Lunch Menu

Starters

tomato bisque

5/7

parmesan cheese, garlic crouton

olives

assorted house marinated olives

wood oven focaccia

shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce

fried brussels sprouts

dill aioli, pickled carrots

burrata

creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia

calamari

polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, calabrian chile tomato sauce

meatballs

beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce

Salads

little gem salad

9/15

crouton, tomato, English cucumber, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette

beet salad

9/15

roasted beet, gorgonzola, pistachio, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

panzanella

9/15

little gem, crouton, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinaigrette

farro salad

9/15

arugula, kale, farro, parmesan, pistachio, herbs, grape tomato, pickled shallot, citrus vinaigrette

Grilled Herbed Chicken $6 / Steak $9 / salmon $8 / Half-Pound Jumbo Shrimp $7

Sandwiches

served with fries

meatball

beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce

eggplant parmesan

crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti

basta burger

two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, tomato, bibb lettuce, onion, served with ketchup and mustard on side

chicken milanese

breaded chicken breast, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, arugula, garlic aioli (choice of grilled or breaded)

- Soup, Salad, Garlic Bread-

choice of tomato bisque or soup of the day choice of bibb salad and garlic cheese crostini

$14

Pasta

with homemade bread

butternut squash ravioli

butternut squash& mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce

spaghetti bolognese

beef, pork & pancetta ragú, parmesan, basil, spaghetti

eggplant parmesan

crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti (substitute crispy chicken $4)

grilled chicken alfredo

herb marinated chicken, grape tomato, kale, fettuccine, parmesan cream

garden pasta

local mushroom, zucchini squash, grape tomato, goat cheese, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti

spaghetti-meatballs

beef & pork meatballs, tomato basil sauce, parmesan, spaghetti

sausage & orecchiette

spicy Italian sausage, kale, pecorino Toscano, garlic bread crumb, orecchiette

four cheese penne

Taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream baked pasta, cured pancetta, basil & tomato

cacio e pepe

grana padano cheese, pecorino, fresh cracked black pepper

shrimp fetuccine

jumbo shrimp, calabrian chile, garlic scapes, kale, cherry tomatoes, gremolata, prosecco lemon butter

Pizza

margherita

san marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil

marinara

san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)

salsiccia

handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil

pepperoni

calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil

quattro formaggi

taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano

lobster pizza

maine lobster, ia sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, hand cured pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta

mushroom, onion, tomato +$2.5 ea.
sausage, pepperoni, extra cheese, fried eggs +$3.5 ea.
soppressata, prosciutto, pancetta, anchovies +$6 ea.