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Fresh and fragrant

Authentic Italian,
with a twist.

Our lunch and dinner boards, served just the way Nona intended. Jump straight to what you are craving.

Available daily from 10am

Lunch Menu

Insalata e Zuppa

Add 6oz Diced Grilled Chicken Breast 8 · Add 6oz Salmon Fillet 10

Caprese Salad $14

Sliced beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, lardons, ripped basil, salt & pepper, pesto olive oil (Veg, G-F)

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar dressing, bacon, asiago cheese, parmesan breadstick (Veg Option, G-F Option)

Italian Garden Salad $13

Field greens, tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, pepperoncinis, olives, croutons, lemon-herb dressing

Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Tuscan peasant soup with potatoes, kale, onions, sausage & bacon (G-F)

Ribollita Soup $11

Carrots, celery, onions, kale & cannellini beans in a clear broth. Soaked bread croutons (V, G-F Option)

Roasted Garlic & Tomato Soup $10

Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano & garlic with a pesto olive oil drizzle (V, G-F)

Antipasti

Risotto Al Salto with Grilled Shrimp $19

Crispy arborio rice cake, grana padano & shaved asparagus puddled in a creamy tomato sauce. Vegetarian $15

Steamed Mussels Italiano

In a white wine, oregano, garlic, clove & chopped tomato broth. Served with grilled bread (G-F Option)

Marinated Grilled Octopus $20

Marinated in lemon, oregano, red wine and parsley. Pepe Rosso pomodoro sauce with green olives (G-F)

Bocconcini Stuffed Polpette Napoli

Great to share. One pound stuffed meatball topped with smoked cheddar, served on a bed of marinara sauce or with grilled bread (G-F)

Braised Chickpeas & Zucchini Skillet $16

Simmered in garlic and onions, pesto sauce, dollops of ricotta cheese. Served with sourdough (Veg, V Option, G-F Option)

Bruschetta $17

Great to share. Focaccia bread with tomatoes, onions, garlic and olive oil. Topped with asiago & balsamic glaze (Veg)

Quattro Formaggi Gnocchi

Potato pasta in a creamy mozzarella, provolone, fontina & parmesan sauce (Veg, G-F). Bacon lardons $18

Phyllo Wrapped Prosciutto and Mughetto

Great to share. Topped with a fig jam and pesto drizzle and served on dressed arugula

Stacked & Authentic Sandwiches

Include tomato & roasted garlic soup, green or Caesar salad, or fries

Grilled Vegetarian on Nine-Grain Ciabatta

Zucchini, eggplant & bell peppers, havarti cheese, lettuce & tomato, artichoke/lemon pesto sauce (Veg)

Chicken Caesar Wrap on Tomato Basil Tortilla

Grilled chicken breast, hickory-smoked bacon, asiago & romaine lettuce

Italian Grinder on Filone Loaf $23

Italian meats & cheeses, stacked. Lettuce & tomato, grainy mustard & Italian mayo. Marinara sauce for dipping

Shaved Beef & Provolone on Sourdough $24

Slow-roasted rib-eye, beefsteak tomato & arugula with a pesto mayo. Caramelized onion & pepperoncini jam

Grilled Chicken & Mughetto on Croissant $22

Chicken & creamy brie-style cheese. Roasted red pepper & fig jam. Mesclun mix

Soup & Salad $18

Three-quarter size salad with soup & potato chips or grilled bread

Pizzas

Thin crust, 10 inch. Cauliflower crust available, add $5

Cavatappi

Brie, roasted grapes, alfredo sauce, arugula

Con Carne $21

Italian meats & cheeses, pomodoro sauce

Margherita

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, marinara sauce

Spicy Sausage & Shrimp

Spicy tomato sauce, shredded asiago cheese

Chicken & Spinach

Pesto sauce, pecorino romano cheese

Nona's Recipe Pastas

Served with grilled bread. Substitute a gluten-free pasta (linguini, gnocchi, penne) 4

Spaghetti & Meatballs $25

Classic marinara sauce with our house-made meatballs. Asiago

Cinzia's Lasagna

Vegetarian: spinach & ricotta. Bolognese & mozzarella, made with lots of love and a little anger. Sorry, no G-F

