Entrees
Soup
Artichoke Parmesan Soup
$6.00-10.00
Our signature soup: thick and delicious combination of artichoke hearts, vegetables, Grana Padano cheese and a bit of cream - Vegetarian, GF
Minestrone
$5.00-9.00
Classic recipe from my family - lots of vegetables and herbs, finished with just a bit of our basil pesto - Vegetarian, GF, vegan without the pesto
Ribollita Soup
$5.00-9.00
Tuscan classic soup with white beans, vegetables, and black cabbage - finished with grated romano cheese and black pepper
Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup
$5.00-9.00
Flavored with our smoked gouda cheese and chicken sausage - hearty and delicious - GF
Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup
$5.00-9.00
Broccoli, provolone cheese, shallots, cream, served with house made focaccia croutons - GF without the croutons
Beef Soup
$6.00-10.00
Beef, red wine, tomatoes, vegetables (combination of squash, zucchini, onions & peppers ) soup
Pork and Vegetable Soup
$5.00-9.00
Braised pork and mixed vegetables soup - GF
Potato Leeks and Pancetta Soup
5.00-9.00
Potatoes, pancetta (pork), leeks, creamy soup - GF
$Salad
Garden Salad
$6.00-9.00
Locally grown mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, house made focaccia croutons, balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Romana Salad
$6.00-9.00
Romain lettuce, house made creamy garlic dressing, Grana Padano cheese crisps, house made focaccia croutons - NOT vegetarian, can be made GF by omitting the croutons
Caprese Salad
$13.00
Local heirloom tomatoes, house made mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, aged balsamic vinegar, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, sea salt - vegetarian, GF
Spicy Capicollo Salad
$13.00
Spicy capicollo, baby spinach, domestic buttermilk blue cheese, walnuts, toasted coriander and pepper dressing
Panzanella Salad
$12.00
Classic Italian summer salad that combines bread, cucumbers, shallots, radishes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar served on a bed of locally grown greens - (vegetarian)
Early Caprese Salad
$13.00
Baby heirloom tomatoes, house made mozzarella cheese, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, sea salt. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Pecorino Avocado Salad
$13.00
Locally grown mixed greens, avocado, dried blueberries, toasted pecans, young Tuscan sheep cheese, mint vinaigrette. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Verdure Salad
$13.00
Roasted and marinated eggplants, zucchini and piquillo peppers, garlic, balsamic vinaigrette, herbed goat cheese. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Fall Salad
$13.00
Belgian endive, fennel, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, creamy herbed cheese, house made raspberry balsamic dressing - vegetarian, GF
Chicken Salad
$13.00
Colorado naturally raised chicken breast marinated and grilled, diced and mixed with grapes, toasted almonds, apples, green onions, dressed with house made lemon aioli - served on a bed of locally grown lettuces - GF
Insalata delle Feste
$13.00
Locally grown greens, dried blueberries, toasted pecans, creamy herbed cheese, apples, house made creamy balsamic raspberry dressing - vegetarian, GF
Winter Caprese
$13.00
Roasted butternut squash, roasted beets, house made mozzarella cheese, house made mustard and thyme dressing - vegetarian, GF
Blue Cheese Salad
$13.00
One of our classic salads: baby arugula, domestic buttermilk blue cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, apples, and our fresh horseradish dressing
Spicy Avocado Salad
$13.00
Locally grown greens, dried blueberries, avocado, spicy capicollo, shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, mint vinaigrette - vegetarian, GF
Burrata e Carciofini Salad
$15.00
Creamy burrata cheese, long stem Italian marinated artichoke hearts, house roasted tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, aged balsamic vinegar, single varietal extra virgin olive oil
Bistro Salad
$14.00
Locally grown greens, cold smoked salmon (lox style), hearts of palm, pomegranate, lemon mint vinaigrette - GF
BLT Salad
$13.00
Locally grown greens, double smoked bacon, avocado, baby heirloom tomatoes, green onions, house made focaccia croutons, creamy dressing - (GF without the croutons)
Strawberry and Avocado Salad
$13.00
Locally grown greens, fresh strawberries, avocado, mint vinaigrette, shavings of Parmigiano reggiano cheese (vegetarian, GF)
Burrata Salad
$14.00
Arugula, burrata cheese, beets, heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic vinegar, Sicilian olive oil, sea salt (GF, vegetarian)
Nizzese
$16.00
Delicious house poached ahi tuna flavored with herbs, soft boiled eggs, arugula, niçoise olives, fingerling potatoes, lemon parsley vinaigrette ? a delicious light meal or a great starter to
Tagliata Salad
18.00
Marinated, grilled, and thinly sliced flank steak served on a bed of arugula and heirloom tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, finished with shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese - gluten free
$Drinks
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa
$4.50
Blood orange flavored Italian sparkling soda.
