ANTIPASTI
BEEF & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
$13.00
ricotta, pomodoro sauce, grana padano
ANTIPASTO
$19.00
cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickled vegetables (gluten free)
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
$12.00
crispy fried eggplant, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
CALAMARI
$16.00
black garlic aioli, fried banana peppers & capers, crispy squid, fresh lemon
GRILLED OCTOPUS
$18.00
arugula, pine nut & castelvetrano gremolata, calabrian chili aioli, golden raisin mostarda
BURRATA
$18.00
red wine and shallot jam, candied walnut crumble, asian pear, pickled mustard, frisee, focaccia croutons
CHARRED BROCCOLI
$12.00
pignoli crumble, white bean puree, feta, golden raisin mustarda
CARPACCIO
$14.00
thinly slices raw beef, baby arugula, croutons, grana padano, truffle vinaigrette
MUSSELS
$18.00
‘nduja, hard cider, shallot, celery, smoked butter, grilled focaccia, fennel salad
CRISPY ARTICHOKES
15.00
crispy spiced artichoke hearts, white bean puree, chives, arugula, lemon
$SOUP & SALAD
Salad Add Ons: grilled chicken $8 | grilled flat iron steak $13 | grilled shrimp $10 | pan-roasted salmon $12 | duck breast $18 | scallops $16CAULIFLOWER BISQUE
$7.00
roasted garlic, aleppo, parmesan brodo, crispy shallots
WHITE BEAN & SAUSAGE SOUP
$7.00
cannellini beans, italian sausage, pancetta, ditalini, oregano, focaccia crouton
CAESAR
$11.00
romaine, grana padano, focaccia crisps, creamy anchovy dressing
INSALATA DI AVVIO
$11.00
arugula, radicchio, fennel, grana padano, lemon basil vinaigrette
JEFFERY’S BABY GREENS
$16.00
honey roasted sunflower seeds, charred orange and honey vinaigrette, roasted beets, radish, grana padano
BABY WEDGE
$16.00
baby gem lettuces, gorgonzola vinaigrette, pancetta, pickled shallots, pine nuts, heirloom cherry tomato
KALE SALAD
16.00
hazelnut, winter squash, lentil, feta, warm bacon vinaigrette
$PIZZA
gluten free pizza crust available upon request - $3 supplementMARGHERITA
$13.00
san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
BLACK FIGS
$16.00
gorgonzola, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula
BADA BOOM
$16.00
pomodoro, spinach, sausage, calabrian chili, smoked mozzarella
EGGPLANT PARM
$16.00
torn basil, crispy eggplant, garlic ricotta, mozzarella
WHITE CLAM
17.00
chopped clams, prosciutto, potato, roasted garlic, lemon, fresh herbs
$BURGER & SANDWICHES
Served with choice of local greens or parmesan french fries. Gluten free sandwich bread available upon request - $2 supplement.AVVIO BURGER*
$16.00
brandt grass-fed burger, caramelized onions, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, spicy ketchup, potato roll
CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH
$16.00
Ciabatta, Cajun grilled chicken, Cajun bacon, cheddar, calabrian chili aioli, romaine and tomato
CHICKEN PARMESAN PANINI
$15.00
breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, ciabatta
EGGPLANT PANINI
$15.00
roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil aioli, balsamic marinated tomatoes, country loaf
ITALIAN GRINDER
$16.00
smoked ham, coppa, hot soppresata, cherry pepper aioli, provolone, lettuce, tomato, vinaigrette
TURKEY
15.00
fig & bacon jam, provolone, arugula, ciabatta
$PASTA
Pastas available with gluten free penne upon request. - $2 supplementPENNE CON POLLO
$18.00
grilled chicken, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine sauce, pecorino
