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Our Menu

LunchDinnerRestaurant Week

*This item may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Parties of 6 or more are subject to 20% gratuity

Appetizers

Polpettine

$11.00
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

Prosciutto & Burrata

$15.00
Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

Caprese

$11.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil

Bruschetta

$8.50
Toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil

Mussels

$13.00
Sauteed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

Salads

Mista

$9.00
Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing

Cesare

$10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

Salmone*

$16.00
Marinated grilled salmon over mixed field greens, topped with slivered almonds croutons, tossed in our citrus dressing

Pollo

$14.00
Grilled chicken breast over field greens, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, crumpled blue cheese and Italian goat cheese dressing

Tonno

$14.00
Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

Italiano

$14.00
Italian cold cuts, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic dressing

Classico

$14.00
Sshaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes

Tuna

$14.00
Italian tuna in olive oil, mayonnaise, artichoke, provolone, lettuce and tomatoes

Pasta

Split Portions + $2

Bolognese photo

Bolognese

$17.00
Spaghetti with Bolognese meat sauce

Lasagna

$18.00
Classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese

Amatriciana

$17.00
Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese

Penne Alla Vodka

$14.00
Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé | Add Chicken $4 or Shrimp $5

Vongole

$18.00
Linguini with clams in white wine, garlic sauce or tomato sauce

Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

$14.00
Homemade egg fettuccine tossed in butter, a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Side Dishes

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce & Basil

$6.00

Sautéed Broccoli

$6.00

Roasted Potatoes

$6.00

Entrees

Tilapia

$18.00
Fresh tilapia sautéed in white wine, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers & parsley
Pollo Al Limone photo

Pollo Al Limone

$15.00
Chicken scaloppini sautéed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce

Marsala

$17.00
Chicken scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms

Saltimbocca

$18.00
Veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce
Milanese photo

Milanese

$16.00
Pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce

Pollo Parmigiana

$15.00
Breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Add our Fresh Homemade Pasta

Add Fresh Homemade Pasta

$4.00

*This item may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Parties of 6 or more are subject to 20% gratuity

Appetizers

Antipasto Toscano

$24.00/serves 2
$32.00/serves 4
Selection of assorted salamiand imported cheeses

Carpaccio*

$19.00
Beef tenderloin, shaved parmigiano, arugula lemon, olive oil

Funghi

$16.00
Fresh large button mushrooms stuffed with mixed ricotta and ground sweet Italian sausage, topped with melted mozzarella over reduced cognac cream sauce

Bruschetta

$11.00
Toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil

Calamaretti In Umido

$17.00
Baby calamari, sautéed with baby green peas, in a light, spicy, fresh tomato sauce

Prosciutto & Burrata

$19.00
Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

Mussels

$18.00
Sautéed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

Polpettine

$14.00
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

Shrimp Diavola

$18.00
Shrimp gently sautéed, toasted garlic, Fresh tomato, crushed chili peppers

Caprese

$16.00
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil

Zuppa Del Giorno

$11.00

Pasta

Split Portion +$3 | Gnocchi & Fresh Pasta Daily Made

Bolognese

$24.00
Veal, pork and beef, in a fresh tomato sauce

Lasagna

$26.00
Classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese

Amatriciana

$25.00
Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese

Vongole Veraci

$27.00
Linguini with white wine, garlic, parsley, and fresh baby clams
Sorrento photo

Sorrento

$27.00
Fettuccine with shrimp, baby spinach and sun dried tomato sauteed in a chardonnay aurora sauce

Polpette

$24.00
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

Penne Alla Vodka

$19.00
Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé | Add Chicken $4 or Shrimp $5

Carbonara

$25.00
Rigatoni pasta with Guanciale from Amatrice, eggs, black pepper, & Pecorino Romano cheese
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina photo

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

$26.00
Homemade potato dumplings in a tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella

Homemade Ravioli

$26.00
Daily made spinach and ricotta ravioli
Scogliera photo

Scogliera

$34.00
Linguine with mussels, shrimp, calamari and clams in a spicy marinara sauce

Boscaiola

$26.00
Rigatoni tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with Italian sausage, broccoli, wild mushrooms and baby sweet peas

Buttara

$25.00
Rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage with sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce

Linguine Alla Genovese

$27.00
Linguine with shrimp, roasted pine nuts and tossed in a light basil pesto sauce

Salads

Mista

$11.00
Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing

Fresca

$11.00
Field greens tossed with julienne pears, caramelized walnuts, and raisins with gorgonzola honey dressing

Cesare

$11.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

Spinaci

$12.00
Baby spinach, crispy bacon, pistacchio and goat cheese with balsamic dressing

Entrees

Eggplant Parmigiana

$26.00
Fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmigiano reggiano

Cotoletta Alla Milanese

$26.00
Pan seared, lightly breaded chicken breast, served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes
Saltimbocca Alla Romana photo

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

$29.00
Veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce

Pollo I Vitello Marsala

$27.00/+
Chicken or veal scaloppini sautéed in a marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms | Chicken $27.00, Veal $29.00

NC Mountain Trout

$26.00
Pan-seared in white wine and capers, topped with a lemon butter sauce

Salmone*

$29.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon sautéed with artichokes and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic vinegar reduction

Pollo I Vitello Al Limone

$27.00/+
Chicken or veal sautéed with lemon, butter capers and white wine sauce | Chicken $27.00, Veal $29.00

Grilled Skirt Steak*

$36.00
Sliced skirt steak with a side of forest mushrooms and roasted potatoes

Pollo Parmigiana

$27.00
Pan-seared, lightly breaded chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

Side Dishes

Pasta

$9.00
Tomato sauce or olive oil and garlic

Broccoli

$9.00
Sauteed with olive oil and garlic

Spinaci

$9.00
In olive oil and garlic

Crispy Potatoes

$9.00
Oven roasted with rosemary and garlic

Add our Fresh Homemade Pasta

Add Our Fresh Homemade Pasta

$4.00

Charlotte Queen’s Feast $55.00 per Person(Does Not Include Tax Andgratuity)

Appetizer

Choice of One

Prosciutto & Burrata

Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

Funghi

Fresh large button mushrooms stuffed with mixed ricotta and sweet Italian sausage, toppedwith chopped melted mozzarella over a reduced cognac creme sauce

Dolce Salad

Mixed greens, red and green apple, caramelized walnuts tossed in an orange dressing

Insalata Tricolore

Ciliegine mozzarella, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions in a lemon citrus dressing

Soup

Lobster bisque

Entrees

Choice of One

Gnocchi

Our famous homemade gnocchi in amatriciana sauce with imported guanciale

Scampi

Linguine pasta with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and baby arugula tossed in a scampi sauce

Ravioli

Braised beef ravioli with mushrooms and spinach tossed with butter and Sage

Cinghiale

Pappardelle in a wild boar ragu

Trota

Pan-seared NC mountain trout topped with crab, seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and a roasted red pepper scallion crème sauce

Vitello

Pan-seared veal with baby artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce

Carre D'agnello

Lamb chops marinated with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, served with the side of the day

Branzino

Pan-seared butterflied branzino with shrimp, cherry tomatoes in a scampi sauce

Eggplant Parmigiana

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and cheese

Dessert

Choice of One

Italian Cheesecake

Homemade mascarpone cheesecake topped with strawberry puree

Limoncello Cake

Lemon cake with limoncello liqueur topped with sweet limoncello glaze

Homemade Tiramisu

Lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone creme, shaved dark chocolate

Cannoli

Traditional Italian cannoli
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