DINNER
SPECIALI DEL GIORNO
Rotating selection of seasonal specials available nightly
ANTIPASTI
Salumi
26
Salumi, charcuterie, chicken liver crostini, olives, fried coccoli
Gamberi
21
Herb-breaded baked shrimp, garlic parsley butter, grape tomato brodetto
Calamari
19
Grilled calamari, braised spiced lentils, chard, toasted guanciale
Crudo*
21
Branzino crudo, tomatoes, escarole, anchovies, oregano lemon dressing
Arancine
18
N'duja rice arancine, spicy tomato sauce, Pecorino
Burrata
23
Apulian burrata, tomato confit, rapini frittelle, oregano pesto
Pizzetta
19
Mozzarella, Taleggio, mushrooms, speck
ZUPPA
Farro e Fagioli
18
Tuscan organic spelt soup, beans, black kale, rosemary oil
INSALATE
Cavoli
19
Tuscan kale, roasted lambrusco grapes, pumpkin, ricotta salata, toasted pumpkin seed vinaigrette
Barbe
18
Baby greens, Stracciatella, pickled baby beets, spicy almonds, Pecorino, celery apple dressing
Carciofi
18
Crispy artichokes, arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano, creamy lemon dressing
CONTORNI
Caponata
10
Mixed vegetable Sicilian caponata
Chips
10
Thinly sliced fried new potatoes, black summer truffle butter, 24-month aged Parmigiano
Funghi
14
Roasted mushrooms, aromatic herbs
Broccolini
12
Tableside paccheri Mancini, fresh tomato sauce, 22-month aged Parmigiano
PASTIFICIO
Gioia nei Paccheri
26*
Tableside paccheri Mancini, fresh tomato sauce, 22-month aged Parmigiano
*price per guest, tableside preparation available for a minimum of 2 guests
Orecchiette
32
Orecchiette, octopus ragù, rapini, Calabrian pepper, burrata
Tortelli
28
Beef oxtail vaccinara filled tortelli, light amatriciana sauce, crispy guanciale
Gnocchi
25
Organic potato dumplings, fresh tomato sauce, bufala, basil
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
22
Bucatini mancini, cacio romano, tellicherry black pepper
Pici Toscani
24
Tuscan pici, meat ragù
Risotto
MP
Acquarello 1-year-aged Carnaroli rice with chef Federico’s inspiration of seasonal ingredients
GRIGLIA E SECONDI
La Parmigiana
28
Baked organic eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil, 24-month aged Parmigiano
Branzino alla Griglia
41
Grilled butterflied mediterranean sea bass, oregano lemon oil, sicilian caponata
Polletto
35
Roasted free-range half chicken breast, speck, Fontina, radicchio, new potatoes
Maialetto
37
Kilgus Farm berkshire pork belly, baby ribs, sausage, spring onion
La Tagliata
68
Roasted 14 oz Black Angus NY Strip Tagliata, fried artichokes with pecorino & mint, bone marrow & sangiovese reduction
Orecchia di Elefante | serves two
120
Grissini-breaded double veal chop milanese, chips, arugula
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert our team if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions
HOLIDAYS
CHRISTMAS EVE
Open for dinner from 4:30 on Saturday, December 24th, 2022 and will be serving our regular menu with seven seafood specials
Insalata di Mare
27
Marinated Seafood & Artichokes Salad, spicy Fregola Chips, Lemon oregano oil
Carpaccio di Polipo
25
Octopus Carpaccio, Puntarelle Salad, Taggiasca olives, Bottarga and Bagna Cauda dressing
Zuppa di Ceci e Baccalà
20
Black Chickpeas Soup, Baccala Cappelletti, crispy artichokes, marjoram infused oil
Tagliatelle all’Aragosta
47
Tagliatelle, green and white asparagus, Lobster sauce
