Lunch Menu          JANUARY 2008

ANTIPASTI / APPETIZERS

CAPRESE DI MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA E POMODORO $7.50

House made fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomato, roasted Bell Peppers and fresh Basil

FRITTURA DI CALAMARI ALLA MARINARA $8.50

Lightly floured and fried fresh Calamari with a Marinara sauce

MELANZANE ALLA GRIGLIA CON TALEGGIO E PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA $7.75

Grilled Eggplant with Taleggio Cheese, Parma Prosciutto Ham and Basil sauce

*CARPACCIO DI MANZO CON RUCOLA E SALSA DI MOSTARDA $10.50

Thinly sliced raw Tenderloin Filet Carpaccio with Arugula and a Mustard dressing

BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO ALLA TOSCANA $7.75

Grilled Italian Garlic Bread topped with diced Tomatoes, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

BRESAOLA DELLA VALTELLINA CON FORMAGGIO AFFUMICATO $10.75

Air dried salted and cured Beef, thinly sliced, served with Smoked Mozzarella Cheese and marinated Artichokes

FUNGHI MISTI IN PADELLA CON POLENTA CALDA E PARMIGIANO $9.50

Sautéed mixed wild Mushrooms over warm Polenta and shaved Parmesan Cheese

PIATTO DI ANTIPASTO MISTO ITALIANO $9.00

Classic Italian Cold Cuts, Cheeses, grilled Eggplant, Olives and marinated Bell Peppers

LE ZUPPE / SOUPS (all house made)

All Soups served as Main Course is in large bowl add $2.00

ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE $4.75

Lentil soup with Carrots, Celery and Onions

MINESTRONE ALLA TOSCANA $4.95

Classic Tuscan Vegetable soup with Borlotti Beans

ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI E COZZE $5.50

White Cannellini Bean soup with Mussels

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO E INSALATA DELLA CASA $7.95

Soup of the Day and House Salad in a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing

* NOTE: Cooked to order and consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, seafood and shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition……… MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

LE INSALATE / SALADS

INSALATA MISTA DELLA CASA $5.75

Seasonal mixed Green House salad in a Balsamic Vinaigrette

INSALATA DI ENDIVIA CON SPICCHIO D’ARANCIA E FONTINA $7.95

Belgian Endive salad with Orange segments and Fontina Cheese in an Orange dressing

INSALATA DI CESARE CON SALSA D’ACCIUGA

(dressing is made with anchovy)

Classic Caesar Salad $6.75

With grilled Chicken $9.50

With sautéed Salmon Fillets $9.50

With Jumbo Shrimps $12.50

CARPACCIO DI BIETE ROSSE E TURNINADOUR AL GORGONZOLA $10.50

Turnip and Beet Carpaccio with Gorgonzola dressing and spiced Walnuts

*INSALATA DI MARE E CARCIOFI MARINATI $13.75

Fresh Seafood salad with marinated Artichokes in a Lemon & Mustard dressing

VEGETALI E POLLO AL PESTO $8.95

Poached Chicken and Vegetable julienne salad in a light Pesto Mayonnaise dressing

INSALATA ALLA VERDURE AUTUNNALI ARROSTE $8.75

Roasted seasonal Vegetable salad in a Brown Sugar and White Balsamic vinaigrette

INSALATA DI TONNO ALLA NIZZARDA $9.75

A mixed salad with chunks of Tuna, lightly cooked String Beans, Potatoes, boiled Eggs, Tomato wedges,

Olives, and Onions mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Red Vinegar dressing

I PANINI / SANDWICHES

All Sandwiches are with grilled Ciabatta Bread and served with Mixed Greens or Fried Zucchini Chips

IL SAN DANIELE $8.75

San Daniele Prosciutto Ham with Fontina Cheese and Tomato

IL GENOVESE $8.75

A Combo Sandwich with Salami, cooked Ham and Smoked Mozzarella

*IL TOSCANO $12.50

Thinly sliced Tenderloin Filet with sautéed onions and Gorgonzola cheese

L’EMILIANO $9.50

A grilled Chicken Breast with lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions and Mayonnaise

IL MILANISTA $10.75

Thinly pounded and breaded Veal Scaloppini Sandwich with Marinara sauce

IL LEGGERO $8.75

House made fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes with fresh Basil in a Balsamic Vinaigrette

