Pranzo

Zuppa I Insalata

Classic Italian Wedding Soup – 3

Filet Meatballs and Spinach sautéed in our Homemade Chicken Broth, topped with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano

Italian Classico – 4.95

Fresh Romaine Lettuce and Spring Mix, Grated Carrots, kalamata Olives, and Roma Tomatoes topped with our Zesty Creamy Italian vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – 5.95

Chopped Romaine lightly tossed in our Classic Garlic-Caesar Dressing

Add Sautéed Chicken – 2

Tuscan Chicken Salad – 9.95

Seared Chicken Breast served over a bed of Arugula, Basil, Romaine Lettuce, and Fennel Flower, dressed with Musk Balsamic Vinaigrette and Lemon-Infused Olive Oil

Favoriti della Pasta

All Entrees come with a small House Salad and a Fresh Garlic Roll

Classic Italian Lasagna – 7.95

Noodles layered with Impastata Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and a Veal and Filet Bolognese sauce. Topped with melted Mozzarella cheese and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Penne Alla Romano – 7.95

Melted Mozzarella over Penne pasta tossed with Homemade Italian Sausage, Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers, Sautéed Onions and Button Mushrooms

Eggplant Parmigiano – 7.95

Hand Breaded Eggplant Lightly Sautéed in Marinara and Baked Golden Brown with Mozzarella and Parmigiano

Penne Alla Vodka – 6.95

Penne Tossed in Creamy Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto and Fresh Basil

Chicken – 8.95        Jumbo Gulf Shrimp – 9.95

Fettuccine Alfredo – 7.95

Fettuccine Noodles Tossed in a Creamy Garlic Parmigiano Sauce

Chicken – 9.95          Jumbo Gulf Shrimp – 10.95

Penne Arrabbiata – 6.95

Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Garlic, and Spicy Red Peppers, Sautéed in our Pomodoro Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta

Ravioli – 8.95/9.95

Hand Made Ravioli Pasta Stuffed with Your Choice of Impastata Cheese or Braised Veal, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Baked to a Golden Brown

Filet Meatballs – 8.95

Filet Mignon Meatballs Placed Over Linguini Pasta, Tossed with Marinara Sauce

Vitello I Pollo

“Veal or Chicken”

11.95           8.95

Marsala

Mushrooms, Shallots, and Garlic Sautéed in Sweet Marsala Wine

Piccata

Sautéed in a White Wine Lemon-Butter Sauce with Mushrooms, Capers, and Leeks

Parmigiano

Lightly Breaded and Simmered in Marinara, Topped with Baked Mozzarella

Panini’s

Seared Chicken Panini – 8.95

Grilled Chicken and Smoked Provolone, Roma Tomatoes, and Fresh Greens with a Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Aioli and Crema de Balsamica

Prosciutto Panini – 7.95

Parma Prosciutto with Tomato Relish, Mozzarella Cheese, Arugula and Fresh Basil

Tilapia Panini – 7.95

Flash Fried Tilapia with a Fennel Aioli, Diced Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce and Reggiano

Pranzo Speciali

Veal Tenderloin Medallions – 13.95

Medallions of Veal Served over Porcini Garlic Mashed Potatoes with a Veal Demi Glace

Pan Seared Tilapia – 10.95

Tilapia Seared in White Wine, Served Over Reggiano Risotto with Summer Vegetables

Shrimp Fra Diavolo – 9.95

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Sautéed in Marina with Fresh Garlic and Red Pepper Over Linguini

Shrimp Scampi – 9.95

Jumbo Shrimp, Shallots, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Garlic Deglazed in White Wine and Lemon over Linguini

Bevande

San Pellegrino - 2.75

Panna Spring Water – 2.75

Coke, Diet Coke, Mr. Pibb, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale - 2

Iced Tea – 1.50

Coffee – 2

Cappuccino – 3.25

Espresso – 2.50

Cranberry or Orange juice – 2.50

Dinner Menu:

PRIMI (APPETIZERS)

Zuppa Di Mussels (Fresh Mussels, Sautéed with Shallots and Garlic in your choice of Marinara, Fra Diavolo, or White Wine Sauce).10 

Zuppa Di Clams (Fresh Clams, Sautéed with Leeks and Tomatoes in your choice of Marinara, Fra Diavolo, or White Wine Sauce)…...9 

Crab Cakes La Dolce Vita (House Made, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Lemon Beurre Blanc, Chive Oil, and Caramelized Shallot)……..14 

Escargot Italiana (Marinated Helix Snails, Sautéed with Onions, Garlic and Thyme in Anisette Cream Sauce with Crostini)……...…..10 

