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Main Menu
Starters
Olives
castelvetrano, kalamata, manzanilla, nicoise, cerignola, sicilian green, pickled garlic, pepperoncini
$5.00 Calamari
wood-fire grilled with treviso radicchio, lemon vinaigrette
$10.00 Bruschetta
herb whipped ricotta, roma tomatoes, basil, shallots
$9.00 Italian Sausage
roasted bell peppers, garlic toast points
$9.00 Burrata
cow's milk mozzarella, tomato basil jam
$10.00 Mussels and Clams
pei mussels, manila clams, fennel, garlic white wine
$11.00 Crab Cakes
lump crab meat, jalapeno aioli, treviso radicchio
$12.00 Sauteed Calamari
shrimp, spicy tomato sauce, toast points
$10.00 PEI Mussels
manila clams, fennel, garlic white wine reduction
$11.00
Salads
Mixed Greens
romaine, carrot, cucumber, roma tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
$8.00 Arugula
pears, spiced walnuts, castelmagno blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette
$9.00 Carpaccio
raw beef tenderloin, shaved parmesan, capers, endive, arugula, radicchio, lemon oil vinaigrette
$12.00 Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, oven-roasted tomato, basil pesto oil
$11.00 Caesar
romaine, anchovy vinaigrette, parmesan crisp
$8.00 Roasted Beets
orange, endive, goat cheese, creamy honey citrus
$7.00 Classic Caesar
parmesan crisp
$7.00
Steaks & Chops
Filet Mignon in Gorgonzola Cream
with horseradish mashed
8 Oz. Petite Cut
$39.00 12 Oz. Large Cut
$47.00 Prime Dry Aged New York Strip
14 oz. prime cut with rosemary roasted potatoes and au Jus
$49.00 Berkshire Pork Chop
14 oz. with veal demi glaze, horseradish mashed
$26.00 New Zealand Rack of Lamb
14 oz. petitie grilled double cut chops
$34.00
Daily Specials
Antipasto Plate
selection of italian cheeses and salumi with crisp flatbread
$15.00 Ravioli
MKT
Risotto of the Day
MKT
Fresh Fish
MKT
Specialties
Ossobuco
braised veal shank with horseradish mashed
$47.00 Chicken Vesuvio
oven roasted amish chicken, english peas, lemon and thyme butter
$23.00 Eggplant Parmesan
bread crumb crusted and pan seared eggplant, fusilli pasta, tomato basil sauce
$18.00 Veal Milanese
pounded veal cutlet, arugula, fresh tomato
$30.00 Chicken Breast
grilled or milanese style, salad of torn herbs, fresh tomato
$18.00 Scottish Salmon
pan seared with asparagus and beefsteak tomatoes
$21.00 Veal Milanese
pounded veal cutlet with arugula and fresh tomato
$26.00 Filet Mignon
8 oz filet mignon and gorgonzola cream with horseradish mashed
$37.00 Berkshire Pork Chop
14 oz oven roasted berkshire pork chop with veal demi glaze and horseradish mashed
$24.00
Pasta
gluten free pasta available upon request
Spaghetti Pomodoro
tomato basil sauce
$12.00 Tagliatelle
grilled shrimp, white wine tomato sauce, baby arugula
$18.00 Pappardelle
with lamb ragu
$16.00 Frutti Di Mare
spaghetti, PEI mussels, manila clams, shrimp, spicy garlic white wine
$19.00 Rigatoni
italian sausage, peas, tomato goat cheese cream
$19.00 Squid Ink Linguine
butter poached crabmeat with calabrese pepper tomato sauce
$17.00 Penne
spicy chicken sausage, broccoli rabe, oven-dried tomato, olive oil
$16.00 Gnocchi "VIVO"
gratinata of black truffle and parmesan cream
$17.00 Spaghetti Vongole
manila clams, pepperoncini, garlic white wine reduction
$16.00
Seafood
Scottish Salmon
wood-fire grilled with asparagus and beefsteak tomato
$27.00 Whole Branzino
roasted mediterranean sea bass with seasonal vegetables and lemon citronette
$36.00 Yellow Fin Tuna
grilled and blackened with spicy ginger soy
$33.00
Sides
Wood-Fire Grilled Shrimp
$6.00 Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
$5.00 Sautéed Spinach, Garlic, Parmesan
$5.00 Horseradish Mashed
