Boutique Italian Scratch Kitchen

400 S. Orlando Ave • Maitland, FL 32751 • (407) 960-5533
MON-THURS 11am-9pm • FRI-SAT 11am-10pm • SUN 3pm-9pm
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Our Menu

Lunch

Served from 11-3pm Monday-Friday

    • Entrees

      Lunch entrees served with choice of Caesar or House salad

    • Meat or Veggie Lasagna

      Meat Lasagna — our old-fashioned Bolognese meat lasagna
      Veggie Lasagna — layers of pasta topped with alfredo sauce, broccoli, peas, spinach, and mozzarella cheese

      13

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Layer of eggplant, rolled and stuffed with ricotta, served with side of pasta - choice of the chef

      12

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded chicken topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of pasta - choice of the chef

      13

    • Rigatoni al Pesto

      Rigatoni in a sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, romano cheese, extra virgin olive oil

      13

    • Angel Hair with Meatballs

      Angel hair pasta in our special pomodoro sauce and meatballs

      12

    • Rigatoni Vodka with Broccoli & Sun Dried Tomatoes

      Sautéed broccoli and sun dried tomatoes finished in a cream vodka sauce

      12

    • Stromboli

      Filled with sausage, pepperoni, onions, and green peppers

      12

    • Pizza Margherita

      10 inch Margherita pizza

      12

    • Pizza of the Day

      Market Price

    • Pesce Fresco del Giorno

      Market Price

    • Gluten Free Pizza and Pasta Available

    • Panini

      All panini served with choice of Caesar or House salad

    • Panino Campagnolo

      Grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomato, plum tomato and mozzarella with pesto sauce

      9

    • Panino Con Polpette

      Homemade meatballs topped with fresh marinara and mozzarella

      11

    • Panino Con Pollo

      Lightly breaded fresh chicken breast topped with fresh marinara and mozzarella

      11

    • Panino Chef Francesco

      Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, and fresh sliced roma tomatoes

      12

    • Salads

    • Insalata Caprese

      Sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil seasoned with extra virgin olive oil

      11

    • Salmon Salad

      Gluten free Grilled salmon served on a bed of spring mix

      13

    • Pollo Milanese

      Bed of spring mix topped with fried chicken, topped with fresh tomatoes and onions

      12

    • Beverages

    • Soda

      3.5

    • Hot Tea

      3.25

    • Draft Beer

      5.95

    • Bottle Beer

      5.75

    • San Pellegrino

      5.5

    • Acqua Panna Mineral Water

      5.5

    • Espresso

      3.75

    • Doppio Espresso

      5.25

    • Cappuccino

      5.25

    • American Coffee

      3.25

Dinner

Served Sunday-Thursday 3pm-9pm
Friday 3pm-10pm
Saturday 11am-10pm

    • Insalate

      Optional additions to all salads:
      chicken +6 / shrimp +7 / salmon +8

    • Insalata Caprese

      sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil. [Vegetarian / GF]
      Wine pairing: Capitel Foscarino, Anselmi

      13

    • House Salad

      tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house dressing. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Le Contesse

      10

    • Traditional Wedge Salad

      iceberg lettuce, green olives, diced tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, prosciutto, house dressing.
      Wine pairing: Ciuri "Etna Bianco," Terrazze dell'Etna

      13.50

    • Insalata di Carciofi

      grilled artichoke, pear, tomato, onion, parmigiano, house dressing. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Movia

      11.50

    • Caesar Salad

      romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, romano, anchovies.
      Wine pairing: Lugana, Ca' de Frati

      12

    • Antipasti

    • Crostini di Pollo

      tomato, marinated chicken, garlic, mozzarella, pesto, housemade bread
      Wine pairing: Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina

      14

    • Calamari Fritti

      housemade marinara, fresh lemon
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Lavis

      16.50

    • Gamberoni Siciliana

      shrimp, garlic, capers, grape tomato, cognac cream sauce. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Rosé "Chiaretto," Villa Sparina

      18.5

    • Antipasto Italiano

      Platter of Italian specialties: grilled zucchini & eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, green olives, artichoke, parmigiano, housemade focaccia.
      Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Le Contesse

      For 2 - 20
      For 4 - 32

    • Pizza

      Our pizzas are all 13 inches and baked in a wood-burning oven at 700 degrees to create a thin, crispy perfectly-­charred crust. Our pizza sauce is cooked daily by the chef. Gluten Free crust available.

