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Dinner Menu

Served Daily 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Closed Monday)

I PRIMI

Beautiful Zuppa of the Day-  $5.00

Jumbo Shrimp Saute $12
Five Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in garlic, fresh herbs, EVOO and white wine


Mozzarella in Sugo for 2 --- $8
Our own homemade breaded mozzarella served with our beautiful fresh Ttomato Vegetable sauce


Antipasto Plate  for 2 --- $9  /  for 4 --- $16
Assorted fresh sliced Italian salamis, cheeses and vegetables


Beef Carpaccio $13
Thinly sliced Filet Mignon topped with arugula,mushrooms, shaved Parmesana Reggiano drizzled with imported extra virgin olive oil


Caprese Insalata  $11
Thinly sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and capers drizzeled with EVOO and balsamic glaze


Garden Salad  $5
Mixed baby greens, shredded carrots and red cabbage, tomato and cucumber. Choice of three homemade dressings: Creamy Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Honey Poppey Seed


Caesar  $7
Romaine Hearts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing, herb croutons and roasted tomatoes


Arugula Fennel Salad  $9
Argula, shaved fennel, crispy proscuitto, truffle oil essence



I SECONDI
The following pastas  are served with your choice of egg, spinach, or whole wheat pasta and our fresh homemade bread.


Scallops alla Abruzzo $l9
Seared Sea Scallops and steamed broccoli in a shaved garlic flake and crushed red pepper infused imported EVOO sauce


Carbonara $16
A traditional dish from the Abruzzo Region of Italy consisting of sauteed bacon, onions,  and garlic finished with parmesan cream, fresh parsley and a coddled egg


Broccoli Cream $16
Our traditional Alfredo sauce with steamed broccoli


Fettuccini Alfredo  $16
Freshly grated imported Romano cheese and cream and caramalized mushrooms


Vegetarian Tomato Sauce $14
Traditional tomato basil sauce made in house fresh from imported italian tomatoes


Shrimp Pesto Linguini $20
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes in a creamy fresh basil pesto


Tomato Meat $16
A combination of lean ground beef and pork in our traditional tomato basil sauce


Pasta Pagliara $26
Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops, Prince Edward Island mussels, Australian lobster tail  and Atlantic salmon in a white wine fresh herb butter sauce

Francese $16
Our homemade Tomato Meat Sauce with a touch of cream and fresh mushrooms


Gorganzola Alfredo $17
A chunky Italian bleu cheese Alfredo sauce served with fresh herbs and caramelized onions


Aglio Olio (Garlic & Oil)  $15
Crispy garlic flakes and crushed red chili flakes infused in imported EVOO "Robert's Favorite"
Add a side of Broccoli $3


Tomato Vegetable $15
A variety of fresh garden vegetables cooked in a light tomato sauce


Shrimp Vegetable Cream $19
Plump fresh shrimp sauteed and served in light tomato, cream and cheese sauce


Shrimp Broccoli Cream $19
Plump fresh shrimp served in an herbed Alfredo sauce with steamed broccoli


Artichoke Cream $17
Artichoke hearts served in our traditional Alfredo sauce with garlic and herbs


Fresh Basil Pesto Cream $16
A delicious combination of spinach, basil, garlic, pine nuts, walnuts, and pepper, pestled and blended with heavy cream


Scallops & Artichoke Cream $22
A delicious combination of scallops and artichoke hearts in a cream sauce finished with Pernod


Chicken Pesto Linguini $19
Diced, sauteed chicken breast with black olives, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes in an olive oil based pesto sauce


Chicken Alfredo $18
Sauteed chicken breast with fried sliced mushrooms and Alfredo Sauce


Cheese Tortellini $18
Cheese stuffed shells served with your choice of tomato meat, tomato vegetable, alfredo or francese sauce



SPECIALTIES OF THE HOUSE

Twin Lobster Tails $42.00
Two succulent cold water lobster tails, butterflied, steamed and served in a butter, herb and garlic sauce


Cioppino (House Specialty) $26
Lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels and fresh fish of the day, served in a light tomato vegetable sauce


Manicotti $16
A cheese stuffed pasta noodle served with your choice of the tomato meat or tomato vegetable, alfredo, or francese sauce 


Chicken Walnut Pasta $17
Sauteed chicken breast with walnuts, parsley and garlic served over whole wheat pasta


Smoked Salmon Alfredo $18
Chunks of smoked salmon, mushrooms and herbs in our Alfredo sauce


Pasta with Clam Sauce $18
Chopped clams served in a butter, olive oil, wine, herb and garlic sauce


Pine Nut Sauce $18
Delicate pine nuts, sauteed in butter and olive oil, garlic and herbs


Judi's Vodka Tomato Sauce $17
A Chef's tested recipe of our traditional Italian tomato sauce with a touch of cream, splash of vodka. kalamata olives and lots of love



CONTORNOS(SIDES)Grilled Asparagus $7
Shaved Parmesan, roasted tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Steamed Broccoli $4
topped with salt, pepper and shaved parmesan

Gnocchi $9
Potato Dumpling with gorgonzola alfredo sauce

DOLCEHomemade Tiramisu $7
The Best in the Midwest! Layers of lady fingers soaked in Kahlua and espresso, sweetened mascarpone, chocolate and love!

Vanilla Cheesecake $5
Served with fresh fruit salad

Chocolate Nemesis $7
"The Best Chocolate Cake EVER!" Pat Bruno Chicago Sun Times

BEVERAGES

 Soda  $2.25
Iced Tea (Seasonal)/ One Refill  $2.25
Pasta Tree Special Blend Organic Alterra Coffee  $2.25
Tazzo Hot Tea  $2.25
Cappuccino  $3.50
Latte  $3.50
Espresso  $3.00
San Pellegrino  small $2.50 / or liter $5.00
Acqua Panna  medium $3.50 / or liter $5.00
 
* Items and prices subject to change without notice. * 
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Voted Best of Milwaukee, 2012!
Best Italian and Runner-up for Most Romantic by the Shepherd Express.
Daily Dinner Specials
Our Chef prepares a particularly favorite dish each day. The following is a sample of his Dinner Specials. Join us and try today’s featured dish.

Crab, Lobster & Corn Chowder
with Jumbo lump crab and fresh Maine lobster in a creamy corn chowder


Oysters Suzzette
Six Chesapeak Bay Oysters baked with spinach, smoked bacon, parmesan and Pernod

Proscuitto Wrapped Scallops
Sea scallops wrapped in imported Prosciutto de Parma served on a bed of caramelized fennel drizzled with red wine balsamic glaze and rosemary oil 


Paella Style Risotto
Saffron risotto prepared with a southern Spain spice blend with scallops, shrimp, mussels, peas, chicken and Spanish sausage

Grilled Ribeye
10-12 ounce ribeye steak grilled and served with potato gnocchi in a gorgonzola alfredo sauce

Veal Picatta
Sauteed tender veal in a lemon caper butter sauce, fresh parsley served with your choice of pasta

Twin Australian Lobster Tails
Two 8-10 oz. lobster tails baked with lemon garlic herb butter and served with your choice of homemade pasta


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