$5.00 Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
$5.00 Oyster Mushrooms and Thyme
$8.00
Sandwiches
Italian Sausage
with rapini and spicy aioli
$11.00 Chicken Breast
arugula, fresh tomato, mozzarella and garlic aioli
$12.00 Eggplant
bread crumb crusted and pan seared eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, tomato basil sauce
$11.00
Sides & Additions
Pan Seared Shrimp
$6.00 Scottish Salmon
4oz oven roasted filet
$7.00 Brussel Sprouts
Caramelized brussel sprouts and pancetta
$5.00 Oyster Mushrooms and Thyme
$6.00 Spinach
sautee of spinach, garlic, lemon and parmesan
$5.00 Potatoes
horseradish mashed or roasted rosemary potatoes
$5.00
Wine List
Sparkling
Valdo Prosecco, Glera, Veneto NV
peach, golden delicious apple, pear
$10.00 $46.00 Bera Moscato d'Asti, Zibbibo, Piedmont 2012
honey crisp, white flowers, orange blossoms
$9.00 $42.00 Szigeti Brut Rose, Pinot Noir, Burgenland AS
strawberries, red cherry, delicate mousse
$14.00 $64.00 Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco, Grasparossa, Emilia Romagna 2012
plum, crème de cassis, candied blackberry
$12.00 $54.00
White
Tramin, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2011
crisp pear, almond, minerals
$11.00 $50.00 Cusumano, Inzolia, Sicily 2012
walnut, banana, stone fruit
$11.00 $50.00 Ezretic, Sauvignon, Slovenia 2008
fennel, herbs, lemon curd
$11.00 $50.00 De Forville, Chardonnay, Piedmont 2012
honeysuckle, granny smith apple, wild flowers
$12.00 $54.00 Vino z Czech, Pinot Blanc, Czech Republic 2009
caramelized hazelnuts, honey comb, dried fruit
$13.00 $60.00 Inama "Foscarino" Soave, Garganega, Veneto 2010
chamomile, sweet almond, creamy
$14.00 $64.00
Red
Monte Del Fra "Bardolino" Corvina, Rondinella, Veneto 2013
berry fruits, wild flowers, redcurrents
$10.00 $50.00 Tascante "Ghiaia Nera", Nerello Mascalese, Sicily 2010
red berry, wisteria, bright acidity
$12.00 $54.00 Brezza "Langhe", Nebbiolo, Piedmonte 2011
wild strawberry, mint, sexy finish
$13.00 $60.00 Remo Farina "Valpolicella Ripasso", Corvina Rondinella Molinara, Veneto, 2011
pepper, plum and cherry jam, ginger
$13.00 $60.00 Corte alla Flora "Rosso di Montepulciano", Sangiovese & Colorino, Tuscany, 2011
black raspberry, exotic spices, cedar finish
$12.00 $54.00 Leone de Castris, Primitivo, Puglia, 2009
dried fruit, all spice, cassis
$12.00 $54.00 Aia Vecchia "Lagone", Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet Franc, Tuscany, 2010
brambly fruit, dusty cocoa, structured tannins
$12.00 $54.00
White
Stadt Krems, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria 2013
white currant, fresh, citrus fruits
$42.00 Royal Tokaji, Dry Furmint, Tokaji, Hungry 2011
apricot, honey, crisp fruit
$42.00 Prager "Steinrigel", Federspiel Riesling, Wachau, Austria 2012
mineral freshness, firm citrus, stone fruit
$65.00
Red
Heinrich "Red", Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch & St. Laurent, Neusiedlersee, Austria 2012
purple hue, hints spice, black and red cherry
$48.00 Heinrich, Zweigelt, Neusiedlersee, Austria 2008
ripe cherries, fresh violets, licorice
$58.00
Red
Danilo Thomain "Enfer d'Arvier", Petit Rouge 2011
sour cherry, Beaujolais, delicious
$82.00
White
Matteo Corregia, Roero Arneis 2012
almond aroma, grapefruit, white flowers
$48.00
Red
Malabaila di Canale "Cardunaj", Brachetto NV
mint, pomegranate, candied apple
$42.00 Sandrone, Dolcetto d'Alba 2012
floral notes, black bitter fruit, silky
$55.00 Saracco, Pinot Nero 2009
red berry bouquet, velvety, elegant
$65.00 Elio Grasso "Gavarini", Nebbiolo 2011
dried cherries, sweet herbs, soft finish
$56.00 Olim Bauda "La Villa" Barbera d'Asti 2012
