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La Giara Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $15 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Wed, 11am-11pm; Thu-Sat, 11am-11:30pm; Sun, 10am-10:30pm
  • Delivery Area:
    24th St. to 44th St., First Ave. to Fifth Ave.

appetizers
Bruschetta al Prosciutto toasted country bread with parma prosciutto & smoked mozzarella       9
Calamari Alla Griglia grilled calamari over zucchini in lemon & extra virgin olive oil       10
Parmigiana di Melenzane baked layers of eggplant tomato, mozzarella & basil       9
Polipo Grigliato grilled octopus over celery & potato salad with paprika oil       12
Polpette Alla Barese small veal meatballs in tomato sauce with wilted spinach over polenta       10
Piadina Emiliana grilled pizza stuffed with taleggio cheese and prosciutto di parma       9
Cozze al Pepe Nero peppered mussels in lemon broth with garlic bruschetta       9
salads
Insalata Mista radicchio, arugola & endive in lemon dressing       7
Pere Noci E Gorgonzola roasted pears, italian gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and mesclun in balsamic glaze       9
Winter Salad red beets, lentils & pecorino romano over mesclun       8
Mozzarella di Bufala E Pomodoro bufala milk mozzarella, ripe tomato & basil       11
Carciofi Fritti fried artichokes with parmesan & salted ricotta cheese over wild arugola       10
most popular $16
Raviolo Aperto porcini mushroom open raviolo in butter truffle sauce      
Cavatelli "mac and cheese" cork screw pasta, wild boar sausage fontina cheese      
Macinata di Kobe kobe beef burger vine-ripe tomato, smoked mozzarella      
Brasato al Vino Rosso short ribs braised in red wine over fried polenta      
pasta
Pappardelle al Cinghiale homemade wide noodles in marinated wild boar stew       16
Gnocchi di Barbietola al Gorgonzola con le Noci red beets potato dumplings, italian gorgonzola cheese and walnuts       15
Pasta al Forno della Domenica old school bechamel lasagna       14
Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe roman tonnarelli pasta, roman pecorino cheese and black pepper       13
Tagliatelle Integrali con Polpette di Vitello whole wheat tagliatelle with veal meatball ragu       14
Linguini Ai Frutti di Mare wide spaghetti with seafood in garlic and oil       16
Fusilli al Ferretto con Salsiccia E Piselli fresh twisted pasta, sausages, peas in a creamy sauce       15
Cavatelli in Salsa D’agnello cork screw pasta, lamb sauce, eggplant, smoked bufala provolone       15
Tagliatelle Emiliane narrow fettuccine in a traditional bolognese ragu`       13
Cappellacci di Spinaci E Ricotta ravioli with spinach and ricotta over prosciutto in sage butter       16
Paccheri Alle Melanzane wide rigatoni with eggplant, tomato and aged ricotta cheese       14
secondi
Branzino Ai Carciofi filet of mediterranean sea bass, small artichoke, cherry tomato and zucchini       20
Stinco di Agnello con Risotto braised lamb shank over porcini mushrooms risotto       18
Scaloppine di Pollo Alla Golosa chicken breast scaloppine, tomato sauce and smoked mozzarella       16
Salmone Ai Capperi E Limone pan roasted salmon filet in lemon and caper sauce over garlic spinach       18
Bistecca di Firenze grilled 8 oz sirloin steak over wild arugola and parmigiano reggiano in the style of florence       19
sides $7
Broccoli al Salto broccoli rapa in garlic and oil      
Zucchini Fritti fried zucchini      
Patate Fritte All’olio Tartufato french fries in truffle oil      
dolci $7
Caprese chocolate and almond flourless cake      
Crespelle al Cioccolato warm crepes filled with molted chocolate and sugared walnuts      
Tiramisu trifle of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and espresso      
Mascarpone Cheesecake ricotta and mascarpone cheese cake with berry compote      
Le Zeppole fried cream puffs filled with vanilla custard-hot and delicious      

