Antipasti
Mozzarella Caprese
$9.50
Seved with fresh mozzarella with tomatoes, basil & olive oil
Antipasto Freddo
$15.00
Served with prosciutto, mortadella, salami, provolone, artichokes, roasted peppers & olives
Vongole
$10.00
Served with fresh top neck clams on the half shell served with lemon & cocktail sauce
Salmone Norvegese
$18.00
Carpaccio style combination of smoked norwegian salmon. It comes with arugula tossed in lemon & olive oil
Cocktail Di Gamberi
$13.00
Shrimp Cocktail
Calamari Marinara
$13.00
Calamari sauteed in oil, garlic & marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti
$11.00
Served with fried squid served with fresh lemon & marinara sauce
Calamari All Insalata
$13.00
Served with calamari seasoned with garlic, lemon, parsley & olive oil over a bed of lettuce
Scungilli All Insalata O Alla Marinara
$13.00
Served with conch salad seasoned with garlic, lemon, olive oil & parsley or with marinara sauce
Diamanti Di Granchio Della Costa Amalfitana
27.00
Appetizer of select jumbo lump crabmeat served with avocado, hearts of palm & served with a delicate mirtillo sauce
$Salads
Insalata Di Giulio Cesare
$9.00
Served with caesar salad
Insalata Dell Orto
$9.00
An extravaganza of garden salads that includes: Arugula, romaine, radicchio, endives, tomatoes & green olives sweet onions upon request. Served with house dressing
Rughetta E Parmigiano
$10.00
Arugula with lemon, olive oil & shaved parmigiano cheese
Insalata Di Gamberi
$15.00
Shrimps diced with celery, lemon & mayonnaise. Served with caesar salad
Insalata Di Pollo
$15.00
Marinated breast of chicken, broiled & prepared into a salad with mayonnaise, squeeze of lemon & diced celery served with caesar or house salad
Insalata Di Pesci Alla Grigla
23.00
Fresh sizzling filet of tuna or salmon delicately grilled with rosemary, lime juice & balsamic vinaigrette then served on a bed of tender baby arugula, radicchio, sliced onion, sun dried tomatoes & white cannellini beans
$Soups
Pasta E Fagioli
$6.00-3.00
Famous bean & mixed pasta soup made the same old-fashioned way for generations
Minestrone Bowl
$6.00-3.00
Meatball minestrone soup. The traditional italian vegetable soup made fresh daily with a selection of garden vegetables & a little surprise tiny meatballs
Crema Regina Del Mare
$6.00-3.00
Lobster & shrimp creme soup served with angel hair pasta
Zuppa Di Vongole
$6.00-3.00
Manhattan style clam chowder cooked with special herbs & vegetables
Zuppa Tutta Di Lenticchie
6.00-3.00
$Pastas
Ravioli Di Casa
$17.00
Ravioli made from durum semolina four. A wonderful delicate stuffing of cheese is served with a light champagne sauce & a touch of plum tomato basil
Pasta Primavera
$18.00
Florets of tender fresh garden vegetables sauteed in a light cream sauce with fresh imported parmigiana cheese
Fettuccine Alfredo
$17.00
Egg fettuccine sauteed with butter, cream, egg yolks & parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Con Vongole
$19.00
An ancient recipe from the colorful seaports of southern italy. Spaghetti or linguine with fresh baby clams in a red or white sauce
Penne Arrabiate
$13.00
Penne prepared with olive oil, garlic, hot peperoncino, tomato & basil marinated in pure olive oil. All with a loving touch of parmigiano cheese
Lasagna Partenopea
$23.00
Fresh seafood lasagna stuffed with crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp & prepared with a champagne sauce
Tortellini Alla Panna
$19.00
Pillows of pasta stuffed with cheese & meat then sauteed with mascarpone cheese, cream, egg yolks and parmigiano reggiano cheese
Lasagna Imbottita
$23.00
La perla's creamy & different presentation of this famous pasta dish prepared & served in its own casserole dish. Layers of pasta, seasoned with bolognese sauce, ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella
Gnocchi Alla Napoletana
$19.00
Our homemade potato dumplings with marinara sautéed with parmesan& shredded mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
$15.00
Olive oil, garlic, hot peperoncino & parsley
Spaghetti Marinara Con Polpette O La Nostra Salsiccia
19.00
Spaghetti with marinara sauce. Your choice: Either with two meatballs or one sausage link
$Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with house salad and french friesNapoli Espresso
$15.00