ruby red, ripe cherry, enticing finish
$55.00 Azelia "Vigneto Punta" Barbera d'Alba 2009
dark clove, tobacco, black cherry
$67.00 Voerzio Roberto "Langhe" Nebbiolo 2010
insanely beautiful, dark red raspberry, rose petals
$86.00 Reverdito Barolo, Nebbiolo 2009
dried roses, anise, black raspberry
$76.00 Moccagatta Barbaresco, Nebbiolo 2010
new oak, sweet spice, cherry & plum
$95.00 Ceretto "Bricco Rocche" Brunate Barolo, Nebbiolo 2007
ethereal spices, chocolate, truffle
$199.00 Marchesi di gresy "Martinenga" Barbaresco, Nebbiolo 2009
wild wood berries, strawberries, sour blackcherry, violet
$105.00
Sparkling
Ferghettina "Franciacorta" Brut, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir NV
hazelnuts, sweet fruits, white flowers
$80.00 Berlucchi "Cuvee 61" Rose, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, NV
wild red berry, ripe stone fruit, heady
$64.00
Red
AR.PE.PE "Rosso di Valtellina", Nebbiolo 2010
dried cherries, crushed flowers, sweet licorice
$62.00
Sparkling
Adami "Vigneto Giardino" Prosecco, Glera 2012
acacia blossom, candied green apple, creamy mousse
$58.00
White
Pieropan "Soave Classico", Garganega 2012
cherry blossoms, pear and tangerine, almond finish
$48.00
Red
Le Ragose, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
pepper, olive, dark chocolate
$72.00 del Monte Amarone, Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara 2007
hot spices, baked fruits, velvety
$110.00 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone, Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina & Oseleta 2007
pressed rose, root beer, dark chocolate
$160.00 Le Ragose Amarone, Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara 2006
dark prune, wet earth, dark cherry
$179.00
Sparkling
Ferreri Brut, Chardonnay, NV
ripe golden apples, bread crust, wild flowers
$68.00
White
Terlano, Gewurztraminer 2010
passion fruit, mango, dried flowers
$82.00
Red
Foradori, Teroldego 2010
black pepper, bright fruit, herbs
$52.00
White
Attems, Sauvignon Blanc 2012
green apple, grapefruit, lemon grass
$48.00 Venica "Jesera", Pinot Grigio 2012
acacia flowers, pear syrup, quince peels
$52.00 Sut, Ribolla Gialla 2011
pale gold, fresh cut grass, lychee fruit
$48.00 Princic, Tocai Friuliano 2012
buttered-almond, straw-colored, dry
$65.00
Red
Jermann "Red Angel on the Moonlight", Pinot Noir 2011
stewed strawberry, incense, silky
$78.00 Jermann "Blau & Blau" Franconia & Pinot Nero 2010
plum, herbaceous, structured
$72.00 Russiz Superiore "Collio", Cabernet Franc 2010
white pepper, black currant, soft finish
$60.00
White
Giovanna Madonia "Neblina" Albana di Romagna 2011
thyme, mint, guava
$55.00
Red
Giovanna Madonia "Ombroso" Sangiovese di Romagna 2008
licorice root, graphite, sweet fruit notes
$96.00 Umberto Cesari "Liano", Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
blueberry, toasty oak, spice
$98.00
White
Aia Vecchia, Vermentino 2012
fresh cut grass, grapefruit, clean finish
$44.00
Red
Colognole "Chianti Rufina", Sangiovese 2008
forest underbrush, leather, peppery finish
$46.00 Farnetella "Chianti Colli Senesi", Sangiovese & Merlot 2010
violets, pomegranate, licorice
$48.00 Badia a Coltibuono "Chianti Classico Riserva", Sangiovese & Canaiolo 2008
iris, marasca cherry, black pepper
$58.00 Terrabianca "Campaccio" Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
dark berry, cocoa, silky
$66.00 Castello di Volpaia "Indue", Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese 2008
clove, cherries, plum
$58.00 Valgiano "Palistorti", Sangiovese, Merlot & Syrah 2011
crimson reflections, all spice, creamy violets
$68.00 Tenuta Salviano "Turlo", Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2008
