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Sambuca Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $20 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-11pm; Sun, 3pm-10pm
  • Delivery Area:
    59th St. to 86th St., Central Park West to West Side Hwy.

appetizers
Ind / Fam
Grilled Calamari marinated with fresh garlic     15   25
Garlic Bread a touch of butter & parsley     7   16
Mozzarella en Carrozza sliced bread, egg dipped & fried served with marinara sauce     8   17
Bruschetta diced fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & virgin olive oil on toasted garlic bread     8   18
Baked Clams Oreganata fresh clams topped with homemade breadcrumbs, herbs in garlic & oil     11   23
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms drizzled with oil & garlic, served on a bed of arugula & roasted red pepper     10   21
Eggplant Rollatini stuffed with ricotta, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella     10   23
Fried Calamari served with marinara sauce for dipping     11   23
Zuppe di Mussels prince edward island mussels in white wine, garlic & olive oil/or in red sauce     11   23
Zuppe di Clams little neck clams in white wine, garlic & olive oil/or in red sauce     12   26
Fried Zucchini served with zesty marinara sauce for dipping     8   17
Eggplant Parmigiana classic preparation homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella     14   29
Antipasti imported cheeses, assorted salami, olives, homemade garlic crostini, artichokes & cannellini beans     14   29
Sizzling Garlic Shrimp marinated in virgin olive oil       ind 15
salads
Ind $11 / Med $23 / Lg $32
Chopped arugula, romaine, roasted red peppers, olives, gorgonzola, cannellini beans, basil, tomatoes & onions      
Sambuca greens, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onions, celery, olives, vinaigrette      
Tuscan arugula, radicchio, endive, asparagus, plum tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts      
Caesar classic preparation (pasteurized egg in the dressing)      
Caprese artisan mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted red pepper & fresh basil      
pasta
Ind / fam. penne, fusilli, rigatoni, linguini, spaghetti, Angel Hair or Whole Wheat
Garlic & Olive Oil or Traditional Marinara Sauce     13   28
Broccoli Rabe sauteed in garlic & oil     16   34
Homemade Pesto fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano reggiano & pine nuts     16   34
Eggplant With Fresh Mozzarella marinara sauce     16   34
Primavera broccoli, portobello mushrooms, squash, zucchini, sun-dried tomato, parmigiano     16   34
Broccoli sauteed with garlic & oil     15   32
Vodka Sauce tomato sauce with touch of cream, vodka & parmigiano     15   32
Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli sauteed with garlic & oil     16   34
Carbonara prosciutto, cream, parmesan, garlic & peas     16   34
Clam Sauce red or white sauce     18   40
Shrimp With Broccoli Rabe sauteed with garlic & virgin olive oil     18   40
Shrimp With Vodka Sauce tomato sauce with a touch of cream, vodka & parmigiano     18   40
Shrimp garlic & oil, marinara or fra diavolo     18   40
Mixed Seafood clams, shrimp, mussels and calamari in garlic & oil, marinara or fra diavolo     20   45
Cheese Ravioli in homemade marinara sauce     15   32
Broccoli Rabe and Sweet Italian Sausage sauteed in a light tomato sauce     18   38
Meatballs special lafrieda blend of beef, veal & sweet italian sausage     17   36
Vegetarian Meatballs lentils, broccoli, spinach, soy protein, mushrooms, onion & garlic (dairy free)     16   34
Bolognese Classic la frieda beef, onions, fresh plum tomato, garlic & red wine     17   36
Sweet Italian Sausage and Marinara sauteed with garlic     16   34
Baked Ziti italian ricotta cheese, tomato sauce crusted with parmigiano & mozzarella with wo spicy sausage Vegetarian   ind 16   ind 18   family 34
chicken
Ind $16 / Fam $34
Chicken Scarpariello whole chicken (cut-up) baked with garlic olive oil, white wine & herbs     14   30
With Sweet Italian Sausage      
Chicken Marsala chicken cutlets sauteed with mushrooms & marsala wine      
&Quot;sambuca" Chicken Milanese lightly fried chicken cutlets, tomatoes, arugula, red onion & basil      
Chicken Parmigiana Classic chicken cutlets fried, tomato sauce with melted fresh mozzarella      
Chicken Paillard grilled chicken cutlets topped with diced tomatoes, arugula, basil & red onion      
Chicken Piccata lemon, butter, white wine & capers      
from the grill
Ny Shell Steak creekstone farm 16oz. shell steak with sauteed mushrooms & onions       34
Broiled Veal Chop 18oz center chop over fresh arugula with sauteed mushrooms & onions       39
Salmon Oreganata herb crusted, baked with garlic, oil & white wine       21
Filet of Salmon grilled to order       19
veal
Ind / Fam
Veal Parmigiana Classic veal fried, tomato sauce with melted mozzarella     20   42
&Quot;sambuca" Veal Milanese pounded veal chop, tomatoes, arugula, red onion & basil       fam 52
Veal Marsala sauteed with mushrooms & marsala wine     18   37
Veal Piccata lemon, butter, white wine & capers     18   37
shrimp
Ind $21 / Fam $45
Shrimp Oreganata topped with herbed breadcrumbs baked with garlic, oil & white wine over rice      
Shrimp Scampi sauteed in virgin olive oil garlic served over rice      
Shrimp Parmigiana flash fried shrimp with tomato & melted mozzarella      
sides
Broccoli sauteed in garlic & oil or steamed       11
Broccoli Rabe sauteed in garlic & oil or steamed       13
Spinach sauteed in garlic & oil or steamed       11
Hand-rolled Sweet Italian Sausage with shaved fennel       13
Homemade Meatballs la frieda blend of beef, veal & sweet italian sausage     ind 12   fam 18
Vegetarian Meatballs lentils, broccoli, spinach, soy protein, mushrooms, onion & garlic (dairy free)     ind 12   fam 18
Long Grain Rice       8
French Fries       8

