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Primitivo Osteria Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, 11:30am-11pm
  • Delivery Area:
    Christopher St. to 23rd St., Fifth Ave. to West Side Hwy.

zuppa

Zuppa del Giorno soup made fresh daily       6

insalate

Di Campo organic mixed greens, plum tomato, red onions, carrots, italian dressing       7
Cesare traditional style caesar salad       7
W/ Anchovies       add 1
Di Pera thinly sliced pear, fontina cheese, arugula, walnuts, crispy bacon, lemon dressing       8
Spinaci organic baby spinach, crispy bacon bits, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette       8
Tre Amici sliced red beets, red onions, beefsteak tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese       8
Barbiettola organic mixed greens, sliced red beets, broiled breaded goat cheese       8
Portobello E Pecorino portobello mushrooms, arugula, peppers, pecorino romano cheese       9
Di Bufala imported bufala mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil       11

antipasti

Zucchini Fritti lightly fried zucchini with spicy fra diavolo sauce       8
Calamari fried baby calamari with spicy fra diavolo sauce       9
Verdure Alla Griglia grilled seasonal vegetables       9
Cozze Primitivo steamed mussels, fresh herbs, white wine broth       9
Melone prociutto di parma and cantaloupe       9
Carpaccio di Manzo paper thin slices of raw beef, arugula, parmigiano cheese       10
Polipo grilled baby portuguese octopus, arugula, diced tomatoes, lemon dressing       10
Prataioli Ripieni stuffed mushrooms caps, pancetta, herbed bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese       10
Tartar di Salmone salmon, egg white, red onion, capers, lemon dressing       10
Melanzane Alla Rollatini rolled breaded eggplant, ricotta cheese, pink cream sauce       11
Misto Platter selection of imported cured meats, cheeses, olives anchovies, roasted peppers, stuffed mushrooms       15
Half Order For One       10

risotto

Risotto Gorgonzola arborio rice, spinach, gorgonzola cheese       15
Risotto Gamberoni arborio rice, green peas, tiger shrimps       16
Risotto Alla Pescatore arborio rice, shrimps, calamari, clams, spicy tomato sauce       17

pasta secca

Penne Margherita tomato basil sauce with melted mozzarella cheese       10
Penne Alla Puttanesca spicy tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, capers       10
Pennette Campagnola cauliflower, garlic, olive oil, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs       10
Rigatoni Alla Siciliana eggplant, tomato, basil, grated ricotta salata       11
Fusilli Norcia sweet and hot italian sausage ragu, creamy pink aurora sauce       12
Melanzane baked eggplant, mozzarella cheese, basil, spaghetti pomodoro       12
Rigatoni Pollo Pazzo chicken, garlic, basil, sundried tomatoes, creamy pink vodka sauce       13
Linguine manila clams, herbs, white wine or red sauce       13
Spaghetti Alla Casalinga seasoned meatballs, herbs, hearty marinara sauce       14
Bucatini Alla Spiaggia tubular pasta, grilled baby portuguese octopus, spicy tomato sauce       14
Oricchiette Amatriciana prosciutto, onions, tomato sauce, pecorino ramano cheese       14
Spaghetti Carbonara pancetta, onions, egg batter, cream sauce       14
With Grilled Chicken       17
With Grilled Shrimp       19

pasta fatta in casa

Homemade Pasta

Trenette al Pesto green linguine, garlic basil pesto, pinoli nuts       13
Cavatelli Alla Bolognese tomato, basil, hearty country meat sauce       13
Pappardelle Ai Funghi ribbons of pasta, mixed mushrooms, herbs, truffle oil sauce       14
Tortellini meat filled tortellini, mushrooms, peas, prosciutto, creamy parmigiano sauce       14
Malfatti chopped salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, garlic and olive oil sauce       14
Ravioli Alla Vodka herbed goat cheese, sun-dried tomato filled ravioli, pink vodka sauce       14
Gnocchi Alla Sorentina potato dumplings, tomato, basil, melted mozzarella cheese       13
Strozzapreti strozzapreti pasta with veal & vegetable ragu       15
Mezze Lune D'aragosta half-moon shaped ravioli filled with lobster meat, creamy brandy shrimp sauce       16
Daily House Pasta Special ask for today's daily special when placing your order (priced accordingly)       pa