pomegranate color, dense fruit, balanced
$52.00
Red
Pietranera Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2012
dusty violets, fresh fruit, big tannins
$70.00 Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2011
jammy, red currant, red cherry
$56.00 Luce della Vite "Lucente", Merlot & Sangiovese 2011
berry preserves, white chocolate, smoky sage
$56.00 Aia Vecchia "Sorugo", Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot 2009
spices, forest fruits, powerful
$88.00 Bibi Graetz "Soffocone", Sangiovese, Canaiolo & Colorino 2010
chewy tannins, vanilla, dried fruit
$99.00 Cabreo "Il Borgo", Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
plum, dried current, tobacco leaf
$99.00 Felsina "Maestro Raro", Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
plums, cassis, wild powerful herbs
$118.00 Pietranera Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2008
plum, cherry cola, cacao
$94.00 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2008
amarena cherry, olfactory, cloves
$105.00 Ciacci Picolomini Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2008
dark cherries, cloves, leather
$115.00 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso 2008
crushed flowers, cedar notes, balanced
$145.00 Valgiano "Tenuta di Valgiano", Sangiovese, Syrah & Merlot 2010
dark raspberry, spices, licorice wrap
$125.00 Poggio Scalette "Il Carbonaione", Sangiovese 2009
blueberry compote, flower shop, terra cotta
$132.00 Castellare "I Sodi di San Niccolo", Sangiovese & Malvasia Nera 2007
berry jam, dark chocolate, vanilla
$155.00 Fontodi "Flaccianello" Sangiovese 2007
candied cherries, mint & spices, powerful
$245.00
White
Tenuta di Salviano Orvieto, Trebbiano & Grechetto 2011
melon, pear, bitter almond
$44.00 Paola Bea "Arboreus", Trebbiano 2007
apricot, dried fruit, honey
$52.00
Red
Paolo Bea "Pipparello", Sangiovese, Montelpulciano & Sangratino 2006
ripe blackberry, black pepper, truffle
$115.00 Paolo Bea "Secco Pagliaro", Sangratino di Montefalco 2006
wild berries, underbrush, cigar smoke
$162.00
Sparkling
Marramiero Brut, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir NV
floral, bread crust, fresh fruit
$68.00
White
Marramiero "Anima", Trebbiano 2012
honey suckle, white peach, hazelnut
$54.00 Marramiero "Altare", Trebbiano 2010
apple pie, fatty yeast, big oak notes
$60.00
Red
Marramiero "Inferi", Montelpulciano d'Abbruzzo 2009
inky, intense spice, vanilla finish
$68.00 Marramiero "Dante", Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2003
persistent, mouth coating tannins, rich fruit
$325.00
White
Monastero Suore "Bianco", Tebbiano, Malvasia, Verdicchio 2010
wild flowers, quince, cinnamon
$54.00
Red
Mastroberadino "Radici" Taurasi, Aglianico 2008
dark cherries, cinnamon, tobacco spice
$115.00 Galardi "Terra di Lavoro", Aglianico & Piedirosso 2009
smoky earth, black fruit, tobacco
$135.00
White
Masseria Li Veli "Askos", Verdeca 2012
apricot, pineapple, intense minerality
$54.00
Red
Leone de Castris "Maiana" Salice Salentino, Negroamaro 2011
full-bodied, ripe plum, blackberry jam
$48.00 Gianfranco Fino "Es" Primitivo di Manduria 2010
red fruit, sweet spices, cardamom
$132.00
White
Donnafugata "Lighea", Zibibbo 2012
white rose, zippy orange blossom, candied citrus zest
$48.00 Passopisciaro "Guardiola", Chardonnay 2011
juicy peaches, lemon, white flowers
$68.00 Fessina "A Puddara", Carricante 2009
aromatic herbs, flint, great acidity
$92.00 Cusumano "Jale", Chardonnay 2011
guava, pineapple, banana cream
$75.00
Red
Tasca d'Almerita "Lamuri", Nero d'Avola 2010
mulberry, aromatic herbs, tabacco
$50.00 Passopisciaro "Passopisciaro", Nerello Mascalese 2011
