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Phone: 203 439 2727
Address: 1721 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT
SOCIAL HOUR
Available from 2PM – 6PM Mon-Fri, 2PM-4PM Sat, 11AM-3PM Sunday
For consumption at the bar or in the lounge only.
Not available for take-out.
bar bites
My Mother’s Chips 10.
eggplant, zucchini, cucumber yogurt dip
House Made Meatballs 8.
Veal, beef and pork meatballs, stracciatella mozzarella, marinara
Pizza Margherita 10.
marinara, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Mussels 10.
PEI mussels, plum tomatoes, roasted garlic, Calabrian chili flakes
Calamari Fritti 10.
Point Judith calamari, cherry peppers, caper aioli, spicy marinara
VR Burger 10.
Angus burger, gorgonzola aioli, caramelized onion, Brioche roll
Today’s Ravioli 8.
chef seasonally-inspired ravioli
Osteria Wings 8.
Our buffalo sauce, blue cheese aioli
cocktails
Bubbles 8.
Prosecco / Peach Bellini / Aperol Spritz
Wine 7./8.
Weekly selection of white, red and rose wines by the glass
Sangria 7.
House red, rose, white or seasonal sangria garnished with fresh fruit
Peach Pecan Old Fashioned 8.
Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, cane sugar, Woodford Spiced Cherry Bitters, Angostura Bitters
Naked Cosmo 7.
Pearl Plum vodka, triple sec, white cranberry juice, lime
Spicy Blood Orange Margarita 8.
Tanteo Spicy Tequila, Triple Sec, blood orange, lime, jalapeno salt
Cider Spritz 8.
Roots Greek honey liqueur, apple cider, Prosecco
Flirtini 8.
Stoli Raz, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, Prosecco
Black Rose 8.
Four Roses bourbon, blackberry, honey, lemon
Paper Plane 8.
Ezra Brooks bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon
Old Fashioned di Padova 8.
Evan Williams bourbon, Luxardo cherry syrup, Fee Orange bitters, Fee Black Walnut bitters
Triple Cucumber Smash 8.
Prairie Cucumber vodka, cucumber liqueur, english cucumber, lemon
Harvard Beets Yale 8.
Brown butter infused Bounty Silver rum, Jamaican rum, acidified orange, beets, Fee Molasses bitters
Litchfield Mule 8.
Litchfield Distillery apple vodka, pomegranate, ginger beer, lime
Beer
Domestic bottles 4.
Selected Draft Beers 5.
Counterweight IPA 6.
LUNCH
antipasti
My Mother’s Chips 14.
crispy eggplant and zucchini, cucumber yogurt dip
Polpetti 11.
veal, beef and pork meatballs, plum tomato sauce, stracciatella Mozzarella
Polpo 14.
grilled marinated octopus, chickpea puree, piquillo peppers, blood orange, arugula, gremolata
Mussels 13.
plum tomatoes, sweet roasted garlic, Calabrian chili flakes, grilled crostini
Calamari Fritti 14.
Point Judith calamari, cherry peppers, charred lemon aioli, spicy marinara
Burrata 13. gf
handmade Liuzzi Amngeloni burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, seasonal berries, hot honey, vincotto, EVOO
Garlic Bread 10.
gorgonzola, garlic-herb butter
Zuppa
Soup of the day
cup 5.00 / bowl 7.00
insalate
add to any salad
grilled Freebird chicken 6.00/12.00
grilled steak 11.00/22.00
grilled shrimp 11.00/22.00
grilled organic salmon 11.00/22.00
Della Casa 9. gf
mixed greens, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, grilled red onions, radishes, Grana Padano, Chianti vinaigrette
Apple 12. gf
mixed greens, Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, craisins, white balsamic
Caesar 11.
chopped romaine hearts, garlic-thyme croutons, classic Caesar dressing, Parmigiana
Arugula Salad 12.
baby arugula, fresh blackberries, Marcona almonds, imported feta, roasted beets, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Toscana 11.
mixed greens, mozzarella, olives, grape tomatoes, artichokes, roasted peppers, polenta croutons, white balsamic
pasta
Today’s Ravioli M/P
chef seasonally-inspired ravioli
Fettucine Carbonara 16.
house made pasta, prosciutto di parma, peas, soft onions, Gresczyk farm egg, Grana Padano cream
Orecchiette e Salsiccia 16.
hot link sausage, cannellini beans, broccoli rabe, aglio e olio
Linguini Vongole 17.