Calamari (Jumbo Tubes and Tentacles prepared to your liking; Sautéed with Marinara, Fra Diavolo Style, or Fried Golden Brown)..…..9 

Penne Alla Quattro Formaggio (Penne tossed in a Rich Béchamel of Fontina, Gorgonzola, Romano and Parmigiano Cheeses)…....…..8

ZUPPA I INSALATA (SOUP & SALAD) 

Stracciatella (Italian Style Egg Drop Soup with Fresh Spinach and Roasted Garlic)…………..…………….……………………………..6

House Salad (Chopped Greens, Carrot, Olives, and Roma Tomatoes in our Zesty, Creamy Italian Vinaigrette)...………………………...5 

Caesar Classico (Chopped Romaine in our Creamy – Garlic Caesar Dressing)…………………..House Substitution…3…………....…..7 

Spinacio Saltiti (Fresh Spinach Sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Garlic and Lemon)…….House Substitution…4…………………6 

Add Chicken (Pan Fried, Diced Breasts of chicken)………………………………….…………………..………………………17 

Add Shrimp (Sautéed, Jumbo Gulf Prawns)………………………………….………………..……………................................18 

PASTA FAVORITES 

Lasagna (Classic Sicilian Lasagna, layered with our Traditional Bolognese Sauce, Fresh Herbs and Impastata Cheese)…………..……15 

Penne Alla Romana (Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms, simmered in Marinara and Baked with Mozzarella)…………15 

Fettuccine Carbonara (Pancetta Bacon, Onions, and Mushrooms in a Rich Cream Béchamel with Parmesan and Asiago Cheese)……14 

Linguine Bolognese (Ground Sirloin and Veal, Tomato Sauce, tossed with Linguine Pasta, topped with Shaved Parmigiano Cheese)…14 

Eggplant Cosentina (Breaded, Flash-Fried Eggplant, with Mushrooms, Prosciutto, & Pomodoro Sauce, topped with mozzarella)..............................................16 

Eggplant Parmigiana (Classic, Fried Eggplant, Layered with Marinara Sauce, and Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella)..…14 

Salsicca Pepperonata (Classic Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms in Pomodoro Sauce over Linguine)………....16 

Penne Alla Vodka (A Guest Favorite, of Penne tossed in our Creamy, Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto and Basil)....……15 

Cheese Ravioli (Cheese Stuffed Pasta, simmered in our House Marinara and Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella)….………13 

Meat Ravioli (Braised Veal Stuffed Pasta, simmered in our House Marinara and Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella).…….14 

Angel Hair Marinara (Caramelized Onions, Garlic and Fresh Basil in Pomodoro Sauce, tossed with Angel Hair Pasta)………………13 

Add Italian Sausage (seared Home-Made Sausage)……….….……………………………………………….……….15 

Fettuccine Alfredo (Classic Creamy Béchamel with Garlic, Leeks and Fresh Basil, tossed with Fettuccine, topped with Parmigiano)...14 

Add Chicken (Pan-Fried, Diced Breasts of Chicken)……………………………….……..……..……………………..16 

Add Shrimp (Sautéed, Jumbo Gulf Prawns)…………………………………………………………………………….19 

Penne Arrabbiata (Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Garlic and Spicy Peppers in our Pomodoro Sauce with Penne Pasta)…………..…..13 

Pasta Alla Pesto (Guests’ Choice of Pasta, tossed in our Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese)..……...14 

Matriciana (Sautéed Onions, Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, and Basil, with a Tomato-Garlic Sauce over Linguine)….………………….15 

POLLO (CHICKEN) 

Marsala (Scallopine of Chicken, Sautéed with Mushrooms, Shallots and Garlic, in a Sweet Marsala Wine Sauce)….……...................16 

Parmigiana (Breaded and Pan-Fried, simmered in House Marinara and Baked Golden with Parmesan & Mozzarella).………………15

Piccata (Scallopine of Chicken, Sautéed with Mushrooms, Capers, and Leeks, in a White Wine, Lemon-Butter Sauce)..…………….16 

Cacciatore (Pan Sautéed with Onions, Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, and Fresh Basil, in Marinara Sauce)…………………………..16 

Saltimbocca (Mushrooms, Shallots and Sage, in a Red Wine Demi Glace, baked with Prosciutto & Mozzarella Cheese)……………17 

Piemontese (with Mushrooms and Garlic, simmered in a White Wine Pesto Sauce, baked with Tomato, Prosciutto and Mozzarella).17 

