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Our Menu

  • Main Menu
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Antipasti

Cold Antipasto for 2
$28.00

Prosciutto, soppressata, olives, peppers, provolone, house-made mozzarella, and crostini.

Stuffed Mushrooms
$14.00

Breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.

Artichokes alla Giudia
$18.00

Pan-roasted artichokes with lemon vinaigrette.

Beef Carpaccio
$20.00

Thin-sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, and capers.

Clams Oreganata
$16.00

Breadcrumbs, white wine, and fresh herbs.

Mozzarella en Carrozza
$15.00

Francese | Marinara | Spiedini Sauce

Clams Casino
$16.00

Bacon, peppers, butter, and breadcrumbs.

Grilled Octopus
$21.00

Lemon, capers, olives, and oregano.

Imported Burrata & Prosciutto
$19.00

Arugula and extra virgin olive oil.

Calamari Fritti
$18.00

Marinara | Ginger Emulsion | Balsamico

Hot Antipasto

Single $22.00 | For 2 $34.00 • Eggplant rollatini, stuffed mushroom, clams oreganata, fried calamari, and shrimp.

Zuppa di Mussels
$17.00

Garlic, white wine sauce, or marinara.

Trippa
$17.00

Marinara sauce and hot cherry peppers.

Stuffed Long Hots
$16.00

Sausage, broccoli rabe, and mozzarella.

Eggplant Rollatini
$19.00

Ricotta and mozzarella in vodka sauce.

Bruschetta
$12.00

Fresh tomato, house-made mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Stuffed Artichoke
$16.00

Breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and white wine.

Dal Mare

Tuna Tartare
$24.00

Sushi-grade tuna, chopped tomato, basil, capers, and lemon oil over crispy risotto cake.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (U8)
$24.00

Lemon, horseradish, and cocktail sauce.

Lobster Cocktail
M/P

1/2 lobster, lemon, horseradish, and cocktail sauce.

Oysters (6pc)
$18.00

Radish mignonette.

Crab Meat Cocktail
$25.00

Jumbo lump crab and mustard aioli.

Clams on the Half Shell (8pc)
$16.00

Lemon, horseradish, and cocktail sauce.

Seafood Tower
$110.00

4 shrimp, 4 clams, 4 oysters, 4 oz. jumbo lump crab, and 1/2 lobster cocktail.

Zuppe

Pasta e Fagioli
$12.00
Stracciatella
$12.00
Escarole & Bean
$12.00
Chicken Soup
$12.00

Insalate

Add: Chicken Cutlet +$10.00 | Blackened Chicken +$10.00 | Grilled Chicken +$10.00 | Salmon +$15.00 | Shrimp +$15.00 | Steak +$15.00

Insalata alla Caesare
$14.00

House-made Caesar dressing.

Caprese
$16.00

House-made mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

Chopped Antipasti
$16.00

Prosciutto, imported salami, olives, peppers, provolone, lettuce, oven-roasted tomato, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette.

Roasted Beets
$16.00

Red and gold beets, toasted pistachio, fried goat cheese, and Meyer lemon vinaigrette.

Chickpea Salad
$14.00

Red onion, red pepper, celery, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, and red vinegar.

Mista
$14.00

Spring mix lettuce, cherry tomato, shaved Parmigiano cheese, balsamic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Insalata di Frutti di Mare
$25.00

Octopus, scungilli, calamari, and shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

Belgian Endive & Radicchio
$16.00

Gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, charred pear, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Nerano
$28.00

Zucchini, olive oil, garlic, basil, and Pecorino Romano • Other preparations: Carbonara | Cacio e Pepe | Tomato | Vodka

Bucatini Amatriciana
$28.00

Guanciale, onion, and marinara sauce.

Fusilli al Pesto
$25.00

Basil, pignoli, garlic, and olive oil.

Linguine Vongole
$30.00

Manila clams in a white or red sauce with garlic.

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
$27.00

House - made rigatoni and spicy vodka sauce.

