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Uva Menu

dinner

bruschette $6.50
Traditional Bruschetta      
Caprino (goat cheese) and Black Pepper      
Wild mushrooms, Arugola and Parmigiano Cheese      
Sundried Tomato puree, Pesto and Pine Nuts      
Sheep’s Ricotta Cheese and Black Truffle Honey      
chisolino
Emilian-style Focaccia
Robiola Cheese and Black Truffles       9.50
Parma Cotto Ham and Taleggio Cheese       9.50
Pizza-style Focaccia baked with a choice of: tomato, mozzarella and pesto or tomato sauce, artichokes & smoked mozzarella       7.50
carta da musica condita
Paper Thin Sardinian Flat bread. Topped With
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parmigiano Cheese       6.50
Rosemary Oil and Flor de Sel pure sea salt       6.50
Truffle Oil and Shaved Truffle Cheese       7.50
Cocktail di Olive selection of regional italian olives       6
affettati
Cured Meats
Prosciutto di San Daniele Principe known for its aroma and sweetness to the palate       13
Culatello leanest and most tender part of prosciutto       11
Mortadella pistachio flavored cured meat from bologna       8
Coppa seasoned with salt, pepper and wine, air-dried for several months       9
Sopressata larger version of seasoned salame, aged longer       8
Speck smoked prosciutto, aromatized with black pepper       13
Cacciatorini air-dried sausage, known in italy as the "hunter’s snack"       9
Porchetta Toscana tuscan style porchetta roasted with fresh herbs       12
Parma Cotto parma ham marinated in savory brine, then cooked       19
Pancetta air-dried seasoned pork belly       8
antipasti for the table
Serves Two People
Antipasto Misto cured meat platter with san daniele prosciutto, speck, coppa, mortadella and sopressata. garnished with cerignola olives, parmigiano cheese, artichokes, cipollini onions and sweet cherry peppers       23
Antipasto Vegetariano grilled, marinated and pickled vegetables, with buffalo mozzarella and sundried tomatoes, sprinkled with basil oil and balsamic glaze       17.50
$13
Prosciutto & Mozzarella prosciutto san daniele with buffalo mozzarella      
Speck & Taleggio smoked prosciutto with taleggio. (cavern-aged, soft, mild cheese)      
formaggi
Parmigiano Reggiano cow’s milk, aged 2 years, hard texture, emiglia romagna       10.50
Gorgonzola Piccante cow’s milk, matured, pungent, piemonte       9.50
Caciotta al Tartufo cow’s and sheep’s milk, with truffle, toscana       10
Gorgonzola Dolce sweet and creamy cow’s milk, piemonte       10
Ubriaco Veneto cow’s milk, aged in wine, veneto       11.50
Caciovallo buffalo’s and cow’s milk, mild, campania       9.50
Pagliettina three milks, soft, piemonte       9
Pecora Nera black sheep, semi aged, sardegna       9
Cabra aged goat cheese, hard texture, sardegna       9.50
Taleggio cow’s milk, soft and creamy aged in cavern, lombardia       9.50
Robiola cow’s milk, mild, creamy, lombardia       9.50
Tomino Piemontese goat’s milk, cow’s milk, soft, piemonte       9
Asiago cow’s milk, soft, semi-aged, veneto       9.50
Pecorino Toscano sheep’s milk, semi aged, toscana       9.50
Caprino goat milk, soft and creamy, lombardia       9
Scamorza Affumicata cow’s milk, mild, smoked, campania       9.50
Mozzarella di Bufala fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, campania       10
Fontina soft and mild, cow’s milk, piemonte       9.50
il piatto del casaro
Formaggi combinations. Assorted Cheese Board Garnished With Mustard fruit, and Grapes
Choice of 2 Cheeses       14
Choice of 3 Cheeses       19
Choice of 4 Cheeses       24
Choice of 5 Cheeses       28
primi
Polenta Tartufata fresh polenta filled with robiola cheese in a black truffle sauce       9
Carpaccio di Tonno al Sesame sesame crusted tuna carpaccio with heirloom tomato and frisee       12