Chicken Porcini (Chicken Scallopine, Pan-Fried with Imported Porcini Mushrooms, and Red Wine, in a Rich Cream Sauce)...……..19

VITELLO (VEAL)
Marsala (Scallopine of Veal, Sautéed with Mushrooms, Shallots and Garlic, in a Sweet Marsala Wine Demi Glace)…………………18
Parmigiana (Breaded and Pan-Fried Veal, simmered in House Marinara and Baked Golden with Parmesan & Mozzarella….……….17
Piccata (Scallopine of Veal, Sautéed with Mushrooms, Capers, and Leeks, in a White Wine, Lemon-Butter Sauce)…………………..18
Saltimbocca (Mushrooms, Shallots and Sage, in a Red Wine Demi Glace, baked with Prosciutto & Mozzarella Cheese)……………..19
Piemontese (with Mushrooms and Garlic, simmered in a White Wine Pesto Sauce, baked with Tomato, Prosciutto and Mozzarella)...19
Veal Toscana (Tuscan style Veal Scallopine, Sautéed with Shallots& Brandy in a Mushroom Demi-Glace, Baked with Prosciutto,Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Mozzarella Cheese)

PESCE (SEAFOOD)
Linguine Alla Clam Sauce (Fresh Clams, with Shallots, Leeks, Tomatoes and Garlic in Guests’ Choice of Red or White Sauce)……17
Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Sautéed Jumbo Prawns, with Caramelized Onions, Garlic and Spicy Peppers, in Tomato Sauce with Linguine)……19
Mussels Marinara (Fresh Blue Mussels, Poached in Tomato Sauce, with Onions and Basil, served over Linguine Pasta)………….…17
Shrimp Alla Francese (Jumbo Prawns, rolled in Seasoned Flour & Egg Wash, Pan-Fried with Mushrooms in a Light Cream Sauce)…21
Shrimp Scampi (Jumbo Gulf Prawns, Sautéed with Shallots, Tomatoes, and Garlic, in a White Wine, Lemon-Butter over Linguine)...25
Stuffed Shrimp La Dolce Vita (Large Shrimp, stuffed with a Succulent Lump Crabmeat Stuffing, & White Wine Scampi Sauce)…...28
Zuppa Di Pesce (Tuscan Classic of Fresh Mussels, Clams, Calamari, and Shrimp, Sautéed in a Tomato-Garlic Sauce over Linguine)...30

CONTORNI (SIDE ITEMS)
Polenta (Classic Tuscan Staple of Stone Ground Yellow Corn Meal, creamed with Pancetta, Shallots, Chives and Parmigiano
Reggiano)…………….6
Risotto (Italian Arborio Rice, simmered with Prosciutto, Leeks, and Saffron…”A Guest Favorite”)………………………6
Spinacio Sautiti (Fresh Spinach, Sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with Garlic and Lemon)…………………………………6
Pasta Burnt Butter (Fresh Pasta tossed in Browned, Garlic Compound Butter with Parmesan)………5
Delmonico Potatoes (Red Potato Wedges, Seasoned and Oven Roasted Golden Brown)….……………………….……………….6

La Dolce Vita Chef Specials  

fontina sticks
Our famous Fontina cheese Sticks
$9

filet marsala
Filet with diver scallops, root vegetables, in a soy Marsala
$28

Executive Chef/Proprietor: Benard Tamburello
20% Gratuity added to all parties of 6 or more

PASTA MENU
any item for
$ 11.95
with all your salad and bread

Lasagna - Noodles layered with our Traditional Bolognese Sauce, Fresh Herbs and Impastata Cheese
Penne Alla Romano - Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms, in Marinara baked with Mozzarella
Eggplant Parmigiana -Fried, Layered with Marinara Sauce, and Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella

Penne Alla Vodka -
Penne tossed in our Creamy, Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto and Basil

Fettuccine Alfredo - Fettuccine, topped with a Parmigiana-Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Penne Arrabbiata - Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Garlic and Spicy Peppers in our Pomodoro Marinara
Cheese Ravioli - Cheese Stuffed Pasta, Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella

Meat Ravioli - Braised Veal Stuffed Pasta, Baked Golden with Parmesan and Mozzarella

Filet Meatballs - House Made Meatballs Over Linguine with Marinara

Chicken Parmigiana - breaded sauteed, baked in marinara, over linguine
Chicken Marsala - breaded sauteed, with mushroom and shallots, reduced in Marsala wine over linguine
                         

Chef Benard Tamburello at La Dolce Vita we are inviting you to our table to enjoy our wonderful salad and bread with a purchase of our selected Pasta dishes


This offer cannot be used with any other discount.