Grilled breast of chicken with mozzarella cheese, zucchini & eggplant
Panino Vegetale
$15.00
Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & grilled vegetables peppers, eggplant, zucchini with limoncina dressing
Panino Caprese
$15.00
On a toasted roll, imported prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar & olive oil
Panino Philadelphia
$15.00
Sliced sirloin steak sauteed with onion, peppers, mushrooms & mozzarella into our fresh baked & toasted roll
Insalata Di Tonno
$15.00
Tuna prepared with green onions, lemon juice, basil, celery & mayonnaise & served with house salad
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
$15.00
Breaded breast of chicken with marinara sauce & mozzarella served into a toasted roll
Vittello Alla Parmigiana
$15.00
Breaded veal cutlet with marinara sauce & mozzarella served into a toasted roll
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$15.00
Eggplant sliced & dipped in egg batter then fried. Topped with tomato sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Served on a toasted roll
Panino Con Polpette O Salsiccia Alla Parmigiana
15.00
On a toasted roll, meatballs or sausage in marinara sauce topped with parmesan & melted mozzarella cheese
$Seafood Specialties
Gamberi Alla Parmigiana
$20.00
Shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese & a fresh tomato sauce & served with a side order of spaghetti
Pesce Del Giorno
$24.00
Our fresh selections change daily.Selections can include: Rock fish, grouper, salmon, swordfish, tuna, & filet of sole. Grilled, broiled or pizzaiola
Branzino Del Golfo A Forno Con Salsa Ascapece
$26.00
Baby Sea bass, whole or filleted. Served with a side of arugula
Gamberi Scampi
$26.00
Shrimp sauteed in butter & garlic, white wine & parsley. Served with a side of spaghetti aglio olio
Gamberi E Capesante
25.00
Shrimp & scallops broiled. Served with a side of house salad
$Meats
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
$18.00
Breaded veal cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce. Served with spaghetti marinara
Fegatoveneziana
$23.00
Tender white natural veal medallions sautéed with lemon butter & white wine. Served with spaghetti marinara or vegetable
Vitello Piccante
$20.00
Tender white natural veal medallions sautéed with lemon butter & white wine. Served with spaghetti marinara or vegetable
Vitello Marsala Con Funghi
$20.00
Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms & marsala wine. Served with spaghetti marinara or vegetable
Carrello Di Cinghiale Fornaretto
$17.00
Wild & tender farm-raised boar grilled with aromatic spices & herbs or sauteed with sage, rosemary and a light touch of marsala wine then served with side of mixed vegetables or side of pasta
Salsiccia Epomeo
$16.00
Homemade italian sausage, sauteed with green peppers, mushrooms, onions & fresh tomato sauce. Served on a bed of spaghetti
Bistecca Di Manzo
$23.00
Mini steak of prime beef broiled to your liking served with fries or house salad
Costolette Di Agnello Arrosto
30.00
Tender Spring baby lamb ribs seasoned with fresh spring herbs. Served with house salad
$Poultry
Rollatino Da Pollo Sinatra
$20.00
Breast of fresh chicken stuffed with sopressata & pecorino cheeses then sauteed in a light spicy mustard sauce with madeira wine & mushrooms. Served with a side of penne con vodka
Pollo Parmigiana
$19.00
Breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti marinara
caloppina Di Pollo Con Marsala E Funghi
$19.00
Tender chicken medallions & mushrooms sauteed in marsala wine. Served with a side of pasta or vegetables
Petto Di Pollo Milanese
$19.00
Breast of chicken breaded & fried. Served with lemon & house salad
Scaloppina Di Pollo Al Limone
19.00
Tender chicken medallions sauteed with butter, lemon & wine. Served with side of spaghetti
$Vegetables
Melenzane Parmigiana
$10.00
Fresh eggplant, parmigiana style
Assortimento Misto Di Vegetali
$6.00
Assorted fresh vegetables; eggplant, zucchini, peppers, carrots, mushrooms & onions sauteed with pine nuts & raisins
Broccoli Di Rape'aglio E Olio
9.00
Bbroccoli rape sauteed in garlic & olive oil
$Dalla Nostra Pasticceria: From Our Bakery
Bacio di Napoli And Kiss of Naples
A chocolate cup filled with vanilla ice cream, zabaglione sauce then topped with chocolate sauce.