gluten free & wheat free

appetizers
Ind / Fam
Grilled Calamari marinated with garlic     15   25
Grilled Portobello Mushroom served on a bed of arugula     10   21
Zuppe di Clams little necks in white wine and garlic or red sauce     12   26
Zuppe di Mussels prince edward mussels in white wine, garlic & oil or red sauce     11   23
Sizzling Garlic Shrimp sizzling shrimp in virgin olive oil       ind 15
salads
Ind $11 / Med $23 / Lg $32
Sambuca Salad mixed greens, tomatoes, roasted red peppers & red onions, carrots, celery & olives in balsamic vinaigrette      
Caesar Salad romaine prepared with classic dressing of olive oil, reggiano parmigiano dijon mustard, lemon, garlic, capers, egg yolks, anchovies & worcestershire sauce      
Chopped Salad arugula, romaine, tomato, basil, onion, roasted red pepper, black olives & cannellini beans      
Caprese artisan mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, roasted red pepper and fresh basil      
pasta
Ind / fam. We Only Use Tinkyada Elbow Brown Rice pasta.. Dairy-free
Primavera broccoli, portobello mushrooms, squash, zucchini, peas, parmigiano     17   37
Broccoli Rabe with garlic & olive oil     17   37
Sundried Tomatoes and Broccoli with garlic and oil     17   37
Broccoli with garlic and olive oil     17   37
Traditional Marinara "red sauce"     15   32
Garlic and Oil     15   32
Pesto fresh basil, olive oil, garlic reggiano parmigiano & pine nuts     16   35
Vegetarian Meatballs lentils, broccoli, spinach, soy protein, mushrooms, onion & garlic (dairy free)     17   37
Shrimp With Broccoli Rabe with garlic and oil     21   45
Clam Sauce red or white     19   43
Shrimp garlic & oil, marinara or fra diavolo     19   43
Mixed Seafood clams, shrimp, mussels & calamari in garlic & oil, marinara or fra diavolo     21   45
Bolognese classic meat sauce (beef only)     17   37
Carbonara prosciutto & garlic with cream, parmesan & peas     17   37
G/f Ravioli (tapioca/rice) Stuffed with ricotta cheese (dairy)     16   35
With Spinach & Ricotta Cheese (dairy)     17   37
chicken
Ind / Fam
Chicken Scarpariello whole chicken (cut up) with garlic, olive oil, white wine and herbs     14   30
Chicken Paillard chicken breast topped with chopped tomatoes, arugula, red onion & basil     16   34
from the grill
Ind
Broiled "center cut" Veal Chop 18oz, over arugula, sauteed mushrooms & onions       39
Grilled Filet of Salmon grilled to order       19
Steak Florentine creekstone farm 16oz. steak with sauteed mushrooms & onions       34
shrimp
Shrimp Scampi prepared with garlic and olive oil served with rice       ind 21
sides
Vegetarian Meatballs lentils, broccoli, spinach, soy protein, mushrooms, onion & garlic (dairy free)     ind 12   fam 18
Broccoli or Spinach steamed or sauteed in garlic & olive oil       11
Broccoli Rabe steamed or sauteed in garlic & olive oil       13
Long Grain Rice       8
Individual Homemade Chocolate Brownie       9
Family-style Chocolate Truffle Cake       13
Redbridge Gluten Free Beer       6
Frozen Ravioli To-go       19