      Add Pizza Toppings:
      mozzarella, green pepper, eggplant & zucchini, tomato, mushroom, roasted red pepper, spinach, olives - + $2 ea
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta, pesto, artichoke, prosciutto, calabrese, sausage, pepperoni, ham, arugula, truffle oil - + $3 ea

    • Margherita

      mozzarella, fresh basil. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Tritano

      17

    • Italiana

      mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto d'Alba, Borgogno

      18

    • Bianca

      ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Cafaggio

      18

    • Carne Pazza

      pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Basilica del Cortaccio, Cafaggio

      19

    • Calabrese

      mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese.
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Colosi

      19

    • Campagnola

      zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Lavis

      20

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke.
      Wine pairing: Morellino, Le Pupille

      20

    • Romana

      prosciutto,  parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula.
      Wine pairing: Rosé "Chiaretto," Villa Sparina

      23

    • Flatbread

      GF crust available

    • Caprese

      sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
      Wine pairing: Capitel Foscarino, Anselmi

      16

    • Pollo

      grilled chicken, green pepper, caramelized onion, diced tomato, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
      Wine pairing: Lambrusco "Corleto," Villa di Corlo

      16

    • Carne

      steak, mushroom, green pepper, onion, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
      Wine pairing: Carusu "Etna Rosso," Terrazze dell'Etna

      16

    • Tartufo

      ricotta, mushroom, parmigiano, mozzarella, garlic, truffle oil. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Morellino, Le Pupille

      22

    • Calzone

      Baked to order in our wood-burning oven

    • Calabria

      ham, spicy calabrese, mushroom, ricotta.
      Wine pairing: Morellino, Le Pupille

      15.5

    • Sicilia

      spinach, broccoli, ricotta. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Colosi

      15.5

    • Formaggio

      ricotta, mozzarella, romano. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Cafaggio

      15.5

    • Pasta

      Sub GF Penne +1.50
      Add: meatballs +6 / GF meatballs +7 / chicken +6 / shrimp +7 / scallops +7

    • Rigatoni alla Pete Piacenti

      In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti.
      fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, pesto. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lavis

      18.5

    • Rigatoni Calabrese

      roasted red pepper, sausage, marinara.
      Wine pairing: Montepuiciano d'Abruzzo, Tritano

      18.5

    • Gnocchi Siciliana

      marinara, mozzarella, basil, touch of cream. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lavis

      18.5

    • Rigatoni Palermitana

      eggplant, mozzarella, marinara, basil, ricotta salata, touch of cream. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Colosi

      18.5

    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

      pancetta, shallots, egg, black pepper.
      Wine pairing: Capitel Foscarino, Anselmi

      18.5

    • Rigatoni Puttanesca

      marinara, anchovies, capers, gaeta olives.
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Movia

      16.5

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      with béchamel sauce & traditional bolognese sauce.
      Wine pairing: Basilica del Cortaccio, Cafaggio

      19.5

    • Vegetable Lasagna

      broccoli, peas, zucchini, spinach, mozzarella, alfredo. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Movia

      19.5

    • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

      guanciale, shallots, marinara.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lavis

      18.5

    • Spaghetti alle Vongole

      extra virgin olive oil, little neck clams, cherry tomato.
      Wine pairing: Laguna, Ca' de Frati

      21

    • Create Your Own

      Choose your pasta: spaghetti, angel hair, rigatoni, pappardelle, whole wheat penne, Gluten Free penne.
      Choose your sauce: marinara, pesto, alfredo, bolognese, vodka, garlic & oil.
      16.5

    • Secondi

    • Pollo Caprese

      fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction, vegetable of the day. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Barbera d'Alba, Cordero di Montezemolo

      20.5

    • Pollo Cacciatore

      mushroom, onion, roasted red pepper, green olives, pomodoro sauce. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Basilica del Cortaccio, Cafaggio

      22.5

    • Pollo Siciliano

      artichoke, garlic, capers, white wine, cherry tomato. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto d'Alba, Borgogno

      23

    • Pollo Parmigiana

      pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, chef's choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Lavis

      22

    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, housemade marinara, chef's choice of pasta. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Lambrusco "Corleto," Villa di Corlo