Cavatelli con Cime di Rabe
$28.00

Crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe, and shaved Parmigiano - Reggiano.

Lasagna al Forno
$30.00

House - made pasta, Bolognese sauce, and Béchamel.

Paccheri Bolognese
$32.00

Veal, pork, and beef ragù with burrata.

Pappardelle con Funghi
$30.00

Porcini mushrooms and truffle crème sauce.

Shrimp Scampi
$35.00

Garlic, white wine, and linguine.

Squid Ink Trenette
$36.00

Spicy cherry tomato sauce, shrimp, crabmeat, and fresh arugula.

Angry Lobster
$54.00

Lobster, lobster demi, Calabrian chili, and tarragon.

Secondi

Veal Chop Milanese
$56.00

Parmigiana | Capricciosa • Other preparations: Marsala | Francese | Parmigiano | Piccata | Capricciosa

Braised Pork Shank Osso Bucco
$42.00

Roasted pear, Pecorino polenta, and pork demi - glace.

Chicken & Potatoes
$32.00

White Meat | Dark Meat • Thinly sliced potato and roasted garlic demi.

Chicken Scarpariello
$32.00

White Meat | Dark Meat • Cherry pepper, sausage, potato, and lemon white sauce.

Chicken Saltimbocca
$34.00

Prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, and chicken jus.

Eggplant Milanese
$26.00

Pomodoro ciliegini, gremolata, and burrata.

Veal Martini
$36.00

Parmesan and panko breaded, lemon butter white wine sauce, sliced potato, and escarole.

Chicken Martini
$32.00

Parmesan and panko breaded, lemon butter white wine sauce, sliced potato, and escarole.

Veal Sorrentino
$35.00

Eggplant, prosciutto, and Fontina cheese in a marinara sauce.

Chicken Savoy
$32.00

White Meat | Dark Meat • Garlic and light balsamic, sliced potatoes.

Veal Saltimbocca
$38.00

Prosciutto, sage, mozzarella, spinach, and veal jus.

Seafood

Branzino
$37.00

Castel Vetrano olives, cherry tomato, and lemon gremolata.

Chilean Sea Bass
$50.00

Farro risotto, lemon, fumet, fumet, and basil oil.

Zuppa di Pesce
$52.00

Lobster, Little Neck clams, shrimp, calamari, scungilli, and linguine.

Shrimp Risotto
$36.00

Pan - seared shrimp, morel mushrooms, asparagus, and truffle.

Atlantic Wild Salmon
$36.00

Polenta, sautéed broccoli rabe, and tomato jam.

La Griglia

Prime Filet Mignon
$54.00

Spinach, mashed potatoes, and crispy onions.

Prime Tomahawk Ribeye for 2 (42 oz.)
$120.00

Roasted garlic, rosemary, and truffle fries.

Colorado Herb - Crusted Rack of Lamb
$56.00

Mashed potatoes, green beans, and lamb jus.

Pork Chop Pepperonata
$38.00

Hot or sweet peppers, sliced potatoes, and oregano.

Veal Chop
$56.00

Tomahawk veal chop, broccoli rabe, cherry pepper, sliced potato, and veal demi.

Contorni

Sliced Potatoes Fritti
$10.00
Fried Long Hots or Cherry Peppers
$10.00
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil
$10.00
Mashed Potato
$10.00
Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Parmigiano
$10.00
Crispy French Fries or Truffle Fries
$10.00
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
$10.00

Desserts

Tartufo
$12.00

Pistachio | Vanilla

Chocolate Mousse
$12.00

Fresh berries.

Crème Brûlée
$13.00

Vanilla crema with brûlée sugar.

Apple Tart
$13.00

Served with vanilla gelato.

New York Cheesecake
$13.00

Cream cheese and strawberries.

Affogato
$12.00

Espresso and vanilla bean gelato.

Gelato
$12.00

Daily flavors.

Tiramisu
$13.00

Espresso - soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.

Cream Cheese
$13.00

Italian ricotta cheesecake.