desserts

homemade family style
Sambuca Tower our signature dessert banana praline gelato layered with chocolate wafers, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips & whipped cream       21
Triple Chocolate Brownie       16
Tiramisu       16
Warm Apple Crumb       16
Chocolate Truffle Cake       13
New York Style Cheesecake       13
Signature Dessert Platter       39
Exotica Dessert Platter       48
individual plates
Italian Cannoli       11
Tartufo       11
Small Plate of Biscotti       7
Homemade Gluten-free Chocolate Brownie       9
gelato & sorbets
Gelato vanilla, chocolate or banana praline       10
Sorbet fresh mango or peach       11
Kid's Mini Sundae       6
cafe
Illy Espresso, Decaf espresso     3.95   4.25
Chamomile, green, mint, Earl Gray Tea       3
Coffee, Decaf     2.95   3.25
Illy Cappuccino, Decaf cappuccino     4.50   4.75

wine by the glass

sparkling
Prosecco, Italy       11
white
Soavo classico, Vigneti di Monteforte 2010 chardonnay, garganoga & crisp with ripe fruits       10
Pinot grigio-verduzzo, Masi Italy 2009 p/g verduzzo crisp, citrus on the plate. full-bodied & smooth with a delicate vanilla note on the finish       12
Pinot grigio, Italy 2010 our house selection (stainless steel vats; dry crisp apples, beautifully balanced       9
Chardonnay, Chalone Ca 2009 oak integrated with pear & apple crisp with firm acidity       10
Sauvignon blanc, Spy Valley New Zealand 2010 passion fruit, melon, heroaceour rose, balanced acidity       11
red
Merlot, Casa Lapostolle 2010 rapel valley (intense, vibrant, plum, soft fannins, lush)       10
Pinot noir, Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 russian river valley ca (balanced, rich cassis, cedar, long finish)       13
Cabernet sauvignon, Sterling Vintner's 2009 central coast, ca (blackberry, cherry fruits, soft tannins)       10
Malbec, Gouguenheim Valle Escondido 2010 mendoza argentina (plums, black cherry currants, spice)       10
Rioja, Baron de Ley Rerserva spain (tempranillo, ripe plum & cherry, fennel, supple finish)       14
italian reds
Remole Frescobaldi Toscana 2010 "super tuscan" blend of sangiovese & cabernet       11
Chianti classico, Castello di Bossi 2008 sangiovese, superb, violet aromas, round, ripe cherry       14
Toscana, Gertrude 2008 sangiovese, cabernet & merlot, jammy, ripe fruit       10
Montepulciano 2010 our house selection (dry berry bouquet, blackberry, easy tannins, lean & firm)       9
Campofiorin riposso, Masi 2008 baby amarone, black cherry, cocoa, jammy, corvina grapes       13
Sambuca's Red Sangria       10
cocktails $13
Godiva Chocolate Martini godiva chocolate, saffron off vanilla vodka      
Sambuca Pearfection pear vodka, pear nectar, dish of lime juice and honey      
Champagne Teaser prosecco, st. germain, aperol and grapefruit juice      
Almond Coconut parrot bay rum, amaretto, disaronno and orange juice      
Pomegranate Margarita don julio, pomegranate liqueur, cointreau and lime      
El Diablo hendricks gin, st. germain, splash of grapefruit juice, lime      
Whiskey Breeze jack daniels, splash of bitter fresh orange juice, sour mix      
draft beer
Pitcher $26
Bud Light usa       6
Blue Moon usa       7
Stella Artois belgium       8
bottle beer $6
Peroni italy      
Amstel holland      
Sam Adams Seasonal usa      
Becks, Non-alcoholic      
Gluten-free Beer usa      
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