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Antipasto
These dishes are great for sharing


The Fig & Honey
Ricotta Cream Cheese, Fig Agrodolce, Honeycomb, Grilled Ciabatta
13


Meatballs al Forno
Veal, Ground Beef & Pork Meatballs Served Over Creamy Polenta, Topped with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fresh Basil
14


Traditional Bruschetta
Cherry Tomatoes, Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Served on Grilled Ciabatta Bread with Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Basil
12


Oven-Baked Fontina Cheese
Italian Fontina Cheese, Cherry Tomato Agrodolce, Calabrian Oregano, Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Served with Ciabatta Bread
10


Arancini
Crispy Risotto Balls Stuffed with Fontina, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic
12


Chicken Wings a La Diavola
Spicy & Crispy Chicken Wings Tossed in a Garlic Lemon Sauce with Fresno Peppers, Served with Creamy Parmesan
15


Zucchini Frites
Crispy Zucchini Fries Served with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Topped with Grated Parmesan
11


Calamari Fritto
Crispy Fried Calamari Tossed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cherry Pepper Relish, Served with Basil Aioli
16


Burrata Caprese + Prosciutto
Creamy Burrata, Prosciutto Di Parma, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze, Creamy Pesto, Served with Grilled Italian Bread
19


Patata Della Casa
Russian Fingerling Potatoes, Layered on Creamy Parmesan, Topped with Burrata, Fresh Peppers, and Pesto, Drizzled with Calabrian Aoli
10


Tuscan Sausage and Peppers
Italian Mild Sausage, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Pomodoro Sauce, Polenta, Balsamic Cipollini Onions
19



Soup



Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque
Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque Topped with Brioche Croutons
Cup
5

Bowl
7

Size

Cup

$5

Bowl

$7



Insalata



Green Harvest Salad
Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, Soppressata, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette
9


Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano, & Homemade Croutons
9


Panzanella Salad
Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
9


Watermelon Salad
Fresh Watermelon, Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Feta, and Mint, Tossed in Italian Vinaigrette, Finished with a Balsamic Glaze
9


Antipasto Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella, Italian Vinaigrette
11


Salad Add-Ons
Grilled/Blackened Chicken
6

Parmesan Chicken
7

Grilled/Blackened Salmon
9

Grilled/Blackened Shrimp & Lemon Cream
6

Grilled Filet Medallion
12



Brick Oven Pizza
9” Serves 1-2 Make with Gluten-Free Crust +5


Buffalo Margherita
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto
17


Roasted BBQ Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Mozzarella, Spicy BBQ Sauce, Oven-Dried Tomatoes
16


Sausage & Broccolini
Italian Sausage, Broccolini, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fontina Cheese, Calabrian Chili Peppers
17


Prosciutto Burrata
Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Garlic Oil, Burrata Cheese, Pistachio Pesto, Prosciutto
17


Pepperoni Mushroom
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Taleggio Cheese, San MarzanoTomato Sauce, Spicy Soppressata
18


Pera E Gorgonzola
Roasted Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Basil, Caramelized Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
16


Giardino Ortaggi
Roasted Peppers, Roasted Onion, Corn, Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, Mushroom, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
17
Vegetarian


Gluten-Free Crust
5
Gluten free



Pasta & Risotto



Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Rigatoni with Mascarpone, Basil, Chicken, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Chili Flakes, Pecorino, Topped with Crispy Prosciutto
19


Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Pappardelle Pasta with Classic Bolognese Sauce, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Cheese
19


Creamy Tuscany Pasta
Fettuccine, Chicken, Oven-Dried Tomato, Arugula, Marscapone, Bread Crumbs, Giardino Creamy Sauce
17


Braised Short Ribs
Short Ribs Served with Asiago Gnocchi, Carrots, Tomatoes, Garlic, Crimini Mushrooms in a Rich Demi-Glace Sauce
27


Orecchiette Alla Diavola
Orecchiette Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Calabrian Chili, Parmesan Cream, Basil
20


Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Risotto with Three Cheeses, Asparagus, Crimini Mushrooms, Truffle Oil
20


Eggplant Parmesan
Fresh Mozzarella & Garlic-Tomato Sauce Layered Over Eggplant, Served with Alfredo Pesto Bucatini Pasta
20


Orecchiette Salsiccia
Orecchiette Pasta, Italian Sausage, Broccoli, Pesto, Herb Butter, Chili Flakes
17



Italian Specialties



Rustic Pan Seared Chicken
Pan-Seared Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Hash of Sweet Potato, Broccolini, Finished with a Lemon Butter Sauce
24


Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Chicken Breast with Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic-Tomato Sauce, Bucatini Pasta, Creamy Pesto
22


Bistecca
Prime Ribeye with Rosemary Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Carrots, Salsa Verde
36


Filet Medallions
Two 4oz Filet Medallions with Cremini Mushrooms, Shallots, Broccolini, Marsala Wine Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
33


White Fish Alla Milanese
Breaded Lake Superior White Fish with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Capers, Pickled Onions, Finished with Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Mashed Potatoes
26


Salmone
Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon with Wood-Fired Roasted Vegetables, Lemon Broth, Butter, Tomatoes, Artichokes
27



For the Bambinos
Kids 10 years old & under. Comes with a Kids Drink and a Scoop of Gelato.


Chicken Tenders
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders with Marinara or Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Fries
6


Cheese Pizza
Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella
Cheese
6

Add Pepperoni
2

Add a Meatball
3


Giardino Bucatini Pasta
Choose Butter & Cheese, Alfredo, or Marinara
Pasta
6

Add a Meatball
3


Kids Soft Drink
1


Kids Milk
2


Kids Juice
Cranberry, Apple, Orange, Lemonade
2


Scoop of Gelato
1

12 N. River St. Aurora IL, 60506

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