lunch/bar menu
fresh italian
Offering traditional dishes with a signature flavor along with some contemporary plates.
starters
antipasto caprese $12
fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted red pepper,
basil & olive oil w. balsamic glaze
mozzarella fritti $10
fried mozzarella served w. marinara sauce
garlic bread $8
parmesan add .50
bruschetta $11
grilled, sliced italian bread topped w. chilled seasoned tomatoes
chicken wings $12
bbq – buffalo – plain
vongole al vino bianco $14
steamed littlenecks w. white wine, butter & fresh herbs
broccoli rabe $12
w. sausage, white bean, oil, garlic * extra virgin olive oil
calamari fritti $13
squid, lightly battered & fried; served w. marinara & lemon wedge
pasta e fagioli (soup) $6/8
white cannellini beans, pancetta & ditalini pasta
di mare $14
mussels, calamari, scungilli & shrimp marinated in extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice, served over mixed greens
arugula $10
shaved reggiano & lemon herb vinaigrette
mista $10
mixed greens, radicchio, tomato, red onion & cucumber served w. balsamic & olive oil
spinach salad $12
spinach, walnuts, dried cranberries, strawberry, goat cheese w. balsamic vinaigrette
caesar* $10
romaine lettuce, romano cheese & croutons served w. Hopkins caesar dressing
*additions of gorgonzola or anchovies $2
• addition of chicken $5 • addition of shrimp $2 each
• grilled salmon $10*
sandwiches
panino classico $12
prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & pesto sauce
grilled chicken panino $12
sun dried tomato, arugula, shaved grana padano cheese w, pesto aioli
panino italiano $12
genoa salami, smoked ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo, italian dressing
classic burger * $13
add $1 – bacon, cheddar, sautéed onion & mushrooms
colosseo burger* $14
smoked bacon, gorgonzola, caramelized onion
sandwiches w. choice of home-cut fries or salad
sausage pepper & onion grinder $11
sautéed w. marinara, red wine vinegar & olive oil
veal parmigiana grinder $12
breaded, topped w. tomato & mozzarella
eggplant parmigiana grinder $11
lightly battered, topped w. tomato & mozzarella
chicken parmigiana grinder $12
breaded boneless chicken breast, topped w. tomato & mozzarella
meatball parmigiana grinder $11
homemade meatballs, topped w. tomato & mozzarella
*Sunday’s only the dinner menu is served all day.
pasta / lunch entrees
cozze fra diavola $16
P.E.I. mussels in a spicy herb marinara over linguine
veal or chicken parmigiana $15/18
breaded, pan fried & cooked in tomato sauce & topped w. mozzarella & served w. spaghetti
broccoli & chicken fettuccini alfredo $13
parmigiano, romano, butter and a touch of cream
penne vodka $12
sauteed w. prosciutto, marinara & cream
penne al forno $12
sausage, ricotta, tomato sauce, mozzarella
gluten free pasta available upon request add’l $2
spaghetti carbonara * $12
pancetta, egg, romano cheese, black pepper & a touch of cream
rigatoni alla bolognese $12
traditional meat sauce w. peas
spaghetti con polpetti $12
house tomato sauce and home-made meatballs
melanzane ripiene $14
rolled eggplant w. ricotta & mozzarella cheese baked in marinara, served w. side of penne
*thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness
Gourmet Pizza
small 12 inch $16 – large 16 inch $22
small 12 inch $16 – large 16 inch $22
caprese
fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil
margherita
pizza sauce, oregano, fresh mozzarella & basil
quattro formaggi
formaggi four cheese – mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino romano, & grana padana
all’arucola
prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano & fresh arugula
biancaneve
ricotta, mozzarella & garlic
vegetariana
eggplant, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini & spinach, topped w. pecorino cheese
al tonno
cheese pizza, imported Sicilian tuna, & onion
la parmigiana
cheese pizza, roasted eggplant, sliced tomatoes, basil & reggiano cheese
caprini
goat cheese, caramelized onion, olive oil & oregano
genovese
pesto, imported artichokes, & goat cheese
blt
mozzarella & bacon topped w. tossed romaine lettuce & diced tomato, caesar dressing
buffalo chicken
grilled chicken, mozzarella, blue cheese & hot sauce
special
sausage, meatball, pepperoni, red onion, mushroom and green pepper
casino
mozzarella, bacon, clams, roasted red peppers & garlic
traditional pizza
small cheese $1 per topping $12
large cheese $2 per topping $15
pizza by the slice $.50 per topping $5
sicilian pizza $2 per topping $17
gluten free $1 per topping available 12″ only $14
calzone stuffed with ricotta & mozzarella $12
sausage – pepperoni – meatball – bacon – red onion green peppers – mushroom – anchovy – broccoli – kalamata olives – eggplant – roasted red pepper – artichoke – sliced tomato – garlic- ricotta
$2 per topping
contorni (sides) $6
steamed broccoli
sautéed broccoli rabe – extra virgin olive oil & garlic
sautéed spinach – extra virgin olive oil & garlic
hand-cut fries
funghi trifolati – garlic sautéed mushrooms