secondi

Pollo al Paillard grilled chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onions, roasted potato       15
Parmigiana della Mamma breaded chicken breast, parmesan, spaghetti pomodoro       16
Pollo Rustico sauteed chicken breast, roasted peppers, sweet sausage, black olives, shallots, seasonal vegetable & potato       17
Scaloppine Piccata sauteed veal cutlets, lemons, capers, white wine, vegetable & potato       17
Scaloppine Saltimbocca sauteed veal cutlets, sage, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, seasonal vegetable & potato       18
Salmone grilled north atlantic salmon, lite mustard sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       17
Branzino grilled mediterranean sea bass, lemon wedge, olive oil, mixed grilled vegetables       18
Il Cioppino "fruits of the sea", traditional italian stew, garlic & white wine saffron broth       19
Scampi Alla Francese sauteed jumbo shrimp, egg batter, white wine and lemon sauce       22
Fileto di Maiale roasted pork tenderloin, portobello mushrooms, brown sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       18
Skirt Steak grilled skirt steak topped with salsa verde sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       18
Costellete di Manzo slow cooked beef short ribs, barolo wine, mushrooms, whole wheat pappardelle ribbons of pasta       20
Stinco di Agnello braised lamb shank, porcini mushrooms, risotto milanese       20
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina grilled rib-eye steak, chianti wine reduction, vegetable & potato       23
Daily House Meat/fish Special ask for today's daily specials when placing your order. (priced accordingly)       pa

contorni

Pane D'aglio fresh baked garlic bread       4
Bruschetta diced onions, cilantro, basil & tomatoes on tuscan bread       4
Stagional di Patate roasted or mashed       5
Polenta soft style cornmeal       5
Verdure del Giorno vegetable of the day, served steamed or sauteed       6
Cavolfiore baked cauliflower "au gratin"       6
Sausage imported sweet or hot italian       5
Meatballs (3) lean seasoned ground, served with side of marinara sauce       6

dolci

Panna Cotta vanilla custard pudding, wild berry sauce       6
Tartina al Cioccolato chocolate torte with hazelnut gelato       6
Tiramisu traditional homemade style       6
Fragolette Miste seasonal berries, amaretto cookie crumbs, whipped cream       6
Gelato chocolate, vanilla and hazelnut flavors       6
Sorbetti strawberry, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, lemon       6
Tres Leches braised sponge cake, strawberry, banana, whipped cream       6
Caprese chocolate almond flour cake       6

catering

Half Tray - (10 pp), Full Tray - (20 pp)

insalata
Cesare     1/2 tray 40   full tray 70
Di Campo     1/2 tray 40   full tray 70
Spinaci     1/2 tray 55   full tray 100
antipasti
Prataioli Ripieni     1/2 tray 55   full tray 100
Calamari     1/2 tray 65   full tray 120
Antipasto Misto     1/2 tray 90   full tray 160
pastas
Penne Puttanesca     1/2 tray 55   full tray 100
Pasta Primavera     1/2 tray 60   full tray 110
Rigatoni Sicilana     1/2 tray 65   full tray 120
Fusilli Norcia     1/2 tray 70   full tray 130
sides
Garlic Bread     1/2 tray 25   full tray 40
Meat Balls     1/2 tray 50   full tray 90
Sweet & Hot Sausage     1/2 tray 45   full tray 80
dessert
Tiramisu     1/2 tray 65   full tray 120

prix-fixe dinner $19.95

Served 5:00pm Till 11:00pm Sunday Thru thursday, Available All night, Dine-in only! Soup or salad, entreé Plus Dessert

zuppa o insalata
Di Campo organic mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, red onions      
Zuppa made fresh daily      
Caesar traditional style       add 1
With Anchovies       add 1
entrées
Melanzane baked eggplant, light tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese      
Penne Puttanesca spicy tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, basil, garlic, capers      
Capellini Primavera mixed garden vegetables, garlic, extra virgin olive oil      
Rigatoni Alla Siciliana eggplant, tomato, basil, grated ricotta salata      
Pappardelle Ai Funghi homemade ribbons of pasta, mixed mushrooms, herbs, garlic, truffle oil       add 1
Spaghetti seasoned meatballs with mixed herbs, hearty marinara sauce       add 2
Pollo Parmigiana della Mamma dino's secret recipe, breaded chicken breast, parmesan cheese, spaghetti pomodoro       add 2
Linguine Alla Vongole manila clams, herbs, choice of white or red sauce       add 3
Skirt Steak grilled as you like, salsa verde sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       add 4
Veal Piccata veal cutlets, white wine, capers, seasonal vegetable & potato       add 4
Pollo al Limone chicken breast, white wine, capers, seasonal vegetable & potato, lemon sauce       add 4
Salmon Alla Griglia grilled salmon fillet, lemon sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       add 4
dolci
Tiramisu      
Panna Cotta unique regional desserts      
Gelato      
caraffa di vino
Red or White Wine     500ml 14   750ml 20

prix-fixe lunch

Served 11:30am Till 4:00pm Monday Thru friday, Entrée Price includes: Soup or Salad Plus Beverage

