Place Category: Italian
Cantina Italiana’s historic location in Boston has been creating authentic Italian dishes for the North End community since 1931. Since then, we are proud to say that our inviting, comfortable atmosphere has drawn people back for generations. Upon visiting, you will find that each of our unique, regionally inspired dishes have been created by our owner and Chef, Fiore Colella, a native resident of the small town of Avellino, Italy.
We are offering a special menu on SUNDAYS from 12:00pm-10:30pm, 2 courses for $25.00.
Cantina Italiana Boston Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeThree Course Business Lunch
One Course Entrée 15
Two Courses 20
Three Courses 25
Starter (choice of one)
Pasta Fagioli
Our classic pasta and beans soupItalian Wedge Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sweet red onions, blue cheese dressing, gorgonzola dolce, smoked Burkshire pork pancettaEntree (choice of one)
Cavatelli con Polpettine
Homemade ricotta cavatelli baked with small meatballs in a tomato sauce with parmigiana and mozzarella
Taglioline alla Carbonara
Smoked pancetta, light cream, egg yolk and parmigiano sauce
Ziti con Pollo e Broccoletti
Chicken, broccoli, cut ziti in a white wine sauce, tossed with parmigiano
Panino
Italiano
Pizza focaccia, mortadella, capicolla, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella, caciocavallo cheese, sliced tomato, arugula salad, olive oil and aged balsamicPollo
Pizza focaccia, chicken cutlet, pomodoro, mozzarellaDessert (choice of one)
Tiramisu
Toasted Almond Cake
Antipasti
Antipasto all ‘Italiana 13
Assortment of imported dry Italian meats and cheese, drizzled with olive oilBruschetta 7
Grilled Italian bread topped with marinated plum tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with olive oil and basilCaprese 13
Imported fresh mozzarella cheese served with tomatoes, roasted red peppers and basil, drizzled with olive oilZuppa di Cozze 11
Sautéed mussels with black pepper, lemon and olive oilFrittura di Calamari 12
Fried calamari tossed with garlic and cherry peppers, served with marinara sauceInsalata della Casa 10
with grilled chicken 15 | calamari or shrimp 17
Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, grape tomatoes and red onions, served with homemade creamy Italian or Balsamic dressingInsalata Cesare 10
with grilled chicken 15 | calamari or shrimp 17
Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, served with garlic croutons and shaved parmigiano cheeseSpinaci con Noci e Gorgonzola 10
with grilled chicken 15 | calamari or shrimp 17
Baby spinach tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, with honey toasted walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola cheesePizzetta
Margherita 14
Topped with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano and mozzarella cheeseFunghi 15
Topped with fresh tomato sauce, basil, Mozzarella cheese and wild mushroomsProsciutto 15
Topped with fresh tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese, mozzarella cheese and prosciuttoArugola 16
Burrata, arugula, Parma Prosciutto, shaved parmigianoCapricciosa 15
Tomato, Fiore di Latte Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, Parma hamSalsiccia 14
Tomato, Parmigiano, Fiore di Latte Mozzarella, caramelized onions, Italian sausageBroccoletti e Salsiccia 15
Fiore di Latte Mozzarella, broccoli rabe, crumbled Italian sausageSalame Piccante 16
Fiore di Latte Mozzarella, tomato, hot salame, ricottaSecondi
Gnocchi di Patate 14
Homemade potato gnocchi tossed with a choice of fresh tomato or Bolognese sauceRavioli di Ricotta 15
Cheese stuffed ravioli served with a San Marzano tomato sauceGnocchi di Patate 14
Homemade potato gnocchi, fresh tomato OR Bolognese sauceRavioli di Ricotta 15
Cheese stuffed ravioli, San Marzano tomato sauceTortelloni Panna e Prosciutto 15
Homemade cheese tortelloni, Parma ham, sweet peas, creamy parmigiano cream sauceMaccheroni Buongustaia 15
Baked pasta, spicy sausage, plum tomato sauce, Parmigiano, goat cheeseTagliolini 15
Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta, Bolognese or Amatriciana SaucePollo Abruzzese 15
Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli, ziti, parmigiano, pecorino, mozzarella, white wine sauceParmigiana di Melanzane 15
Baked breaded eggplant, Mozzarella, plum tomato sauce parmigiano cheeseParmigiana di Pollo 15
Traditional Chicken Parmigiana, pastaPollo Marsala 15
Boneless chicken Breast, mushrooms, sweet marsala sauceSpaghetti con Polpette 15
Spaghetti, marinara sauce, homemade sirloin meatballsSpaghetti con Calamari 14
Calamari, fresh garlic, basil, white wine sauce, spaghettiSpaghetti con le Vongole 15
Clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, spaghettiSpaghetti con le Cozze 15
Mussels’, light cherry tomato sauce, spaghettiCantina Italiana Boston Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAntipasti
Saute di Cozze_webAntipasto all ’Italiana 13
Assortment of imported dry Italian meats and cheese, drizzled w/olive oilBresaola con Arugola e Parmigiano 15
