Lunch Menu
Gli AntipastiAppetizers |
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Carpaccio di Manza Tartufo Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, baby arugula, shaved reggiano cheese, truffled extra virgin olive oil. $14.00 |
Calamari Fritti Golden fried calamari served with marinara sauce or sautéed with white wine & herbs $10.00 |
Cocktail di Gamberi Boiled LA gulf shrimp served with a cocktail remoulade sauce. Arugula salad. $12.00 |
Raw Oysters on the Half Shell Gulf oysters, cocktail and mignonette sauces. 1/2 dozen $7.95/1 dozen $14.00 |
Italian Antipasto Misto Sampling of assorted marinated fresh vegetables, imported meats, and cheeses sm $10.00/lg $15.00 |
Eggplant Crabcake Andrea Louisiana crabmeat, eggplant, Italian herbs. Topped with lump crabmeat. served with lemon butter meunière sauce $12.00 |
Prosciutto di Parma e Melone Thinly sliced imported prosciutto and seasonal melon. $12.00 |
Smoked Fresh North Atlantic Salmon Served w/ condiments, grilled bread, capers, onions, and dill sauce $14.00 |
LA Char Grilled Oysters Tarantino Gulf oysters grilled over an open flame, topped with butter, herbs, garlic, & Parmesan cheese. 1/2 Doz $9/Doz $17.50
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Scampi alla Caprese Loisiana gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, lemon, olive oil & fresh herbs over angel hair pasta. |
Gli Antipasta CaldiHot Appetizers |
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LA Char Grilled Oysters Tarantino Gulf oysters grilled over an open flame, topped with butter, herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese 1/2 dozen $9.00/1 dozen $17.50 |
Melanzane Fritti Parmesan Eggplant sticks golden fried, served with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese $9.25 |
Calamari Fritti O Umido Golden fried calamari served with marinara sauce OR sautéed with white wine and herbs $10.00 |
Oyster en Brochette Oysters wrapped w/ leeks and bacon, broiled and served in white wine and lemon cream sauce $12.00 |
Eggplant Crabcake Andrea Fresh eggplant mousse tossed with LA crabmeat, Italian herbs, onion, and garlic, and served with lemon butter meuniére sauce $11.00 |
Mussel Mugnaia O Marinara Cape mussels steamed in white wine sauce OR light tomato broth and fresh spices $12.00 |
Scampi alla Caprese LA gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs over angel hair $12.00 |
Vongole Aglio E Olio Fresh New England little-neck clams, steamed w/ fresh herbs, broth & served w/ linguine $13.00 |
Le MinistreHousemadee Soups |
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Straciatella Medici Spinach egg drop in beef stock & chicken w/ parmesan cheese cup $5.00/bowl $8.00 |
Zuppa Di Tartaruga New Orleans turtle meat cooked with beef stock & fresh herbs, chopped eggs & served with a touch of sherry cup $5.00/bowl $9.00 |
Zuppa Di Fagioli Toscana Tuscany white beans cooked with onions, garlic, beef stock, fresh herbs & served with pasta & topped with reggaino cheese cup $5.00/bowl $8.00 |
Seafood Gumbo Seafood Gumbo made w/ Louisiana fresh shrimp, Crabmeat,Okra & file, topped w/ rice cup $5.00/bowl $9.00 |
Minestrone Milanese Assorted vegetables sautéed & cooked with beef & chicken stock served with arborio rice & parmesan cheese cup $5.00/bowl $8.00 |
Insalata FrescaSide Salads |
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Insalata Andrea Boston bib, romaine, avocado, mushrooms, green onion, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and house dressing $9.00 |
Caesar Salad Heart of Romaine tossed w/ homemade Caesar dressing served w/ parmesan cheese & fresh croutons $9.00 |
Pomodoro Mozzarella and Caprese $10.0 |
Arugula Reggiano $11.00 |
Primi Piatti FreddiLarge Cold Entrée Salad |
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Insalata Cesare Con Oysters O Gemberi alla Griglia Select oysters, fried golden brown OR grilled shrimp served with romaine, Caesar dressing, garlic, croutons $17.50 |
Granzevale E Gamberi Pera Avocado Orleans Avocado filled with LA lump crabmeat or shrimp, served on top of a bed of baby mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette dressing $17.95 |