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
$22.00
beef, veal, pork, tomato ragu, cream, grana padano
ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA
$21.00
sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, white wine, pecorino
LINGUINE & MEATBALLS
$18.00
beef & sausage meatballs, pomodoro, roasted garlic ricotta
SUNCHOKE MEZZE LUNA
$26.00
Confit duck leg, creamy sunchoke, apple butter, sunchoke chips, frisee, grana
GNOCCHI
$17.00
potato dumpling, tomato cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, pecorino
MAFALDINE PUTTANESCA
$22.00
Pork fat, capers & marinated olives, anchovies, citrus, tomato
BUCATINI ALL’ AMATRICIANA
$22.00
bucatini, pancetta, chili, heirloom tomato, herbs, pecorino
WINTER SQUASH RISOTTO
$22.00
Sage, mascarpone, pecorino, black truffle
CACIO E PEPPE RADIATORI
22.00
pink and black peppercorn, pecorino, black pepper crisp
$ENTREES
FLAT IRON*
$28.00
wood-grilled, crispy brussels sprouts, maple & bourbon glaze, spiced sweet potato gratin, ginger & sweet potato puree
SCALLOPS
$32.00
brown butter polenta, Asian pear, sweet potato, Aleppo, frisee
SALMON*
$27.00
chickpea & cucumber salad, Chickpea crumble, pan-seared maitake, maitake & shallot soubise, roasted garlic and rosemary vinaigrette, arugula
RIBEYE*
$40.00
wood-grilled, radicchio & Citrus salad, smashed baby potato, winter squash puree, gorgonzola, crispy shallots
PARMESAN
$21.00-24.00
chicken or veal, pan-fried, linguine pomodoro
MILANESE
$21.00-24.00
chicken or veal, crispy panko breadcrumbs, arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved grana padano, lemon vinaigrette
CHICKEN PICCATA
$20.00
pan-sauteed chicken scallopini, lemon, white wine, caper butter sauce, herb-roasted potatoes, green beans
OVEN ROASTED DUCK BREAST
32.00
Beluga lentils, citrus vinaigrette, shaved brussel sprouts, frisee, caramelized onion, smokey orange & rosemary gastrique
$SIDES
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
FRENCH FRIES
MASHED POTATOES
GREEN BEANS
OVEN-ROASTED POTATOES
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
MENU NOTES
Please Note
:Items prepared raw or partially cooked will increase your risk of foodborne illness. Consumers who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness should only eat seafood and other food from animals thoroughly cooked. Please inquire with your server for details. If you have any food allergies please notify your server. MENU ITEMS DENOTED GF CAN BE PREPARED GLUTEN - FREE.
KIDS MENU
KIDS PIZZA
$10.00
pepperoni or cheese
CRISPY CHICKEN
$10.00
roasted potatoes, green beans
KIDS BURGER
$10.00
french fries
PENNE POMODORO
$10.00
CHICKEN PARMESAN
$10.00
pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, penne
SPUMANTE
PROSECCO (GLERA) PROSECCO DOC, fantinel, friuli n.v.
$9.00-31.00
GRASPAROSSA LAMBRUSCO CASTELVETRO DOC, tenuta pederanza “gibeâ€, veneto ‘18
$11.00-39.00
PINOT NOIR/FRANCONIA(ROSE) frisante fruili IGT, scarpetto“timidoâ€, friuli ‘18
12.00-43.00
$BIANCO
BTLMOSCATO MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG, tintero, piedmont ‘20
$5.00-32.00
CORTESE GAVI DOCG, marchese di barolo, piedmonte ‘18
$6.00-43.00
PINOT GRIGIO VENETO DOC, torre di luna, veneto ‘19
$5.00-32.00
PINOT GRIGIO VALDADIGE DOC, santa margherita, trentino-alto adige ‘19
$6.00-43.00
VERDICCHIO CASTELLI DE JESI DOC, umani ronchi, abruzzo ‘19
$7.00-43.00
PECORINO TERRE ACQUILANE DOC, cataldi madonna, “giuliaâ€, abruzzo ’17
