEN // 5
- GRILLED SHRIMP // 8
- 6
- GRILLED VEGETABLES // 5
- SMALL MISTA SALAD // 4
- MARINARA // 2
- 4 FL. OZ.
- MEAT SAUCE, ALFREDO SAUCE, PESTO // 3
- 4 FL. OZ.
- CREAMY PESTO DIP, CREAMY ROMANO DRESSING // 2
- 4 FL. OZ.
- * Denotes Gluten-Sensitive Menu Item
- We are not a gluten-free environment.
- Please notify your Order Taker if you are gluten-sensitive.
Lunch
Monday-Friday (11am-3pm)
Soup & Salad
- SOUP & SALAD // 7
- Small Mista or Caesar salad with your choice of a cup of Minestrone or Maritata soup.
Half Panini
With your choice of a cup of soup, garlic french fries, or a small Mista or Caesar salad. Sub gluten free bread $2
- CAPRESE // 8
- Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil served hot or cold on our homemade focaccia
- Add Prosciutto // $0.75
- MANDOLA'S HERO // 8
- Salami, capicola, soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto & provolone with shredded lettuce, olive relish, onions, tomatoes & house vinaigrette on our rustic bun
- GRILLED CHICKEN // 8
- Grilled herb oil basted chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, pesto mayo & provolone on our homemade focaccia; served hot from the panini press.
- VEGETARIANO // 8
- Grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, Portobello mushrooms & fresh mozzarella with artichoke spread, pesto mayo & red pepper relish on multi grain bread.
Personal Pizza
With your choice of a cup of soup or small Mista or Caesar Salad
- BUILD YOUR OWN // 7.5
- Start with a cheese pizza then add your favorite toppings
- TOPPINGS
- Artichoke, arugula, basil, eggplant, Fontina, goat cheese, olives, mushrooms, red onions, spinach, roasted tomatoes, zucchini // .75
- Anchovies, Pancetta, Pepperoni, Prosciutto // 1
- Meatballs, Sicilian fennel sausage // 1.50
- Grilled Chicken // 2
- MARGHERITA // 8
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
SPECIALTY // 9
Choose from: Carnivore, Fiorentina, Primavera, Pugliese & Parma
Lunch Pasta
With your choice of a cup of soup or small Mista or Caesar salad
- TRENETTE & MEATBALL OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE // 9.5
- Sauced with our homemade marinara
- SPAGHETTI ORTOLANO // 9.5
- Thin spaghetti in a sauce of zucchini, tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onion, basil & garlic with extra virgin olive oil, topped with pine nuts & grated Romano cheese.
- FEDELINI PACHINO // 9.5
- Thin spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
- FETTUCCINE ALFREDO // 9.5
- Add grilled chicken for $4 or prosciutto, mushrooms & peas for $2.
- CHEESE RAVIOLI // 9.5
- Ravioli stuffed with ricotta & Italian parsley in marinara sauce.
Lunch Pollo
Half-portion, with your choice of a cup of soup or small Mista or Caesar salad.
- POLLO ala GRIGLIA // 10
- Chicken breast marinated in extra virgin olive oil & herbs, grilled & served with grilled vegetables.
Dessert
Cake by the Slice
- ITALIAN CREAM CAKE // 5.5
- rich, moist double layer cake, made with buttermilk, coconut and walnuts, filled and iced with cream cheese icing and finished with toasted coconut.
- CHOCOLATE FUDGE // 5.5
- an old fashioned rich chocolate double layer cake filled and iced in fudgy chocolate ganache.
- COCONUT CAKE // 5.5
- moist white cake layered with coconut pastry cream, covered in meringue icing & toasted coconut
- TIRAMISU // 6.75
- Made by layering espresso and rum soaked lady fingers with sweetened mascarpone cheese & chocolate shavings