Burrata Barese creamy mozzarella with yellow beef tomatoes, fava beans and balsamic glaze       13
Involtini di Melanzane eggplant stuffed with ricotta and spinach, baked in a pink sauce with mozzarella       10
Pomodoro Farcito plum tomatoes filled with stracciatella (the creamy mozzarella inside of burrata) over chopped arugula with balsamic syrup       12
Spiedino di Gamberetti grilled shrimp skewer over a plum tomato, avocado and palmito salad       11
Polpettine di Vitello mini veal meatballs cooked in a savory tomato sauce, served with grilled ciabatta bread       9
Calamari Grigliati slightly breaded grilled calamari served with baby arugola, frisee and confetti tomatoes       12
Tortino di Granchio fresh crabmeat with avocado and roasted tomatoes, served with mache       13
Mozzarella in Camicia mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto baked with tomato sauce and savory bread crumbs       12
Carpaccio di Manzo beef carpaccio with pickled wild mushrooms, baby arugula and shaved parmigiano cheese       12
Insalata Caprese buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, fresh basil and roasted peppers       13
Insalata di Pollo organic roasted chicken breast, apples, grapes and walnuts over mesclun greens with mustard dressing       11
Insalata di Barbabietole red beets, goat cheese and fava bean salad served on a bed of mache with balsamic dressing       9
Insalata di Pere E Gorgonzola frisee, poached pear, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and fig syrup       10
Insalata di Carciofi baby artichoke salad with arugula and shaved parmigiano cheese in lemon dressing       11
secondi
Gnocchi di Ricotta home made ricotta gnocchi in a creamy black truffle and chive sauce       18
Fettuccine con Gamberi E Zucchine fettucine with shrimp, yellow pattipan squash, zucchini, shallots and grape tomatoes, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and white wine       19
Bigoletti di Barbabietole red beet fingerling gnocchi in a gorgonzola sauce with baby spinach and yellow grape tomatoes       18
Penne Gratinate penne baked with fresh tomato, porcini mushrooms and parmigiano cheese       17
Pappardelle al Ragu di Vitello home made pasta ribbons sautéed with ragout of veal and montasio cheese       17
Cavatelli al Pesto home made pasta shells in a creamy pesto sauce with shaved ricotta       18
Mezzalune Alla Boscaiola half-moon shaped ravioli filled with prosciutto and mozzarella, served in a creamy wild mushroom sauce       19
Farfalle Integrali whole wheat brownie pasta with fresh tomato and melting mozzarella, scented with pesto       17
Melanzane All Parmigiana layers of eggplant baked with tomato sauce, basil and parmigiano       17
Gamberoni Grigliati grilled jumbo shrimp with braised sweet peppers and pesto sauce       22
Anello di Capesante E Speck sea scallops wrapped in smoked prosciutto with sautéed spinach & white wine sauce       22
Salmone Alla Mostarda fillet of salmon in dijon mustard sauce with grilled endive and asparagus       22
Sogliola Alle Erbe herb crusted fillet of lemon sole with tomato vinaigrette and basil oil, served on a zucchini ragout       22
Pollo Alla Partenopea breast of chicken filled with caciocavallo cheese, with plum tomato sauce & artichokes       18
Petto D’anatra pan seared breast of duck in a thyme sauce served with sauteed oyster mushrooms, spinach & fingerling potatoes       22
Vitello Gratinato con Melanzane veal topped with italian eggplant and soft pecorino cheese in a rosemary sauce       22
Coste di Manzo Brasate braised short ribs of beef served off the bone with a pan seared potato & rosemary cake       19
Polpaccio D’agnello braised lamb shank in its own cooking sauce served with a white polenta cake       21

