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

      Served with choice of House or Caesar side salad

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      With béchamel sauce & traditional bolognese sauce

    • Vegetable Lasagna

      Fresh seasonal vegetables (ask server), mozzarella, alfredo (Vegetarian)

    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, basil, housemade marinara, chef’s choice of pasta (Vegetarian)

    • Polla Parmigiana

      Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta

    • Rigatoni al Pesto

      Pine nuts, garlic, romano, extra virgin olive oil (Vegetarian)
      Sub: gluten-free penne

    • Angel Hair with Meatballs

      Pomodoro sauce, meatballs, shaved parmesan

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Sauteed broccoli, sun-dried tomato, vodka cream sauce (Vegetarian)
      Sub: gluten-free penne

    • Stromboli

      Sausage, pepperoni, onion, green bell pepper

    • Pizza Margherita

      Mozzarella, red sauce, fresh basil. 10" pizza fired in 700° wood-burning oven

    • Pizza of the Day

    • Pesce Fresco del Giorno

    • Panini

      Served with choice of House or Caesar side salad

    • Panino Campagnolo

      Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato, plum tomato, mozzarella, pesto (Vegetarian)

    • Panino Con Polpette

      Meatballs, housemade marinara, mozzarella

    • Panino Con Pollo

      Lightly breaded fried chicken breast, housemade marinara, mozzarella

    • Panino Chef Francesco

      Mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, roma tomato

    • Salads

      Optional additions to all salads:
      chicken / shrimp / scallops / salmon

    • Caprese

      Sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

    • House

      Tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house dressing (Vegetarian)

    • Salmon

      Spring mix, green olives, diced tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, sliced prosciutto, house dressing

    • Pollo Milanese

      Spring mix, fried chicken, tomato, onion, olives, house dressing

    • Caesar

      Romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, shaved romano, anchovies

    • Beverages

    • Soda

    • Hot Tea

    • Piancone

      Still or Sparkling water

    • Fonte Margherita

      Still or Sparkling water

    • Espresso

    • Doppio Espresso

    • Cappuccino

    • American Coffee

Dinner

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

    • Insalate

      Optional additions to all salads:
      chicken / shrimp / scallops / salmon

    • Caprese

      Sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil [Vegetarian / GF]
      Wine pairing: Greco di Tufo, Mastroberadino

    • House

      Tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house dressing [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo

    • Wedge

      Iceberg lettuce, green olives, diced tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, sliced prosciutto, house dressing
      Wine pairing: Etna Bianco, Planeta

    • Insalata di Carciofi

      Grilled artichoke, pear, tomato, onion, olives, parmigiano, house dressing [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Alta Luna

    • Caesar

      Romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, shaved romano, anchovies
      Wine pairing: Fiano, Mastroberardino

    • Antipasti

    • Crostini di Pollo

      Tomato, marinated chicken, garlic, mozzarella, pesto, housemade bread
      Wine pairing: Gavi di Gavi, Fontanafredda

    • Antipasto Italiano

      Giardiniera, cannellini beans,, mozzarella, prosciutto, green olives, artichoke, parmigiano, housemade focaccia
      Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo

    • Calamari Fritti

      Housemade marinara, fresh lemon
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Alta Luna

    • Gamberoni Siciliana

      Shrimp, garlic, capers, grape tomato, cognac cream sauce. [Gluten-free]
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo

    • 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 & squash / tomato / mushroom / roasted red pepper / spinach / olives
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta / pesto / artichoke / prosciutto / sausage / pepperoni / spicy calabrese / ham / arugula / truffle oil

    • Margherita

      Mozzarella, fresh basil, red sauce [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Nevio

    • Italiana

      Mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic, red sauce [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo

    • Bianca

      Ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Verrazzano

    • Carne Pazza

      Pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella, red sauce
      Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda

    • Calabrese

      Mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese, red sauce
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Planeta

    • Campagnola

      Zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke
      Wine pairing: Badiola, Mazzei

    • Romana

      Prosciutto,  parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo

    • Flatbread

      GF crust available

    • Caprese

      sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
      Wine pairing: Brut Rose, Valdo

    • Pollo

      grilled chicken, green pepper, caramelized onion, diced tomato, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Mastroberardino

    • Carne

      steak, mushroom, green pepper, onion, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Bertani

    • Tartufo

      ricotta, mushroom, parmigiano, mozzarella, garlic, truffle oil. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Frappato, Planeta

    • Pasta

      Sub GF Penne
      Add: meatballs / GF meatballs / chicken / shrimp / scallops

    • Rigatoni alla Pete Piacenti

      In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti
      Fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, pesto [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna

    • Rigatoni Calabrese

      Roasted red pepper, sausage, marinara
      Wine pairing: Montepuiciano d'Abruzzo, Nevio

    • Gnocchi Siciliana

      Marinara, mozzarella, basil, touch of cream [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna

