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| Cesare con Crostini |
$5.50 |
| Romaine lettuce, crostini aglio oli tossed in a Caesar dressing. |
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| Insalata "Cafe Balena" |
$7.00 |
| Fresh mesclun salad, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, shaved parmigiano, and balsamic vinaigrette. |
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| Caprese |
$12.00 |
| Sliced fresh Buffalo mozzaerella, sliced Heirloom tomator, and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. |
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| Guazzetta di Calamari |
$12.00 |
| Calamari sauteed with olive oil, garlic tomato, basil and white wine. |
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| Cozze in Verde |
$12.00 |
| Prince Edward Island mussels, sauteed with garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly chopped |
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| Roma tomatoes. |
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| Antipasto Sardo x Due |
$20.00 |
| A combination of Prosciutto di Parma, Genoa salami, Cappicolla, Provolone cheese, grape leaves with |
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| rice, stuffed garlic olives, artichokes, and a white bean and chickpea salsa. |
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| Bruschetta |
$12.00 |
| Italian bread sliced, toasted and topped with chopped Roma tomatoes and mozzarella. |
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| Straciateila |
$6.50 |
| Chicken broth with baby spinach and an egg drop. |
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| Vongole e Grano |
$7.50 |
| Award Winning Cafe Balena Clams & Corn Chowder . |
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| Spaghetti Amatriciana |
$15.00 |
| Cured Italian pancetta and viidalia onions tossed in marinara sauce. |
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| Spaghetti Puttanesca |
$15.00 |
| Capers, olives, and anchovies with crushed pepper, olive oil, and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce. |
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| Gemelii alia Bolognese |
$15.00 |
| Cafe Balena meat sauce. |
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| Ravioli ai Funghi |
$15.00 |
| Mushroom ravioli served with Roma tomatoes and asparagus. |
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| Ravioli di Zucca |
$17.00 |
| Homemade pumpkin ravioli served with a fonduta cheese sauce and truffle oil drizzled on top. |
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| Linguini Vongole |
$18.00 |
| Arselle clams sauteed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, pepperoncino, parsley, white wine, and extra virgin |
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| Farfalle con Salmone alia Vodka |
$18.00 |
| Sauteed shredded salmon with scallions, garlic and parsley in a creamy vodka sauce. |
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| Spaghetti Mare & Monti |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp and scallops sauteed with wild mushroom, garlic, white wine, and a splash of marinara sauce. |
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| Risotto Gamberi e Zucchini |
$20.00 |
| Arborio rice with shrimp, fresh zucchini, chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic, and shallots. |
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| Linguini Scampi |
$22.00 |
| Scallops, lobster, and shrimp pan-seared with garlic, scallions, fresh tomatoes, and finished with a key |
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| lime Burre Blanc. |
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| Pollo Marsala |
$22.00 |
| Twin chicken breasts pan-seared with shitaki mushrooms in a marsala sauce served with mashed |
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| potatoes and mixed vegetables. |
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| Sogliola al Limone e Capperi |
$26.00 |
| Dover sol pan seared golden brown in a lemon and caper sauce served with mashed potatoes and |
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| mixed vegetables. |
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| Bistecca al Pepe |
$26.00 |
| New York Sirloin pan roasted with a black peppercorn crust, finished with shitaki mushroom, cabernet |
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| demi-glazed, and served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. |
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| Grigliata di Pesce Misto |
$28.00 |
| A combination of grilled swordfish, jumbo scallops, and shrimp, finished with a salmoriglio sauce and |
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| served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. |
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| Cioppino Isolano |
$28.00 |
| Calamari, clams, mussels, swordfish, shrimp, and scallops sauteed in a white wine and tomato broth and |
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| served with crostino all'aglio. |
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| Salmone alla Checca |
$26.00 |
| Norwegian filet of salmon pan-seared, baked, and topped with a Checca sauce and served with mashed |
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| potatoes and mixed vegetables. |
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| Arancio Grillo 2007 |