IL GIARDINIERE $8.75

Grilled seasonal fresh Vegetables with a Pesto Mayonnaise dressing

LE PASTE / PASTAS

** Daily made in house by our Chef Antonino

Pasta and Risotto is served with House Salad or Caesar Salad

FARFALLE ALLA BUTTERA $11.95

Bowtie Pasta with Italian Sausage, Fennel, Zucchini, and a Light Cream sauce

**GNOCCHI DI PATATE AL POMODORO E MOZZARELLA $12.50

Daily hand made Potato Dumplings with fresh Mozzarella and Tomato sauce

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE IN VINO BIANCO $13.75

Linguini Pasta with Clams and white Wine

**PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU DI VITELLO $13.75

Wide Ribbon Pasta stripes with a Tomato Veal sauce

**RAVIOLI CON RICOTTA IN SALSA DI CREMA E FUNGHI $13.50

Ravioli Pasta filled with Mushrooms and in a Cream sauce

**LASAGNA DELLO CHEF $11.50

Classic Italian Lasagna with a Béchamel and Tomato sauce

RIGATONI ALLA GORGONZOLA E PINOLI $12.50

Tube Pasta, served with Gorgonzola Cheese and Pine Nuts

**RAVIOLI NUDI ALLA FIORENTINA $12.50

Original from Florence, these "Naked" Ravioli Dumplings with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese are without the Dough

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA $12.75

Classic Italian Spaghetti with Italian Bacon, Egg, and Cream sauce

PENNE ALLA VODKA $13.75

Penne Pasta with smoked Salmon and Asparagus tips, finished with a Vodka Tomato Cream sauce

**TAGLIOLINE AI VEGETALI $12.50

Tagliolini Pasta with fresh Vegetables and Tomato sauce

**FETTUCCINE AL RAGU DI POLLO $12.50

Fettuccini Pasta with a Chicken Ragu sauce

LE RISOTTI / ITALIAN STYLE RICE

RISOTTO AI PORCINI $13.75

Italian Style Rice with Mushrooms and Parmigiano Cheese

RISOTTO CON GAMBERI ALLA MILANESE $16.75

Milan Style Rice, cooked perfectly with Shrimp in a Chicken Broth and finished with Saffron

RISOTTO CON SALSICCIA E SPINACI $13.95

Sicilian Style Rice with house made Sausage and Baby Spinach

RISOTTO ALLA ZUCCA E PANCETTA $14.75

Northern Italian style Rice cooked with fresh Pumpkin and with Italian Bacon

I SECONDI / MAIN COURSE

Main course is served with Caesar or House Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes and choice of Dessert

*TROTA IN PADELLA AL LIMONE E CAPPERI $15.75

Pan seared Idaho Rainbow Trout with Italian Speck, Sage, and a Walnut Butter sauce

INVOLTINI DI VITELLA ALLA BENEDETTINA $17.50

Stuffed Sicilian Veal roll with Ham, smoked Mozzarella, and caramelized Onions

*FILETTO DI MAIALE ALLA PIEMONTESE $14.50

Grilled Pork tenderloin medallions in an Orange Rosemary sauce

PICCATA DI POLLO ALLA ROMANA $13.75

Thinly pounded boneless breast of Chicken in a Lemon Caper and white Wine sauce

POLLO RIPIENO IN PADELLA AI TRICOLORE $14.75

Pan seared stuffed breast of Chicken with fresh Spinach, Tomato, and house made Mozzarella

*FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA FRIULANA $19.50

Grilled 6 oz. Filet Mignon topped with Gorgonzola Cheese sauce and caramelized Pears

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLA CON FUNGHI ALLA MARSALA $17.95

Sautéed Veal Scaloppini with wild Mushrooms and Marsala Wine sauce

*BISTECCA DI BUE ALLA TOSCANA $18.75

Tuscan’s Preferred T-Bone Steak over sautéed Garlic Spinach and a Veal demi-glace

*SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA AL VINO ROSSO $15.50

Grilled fillet of Atlantic Salmon with a red Wine reduction and fresh Asparagus tips

* NOTE: Cooked to order and consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, seafood and shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition……… MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

122 MONROE CENTER STREET, NW;

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503;

PHONE: 616-235-9339; FAX 616-235-9449

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

LUNCH: 11:30 AM TO 4:00 PM MONDAY – FRIDAY

DINNER: 4:00 PM TO 10:00 PM MONDAY – THURSDAY

4:00 PM TO 11:00 PM FRIDAY

5:00 PM TO 11:00 PM SATURDAY

BAR: 11:30 AM TILL LATE MONDAY – THURSDAY

11:30 AM TO TILL LATE FRIDAY ( Live Music )

5:00 PM TO TILL LATE SATURDAY ( Live Music )

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* * * * *ASK ABOUT OUR "LA SCALA" BANQUET / CATERING FACILITY* * * * *

INSIDE THE LEDYARD BUILDING.

Capacity for up to 200 People. Food and Service provided by Tre Cugini

 

* * *VISIT OUR "CAFFE SCALA" INSIDE THE LEDYARD BUILDING* * *

Open from 11am to 2pm Monday through Friday for an Express Luncheon Buffet

 

An 18% Gratuity is added for Parties of 8 or more and for separate checks

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Executive Chef Antonino Di Lorenzo

Proprietor Adriano Moscatelli