      22

    • Vitello Parmigiana

      housemade marinara, mozzarella, chef's choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Barbera d'Alba, Cordero di Montezemolo

      23.5

    • Vitello Siciliano

      capers, artichoke, white wine, grape tomato. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, Cafaggio

      26

    • Ribeye Steak

      cherry tomato, fresh arugula salad. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Poggio Valente, Le Pupille

      25.5

    • Pesce

    • Salmone Bruschetta

      tomato, garlic, red onion, balsamic reduction, vegetable of the day. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Ciuri "Etna Bianco," Terrazze dell'Etna

      25.5

    • Grigliata Mista

      grilled shrimp & sea scallops, cherry tomato, fresh arugula. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Cafaggio

      26.5

    • Sauteed Calamari

      garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, side of marinara. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Lavis

      18.5

    • Pesce Fresco del Giorno

      Fresh Fish of the Day.
      Wine pairing: Negroamaro Rosé, Cantele.

      Market Price

    • Dolce

    • Cannoli

      Crisp pastry shell with delicious creamy ricotta/chocolate chip filling.
      8

    • Cassata al Forno

      Baked Sicilian cake made with fresh ricotta & chocolate chips.

      8

    • Traditional Tiramisú

      Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of rum and espresso, covered with a dessert cheese & dusted with cocoa.
      8

    • Strawberry Tiramisú

      Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of Limoncello and strawberry and mascarpone cheese.

      8

    • Profiterole

      Italian cream puff with chocolate ganache

      8

    • Italian Wedding Cake

      Sponge cake with ricotta, chocolate and whipped cream.
      8

    • Gelato

      Ask your server for flavors of the day.

      5

    • Sfogliatella

      Traditional neapolitan dessert
      9

    • Dessert Wine

      Moscato d'Asti, Marenco - Piemonte, Italy
      10

    • Dessert Wine

      Vin Santo, Fattoria del Cerro - Toscana, Italy
      11

    • Draft Beer

    • Stella

      6.5

    • Bud Light

      5.95

    • Peroni

      5.95

    • Seasonal

      5.5

    • Bottle Beer

    • Bud Light

      5.75

    • Budweiser

      5.75

    • Corona

      5.75

    • Miller Lite

      5.75

    • Stella Artois

      5.75

    • Beverages

    • Soda

      3.5

    • Hot Tea

      3.25

    • San Pellegrino

      5.5

    • Acqua Panna Mineral Water

      5.5

    • Espresso

      3.75

    • Doppio Espresso

      5.25

    • Cappuccino

      5.25

    • American Coffee

      3.25

Pizza

    • Our pizzas are all 13 inches and baked in a wood-burning oven at 700 degrees to create a thin, crispy perfectly-­charred crust. Our pizza sauce is cooked daily by the chef. Gluten Free crust available.

      Add Pizza Toppings:
      mozzarella, green pepper, eggplant & zucchini, tomato, mushroom, roasted red pepper, spinach, olives - + $2 ea
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta, pesto, artichoke, prosciutto, calabrese, sausage, pepperoni, ham, arugula, truffle oil - + $3 ea

    • Margherita

      mozzarella, fresh basil. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Tritano

      17

    • Italiana

      mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto d'Alba, Borgogno

      18

    • Bianca

      ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Cafaggio

      18

    • Carne Pazza

      pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Basilica del Cortaccio, Cafaggio

      19

    • Calabrese

      mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese.
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Colosi

      19

    • Campagnola

      zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Lavis

      20

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke.
      Wine pairing: Morellino, Le Pupille

      20

    • Romana

      prosciutto,  parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula.
      Wine pairing: Rosé "Chiaretto," Villa Sparina

      23

Wines

    • Sparkling Wines

    • Prosecco Brut, Le Contesse

      Veneto, Italy -  100% Prosecco. Tropical aromas of fruit. Fresh fragrant aromas, a delicately soft & harmonious taste are the hallmarks of this quintessential aperitif wine. Great with calamari, clams, & mussels.

      Glass 9.50
      Bottle 34

    • L'oro del Marchese, la Fortezza

      Campania, Italy -  100% Falanghina. Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Notes of citrus & white flower.