lunch prix fixe $14.95

Traditional With a Twist Lunch special. 2 Courses

appetizer
Soup of the Day      
Eggplant Parmigiana      
Mesclun Greens and Parmesan Cheese Salad      
Grilled Calamari Over Sautéed Zucchini      
Fried Artichokes with dry ricotta cheese and arugola salad      
Steamed Pepper Mussels      
Red Beet and Gorgonzola Salad      
Toasted Country Bread with prosciutto and smoked mozzarella      
entrée
Rigatoni with sweet peas and sausage in creamy tomato sauce      
Penne with smoked salmon in creamed tomatoes sauce      
Pappardelle Bolognese      
Gnocchi with fresh tomato and smoked mozzarella      
Penne Arrabbiata in spicy tomato sauce      
Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe in pecorino romano & cracked pepper      
Classic Bechamel Layered Lasagna      
Chicken paillard, Grilled Chicken Cutlet served with roasted potatoes      
Chicken Breast Milanese Style      
Grilled 4oz Salmon Fillet with garlic spinach      
Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Over Fried Polenta      
Veal Meatballs with wilted spinach and soft polenta      
Kobe Beef Burger add fries       2
Add Cheese       2

lunch prix fixe - wine by the glass $5

red
Montepulciano      
Syrah Reserve      
white
Pinot Grigio      
Trebbiano      
italian beer $3
Moretti      
Peroni      
try our chef’s signature dishes
Kobe Beef Burger      
Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe      
Classic Lasagna      

brunch

eggs & omelettes
Eggs Benedict with choice of canadian bacon, smoked salmon or spinach       11.50
Two Eggs Any style, 8 Grain toast, Bacon and Country Potatoes       9
Spaghetti Frittata with parmesan cheese       9
Season Vegetables Frittata with country potatoes       10
Goat Cheese & Spinach Omelets       9
Tomatoes & Basil Omelets       9
Mushrooms & Spinach Omelets       9
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Crème Cheese Omelets       10
Fried Egg Sandwich with prosciutto, arugola & parmigiano       9.50
Egg White Omelets Add       2
country morning
Granola, Low Fat Yogurt and Fresh Seasonal Fruit       9
French Toast with whipped butter, maple syrup and fresh berries       9
Classic Pancakes with bananas, strawberries and maple syrup       10
Blueberry Pancakes topped with berries and whipped butter       10
Chocolate Pancakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream       10
lunch fare
Soup of the Day       7.50
Fried Calamari with marinara sauce       9
Sauteed Mussels       8.50
Spinach Salad with goat cheese, bacon, hard boiled eggs and mushrooms       9.50
Beef Burger with fries       10
Cheese Burger mozzarella or fontina cheese add       2
Fettuccine Bolognese       11.50
Penne with smoked salmon & vodka sauce       11.50
Classic Caesar Salad with marinated grilled chicken breast       10.50
Grilled Salmon Over Mesclun Salad in Sage Vinaigrette       11.50
grilled sandwiches $10
Pressed Grilled on Ciabatta Bread
Marinated Chicken breast, Eggplant & Zucchini with creamy celery sauce      
Speck (air Dried ham), fontina, Portobello Mushrooms with olivetapenade      
Prosciutto, Smoked Mozzarella and Arugola      
Roasted eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, Red onions, Arugola & Goat Cheese      
side orders $4
Bacon      
Sautéed Spinach      
Country Potatoes and Fries      
drinks & beverages
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice       4.50
Mimosa       6.50
Bloody Mary       6.50
specials
Monday Night all pastas on the menu. from 5pm to 11pm       9
Tuesday Night 3 course meal. from 5pm to 11pm       25
Wednesday Night select wine bottles 1/2 price      
Thursday Night ladies night!! half price on selected drinks      
Saturday & Sunday Brunch buy a mimosa or bloody mary with a main course and get unlimited refills      