$7.00 |
$26.00 |
| Sicilian white wine with a characteristic bouquet of nettle, green pepper and jasmine. |
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| Arancio Nero D'Avola |
$7.00 |
$28.00 |
| Sicilian red wine that stands out for its lively and fruity characteristics. |
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| Rotari Brut |
$9.00 |
$37.00 |
| A light and crisp California Champagne. |
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| Gabbiano Rosato 2006 |
$28.00 |
| A light wine with an intense and brilliant rose color. |
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| Fontana Candida Pinot Grigio |
$24.00 |
| Dry, crisp and fruity. |
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| Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc |
$24.00 |
| Ripe gooseberry flavor backed by tropical fruits and a crisp finish. |
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| Mezzacorona Chardonnay |
$26.00 |
| Smooth and slightly oaked; fresh and fruity. |
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| Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino DOC |
$55.00 |
| Straw yellow in color with and intense bouquet. Delicate and refreshing on the palate. |
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| Fonseca Bin #27 |
$7.00 |
| This rich, velvety reserve ruby port has blackberry and plum flavors. |
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| Croft Distinction |
$7.00 |
| This rich premium, reserve port is blended from wines of superior age and quality. |
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| Fonseca Late Bottle Vintage |
$8.00 |
| Intense black fruit and cassic flavors and aromas. |
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| Taylor Fladgate Late Bottle Vintage |
$8.00 |
| Concentrated black currant and plum fruit flavors. |
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| Croft 10 year |
$9.00 |
| Ripe, sweet red berry fruit flavors and nuances of roasted nuts. |
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| Taylor Fladgate 10 Year |
$10.00 |
| Ripe, silky, dried red currant fruit with flavors of raisins and nuts. |
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Bottle |
| Diva Chianti |
$28.00 |
| Italian dry red wine. |
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| Casillero del Diablo 2007 |
$30.00 |
| From Chile, a Cabernet with a hint of dark chocolate, mocha and black cherries. |
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| Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti |
$38.00 |
| Pure, ripe plum and strawberry fruit flavors underscored by a crisp acidic note. |
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| Banfi Centine (Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot blend) |
$36.00 |
| A bright ruby-red youthful wine, intensely fruity with a lingering finish. |
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| Remole Toscana 2006 |
$38.00 |
| A classic Tuscan wine produced with Sangiovese and Cabernet. |
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| Banfi Chianti Classico |
$38.00 |
| An alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets with rich flavors of cherry and leather. |
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| Sartori Pinot Noir |
$36.00 |
| Light almond notes on the finish and good length. |
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| Donnafugata Sedara Nero D'Avola |
$38.00 |
| A balanced palate showing red fruits of blackberry and cherry. |
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| Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Reserva |
$48.00 |
| The wine displays bright ruby red color, excellent balance, and delicate, well-distributed tannins. |
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| Frescobaldi Rosso di Montalcino |
$48.00 |
| Intense ruby red color with aromas of raspberries and blackberries; on the palate it is rich and |
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| harmonic. |
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| Luigi Righetti Amarone |
$68.00 |
| The flavors are very rich, almost sweet with dark berry, plum and raisins and a long, smooth finish. |
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| Costera IGT |
$68.00 |
| Warm and full-bodied with excellent texture, ripe fruit flavors and pleasant tannins. |
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| Michele Chiarlo Barolo |
$88.00 |
| Subtle aromas of flowers, plums and cedar follow through to medium-bodied palate. |
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| Ornellaia Le Serre Nouve |
$100.00 |
| Deep crimson red in color with attractive red berry fruit aromas. |
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| Turriga IGT |
$110.00 |
| Spicy aromas with a hint of eucalyptus. Big and round with excellent structure from balanced tannins. |
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| Nardi Brunello |
$118.00 |
| Deep ruby in color with purple highlights, with an intense bouquet of red berries and firm tannins. |
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There will be NO SUBSTITUTIONS by request of the Chef. Thank you.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness. For more information regarding potential health concerns, please ask your server or a manager. |
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