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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"Forget the trip across the ocean to Italy... authentic Italian cuisine has never been closer..."
— West Orange Times Observer
"Francesco's is an excellent option for upscale-casual. Service is sincere and engaged."
— Orlando Sentinel
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Our Menu

Lunch

Served from 11-3pm

    • 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 after 3pm

    • 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.

      Pizza Toppings:
      Extra cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, Ham, Onions, Salami, Black Olives, Green Peppers - $2.25ea

    • Italiana

      Our specialty ‐ mozzarella and romano cheeses, plum tomatoes, pesto, basil and garlic.

      Wine pairing: Dolcetto “ San Luigi” Pecchenino

      18

    • Carne Pizza

      Pizza sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella, and ham.

      Wine pairing: Poggio alla Guardia, Frassinello

      19

    • Margherita

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella and basil.

      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Tritano

      17

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - Pizza sauce, ham, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and artichokes.
      Wine pairing: Primitivo, Cantele

      20

    • Bianca

      White pizza with ricotta, provolone, mozzarella and romano cheeses with basil and garlic.
      Wine pairing: Chianti Colli Senesi, Fattoria del Cerro

      18

    • Calabrese

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella and imported spicy salami.
      Wine pairing: Sicilia Rosso, Colosi

      19

    • Campagnola

      Pizza sauce, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, spinach and mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Torre di Luna

      20

    • Pizza Bomba

      A combination of pizza carne pazza and pizza campagnola.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

      21.50

    • Calzone

      Baked to order in our wood-burning oven

    • Calabria

      Ham, calabrese, ricotta cheese and mushroom.
      Wine pairing: Manero, Fattoria del Cerro

      15

    • Formaggio

      Ricotta, mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Primitivo, Cantele

      14.50

    • Sicilia

      Spinach, broccoli and ricotta.
      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Capostrano

      15

    • Insalate

      Optional additions to all salads:
      grilled chicken $4.95 or grilled shrimp $5.95

    • Insalata Caprese

      Sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato and basil seasoned roasted red peppers with extra virgin olive oil.
      Wine pairing: Falanghina, Terredora

      13.5

    • House Salad

      Fresh tomato, red onion and kalamata olives on a bed of fresh spring mix tossed with chef’s house dressing.
      Wine pairing: Prosecco, Dolci Colline

      10

    • Traditional Wedge Salad

      Iceberg lettuce mixed with green olives, diced fresh tomato, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and bites of prosciutto with chef’s house dressing.
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Cantele

      13.50

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce & homemade crostini tossed with Caesar dressing and shaved Romano cheese with optional anchovies.
      Wine pairing: Maestro, Pecchenino

      12.5

    • Antipasti

    • Crostini di Pollo

      Toasted slices of house-­‐baked bread topped with chicken, fresh tomato, garlic and melted mozzarella with a dash of pesto sauce.
      Wine pairing: Falanghina, Terredora

      13.75

    • Calamari Fritti

      Fried calamari seasoned and cooked to perfection served with our fresh marinara sauce on the side.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Torre di Luna

      15.75

    • Gamberoni Siciliana

      Fresh shrimp prepared in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, and cherry tomatoes finished in cognac cream sauce.
      Wine pairing: Negroamaro Rosé, Cantele

      18.5

    • Antipasto Italiano

      Platter of Italian specialties: grilled zucchini, eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, green olives, artichoke, parmigiano, served with focaccia.
      Wine pairing: Prosecco, Dolci Colline

      For 2 - 19
      For 4 - 31

    • Flatbread

    • Toscana

      Our freshly-baked flat bread topped goat cheese, artichoke heart, roasted red peppers with a creamy pesto.
      Wine pairing: Prosecco, Dolci Colline

      18

    • Romana

      Our freshly-baked flatbread topped with prosciutto, arugula, shaved parmigiano, mozzarella and fresh cherry tomatoes sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil.
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Cantele

      18

    • Pollo

      Our freshly-baked flatbread topped with grilled chicken, mixed greens, green peppers, caramelized onions, diced tomato,mozzarella and pesto sauce.
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Acinum

      16

    • Carne

      Our freshly-baked flatbread topped with very lean steak, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mixed greens, mozzarella and pesto sauce.
      Wine pairing: Barbera d’Asti, Araldica

      16

    • Gluten Free

    • Rigatoni alla Pete Piacenti

      In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti.
      Rigatoni tossed with fresh plum tomatoes and pesto sauce.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

      18

    • Whole Wheat Caprese

      Garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
      Wine pairing: Rose, Cantele

      15.75

    • Gelato

      Ask your server for flavors of the day.
      Wine pairing: Moscato d’Asti, Marenco

