Antipasti
Calamari alla Gradese
Flash fried calamari finished with tomato, sautéed garlic, crushed chilies, lemon and fresh Italian parsley. 9.95
Melanzane alla San Daniele
Grilled eggplant layered with prosciutto and bocconcini, baked with tomato and fresh basil. 9.95
Salmone Affumicato Cipollato
Nova Scotia smoked salmon layered with horseradish mascarpone, lime marinated red onion, shaved cucumber, lemon, capers and grilled bread. 11.95
Lumache al Tartufo
Snails sautéed with garlic butter and white wine, baked on crostini with melted truffled pecorino and fresh herbs. 12.95
Fegato Grasso all’ Amarena
Seared foie gras deglazed with brandied cherries, orange, honey and port, served on toasted brioche. 16.95
Muscoli alla Triestina
Fresh mussels sautéed with garlic, onions, chilies, white wine, leeks, tomato and fresh herbs, topped with crusty bread. 9.95
Prosciutto e Fromaggi ai Datteri
San Daniele prosciutto and medjool dates stuffed with goat cheese and fresh basil, garnished with shaved grano padano and balsamic reduction. 12.95
Polenta con Funghi e Gorgonzola
Creamy polenta with gorgonzola, topped with sautéed wild mushrooms, deglazed with red wine, demi-glaze and fresh herbs, drizzled with white truffle oil. 12.95
Gamberi alla Cardinale
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, lobster stock and a splash of cream, served on grilled foccacia.12.95
Zuppe e Minestre
Zuppa d’Orzo alla Trentina
Italian meatballs, mushrooms and pearl barley braised in a rich beef stock, finished with grated parmiggiano and fresh herbs. 8.95
Crema di Gamberi e Aragosta
Lobster and shrimp bisque finished with brandy and chive crème fraîche, topped with jumbo shrimp. 12.95
Zuppa di Zucca
Roasted butternut squash braised in chicken stock and puréed, finished with spiced mascarpone cream and toasted pecans. 9.95
Insalate
Insalata Arugula
Arugula dressed with a cranberry and port vinaigrette, topped with cambozola cheese, sliced pear and toasted pine nuts. 12.95
Radicchio alla Friulana
Warm radicchio salad dressed with olive oil, garlic, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and dusted with parmiggiano. 11.95
Insalata Verde
Baby lettuces tossed with lemon vinaigrette, english cucumber, grape tomatoes and garnished with shaved parmiggiano. 9.95
Paste Asciutte e Risotti
Gnocchi ai Quattro Formaggi
Handmade gnocchi sautéed with gorgonzola, mascarpone and asiago, garnished with toasted pecans and dusted with grano padano. 14.95
Spagettini alla Bolognese
Spaghettini sautéed with braised veal, finished with fresh tomato, basil and a touch of cream. 11.95
Fettucine All’ Aragosta
Fettucine sautéed with fresh lobster, shallots, garlic butter, wine white, tomato and cream, finished with fresh herbs. 16.95
Spaghettini Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Spaghettini sautéed with garlic, olive oil, chilies, fresh Italian parsley and parmiggiano. 10.95
Ravioli alla “Carbonara” e Spinaci
Hand made pasta stuffed with braised beef, caramelized onions and ricotta, sautéed with double smoked bacon, cream and fresh spinach, finished with grana padano. 14.95
Linguine Integrali Primavera
Whole wheat linguine sautéed with olive oil, garlic, fresh chilies, tomato and tossed with grilled vegetables, finished with lemon, basil and goat cheese. 12.95
Tagliatelle Imperatrice
Tagliatelle sautéed with scallops, shrimp, ginger, sherry, julienne vegetables, cream and tomato, tossed with grated parmiggiano. 15.95
Pappardelle con Sugo di Coniglio
Fresh hand cut pasta sautéed with prosciutto, braised rabbit, caramelized onions, tomato and demi-glaze and topped with shaved montasio. 14.95
Risotto ai Funghi
Carnaroli rice braised with white wine, shallots, sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic and spinach, finished with mascarpone and drizzled with truffle oil. 15.95
Risotto agli Asparagi e Limone con Scampi
Carnaroli rice braised with white wine, lemon and asparagus, finished with grana padano and topped with Icelandic scampi baked with garlic, brandy and cream. 16.95
All pastas and risottos are prepared as appetizers. Main course portions are also available.