      Glass 12.50
      Bottle 36

    • Brut Rosé, Le Contesse

      Veneto, Italy -  100% Pinot Noir. Bright pink color, fruity notes with a touch of berries & tropical fruit. Floral bouquet with a hint of rose & violet. Fine, long-lasting perlage, fresh persistent.

      Glass 9.50
      Bottle 34

    • Moscato d'Asti "Primo Bacio", Scagliola

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Moscato. The bouquet is refreshing & delicate with aromas of peach & pear. 5.5% abv.

      Glass 11
      Bottle 42

    • Fragolino "Berry Fizz", La Gioiosa

      Veneto, Italy - Sweet Red Sparkling. Cuvee of various red berry vines from the Valdobbiadene region. Intense ruby red and a fine, delicate perlage with persistent foam. Intensely fruity of strawberry grapes & wild strawberries.

      Glass 8.50
      Bottle 32

    • Lambrusco "Corleto", Villa di Corlo

      Emilia-Romagna, Italy -  100% Lambrusco Grasparossa. The color is lively red with purple highlights. The bouquet on the nose is fresh & fruity with notes of ripe black cherry, macerated plum, wild strawberry, & licorice.

      Glass 11.50
      Bottle 44

    • White Wines

    • Pinot Grigio, Lavis

      Trentino, Italy -  100% Pinot Grigio. Pale yellow color with greenish reflections. Vibrant on the palate with fresh fruit & balanced acidity. Excellent aperitif wine. Great with seafood dishes, calamari, mussels, & clams.

      Glass 9.50
      Bottle 34

    • Laguna, Ca' de Frati

      Lombardia, Italy -  100% Turbiana. The wine is pale yellow in color with greenish reflections. The nose recalls acacia flowers & the delicate scent of almonds. This is a great alternative to Pinot Grigio.

      Glass 10.50
      Bottle 40

    • Chardonnay, Lavis

      Trentino, Italy -  100% Chardonnay. Straw yellow with golden highlights. Great bouquet, well-rounded nose with fruity apple notes. Complex, full on the palate with a long finish. excellent with seafood dishes.

      Glass 9.50
      Bottle 34

    • Capitel Foscarino, Anselmi

      Veneto, Italy -  90% Garganega / 10% Chardonnay. Fresh & well-knit, this floral version layers juicy acidity with flavors of ripe apricot, stone, lemon pith, anise, & salted almond. Smoky finish. Perfect for fish, pizzas & flatbreads, & any stewed seafood.

      Bottle 50

    • Falanghina, Terredora

      Campania, Italy -  100% Falanghina. Pale yellow color. Offers a rich & intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince, & pear. A wine for the whole meal equally at home with hors d'oeuvres, fish dishes, cold dishes, & buffalo mozzarella.

      Glass 11.50
      Bottle 44

    • Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Cortese. The wine shows a place gold color. The bouquet is refined & typical of the variety, with hints of sage, bell peppers, & asparagus. Sophisticated, with tropical fruit. Perfect with seafood. Great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.

      Glass 11.50
      Bottle 44

    • Ciuri "Etna Bianco", Terrazze Dell'Etna

      Sicilia, Italy -  90% Nerello Mascalese / 10% Carricante. Fresh, with slightly accentuated body which lies perfectly on the acidic backbone of this white. It leaves in the mouth a pleasant mineral finish. Great with pasta & seafood.

      Glass 13
      Bottle 48

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Movia

      Friuli, Italy / Brda, Slovenia -  100% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine shows a pale gold color. The bouquet is refined & typical of the variety, with hints of sage, bell peppers, & tomato vines. Well balanced & structured with excellent acidity. Great with pizza, pasta, & seafood.

      Glass 14.50
      Bottle 56

    • Rosé Wines

    • Rosé Chiaretto, Villa Sparina

      Piemonte, Italy -  50% Dolcetto / 50% Barbera. Clear rose in color. Notes of rose & red geranium mingle with fruit notes of strawberry & cherry. Pleasant with vibrant freshness & persistent flavor. The perfect wine for summer. Great with pizza, soups, vegetable dishes, & seafood.

      Glass 10.50
      Bottle 38

    • West Coast Wines

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey Cellars

      Napa Valley, California -  100% Sauvignon Blanc. Pale in straw color with ripe fruit aromas of lemons, grapefruit, & pear with overtones of grassy notes, honeysuckle, & a hint of flint & minerals. Pairs nicely with shellfish & seafood.

