Place Category: Italian, Outside Dining, and Wine Bars
- Well known in the City for intriguing interpretations of Northern Italian Cuisine, Host/Owner Steven A, has transformed a stately Victorian house into a grandiose, romantic rendezvous that earns critic’s praise and dining awards on an on-going basis. - The extensive world class wine list, ‘Chefs daily specialties’, a comfortable cocktail lounge and an exquisite, antique enhanced dining room, with open air terraces, dazzling appointments and soft music filtering through this ‘casual but classy’ retreat. 
- Sam Vera Menu 
 Menu and prices subject to change- ANTIPASTI - Antipasto Caldo 11.95 
 An assortment of baked clams and mussels arreganato, shrimp scampi sauce, mozzarella in carozza and eggplant rolatini.- Antipasto Freddo 11.95 
 An assortment of Prosciutto di Parma, sopressata, salami, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, provolone cheese and gaeta olives.- Calamari Fritti 9.95 
 Tender squid, battered and fried, served with a marinara dipping sauce.- Carpaccio di Manzo 13.95 
 Thinly sliced raw filet mignon with baby arugola, shaved parmigiano cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.- Cocktail di Gamberi 13.95 
 Shrimp cocktail served with a house horseradish cocktail sauce.- Insalata di Mare 14.95 
 Fresh seafood salad of octopus, calamari, shrimp, scungilli, celery, gaeta black olives, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.- Mozzarella & Pepperoni Arrostiti 9.95 
 Fresh mozzarella and grapevine tomatoes served sliced with basil and sweet roasted peppers.- Spiedini Romano 10.95 
 Fresh mozzarella and bread-first pan fried, then finished in a white wine capers and anchovies sauce.- Vongole Arreganato 9.95 
 Little neck clams baked with Italian flavored bread crumbs.- Zuppa de Cozze 9.95 
 Mussels sauté with garlic, white wine and a touch of tomato sauce.- Zuppa di Vongola 11.95 
 Little neck clams sauté with garlic, white wine and a touch of tomato sauce.- INSALATE - Insalate di Casare 9.95 
 Romaine lettuce, croutons, and a house made classic Caesar dressing.- Tricolore 9.95 
 Radicchio, endive, arugola, and balsamic vinaigrette.- Barbabietole e Gorgonzola 11.95 
 Roasted sliced fresh beets, arugola, crumbled gorgonzola walnuts, and fig vinaigrette.- Insalata Mista 9.95 
 House mixed salad of baby greens, onions, tomatoes and house vinaigrette.- ZUPPE - Pasta e Fagioli 8.95 
 Thick cannellini bean soup with ditalini pasta.- Minestrone 8.95 
 A hearty stew of mixed vegetables with a touch of tomato sauce.- PASTA - Risotto ai Funghi Porcini 23.95 
 Arborio, Italian rice, mixed wild mushrooms, porcini, shitake, portobello, cremini, and parmesan cheese.- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina 17.95 
 Homemade potato gnocchi arrabiata, spicy plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, dry oregano and chopped mozzarella.- Linguine à la Vongole 19.95 
 Little neck clams sauté with garlic, olive oil, and white wine. Upon request can be served with tomato added.- Spaghetti Carbonara 17.95 
 Italian pancetta bacon, onions, parmigiano, egg yolk and a touch of cream.- Pappardelle a la Bolognese 17.95 
 Wide ribbons of fresh pasta in a rich ground beef meat sauce.- Orecchiette Cime di Rabe 17.95 
 Ear shaped pasta, chopped Italian broccoli di rabe, crumpled sweet fennel sausage, garlic and toasted bread crumbs- Capellini ai Frutti di Mare 23.95 
 Fresh seafood sauce of calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, touch of tomato and garlic.- SECONDI DI PESCE - Zuppa di Pesce 34.95 
 A combination of scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, and lobster tail, cooked in a plum tomato sauce with basil and parsley.- Gamberi Fra Diavolo 23.95 
 Large shrimp sauté in a spicy fresh plum tomato sauce with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Upon request can be served non spicy.- Sogliola Francaise 23.95 
 Filet of sole dipped in egg wash and sauté in a white wine sauce with lemon and butter.- Dentice Marechiara 23.95 
 Filet of red snapper sauté in a light tomato sauce with clams, mussels and calamari.- Cernia a la Livornese 23.95 
 Filet of sea bass, cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with black olives, capers, garlic and olive oil.- Salmone Grigliato a la Olive 23.95 
 Grilled Atlantic salmon with a warm chopped fresh tomato, black olives, and caper sauce.- SECONDI DI CARNE - Pollo Samvera 19.95 
 Breast of chicken sauté in a white wine sauce, shallots, asparagus, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.- Pollo Francaise 19.95 
 Chicken breast dipped in egg wash, then sauté in a white wine sauce with lemon and butter.- Pollo Marsala 19.95 
 Chicken breast sauté in a sweet marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms.- Vitelli Martini 22.95 
 Tender slices of veal dipped in bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, then cooked in a creamy white wine sauce.- Saltinbocca a la Romana 22.95 
 Tender slices of pounded veal, topped with prosciutto, sauté in a sage and wine sauce over sweet spinach.- Scalloppine Marsala 22.95 
 Tender pieces of veal pounded thin and sautéd in a sweet marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms.- Vitella Parmigiana 22.95 
 Slice of veal cutlet, breaded and pan fried, topped with a plum tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.- Filetto di Maiale Pepato 23.95 
 Tender pork tenderloin, peppered and pan roasted, served with Tuscan white beans, broccoli di rape, fresh rosemary and garlic au-jus.- Nodding a la Capricciosa 38.95 
 Thinly pounded veal chop, breaded and pan fried, served with a chopped arugula and tomato salad.- Tagliata di Manzo 38.95 
 Grilled 16 oz. New York sirloin steak, served over a bed of arugula, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, and touch of rosemary, garlic, and olive oil.- Nodino Grigliato 38.95 
 Grilled 16 oz. rack of veal chops, served with hot and sweet vinegar peppers wine sauce, and roasted potatoes.- Filetto di Manzo 38.95 
 Grilled 12 oz. filet mignon, grilled portobello mushroom cap, sautéd spinach, and red wine reduction sauce.- Costata di Agnello Arreganata 38.95 
 Roasted rack of lamb with a touch of dijon mustard and Italian bread crumbs, served with artichokes, roasted potatoes, and a red wine and rosemary au-jus.- CONTORNI - Broccoli di Rabe 8.95 
 Italian bitter broccoli di rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.- Crochette di Patate 7.95 
 Potato croquette, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, parsley, breaded and fried.- Scarola 7.95 
 Escarole sautéd with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.- Spinaci 7.95 
 Fresh spinach sautéd with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.