Ice Cream
Gelatos
Sorbet
Spumoni & Profiteroles
Fresh Pastries & Cakes
Sides
Piccola Insalata Mista
$5.00
Lettuce, arugula & tomato with house dressing
Patate Fritte
$3.00
Pane All Aglio
$5.00
Side of Spaghetti Marinara
5.00
$Beverages
Cappuccino Espresso
Sodas
San Pellegrino Water
Acqua Panna
Coffee
Tea
Antipasti: Freddo Cold
Antipasto Del Presidente
$23.00
Prosciutto, salami, mortadella, sopressata, provolone, olives, roasted peppers & artichokes
Prosciutto E Melone
$20.00
Imported Prosciutto with melon
Vongole Fresche
$13.00
Clams on the half shell
Ostriche Fresche
$20.00
Served with fresh oysters as you desire rockefeller style or raw
Salmone Novegese
$20.00
Carpaccio style smoked norwegian salmon. Comes with arugula tossed with lemon & olive oil
Diamanti Di Granchio
$26.00
Appetizer of select jumbo lump crabmeat served with avocado, hearts of palm & served with a delicate mirtillo sauce
Mozzarella Di Bufala Caprese
$18.00
Fresh imported buffalo mozzarella layered with sliced tomato, fresh basil & virgin olive oil
Cocktail Di Gamberoni
$22.00
Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce
Carpaccio Di Carne
$23.00
Prime sirloin aged sixty days, sliced paper thin & served with a carpaccio sauce. Completed with olio santo first drop of the olive oil pressing
Calamari All Insalata
$15.00
Calamari seasoned with garlic, lemon, parsley & olive oil over a bed of lettuce
Scungilli All Insalata
17.00
Conch salad seasoned with garlic, lemon, olive oil & parsley. Served over a bed of lettuce
$Antipasti: Caldo Hot
Gamberoni Al Cocco
$23.00
Jumbo shrimp battered & rolled in shredded coconut & topped with an unforgettable orange sauce. Maestro testa's personal recipe
Vongole Cassino
$15.00
Served with clams casino
Calamari Fritti
$15.00
Fried squid served with a choice of fresh marinara or tartar sauce
Calamari Marinara
$15.00
Squid sauteed in garlic, oil & marinara sauce
Cozze Alla Marinara
$16.00
Mussel's sauteed in the shell with marinara sauce
Lumache Smarrite
$21.00
Jumbo snails baked in individual pastry puffs with scallions, shallots and pernod
Scungilli Alla Marinara
$17.00
Conch sauteed with garlic, oil & marinara sauce
Antipasto La Perla
32.00
Fried calamari, scallops & shrimp sauteed in a white sauce with clams casino & mussels marinara
$Soups
Pasta E Fagioli
$10.00-5.00
Famous bean & mixed pasta soup made the same old-fashioned way for generations
Minestrone
$10.00-5.00
Meatball minestrone soup. The traditional Italian vegetable soup made fresh daily with a selection of garden vegetables & a little surprise.Tiny meatballs
Crema Regina Del Mare
$10.00-5.00
Lobster & shrimp creme soup served with angel hair pasta
Zuppa Di Vongole
$10.00-5.00
Manhattan style clam chowder cooked with special herbs, vegetables
Zuppa Di Lenticchie
$10.00-5.00
Zuppa Di Cipolla Alla Romana
10.00-5.00
Sweet vidalia onions sauteed in light, sweet olive oil, white wine from mt. Vesuvious and prepared with fresh spring water
$Salad
Insalata Di Giulio Cesare
Served with caesar salad
Rugola E Indivia Belga
14.00
Served with arugula and belgian endive
$Salads
Insalata Dell Orto
$14.00
An extravaganza of garden salads. Arugula, romaine, radicchio, endives, tomatoes & green olives. Served with house dressing.
