Menu for La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

Dinner
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Dolce Fine
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Stimulus
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Antonio Sasa Wine Dinner
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Wine

Dinner

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers

9.95 Bresaola Valtellinese Air dried piemontese beef tenderloin with arugula salad, black olive vinaigrette and shaved parmesan cheese

13.95 Carpaccio Di Tonno Con Avocado E Caperi Ahi tuna carpaccio, avocado, citrus vinaigrette, fried capers, cherry tomatoes

11.95 Carpaccio All'Italiana Beef tenderloin carpaccio, aged manchego, grilled artichokes, arugula, black truffle dressing

10.95 Prosciutto Di Parma Con Melone Shaved prosciutto ham with fresh melon, mint, aged balsamic glaze

9.95 Insalata Di Carciofi Freschi Con Parmigiano Fresh baby artichokes, arugula, extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan cheese

8.95 Vitello Tonnato Mediterranean roasted veal loin with celery salad, capers, cherry tomatoes and tuna sauce

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers

8.95 Calamari Con Pesto Seared calamari with garlic, white wine, basil pesto, chili flakes

10.95 Portobello Alla Griglia Con Caprino Grilled portobello mushrooms topped with goat cheese, a baby spinach salad and roasted pine nuts

9.95 Cozze Al Vino Bianco E Crema Al Curry Mussels sauteed in white wine, garlic, shallots and curry cream

9.50 Chiocciole Aglio Olio Con Spinaci Sauteed snails in butter, garlic, fresh herbs and white wine over creamed spinach

Market Zuppa Del Giorno Soup of the day

Le Insalata Verdi - Garden Greens

8.95 Arugula E Barbatiolo Gialli Arugula, roasted golden beets, gorgonzola, EVOO, aged balsamic

8.95 Insalata Giulio Cesare Caesar salad romaine, homemade croutons, parmesan, traditional dressing

8.95 Insalata La Grotta Local, organic seasonal greens with an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta E Risotto

18.95 Linguini Neri Con Calamari Black linguini, calamari, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine cream sauce

18.95 Ravioloni Con Caprino Ravioli stuffed with goat cheese, apple and celery with a light butter, sun dried tomato sauce

19.25 Tortelloni Della Casa Tortelloni stuffed with braised onions, cooked prosciutto, fresh thyme and mascarpone cheese and served with a fresh oregano tomato sauce

19.95 Cappellini Con Pancetta, Gamberetti, Olive Nere, Aglio, Pomodoro Fresco E Mascarpone Cappellini prepared with pancetta, shrimp, calamata olives, garlic, fresh tomatoes and mascarpone cheese

19.25 Penne Con Verdure, Salsicce E Salsa Al Gorgonzola Penne with Italian sausage, peas, wild mushrooms, roasted peppers and gorgonzola cream sauce

19.95 Fettucine Putanesca Con Salmone Fettuccine with fresh salmon and a sauce of shallots, capers, anchovies, calamata olives and fresh tomatoes

18.95 Gnocchi Di Patate Con Salsa Al Pomodoro E Rosmarino Potato and fresh herb Gnocchi served with fresh tomato and rosemary sauce and white truffle oil

Market Risotto / Pasta of the Day, Chef's Choice

Le Specialita Di Pesce - Seafood Specialities

25.95 Filetto Di Salmone Con Crostata D’Erbe Herb crusted filet of salmon grilled and served over a seasonal vegetable medley with a roasted red bell pepper beurre blanc

24.95 Gamberetti Fra Diavolo Con Linguini Aglio Olio Saute of Mediterranean shrimp with spicy tomato sauce and linguine tossed with olive oil and fresh garlic

35.95 Sogliola Di Dover Alla Mugnaia Dover sole Meuniere in a lemon butter sauce

Market Filetto Di Pesce Arrosto Alla Padella Daily selection of pan roasted fish with asparagus, baby carrots, pinot noir beurre blanc