San Pellegrino Pompelmo
$4.50
Grapefruit flavored Italian sparkling soda.
San Pellegrino Limonata
$4.50
Lemon flavored Italian sparkling soda.
Regular Ice Tea
$2.00
Flavored Ice Tea
2.50
$Dessert
Tiramisu
$7.50
Classic Italian espresso flavored mascarpone cheese dessert with house made ladyfingers and chiffon cake.
Chocolate Decadence Cake
$7.50
Rich flour-less chocolate cake, served with our own raspberry sauce - vegetarian, GF
Torta di Riso
$7.50
Dessert typical of Emilia, my area of Italy: rich rice cake made with arborio rice flavored with rum, almonds and Strega, an Italian liquor - served with lemon custard - GF
Chocolate Cherry Almond Tart
$7.50
Buttery tart crust, almond frangipane, dark and white chocolate, sour cherries - served with chocolate sauce
Panettone Ripieno
$8.00
Sweet Italian bread stuffed with hazelnut and chocolate mascarpone semifreddo - served with chocolate sauce and chopped hazelnuts
Panna Cotta
$7.50
Classic Italian dessert of cooked cream that we served with candied kumquats and ginger florentine cookie - GF
Chocolate Cheesecake
$7.50
Dark chocolate cheesecake covered with chocolate ganache, served with mixed berry and cherry sauce
Lavender Cheesecake
7.50
Our own signature recipe that combines local organic culinary lavender into a delicious cheesecake, served with blueberry compote.
$Appetizers
Piatto Misto
$15.00
Assortment of antipasto from my land: prosciutto, salame, coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic cured cipolline onions (GF)
Eggplant Parmesan
$12.00
Fried eggplant layered and baked with provolone cheese and our tomato sauce - vegetarian
Cozze
$14.00
Bowl of fresh black mussels in spicy tomato, oregano, garlic, and white wine sauce (GF)
Bruschetta
$10.00
Classic bruschetta topped with house made mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh oregano with roasted garlic spread (vegetarian)
Carpaccio di Rape Rosse/Beet Carpaccio
$13.00
House roasted beets thinly sliced and served topped with arugula, toasted walnuts, pomegranate arils, shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, aged balsamic vinegar, sea salt, Sicilian single varietal olive oil - vegetarian, GF, vegan without the cheese
Butternut Squash Tart
$13.00
House made savory tart that combines sage flavored crust a filling of Grana Padano cheese custard, butternut squash, and fried sage - vegetarian
Polenta e Funghi
$11.00
Classic Northern Italian fall dish: creamy polenta topped with our gourmet mix of mushrooms in creamy sauce, - vegetarian, GF
Salsiccia e Polenta
$11.00
Our own roasted chili pork sausage stewed with onions, tomatoes, and red wine, served with polenta - GF
Calamari
$15.00
Classic fried calmari served with lemon garlic cream sauce
Bruschetta
$13.00
Ciabatta bread baked and topped with house made basil pesto, piquante peppers, house made mozzarella cheese, baked and finished with aged balsamic vinegar - vegetarian
Carpaccio di Bresaola
$13.00
Thinly sliced air cured beef typical of the Alpine region of Italy, arugula, shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic vinegar, single varietal Sicilian extra virgin olive oil - GF
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$13.00
House made spaghetti tossed with crispy guanciale, eggs, cream pecorino cheese, and Grana Padano cheese - appetizer size pasta
Stuffed Dates
$12.00
Plump Medjool dates stuffed with Butterkase cheese and wrapped in double smoked bacon, baked to order in our stone oven - GF
Rotolo di Mozzarella
$12.00
House made mozzarella cheese rolled with our basil pesto and smoked salmon - served with pesto cream sauce (GF)
Patatine Fritte
$10.00
Fried potatoes served with truffle parmesan sauce - vegetarian
Butternut Squash Tart
$13.00
Sage flavored tart crust, butternut squash, parmesan custard, fried sage - served with locally grown microgreens, pomegranate, and aged balsamic vinegar - vegetarian
Colorado Cheese Plate
$15.00
Three camembert- like cheeses from Mouco, a Colorado artisanal cheese company accompanied by gluten free cranberry and quinoa crackers from Longmont, Colorado, and Dalmatian sour cherry compote - vegetarian, GF
Polpette
$12.00
Beef meatballs with Grana Padano cheese, baked and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and red wine tomato sauce - GF