New England littleneck clams, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley, white wine
Penne Al Forno 17.
hot sausage, garlic, tomato cream sauce, Grana Padano
Rigatoni Bolognese 18.
hearty meat sauce, whipped ricotta
any pasta dishes are available with Le Veneziane Organic Gluten-Free Pasta for $2
pranzo
Black Pearl Organic Salmon 20. gf
Black Pearl salmon, roasted root vegetable puree, roasted marinated beets, fava beans, pistachio, saba
Calamari Fra Diavolo 17.
Point Judith calamari, squid ink linguini, spicy plum tomato sauce, marinated Calabrian chiles
Classic Parmigiana
Herb-Breaded Freebird Chicken 17.
Eggplant 16.
marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti, basil-herb breading
Bistecca 20.
grilled sirloin, broccoli rabe, roasted fingerling potatoes, Chianti demi glace, tarragon-lemon butter
Pollo Milanese 16.
herb-breaded chicken breast, lemon-dressed arugula, pickled red onions, slow roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano
VR Burger 14.
all-natural Black Angus, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola aioli, Brioche roll, hand-cut fries
panini
Pastrami 14.
black pepper-coriander smoked beef brisket, Swiss, pickled red onions, whole grain mustard
Classico 14.
grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted peppers, mozzarella, basil pesto
Italiano 14.
prosciutto, mortadella, finocchiono, honey mustard, provolone cheese, arugula
Porchetta 14.
thinly sliced pork roast, broccoli rabe, pickled giardiniera, provolone, roasted tomato pesto
Tacchino 14.
roasted turkey, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, maple aioli
brick oven pizza
Margherita 12.00
fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Salsiccia 13.00
broccolini, sausage, stracciatella, Mozzarella, herb oil
Fico 13.00
Gorgonzola, golden figs, speck, Mozzarella, herb oil
Parma 14.00
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, marinara
Quattro Formaggi 13.00
fresh mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, ricotta, herb oil
Verduretta 12.00
fresh mozzarella, eggplant, artichoke, roasted peppers, marinara
La Bufalina 18.00
artisinal burrata cheese, basil-pinenut pesto, slow roasted tomatoes, parmesan
build your own
small 13” – 10.00 – large 17” – 13.00
white pie (ricotta or mozzarella)
whole wheat and gluten free dough available
one item on half pizza 1.00 each
one item on whole pizza 2.00 each
broccoli • sun-dried tomatoes • ricotta • anchovies
spinach • fire roasted peppers • mushrooms • onions
kalamata olives • extra mozzarella • Nodine’s sausage
meatballs • chicken • eggplant • pepperoni • bacon
extra tomato sauce • fresh garlic
broccoli rabe (3.00) • prosciutto di Parma (3.75)
DINNER
antipasti
My Mother’s Chips 14.
crispy eggplant and zucchini, cucumber yogurt dip
Polpetti 12.
veal, beef and pork meatballs, plum tomato sauce, stracciatella Mozzarella
Polpo 15.
grilled marinated octopus, chickpea puree, piquillo peppers, blood orange, arugula, gremolata
Mussels 14.
plum tomatoes, sweet roasted garlic, Calabrian chili flakes, grilled crostini
Calamari Fritti 15.
Point Judith calamari, cherry peppers, lemon caper aioli, spicy marinara
Burrata 14. gf
hand-made Liuzzi Angeloni burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, seasonal berries, hot honey, vincotto, EVOO
Garlic Bread 10.
gorgonzola, garlic-herb butter
Zuppa
Soup of the Day
cup 5.00 / bowl 7.00
insalate ind. / family
Della Casa 9. / 22. gf
mixed greens, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, radishes, Grana Padano, grilled red onions, Chianti vinaigrette
Apple 12. / 26. gf
house greens, Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, white balsamic
Caesar 12. / 26.
chopped romaine hearts, garlic-thyme crouton, classic Caesar dressing, parmigiana
Arugula Salad 12. / 26.
baby arugula, fresh blackberries, Marcona almonds, feta, roasted beets, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Toscana 12. / 26.
mixed greens, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, artichokes, roasted peppers, polenta croutons, white balsamic
add to any salad ind. / family
Freebird grilled chicken 6.00 / 12.00
grilled steak 11.00/22.00
grilled shrimp 11.00/22.00
grilled organic salmon 11.00 / 22.00
Chef’s antipasto board
50.