$6.00-39.00
SOAVE SOAVE DOC, pieropan, veneto ‘21
$8.00-55.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC FRIULI DOC, pighin, friuli ‘20
$9.00-43.00
CARRICANTE, SICILIA DOC, terre siciliane etna, tornatore, sicily '18
$7.00-47.00
FALANGHINA IRPINIA DOC, terredora dipaolo, campania ‘19
$5.00-32.00
CHARDONNAY,COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRUILI, poggiobello, friuli'18
$6.00-35.00
CHARDONNAY NAPA, artesa, california ‘19
8.00-55.00
$ROSATO
CORVINA/TREBBIANO/SYRAH (11 minutes rose) trevenezie, pasqua, veneto ‘19
6.00-35.00
$ROSSO
3OZ | 6OZ | BTLNERELLO MASCALESE ETNA ROSSO DOC, tornatore, sicily ‘18
$7.00-47.00
PINOT NOIR GRAVE DOC, borgo magredo “mosaicâ€, friuli ‘18
$5.00-35.00
PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE, averaen, oregon ‘19
$8.00-55.00
MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, illuminati, abruzzo ‘18
$5.00-31.00
NEBBIOLO LANGHE DOC, pecchenino “bottiâ€, piedmont ‘18
$9.00-62.00
NEBBIOLO BAROLO DOCG, michele chiarlo "tortoniano", cerequio ‘16
$12.00-83.00
SANGIOVESE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, vignamaggio, tuscany ‘16
$6.00-35.00
SANGIOVESE / MALBEC / CABERNET SONOMA, ferrari-carano “sienaâ€, california ‘17
$7.00-43.00
MERLOT SICILIA IGT, cusumano, sicily ‘18
$5.00-31.00
CORVINA / RODINELLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG, famiglia pasqua, veneto ‘15
$13.00-89.00
MALBEC MENDOZA, CATENA “VISTA FLORESâ€, argentina ‘17
$6.00-35.00
SYRAH SUPER TUSCAN IGT, ferragamo Il borro “pian di novaâ€, tuscany ‘17
$8.00-55.00
CABERNET / SANGIOVESE / MERLOT SUPER TUSCAN IGT, argiano “ncâ€, tuscany ‘17
$7.00-47.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON SUPER TUSCAN IGT, feudi di san gregorio “cometeâ€, tuscany‘16
$8.00-55.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON CALIFORNIA, francis ford coppola “ivory labelâ€, california ‘17
6.00-35.00
$DOLCE
BRACHETTO BRACHETTO DOCG, morenco “pinetoâ€, piedmonte ‘17
10.00-36.00
$COCKTAILS
CLASSIC ITALIAN 12.
BELLINI
prosecco, peach nectar
AMERICANO
contratto americano vermouth, campari, soda
NEGRONI
sons of liberty gin (south kingstown ri), campari, carpano antico vermouth
APEROL SPRITZER
aperol, prosecco, soda
ESPRESSO GIN & TONIC
malfy italian lemon gin, espresso, tonic
TEMPO TRIPLO
contratto bianco, rosso and americano vermouths with orange bitters
SEASONAL COCKTAILS 14.
BOTANICAL BUCK
Avvio bespoke gin, lemon, sage and ginger beer
ORCHARD OLD FASHIONED
Apple infused bourbon, cinnamon and apples
POMPELMO AL FORNO
el buho mezcal, grapefruit, aperol, lime and rosemary
SUGAR PLUM SIDECAR
vecchia romagna italian brandy, luxardo orange liqueur, lemon and plum nectar
PEAR CADILLAC
silver tequila, cointreau, pear, lemon and lime
CIDER SOUR MARGARITA
reposado tequila, luxardo triple, apple cider and lime
BOTTLED
BIRRIFICIO DEL DUCATO"VIA EMILIA"
$11.00
dry hopped pilsner, parma italy
DOGFISH HEAD 60 MINUTE IPA
$8.00
i.p.a., milton de
PROCLAMATION "TENDRIL" IPA
$8.00
i.p.a. warwick, ri
WHALER’S “RISE†PALE ALE
$7.00
i.p.a., wakefield ri
OXBOW “FARMHOUSEâ€
$7.00
farmhouse ale, newcastle me
SIERRA NEVADA
$6.00
pale ale, chico ca
GUINNESS
$7.00
stout, ireland
CORONA EXTRA
$6.00
pale lager, mexico city, mexico
HEINEKEN
$6.00
pale lager, holland
BUDWEISER
$6.00
pale lager, usa
AMSTEL LIGHT
$6.00
light lager, holland
BUD LIGHT
$6.00
light lager, usa
CITY ROOTS CIDER
$6.00
boston, ma
COORS LIGHT
$6.00
lager, golden, co
MICHELOB ULTRA