Crabmeat Artichoke Italian Salad Fresh mixed greens with diced tomatoes, sliced Italian olives, artichoke hearts, and fresh LA lump white crabmeat, tossed with our own balsamic vinaigrette dressing $18.00 |
Roast Chicken Livornese Deboned chicken w/ black olives, capers, fresh herbs, tomato on top of spring mix salad w/ olive oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette $16.95 |
Insalata Di Spinaci Caldi Con Pollo Chicken breast tossed with spinach leaves, mushrooms, bacon bits, walnuts and goat cheese & served with balsamic vinaigrette $16.50 |
Frutti di Mare Portofino Assorted seafood poached in white wine, chilled and marinated in olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice, and served over arugula $16.95 |
Agnello, Pollo, Vitello, ManzoLamb, Chicken, Veal, Beef |
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Petti Di Pollo Valdostana Deboned breast of chicken pounded thin, stuffed and topped with prosciutto, fontina cheese, and sage, and served with a creamy mushroom sauce $19.95 |
Veal Scaloppine Romano White veal dipped in egg & parmesan cheese; sautéed in olive oil; served with pasta in a light tomato sauce $22.00 |
Baked Chicken a la Grande 1/2 oven roast chicken sautéed & served with roasted garlic and olive oil sauce with angel hair $19.00 |
12 oz. Bistecca Pizzaiola O Alla Griglia USDA Sirloin or Ribeye steak sauteed and served with pizzaiola sauce; prepared with fresh tomato filet, extra virgin olive oil, touch of garlic & fresh oregano OR grilled to your liking $24.00 |
Osso Buco Milanese Veal high end shank braised and served at jus, with saffron rice or angel hair pasta $29.00 |
Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Peppercorn Sauce 6 oz. $26.00/9 oz. $32.00 |
Veal Tannet OR Grilled Veal Paillard White veal breaded; sautéed in olive oil & served on a bed of romaine lettuce with sliced tomato & mustard dressing OR Paillard of veal, grilled and topped with herb sauce $24.00 |
Chicken Breast A Limone OR Parmigiana baked chicken breast either sautéed with mushrooms in marsala sauce OR topped w/ eggplant,tomato,& mozzarella cheese, both served w/ homemade linguini $19.00 |
Veal Scaloppine Piccata OR Marsala White veal sautéed in olive oil with a white wine lemon butter sauce OR served with mushrooms, glazed with marsala wine $24.00 |
Colstoletta di Maiale Double cut pork chop with a mustard honey bourbon sauce $21.95 |
Pesce Fresco & Acqua SalataFresh Water & Salt Water Fish |
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Speckled Trout Meuniére OR Almondine Fresh filet of trout, meunier OR almondine $25.00/topped with crabmeat $28.00 |
Cioppino "BouillaBaisse" Fresh seafood, mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, lump crabmeat, and calamari, lightly sautéed with onions, garlic, crushed red pepper, white wine, herbs, and plum tomatoes, and saved with linguine $26.00 |
Fresh Catch of the Day (In Season) grilled, poached, broiled, or sautéed Ask your server for selections Market Price |
Scampi Fra Diavolo O Caterina Shrimp sautéed in white wine, a touch of garlic, served with tomato sauce OR white wine garlic butter sauce with linguine $24.00 |
LA Crabmeat au gratin $19.95 |
Fried Seafood Platter (in Season) grilled, poached, broiled, or sautéed ask your server for selections $21.95 |
La Paste Delle CasaFresh Homemade Pasta Entrees |
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Risotto del Giorno Special risotto of the day $17.95 |
Cheese Ravioli Roberto O Bolognese Homemade cheese ravioli OR beef and meat sauce, both stuffed with imported cheeses, fresh herbs & topped with a light tomato basil sauce & grated reggiano cheese $17.50 |
Polpette Nello "Meatballs Uncle Nello" Beef and veal ground meat tossed together with fresh herbs, baked in tomato sauce, and served over homemade linguine or angel hair pasta, all topped with Parmesan cheese $15.90 |