brunch

appetizers
Polenta Tartufata fresh polenta filled with robiola cheese in a black truffle sauce       9
Burrata Barese creamy mozzarella with yellow beef tomatoes, fava beans & balsamic glaze       13
Spiedino di Gamberetti grilled shrimp skewer over a plum tomato, avocado and palmito salad       11
Calamari Grigliati slightly breaded grilled calamari served with baby arugola, frisee & confetti tomatoes       12
Polpettine di Vitello mini veal meatballs cooked in a savory tomato sauce, with grilled ciabatta bread       9
Crostino di Polenta polenta baked with wild mushrooms and fontina cheese       9
Zuppa del Giorno our soup of the day       7
Antipasto Vegetariano minimum 2 people. grilled, marinated and pickled vegetables, with buffalo mozzarella & sundried tomatoes, sprinkled with basil oil & balsamic glaze       17.50
Antipasto Misto minimum 2 people. cured meat platter with prosciutto di san daniele, speck, coppa, mortadella & sopressata. garnished with cerignola olives, parmigiano cheese, artichokes, cipollini onions, and sweet cherry peppers       21
salads
Insalata Mista mesclun, tomatoes, carrots, fennel, & balsamic dressing       7.50
Insalata Caprese buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes & fresh basil       13
Insalata di Pere E Gorgonzola frisee, poached pear, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts & fig syrup       10
Insalata Mimosa baby spinach, asparagus, hard boiled eggs, crispy pancetta bacon and shaved parmigiano cheese       10
Insalata di Barbabietole red beets, goat cheese & fava bean salad served on a bed of mache with balsamic dressing       9
Insalata Golosa grilled vegetables, mesclun, mozzarella, plum tomatoes topped with grilled chicken       14.50
focaccia sandwiches
Panini di Focaccia
Mortadella, tomato, Caciocavallo Cheese       8.50
Grilled vegetables, Mozzarella and Basil       8.50
Prosciutto, Arugola and Montasio Cheese       9.50
Parma ham, Soft Pecorino and Artichokes       8.50
entrées
Fettucine Alla Lira fettucine with julienne zucchini, red onions, grape tomatoes and butternut squash, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil       17
Gnocchi di Ricotta home made ricotta gnocchi in a creamy black truffle and chive sauce       18
Fusilli con Melanzane E Mozzarella pasta spirals with tomato sauce, eggplant and mozzarella       14
Cavatelli al Pesto home made pasta shells in a creamy pesto sauce with shaved ricotta       18
Penne al Pomodoro E Basilico penne with fresh tomato and basil       15
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana eggplant lasagna baked with tomato sauce, basil & parmigiano cheese       17
Salmone Alla Mostarda fillet of salmon in dijon mustard sauce with grilled endives and asparagus       22
Sogliola Alle Erbe herb crusted fillet of lemon sole with tomato vinaigrette and basil oil, served on a zucchini ragout       22
Gamberoni Grigliati grilled jumbo shrimp with peperonata and pesto sauce       22
Pollo Alla Partenopea breast of chicken filled with smoked mozzarella in plum tomato & artichoke sauce       18
Vitello Gratinato con Melanzane veal topped with italian eggplant and soft pecorino cheese       22
bruschette $6.50
Traditional Bruschetta      
Caprino (goat cheese) & Black Pepper      
Wild mushrooms, Arugola & Parmigiano Cheese      
Sundried Tomato puree, Pesto & Pine Nuts      
Sheep’s Ricotta Cheese & Black Truffle Honey      
sides
Pancetta       4
Sausage       4
Potatoes       3
Spinach       3
Olives       4
Polenta       3
Zucchini Ragout       3
frittate
Italian-style Omelettes
Rustica italian bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, smoked mozzarella       9
Ortolana eggplant, zucchini, peppers, broccoli, fresh tomato       9
Bianca egg whites, wild mushrooms, spinach       9.50
Contadina potatoes, sausage, red onions, asiago cheese       9
fried eggs
3 Eggs in a Baking Dish       7
With Italian Bacon       8
With Mushrooms and Ham       9
scrambled eggs
Three Scrambled Eggs       7
With Sausage       8
With Ham       8
sweet tooth
Brunch Specialties
Apple and Cinnamon Pancake       8
Strawberry and Mascarpone Pancake       9
French Toast made with italian sweet bread       9
Cream Puff Fritters with apples and raisins       7
Hot Focaccia filled with nutella cream       7
Sweet Rice Arancini with concord grape sauce & chopped pistachio nuts       5.50
Chocolate Crepes Filled With Nutella served with whipped cream & chocolate sauce       7.50
Fruit Plate pineapple, kiwi, orange, strawberry, & blueberry       8.50
Apple-cinnamon Pound Cake with whipped cream and caramel sauce       4.50
Raisin and Soft Dry Fig Plum Cake       4.50
brunch special $17.50
Any Breakfast Dish and Side Dish with brunch cocktail or glass of house wine      
cocktails
Aperol Spritz aperol, prosecco, splash of club soda, orange garnish       9
Mimosa prosecco, fresh orange juice       10
Argento silver tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup       11.50
Adult Lemonade vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water, fresh mint       10
Virgin Option Available For       4
The Rocky Saint st. germaine, prosecco, fresh lemon juice       9.50
Cocktail 77 gin, sweet vermouth, aperol       10.50
Mary’s Vendetta vodka, tomato juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, horseradish       9
Fragosa prosecco, fragoli’ wild strawberry liqueur       11.50
$4.50
Freshly Squeezed Juice orange or grapefruit      
Harney & Son Loose Tea english breakfast, earl grey, decaf orange pekoe, midsummer peach, cranberry autumn, green tea, chamomile      
coffee
American Regular or Decaf       2.75
Espresso       3.50
Double Espresso       5
Cappuccino       5
Macchiato       4
Café Latte       5

