FALL 2011
THE osteria
casual italian
(OH-STEH-REE-YAH) A casual Italian tavern where people gather
to enjoy antipasti with wine, a plate of pasta or Italian feast,
all served with the warmth and hospitality of family. Benvenuto.
The Famous Italian Dinner Party
This is how it's done in our favorite restaurants in Italy.
Your meal will be served family-style & include the following:
ANTIPASTI TO SHARE, TWO PASTA DISHES, A MAIN COURSE & SIDES
38.95 PER PERSON
cocktails
BELLINI
Both seasonal and classic featuring seasonal fruit & prosecco......................10.95
SPICED APPLE MARTINI
housemade orang........10.95
MANHATTAN ITALIANO
maker's mark, osteria sweet vermouth, housemade maraschinos, angosstura bitters.........10.95
ITALIAN COSMO
skyy citrus......10.95
PROSECCO FIZZ
north shore gin #6.....9.95
ANTIPASTI
ORDER A SELECTION FOR THE TABLE TO SHARE
PARMESAN CRUSTED ONIONS.... 6.95
HOUSE-MARINATED OLIVES/Lemon, Rosemary .... 2.95
CRISPY CALAMARI/Tomato Sauce .... 9.95
MINI VEAL MEATBALLS/Simple Tomato Sauce .... 6.95
CAPRESE/ Oven roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil.... 6.95
LA QUERCIA PROSCIUTTO/Buffalo Mozzarella.... 10.95
ARTISANAL CHEESE PLATE/Selection of 3 .... 10.95
GRILLED OCTOPUS/ Fingerling Potatoes ...7.95
CREAMY POLENTA/Three-Meat Ragu .... 7.95
MUSSELS DIAVOLO/ Crushed tomatoes and white wine.... 10.95
ANTIPASTO BOARD/ chefs selection .... 11.95
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ROASTED BEETS/Salemville Gorgonzola, Toasted Hazelnuts .... 6.95
SEASONAL GREENS/ Dried Cherries & Walnut Vinaigrette.... 6.95
ARUGULA SALAD/Peppered Bacon, Medjool Dates .... 6.95
CLASSIC CAESAR/Romaine Hearts & Garlic Croutons .... 7.95
CHOPPED SALAD/Roasted Chicken, Romaine, Celery .... 10.95
PASTA
PAPPARDELLE/Chef's Signature 3-Meat Ragu ... 8.95/16.95
NIMAN RANCH SHORTRIB RAVIOLI/ Italian Parsley, celery leaves.... 14.95
GNOCCHI/Crispy Sage, Brown Butter and Parmesan......... 13.95
PENNE/Spicy Tomato Cream & Chicken .... 7.95/14.95
HAND-ROLLED CAVATELLI/Wild Mushrooms.... 7.95/15.95
SPAGHETTI ARRABIATA/Crushed Tomatoes & Calabrian Chilis .... 5.95/11.95
SEAFOOD LINGUINE/Sea Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari, Daivlo Sauce...21.95
SEASONAL MARKET RISOTTO....MP
PACCHERI DUCK RAGU/ Slow cooked duck, tomatoes, parmesan and herbs....8.95/16.95
GEMELLI/ House-made chicken sausage, toasted garlic, breadcrumbs....7.95/14.95
specialties
CHICKEN MARIO .... 15.95
House Favorite inspired by Chef Mario of Sostanza in Florence, Italy
SEAFOOD STEW .... 19.95
Shrimp, Calamari, Sea Scallops, Market Fish, Spicy Tomato Broth
PAN ROASTED SCOTTISH SALMON .... 19.95
Melted Fennel, Spinach, and Lobster Sauce
CRISPY POLENTA.... 13.95
Winter Vegetables
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK- .... 22.95
Cippolini Onions and Toasted Rosemary
PAN ROASTED SEA SCALLOPS- .... 24.95
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushrooms
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB .... 19.95
Tukon Potato Puree, Red Wine Sauce
FILET MIGNON ... 32.95
Gorgonzola Crust, Parmesan Crust, or 30 Year Aged Balsamic