Paglia & Fieno Filet of Beef Tenderloin Beef tips sautéed in a light Demi-glacé sauce tossed with homemade white and green angel hair pasta, onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes $19.00 |
Rigatoni K. Bennett OR Carbonara Homemade rigatoni pasta tossed in hearty sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs & reggiano cheese OR carbona w/ pancetta, rosemary, black pepper, parmesan cheese and cream sauce $16.95 |
Angel Hair Smoked Salmon Andrea Homemade fresh pasta tossed w/ onions, garlic,smoked salmon flamed w/ Vodka & topped w/ American Sturgeon caviar $19.00 |
Canelloni Due Torri Homemade pasta sheets stuffed with veal, beef, imported cheeses; baked & served with tomato basil sauce $18.00 |
Fettuccine Mediterraneo OR Primavera al Pesto Jumbo shrimp sautéed with onion, garlic, fresh mushrooms, a touch of cream & sun-dried tomatoes & served on top of homemade fettuccine $16.00/with shrimp $20.00 |
Penne with Bolognese Bernizzani Sauce Homemade penne pasta with meat sauce or whole wheat linguine Bernizzani $16.95 |
Porcini Ravioli Homemade ravioli stuffed w/ procini mushrooms & sun-dried tomatoes in a light cream sauce $19.00 |
Lasagna Regina Homemade baked lasagna with spinach, imported cheeses, ground meat, fresh herbs & served with tomato basil sauce $18.00 |
Crabmeat Ravioli Andrea ***BEST IN TOWN*** Homemade ravioli stuffed with crabmeat & tossed with a crabmeat cream sauce $20.00 |
Parmigiana di Melenzane Sorrento Eggplant sliced, breaded, and sautéed in olive oil, layered with mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and tomato sauce served over a bed of linguine $16.50 |
Regina Gnocchi al Pesto OR Quatro Homemade Italian mini potato dumplings with basil sauce OR four cheese sauce $17.00 |
Gourmet Fresh Home Baked Pizzas |
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Pizza Margherita Tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese $12.00 |
Pizza Bianca Four cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, Lugano, basil, garlic, caramelized onions, and crushed red pepper $17.00 |
Pizza Arrabiata Italian sausage, tomato, garlic, pecorino cheese, oregano, and mozzarella cheese $15.00 |
Pizza Cindy Spinach, goat cheese, avocado, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, Gorgonzola cheese, basil, oregano, onions, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil $18.00 |
Pizza Murray Italian sausage, round tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmesan cheese $16.00 |
Assorti Formaggi Italian & Frutta |
Assorted Italian Cheese & Fruits Bel paese, Reggiano, fontina, Gorgonzola, pecorino, and goat cheeses served with fresh fruit $10.00 |
Pasticceria Della CasaHomemade Sweets |
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Creme Caramel Carmelized egg with cream custard $7.50 |
Spumoni Italian ice cream sorbet $6.50 |
White Chocolate Bread Pudding served with a Hot Praline Sauce $7.00 |
Lemon or Respberry Sorbet $6.00 |
Cannoli Siciliana Puff pastry rolls filled with ricotta cheese & chocolate $8.00 |
Tira Mi Su Homemade sponge cake layered with mascarpone cheese & a touch of rum and espresso; covered with chocolate powder $8.50 |
Praline Pecan Cheesecake Old fashioned rich, creamy,baked cheesecake topped w/ pralined pecans $10.00 |
White Chocolate Mousse White chocolate melted with a touch of cognac; filled with whipping cream & served in a chocolate cup with raspberry sauce $8.00 |
Creme Brulee $9.00 |
Chocolate Mousse $6.00 |
Chocolate Truffle Cake $8.00 |
Zuppa Inglese English trifle $8.50 |
Strawberry Shortcake $8.00 |
Cassata Traditional Italian ice cream and cake confection $6.50 |
Caffe & TeBeverages |
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Coffee $2.00 |
Espresso $2.50 |
Decaf Coffee $2.00 |
Decaf Espresso $3.25 |
Ice Tea $2.00 |
Cappuccino $3.50 |
Assorted Flavored Teas $5.50 |
Decaf Cappuccino $3.50 |
Panna Water $4.20 |
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $4.50 |
To Our Guests:
Do not be shy. With advance notice Chef Andrea will be pleased to prepare your favorite dish. Please feel free to call 834-8583.
Ask your waiter or waitress about our low cholesterol or vegetarian dishes