Menu – Osteria Rusticana

Bruschette Caprese
Handcrafted crostini bread, imported mozzarella cheese, parmesan, tomatoes and Sicilian Evoo
Polenta ai Funghi
Soft polenta, seasonal mushrooms in Umbria truffle oil
Arancini di Riso
Two saffron rice balls (one filled with Sicilian meat ragout, and one filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables and fontina cheese)
Polpette in Salsa di Ciliegino
Beef, ricotta and zucchini meatballs in ciliegino tomato sauce
Frittura di Calamari e Gamberoni
Fried calamari, shrimp and zucchini served with a tomato dipping sauce
Tagliere Rustico
Chef’s selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses and Sicilian jam

Insalata Sicula
Arugula, grape tomatoes, purgatory beans, black olives, capers, fresh orange in a citrus dressing
Insalata Romana
Hearts of romaine, croutons, shredded parmesan in a homemade caesar dressing
Insalata Pantesca
Heirloom tomatoes, novelle potatoes, onions, capers and olives in lemon dressing
Insalata Mediterranea
Hearts of romaine, grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, zucchini and cucumber in Sicilian olive oil

*Ancient Sicilian Grains: Timilia, Russello, Perciasacchi. Gluten Free: Tagliatelle, Rigatoni, Fusilli. Whole Wheat: Conchiglie

Gnocchi al Pesto Trapanese
Handcrafted gnocchi in roasted almond-basil pesto sauce
Rigatoni al Ragu Siciliano*
Russello rigatoni, Sicilian meat sauce ragu
Cavatelli alla Norma*
Perciasacchi cavatelli, diced eggplant and ricotta salata in a tomato sauce
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Thicker bucatini spaghetti, pecorino cheese topped with ground black pepper

Tagliatelle Rusticana
Handcrafted tagliatelle, sausages, rapini, grape tomatoes, seasonal mushrooms in a white wine sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare*
Timilia linguine, clams, mussels, bay scallops, shrimps and calamari in a white wine sauce
Paccheri in Salsa di Pistacchio
Paccheri, Tiger prawns, zucchini and grape tomatoes in Sicilian-Bronte pistachio sauce
Risotto ai Funghi
Risotto served with seasonal mushrooms in a parmesan sauce

*Fish of the Day MP
Please ask server for daily offering

Vitello alla Contadina
Pounded veal, seasonal mushrooms, artichokes, diced asparagus and peas in au jus
Bistecca ai Ferri
Grilled center cut NY strip, sautéed mushrooms and sage potatoes
Pollo Agli Agrumi
Roasted half chicken, rosemary potatoes in a salmoriglio sauce