Cantina Italiana Italian

Cantina Italiana Menu

(617) 723-4577
346 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
$$$$$

Appetizers


Meatballs
$13.00
Family recipe of house-made angus beef meatballs in ragu, shaved parmesan.
Ham and Mozz
$18.00
Aged Parma Ham, fresh Mozzarella in olive oil, basil.
Mussels Sautee
$14.00
PEI mussels sautéed with garlic and parsley in a white wine and herb broth, croutons.
Fried Squid
$14.00
Fried calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara.
Italian Appetizer
$18.00
Cured Italian meats, cheeses, house-made pickled pickled vegetables, cracked olives, stuffed cherry peppers.
Caprese
$15.00
Imported fresh mozzarella, heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil.
Scampi
$19.00
Pan-seared shrimp in a garlic butter, white white, and lemon sauce, croutons.
Arancini
13.00
Fried arborio rice balls mixed with angus beef bolognese ragu and asiago cheese.

$Salad - Soups


Chopped Winery Salad
$11.00
Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, and house-made creamy Italian.
Bean Soup
$6.00
Cup of hearty cannellini beans in a vegetable broth with fideo di pasta, and Parmesan.
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan.
Rughetta Salad
11.00
Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved Parmesan, balsamic glaze.

$Pasta Classics


Ricotta Ravioli
$22.00
Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.
Sorrentina Dumplings
$22.00
House-made potato dumplings, San Marzano tomato sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
Baked Lasagna
$24.00
Chef's signature lasagna, layers of house-made pasta, beschamel, angus beef ragù, smothered in mozzarella and parmesan.
Vodka Cans
$21.00
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, smoked pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Rabe and Sausage Fusili
$26.00
Handmade fusili pasta, handmade spicy sausage, broccoli rabe, white wine, Pecorino Romano.
Scialatielli Cacio Pepe
$21.00
House-made scialatielli pasta in a Romano cheese and cracked pepper sauce.
Scialatielli with Genoese Pesto
$26.00
House-made scialatielli pasta in a basil and cheese pesto, roasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan.
Bolognese Scialatielli
$24.00
Chef's authentic presentation of the classic Bolognese, slow braised angus beef, house-made scialatielli pasta.
American Chicken and Broccoli
$22.00
Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli florets, handmade fusili pasta, Parmigiano, Pecorino Romano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce.
Bombolotti Alla Buongustaia
$24.00
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, handmade spicy sausage, marinara sauce, parmesan, and crumbled goat cheese.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
24.00
Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs, in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with a dollop of hand dipped ricotta.

$Pasta From the Sea


Spaghetti Allo Scampo
$26.00
Imported golden grain spaghettii served with jumbo shrimp, in a garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce.
Spaghetti with Clams
$25.00
Local, countneck clams, olive oil, garlic and Italian parsley, and imported golden grain pasta.
Bombolotti with Lobster Fra Diavola
$32.00
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, North Atlantic lobster tail, shrimp, in a spicy fra diavola sauce.
Scialatelle with Salmon
25.00
House-made scialatelle pasta, Canadian salmon bites, and spinach, in a tomato cream sauce.

$Lunch Appetizers


Starter
$13.00
Cured Italian meats, cheeses, pickled jardiniere, cracked olives, red peppers.
Caprese
$15.00
Imported fresh mozzarella, heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil.
Fried Squid
$14.00
Fried calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara.
Parmesan Truffle Fries
$10.00
.Steak-cut potato fries tossed in white truffle oil, truffle peelings, and parmesan.
Meatballs
$10.00
Family recipe of house-made angus beef meatballs in ragu, shaved parmesan.
Mussels Sautee
$14.00
PEI mussels sautéed with garlic and parsley in a white wine and herb broth, croutons.
Arancini
$13.00
Fried arborio rice balls mixed with angus beef bolognese ragu and asiago cheese.
Tomato Bruschetta
11.00
Grilled crostini topped with dressed plum tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella.

$Lunch Salads


House Salad Cellar
$10.00
Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, house-made creamy Italian.
Arugula Salad
$10.00
Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze.
Caesar Salad
10.00
Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan.

$Lunch Pizza


Daisy Pizza
$14.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, basil.
Ham Pizza
$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Parma ham.
Capricciosa Pizza
$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Roman Artichoke, mushrooms, cooked ham.
Rabe and Sausage Pizza
$15.00
Fior di Latte mozzarella, shaved parmesan, broccoli rabe, crumbled spicy Italian sausage.
Mushrooms Pizza
$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, champignon mushrooms.
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
$16.00
Creamy burrata mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham, arugula, shaved parmesan.
Sausage Pizza
$14.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, caramelized onions, Italian sausage.
Spicy Salami Pizza
16.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, ricotta, spicy salami, spicy chili oil.

