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Our Menus

No meal is worth paying for unless you get treated like special guests. That’s just what you’ll get when you dine with us! Our goal is to make you feel at home. Come casually dressed or dressed up for a night out on the town — what’s important is that you feel comfortable when you’re with us. We have a knowledgeable staff that can make excellent recommendations on our regular menu, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes.  

Dinner Menu


ANTIPASTI



Formaggio Stagionato
Hard Italian cheese of the day (one ounce)
$8


Salsiccia di Cinghiale allá Griglia
Grilled wild boar sausage, peperonata, singed rosemary sprig
$20


Fritelle di Zucca Viola
Butternut squash and pecorino cakes, pear and ginger agrodolce
$19


Torchon di Foie Gras
Duck foie gras terrine, Timut pepper, quince and rose marmellata, truffle honey, crostini
$32
Gluten free


Carpaccio alla Cipriani
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin, Cipriani sauce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, grissini
$32


Burrata con le Mele stilo Danese
Burrata cheese, apple &golden raisin compote, crème anglaise, rugbrød rye breadcrumbs, cinnamon roll spices
$19
Gluten free


Fegato di Pollo alla Finanziera
“Banker style” pan seared chicken livers, white wine, parsley, fettunta
$18


Cocktail di Gamberi
Extra colossal shrimp, cocktail sauce, cognac sauce
$21
Gluten free


Fritto Misto di Mare
Fried calamari rings and tentacles, shrimp, zucchini, lemon, cocktail sauce
$21


Cavoletti di Bruxelles alla Parmigiana
Roasted Brussels sprouts, butter, Parmigiano
$18
Gluten free


Polpo degli Zavorristi
Octopus paté, with capers, garlic, white wine, olive oil, lemon, crostini
$22



ZUPPA E INSALATE



Pasta e Fagioli
Northern beans, celery, garlic, olive oil, ditalini
$12


Gamba Insalata Verde
Romaine, radicchio, fennel, house dressing
$12
Gluten free


Insalata di Barbabietole “Foresta Nera”
Salt roasted red and golden beets, candied walnuts, Grand Noir blue cheese, olive oil, balsamico
$15
Gluten free


Insalata di Cesare
Romaine, Parmigiano, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
$12



PRIMI



Paccheri Allo Scarpariello
“Shoemaker’s pasta”, plum tomato sauce, garlic, chili pepper, mixed Parmigiano and Pecorino
$29


Linguine Mezzanotte
Thin long pasta, julienne of vegetables, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley
$27


Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe
Potato gnocchi, Pecorino Romano, black pepper
$32


Soba alla Valtellinese
Soba buckwheat noodles, Brussels sprouts, Béchamel, Asiago
$29


Agnolotti Ripieni
Half moon ravioli filled with Chianti braised beef short rib, brandy cream
$35


Bucatini modo Amatrice
Thick spaghetti, guanciale, onion, plum tomato sauce, pecorino
$31


Spaghetti allá Carbonara
Spaghetti, guanciale, egg yolks, black pepper, Pecorino Romano
$32


Risotto Milanese di Giuseppe Verdi
Arborio rice, saffron beef broth, parmigiano, bone marrow
$34


Calamarata Calabrese
Short pasta rings, rock shrimp, calamari, peperoncino, sugo
$33



SECONDI
Freshly prepared side dishes of the day served with all our meat entrées.


Petto di Anatra al Tartufo
Pan roasted duck breast, truffle Velouté
$40
Gluten free


Quaglie Grigliate alle Erbe e Vino Cotto
Grilled sage rubbed quails, vino cotto
$40


Brasato di Maiale Modo Altomonte
Braised spicy pork shoulder, Calabrian peperoncino, plum tomato sauce, bay leaves, sal-secco olives
$38


Costate di Agnello
Grilled Colorado lamb chops, Cabernet blackcurrant sauce (MP)
Gluten free


Affettato di Vitello
Grilled veal tenderloin, salsa verde
$47
Gluten free


Costata di Maiale Alla Griglia
Grilled dry aged Compart Duroc pork chop, apple cider glaze
$42


Fileto di Manzo
Grilled 8oz filet mignon, Sauce Périgourdine
$65
Gluten free


Polpette di Zucchine e Formaggi
Zucchini cakes with herbs, Parmigiano and Pecorino cheese, Pesto Rosso
$35


Costate di Alce
Grilled New Zealand elk chops, Madagascar sauce
$50


Polleto Schiacciato alla Portoghese
Grilled half Amish country chicken under a brick, Portuguese chili garlic sauce
$38
Gluten free

Please
Note

Allergy statement: Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy.

Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions you have.

We will gladly accommodate your individual needs.

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LOCATION & HOURS

455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville

Indiana 46410

 

Sunday - Closed

Monday - Thursday

Lunch Menu - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner Menu - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday

Lunch Menu - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner Menu - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday

Dinner Menu - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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