Secondi Piatti
Arista di Maiale alle Albicocche
Double cut prime rib of pork, grilled and finished with apricots, sherry, demi-glaze, ginger, honey and a touch of chilies. 27.95
Stinco di Agnello
Lamb shank braised with red wine, caramelized onions, fresh herbs and demi-glaze served with a reduction of lamb stock and fortified wine. 27.95
Filetto al Gorgonzola
Grilled Angus tenderloin, topped with gorgonzola and served with a porcini and red wine reduction. 32.95
Anatra ai Datteri e Grand Marnier
Seared breast of Brome Lake duck and confit leg served with an orange and date reduction, accented with cinnamon and flambéed with Grand Marnier. 28.95
Salmone alla Griglia
Spice crusted salmon filet, pan seared and finished with lemon and cucumber-basil crème fraîche. 26.95
Petto di Pollo con Gamberi e Limone
Free range chicken breast marinated with lemon, oregano and olive oil, oven roasted and topped with garlic shrimp, finished with white wine, cream and tomato. 27.95
Scaloppine di Vitello Lombarda
Veal scaloppine sautéed with cremini, oyster, porcini and shiitake mushrooms, finished with red wine and demi-glaze. 29.95
Scaloppine di Vitello all’ Astice
Veal scaloppine sautéed with fresh lobster and finished with a garlic, tomato, brandy and cream sauce. 32.95
Agnello Scottadito
Grilled rack of lamb marinated with garlic, olive oil and fresh rosemary, served with a demi-glaze and cabernet reduction. 32.95
Coniglio Strascicato
Sugar cane fed rabbit, braised with double smoked bacon, white wine, tomato and fresh sage, served on creamy truffled polenta. 32.95
Branzino al Pepe Verde e Limone
Oven roasted sea bass served with a reduction of white wine, garlic, lemon, tomato, green peppercorns and balsamic vinegar, topped with crispy spinach. 32.95
Cacciucco alla Livornese
Mussels, sea bass, scallops, scampi and shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, fresh herbs and roasted tomato, simmered with julienne vegetables and baby new potatoes. 31.95
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Dolci e Gelati
Tiramisu
Mascarpone mousse layered with savoiardi drenched in espresso and brandy, garnished with shaved chocolate. 9.95
Torta al Cioccolato e Torrone
Flourless chocolate torte served with almond caramel ice cream and chocolate ganache. 9.95
Crema Bruciata alla Canadese
Maple crème brûlée garnished with candied nuts and cinnamon sugar cookie. 9.95
Semifreddo di Cioccolato in Duo
Molded semifreddo marbled with white chocolate and creamy dark chocolate, served with hazelnut meringue. 9.95
Torta di Zucca e Formaggi
Pumpkin and mascarpone cheesecake with ginger cookie crust, served with dolce di leche and garnished with pumpkin seed brittle. 9.95
Tortino di Limone Glassato
Moist Italian lemon cake topped with lemon glaze and drizzled with a wild cherry and Chambord reduction. 9.95
Budino di Pane alla Milanese
Warm pannetone bread pudding, flavoured with brandy and cinnamon and topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. 9.95
Formaggi con Pane Casareccio
A selection of European cheeses, served with an apple and pear chutney and toasted fig and walnut bread. 16.95
Trio di Gelati
A selection of handmade Italian ice creams. 8.95
Trio di Sorbetti
A selection of handmade Italian fruit ices. 8.95
Porto e Vini Aromatizzati
Liquori Digestivi -Liquers
Limoncello, Amaretto, Frangelico, Pernod, Southern Comfort 6.00
Black and White Sambuca, Bailey’s, B&B, Cointreau, Kahlua, Tia Maria, Triple Sec 7.00
Grappa - Eau de Vie
Selection of Grappas 12.00-18.00
Bottega - Prosecco/Pinot Grappa 8.00
Cognac - Cognac & Brandy
Courvoisier V.S. 7.50
Armagnac - Sempe 7.00
Remy Martin V.S.O.P., Otard 9.00
Hennessey X.O., Remy X.O. Excellence 18.00
Louis XIII - Remy Martin 100.00
Vino Porto - Port
Late Bottled Vintage - Taylor Fladgate 8.00
10 Year Tawny - Taylor Fladgate 12.00
2000 Vintage Dow’s 25.00
2005 Silval 18.00
Vini Aromatizzati - Dessert Wines
Fusta Nova, Moscatel - Gandia (Spain) 7.00 gl 44.00 bt
2005 Chateau Du Levant - Sauternes (France) 12.00 gl 68.00 bt
Jost Ortega – Ice Wine (Nova Scotia) 9.00 gl 40.00 bt
Jost - Framboise (Nova Scotia) 8.00 gl 38.00 bt
Blandy’s 5year old Madeira (Portugal) 7.00 gl