perfumed red berries, crushed rocks, mint
$70.00 Fessina "Erse" Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio 2011
sweet candied cherries, crushed flowers, spiced anise
$74.00 Fessina "Musmeci", Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio 2008
baked strawberry, sweet tobacco, cedar
$82.00 Firriato "Harmonium", Nero d'Avola 2010
rich, powerful, mocha
$78.00 Tasca d'Almerita, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
sweet spices, blueberry jam, espresso
$122.00 Passopisciaro "Franchetti", Cesanese & Petit Verdot 2009
camphor, marzipan, cassis
$285.00
Amari
Nonino (Light)
$9.00 Luxardo Abano (Medium)
$7.00 Montenegro (Medium)
$7.00 Lucano (Medium)
$7.00 Braulio (Apline)
$6.00 Fernet
$9.00 Branca Menta
$9.00 Lazzaroni
$7.00 Campari
$9.00 Aperol
$9.00 Ramazotti
$7.00 Amaro dell'Erborista
$7.00 Averna (Medium)
$7.00
Cordials
Amaretto "Lazzaroni"
$7.00 Pistaschio "Dumante"
$11.00 Coffee Liqueur "Journeymen"
$8.00 Acqua di Cedro (Limon Liqueur) "Nardini
$6.00 Sambuca "Antica"
$9.00 Black Sambuca "Antica"
$9.00
Sparkling
Colli Eugaini, Prosecco, Glera, Veneto N/V
$13.00 $58.00 Vietti, Moscato D' Asti, Piedmont 2015
$12.00 $54.00 Particolare, Brut Rose, Sangiovese and Syrah Tuscany N/V
$14.00 $63.00
White
Gries, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2013
$13.00 $58.00 Russiz, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli 2014
$14.00 $63.00 Cieck, Erbaluce Di Caluso, Piedmont 2014
$13.00 $58.00 Decoy, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2014
$14.00 $63.00 Peter Nicolay, Riesling, Mosel 2014
$12.00 $54.00
Rose
Barone di Valforte, Cerasuolo, D'abruzzo 2013
$12.00 $54.00
Red
Saracco, Pinot Nero, Piedmont 2011
$15.00 $68.00 Cigliuti, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2012
$17.00 $76.00 Luigi Giordano, Barbera D' Alba, Piedmont 2013
$13.00 $58.00 Flavio Fanti, "LA Palazzetta" Sangiovese, Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany 2013
$15.00 $68.00 Passitivo, Primativo, Puglia 2012
$13.00 $58.00 Arsonist, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Dunnigan Hills 2012
$16.00 $72.00 The Hess Collection, "Allomi" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013
$20.00 $90.00
Cocktails
Manhattan
1776 james e pepper rye, , angostura, brandy infused luxardo cherry
$12.00 Old Fashioned
1776 james e pepper bourbon, regans orange bitters, sugar cube, orange zest
$12.00 Sazerac
knob creek rye, peychaud bitters, absinthe, sugar cube, essence of lemon
$12.00 Negroni
fords's gin, carpano antica, campari, orange zest
$12.00 Sidecar
pierre ferrand 1840, dry curacao, fresh lemon, orange zest
$12.00 Bleeding Love
red or white sangria, brandy, pear vodka seasonal fruit
$12.00 Green Eyed Lady
ford's gin, green chartreuse, lime, fresh mint
$12.00 Wild Wild Zest
aylesbury duck vodka, basil, lemon &lavendar syrup, prosecco
$12.00 Beat of my Rum
3 stars plantation rum, muddled watermelon, lime, strawberry, cucumber&mint infused syrup
$12.00 Thyme is on My Side
thyme infused tequila cabeza, star grapefruit juice, fresh lime
$12.00
Bottled Beer
Krombacher Pilsner, Germany
$6.00 Victory Prima Pilsner, Dowington, PA
$7.00 Peroni Lager, Italy
$7.00 Two Brothers Ebel's Weiss, Warrenville, IL
$7.00 Allagash White, Portland, MA
$8.00 Great Lakes Dortmonder, Cleveland, OH
$7.00 Two Brothers Domaine Dupage, Warrenville, IL
$7.00 Lagunitas IPA, Chicago, IL
$7.00 Lagunitas Lil' Sumpin Sumpin Ale, Chicago, IL
$7.00 Hopothesis IPA, Monroe, WI
$6.00 Great Lakes Edmond Fitzgerald Porter, Cleveland, OH
$7.00 Left Hand Milk Stout, Longmont, CO
$7.00 Ace Joker Hard Cider, Sonoma, CA
$7.00 Erdinger N/A, Germany
$6.00