      Glass 13.50
      Bottle 52

    • Chardonnay, ZD

      California -  100% Chardonnay. Aromas of pineapple, lime zest, & pear mingle with hints of vanilla & orange blossoms. Rich & full-bodied balance between fruit & toasty oak. Great with chicken, pasta, & seafood.

      Bottle 60

    • Chardonnay, Kunde Estate

      Sonoma, California -  100% Chardonnay. Aromas of pear & orange blossom with a hint of oak accompany flavors of lemon custard and butterscotch on the palate. Pairs well with fish & pasta.

      Glass 11.50
      Bottle 44

    • Red Blend, Niner Wine Estates

      Paso Robles, California -  22% Cabernet Franc / 22% Malbec / 16% Cabernet Sauvignon / 10% Syrah / 8% Petit Verdot / 8% Zinfandel / 4% Mouvedre / 4% Merlot / 3% Grenache / 3% Carmenere. Medium to long finish with flavors of dark chocolate, berry pie, & white pepper notes. Pairs well with meat dishes.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • Pinot Noir, Martin Ray

      Sonoma, California -  100% Pinot Noir. Aromas of fresh cranberry, ripe cherry, & black raspberry leads into flavors of red fruit with hints of mushroom & earth. This wine has silky tannins along with a great finish. Pairs well with pasta & pizza.

      Bottle 40

    • Pinot Noir, King Estate, Inscription

      Willamette Valley, Oregon -  100% Pinot Noir. Bright cherry, raspberry, & strawberry notes, along with fresh rose petals, baking spices, & hints of earth, combines with red fruit & flavors of rhubarb, sage, & toast on the palate. This wine has structured tannins that provide nice body & length. Pairs well with pasta & meat dishes.

      Glass 12.50
      Bottle 50

    • Red Blend, Smith & Hook

      Central Coast, California -  48% Merlot / 37% Petit Syrah / 9% Malbec / 4% Cabernet Sauvignon / 2% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cocoa bean, vanilla, & oak accompany flavors of dark fruit & dried cherry with great tannins on the palate. This wine pairs well with all meat dishes.

      Glass 12.50
      Bottle 50

    • Pure Paso Proprietary Blend, J. Lohr

      Paso Robles, California -  70.5% Cabernet Sauvignon / 26.5% Petit Syrah / 2% Merlot / 5% Petit Verdot / 5% Malbec. Aromas of strawberry, violets, & baking spice on the nose lend to a creamy mouthfeel of mocha, cappuccino, caramel, & black cherry flavors on the palate. Pairs well with all meat dishes.

      Bottle 54

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, B.R. Cohn

      Sonoma, California-  78% Cabernet Sauvignon / 17% Merlot / 3% Malbec / 2% Petit Verdot. Aromas of dark fruit, baking spices, dried herbs, & vanilla lead to black cherry, currant, & dusty hints of cinnamon & nutmeg on the palate. Vanilla bean & mocha flavors lead to a finish with bright acidity & complex red & dark fruits. Pairs perfectly with all meat dishes.

      Glass 14.50
      Bottle 58

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Sequoia Grove

      Napa Valley, California -  86% Cabernet Sauvignon / 7% Cabernet Franc / 5% Merlot / 1% Malbec / 1% Petit Verdot. Intense flavors of blackberry and red & black cherries accompany currants and spice with floral & mineral notes. The palate is big, round, & silky with smooth tannins and a great finish. Pairs well with all meat dishes.

      Bottle 88

    • Red Wines

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Lavis

      Trentino, Italy -  100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby red color. On the nose it presents clean & intense aromas of fresh, ripe fruit, red berries, & hints of spice. Great with roasted chicken, pork, & veal dishes.

      Glass 9
      Bottle 32

    • Nero d'Avola, Colosi

      Sicilia, Italy -  100% Nero d'Avola. Aged 5 months in stainless steel. Dark ruby red, intense fruit with heavy cherry aromas. Dry, full-bodied, warm wine and youthful. Perfect with red meats and pasta with tomato sauce.

