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 (Vegetarian) — layers of pasta topped with alfredo sauce, broccoli, peas, spinach, and mozzarella cheese

      15

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

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

      14

    • Chicken Parmigiana

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

      15

    • Rigatoni al Pesto

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

      15

    • Angel Hair with Meatballs

      Angel hair pasta in our special pomodoro sauce and meatballs

      14

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Rigatoni with sautéed broccoli and sun dried tomatoes finished in a cream vodka sauce

      14

    • Stromboli

      Filled with sausage, pepperoni, onions, and green peppers

      13.50

    • Pizza Margherita

      10 inch Margherita pizza

      13.50

    • 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. (Vegetarian)

      10

    • Panino Con Polpette

      Homemade meatballs topped with fresh marinara and mozzarella

      12

    • Panino Con Pollo

      Lightly breaded fresh chicken breast topped with fresh marinara and mozzarella

      12.50

    • Panino Chef Francesco

      Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, and fresh sliced roma tomatoes

      13

    • Salads

    • Insalata Caprese

      Sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil seasoned with extra virgin olive oil. (Vegetarian)

      13

    • Salmon Salad

      Gluten free Grilled salmon served on a bed of spring mix

      15.5

    • Pollo Milanese

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

      15

    • Beverages

    • Soda

      3.5

    • Hot Tea

      3.5

    • Piancone

      Still or Sparkling water

      5.5

    • Fonte Margherita

      Still or Sparkling water

      5.5

    • Espresso

      4

    • Doppio Espresso

      5.5

    • Cappuccino

      5.5

    • American Coffee

      3.5

Dinner

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

    • Insalate

      Optional additions to all salads:
      chicken +7.5 / shrimp +8.5 / salmon +9.5

    • Insalata Caprese

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

      15

    • House Salad

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

      10

    • Traditional Wedge Salad

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

      15

    • Insalata di Carciofi

      mixed greens, grilled artichoke, pear, tomato, onion, parmigiano, house dressing. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Alta Luna

      13

    • Caesar Salad

      romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, romano, anchovies.
      Wine pairing: Fiano, Mastroberardino

      12.5

    • Antipasti

    • Crostini di Pollo

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

      15.5

    • Calamari Fritti

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

      19

    • Gamberoni Siciliana

      shrimp, garlic, capers, grape tomato, cognac cream sauce. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo

      21.5

    • Antipasto Italiano

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

      For 2 - 22.5
      For 4 - 34.5

    • 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 - + $1.5 ea
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta, pesto, artichoke, prosciutto, spicy calabrese, sausage, pepperoni, ham, arugula, truffle oil - + $2.5 ea

    • Margherita

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

      18

    • Italiana

      mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo

      19

    • Bianca

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

      19

    • Carne Pazza

      pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda

      20

    • Calabrese

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

      20

    • Campagnola

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

      21

    • Quattro Stagioni

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

      21

    • Romana

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

      24

    • Flatbread

      GF crust available

    • Caprese

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

      17

    • Pollo

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

      18

    • Carne

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

      19

    • Tartufo

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

      23

    • Pasta

      Sub GF Penne +1.50
      Add: meatballs +6 / GF meatballs +7 / chicken +7 / shrimp +8 / scallops +8

    • 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

      20

    • Rigatoni Calabrese

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

      20

    • Gnocchi Siciliana

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

      20

    • Rigatoni Palermitana

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

      20.5

    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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

      20

    • Rigatoni Puttanesca

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

      18.5

    • Lasagna Bolognese

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

      22

    • Vegetable Lasagna

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

      21.5

    • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

      guanciale, scallions, marinara.
      Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna

      20

    • Spaghetti alle Vongole

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

      22

    • 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.
      17.5

    • Secondi

    • Pollo Caprese

      grilled chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction, & vegetable of the day. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Barbera, Briccotondo

      22.5

    • Pollo Cacciatore

      chicken breast sautéed with mushroom, onion, roasted red pepper, green olives, & topped with pomodoro sauce. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Frappato, Planeta

      24.75

    • Pollo Siciliano

      chicken breast sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, artichoke, capers, white wine, & cherry tomato. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo

      25

    • Pollo Parmigiana

      lightly breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, chef's choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna

      24

    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      layers of thinly sliced eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, housemade marinara, chef's choice of pasta. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Aglianico, Mastroberardino

      23.5

    • Vitello Parmigiana

      lightly breaded veal cutlet, housemade marinara, mozzarella, chef's choice of pasta.
      Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda

      24.5

    • Vitello Siciliano

      veal medallion sautéed with capers, artichoke, white wine sauce, grape tomato. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, "Ser Lapo" Mazzei

      28

    • Ribeye Steak

      marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, & rosemary, served with fresh arugula salad. [GF]
      Wine pairing: Ripasso, Bertani

      31

    • Pesce

    • Salmone Bruschetta

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

      27.5

    • Grigliata Mista

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

      28.5

    • Sauteed Calamari

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

      20.5

    • 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.
      8.5

    • Cassata al Forno

      Baked Sicilian cake made with fresh ricotta & chocolate chips.

      8.5

    • Traditional Tiramisú

      Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of rum and espresso, covered with a dessert cheese & dusted with cocoa.
      8.5

    • Strawberry Tiramisú

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

      8.5

    • Profiterole

      Italian cream puff with chocolate ganache

      8.5

    • Italian Wedding Cake

      Sponge cake with ricotta, chocolate and whipped cream.
      8.5

    • Gelato

      Ask your server for flavors of the day.

      5.5

    • Sfogliatella

      Traditional neapolitan dessert
      9.5

    • Draft Beer

    • Ask your server for our beer selection

    • Bottle Beer

    • Ask your server for our beer selection

    • Beverages

    • Soda

      3.5

    • Hot Tea

      3.5

    • Piancone

      Still or Sparkling water

      5.5

    • Fonte Margherita

      Still or Sparkling water

      5.5

    • Espresso

      4

    • Doppio Espresso

      5.5

    • Cappuccino

      5.5

    • American Coffee

      3.5

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 - + $1.5 ea
      Premium Toppings:
      ricotta, pesto, artichoke, prosciutto, spicy calabrese, sausage, pepperoni, ham, arugula, truffle oil - + $2.5 ea

    • Margherita

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

      18

    • Italiana

      mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic. [Vegetarian]
      Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo

      19

    • Bianca

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

      19

    • Carne Pazza

      pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella.
      Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda

      20

    • Calabrese

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

      20

    • Campagnola

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

      21

    • Quattro Stagioni

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

      21

    • Romana

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

      24

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

      30.00 - 10 people
      50.00 - 20 people

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with shaved Romano cheese and house Caesar dressing

      35.00 - 10 people
      55.00 - 20 people (Anchovies +2 pp)

    • Rigatoni and Meatballs

      Classic rigatoni in homemade red sauce with meatballs.

      100 - 10 people
      190 - 20 people

    • Penne alla Vodka

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

      100 - 10 people
      200 - 20 people (add chicken +7 pp)

    • Lasagna

      Homemade meat lasagna made with our old fashioned Bolognese sauce

      100 - 10 people
      200 - 20 people

    • Chicken Parmigiana

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

      115 - 10 people
      225 - 20 people

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

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

      100 - 10 people
      200 - 20 people

    • Homemade Baby Cannoli

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

      37.00 - 10 people
      64.00 - 20 people

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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