Thin-sliced, aged dry cured beef, served with organic baby arugula, lemon and extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with shaved parmigiano cheesePolpette 12
Homemade sirloin meatballs, served with a San Marzano tomato sauce, sprinkled with parmigiano cheeseCaprese 13
Imported fresh mozzarella cheese, plum ripe tomatoes and roasted red peppers, drizzled with olive oil, with fresh basilCalamari Fritti 13
Fried calamari tossed with hot cherry peppers, served with marinara sauceArancini 12
Fried rice balls stuffed with Asiago cheese, served with a cherry tomato sauce and shaved ParmigianoCrostini e Gamberi 15
Pan-seared shrimp sautéed with leeks, prosciutto, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and Marsala wine, served with crostini breadSaute di Cozze 12
Mussels sautéed with garlic and parsley with a white wine or tomato sauceInsalate
Della Casa 10
Mixed greens, cucumbers, julienned carrots, grape tomatoes and red onions, served with a homemade creamy Italian or Balsamic vinaigrette dressingSpinaci con Noci e Gorgonzola 10
Baby spinach tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, sprinkled with honey toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola cheeseRughetta 10
Baby arugula and grape tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon, sprinkled with shaved Parmigiano cheese drizzled with glazed balsamicCesare 10
Romaine lettuce, tossed with homemade caesar dressing, served with garlic croutons and shaved parmigiano cheesePasta
Ravioli di Ricotta 21
Homemade Ricotta cheese filled ravioli, served with your choice of a San Marzano tomato or Bolognese sauceGnocchi alla Sorrentina 21
Handmade potato dumplings served in a San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil, Mozzarella and parmigiano cheeseParmigiana di Melanzane 21
Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana layered with mozzarella and parmigiano cheese, topped with tomato sauce and bakedBolognese 21
Homemade Tagliatelle pasta, BologneseTortelloni Panna e Procuitto 21
Cheese Tortelloni, parma ham, sweet pea cream sauceFusilli Boscaiola 22
Imported mixed wild mushrooms, sweet peas, crumbled sausage, grape tomatoes, light cream sauce, parmigianoPollo Abruzzese 21
Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli, fusilli, parmigiano, pecorino, mozzarella, white wine sauceLasagna al Forno 24
Homemade pasta sheets, besciamela, meat sauce, mozzarellaBombolotti alla Buongustaia 22
Homemade Bombolotti pasta, spicy Italian sausage, fresh basil, marinara sauce, parmigiano, goat cheeseCavatelli con Salsiccia e Brocoletti 22
Homemade cavatelli pasta, house-made sausage meat, broccoli rabe, white wine, parmigianoFettuccini al Salmone 25
Homemade fettuccini pasta, fresh salmon, sweet peas, vodka sauceSpaghetti alle Vongole 24
Littleneck clams, olive oil, garlic, parsley with choice of a white wine or cherry tomato sauceCavatelli di Murgiano allo Scoglio 26
Pasta, clams, mussels, shrimp, cherry tomato sauceBombolotti con Aragosta 30
Homemade Bombolotti pasta, shrimp, lobster meat, garlic, olive oil, plum tomato sauceCarne & Pesce
Parmigiana di Pollo 23
Our traditional Chicken Parm with pastaSaltimbocca di Pollo 24
Pan-seared boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, topped with prosciutto, baked with Mozzarella cheesePollo Gino 24
Pan-seared boneless breast of chicken, white wine, tomato sauce, topped with breaded pan-fried eggplant, baked with MozzarellaBistecca di Manzo alla Pizziola* 35
Pan-roasted certified Angus top sirloin, fresh garlic, oregano, San Marzano tomato saucePollo alla Boscaiola 24
Pan seared chicken breast, mixed mushrooms, pancetta, tomato cream, shredded parmigianoParmigiana di Vitello 25
Our traditional Veal Parm with pastaVitello Fiore 25
Pan-seared veal scaloppini, marinara sauce, topped with breaded and pan-fried eggplant and baked with Mozzarella cheeseScaloppine Valdostana 26
Veal scaloppini sautéed, mixed wild mushrooms, Parma prosciutto, white wine sauce, topped with melted Fontina cheeseSalmone al Forno*28
Oven-roasted salmon filet, sautéed spinachContorni
Asparagi con Aglio 7
Marinated and grilled asparagus drizzled with olive oilBroccoli Agliolio e Olio 8
Fresh broccoli rabe sautéed with fresh garlic and olive oilSpinaci Agliolio e Olio 7
Spinach sautéed with fresh garlic and olive oilFunghi Trifolati 7
Fresh champignon mushrooms, sautéed with olive oilSide of Pasta 7
Homemade pasta with marinaraBombolotti
Gnocchi
Fusilli
Ravioli
Spaghetti
Rigatoni
Gluten-Free Penne 9Cantina Italiana Boston Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeTiramisu 8
Homemade espresso soaked lady fingers layered with whipped cream, sweet mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa powderTorta Amaretto 8
Homemade Amaretto soaked lady fingers layered with whipped cream, sweet mascarpone cheese, topped with diced almonds and powdered sugarCannoli alla Siciliana 7
Cannoli shell filled with sweet ricotta cream, lemon and orange zest, dipped in chocolate chips
