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La Veranda CUCINA ITALIANA ANTIPASTO H O M E M A D E P A S T A & R I S O T T O COLD ANTIPASTO ITALIANO 28 SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO & BASILICO 18 Assortment of Italian imported, cured meat and cheeses, roasted bell peppers, Italian herb San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and Parmesan Cheese marinated olives and caponata. Serves two. RIGATONI ALLA NORMA 22 CLAMS OR MUSSELS POSILLIPO 16 Traditional Sicilian recipe, rigatoni, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and Steamed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served in white or red sauce Parmesan cheese POLIPO GRIGLIATO / GRILLED OCTOPUS 18 LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE / CLAMS 22 Mediterranean grilled octopus, served on top of chopped onions and tomatoes in a rich marinade Fresh clams, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine sauce, red pepper flakes, and parsley FRIED CALAMARI 16 FETTUCCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE 23 Crispy battered calamari served with marinara sauce. minced beef and veal, fettuccine pasta, béchamel and Parmesan cheese FRIED ZUCCHINI 12 PAPPARDELLE BOSCAIOLA 24 Battered, fresh, zucchini served with aioli sauce pappardelle pasta with porcini, mushrooms, pancetta and mascarpone cheese in a sundried tomato pesto sauce TRIO BRUSCHETTA 12 Crostini toast 3 toppings, roasted peppers and garlic/caponata/mozzarella, tomato, and onions SPAGHETTI CHITARRA ALLA CARBONARA 24 Spaghetti tossed with shallots and pancetta, in a creamy egg yolk sauce, with pecorino cheese INSALTA DI CESARE 13 and fresh black ground pepper Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan cheese LINGUINE PRIMAVERA 18 ARUGULA SALAD 13 Linguine with fresh seasonal vegetables in San Marzano tomatoe sauce Baby arugula, tomatoes, shaved Parmesan with a lemon vinaigrette ORECCHIETTE BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE 24 MOZZARELLA CAPRESE 14 Orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino cheese, red pepper flakes Fresh homemade mozzarella, mixed fresh greens, fresh basil, drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar in a garlic white wine sauce glaze and extra virgin olive oil GNOCCHI QUATTRO FORMAGGI / FOUR CHEESE 22 Potato dumpling with a creamy cheese sauce S P E C I A L I T A D E L L A M A M M A GNOCCHI VERANDA 21 CAPONATA SICILIANA 12 Potato dumpling with a light creamy, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese Stewed eggplant, celery, onions, Sicilian olives in a rich tomato sauce and white vinegar (SERVED CHILLED) RAVIOLI VERANDA 21 Ricotta cheese filled ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce with Parmesan cheese POLPETTE DI CARNE / MEATBALL 19 Mamas meatball recipe in San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with whipped ricotta cheese RAVIOLI DI ARAGOSTA / LOBSTER 32 Ravioli filled with lumps of Maine lobster meat in a creamy brandy sauce MELENZANE PARMIGIANA / EGGPLANT PARM 24 Layered eggplant, parmesan cheese, melted mozzarella in a San Marzano tomato sauce RISOTTO AI PORCINI 24 with fresh basil Carnaroli rice, fresh porcini and crimini mushrooms with mascarpone cheese STUFFED ARTICHOKE 16 RISOTTO DI MARE / SEAFOOD 32 Large stuffed artichoke (Mom’s secret recipe) served in a light artichoke broth Carnaroli rice, fresh Seafood, finished in smooth creamy light tomato sauce. LASAGNA DELLA MAMMA 22 RISOTTO DI VENERE 28 My old family recipe made with homemade pasta layers, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella, Carnaroli rice, black cuttefish ink, and shrimp Parmesan cheese and fresh basil C A R N E ARANCINE / RICEBALL 12 A traditional recipe from my family town, Palermo. Riceball filled with a rich meat sauce, peas and VEAL MEDALLIONS 29 melted mozzarella cheese Veal scallopini in your favorite sauce, Francese, Marsala or Piccata GRILLED VEGETABLES 12 VEAL SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA 32 Seasonal grilled vegetables, with Italian herbs marinade Veal scallopini topped with sage, mozzarella, spinach, and proscuitto di Parma, in a light wine and tomato sauce POLLO VEAL MILANESE 26 Veal cutlet breaded in olive oil, topped with arugula and shaved Parmesan ALLA GRIGLIA / PAILLARD 22 Thin grilled chicken breast served with vegetables and potatoes COSTATA DI VITELLO PARMIGIANA 48 Breaded bone in veal chop topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and melted mozzarella MILANESE 24 Breaded chicken cutlet, topped with diced fresh mozzarella, tomato, onions and balsamic glaze COSTATA DI MAIALE / PORK CHOP (2) 10 OZ BONE IN 32 broiled pork chops with Bell pepper, onions, garlic,in a balsamic reduction finished with apricot sauce AL MARSALA 26 Chicken breast with traditional mushroom marsala demi sauce COSTOLETTE D’ AGNELLO / RACK OF LAMB 39 Herb crusted roasted lamb chops served with veggies and rosemary roasted potatoes ALLA PARMIGIANA 27 Breaded chicken cutlet with marinara sauce and melted homemade mozzarella NY STRIP (10 OZ. OR 16 OZ.) 32 42 Certified prime Angus beef grilled and served sliced with traditional Ciambotta Sauce CACCIATORE 26 Chicken on the bone with mushrooms, onions and bell peppers in a white wine tomato sauce ROLLATINO 29 Breaded chicken breast stuffed with spinach, pancetta and onion served with a mushroom sauce CANTORINI/SIDES HOUSE SALAD SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO OR GARLIC & OIL 7 PESCE SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & OIL 7 ZUPPA DI PESCE 32 Sautéed jumbo shrimp, muscles, clams and calamari with garlic, oil and fresh chopped SAUTEED SPINACH 7 tomatoes in a light fish broth served over linguine SAUTEED FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES 7 TUSCANY SALMON 28 Tuscany herb salmon served with creamy cucumber sauce and Veggies BRANZINO VERANDA 32 La Veranda Homemade pasta Pan seared, Mediterranean sea bass with onions, garlic, Kalamata olives and Sicilian for purchase (5.00 lb) capers in a light wine sauce DENTICE ALLA FRANCESE 30 PAPPERDELLE LINGUINI Fresh snapper fillet in a lemon butter sauce with fresh Italian parsley PACCHERI FETTUCCINI GAMBERONI 30 Sautéed jumbo shrimp in butter garlic lemon sauce served over linguine RIGATONI CHITARRA SPAGHETTI ORRECHIETTE No Substitutions Please - Sharing Charge 9.95 CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
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