Cheesecake alla Ricotta
$13.00

Italian ricotta cheesecake.

Nutella Panna Cotta
$13.00

Luxardo cherries and orange zest.

Sicilian Cannoli
$12.00

Creamy ricotta filling with chocolate chips.

Antipasti

Stuffed Mushrooms
$15.00

Seasoned breadcrumbs, mozzarella, and light marinara.

Bruschetta
$15.00

Oven-roasted tomato and burrata.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp
$18.00

Shrimp, garlic, and spicy plum tomato sauce.

Beef Carpaccio
$20.00

Shaved Parmesan, caper, red onion, and truffle vinaigrette.

Antipasti
$18.00

House-pulled mozzarella, seared artichoke, soppressata, and prosciutto.

Polpette (Meatballs)
$15.00

Marinara, whipped ricotta, and basil.

Insalata

Available at the bar: lunch & dinner / Available in dining room 12 pm - 3 pm only

Insalata di Frutti di Mare
$25.00

Lobster tail, scungilli, calamari, and shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

Caesar Salad
$14.00

Add Filet Tips +$10.00 | Grilled Shrimp +$10.00 | Salmon +$10.00

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
$24.00

Arugula, shaved Parmesan, and truffle vinaigrette.

Panini

Italian Beef Sandwich
M/P

Sliced roast beef, fresh mozzarella cheese, and beef dipping sauce.

Mortadella Panini
M/P

Imported mortadella, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and balsamic glaze.

Forte Burger
$19.00

American | Fontina | Mozzarella • Crispy pancetta and sliced fried potato.

Steak Sandwich
$24.00

Grilled marinated ribeye, melted Fontina cheese, caramelized onions on garlic bread, and sliced fried potato.

Parmesan Sandwich
$15.00

Chicken | Eggplant | Veal +$4.00

Pizzettes

Mortadella Ricotta Pistachio Crema
$17.00

Cauliflower pizza crust option.

Nono Pie
$15.00
Margherita
$15.00
Clam Pie
$19.00

Add House Wine by the Glass +$8.00

Antipasti

Insalata alla Caesar

House-made Caesar dressing.

Mista Salad

Spring mix lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmigiano cheese.

Calamari Fritti

Marinara sauce.

Pasta Fagioli Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup

Secondi

Choice of 1

Spicy Rigatoni
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Marinara
Chicken Parmigiano
Chicken Martini
Chicken & Potatoes
Grilled Salmon

Served with broccolini and polenta.

Dessert

Choice of 1

Mini Cannoli
Gelato

Menu

$35.00 Per Person

Salad

Mista Salad

Choice of 1:
Penne Vodka
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Choice of 2:
Chicken

Martini | Francese | Marsala

Salmon

Piccata | Oreganato

Eggplant Rollatini
Family Style Desserts
$3.00/Per Person
Wine & Beer Service
$25.00/Per Person

12 PM – 3 PM

Salads

Add Blackened Chicken +$8.00 | Chicken Cutlet +$8.00 | Grilled Chicken +$8.00 | Salmon +$12.00 | Shrimp +$12.00 | Thin Cut Ribeye +$12.00

Insalata di Frutti di Mare
$25.00

Octopus, scungilli, calamari, and shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

Chickpea Salad
$14.00

Red onion, red pepper, celery, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, and red vinegar.

Chopped Antipasti
$16.00

Prosciutto, imported salami, olives, peppers, provolone, lettuce, oven - roasted tomato, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette.

Belgian Endive & Radicchio
$16.00

Gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, charred pear, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Mista
$14.00

Spring mix lettuce, cherry tomato, shaved Parmigiano cheese, balsamic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Roasted Beets
$16.00

Red and gold beets, toasted pistachio, fried goat cheese, and Meyer lemon vinaigrette.

Caprese
$16.00

House - made mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

Insalata alla Caesar
$14.00

House - made Caesar dressing.

Shrimp & Melon Salad
$26.00

Chilled shrimp, fresh melon, celery, arugula, and pesto vinaigrette.