meatballs

Enjoy a Meatball appetizer, Entree & Dessert With a Glass of House Wine For $32

appetizers $9
Manzo kobe beef with shallots and dry porcini sauce, served with white polenta      
Pollo chicken, tarragon and sun-dried tomato in a wild mushroom sauce with polenta croutons      
Vitello veal meatballs with grilled ciabatta bread      
entrees $15
Spaghetti veal meatballs, vidalia onions & rosemary in a savory tomato sauce with square cut spaghetti      
Vegetariano ricotta cheese, spinach and nutmeg balls in fresh tomato and basil sauce with shaved aged ricotta      
Ravioli meatball-filled ravioli with artichoke ragout, tomato sauce, thyme and cream      
dessert balls $6
Cioccolata chocolate truffles with vanilla sauce and whipped cream      
Budino di Riso rice pudding balls with concord grape sauce and chopped pistachios      
Polpetta di Gelato cinnamon ice-cream ball slider served with apple sticks and caramel sauce      
dolci
Girella al Cioccolato sponge cake and nutella spirals with hazelnut ice cream and vanilla sauce       8
Fragole con Crema al Mascarpone fresh strawberries topped with mascarpone cream       7.50
Torta di Mandorle almond tart served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce       8
Affogato al Caffe vanilla ice cream served on a chocolate cake with freshly made espresso coffee and caramel sauce       9.50
Tirami-su ladyfingers dipped in coffee layered with a mascarpone cream       7.50
Salame del Papa chocolate salame venetian style       6.50
Gelati 3 scoops of your choice of vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut or strawberry       6.50
coffee
American Regular or Decaf       2.75
Espresso       3.50
Double Espresso       5
Cappuccino       5
Macchiato       4
Café Latte       5
harney & son loose tea $4.50
English Breakfast      
Earl Grey      
Decaf Orange Pekoe      
Midsummer Peach      
Cranberry Autumn      
Green Tea      
Chamomile      
cordials
Amaretto Saronno       10
Bailey’s       9.50
Chambord       10
Cointreau       10.50
Drambuie       12.50
Frangelico       10.50
Grand Marnier       12.50
Kahlua       9.50
Saint Germain       10
Limoncello       8.50
Sambuca Molinari       10
bitters $9.50
Averna      
Fernet Branca      
beer - usa
12 Oz
Magic Hat #9, Pale ale, Vermont dry, crisp & fruity with subtle hints of apricots       7
Laganitas, India Pale ale, California crisp, slightly bitter gives way to biscuity malt sweetness       7
Allagash, White ale, Maine light and refreshing, slightly cloudy wheat ale with a special blend of spices       8
beer - imported
Forst, lager, Italy light, refreshing, fruity aftertaste, lightly bitter, thick froth       (12oz) 7
Moretti, lager, Italy golden color, malt flavor, smooth and well balanced, slightly hoppy       (12oz) 7
Peroni Nastro azzurra, lager, Italy refreshing and dry with a delicate aroma, exclusive variety of hops       (12oz) 7
Bruton brewery, Abby ale, Italy refreshing and dry with a delicate aroma, exclusive variety of hops       (25oz) 25
Samuel smith, Nut Brown ale, England walnut-like color and palate of hazelnuts. balance of roasted crystal malt and aromatic hops. long finish       (12oz) 8
Ayinger, braü Weisse hefe-weizen, Germany lemon-scented wheat beer with yeast and a champagne sparkle, tart in palate & complex fruitiness       (11.2oz) 8
G. Schneider & sohn, Aventinus Wheat ale, Germany perfect balance of two complex flavor profiles, the fruity spiciness brought in by the top-fermenting yeast and the notes of chocolate created by the use of crystal and dark malts       (16.9oz) 9
St. Bernardus Abt 12, Abbey Brown ale, Belgium ebony in color, smooth, creamy, full-bodied with big richness of texture, assertive       (11.2oz) 11
Paulaner, Thomas Bräu Non-alcoholic brew, Germany rich, true, all-natural flavor with traditional light hoppy finish       (12oz) 6
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