      4.95

    • Grigliata Mista

      Grilled shrimp, grilled sea scallops served on a bed of arugula.
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc “ Vette “ San Leonardo

      25.75

    • Salmone Bruschetta

      Fresh salmon grilled to perfection topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and red onions and topped with a reduction of balsamic vinegar served with a side of veggies of the day.
      Wine pairing: Maestro, Pecchenino

      24.75

    • Sauteed Calamari

      Fresh calamari sauteed in garlic, extra virgin oil and wine and finished with optional fresh marinara sauce
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Torre di Luna

      17.25

    • Ribeye Steak

      Fresh ribeye steak marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary grilled and served with fresh arugula salad
      Wine pairing: Poggio alla Guardia, Frassinello

      24.75

    • 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

    • Profitterol

      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.
      Wine pairing: Moscato d’Asti, Marenco

      4.95

    • Dessert Wine

      Moscato d'Asti, Marenco - Piemonte, Italy
      10

    • Dessert Wine

      Vin Santo, Fattoria del Cerro - Toscana, Italy
      11

    • Sfogliatelle

      Traditional neapolitan dessert
      8

    • Pesce

    • Grigliata Mista

      Grilled shrimp, grilled sea scallops served on a bed of arugula.
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc “ Vette “ San Leonardo

      25.75

    • Salmone Bruschetta

      Fresh salmon grilled to perfection topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and red onions and topped with a reduction of balsamic vinegar served with a side of veggies of the day.
      Wine pairing: Maestro, Pecchenino

      24.75

    • Sauteed Calamari

      Fresh calamari sauteed in garlic, extra virgin oil and wine and finished with optional fresh marinara sauce
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Torre di Luna

      17.25

    • Spaghetti alle Vongole

      Spaghetti in an extra virgin oil with little neck clams and fresh cherry tomatoes.
      Wine pairing: Falanguina, Terredora

      20.5

    • Pesce Fresco del Giorno

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

      Market Price

    • Pasta

    • Rigatoni alla Pete Piacenti

      In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti.
      Rigatoni tossed with fresh plum tomatoes and pesto sauce.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

      18

    • Rigatoni Calabrese

      Rigatoni tossed with roasted peppers & sausage in a red sauce.
      Wine pairing: Montepuiciano d'Abruzzo, Tritano

      18

    • Rigatoni Palermitana

      Marinara sauce with fresh eggplant, mozzarella, basil, ricotta salata and a touch of cream.
      Wine pairing: Sicilia Rosso, Colosi

      18

    • Gnocchi Siciliana

      Gnocchi in marinara sauce with mozzarella, basil & a touch of cream.
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Terredoro

      18

    • Rigatoni Puttanesca

      Rigatoni tossed with marinara sauce combined with anchovies, capers and gaeta olives.
      Wine pairing: Barbera d'Asti, Araldica

      15.75

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Our old-fashioned meat lasagna with layers of Béchamel sauce & traditional Bolognese Sauce baked to perfection.
      Wine pairing: Le Sughere, Frassinello

      19

    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

      Spaghetti with pancetta, scallions, egg and black pepper.
      Wine pairing: Maestro, Pecchenino

      17.75

    • Whole Wheat Caprese

      Garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
      Wine pairing: Rose, Cantele

      15.75

    • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

      With guanciale, scallions in a red tomato sauce.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

      17.75

    • Create Your Own

      Choose your pasta: Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Rigatoni, Fettuccine, Whole Wheat, Gluten Free. Choose your sauce: Marinara with or without Meatballs, Bolognese, Garlic and Oil, Pesto, Alfredo. Gluten free Meatballs available for an additional cost.
      15.5

    • Secondi

    • Pollo Cacciatore

      Fresh chicken breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers, green olives and topped with a special pomodoro sauce.
      Wine pairing: Vino Nobile, Fattoria del Cerro

      21.5

    • Pollo Caprese

      Fresh grilled chicken brushed with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary, topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served with fresh vegetable of the day.
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Terredora

      19.75

    • Pollo Siciliano

      Fresh chicken breast sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and wine with capers, artichoke and fresh cherry tomato.
      Wine pairing: Chianti "Colli Senesi" Cerro

      22.5

    • Pollo Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella served with chef choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Acinum

      21.5

    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      Layers of thinly sliced fresh eggplant, mozzarella and marinara sauce with fresh basil added then baked to perfection
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Terredora

      21.25

    • Vitello Parmigiana

      Fresh veal cutlet lightly breaded topped with fresh marinara sauce and mozzarella served with chef choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Barbera d'Asti, Araldica

      23.5

    • Vitello Siciliano

      Fresh veal medallion sautéed with capers, artichokes and fresh grape tomatoes in white wine sauce.
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Acinum

      25.5

    • Ribeye Steak

      Fresh ribeye steak marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary grilled and served with fresh arugula salad
      Wine pairing: Poggio alla Guardia, Frassinello

      24.75

    • 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.

