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(These are sample menus only and the menu items and prices may vary)
DINNER MENU
ANTIPASTI
- Antipasto del Lago $ 29.95
- House-Smoked Sturgeon with Crispy Potatoes, Mixed Greens and Lemon-Yogurt Dressing; Thinly Sliced Bresaola with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan; AND Sautéed Trout Marinated in Red Wine Vinegar with Julienne of Celery and Carrots . . . 11.95 With Buon Ricordo Collector Plate
- Piatto di Legno $ 12.95
- Italian Cold Cut Platter of Parma Prosciutto, Mortadella, Salame, Coppa and Bresaola with Taleggio, Pecorino Toscano & Pecorino Romano Cheeses and "Giardiniera" - Marinated Vegetables
- Tartara di Tonno $ 11.50
- Ahi Tuna Tartar with Avocado and Red Onion Served with Parmesan Croutons and Baby Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Insalata di Mare Calda $ 12.50
- Warm Seafood Salad of Calamari, Scallops, Mussels, Tiger Shrimp, and Clams Tossed in Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
- Gamberi al Prosciutto $ 11.50
- Grilled Tiger Shrimp Wrapped with Parma Prosciutto, Served Over an Arugula Salad with Shallot and Fresh Orange Wedges, Drizzled with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Fritto Misto $ 12.50
- Calamari, Tiger Shrimp, and Wild Mushrooms, Lightly Fried and Served with Warm Arrabbiata Sauce and Garlic Aioli
- Carpaccio Grana e Rucola $ 10.95
- Thin Slices of Raw Beef Tenderloin with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Baby Arugula and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Burrata alla Caprese con Balsamico $ 11.50
- Slices of Roma Tomato with Fresh Burrata Cheese in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Flavored with Basil-Infused Olive Oil
- Melanzane alla Parmigiana $ 9.95
- Baked Eggplant Layered with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil and Herbs
INSALATE E ZUPPE
- Insalata Mista $ 8.95
- Mixed Greens with Shaved Celery, Carrot and Sliced Roma Tomato in a Lemon Dressing
- Insalata Tricolore $ 8.95
- Radicchio and Arugula Salad with Belgian Endive Leaves and Light Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Insalata Cesare $ 9.95
- Whole Romaine Leaves Lightly Tossed with Creamy Caesar Dressing, Served with Parmesan Pizza Bread
- Minestrone $ 7.95
- Traditional Fresh Vegetable Soup
- Zuppa di Lenticchie e Orzo $ 7.95
- Lentil and Barley Soup
PRIMI PIATTI
- Pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese (Specialty of the House – Traditional Dish of Lake Como) $ 13.50
- House-Made Whole Wheat Pappardelle Tossed with Braised Savoy Cabbage, Roasted Garlic, Fried Sage, Yukon Potatoes and Bitto Cheese Fondue
- Tagliolini del Lago $ 15.50
- Housemade Tagliolini Tossed with Pink Trout and Escarole in a Thyme Infused White Wine Sauce
- Gnocchi alla Bava $ 14.50
- Housemade Potato Gnocchi Tossed in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
- Penne alla Grappa con Portobello $ 13.95
- Penne in Creamy Tomato Sauce with Grappa-Flamed Minced Onions and Portobello Mushrooms
- Ravioli di Funghi Selvatici alla Checca $ 13.95
- Penne in Creamy Tomato Sauce with Grappa-Flamed Minced Onions and Portobello Mushrooms
- Spaghetti alla Bolognese $ 15.50
- Spaghetti Tossed in Bolognese Meat Sauce
- Fazzoletti di Pollo agli Asparagi $ 15.95
- House-Made, Triangle Chicken Ravioli Tossed with Sautéed Asparagus in Creamy Curry Sauce
- Linguine alle Vongole Veraci $ 16.95
- Linguine Tossed with Manila Clams, White Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Italian Parsley
- Fettuccine Mare e Monti $ 18.50
- Fettuccine Tossed with Tiger Shrimp and Porcini Mushrooms in Garlic-Basil-Tomato Sauce
- Tagliatelle ai Frutti di Mare $ 18.95
- House-Made Tagliatelle Tossed with Tiger Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Clams and Mussels in Lightly Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
- Risotto Mantovano $ 14.50