Le Specialita Della Grotta - La Grotta Specialties

38.95 Costata Di Vitello Alla Griglia Con Salsa Al Vino Rosso Grilled veal chop with a red wine veal jus and vegetables

25.95 Scaloppine Di Vitello Antonio Veal loin scaloppine with sauteed shallots, fresh herbs, sun dried tomatoes and lemon butter sauce

25.95 Scaloppine Di Vitello Alla Grotta Veal loin scaloppine with wild mushrooms, creamy marsala wine sauce

19.95 Petto Di Pollo Ripieno Di Prosciutto, Salvia E Fontina Pan roasted chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto, sage and fontina cheese with a lemon butter caper sauce

24.95 Quaglie Arrosto Farcite Con Salsicce Italiane Roasted quail stuffed with Italian sausage, soft polenta and balsamic vinegar sauce

24.95 Petto D’Anatra Alla Griglia Con Salsa Al Porto E Balsamico Grilled duck breast, port wine and aged balsamic reduction, seasonal vegetables

31.95 Filetto Di Manzo Al Barolo 8 oz. Grilled beef tenderloin topped with gorgonzola cheese in a barolo, pommery mustard sauce, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

32.95 Costolette Di Agnello Alla Griglia Con Pesto Alla Menta Marinated lamb chops grilled and served with fresh mint pesto, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes tossed with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs

Contorni E Veduri - Side Plates and Vegetables

5.95 Side Plate of Pasta Options: Angel hair, Linguini, Fettuccini, Penne, Spaghetti, Alfredo (cream sauce), Agli olio, Amatriciana, Carbonara, Fradiavola, Marinara, Primavera, Puttanesca, Tomato basil

6.95 Gluten Free Pasta Options: Angel hair, Linguini, Fettuccini, Penne, Spaghetti, Alfredo (cream sauce), Agli olio, Amatriciana, Carbonara, Fradiavola, Marinara, Primavera, Puttanesca, Tomato basil

Side Plate of Vegetables

6.95 Asparagus

5.95 Creamy Polenta

5.95 Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

5.95 Sauteed Spinach

5.95 Sauteed Mushrooms

5.95 Mashed Potatoes

5.95 Vegetable of the Day

5.95 Si Parla Italiano

5.95 Se Habla Espanol

5.95 Man Spricht Deutsch

5.95 On Parle Francais

Dolce Fine

6.95 Tiramisu Our House Specialty Layers of mascarpone cheese, espresso, lady fingers, amaretto cookies, marsala

7.95 Creme Brulee Homemade vanilla custard glazed to order

7.95 Panna Cotta Gran marnier panna cotta with pistacchio

7.95 Torta Di Cioccolato E Nocciole Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake

7.95 Torta Di Formaggio Homemade ricotta cheesecake with lemon Zesand a raspberry Coulis

9.95 Frutta Fresca Di Stagione Fresh seasonal berries including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and a scoop of vanilla gelato (soaked in chambord or grand marnier) Options: Soaked in chambord, Grand marnier

6.95 Gelati E Sorbetti Misti assorted Italian ice cream and sorbets Options: Pistachio, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Vanilla (gelato), Raspberry, Lemon, Mango (sorbetto)

9.95 Piatto Di Formagi Assortiti assorted artisanal cheese plate

Italian Glossary for Beginners

Aceto Aged balsamic vinegar from Modena

Aglio E Olio Garlic and oil sauce, usually for pasta

Agrodolce Sweet and sour

All’ Amatriciana Prosciutto, red onion, and spicy tomato sauce

Alla Carbonara With whipped eggs, pancetta, cream and black pepper

Alla Putanesca Olives, tomatoes, anchovies, capers and garlic

Amaro Bitter

Antipasto Before the meal

Aperitivi Appetite aiding liqueurs

Bolognese Meat based sauce for pasta originating in bologna

Bresaola Air-cured and salted beef filet

Brodo Hearty, thick broth

Carpaccio Thinly sliced raw beef, veal or tuna Options: Beef, Veal, Tuna

Campari Bitter aperitif

Fra Diavola “Devil style” or literally “between devils,” spicy and hot Options: Devil, Literally