    • Rigatoni Palermitana

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

    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

      Pancetta, scallions, egg, black pepper
      Wine pairing: Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino

    • Rigatoni Puttanesca

      Marinara, anchovies, capers, gaeta olives
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Alta Luna

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      With béchamel sauce & traditional bolognese sauce
      Wine pairing: Etna Rosso, Planeta

    • Vegetable Lasagna

      Broccoli, peas, zucchini, spinach, mozzarella, alfredo [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Barbera, Briccotondo

    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, housemade marinara, chef’s choice of pasta [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Mastroberadino

    • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

      Guanciale, scallions, marinara
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna

    • Spaghetti alle Vongole

      Extra virgin olive oil, little neck clams, cherry tomato
      Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo

    • 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

    • Pollo & Carne

    • Pollo Caprese

      Fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction, pesto, vegetable of the day [GF]
      Wine pairing: Barbera, Briccotondo

    • Pollo Cacciatore

      Mushroom, onion, roasted red pepper, green olives, pomodoro sauce [GF]
      Wine pairing: Frappato, Planeta

    • Pollo Siciliano

      Artichoke, garlic, capers, white wine, cherry tomato [GF]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, "Ser Lapo" Mazzei

    • Vitello Siciliano

      Artichoke, garlic, capers, white wine, cherry tomato [GF]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, "Ser Lapo" Mazzei

    • Pollo Parmigiana

      Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna

    • Vitello Parmigiana

      Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna

    • Ribeye Steak

      Cherry tomato, fresh arugula salad [GF]
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Bertani

    • Pesce

    • Salmone Bruschetta

      Tomato, garlic, red onion, balsamic reduction, vegetable of the day [GF]
      Wine pairing: Etna Bianco, Planeta

    • Grigliata Mista

      Grilled shrimp & sea scallops, cherry tomato, fresh arugula [GF]
      Wine pairing: Gavi di Gavi, Fontanafredda

    • Sauteed Calamari

      Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, deglazed with white wine, sautéed in marinara [GF]
      Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Alta Luna

    • Dolce

    • Cannoli

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

    • Cassata al Forno

      Baked Sicilian cake made with fresh ricotta & chocolate chips.

    • Traditional Tiramisú

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

    • Strawberry Tiramisú

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

    • Profiterole

      Italian cream puff with chocolate ganache

    • Italian Wedding Cake

      Sponge cake with ricotta, chocolate and whipped cream.

    • Gelato

      Ask your server for flavors of the day.

    • Sfogliatella

      Traditional neapolitan dessert

    • Draft Beer

    • Ask your server for our beer selection

    • Bottle Beer

    • Ask your server for our beer selection

    • Beverages

    • Soda

    • Hot Tea

    • Piancone

      Still or Sparkling water

    • Fonte Margherita

      Still or Sparkling water

    • Espresso

    • Doppio Espresso

    • Cappuccino

    • American Coffee

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 & squash / tomato / mushroom / roasted red pepper / spinach / olives
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta / pesto / artichoke / prosciutto / sausage / pepperoni / spicy calabrese / ham / arugula / truffle oil

    • Margherita

      Mozzarella, fresh basil, red sauce [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Nevio

    • Italiana

      Mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic, red sauce [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo

    • Bianca

      Ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Verrazzano

    • Carne Pazza

      Pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella, red sauce
      Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda

    • Calabrese

      Mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese, red sauce
      Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Planeta

    • Campagnola

      Zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna

    • Quattro Stagioni

      Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke
      Wine pairing: Badiola, Mazzei

    • Romana

      Prosciutto,  parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo

Wines

    • Sparkling Wines

    • Brut “Formula 1“ Ferrari

      Trento, Italy
      100% Chardonnay
      "Méthod Champenoise"

    • Moscato D’asti, Briccotondo

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Moscato.

    • Perlé Bianco, Ferrari “Vintage 2016”

      Trento, Italy
      100% Chardonnay
      "Méthod Champenoise"

    • Perlé Rosé, Ferrari “Vintage 2015”

      Trento, Italy
      80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
      "Méthod Champenoise"

    • Prosecco “Numero 1“ Valdo

      Veneto, Italy
      100% Glera

    • Prosecco Rosé “Marca Oro“ Valdo

      Veneto, Italy
      90% Glera 10% Pinot Noir

    • White Wines

    • Chardonnay "Moonlite" Rocca delle Macie

      Toscana, Italy
      90% Chardonnay 10% Vermentino

    • Chardonnay, Planeta

      Sicily, Italy
      100% Chardonnay

    • Cometa, Planeta

      Sicily, Italy
      100% Fiano

    • Etna Bianco, Planeta

      Sicilia, Italy
      100% Carricante

    • Falanghina, Mastroberardino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Falanghina

    • Fiano di Avellino, Mastroberdino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Fiano

    • Gavi Di Gavi, Fontanafredda

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Cortese.

