Grissini Italian Bistro Menu

Lobster

Wood grilled in the shell with melted butter 1 ¼ pound

Polenta

Fried polenta with dipping sauce

Pizza - Piccolo Grande Cheese

Insalta Mista

Its back- mixed greens, olives, gorgonzola and pine nuts

Pizza - Piccolo Grande Sausage

Pizza - Piccolo Grande Mushroom

Breads and Spreads

Assortment of homemade breads and 3 different spreads

Caesar

Romaine hearts, garlic anchovy, dressing, parmesan and croutons. Add calamari $5.00

Grotta Burger

8oz Char grilled with lettuce & tomato served with parmesan potatoes add gorgonzola & caramelized onions- 2

Grilled Ciabatta Sandwich

Proscuitto, roasted peppers, goat cheese and pesto

Macaroni & Cheese

Wood oven baked pasta with blends of 3 cheeses

Mussels

Steamed in a garlic, cherry pepper, whiteWine-butter sauce

Braised Lamb

Served over creamy pasta

Carpaccio

Sopresatta with roasted peppers And white anchovy Beef with arugula and parmesan

Pasta Favorites

Burina, bolognese funghi, genovese

Crepe

Stuffed with chicken, ricotta and marjoram in tomato bechamel sauce. Topped with mozzarella and parmesan

Short Rib

Braised short rib with garlic mashed and rustic vegetables

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee

Choc Almond Mousse & Seasonal Fruit

Served with homemade ice cream

Zuppa del Giorno (Cup)

Today's home made soup

Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl)

Today's home made soup

Insalata di Cesare

Hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons with garlic-anchovy dressing add white anchovy $2.00

Insalata con Polenta

Mixed greens, polenta croutons, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and fresh mozzarella

Prosciutto

Sliced prosciutto served with oven roasted asparagus and shaved parmesan

Insalata con Pere

Wood grilled pear, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, watercress raddichio, port shallot, vinaigrette

Carpaccio

Beef carpaccio with shaved parmesan, arugula salad and truffle lemon vinaigrette

Calamari Fritti

Traditional fried calamari with spicy marinara sauce

Capesante

Pan seared scallops, wild mushroom puree, sweet potato and goat cheese ravioli, frisse, and mache salad, orange reduction

Cozze per Due

Mussels steamed in a garlic, cherry pepper, white wine-butter sauce

Margarita

Traditional, tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh basil

Funghi

Tomato sauce, wild mushrooms, fontina cheese, fresh herbs

Pancetta

Tomato sauce, smoked bacon, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, goat cheese

Parma

Tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, parma ham

Carciofi

Pesto, artichoke,sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, parmesan, mozzarella

Orecchiette con Salsiccia

Orecchiette pasta, spicy broccoli rabe, italian sausage, roasted garlic, marinara penne alla

Bolognese

Traditional meat sauce with penne pasta and parmesan

Lasagna con Polenta

Polenta layered with italian sausage, spinach parmesan, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce

Fettuccine alla Sicilliani

Fettuccine, marinara, sweet & sour eggplant caponata, with herb goat cheese

Gnocchi ai Funghi

Fresh gnocchi, local fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic, sherries mushroom broth, truffle oil

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare

Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, in a garlic cherry pepper, white wine butter sauce

Risotto

Arborio rice, smoked bacon, gorgonzola, raddichio

Peperone Ripieno Vegetariano

Ricotta, goat cheese, red pepper and spinach spring roll, sweet red pepper sauce with butternut squash puree

Pollo alla Brace

Wood grilled farm raised half chicken, grilled asparagus and cipollini onions

Salmone alla Griglia

Wood grilled salmon, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, garlic mashed potatoes and balsamic butter

Cibreo di Agnello

Lamb shank, chorizo sausage, cipollini onions, fingerling potatoes spicy garlic lamb sauce

Astice

Maine lobster, cream cheese and scallop raviolo with wild mushroom and lobster sauce

Bistecca

Wood grilled hanger steak, roasted tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, olive tapenade