      Pizza Toppings:
      Extra cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, Ham, Onions, Salami, Black Olives, Green Peppers - $2.25ea

    • Italiana

      Our specialty ‐ mozzarella and romano cheeses, plum tomatoes, pesto, basil and garlic.

      Wine pairing: Dolcetto “ San Luigi” Pecchenino

      18

    • Carne Pizza

      Pizza sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella, and ham.

      Wine pairing: Poggio alla Guardia, Frassinello

      19

    • Margherita

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella and basil.

      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Tritano

      17

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - Pizza sauce, ham, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and artichokes.
      Wine pairing: Primitivo, Cantele

      20

    • Bianca

      White pizza with ricotta, provolone, mozzarella and romano cheeses with basil and garlic.
      Wine pairing: Chianti Colli Senesi, Fattoria del Cerro

      18

    • Calabrese

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella and imported spicy salami.
      Wine pairing: Sicilia Rosso, Colosi

      19

    • Campagnola

      Pizza sauce, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, spinach and mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Torre di Luna

      20

    • Pizza Bomba

      A combination of pizza carne pazza and pizza campagnola.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

      21.50

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
      Bottle 32

    • L'oro del Marchese, la Fortezza

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

      Glass 12
      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
      Bottle 32

    • Moscato d'Asti "Primo Bacio", Scagliola

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

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • 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
      Bottle 42

    • 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
      Bottle 32

    • 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
      Bottle 38

    • 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
      Bottle 32

    • Capitel Forscarino, 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 48

    • 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
      Bottle 42

    • 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 46

    • 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 10
      Bottle 38

    • 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
      Bottle 54

    • 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
      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
      Bottle 50

    • 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.

      Glass 15
      Bottle 58

    • Chardonnay, Chalk Hill

      Russian River, California -  100% Chardonnay. Aromas of lemon & orange peel with a hint of vanilla bean accompany flavors of lemon custard, pear, almond, & spice. Long, rich, & elegant finish. Pairs well with fish, pasta, & chicken dishes.

      Glass 9
      Bottle 34

    • Pinot Noir, Banshee

      Sonoma, California -  100% Pinot Noir. Aromas of macerated wild berries with elegant, soft, earthy undertones. Plum & wild blackberry flavors. Medium finish that pairs great with pasta, pizza, & chicken.

      Glass 10
      Bottle 38

    • Pinot Noir, The Four Graces

      Willamette Valley, Oregon -  100% Pinot Noir. Pleasant aromas of raspberry & bing cherry with a hint of earthiness; bright red fruits with a touch of black pepper & coffee on the palate bring a nice finish & balanced acidity. Pairs well with pizza, pasta, & all meat dishes.

      Glass 11
      Bottle 42

    • 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

    • Frog Prince, Kuleto Estate

      Napa Valley, California -  56% Merlot / 18% Malbec / 14% Petit Verdot / 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, & baking spice. Bright red fruit, subtle acidity, & well-defined tannins give a nice medium to long finish. Pairs lovely with all meat dishes.

      Glass 12
      Bottle 44

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth Estate

      Alexander Valley, California -  87% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13% Syrah. Rich & layered flavors of red currant, blackberry, dark chocolate, & vanilla complement the firm tannins on the palate. Full-bodied & rich with a long finish. Pairs great with pasta & meat dishes.

      Glass 14
      Bottle 54

    • Cabernet Sauvignon "Substance", Charles Smith

      Washington -  100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of cassis fruits, lead pencil, & tobacco on the nose; black currant, blackberry, & dark fruit flavors on the palate. Pairs well with all meat dishes.

      Glass 9
      Bottle 34

    • 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.

      Glass 16
      Bottle 62

    • 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

    • Schiava, Cembra

      Trentino, Italy -  100% Schiava. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Aging in fiberglass-reinforced tanks for about 4-5 months before bottling. Elegant aroma evoking fresh red forest fruits.

      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

    • 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

    • Barbera d'Alba, Cordero Di Montezemolo

      Piemonte, Italy -  100% Barbera. Intense ruby red color with purple highlights. On the nose it presents persistent notes of red berries, cherries, & violet. Great with pasta with meat sauce.

      Glass 13
      Bottle 46

    • 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, Acinum

      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

    • Brunello Di Montalcino, Camigliano

      Toscana, Italy -  100% Sangiovese Grosso. Intense ruby color, assembles a perfect combination of power & elegance. Good structure & full body. Great with ossobuco, steaks, & veal.

      Bottle 80

    • 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

    • 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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