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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 12.
crispy eggplant and zucchini, cucumber yogurt dip
Polpetti 9.
veal, beef and pork meatballs, plum tomato sauce, stracciatella Mozzarella
Polpo 13.
grilled marinated octopus, chickpea puree, piquillo peppers, blood orange, arugula, gremolata
Mussels 12.
plum tomatoes, sweet roasted garlic, Calabrian chili flakes, grilled crostini
Calamari Fritti 11.
Point Judith calamari, cherry peppers, charred lemon aioli, spicy marinara
Burrata 12. gf
handmade Liuzzi Amngeloni burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, seasonal berries, hot honey, vincotto, EVOO
Garlic Bread 9.
gorgonzola, garlic-herb butter
Zuppa
Soup of the day
cup 5.00 / bowl 7.00
insalate
add to any salad
grilled Freebird chicken 5.00/10.00
grilled steak 8.00/16.00
grilled shrimp 8.00/16.00
grilled organic salmon 10.00/18.00
Della Casa 8. gf
mixed greens, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, grilled red onions, radishes, Grana Padano, Chianti vinaigrette
Apple 10. gf
mixed greens, Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, craisins, white balsamic
Caesar 10.
baby romaine wedges, watermelon radish, focaccia croutons, classic Caesar dressing, Parmigiana
Sunny Acres Farm Greens 10.
roasted tomatoes, sunflower seeds, strawberries, Marcona almonds, crumbled goat cheese, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Toscana 10.
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 14.
house made pasta, prosciutto di parma, peas, soft onions, Gresczyk farm egg, Grana Padano cream
Orecchiette e Salsiccia 14.
hot link sausage, cannellini beans, broccoli rabe, aglio e olio
Linguini Vongole 16.
New England littleneck clams, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley, white wine
Penne Al Forno 14.
hot sausage, garlic, tomato cream sauce, Grana Padano
Rigatoni Bolognese 14.
hearty meat sauce, whipped ricotta
any pasta dishes are available with Le Veneziane Organic Gluten-Free Pasta for $2
pranzo
Black Pearl Organic Salmon 18. gf
Black Pearl salmon, cauliflower puree, roasted marinated beets, fava beans, pistachio, saba
Calamari Fra Diavolo 16.
Point Judith calamari, squid ink linguini, spicy plum tomato sauce, marinated Calabrian chiles
Classic Parmigiana
Herb-Breaded Freebird Chicken 14.
Eggplant 14.
marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti, basil-herb breading
Bistecca 16.
grilled sirloin, broccoli rabe, roasted fingerling potatoes, Chianti demi glace, tarragon-lemon butter
Pollo Milanese 13.
herb-breaded chicken breast, lemon-dressed arugula, pickled red onions, slow roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano
VR Burger 13.
all-natural Black Angus, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola aioli, Brioche roll, hand-cut fries
Cast Iron Lamb Burger 15.
cumin aioli, piquillo peppers, arugula. crumbled Greek sheep’s milk feta cheese, brioche roll
panini
Prosciutto 11.
Parma ham, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, saba, olive oil
Classico 10.
grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted peppers, mozzarella, basil pesto
Muffaletta 12.
prosciutto, genoa salami, provolone cheese, creole olive salad, pickles
Porchetta 10.
thinly sliced pork roast, broccoli rabe, pickled giardiniera, provolone, roasted tomato pesto
Tacchino 11.
roasted turkey, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, maple aioli
brick oven pizza
Margherita 10.00
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 13.
crispy eggplant and zucchini, cucumber yogurt dip
Polpetti 10.
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 13.
Point Judith calamari, cherry peppers, lemon caper aioli, spicy marinara
Burrata 12. 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 8. / 19. gf
mixed greens, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, radishes, Grana Padano, grilled red onions, Chianti vinaigrette
Apple 10. / 22. gf
house greens, Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, white balsamic
Caesar 10. / 22.
chopped romaine hearts, focaccia crouton, classic Caesar dressing, parmigiana
Sunny Acres Farm Greens 12.
roasted tomatoes, sunflower seeds, strawberries, Marcona almonds, crumbled goat cheese, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Toscana 10./22.
mixed greens, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, artichokes, roasted peppers, polenta croutons, white balsamic
add to any salad ind. / family
Freebird grilled chicken 5.00 / 10.00
grilled steak 8.00/16.00
grilled shrimp 8.00/16.00
grilled organic salmon 10.00 / 18.00
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 25.
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 18./39 or Eggplant 18./42
marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti, basil
Black Pearl Organic Salmon 28. gf
grilled Black Pearl salmon, roasted marinated beets, fava beans, cauliflower puree, pistachios, Saba
Cacciucco 30. gf
colossal prawns, sea scallops, little necks, PEI mussels, calamari, cod, tomato broth
Freebird Chicken Marsala 18./39.
boneless chicken breast, garlic potato puree, baby spinach, Marsala-cremini mushroom jus
Bell & Evan’s Organic Chicken 22. gf
roasted half chicken, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic mashed potatoes, pan jus
bistecca
16 oz. Ribeye 42.
16 oz. Prime New York Strip 40.
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 18./44.
house made pasta, prosciutto di parma, peas, soft onions, Gresczyk farm egg, Grana Padano cream
Orecchiette e Salsiccia 18./43.
hot link sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, aglio e olio
Linguini Vongole 22./46.
New England littleneck clams, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley
Penne Al Forno 19.
hot sausage, garlic, tomato cream sauce, Grana Padano
Rigatoni Bolognese 19./43.
hearty meat sauce, whipped ricotta
Lasagna 19./45.
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 20.00
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 20.00
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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