Our Chef’s selection of hand-crafted salumi and artisinal cheeses. Served with marinated artichokes, olives, nuts, seasonal fruit, honeycomb and crostini
piatti
ind./family
Calamari Fra Diavolo 27.
Point Judith calamari, squid ink linguini, neonata, spicy plum tomato sauce, marinated Calabrian chiles
Sea Scallops 30. gf
seared scallops, parmesan and Applewood smoked bacon risotto, Marcona almond
16 oz. Veal Milanese 40.
bone-in, herb breaded, pan fried in butter and Greek EVOO, arugula salad, pickled onions, roasted tomatoes, Grana Padano
Classic Parmigiana
Herb-Breaded Freebird Chicken 20./ 45. or Eggplant 20. / 45.
marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti, basil
Black Pearl Organic Salmon 30. gf
grilled Black Pearl salmon, roasted marinated beets, fava beans, roasted root vegetable puree, pistachios, Saba
Cacciucco 34. gf
colossal prawns, sea scallops, little necks, PEI mussels, calamari, cod, tomato broth
Freebird Chicken Marsala 20. / 45.
boneless chicken breast, garlic potato puree, baby spinach, Marsala-cremini mushroom jus
Bell & Evan’s Organic Chicken 25. gf
roasted half chicken, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic mashed potatoes, pan jus
bistecca
16 oz. Ribeye 42.
16 oz. Prime New York Strip 42.
8 oz. Center-Cut Filet 40.
served with potato pave, grilled asparagus, Chianti demi-glace, tarragon-lemon butter
classico
ind. / family
Today’s Ravioli M/P
chef seasonally-inspired ravioli
Fettucine Carbonara 22. / 49.
house made pasta, prosciutto di parma, peas, soft onions, Gresczyk farm egg, Grana Padano cream
Orecchiette e Salsiccia 22. / 50.
hot link sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, aglio e olio
Linguini Vongole 25. / 50.
New England littleneck clams, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley
Penne Al Forno 22.
hot sausage, garlic, tomato cream sauce, Grana Padano
Rigatoni Bolognese 24. / 50.
hearty meat sauce, whipped ricotta
Lasagna 24. / 50.
fresh pasta, Bolognese, marinara, béchamel, basil
all pasta dishes available with Le Veneziane Organic Gluten-Free pasta for $2
brick oven pizza
Margherita 16.00
fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Salsiccia 22.00
broccolini, sausage, stracciatella, Mozzarella, herb oil
Fico 21.00
Gorgonzola, golden figs, speck, Mozzarella, herb oil
Parma 21.00
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, marinara
Vongole Bianca 22.
freshly-shucked New England littleneck clams, fresh garlic, basil, oregano, EVOO, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Quattro Formaggi 20.00
fresh mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, ricotta, herb oil
Verduretta 22.00
fresh mozzarella, eggplant, artichoke, roasted peppers, marinara
La Bufalina 24.
artisinal burrata cheese, basil-pinenut pesto, slow roasted tomato, parmesan
build your own
small 13” – 12.00 – large 17” – 15.00
white pie (ricotta or mozzarella)
gluten free dough available
one item on half pizza 1.00 each
one item on whole pizza 2.00 each
broccoli • sun-dried tomatoes • ricotta • anchovies
spinach • fire roasted peppers • mushrooms • onions
kalamata olives • extra mozzarella • Nodine’s sausage
meatballs • chicken • eggplant • pepperoni • bacon
extra tomato sauce • fresh garlic (1.00)
broccoli rabe (3.00) • prosciutto di Parma (3.75)
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