Insalata Borgata
$16.00
Served with several fresh garden vegetables, crumbled pecorino cheese, & our very special house dressing
Rughetta E Parmigiano
14.00
Arugula with lemon, olive oil & shaved parmigiano cheese
$Pastas
Linguine Vittorio
$32.00
Medallions of lobsters sizzling in garlic, brandy, dry vermouth, shallots, & a touch of assorted herbs & spices, & sun-dried tomatoes
Spaghetti Malafemmena
$29.00
Chef testas original creation. Crab meat, fresh clams, capers & black olives sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
$15.00
Olive oil, garlic, hot pepperoncino & parsley
Penne Con Vodka
$21.00
Penne swirled in a sauce of cream, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes, basil, onions, parmigiano cheese & finished w/ a splash of vodka
Penne Arrabbiate
$15.00
Penne prepared with olive oil, garlic, hot pepperoncino, tomato & basil.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$21.00
Egg fettuccine sauteed with butter, cream, egg yolks, & parmesan cheese
Ravioli Lussuriosi
$25.00
Homemade ravioli filled with sautéed selected lobster meat in lobster mousse & champagne cream sauce with a touch of port wine.
Ravioli Della Madre
$24.00
Homemade ravioli stuffed w/ prime beef, veal & four specially selected cheeses with a renaissance sauce
Tortellini Alla Panna
$24.00
Pillows of pasta stuffed with cheese & meats then sautéed with mascarpone cheese, cream, egg yolks & parmigiano cheese.
Lasagna Della La Perla
$25.00
La perlas creamy & different presentation of this famous/traditional pasta dish. each serving is prepared & served in its own casserole dish.
Lasagna Partenopea
$29.00
Fresh seafood lasagna stuffed with crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp & prepared with a champagne sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
$24.00
Pasta sautéed with butter, bacon, cream, egg yolks & parmigiano cheese.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
$27.00
Spaghetti or linguine with fresh baby clams served with red or white sauce.
Pasta Al Pesto
$23.00
Pasta with our fresh homemade pesto sauce made from olive oil, garlic, pinoli nuts, parmigiano cheese & fresh basil.
Pappardelle Del Presidente
$37.00
Chef testas special creation. large fresh fettuccine, sautéed lobster meat, shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, saffron, mascarpone cheese & a champagne cream sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Napoletana
$21.00
Our gnocchi, homemade with potatoes, eggs, flour, parmigiano cheese, pecorino cheese & fresh basil. Served with your choice of tomato sauce or bolognese sauce
Rigatoni Alla Imperiale
$33.00
Rigatoni pasta tirati with fresh homemade sausages, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms & mascarpone cheese. Battuto of basil & finished in a port wine cream sauce
Risotto Alla Pescatore
$37.00
Arborio rice prepared with shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams & mussels
Risotto Alla Milanese
$23.00
Arborio rice prepared with saffron & parmigiano cheese.
Risotto Hai Funghi Porcini
32.00
$Meats
Filetto Di Bue Alla Da Vinci
$55.00
Prime aged filet mignon. served with asparagus, mushrooms & roasted potatoes
Bistecca Di Primo Taglio
$55.00
Top prime select sirloin served with mushrooms & asparagus.
Bistecca Di Manzo Alla Fiorentina
$59.00
Special double prime cut of T-bone steak rubbed in a mixture of fresh herbs & spices. Basted & grilled with a special florentine sauce & served with a vegetable bouquet.
Bocconcino Di Vitello Ala Romana
$29.00
Veal prepared with prosciutto, sage & marsala wine. served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables.
Vitello Marsala
$30.00
Tender veal medallions sautéed in marsala wine. Served with a side of pasta or vegetables.
Vitello Piccante
$30.00
Tender white natural veal medallions sautéed with butter, lemon, & wine. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables
Vitello Alla Zingara
$30.00
Veal sautéed with sweet onions, mushrooms, white wine and sweet and hot cherry peppers. Finished with fresh herbs and dry vermouth.
Vitello Borgo Mio
$30.00
Medallions of veal and eggplant dipped in a light egg batter, then sautéed in butter and wine
Vitello Marianna Scalfaro
$37.00
The chef's original creation. Tender veal with jumbo crabmeat, asparagus, & mozzarella cheese. Sautéed in an exquisite lemon, butter & white wine sauce
Vitello Parmigiana
$29.00
Veal cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables
Salsiccia Epomeo
$27.00
Homemade italian sausage, sautéed with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and fresh tomato sauce.
Salsiccia E Broccoli Di Rape
$20.00
Succulent homemade sausage & broccoli rape' sautéed in white wine.