Digestivi Liquers to aid digestion

Frutta Di Mare Seafood

Formaggi Cheeses

Fritto Fried

Gnocchi Dumplings; in our case, potato

Marscapone Triple-creme cheese made from crème fraîche

Marinara Type of tomato sauce

Minestrone Vegetable soup in brood

Osso Bucco Literally “bone hole;” braised veal leg

Palio E Fieno Literally “straw and hay,” green and white linguini

Pancetta Cured pork belly

Pecorino Romano Aged sheep’s milk cheese

Pesce Fish

Polenta Coarsely ground yellow cornmeal

Pomodoro Tomato

Punt E Mes Italian liquer, dry red vermouth

Ragu Sauce or hearty stew for pasta

Risotto A raditional Italian preparation of rice high in starch

Saltimbocca Literally, “jumps in the mouth;” with prosciutto and sage (here also with fresh mozzarella)

Soppressata Cured pork sausage

Tartufo Truffle

Uva Grape

Vin Cotto Cooked wine

Dolce Fine

6.95 Tiramisu Our house specialty layers of mascarpone cheese, espresso, lady fingers, amaretto cookies, marsala

7.95 Creme Brulee Homemade vanilla custard glazed to order

7.95 Panna Cotta Gran marnier panna cotta with pistacchio

7.95 Torta Di Cioccolato E Nocciole Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake

7.95 Torta Di Formaggio Homemade ricotta cheesecake with lemon zest and a raspberry Coulis

9.95 Frutta Fresca Di Stagione Fresh seasonal berries including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and a scoop of vanilla, gelato (soaked in chambord or grand marnier) Options: Chambord, Grand marnier

6.95 Gelati E Sorbetti Misti assorted Italian ice cream and sorbets Options: Pistachio, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Vanilla (gelato), Raspberry, Lemon, Mango (sorbetto)

9.95 Piatto Di Formaggi Assortiti Assorted artisanal cheese plate

Stimulus

Starters

Polpo Con Patate Grigliate Sauteed baby octopus, shallots, italian parsley, evoo, grilled potatoes

Cozze Al Vino Bianco E Crema Al Curry Mussels sauteed in white wine, garlic, shallots and curry cream

Risotto Del Giorno Slowly cooked arborio rice with chef’s daily additions

Zuppa Del Giorno Chef’s nightly soup special

Vitello Tonnato Mediterranean roasted veal loin with celery salad, capers, cherry tomatoes and tuna sauce

Peperoni Piquillo Ripieno Di Granchio Crab stuffed piquillo peppers with crab, asparagus, shallot, and capers stuffing

Insalata Giulio Cesare Romaine, homemade croutons, grated parmesan, caesar dressing

Insalata La Grotta Seasonal greens with an extra virgin olive oil and grainy mustard vinaigrette

Main

Linguini Neri Con Gamberetti Black linguini pasta with sauteed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, garlic, cream and fresh dill

Fettuccine Puttanesca Con Salmone Fettuccine with fresh salmon and a sauce of shallots, capers, anchovies, calamata olives, fresh tomatoes

Tilapia Arrosto Al Forno Oven roasted herb and parmesan crusted tilapia with lemon butter caper sauce and seasonal vegetables

Petto Di Pollo Alla Paillard Chicken breast alla paillard, grilled and served with an arugula, cherry tomato, and parmesan cheese salad

Filetto Di Salmon Alla Griglia Grilled 6 oz. Fresh herb crusted filet of salmon over orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese

Costolette Brasate Braised veal short ribs over zucchini and cheese risotto with a red wine reduction sauce

Maiale Alla Griglia Grilled medallions of pork tenderloin with vegetables and a red wine and grainy mustard sauce

Antonio Sasa Wine Dinner

Reception

Crostini di Salmone Affumicato Smoked salmon, shallots, creme fraiche, chives Options: Crostini 2011 Soave, Antonio Sasa, Veneto

