Venice Ristorante - Lodo - Denver

Venice Ristorante LODO Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

 

GLI ANTIPASTI

 

NEW: Granchio alla Veneziana 9.95
Deep fried crab cake, saffron-gorgonzola cream sauce

 

NEW: AArancini di Riso e Croquettes 11.95
Combination of fried saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese sauce & potatoes croquettes

 

Bruschetta al Pomodoro 4.95
Grilled ciabatta bread topped with fresh vine ripened tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, garnished with olivesand white truffle oil

 

NEW:** Carpaccio d’ Alba con Polenta 9.95
Polenta, mixed green, thinly sliced filet mignon, baby arugola, crispy capers, shaved parmesan cheese, aioli and white truffle oil

 

Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte 11.95
Flash-fried calamari rings and julienne zucchini accompanied with spicy marinara sauce

 

Mozzarella Caprese 9.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Mediterranean dry oregano, olives and
Tuscan olive oil

 

NEW:Charcuterie & Fromage 13.95
Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts

 

**Burrata e Prosciutto 11.95
Fresh burrata served over beet carpaccio, wild arugula, Parma prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, olives and arugula pesto with balsamic reduction

 

I PANINI

 

Sandwich con Salsiccia 11.95
Grliled Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green salad

 

Sandwich Vegetariano 10.95
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, fontina cheese, sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green salad

 

Sandwich al Pollo 11.95
Grilled chicken, provolone cheese, zucchini, tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green salad

 

Sandwich al Tacchino 11.95
Slow roasted turkey breast, caramelized onion, cambonzola cheese, sliced tomatoes and baby spinach on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green salad

 

LE INSALATE

 

Insalata al Limone 7
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and “lemoncello” dressing

 

Insalata di Spinaci 5.95
Baby spinach salad tossed with toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette

 

NEW: Panzanella 7
Vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, celery, basil, toasted ciabatta bread and Sangiovese wine vinaigrette

 

Insalata Fresca 4.95
Field greens, vine-ripened tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

 

Insalata di Cesare 7
Romaine lettuce, fried capers, Tuscan croutons and shaved parmesian cheese tossed with an homemade, caesar dressing.

Add Grilled Chicken 6, add Grilled Shrimps 7, add Grilled Salmon 12, add Grilled Sausage 5.

 

I RAVIOLI FATTI IN CASA

 

Ravioli di Pollo 12.95
Housemade square shaped ravioli stuffed with ground chicken breast, parmesan, mascarpone cheese, tossed in a creamy pesto sauce

 

Verdi e Bianchi 11.95
Square shaped spinach ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauce and sage brown butter

 

Cuori d’Aragosta 14.95
Hand made heart shaped ravioli filled with Maine lobster, rock shrimp and leeks; served over brandy lobster cream sauce and citrus zest

 

Tortelloni alla Parmigiana 13.95
Housemade hat shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served in a gorgonzola cream sauce

 

Cappelletti di Zucca 13.95
Homemade hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauce

 

Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini 12.95
Homemade round shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, parmesan, served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage-wine sauce

 

Lasagna Bolognese 12.95
Italian style baked lasagna with bolognese and bechamel-parmesan

 

RISOTTO

 

Risotto con Salsiccia e Spinaci 14.95
Imported Italian rice, spicy Italian sausage, fresh spinach, porcini mushrooms, parmesan cheese & truffle oil

 

GLI GNOCCHI FATTI IN CASA

 

NEW: Gnocchi al Pesto 12.95
Potato dumplings tossed with chicken breast in a creamy basil pesto sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts

 

LE PASTE FATTE IN CASA

 

Pappardelle con Cinghiale 13.95
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and merlot wine sauce

 

Pappardelle Nere alla Veneziana 16.95
Egg ribbon black ink pasta with prawns, clams, mussels, scallops and fresh tomatoes; finished with a light marinara sauce

 

Spaghetti Carbonara 11.95
Spaghetti with Pancetta, cream, pasteurized egg yolk and pecorino cheese

 

Spaghetti con Polpettine 12.95
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauce

 

Tagliatelle Bolognese 12.95
Egg ribbon pasta tossed with our special meat ragu

 

Scampi al Limone 15.95
Linguine pasta tossed with pan-seared jumbo prawns, capers, roasted artichokes in a lemon butter sauce

 

Linguine Vongole 14.95
Linguine pasta tossed with Manila clams and roasted garlic in a pinot grigio wine sauce

 

Rigatoni con Salsiccia 12.95
Short tube pasta tossed with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, button mushrooms and marinara sauce finished with a touch of cream and parmesan cheese

 

All Entrées served with choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro or angel hair garlic & oil

 

All Entrées served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro, angel hair garlic oil, soft gorgonzola polenta

 

LE CARNI BIANCHE

 

NEW: Pollo alla Milanese 13.95
Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrette

 

Pollo al Marsala 13.95
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushrooms

 

Medaglioni di Pollo 14.95
Chicken breast medallions filled with Italian ham, asparagus and fontina cheese; finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauce

 

Galletto Caprese 13.95
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the oven

 

Polletto ai Carciofi e Capperi 13.95
Chicken breast with baby artichokes, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce

 

IL VITELLO

 

NEW: Ossobucco di Vitello 23.95
Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, Barolo wine sauce; fettuccine

 

Saltimbocca alla Romana 16.95
Veal scaloppine with Parma prosciutto, sage & fontina cheese, finished with a chardonnay wine sauce

 

Vitello alla Caprese 16.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheese

 

Vitello alla Milanese 16.95
Lightly breaded tenderized veal cutlets sautéed until golden brown, accpmpained with an arugola salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan and lemon vinaigrette

 

Scaloppine Marsala 16.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce

 

Scaloppine Carciofi e Capperi 16.95
Veal scaloppine with grilled artichokes hearts, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce

 

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10.95 LUNCHBOX

{Downtown Location Only)

 

Sandwiches Selection

Each sandwich comes with a small side salad, chips, a small cannoli, and a drink

 

SANDWICH AL TACCHINO — Slow roasted turkey breast, caramelized onion, cambonzola cheese, sliced tomatoes, and baby spinach on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips

 

SANDWICH CON SALSICCIA — Grilled Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips

 

SANDWICH VEGETARIANO — Grilled zucchini, eggplant, fontina cheese, sliced tomatoes, and mayonnaise on homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips

 

SANDWICH AL POLLO — Grilled chicken, provolone cheese, zucchini, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips

 

PIADINA AL PROSCIUTTO — Fontina cheese, Parma prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and arugula on a homemade Italian-style flatbread

 

Drink options

 

PEPSI, DIET PEPSI, SPRITE, GINGER ALE, OR SODA WATER