La Veranda

cold antipasto for 2

combination of italian imported cured meat and cheeses with roasted bell peppers caponata and, marinated olives

cheese platter

combination of imported cheeses served with apricot confit

insalata di cesare

romaine lettuce, topped with caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese (anchovies on request)

arugula salad

baby arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan in a lemon vinaigrette dressing

veranda salad

mix mélange green lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, crumble gorgonzola cheese in special house dressing

home made mozzarella caprese

fresh homemade mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil, drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar glaze and extra virgin olive oil

bruschetta trio

crostini bread topped with 1) basil tomato and garlic, 2) caponata, 3) roasted peppers

glams or mussels posillipo

steamed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served in white or red sauce

grilled mediteranean octopus

grilled octopus over a mix chilled salad of olives, celery, cherries tomatoes, chickpeas, red onions, and baby arugula

fried galamari

crispy battered calamari served with marinara sauce

artichoke hearts alla romana

baby artichoke hearts, white wine, garlic topped with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley

meatball

ground beef, veal, pork san marzano tomatoes, topped with ricotta

escargot

sautéed in a white wine garlic sauce, parsley

spaghetti & polpette (meatball)

mammas meatball recipe in a san marzano tomato sauce, topped with whipped ricotta cheese over homemade spaghetti.

melenzana parmiggiana | eggplant parm

layered eggplant,topped with parmesan cheese and melted mozzarella in a san marzano tomato sauce

lasagne della mamma

my family old recipe made with homemade pasta layer, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella cheese, parmesan and fresh basil.

cannelloni rigotta spinach, tomato sauce

a family traditional recipe made with rolled fresh pasta dough filled with ricotta, parmiggiano,spinach,tomato sauce.

veal chop valdostana

160z grilled veal chop topped with prosciutto, fontina cheese, mushrooms.

cioppino di pesce

fish of day, jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari, scallops with garlic oil and fresh chopped tomato in a light fish broth, served with garlic bread.

honey mustard salmon

scottish salmon topped with honey mustard glaze over wood plank served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

branzino (sea bass) livornese

pan seared mediterranean sea bass with onions, garlic, kalamata olives, sicilian capers in a light white wine tomato sauce served with broccoli

house salad

sauteed broccoli rabe with garlic & oil

garlic mashed potatoes

sauteed broccoli or spinach

homemade pasta half order(choice of ravilioni,chitarra spaghetti,fettuggini)

for bolognese, alfredo, marinara, garlic oil

pizzetta

pomodoro sauce and mozzarella

pasta al burro

homemade pasta with butter

pasta al pomodoro or alfredo

spaghetti with tomato sauce or creamy cheese sauce

mac and cheese

pasta with creamy cheddar sauce

chicken finger

breaded chicken tender served with potato fries

grilled salmon

5oz scottish salmon served with potato fries or veggie

rigatoni gacio e pepe

whipped pecorino cheese sauce and fresh ground black pepper

linguini alle vongole/glams

fresh clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley

linguine positano

fresh seafood clams, mussels, calamari, shrimps white wine or marina sauce

paccheri with shrimps in vodka sauce

paccheri with wild caught shrimp, asparagus tips in a creamy vodka sauce

fettugini alla bolognese

chef bolognese sauce (pork veal and beef) and parmesan cheese

pappardelle bosgaiola

pappardelle pasta with, porcini mushrooms bolognese sauce and mascarpone cheese

spaghetti alla carbonara

spaghetti tossed shallots & pancetta, in a creamy egg yolk sauce, aged pecorino cheese, crushed black pepper

bugatini romana (amatriciana)

bucatini pasta (large spaghetti) with onion and pancetta in a san marzano sauce and aged pecorino cheese

fettucini shrimp fra diavolo (spicy)

jumbo shrimp in spicy crushed san marzano tomato sauce, garlic

orecchiette broccoli rabe & sausage

italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino and red peppers flake in a garlic white wine sauce

ravioli veranda

stuffed 4 cheese ravioli with san marzano tomato sauce

gnocchi alla sorrentina

homemade gnocchi with homemade mozzarella in a tomato sauce and parmesan

ravioli di aragosta/lobster

homemade ravioli filled with chunks of maine lobster meat in a brandy creamy sauce

fioghetti pasta ala pera

homemade stuffed pasta purses with pear puree and cheese, in a mascarpone sauce. topped with truffle oil and shaved parmigiana

risotto di mare / seafood

arborio rice fresh seafood, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, finished in smooth creamy light tomato sauce

risotto wild mushrooms

arborio rice, wild mushrooms and mascarpone cheese

pounded pollo alla griglia | grilled

thinly rounded grilled chicken breast served with vegetables and potatoes

alla milanese

breaded chicken cutlet, served with diced fresh mozzarella, tomato, onions & balsamic glaze

chicken marsala

sauteed mushrooms in a marsala wine reduction.served with mashed potatoes

alla parmiggiana

breaded chicken cutlet, topped with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella. served with roasted potato.

cacciatore

chicken on the bone with mushrooms, onions and bell peppers in a white wine and tomato sauce. served with garlic mashed potatoes

chicken francese

chicken breast, in a lemon butter reduction.served with mashed potatoes

veal sgaloppine marsala

veal scaloppine in a marsala wine reduction and mushrooms served with mashed potatoes

veal saltinbogga alla romana

veal scaloppini, topped with sage, mozzarella and prosciutto in a light wine and tomato sauce. served with spinach.

18 oz veal chop parmiggiana

breaded bone in veal chop, topped with san marzano tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. served with garlic mashed potato

costata di maiale / pork chop

broiled pork chop (2) with mashed potatoes bell pepper, onions, balsamic vinegar finished with apricot sauce.

lamb chops

herbs crusted roasted lamb chops, served with polenta and asparagus

ny strip battuta

12 oz grilled certified angus beef served with assorted mushroom and rosemary roasted potatoes. (cooked one temperature)