Il Violino Menu and Prices

classic italian bean soup

shellfish soup with shrimp, scallops,calamari, salmon and tomatoes

selection of italian cured meats & cheese

prosciutto & melon

raw fillet of beef, arugula, carpaccio sauce, & parmigiano flakes

meatballs with mashed potatoes, & brown sauce

chilled seafood salad

fried calamari served with marinara sauce

cured salmon garnished with asparagus

steamed p. e. i. mussels & garlic bruschetta

fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, & pesto

grilled seasonal vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, & aged balsamic vinegar

organic greens, radishes, herbs, & sherry vinaigrette

grilled breast of chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, & basil

lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, capers, tuna, & balsamic dressing

chopped organic greens, grilled chicken, eggs, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, avocado, & red wine vinaigrette

lettuce, tomato, radish, & carrot, sherry vinaigrette

endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino flakes, & sherry vinaigrette

baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, & balsamic reduction

with grilled chicken or shrimp

endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado, parmigiano cheese flakes, & lemon dressing

omelet of the day

skirt steak, caramelized onion, roasted tomato

prosciutto, mozzarella, & tomatoes

fettuccine with shrimp, chopped porcini mushroom & crushed red pepper in a brown truffle butter sauce

spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce

bolognese ragu

cured italian bacon, onions, tomato, & pecorino cheese

homemade lasagna with bolognese ragu

broccoli rabe & italian sausage ragu in a garlic & olive oil sauce

meatballs with currants in tomato sauce

manila clams, p. e. i. mussels, & cherry tomato

fettuccine with shrimp, chopped porcini mushroom & crushed red pepper in a brown truffle butter sauce

linguini with mixed seafood

grilled skirt steak, served with mashed potatoes

breast of chicken in a piccata or marsala sauce with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables

served with pasta of the day

veal medallions with lemon & white wine served with mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

braised lamb served with mashed potatoes & asparagus

grilled fillet mignon served with barolo wine reduction, fried potatoes julienne, & haricot verts

shrimp with bread crumb crust, sautéed with white wine, lemon, & garlic served with saffron risotto

sea scallops with spinach, vegetables julienne, caramelized onions, currants, & white truffle olive oil

grilled mediterranean sea bass served with seasonal vegetables

mixed vegetables in tomato sauce

onion, italian bacon & light cream

breast of chicken piccata or marsala

broiled or poached

mashed potatoes

broccoli rabe & hot peppers

spinach with garlic & olive oil

grilled asparagus

brussel sprouts, italian cured bacon

pasta e fagioli or soup of the day

tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella

homemade spinach ravioli in a cream sauce

in a light tomato sauce

chicken parmigiana served with pasta

fillet of john dory in a white wine & capers sauce served with mashed potatoe & seasonal vegetables

open omelet with spinach, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms & goat cheese

open omelet with arugula, parmigiano reggiano & fresh herbs

house cured salmon & mozzarella open omelet

poached eggs, spinach, canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce

two eggs as you like, bacon or sausage

with vinaigrette dressing

romaine, bacon, blue cheese, boiled eggs & candy walnuts with house dressing

pat la frieda ground beef, caramelized onion & pesto served with french fries & lettuce & tomato salad

homemade crepe of the day

with mascarpone, maple syrup & mixed berries

house cured salmon with capers, mimosa, shallot, & ricotta cheese served with toasted bread

flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato

mascarpone & espresso

lemon ricotta cheesecake

chef’s selection traditional italian cookies

topped with strawberry sauce

lemon sorbet or mango sorbet

chocolate or vanilla

topped with espresso

daily chef’s cheese selection served with crostini & truffle honey

served regular or decaffeinated, hot or iced

amaretto, whipped cream

irish whiskey, whipped cream

nuances of locust & orange flowers, sage & honey. refreshing & low in alcohol. great with biscotti

veneto. intense fruity bouquet with a hint of golden apples. very dry, fresh, light in body & well balanced.

emilia romagna. fruity with dark strawberry & cherry notes, slightly fizzy & semi-sweet with a thouch of tannin & bright acidity.

abruzzo. bright stra yellow with delicate pleasing fresh, floatral fruit notes. dry, light& crisp.

umbria. excellent freshness, well balanced by pleasant roundness, featuring notes of meadow flowers & golden apples. hints of almond.

lombardy. refreshing, levely & well balanced, with a hint of sweetness. rich luscious flavors of ripe peach, apricot & citrus.

apulia. aromas of exotic fruit, citrus & pineapple. fresh finish with slight, subtle, toasty accents.

trentino alta adige. delicate floral aromas, crisp & light with soft fruit flavors.

abruzzo. lush ruby with hints of purple. pleasant ligering fruit aromas dry, well-balanced & tannic with black berry flavors.

tuscany. fragrant aromas of violets & a fruity bouquet of red fruits.

sicily. intense & harmonious with hints of cramberry. full body with smooth tannins & aromatic complexity.

trentino. aromas of plum, intense bouquet, pleasantly herbaceous, dray flavor, lightly tannic, complex & medium bodied.

sicily. fine, penetratign bouquet. layers of damson, black cherry & licorice, a smooth supple wine.

apulia. black cherry with light violet notes, soft, sapidly balanced acidity & justly tannic.

piedmont. nuances of locust & orange flowers, sage & honey. refreshing & low in alcohol, great with biscotti.