Risotto
38
Squid Ink, grilled baby sepia, N’duja
Tonno
65
Seared Ahi Tuna & Duck Foie Gras, marble potatoes, Cipollini, Endives, chestnuts and Pinot Nero reduction
Sogliola
75
Atlantic Dover Sole Turban, spiced lentil sauce, Puntarelle salad, toasted Guanciale
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Open for dinner from 4:30 on Saturday, December 31st, 2022, and serving our regular menu with specials for each course, or all four specials as a tasting menu for $140.00 per person
Carpaccio di Aragosta
35
Maine Lobster Carpaccio, marinated Salad, Passion Fruit and Grappa dressing
Tagliatelle
47
Tagliatelle, green and white asparagus, Lobster sauce
Sogliola
75
Roasted Dover sole turbants, fennel sauce, roasted belgian endives, osetra Caviar
Sformatino
16
Panettone and white chocolate cake, amaretto sauce, Hazelnut Gelato
DOLCI
DOLCI
Tiramisù Ghiacciato
12
Frozen tiramisù soufflé, barbajada sauce
Millefoglie
12
Puff pastry napoleon, vanilla cream mousse, strawberry tartar, pistachio gelato
Meringata
14
Italian meringue and fior di latte ice cream cake, huckleberry, cocoa nibs croquant
Torta al Cioccolato
14
Gioia 70% chocolate cake, moscato sauce, passion fruit gelato, bergamot
VINI DA DOLCE
Moscato
12
Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" ('18 Piemonte, IT)
Muffato
22
Antinori "Della Sala" ('09 Toscana, IT)
Recioto di Soave Classico
14
Tessari "Tre Colli" ('17 Veneto, IT)
Vin Santo
14
Castello di Meleto ('09 Toscana, IT)
Passito di Pantelleria
25
Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" ('18 Sicilia, IT)
COCKTAILS
Signature Cocktails
Black Magic
16
Don Julio Blanco, Pamplemousse, jalapeno, lime
Snow Ball
16
Diplomatico rum, coconut rum, pumpkin spice, lemon, coconut shaving rim
Scottish Pear
16
Scotch, pear nectar, amaro Lucano, lemon, angostura bitters
Monte-Negroni
16
Hendrick's gin, Amaro Montenegro, Carpano sweet vermouth
Bandito
16
Union mezcal, Lilet Blanc, Italicus, rosemary infused simple syrup
“Calabrian” Old Fashion
16
Bullit Rye, Amaro Del Capo, angostura bitters, orange bitters, orange twist, rosemary
Noir Fizz
16
New Amsterdam vodka, cassis noir, lemon, egg white, cherry-lemon garnish
Espresso Martini
16
Dutch chocolate vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
Classic Cocktails
Paper Plane
15
Bourbon, Aperol, amaro, lemon
Mai Tai
15
Light rum, dark rum, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, lime
Moscow Mule
15
Vodka, lime, ginger beer
Boulevardier
15
Rye, Campari, Carpano sweet vermouth
Sidecar
15
Cognac, triple sec, lemon
APERITIVO
SPECIAL: $25 PER PERSON
CHOOSE 1 DRINK & 1 CICCHETTI FROM 4:30 TO 6:30 NIGHTLY
CICCHETTI
Calamari Fritti
17
Fried calamari, arrabbiata sauce, lemon
Olives
11
Fried stuffed Castelvetrano olives, tomato, rosemary pistachio sauce
Chips
10
Fried new potatoes, black truffle butter, 24-month-aged Parmigiano
Crostino
15
Stracciatella cheese, Calabrian peperoncini and arugula
DRINKS
Gioia Classic
16
New Amsterdam Vodka or Gin, dry vermout, blue cheese olives
Paper Plane
16
Bourbon, Select bitter, amaro, lemon
SnowBall
16
Diplomatico rum, coconut rum, pumpkin spice, lemon coconut shaving rim
Espresso Martini
16
Dutch chocolate vodka, Mr. Black coffee liquor, espresso
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