Prima

Carpaccio di Manzo Raw beef tenderloin, sea salt, shaved parmeggiano, fried capers Options: 2009 Etna Rosso, Antonio Sasa, Sicilia, Additional ½ glass (+5.00)

Seconde

Sacchetti Ripieno Di Formaggio E Tartuffi Neri Black truffle and cheese stuffed beggar’s purses, creamy marsala, crumbled toasted walnuts, white truffle EVOO Options: 2008 Barolo, Antonio Sasa, Piemonte, Additional ½ glass (+7.00)

La Pietanza

Sella d’Agnello con Polenta di Mascarpone Roasted rack of lamb, baked mascarpone polenta, Brussel sprouts, baby carrots, chianti wine demi glaze Options: 2008 Brunello di Montalcino “Martina,” Antonio Sasa, Toscana, Additional ½ glass (+9.00)

Tormaggio

Panna Cotta di Vanilla Vanilla bean panna cotta, mixed berries, pomegranate glaze Options: 2011 Ripasso, Antonio Sasa, Veneto, Additional ½ glass (+4.00)

Wine

By the Glass

8.50 Pinot Grigio, PrimaTerra Venezie

7.50 Chardonnay, Fox Brook

9.75 Chardonnay, Wente Morning Fog S.F

9.75 Sauvignon Blanc, Wente

7.50 White Zinfandel, Beringer Napa

10.95 Pinot Noir, Estancia Monterey

8.50 Chianti Classico, Poggio Basso

7.50 Merlot, Fox Brook

9.95 Malbec, Uno, Argentina

9.75 Cabernet Sauvignon Wente

12.50 Ripasso, Cesari (Veneto)

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

45.00 Brut Prestige, Mumm Cuvee Napa NV

69.00 White Star, Moet and Chandon (France) NV

115.00 Tattinger NV France

55.00 Tattinger NV France, half bottle

195.00 Dom Perignon, Moet and Chandon (France)

Italian White Wines

36.00 Pighin

45.00 Jermann

54.00 Santa Margherita

Various Italian White Varietals

49.00 Jermann, Chardonnay

49.00 Fiano di Avellino, Campania

49.00 Gavi di Gavi, Figini Piemonte

American Chardonnay

29.00 Kenwood Yalupa Vineyard, Sonoma

34.00 Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve

39.00 Robert Stemmler, Carneros

45.00 Ferrari Carano Alexander Valley

53.00 Robert Mondavi Napa

59.00 Jordan Russian River Valley

67.00 Far Niente Oakville Estates

78.00 Cakebread Napa

89.00 Grgich Hills Napa

Various White Varietals

28.00 Blufeld Medium Sweet Mosel, Germany

29.00 Chateau St. Michele Riesling, Washington

39.00 Fritz Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek, Sonoma

41.00 Ferrari Carrano Fume Blanc, Alexander Valley

Staff Favorites

45.00 Luna Napa Sangiovese

39.00 Oberon Napa Cabernet

41.00 Falanghina Delicious White Wine of Campania

46.00 Isabel Mondavi Pinot Noir Willamette,

35.00 Sterling Sauvignon Blanc, Napa

31.00 Estancia Pinot Grigio, California

Italian Red Wines

33.00 Chianti Classico, San Felice, 07

45.00 Chianti Riserva, Castello Banfi, 07

56.00 Chianti Classico, Ruffino “Tan Label”

66.00 Chianti Riserva, Marchese, Antinori, 06

75.00 Chianti Riserva, Poggio Rosso, 04 Single Vinyard, 90 % Sangiovese 10% Cabernet

87.00 Brunello di Montalcino, Campogiovanni, 05

116.00 Brunello di Montalcino, Altesino, 04

119.00 Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, 04

Super Tuscan & Umbrian Wines

37.00 Dogajolo Young Super Tuscan, Carpineto, 09

54.00 Lucente Frescobaldi, 07

59.00 Le Volte Tenuta Dell”Ornllaia, Bolgheri, 08

95.00 Vigorello Castelnuovo Berardenga, 04 45% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet 15% Merlot

159.00 Tignanello Antinori, Bolgheri, 06

269.00 Ornelllaia, TenutaDell”Ornellaia, Bolgheri

Amarone di Veneto

45.00 Cesari Mara Ripasso, 08

82.00 Cesari, 06

75.00 Sartori di Verona, 07

99.00 Tommasi, 06

Barbera, Barolo e Nebbiolo

