Daily specials
Lunch Special
Tuesday
Thursday
Lunch
Antipasti
Insalate
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Ottimo
Mixed lettuces, vegetables, Chianti vinaigrette and olive oil
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Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
Roasted beets, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
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Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, radish, parmesan cheese and croutons Add Chicken $11.99, Add Calamari $12.99
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Insalata Pignoli
Apples, arugula, Belgian Endive, pine nuts, balsamic vinegar, gorgonzola cheese, EVOO
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Caprese
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamico and basil pesto
Pasta
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Spaghetti Polpette
Tomato sauce, meat balls, parmesan
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Capellini Pomodoro
Angel hair, tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella
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Rigatoni Bolognese
Meat ragu, tomato, parmesan
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Ravioli Tradizionale
Ricotta filled, tomato sauce & basil
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Linguine Vongole
Linguine with clams, white wine garlic or spicy tomato
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Parmesan cheese, butter, broccoli, black pepper
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Conchiglie Con Pollo
Shell pasta, sundried tomatoes, peas, chicken, mushrooms, parmesan cream
Pizza
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Bianca
Whipped ricotta, spinach, roasted garlic, olive oil
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Prosciutto e Rucola
Pesto, prosciutto, fontina and arugula
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Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
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Con Pollo
Spicy Chicken, roasted peppers, spinach and goat cheese
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Funghi Fontina
Roasted wild mushrooms, leeks, fontina cheese, white truffle oil
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Diavolo
Sausage, broccoli, fresh mozzarella, red chili oil and giardiniera
Secondi
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Parmigiana
Breaded chicken, tomato, basil, mozzarella & Parmesan cheese. Served with spaghetti aioli with spinach and fresh tomatoes.
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Milanese
Breaded chicken, lemon, capers, arugula and red onion. Served with spaghetti aioli with spinach and fresh tomatoes.
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Valdostana
Sauteed chicken breast, melted fontina cheese, sliced prosciutto, mushrooms and Marsalla sauce. Served with spaghetti aioli with spinach and fresh tomatoes.
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Salmone Con Lenticcie
Cedar planked wild salmon, lentils, pancetta, spinach & white wine
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Whitefish alla Ottimo
Lake Superior whitefish, artichokes, mushrooms, asparagus, capers, brown butter, lemon.
18% service fee will be added to bill for 6 or more guests.
Dinner
Antipasti
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Zucchini Fritti
Fried zucchini, homemade ranch dipping sauce
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Giant Meatball
Topped with Fontina cheese, tomato sauce and fresh basil
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Torta di Granchio
Jumbo lump crabcake, arugula remoulade, sweet corn and green onions
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Sausage & Peppers
Red wine, sliced garlic and onions
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Mussels
White wine garlic or spicy tomato sauce
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Calamari
Fried crisp or grilled, garlic aioli or hot giardiniera
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Bruschetta
Tomato, basil, EVOO and fresh mozzarella
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Antipasti Platter
Prosciutto di Parma, Salami Toscano, Mortadella, Parmesan Cheese, Whipped Goat Cheese, Marinated Olives and Roasted Peppers
Pasta
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Spaghetti Polpette
Tomato sauce, meat balls and parmesan
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Capellini Pomodoro
Angel hair, tomato basil sauce and fresh mozzarella
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Rigatoni Bolognese
Meat ragu, tomato, parmesan
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Ravioli Rosa
Ricotta filled, vodka-tomato cream
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Linguine Vongole
Linguine with clams, white wine garlic or spicy tomato sauce
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Linguine Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
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Gnocchi
Homemade potato dumplings, prosciutto, peas in a parmesan cream sauce
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Conchiglie Con Pollo
Shell shaped pasta, chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, peas, basil in parmesan cream
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Parmesan cheese, butter, broccoli and black pepper
Insalate
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Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, sherry vinegar and toasted walnuts
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Ottimo
Mixed lettuces, vegetables, Chianti vinaigrette and olive oil
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Ottimo Caesar
Romaine lettuce, anchovy, radish, parmesan cheese and croutons
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Insalata Pignoli
Apples, arugula, frisée, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette and gorgonzola cheese
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Asparagi e Rucola
Asparagus, arugula, parmesan cheese, lemon-honey vinaigrette, fresh tomato and shaved onion
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Caprese
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamico, basil pesto
Pizza
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Bianca
Whipped ricotta, spinach, roasted garlic, olive oil
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Prosciutto e Rucola
Pesto, prosciutto, fontina and arugula
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Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
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Con Pollo
Spicy Chicken, roasted peppers, spinach and goat cheese
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Funghi Fontina
Roasted wild mushrooms, leeks, fontina cheese and white truffle oil
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Diavolo
Sausage, broccoli, fresh mozzarella, giardiniera, tomato sauce
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Add Proscuitto to any pizza
Piatti Principali
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Parmigiana
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
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Pollo Vesuvio
Roasted half Amish chicken, garlic, oregano, white wine sauce, potatoes, peas
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Milanese
Breaded chicken or veal, lemon, capers, arugula and red onion
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Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Layered eggplant baked with tomato, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and basil
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Salmone Con Lenticcie
Cedar planked Loch Duart salmon with lentils, pancetta, spinach and white wine sauce
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Whitefish alla Ottimo
Lake Superior whitefish, artichokes, mushrooms, asparagus, capers, brown butter, lemon.
18% service fee will be added to bill for 6 or more guests.
Gluten Free
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spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Gluten free linguine, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, tomatoes and sauteed spinach. Vegan-friendly – please notify your server of your preference for no parmesan cheese.
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spaghetti Alfredo con Broccoli
Gluten free linguine, parmesan cheese, broccoli and black pepper
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spaghetti Bolognese
Gluten free linguine, meat ragu, tomato and parmesan
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spaghetti Tomato Basil
Gluten free linguine, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan. Vegan-friendly – notify your server no parmesan cheese
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All chicken, veal, beef and pork entrees may also be prepared gluten free. Please notify your server of your dietary restrictions.
Children’s Menu
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Available for children 12 and under Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, children eat free! (One child entrée per adult entrée purchased.) All meals are served with a choice of soft drink, milk or juice and a scoop of gelato
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Spaghetti or Rigatoni
Either pasta with butter
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Spaghetti or Rigatoni
Either pasta with tomato sauce or cream sauce
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Chicken Strips
Chicken strips with either fries or broccoli
Desserts
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Crostata di Mele
Warm apple tart with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato
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Crema di Vanigila*
Vanilla crème brulée
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Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie, pecans, caramel and chocolate gelato
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Affogato
Warm expresso vanilla gelato sundae with whipped cream
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Torta di Formaggio alla Zia Joan’s
Whipped cheesecake with a sour cream topping, graham cracker and crushed walnut crust
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Torta di Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate mousse cake with chocolate gnash and fresh raspberry purée
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Calzone con Banana e Nutella
Baked and filled with hazelnut-chocolate spread, fresh bananas and whipped cream
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Tiramisu
Classic Tiramisu with chocolate sauce
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Gelato*
Choice of four flavors: vanilla, chocolate, coffee and pistachio
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Sorbetti*
Choice of three flavors: lemon, pink grape fruit and raspberry
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Gluten free versions of items with an asterisk are available upon request for $7.99 each. Please ask your server for today’s specialties.