delivery & take out

appetizers
Bruschetta al Prosciutto toasted country bread with parma prosciutto and smoked mozzarella       9
Parmigiana di Melenzane baked layers of eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil       9
Polpette Alla Barese small veal meatballs in tomato sauce with wilted spinach over polenta       10
Cozze al Pepe Nero peppered mussels in lemon broth with garlic bruschetta       9
Calamari Alla Griglia grilled calamari over zucchini in lemon and extra virgin olive oil       10
Polipo Grigliato grilled octopus over celery and potato salad with paprika oil       12
Piadina Emiliana grilled pizza stuffed with taleggio cheese and prosciutto di parma       9
salads
Salad Dressing Served on the side. Extra Salad Dressing $1
Insalata Mista radicchio, arugula and endive with lemon dressing       7
Winter Salad red beets, lentils and pecorino romano cheese over mesclun       8
Salad Dressing choice: Red Wine vinaigrette, Balsamic vinaigrette, Lemon Dressing, No dressing      
Carciofi Fritti Salad fried artichokes with parmesan and salted ricotta cheese over wild arugola       10
Salad Dressing choice: Red Wine vinaigrette, Balsamic vinaigrette, Lemon Dressing, No dressing      
Pere Noci E Gorgonzola roasted pears, italian gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and mesclun with balsamic glaze       9
Mozzarella di Bufala E Pomodoro Salad bufala milk mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil       11
Salad Dressing choice: Red Wine vinaigrette, Balsamic vinaigrette, Lemon Dressing, No dressing      
pasta
Pappardelle al Cinghiale homemade wide noodles in marinated wild boar stew       16
Pasta al Forno della Domenica old school bechamel lasagna       14
Tagliatelle Integrali con Polpette di Vitello whole wheat tagliatelle with veal meatball ragu       14
Fusilli al Ferretto con Salsiccia E Piselli fresh twisted pasta, sausages and peas in a creamy sauce       15
Tagliatelle Emiliane narrow fettuccine in a traditional bolognese ragu       13
Paccheri Alle Melanzane wide rigatoni with eggplant, tomato and aged ricotta cheese       14
Gnocchi di Barbietola al Gorgonzola con le Noci red beets, potato dumplings, italian gorgonzola cheese and walnuts       15
Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe roman tonnarelli pasta, roman pecorino cheese and black pepper       13
Linguini Ai Frutti di Mare wide spaghetti with seafood in garlic and oil       16
Cavatelli in Salsa D'agnello cork screw pasta, lamb sauce, eggplant and smoked bufala provolone       15
Cappellacci di Spinaci E Ricotta ravioli with spinach and ricotta over prosciutto in sage butter       16
secondi
Branzino Ai Carciofi filet of mediterranean sea bass, small artichoke, cherry tomato and zucchini       20
Scaloppine di Pollo Alla Golosa chicken breast scaloppine, tomato sauce and smoked mozzarella       16
Bistecca di Firenze grilled 8 oz. sirloin steak over wild arugula and parmigiano reggiano cheese in the style of florence       19
Stinco di Agnello con Risotto braised lamb shank over porcini mushrooms risotto       18
Salmone Ai Capperi E Limone pan-roasted salmon fillet in lemon and caper sauce over garlic spinach       18
most popular dishes $16
Raviolo Aperto porcini mushroom open raviolo in butter truffle sauce      
Macinata di Kobe kobe beef burger, vine-ripe tomato and smoked mozzarella      
Cavatelli "mac & cheese" cork screw pasta, wild boar sausage and fontina cheese      
Brasato al Vino Rosso short ribs braised in red wine over fried polenta      
sides $7
Broccoli al Salto broccoli rapa in garlic and oil      
Patate Fritte All'olio Tartufato french fries in truffle oil      
Zucchini Fritti fried zucchini      
dolci $7
Caprese chocolate and almond flourless cake      
Tiramisu trifle of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and espresso      
beverages
San Pelligrino       (1lt) 6
Canned Soda soda choice: coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale       2.50
Panna Water non-sparkling       (1lt) 6
Juice juice choice: cranberry, orange, pineapple, grapefruit, tomato       3
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