      Glass 9
      Bottle 32

    • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Tritano

      Abruzzo, Italy -  100% Montepulciano. Ruby red with violet hints. Intense with notes of dark fruit such as currants & blackberries with subtle hints of chocolate & mint. Excellent structure with sweet tannins.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • Morellino, Le Pupille

      Toscana, Italy -  85% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante, 5% Malvasia. Berry, ripe cherry, & violet. Fruit & tannin achieve an elegant balance, with a very long finish. Great with skirt steak & ossobuco.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 40

    • Pinot Noir, Lavis

      Trentino, Italy -  100% Pinot Noir. Red-berry fruit scented bouquet, rose petal. Soft with a pleasing finish. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months. Great with pasta, pizza, & chicken.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • Barbera, Villa Sparina

      Piemonte, Italy -  Intense ruby red color with purple highlights. On the nose it presents persistent notes of red berries, cherries, and violet. Great with pasta with meat sauce.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • Chianti Classico, Cafaggio

      Toscana, Italy -  Intense, ruby red in color. Sleek, fresh red berry & blackberry fruit with lovely purity & a subtle spicy edge. Great with chicken, flatbreads, & pasta, especially pasta Sicilian & eggplant parmigiana.

      Glass 12
      Bottle 44

    • Dolcetto d'Alba, Borgogno

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Dolcetto. The color is ruby red with a flavor of raspberry, spices, & ripe fruit. Very elegant with a pleasant finish. This is a great alternative to Merlot. Great with seafood risotto & pizza.

      Glass 12
      Bottle 44

    • Basilica del Cortaccio, Cafaggio

      Toscana, Italy -  100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby red, silk-in-your-mouth, full-bodied with fine tannins. Great with veal scaloppine.

      Glass 13
      Bottle 46

    • Carusu "Etna Rosso", Terrazze Dell'Etna

      Sicilia, Italy -  80% Nerello Mascalese / 20% Nerello Cappuccio. Aged 6 months in wood & 24 months in bottle. In the mouth it is warm & robust, with an excellent balance between acid, tannin, & the soft components, very refined, persistence is excellent.

      Glass 12
      Bottle 44

    • Ripasso "Seccal", Nicolis

      Veneto, Italy -  75% Corvina / 20% Rondinella / 5% Molinara. Ruby red, fruit-forward & dried fruit aromas. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days using natural yeasts; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Great with pasta & pizza.

      Glass 13
      Bottle 46

    • Saia, Feudo Maccari

      Sicilia, Italy -  100% Nero d' Avola. Aromas of ripe cherries followed by tobacco, spice, & charred earth; ripe, dark fruits on the palate with a long, smooth finish. Pairs well with pizza, pasta, & meat dishes.

      Glass 14
      Bottle 54

    • Nebbiolo Langhe, Produttori del Barbaresco

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Nebbiolo. Complex perfume of ripe fruit with hints of licorice. Velvety on the palate with sweet tannins. Great with steaks & veal.

      Bottle 44

    • Chianti Riserva, Cafaggio

      Toscana, Italy -  100% Sangiovese. Aged for 18 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak barrels, & bottle-aged for 3 months before sale. Silky with nutty fruit & a hint of bitter chocolate character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins & a very long, smooth finish.

      Bottle 60

    • Poggio Valente, Le Pupille

      Toscana, Italy (Super Tuscan) -  100% Sangiovese. Intense, ruby red in color. Sleek, fresh red berry & blackberry fruit with lovely purity & a subtle spicy edge. Great with chicken, pasta, & flatbreads. Great with pasta Siciliana.

      Bottle 67

    • Barbaresco, Fontanabianca

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Nebbiolo. Aged in oak barrels 15 months, then 8 months bottle-aging. Elegant & harmonious nose. Flavors of plum & mushroom, with hints of cherry skin. Full-bodied & dry with silky tannins & a fresh finish. Great with steaks & veal.

      Bottle 74

    • Conte Giangirolamo, Tenute Girolamo

      Puglia, Italy -  50% Negroamaro / 50% Primitivo. Fruity with hints of cherry, blackberry, & black currant, & elegant scents of spices with chocolate tones.

      Bottle 75

    • Barolo "Monfalletto", Cordero Di Montezemolo

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Nebbiolo. Aged in oak for 24 months. Intense garnet in color, the nose shows floral & spicy notes perfectly blended: tobacco, cherries, cocoa, & fresh raspberry highlights. The palate is rich, full-bodied, & elegant. Great with steak & ossobuco.