Cobb Salad
$15.00

Bacon, hard - boiled egg, Gorgonzola, romaine, avocado, and tomato.

Grilled Octopus Panzanella
$23.00

Tomato, onion salad, and crispy bread.

Pasta ½ Order

Spaghetti alla Nerano
$14.00

Zucchini, olive oil, garlic, basil, and Pecorino Romano.

Cavatelli con Cime di Rape
$15.00

Crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Linguine Vongole
$16.00

Manila clams in a white or red sauce with garlic.

Arugula & Prosciutto
$18.00

Arugula, imported prosciutto, shaved Parmesan cheese, and balsamic glaze.

Buffalo Chicken
$18.00

Chopped Buffalo chicken, hot sauce, mozzarella, and blue cheese dressing.

White Truffle
$18.00

Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and white truffle oil.

Cheese Pie
$15.00

Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Amatriciana
$16.00

Roasted guanciale, tomato, and basil EVOO.

Fusilli al Pesto
$15.00

Basil, pignoli, garlic, and olive oil.

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
$15.00

House-made rigatoni and spicy vodka sauce.

Panini

Bruschetta Panini
$15.00

Grilled chicken with chopped marinated tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

Sausage, Pepper & Onion Sandwich
$15.00

With marinara sauce.

Prosciutto Sandwich
$15.00

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and arugula.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
$14.00

Grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.

Fried Eggplant
$14.00

Breaded chilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and arugula.

Chicken Sandwich
$15.00

Grilled | Cutlet • Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and arugula.

Parmesan Sandwich
$15.00

Chicken | Eggplant | Meatball | Veal +$4.00 • French fries.

Steak Sandwich
$21.00

Ribeye steak, Fontina cheese, sautéed onion, long hots optional, French bread, and fries.

Forte Burger
$19.00

American | Fontina | Mozzarella • Crispy pancetta, tomato jam, potato bun, and fries.

Pizzettes

Hot Mike's
$18.00

Hot soppressata, tomato, mozzarella, and Mike's hot honey.

Margherita
$15.00

Plum tomato, garlic, and fresh mozzarella.

White Clam Pie
$19.00

Fresh clams, garlic, and basil.

Bisaccio
$16.00

Caramelized onions, Gaeta olives, goat cheese, garlic, and basil.

Cocktails and Wines

House Cocktails
$12.00
house Wine
$10.00

Option 1

$55.00

Bruschetta
Pasta in Bread Bowl

Choice of one combination of pasta and sauce
Pasta: Penne, Rigatoni, Gnocchi
Sauce: Bolognese (meat sauce with a touch of cream), Vodka, Filetto di Pomodoro (fresh basil, tomatoes, prosciutto and onions)

Salad

Choice of one: Caesar or Mesculan

Entree
choice of three

• Eggplant Rollatini
• Salmon
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Savoy
• Chicken Saltimbocca
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Rollatini
• Veal Marsala
• Veal Francese
• Veal Piccata
• Veal Saltimbocca
• Shrimp (any style)

Desserts

• Mini Cannoli
• Sfogliatelle

Beverages

• Coffee
• Soda

Option 2

$65.95 • Choice of one: Bruschetta. Fried Calamari, Sausage, Long Hot Peppers & Potatoes

Pasta in Bread Bowl

Choice of one combination of pasta and sauce
Pasta: Penne, Rigatoni, Gnocchi
Sauce: Bolognese (meat sauce with a touch of cream), Vodka, Filetto di Pomodoro (fresh basil, tomatoes, prosciutto and onions)

Salad

Choice of one: Caesar or Mesculan

Entree

• Eggplant Rollatini
• Salmon
• Shrimp
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Savoy
• Chicken Saltimbocca
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Rollatini
• Veal Marsala
• Veal Francese
• Veal Piccata
• Veal Saltimbocca
• Short Rib
• Shrimp (Any style)

Desserts

• Mini Cannoli
• Sfogliatelle

Beverages

• Coffee
• Soda
• Cappuccino
• Espresso

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