- Italian Sausage and Parmesan Risotto
- Risotto di Zucca e Capesante $ 15.95
- Butternut Squash Risotto with Seared Scallops and Balsamic Glaze
PIZZE
- Margherita Fresca $ 13.95
- Fresh Chopped Roma Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Mozzarella
- Tirolese $ 14.50
- Smoked Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, Potato, Arugula and Fontina Cheese
- Verdure con Pesto $ 13.50
- Grilled Vegetables, Basil-Pesto and Mozzarella
- Quattro Stagioni $ 14.50
- Marinated Artichoke, Garlic-Parsley Sautéed Mushrooms, Nicoise Olives, and Thinly-Sliced Ham over Mozzarella and Tomato
- Prosciutto e Rucola $ 13.95
- Prosciutto, Arugula, Mozzarella, and Tomato
- Salsicce e Taleggio $ 13.95
- Mild Italian Sausage with Taleggio Cheese, Walnuts and Belgian Endive Leaves
SECONDI PIATTI
- Filetti di Trota alla Pergola (Specialty of the House – Traditional Dish of Lake Como) $ 20.50
- From the Hotel Pergola – Lightly Browned Trout Fillets Served over Steamed Rice with Italian Curry Sauce (Take home our Buon Ricordo Collector Plate for an additional $18.00)
- Pesce del Giorno alla Griglia Marketprice
- Whole Fish of the Day, Grilled and Filleted Tableside, Served with Grilled Seasonal Vegetables and Garlic-Balsamic Sauce
- Cioppino $ 26.50
- Mixed Seafood Chowder of Scorpion Fish, Monkfish, Mussels, Clams, Scallops, Langoustines, Totani and Octopus in Lightly Spicy Tomato Broth with Toasted Bread
- Tagliata di Salmone al Pepe Rosa con Patate al Cartoccio $ 22.95
- Seared Ahi Tuna with Balsamic Reduction, Sautéed Rapini and Grilled Polenta
- Costoletta di Vitello alla Milanese $ 28.50
- Pounded, Breaded and Sautéed Veal Chop with Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes "Checca Style"
- Petto di Pollo "Contessa Branca" $ 22.95
- Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese, Wrapped in Lettuce and Parma Prosciutto, and Sautéed in White Wine, Served with Sautéed Green Beans and Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes
- Polletto alla Griglia $ 20.50
- Grilled Half Chicken Finished with Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, and Herb Sauce, Served with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Rosemary Potatoes
- Ossobuco alla Milanese $ 25.95
- Veal Shank Slow-Cooked in White Wine and Minced Vegetables, Served with Saffron Risotto - Milanese Style
- Polletto alla Griglia $ 20.50
- Grilled Half Chicken Finished with Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, and Herb Sauce, Served with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Rosemary Potatoes
- Ossobuco alla Milanese $ 25.95
- Veal Shank Slow-Cooked in White Wine and Minced Vegetables, Served with Saffron Risotto - Milanese Style
- Costolette d'Agnello Scottadito $ 25.50
- Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops with Red Wine-Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce, Watercress Salad and Roasted Yukon Golden Potatoes
- Costata di Manzo allo Scalogno $ 29.50
- Grilled 14 oz. Rib Eye Steak Finished with Shallot-Red Wine Reduction, Served with Stuffed Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes
CONTORNI
- Riso in Cagnone $ 5.95
- Country Dish of Steamed Rice Topped with Butter, Fresh Sage, Garlic, and Parmesan Cheese
- Verdure Miste $ 5.50
- Sautéed Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
- Verdure alla Griglia $ 8.50
- Grilled Vegetable Platter Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Spinaci agli'Aglio e Olio $ 6.95
- Fresh Spinach Sautéed with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Purée di Patate $ 4.95
- Mashed Potatoes
- Patate Arrosto $ 4.95
- Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes
- Polenta e Gorgonzola $ 5.95
- Soft Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
- Polenta ai Funghi Trifolati $ 6.50
- Soft Polenta Topped with Porcini Mushrooms Sautéed with Italian Parsley and Garlic