zuppa o insalata
Di Campo organic mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, red      
Zuppa made fresh daily      
Caesar traditional style      
With Anchovies       add 1
entrées
Panini di Tonno tuna salad sandwich, bacon, arugula, filone bread, french fries       8.95
Capellini Primavera mixed garden vegetables, garlic, extra virgin olive oil       9.95
Melanzane baked eggplant, light tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti pomodoro       10.95
Char-broiled Hamburger 8 oz. burger, onions, tomato, lettuce, french fries, american or cheddar cheese       10.95
Pollo Parmigiana Hero breaded chicken, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, french fries       10.95
Insalata di Sesame con Pollo grilled or sautéed chicken, mixed greens, zucchini, carrots, sesame seed dressing       10.95
Spaghetti Arrabbiata hearty tomato sauce, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes       8.95
Penne Puttanesca spicy tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, garlic, sicilian capers       9.95
Rigatoni Alla Siciliana tomato, eggplant, basil, grated ricotta salata       10.95
Fusilli Norcia sweet & hot italian sausage, light tomato ragu       10.95
Meatball Parmigiana Hero seasoned meatballs, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, spaghetti pomodoro       10.95
Insalata di Cesare con Pollo grilled or sautéed chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese       10.95
Omelets Your Way three eggs, french fries, white toast plus choice of any two items: onions, tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, bacon, ham, sausage, mixed peppers, scallions, cheddar, mozzarella or fontina cheese       10.95
Additional Item       add 1
All White Omelet       add 2
Pollo al Limone chicken breast, white wine, capers, lemon sauce, seasonal vegetable & potato       11.95
Fettuccine Bianche mixed mushrooms, herbs, chicken, light porcini cream sauce       12.95
Pollo al Paillard grilled chicken, arugula, red onions, plum tomatoes       12.95
Salmone Alla Griglia grilled salmon fillet, lemon sauce seasonal vegetable & potato       13.95
bevande
Choice of One
Pepsi      
Diet Pepsi      
Ginger Ale      
7-Up      
Club Soda      
Lemonade      
Coffee      
Iced Coffee      
Hot Tea      
Iced Tea      
caraffa di vino
Red or White Wine     500ml 14   750ml 20

prix-fixe brunch

Served 11:30am Till 4:00pm Saturday & sunday, Entrée Price includes: (choice of one) Two Bloody mary's, Two screwdrivers, Unlimited mimosas! (substitute Alcoholic Beverage for: Juice or Soda Plus Coffee or tea)

entrées
California Melon Bowl mixed seasonal fruit, plain yogurt, granola, honey, cantaloupe       12.95
Eggs Fiorentina sautéed spinach, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fries       12.95
French Toast challah bread, minced strawberry sauce (bacon, canadian bacon or sausage)       13.95
Eggs Benedict canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fries       13.95
Buttermilk Pancakes minced strawberries & maple syrup (bacon, canadian bacon or sausage)       13.95
Eggs Norwegian smoked salmon, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fries       13.95
Lower East Sider plain bagel, lox, tomato, capers, red onions, cream cheese, home fries       13.95
Eggs As You Like It two eggs, home fries, choice of: white toast, english muffin or plain bagel canadian bacon, bacon or sausage       13.95
Char-broiled Hamburger 8 oz. grilled your way, french fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar or american cheese       13.95
Egg, bacon, Mushrooms or Grilled Onions       add 2
Insalata di Cesare con Pollo grilled chicken, traditional style caesar salad       13.95
With Smoked Salmon       add 2
Omelets Your Way three eggs, home fries, white toast plus choice of any two items: onions, tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, bacon, ham, sausage, mixed peppers, scallions, cheddar, mozzarella, american or fontina cheese       14.95
Additional Item       1
All White Omelet       add 2
Pasta Choices served with fresh homemade bread       14.95
Capellini Primavera sautéed mixed vegetables      
Spaghetti al Pomodoro hearty marinara sauce      
Fusilli Norcia italian sausage pink aurora sauce      
Primitivo Platter french toast or blueberry buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage link (minced strawberry sauce & maple syrup)       15.95
Seafood Omelet three eggs, chopped salmon shrimp, tomato, onions, organic mixed greens (white toast, english muffin or plain bagel)       15.95
Steak & Eggs grilled sirloin steak, two eggs, home fries, white toast, english muffin or plain bagel       16.95
on the side
Canadian Bacon bacon, italian sausage link, ham       3
Orange cranberry, grapefruit, tomato, pineapple juice       3
Macchiato cappuccino, espresso       3
For double, Decaf Available       add 2
Assorted Soda diet-soda, coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea       2
English Muffin toast, bagel, home fries, xtra egg, assort. cheeses       2
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