Antipasto Emiliano
$14.00
Prosciutto, salame, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, balsamic cured cipolline onions - GF
Smoked Salmon Plate
$15.00
Cold smoked salmon (lox style), house made spicy relish, locally grown greens, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice - GF
Goat Cheese Cakes
$14.00
Goat cheese cakes crusted with pecans, served with thinly sliced house roasted beets and arugula with cherry balsamic sauce - vegetarian, GF
Stuffed Mushrooms
$13.00
Sauteed mushrooms caps filled with semolina and parmesan cheese gnocchi, baked in parmesan cheese and cream sauce - vegetarian
Mazzetti di Asparagi
$13.00
Fresh asparagus wrapped in prosciutto di Parma then baked in parmesan custard - GF
Carciofini
$15.00
Italian marinated long stem artichoke hearts quickly sauteed with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served with crescenza cheese and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar (vegetarian, GF)
Bruschetta
$13.00
Ciabatta bread baked with house roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic spread, topped with creamy burrata cheese, finished with aged balsamic vinegar (vegetarian)
Tuna Appetizer
$14.00
Blackened and seared ahi tuna, thinly sliced and served with avocado and spicy coriander pepper sauce - gluten free
Bruschetta with Capicollo
$13.00
Ciabatta bread topped with sauteed baby spinach, piquante peppers, spicy capicollo, and creamy Butterkase cheese
Mixed Olives
$5.00
Assortment of black and green olives
Cipolline Al Balsamico
6.00
Locally grown cipolline onions house braised with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and butter - a traditional recipe from my region, Emilia Romagna
$Make Your Own Antipasto Board
Choose between several cured meats, cheeses, and other accompaniments to create your own antipasto selectionProsciutto
$5.00
Italian prosciutto, thinly sliced - GF
Salame
$3.00
Classic salame Felino style - GF
Speck
$5.00
Smoked cured pork typical of the Alpine region of Europe - GF
Bresaola
$6.00
Air cured beef typical of the Valtellina area in Northern Italy - thinly sliced and served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a lemon wedge - GF
Hard Salame
$4.00
Small hard salame, hand cut - GF
Tartufotto
$5.00
Roasted ham flavored with black truffle - GF
Coppa
$4.00
Traditional cured pork shoulder from Northern Italy - GF
Capicollo
$4.00
Spicy cooked capicollo
Porchetta
$6.00
This delicious meat is typical of central Italy - pork belly and pork loin rolled with herbs and spices then roasted - thinly sliced, sweet and delicious
Truffle Salame
$6.50
Made in colorado - large salame flavored with black truffles
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
$5.00
The king of cheeses, invented in my hometown 900 years ago, aged 24 plus months - cow milk
Caciocavallo Cheese
$4.00
Like a provolone but just a bit sharper - cow milk
Romano Cheese
$3.00
Sheep milk cheese from the area around Rome
Gorgonzola Cheese
$4.00
The most famous Italian blue cheese - from the area of Lombardy - cow milk
Butterkase Cheese
$3.00
Domestic creamy and buttery cow milk cheese
Pecorino Toscano Cheese
$5.00
Tuscan sheep milk cheese, semi firm, aged 90 days
Campo de Montalban Cheese
$5.00
Spanish cheese made from a combination of cow, milk, and goat milks, hard, similar to manchego
Haystack Mountain Cracked Pepper Cheese
$5.00
Made in Colorado, goat milk
Sicilian Marinated White Anchovies
$4.00
Picked Brussel Sprouts
$3.00
A bit spicy
Piquante Peppers
$3.00
A bit sweet and a bit spicy
Caponata
$3.00
House made Sicilian style eggplant and vegetables mix - vegan
Crackers
$2.00
House made and flavored with dry herbs
Gluten Free Crackers
$2.50
Sour Cheery Fruit Spread
$3.00
Made in Croatia, delicious with cheeses
Figs Spread
$3.00
Made in Croatia, great with cheese
Fig and Orange Spread
3.00
Made in Croatia, great with cheeses
$Gluten Free Breads
Gluten Free Olive and Rosemary Focaccia - 1 portion
$3.00
Gluten Free Olive and Rosemary Focaccia - 1 pan - frozen
$16.00
Gluten Free Hoagie Bun - 1 portion (1/2 bun)
$2.00
Gluten Free Hoagie Bun - 1 whole bun frozen
$3.50
Gluten Free Breadsticks (4)
$2.25
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