      Bottle 80

    • Primitivo Di Manduria, Vespa

      Puglia, Italy -  100% Primitivo. Aged in barriques for 12 months. Mature fruit, cacao, prune, spicy, fragrant nose. Full & fresh mouth. Very soft tannins. This wine is a great alternative to Amarone.

      Bottle 90

    • Amarone Classico, Nicolis

      Veneto, Italy -  75% Corvina / 20% Rondinella / 5% Molinara. Ruby red, fruit forward and dried fruit aromas. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days using natural yeasts; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Great with pizza and pasta.

      Bottle 95

    • Brunello di Montalcino, Ridolfi

      Toscana, Italy -  100% Sangiovese Grosso. Aged 36 months in oak barrels followed by 12 months of bottle refinement. Deep red with orange notes, Mature fruit nose of blackberry, licorice, spices, & tobacco.

      Bottle 110

    • Reserve Wines

    • Ludi, Velenosi

      Marche, Italy -  80% Montepulciano / 10% Merlot / 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in oak for 24 months. Intense ruby red color, the nose results deep & intense, with notes of full-ripened dark fruits.

      Bottle 120

    • Nero Di Troia "Helena", Vespa

      Puglia, Italy -  100% Uva di Troia. Aging in barriques: 12 months in Never and Troncais. Seductive aromas of small berries, wild cherries, & fresh violets.

      Bottle 130

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, San Leonardo

      Trentino, Italy -  80% Cabernet Sauvignon / 10% Cabernet Franc / 10% Merlot. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of high-class cigar tobacco with smoke, minerals, black currants, & vanilla.

      Bottle 130

    • Saffredi, Le Pupille

      Toscana, Italy -  60% Cabernet Sauvignon / 30% Merlot / 10% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in 75% new barriques. Intense color. The deep concentration of red fruits where the currant predominates evolves into spicy, fresh, & balsamic notes. In the mouth, the rich & round body opens up with dense tannins, characterized by a great evolutionary harmony.

      Bottle 180

Catering

24 hour advance notice is required
$200 Minimum Order For Delivery
(10% Delivery Fee Applies)

    • House Salad

      Fresh tomato, red onion and Kalamata olives on a bed of fresh spring mix tossed with chef's house dressing

      20.00 - 10 people
      40.00 - 20 people

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with shaved Romano cheese and house Caesar dressing

      25.00 - 10 people
      45.00 - 20 people (Anchovies $2 pp)

    • Rigatoni and Meatballs

      Classic rigatoni in homemade red sauce with meatballs.

      75.95 - 10 people
      149.95 - 20 people

    • Penne alla Vodka

      Penne pasta with sautéed broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a creamy vodka sauce

      89.95 - 10 people
      169.95 - 20 people (add chicken, 4.95 pp)

    • Lasagna

      Homemade meat lasagna made with our old fashioned Bolognese sauce

      89.95 - 10 people
      179.95 - 20 people

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded chicken topped with Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with a side of rigatoni

      95.95 - 10 people
      190.95 - 20 people

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded eggplant topped with Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella served with a side of pasta - chef's choice.

      89.95 - 10 people
      179.95 - 20 people

    • Homemade Baby Cannoli

      Crispy pastry shell filled with delicious creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chips

      27.00 - 10 people
      54.00 - 20 people

Family Style

Serves 4 People

    • Family Style Options

    • Option 1

      House or Caesar
      Lasagna
      Cannoli

      72.95

    • Option 2

      House or Caesar
      Egglant Parmigiana
      Tiramisu

      64.95

    • Option 3

      Pollo Cacciatore
      Wedge Salad
      Cannoli

      79.95

    • Option 4

      House or Caesar
      Large Margherita Pizza
      Spaghetti & Meatballs

      49.95

    • Option 5

      Antipasto
      Rigatoni Palermitana
      Cannoli

      54.95

    • Option 6

      Caesar Salad
      Caprese
      Pollo Cacciatore

      54.95

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Our boutique Italian scratch kitchen represents the best of the Mediterranean. Indulge in a tapestry of rich & vibrant flavors straight from the heart of Southern Italy.

Our mission is simple: carefully preparing and serving the most flavorful Italian dishes using only the freshest local ingredients for an experience that will delight your senses.

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