Linguini Bolognese

Classic beef & pork tomato ragout, asiago cheese

Grilled Beef Tip Pappardelle Fungo $30

Wild & tamed mushrooms, blooming capers, creamy sage & butter sauce, bocconcini cheese

Spicy Sausage & Shrimp Arrabbiata $29

Traditional tomato & garlic sauce with peperoncino. Spaghetti. Romano

Three-Cheese Baked Tortellini

Spinach & ricotta stuffed pasta, pomodoro sauce, asiago & parmesan (Veg). Substitute pomodoro for bolognese sauce 25

Grilled Chicken Rigatoni Alla Vodka $27

Crushed tomatoes, garlic & onions, vodka blush sauce, pecorino cheese

Mediterranean Seafood Prima Vera

Shrimp, bay scallops, calamari & mussels. Zucchini, bell peppers & sweet peas. Fettuccine noodle & parmesan

Carne, Pesce, e Pollo

All entrees except risotto served with seasonal vegetables

Chicken Saltimbocca

Wrapped in prosciutto & provolone, sage white wine cream sauce, lemon & spinach orzo (G-F)

Osso Bucco Style Short Ribs $42

Roasted in red wine & garlic, rustic garlic mashed potatoes (G-F)

Sicilian Salmoriglio Ribeye Steak $56

12 oz. fresh-herb, rough-chop marinade. Served with parmesan & black pepper fries (G-F Option)

Seared Salmon

Spinach, lemon, white wine & garlic, butter parmesan sauce, served on risotto (G-F)

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin $32

Brandy soaked figs & gorgonzola stuffed, brown butter & caper sauce, new potatoes (G-F)

Risotto a la Milanese

Braised lamb shank on a saffron & butter risotto with grana padano cheese & sweet peas (Veg, G-F). With grilled beef tips (G-F) $29

Dolci

Tiramisu

Coffee soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone filling dusted with cocoa

Chef Cynthia's Cheesecake

Decadent. Ask your server for today's flavour

Death by Chocolate $12

Buttercream & ganache with Dutch cocoa

Creme Brulee

Rich vanilla cream custard & caramelized sugar (G-F)

Semifreddo $9

A light, creamy, frozen treat using cream, sugar & egg yolks. Ask your server for today's flavour

Four Mini Cannoli

Fried pastry dough filled with a creamy ricotta cheese & chocolate chip filling. Served with fresh berries

Candle-lit evenings

Dinner Menu

Insalata e Zuppa

Add 6oz Diced Grilled Chicken Breast 8 · Add 6oz Salmon Fillet 10

Caprese Salad $14

Sliced beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, lardons, ripped basil, salt & pepper, pesto olive oil (Veg, G-F)

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar dressing, bacon, asiago cheese, parmesan breadstick (Veg Option, G-F Option)

Italian Garden Salad $13

Field greens, tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, pepperoncinis, olives, croutons, lemon-herb dressing (V, G-F Option)

Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Tuscan peasant soup with potatoes, kale, onions, sausage & bacon (G-F)

Garlic & Tomato Soup $10

Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano & garlic with a pesto olive oil drizzle (V, G-F)

Ribollita Soup $11

Carrots, celery, onions, kale & cannellini beans in a clear broth. Soaked bread croutons (V, G-F Option)

Antipasti

Guiseppe's Antipasto Platter $34

A selection of grapes, olives, pickled & fresh veggies, bread, cheese and a selection of cured meats

Risotto Al Salto with Grilled Shrimp $19

Crispy arborio rice cake, grana padano & shaved asparagus puddled in a creamy tomato sauce. Vegetarian $15

Steamed Mussels Italiano

In a white wine, oregano, garlic, clove & chopped tomato broth. Served with grilled bread (G-F Option)

Marinated Grilled Octopus $20

Marinated in lemon, oregano, red wine and parsley. Pepe Rosso pomodoro sauce with green olives (G-F)

Bocconcini Stuffed Polpette Napoli

Great to share. One pound stuffed meatball topped with smoked cheddar, served on a bed of marinara sauce or with grilled bread (G-F)

