Lunch/Dinner

Antipasti

First tastes, meant for sharing

Bruschetta V

$16

Ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano & basil over toasted ciabatta

“Hands down the best bruschetta I’ve ever tasted — so fresh and flavorful!” — OpenTable guest

Prosciutto e Melone GF

$20

Sweet cantaloupe with 24-month aged Parma prosciutto

“The perfect start to a summer meal — salty, sweet, and so Italian.” — Yelp reviewer

Bresaola GF

$19

Arugula with thinly sliced cured beef, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon-infused olive oil

Polpette di Vitello

$16

Tender 6 oz veal meatball braised & finished in a Northern Italian tomato sauce

“That veal meatball… I’d come back for that alone.” — Guest review on OpenTable

Mussels GF

$25

Petite mussels in a white wine, shallot, garlic & butter broth

Clams GF

$28

Cherry stone clams in a white wine, shallot, garlic & butter broth

Italian Cheeses | Piccolo

$36

Chef’s selection of imported cheeses with crackers & honey

“The cheese selection was incredible — imported, curated, and perfect with our Barolo.” — Yelp reviewer

Italian Cheeses | Grande

$69

Chef’s selection of imported cheeses with crackers & honey

“The cheese selection was incredible — imported, curated, and perfect with our Barolo.” — Yelp reviewer

Italian Charcuterie | Piccolo

$35

Chef’s selection of imported cold cuts with traditional grissini breadsticks

“A generous and beautifully presented board — the perfect start to our evening.” — Google review

Italian Charcuterie | Grande

$65

Chef’s selection of imported cold cuts with traditional grissini breadsticks

“A generous and beautifully presented board — the perfect start to our evening.” — Google review

PRIMI PIATTI

Seasonal pastas, the heart of the Italian table

Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Pepperoncino V

$22

Garlic, red pepper flakes & extra virgin olive oil tossed with spaghetti

Gnocchi Prima Luce V

$25

Potato gnocchi in warm butter, delicately infused with garlic and fresh parsley, finished with lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano

Add Jumbo Gulf Shrimp $16

Pumpkin Ravioli V

$23

Ravioli filled with pumpkin purée, tossed in caramelized butter & sage

“The pumpkin ravioli in brown butter sage sauce was divine. A must-try.” — Mike Z., Yelp

Pesto e Scampi

$29

House-made basil pesto and sautéed jumbo Gulf shrimp over linguine

Chef Samantha’s
Fusilli Pasta

$26

Cream sauce with peas, shallots & prosciutto folded into fusilli

Penne alla Vodka

$36

Smooth vodka cream sauce with jumbo lump crabmeat & penne

“The penne alla vodka with crab? Absolutely outstanding. I’ll be back just for that.” — James G., Yelp

Porcini e Truffle Ravioli

$30

Ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms, truffle, ricotta, grana padano & parmigiano reggiano tossed in creamy white wine sauce and topped with fresh-grated black truffles.

Spaghetti & Polpetti
di Vitello

$26

Tender 6oz veal meatball braised & finished in a Northern Italian tomato sauce with spaghetti

Nonna Novella’s Bolognese

$28

Classic Northern Italian bolognese made with soffritto (the traditional base of onion, carrot & celery) and passata (pure strained tomatoes), slow-cooked for depth of flavor and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano & basil chiffonade over fresh fettuccine

Add Italian sausage $6

Lasagna alla Bolognese

$28

Six layers of fresh pasta woven with slow-simmered bolognese, velvety béchamel, Parmigiano Reggiano, and mozzarella — the classic from Bologna.

“Incredible depth of flavor in every bite. This lasagna ruined all others for me.” — Sarah, Google

Penne all’Arrabbiata V

$26

A Roman classic—penne tossed in a fiery tomato sauce with Italian sausage, paying homage to our Southern Italian neighbors who brought their spice and spirit to New Orleans

SECONDI PIATTI

Seasonal entrées, prepared with care and tradition

Chicken Parmigiana

$36

Panéed chicken breast with Parmigiano & Asiago, tomato sauce, and linguini in a white wine cream

“Crispy, cheesy, and so comforting — hands down the best chicken parm I’ve had.” — James G., Yelp

Seared Tuna alla Ligure

$29

Pan-seared 8-oz tuna steak, served rare at the center, over Ligurian-style arugula–pine nut pesto, paired with blistered tomato and oyster mushroom linguini — a nod to the flavors of Italy’s northern coast.

Chilean Sea Bass alla Fiorentina

$63

Chilean sea bass, seared and oven-finished, topped with cherry tomatoes, basil & roasted garlic over sautéed spinach

“Flaky, flavorful, and finished with garlic chips — my new favorite fish dish in New Orleans.” — Sean, OpenTable

Chilean Sea Bass al Cartoccio

$63

Chilean sea bass roasted in parchment with fingerling potatoes, spinach, seasonal vegetables, lemon & white wine

Veal Piccata

$39

Panéed veal sautéed with butter, capers, shallot & white wine, brightened with lemon and paired with seasonal vegetables

“The veal piccata was perfection. Delicate, bright, and so flavorful.” — Randall, OpenTable

Veal Osso Buco

$65

16 oz. veal shank slow-roasted in San Marzano tomato sauce, resting over soft polenta

“We came back just for the Osso Buco — melt-in-your-mouth veal over soft polenta. Worth every bite.” — Anonymous, Yelp

Veal Chop GF

$69

Bone-in 14 oz. chop, seared and oven-finished, with roasted rosemary potatoes & Parmesan-crusted Roma tomatoes

“Juicy, tender, and indulgent — that veal chop with prosciutto and Asiago was a knockout.” — Daniel R., OpenTable

Center Cut Filet Mignon GF

$64

8 oz. grilled prime filet, finished with your choice of green peppercorn or Dolce Gorgonzola sauce, served with sautéed asparagus

“Perfectly cooked steak and that gorgonzola sauce... wow.” — Anonymous, OpenTable

Contorni

Simple sides, the quiet companions

Sautéed Spinach GF | V

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables GF | V

$10

Sautéed Asparagus GF | V

$12

Sautéed Brussels Sprout
& Pancetta GF

$12

“The Brussels were phenomenal — pancetta added the perfect bite.” — Anonymous., OpenTable

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes GF

$10

Italian Sausage GF | V

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp GF | V

$16

Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crab

$22

Insalate

Seasonal compositions, light and refreshing

House V

$10

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers & carrots, house dressing

Nicoletta GF | V

$14

Mixed greens, shaved red onion, cherry mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, tossed in basil balsamic vinaigrette

Caprese d’Italia GF | V

$23

Fresh tomatoes, basil & imported buffalo mozzarella

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Salad

$28

Jumbo lump crabmeat over mixed greens with heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, blanched asparagus & avocado, house vinaigrette served on the side

“The crab martini? So fresh and elegant — perfect with a crisp glass of white.” — Teddi, OpenTable

Ahi Tuna Salad

$26

Lightly seared ahi tuna over mixed greens with heirloom tomatoes, avocado, mango & toasted sesame seeds, with cilantro-lime vinaigrette on the side

“Unexpectedly incredible — the tuna, the mango, the lime… just wow.” — Mike Z., Yelp

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