$6.00
light lager, usa
O’ DOULS
6.00
non-alcohol
$DRAFT
ALLAGASH "WHITE"
$7.00
witbier, portland, me
PERONI
$6.00
pale lager, rome italy
TILTED BARN ROTATING IPA
$11.00
india pale ale, exeter ri
NEWPORT CRAFT "DRIFT"
$7.00
extra pale ale, newport ri
GREY SAIL “CAPTAIN’S DAUGHTER
$10.00
double ipa, westport ri
FAMILY STYLE TAKE OUT MENU
Each Family-Style takeout offering feeds 4 people and includes a salad, an entree and a dessert along with our fresh baked focaccia bread - all for just $100. If you would like to order an item ala carte, the price is listed next to each item below. Please call 401.942 .2900 to order.Family style meals need to be ordered 1 day in advance.CHOICE OF SALAD
CAESAR SALAD
$27.00
romaine, focaccia crisp, creamy anchovy dressing, grana padano
INSALATA DI AVVIO
27.00
romaine, arugula, radicchio, shaved fennel, grana padano, lemon basil vinaigrette
$CHOICE OF ENTREE
CHICKEN PICATTA
$57.00
pan-sauté chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, lemon white wine, caper butter sauce
CHICKEN PARMESAN
$57.00
pan fried chicken, penne pomodoro
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
$60.00
beef, veal, pork, tomato ragu, grana padano
PENNE CON POLLO
54.00
grilled chicken, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine butter sauce
$DESSERT
ASSORTED COOKIES
$20.00
lemon biscotti, cannoli, chocolate chip
Desserts
Key Lime Cheesecake
$10.00
passion fruit glaze, coconut reduction, passion fruit coulis, whipped cream, toasted coconut, lime zest
Tiramisu
$10.00
espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, espresso crema
Carrot Cake
$10.00
fig, walnut, mascarpone frosting, white chocolate and carrot ganache, toasted walnut, vanilla gelato
Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme
$10.00
banannas foster butterscotch, sea salt, banana, toasted hazelnut, amaretti cookie crumble
Sbrisolona
$8.00
almond-cornmeal cookie, butterscotch, whipped cream
Gelato & Sorbetto
$3.50
inquire with your server for today's selection
Providence Restaurant Week
Available January 8th through 21st Try our three-course dinner offering for $35 per person. Tax and gratuity not included. Not available for Take Out or Delivery.ANTIPASTI
Choose OneMEATBALLS
brown butter polenta
CALAMARI
black garlic aioli, fried banana peppers & capers, fresh lemon
CAULIFLOWER or WHITE BEAN SOUP
CAESAR or DI AVVIO SALAD
ENTREE
Select OneBUCATINI ARABIATTA
garlic, chili, tomato, homemade bucatiniÂ
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN
asparagus, sweet potatoes, marsala cream
LINGUINI VONGOLE
garlic, white wine, pancetta, parsley
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
black truffle, pecorino, herbs
WOOD GRILLED SALMON
maitake mushrooms, mushroom soubise, chickpea and cucumber salad
DESSERT
Select OneTIRAMISU
espresso crema, cocoa
LIMONCELLO CAKEÂ
raspberry coulis, whipped cream
OLIVE OIL CAKE
amarena cherries, whipped cream
Available Monday-Friday, 2-5 PM
Sicilian Spiced Nuts
$8.00
rosemary, aleppo, honey
Warm Marinated Olives
$8.00
garlic, herbs, winter citrus
Hot Giardiniera
$7.00
sharp provolone, calabrian chili
Crispy Patatas Speziata
$8.00
calabrian chili aioli, house spice blend, herbs
Marinated Grilled Shrimp
$10.00
black garlic, crispy shallots, balsamic caponata
Smoked Mozzarella Arancini
$9.00
pomodoro, piave vecchio
Gorgonzola Crostini
$7.00
shaved pear, saba, sea salt
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