Braised Chickpeas & Zucchini Skillet $16

Simmered in garlic and onions, pesto sauce, dollops of ricotta cheese. Served with sourdough (Veg, V Option, G-F Option)

Bruschetta $17

Great to share. Focaccia bread with tomatoes, onions, garlic and olive oil. Topped with asiago & balsamic glaze (Veg)

Quattro Formaggi Gnocchi

Potato pasta in a creamy mozzarella, provolone, fontina & parmesan sauce (Veg, G-F). Bacon lardons $18

Phyllo Wrapped Prosciutto and Mughetto

Great to share. Topped with a fig jam and pesto drizzle and served on dressed arugula

Pizzas

Thin crust, 10 inch. Cauliflower crust available, add $5

Cavatappi $18

Brie, roasted grapes, alfredo sauce, arugula

Con Carne $21

Italian meats & cheeses, pomodoro sauce

Margherita

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, marinara sauce

Spicy Sausage & Shrimp

Spicy tomato sauce, shredded asiago cheese

Chicken & Spinach

Pesto sauce, pecorino romano cheese

Nona's Recipe Pastas

Served with grilled bread. All pastas are vegetarian unless a protein is added. All sauces are gluten-intolerant friendly. Substitute a gluten-free pasta (linguini, gnocchi, penne) 4

Spaghetti & Meatballs $27

Classic marinara sauce with our house-made meatballs. Asiago

Cinzia's Lasagna

Vegetarian: spinach & ricotta. Bolognese & mozzarella, made with lots of love and a little anger. Sorry, no G-F

Linguini Bolognese $24

Classic beef & pork tomato ragout, asiago cheese

Grilled Beef Tip Pappardelle Fungo $32

Wild & tamed mushrooms, blooming capers, creamy sage & butter sauce, bocconcini cheese

Spicy Sausage & Shrimp Arrabbiata $30

Traditional tomato & garlic sauce with peperoncino. Spaghetti. Romano

Three-Cheese Baked Tortellini

Spinach & ricotta, pomodoro sauce, asiago. Substitute pomodoro for bolognese sauce $26

Grilled Chicken Rigatoni Alla Vodka $29

Crushed tomatoes, garlic & onions, vodka blush sauce, pecorino cheese

Mediterranean Seafood Prima Vera $33

Herbed cream sauce, sauteed onions, pecorino

Add a Protein

Make any pasta your own

Smoked Bacon Lardons 4
Italian Sweet Sausage 7
Grilled Chicken 8
Shrimp & Bay Scallops 9
Beef Tips 10
Lamb Shank 14

Carne, Pesce, e Pollo

Chicken Saltimbocca

Wrapped in prosciutto & provolone, sage white wine cream sauce, lemon & spinach orzo (G-F)

Osso Bucco Style Short Ribs $42

Roasted in red wine & garlic, rustic garlic mashed potatoes (G-F)

Sicilian Salmoriglio Ribeye Steak $56

12 oz. fresh-herb, rough-chop marinade. Served with parmesan & black pepper fries (G-F Option)

Seared Salmon

Spinach, lemon, white wine & garlic, butter parmesan sauce, served on risotto (G-F)

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Brandy soaked figs & gorgonzola stuffed, brown butter & caper sauce, new potatoes (G-F)

Lamb Shank & Risotto a la Milanese $37

Braised lamb shank on a saffron & butter risotto with grana padano cheese & sweet peas (G-F)

Vegetarian Risotto a la Milanese $28

Saffron & butter risotto with grana padano cheese & sweet peas (Veg, G-F)

Dolci

Tiramisu

Coffee soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone filling dusted with cocoa

Chef Cynthia's Cheesecake

Decadent. Ask your server for today's flavour

Death by Chocolate $12

Buttercream & ganache with Dutch cocoa

Creme Brulee

Rich vanilla cream custard & caramelized sugar (G-F)

Semifreddo $9

A light, creamy, frozen treat using cream, sugar & egg yolks. Ask your server for today's flavour

Four Mini Cannoli

Fried pastry dough filled with a creamy ricotta cheese & chocolate chip filling. Served with fresh berries

Hungry yet?

Reserve a table and let us walk you through the menu, or call us to plan a private dinner.