    • Greco di Tufo, Mastroberdino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Greco

    • Il Bianco, La Segreta

      Sicilia, Italy
      Chardonnay blend

    • Pinot Grigio, Bertani

      Veneto, Italy
      100% Pinot Grigio

    • Ribolla Gialla, Puiatti

      Friuli, Italy
      100% Ribolla Gialla

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Puiatti

      Friuli, Italy
      100% Sauvignon Blanc

    • Rosé Wines

    • Bertarose, Bertani

      Veneto, Italy
      70% Corvina 20% Rondinella 10% Molinara

    • Rosé, Belguardo

      Toscana, Italy
      50% Syrah 50% Sangiovese

    • West Coast Wines

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Taub Family

      Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
      100% Cabernet Sauvignon

    • Old Soul Red, Saracina

      Mendocino County, California
      60% Zinfandel, 20% Malbec 20% Petite Syrah

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Daou

      Paso Robles, California
      100% Sauvignon Blanc

    • Chardonnay, ZD

      California
       100% Chardonnay

    • 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, 6% Grenache

    • Pinot Noir, King Estate, Inscription

      Willamette Valley, Oregon
      100% Pinot Noir

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, B.R. Cohn

      Sonoma, California
      78% Cabernet Sauvignon / 17% Merlot / 3% Malbec / 2% Petit Verdot

    • Red Wines

    • Aglianico, Mastroberardino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Aglianico

    • Barbaresco, Fontanafredda

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Barbera, Briccotondo

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Barbera

    • Barolo "Serralunga" Fontanafredda

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Brunello Di Montalcino, Col D’Orcia

      Toscana, Italy
      100% Sangiovese Grosso

    • Cabernet Sauvignon "Philip" Mazzei

      Toscana, Italy
      100% Cabernet Sauvignon,
      (Super Tuscan)

    • Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Planeta

      Sicilia, Italy
      50% Frappato 50% Nero d’Avola

    • Chianti Classico, Tenuta Sant’Alfonso

      Toscana, Italy
      100% Sangiovese

    • Chianti Ser Lapo Riserva, Mazzei

      Toscana, Italy
      90% Sangiovese 10% Merlot

    • Controdanza, Planeta

      Sicilia, Italy
      50% Merlot 50% Nero d’Avola

    • Dolcetto, Briccotondo

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Dolcetto

    • Etna Rosso, Planeta

      Sicilia, Italy
      100% Nerello Mascalese

    • Gattinara “TreVigne“ Travaglini

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Il Rosso, La Segreta

      Sicilia, Italy
      Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola

    • Lacryma Christi Rosso Mastroberardino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Piedirosso

    • Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Nevio

      Abruzzo, Italy
      100% Montepulciano

    • Nearco, Col D’Orcia

      Toscana, Italy
      (Super Tuscan)
      50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot

    • Nebbiolo "Ebbio" Fontanafredda

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Nebbiolo “Coste della Sesia“ Travaglini

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Nero D'avola, La Segreta

      Sicilia, Italy
      100% Nero D’avola

    • Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia

      Trentino, Italy
      100% Pinot Noir

    • Re di More, Mastroberardino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Aglianico

    • Ripasso, Bertani

      Veneto, Italy
      70% Corvina 20% Rondinella 10% Molinara

    • Rosso di Verrazzano

      Toscana, Italy
      (Super Tuscan)
      85% Sangiovese 15% Merlot

    • Secco-Bertani (Ripasso Blend)

      Veneto, Italy
      75% Corvina 20% Cabernet, Syrah, Sangiovese

    • Taurasi "Radici" Mastroberardino

      Campania, Italy
      100% Aglianico

    • Vino Nobile "Santa Caterina" Trerose

      Toscana, Italy
      100% Sangiovese

    • Reserve Wines

    • Amarone Classico, Bertani

      Veneto, Italy
      75% Corvina 20% Rondinella 5% Molinara
      Vertical / Vintages 2008 / 2009 / 2010

    • Barolo "Proprietá" Fontanafredda

      Veneto, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento, Col D’Orcia

      Toscana, Italy
      100% Sangiovese Grosso

    • Gattinara "Il Sogno" Travaglini

      Piemonte, Italy
      100% Nebbiolo

    • Siepi, Fonterutoli

      Toscana, Italy
      (Super Tuscan)
      50% Merlot 50% Sangiovese

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

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with shaved Romano cheese and house Caesar dressing

    • Rigatoni and Meatballs

      Classic rigatoni in homemade red sauce with meatballs.

    • Penne alla Vodka

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

    • Lasagna

      Homemade meat lasagna made with our old fashioned Bolognese sauce

    • Chicken Parmigiana

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

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

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

    • Homemade Baby Cannoli

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

Locally Farmed, Expertly Prepared

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.

Make memories and celebrate life as you enjoy the signature flavors of our authentic hand-tossed pizzas, classic Italian pasta and seafood, and perfectly paired fine wines for an experience that is sure to delight!

Meet Chef Francesco
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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