$Lunch Sanwiches

All served on house-baked spukie loaf or grilled ciabatta, all served with side fries
Classic Sandwich
$12.00
Parma ham, Fior di Latte mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, and cold pressed olive oil.
Parms Sandwich
Made or covered with Parmesan cheese.
Meatball Sandwich
$11.00
House-made sirloin meatballs, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella.
Italian Sandwich
$12.00
Mortadella, capicola, spicy salami, provolone, shaved onion, tomato, romaine, oil and seasoning.
Chicken Cutlet Milanese Sandwich
$11.00
Breaded chicken breast, shaved parmesan, roasted peppers, dressed arugula.
Rustic Vegetable Pesto Sandwich
11.00
Sautéed seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, basil pesto, fontina cheese.

$Lunch Pasta


Spaghetti Al 'Mare "My Way"
$12.00
Golden grain spaghetti served YOUR WAY in a cherry tomato "marechiara" wine sauce or vodka tomato cream served with your choice of fresh seasonal seafood.
Tortelloni with Cream and Ham
$15.00
Handmade spinach and ricotta tortelloni, Parma ham, and sweet peas in a white cream sauce.
Macheroni Alla Buongustaia
$15.00
Oven baked pasta with handmade spicy sausage, marinara, parmesan, crumbled goat cheese.
Macheroni with Vodka
$14.00
Rigatoni pasta, pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Marinara Ravioli
$15.00
Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.
American Chicken and Broccoli
$15.00
Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, American broccoli florets, rigatoni pasta, parmesan, pecorino Romano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce.
Gnocchi
$14.00
House-made potato dumplings, marinara sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
Spaghetti Tomato and Meatballs
15.00
Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce.

$Lunch Plates


Marsala Chicken
$16.00
Sautéed and pounded chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce, served with a side of rigatoni pasta.
New England Baked Scrod
$18.00
Oven baked New England Scrod topped with toasted lemon breadcrumbs, served with side of sautéed broccoli florets.
Parmigiana Chicken
$16.00
Lightly breaded all-natural, pounded chicken breast, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan, served with side of rigatoni pasta.
Salmon Filet
18.00
Oven roasted, wild salmon filet over sautéed Popeye spinach.

$Entrees


Hunter
Pan-seared and sautéed with roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, and exotic mushrooms in a sauce of white wine, filet of tomato, and fresh rosemary.
Saltimnocca
Pan-seared and sautéed with foraged mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce topped with Parma ham and mozzarella.
Gino
Lightly breaded, layered with pan-fried eggplant, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan.
Piccata
Pan-seared and sautéed in a lemon, capers, and white wine sauce.
French
Egg batter dipped and sautéed in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, ragù bolognese or marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmigiano * Parmigiana served with our house-made bombolotti pasta *.
Sea Plate for 2
$62.00
Fresh catch fish of the day, North Atlantic lobster tail and claws, jumbo shrimp, calamari, PEI mussels, local clams, and local diver scallops, grilled and sautéed then tossed in a "Salmoriglio" lemon, garlic, and parsley oil, served with gremolata croutons.
Meat Sample for 2
$49.00
Grilled and sliced, all natural veal chop paillard, 2 Italian sausages, and 2 Statler bone-in chicken breast al brick, in a roasted garlic and rosemary oil, served with grilled Borretane onions and truffle parmesan fries.
Salmon Filet
24.00
Grilled, wild salmon filet over sautéed Popeye spinach.

$Sides


Mushroom Trifolati
$8.00
Sauteed Spinach
$8.00
Steak Fries
$7.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
$8.00
Broccoli Florets Garlic and Oil
8.00

$Desserts


Spumoni Ice Cream Pie
$8.00
Chocolate, pistachio, and rum-flavored Ice Cream, candied cherries and almonds on a coconut graham cracker crust.
Amaretto Cake
$8.00
Handmade amaretto soaked lady fingers, chantilly cream, and sweet mascarpone, diced almonds, crushed amaretti.
Tiramisu
$8.00
Handmade espresso-soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone, cocoa.
Sicilian Cannoli
$7.00
Cannoli pastry shell filled with house-made ricotta cream, citrus zest, dipped in chocolate chips.
Lemon Sorbet
6.00
Handmade, all-natural lemon sorbet, fresh mint.

$Coffee


Expressed
$3.00
Cappuccino
$4.00
American
$3.00
Drowned
$6.00
Expresso over vanilla ice cream.

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