Cuore Di Filetto Alla Donizetti
$42.00
Select prime beef filet seasoned w/ chef testas special love spice. Stuffed w/ sage, prosciutto, then sautéed in a barolo-champagne & herbal cream sauce, topped with a select, aged italian cheese. Served with a side of penne con vodka.
Osso Buco Milanese
$47.00
Jumbo tender veal shank cooked with fresh select carrots, celery, bay leaves, basil, old-fashioned spices & a special dry wine from mount vesuvio. Served with risotto milanese
Costolette Di Agnello Alla Griglia
$35.00
Tender spring baby lamb chops spiced with herbs then broiled. served with carrots alla orange & a side of house salad
Scallopina Filetto Di Cinghiale Alla Viennese
35.00
Highly recommended by chef testa. select-prime tender medallions of wild boar sautéed w/ sage. Rosemary, capers, dry vermouth & lemon juice. Served with house salad or mixed vegetable.
$Poultry
Spezzatino Di Pollo Marechiaro
$31.00
Sautéed breast of chicken, sweet roasted peppers, and mushrooms, white wine, rosemary, garlic and a touch of balsamic vinegar
Anitra Ai Frutti
$31.00
Tender roasted long island duckling served & glazed with a delicate orange blossom fruit sauce
Rollatino Sinatra
$25.00
Breast of chicken stuffed with prosciutto & pecorino cheeses then sautéed in a light spicy mustard sauce with Madeira wine & mushrooms. Served with a side of penne con vodka
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
$22.00
Breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese. Served with side of spaghetti.
Scaloppina Di Pollo Al Marsala
$22.00
Tender chicken medallions sautéed in marsala wine. Served with a side of pasta or vegetables
Scaloppina Di Pollo Al Limone
$22.00
Tender chicken medallions sautéed with butter, lemon, & wine. Served with side of spaghetti.
Scaloppina Di Pollo Alla Francese
22.00
Medallions of chicken dipped in a light egg batter then sautéed in butter & wine. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables.
$Vegetables
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
$20.00
Sliced eggplant layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara
Assortimento Misto Di Vegetali
$10.00
Assorted fresh vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, sweet red & green peppers, mushrooms, onions, sautéed with pine nuts & raisins.
Broccoli Di Rape Aglio E Olio
9.00
Broccoli rape sautéed in garlic & olive oil
$Dalla Nostra Pasticceria
Bacio Di Napoli
A chocolate cup filled with vanilla ice cream, zabaglione sauce then topped with chocolate sauce
Ice Cream
Gelatos
Sorbet
Spumoni & Profiteroles
Fresh Pastries & Cakes
Seafood Specialties
Pesce Del Giorno
$29.00
Fish, fresh daily. grouper, salmon, tuna, filet of sole & branzino, prepared as you wish baked, grilled, broiled or pizzaiola.
Zuppa Di Pesce
$39.00
Fish soup prepared with shrimp, conch, calamari, scallops, mussels & clams. Sautéed with oil & garlic, a touch of white wine, marinara sauce & served over a bed of linguine.
Gamberi Alla Parmigiana
$31.00
Jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables
Gamberi Alla Francese
$31.00
Shrimp dipped in egg batter then sautéed in a lemony sauce. Served with a side of mixed vegetables or house salad
Gamberi Del Pescatore
$31.00
Shrimp sautéed in oil & garlic, a splash of white wine & marinara sauce. Served over a bed of spaghetti
Grigliata Di Pesce
$38.00
Mixed broiled seafood platter of lobster, shrimp, & scallops. Served with a side of linguini aglio olio.
Trota Alla Fiorentina
$31.00
Fresh rainbow trout stuffed with spinach & jumbo crabmeat. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara or mixed vegetables. A dish to remember
Filetto Di Sogliola Alla Francese
31.00
Filet of sole dipped in an egg batter, sautéed with a light lemon-butter sauce. Served with a side of house salad
$Sides
Piccola Insalata Mista
$5.00
Small salad served with house dressing
Patate Fritte
$5.00
Pane All Aglio
$5.00
Our homemade bread buttered with a touch of garlic & oregano.
Side of Spaghetti Marinara
7.50
$Beverages
Cappuccino Espresso
Sodas
San Pellegrino Water
Acqua Panna
Coffee
Tea
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