45.00 Barbera D”Alba Renatto Ratti

49.00 Nebbiolo D”Alba Renato Ratti

79.00 Barolo, Massolino

75.00 Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo

California Cabernet Sauvignon

34.00 B. V. Napa Vinyards, Napa, 07

49.00 Beringer Knights Valley, Sonoma, 07

55.00 Conn Creek Limited Release, Napa, 06

59.00 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley, 07

46.00 Clos d Bois Sonoma Reserve, 07

78.00 Heitz Cellar St. Helena, Napa 05

89.00 Stags Leap Cellars Artemis Vinyard, Napa 07

94.00 Groth Oakville Estates Napa 07

115.00 Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Sonoma 06

124.00 Caymus Rutherford, Napa

Merlot

34.00 Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve, Sonoma 07

39.00 Sterling Vineyard Napa 08

44.00 Ferrari Carano Sonoma 08

Pinot Noir

39.00 Gloria Ferrer Carneros 07

45.00 La Crema Monterrey 09

55.00 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley 08

Blends & Other Varietals

38.00 Steel Zinfandel Pacini SingleVinyard 08

Ferrari Carrano Sienna

92.00 Anthology, Conn Creek 06

Cabernet, Cab Franc, Merlot and Petit Syrah

Menu for La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

Dinner

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers

Le Insalata Verdi - Garden Greens

Pasta E Risotto

Le Specialita Di Pesce - Seafood Specialities

Le Specialita Della Grotta - La Grotta Specialties

Contorni E Veduri - Side Plates and Vegetables

Side Plate of Vegetables

Dolce Fine

Italian Glossary for Beginners

Dolce Fine

Stimulus

Starters

Main

Antonio Sasa Wine Dinner

Reception

Prima

Seconde

La Pietanza

Tormaggio

Wine

By the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Italian White Wines

Various Italian White Varietals

American Chardonnay

Various White Varietals

Staff Favorites

Italian Red Wines

Super Tuscan & Umbrian Wines

Amarone di Veneto

Barbera, Barolo e Nebbiolo

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Pinot Noir

Blends & Other Varietals

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Menu for La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

Dinner

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers​

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers​

Le Insalata Verdi - Garden Greens​

Pasta E Risotto​

Le Specialita Di Pesce - Seafood Specialities​

Le Specialita Della Grotta - La Grotta Specialties​

Contorni E Veduri - Side Plates and Vegetables​

Side Plate of Vegetables

Dolce Fine​

Italian Glossary for Beginners​

Dolce Fine

Stimulus

Starters​

Main​

Antonio Sasa Wine Dinner

Reception​

Prima​

Seconde​

La Pietanza​

Tormaggio​

Wine

By the Glass​

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Italian White Wines

Various Italian White Varietals

American Chardonnay

Various White Varietals

Staff Favorites​

Italian Red Wines

Super Tuscan & Umbrian Wines

Amarone di Veneto

Barbera, Barolo e Nebbiolo

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Pinot Noir

Blends & Other Varietals​

Best of Citysearch

Partner Sites:

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers

Le Insalata Verdi - Garden Greens

Pasta E Risotto

Le Specialita Di Pesce - Seafood Specialities

Le Specialita Della Grotta - La Grotta Specialties

Contorni E Veduri - Side Plates and Vegetables

Dolce Fine

Italian Glossary for Beginners

Starters

Main

Reception

Prima

Seconde

La Pietanza

Tormaggio

By the Glass

Staff Favorites

Blends & Other Varietals