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Our Italian Menu

Time-honoured Italian cooking — lunch, dinner, dessert & cocktails

LunchDinnerDessertCocktails

Antipasti

Focaccia della Casa4.5

Warm house-made focaccia, EVOO, rosemary, sea salt.

NFVG
Olive e Taralli11

Marinated mixed olives, traditional Italian crunchy bread rings, lightly salted.

NFVG
Faggioli all'Uccelletto13

Tuscan-style cannellini beans, tomato, garlic, sage, EVOO, crostini.

NFVG
Bruschetta12

Toasted house-made focaccia, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onion, basil, EVOO. *Add cheese $4

NFV
Arancini19

Crispy tomato risotto croquettes, mozzarella center, served with tomato sauce.

NFVG
Melanzana alla Parmigiana23

Layers of fried eggplant baked with tomato sauce, smoked scamorza, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.

NF
Calamari Fritti24

Crispy calamari, caper aioli, fresh lemon.

NF
Calamari e Gamberi alla Brace34

Grilled calamari and shrimp, classic puttanesca, fresh arugula, EVOO.

NFGF
Polpette al Pomodoro24

Three house-made veal, pork and beef meatballs, tomato sauce, crostini.

NF
Carpaccio di Manzo28

Prime beef carpaccio, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, arugula, capers, lemon, EVOO.

NFGF
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi (for 2)34

Italian cured meats & cheeses — prosciutto crudo, soppressata, mortadella, pancetta arrotolata (pork), Grana Padano and Piave, with mixed olives and crostini.

NF

Insalate

Insalata La Tavola21

Endive and radicchio with black olives, fresh oranges, shaved fennel, sliced almonds, citrus dressing.

GFDF
Insalata Pera18

Arugula with poached pears, walnuts and gorgonzola, red wine dressing.

GF
Insalata Cesare19

Crispy romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons and crispy prosciutto (pork).

NF
Insalata Mista18

Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and julienned carrots, balsamic dressing.

GFNFDF
Insalata Caprese28

Heirloom tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella (imported from Italy), fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

GFNF

Le Pucce — Sandwiches

Pollo alla Parmigiana19

Grilled chicken, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, spicy avocado cream, basil pesto on ciabatta, with mista salad.

NF
Vitello22

Grilled veal cutlets, black garlic aioli, roasted peppers, tomatoes, Piave and arugula on toasted ciabatta, with mista salad.

NF
Eggplant Parmigiana21

Breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, smoked scamorza, Parmigiano and basil on toasted ciabatta, with mista salad.

NFV

Pasta

Penne all'Arrabbiata22

Penne in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic, shallots, black olives, chili flakes and parsley.

NF
Fusilli Pesto e Pollo27

Fusilli with smoked chicken, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.

NF
Riccioli con Gamberi e Zucchini28

Riccioli with shrimp, sautéed zucchini and creamy zucchini sauce, parmesan, fresh basil and EVOO.

NF
Penne alla Vodka27

Penne in a creamy rosé vodka sauce with pancetta (pork), shallots, garlic, parmesan and fresh basil.

NF
Capelli d'Angelo al Profumo di Mare32

Capellini with clams and shrimp sautéed in garlic, EVOO, fresh herbs and bruschetta tomato mix.

NFDF
Gnocchi con Pomodori e Bufala29

House-made potato gnocchi, fresh tomato sauce, basil, EVOO and mozzarella di bufala imported from Italy.

NFGF

Secondi Pranzo

Vitello al Limone36

Tender veal scaloppine in a light lemon white wine sauce, served with linguine aglio e olio.

NF
Pollo Piccata28

Pan-seared chicken breast in a white wine, lemon and caper sauce, served with linguine aglio e olio.

NF
Salmone Scottato36

Pan-seared salmon with a balsamic reduction, served with a mixed green salad.

NF

Pizze Rosse

Margherita21

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil and EVOO.

NFV
Salsiccia24

Tomato, fior di latte, spicy Italian sausage (pork), roasted peppers and caramelized onions.

NF
Sopressata23

Tomato, fior di latte, spicy soppressata (pork), black olives, onions and chili flakes.

NF
Quattro Stagioni26

Tomato, fior di latte, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto cotto (pork) and black olives.

NF
Prosciutto e Bufala29

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala imported from Italy, prosciutto crudo (pork), arugula and shaved Grana Padano.

NF
Primavera23

Tomato, fior di latte, zucchini, roasted peppers, black olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions and goat cheese.

NFV

Pizze Bianche

La Tavola27

EVOO base, fior di latte, mozzarella di bufala, spicy 'nduja (pork), mortadella (pork), pistachios and hot honey.

NF
Fichi e Prosciutto27

EVOO base, mascarpone, fresh figs, prosciutto crudo (pork), arugula and shaved Grana Padano.

NF
Funghi26

EVOO base, Taleggio DOP, roasted mushrooms and truffle spicy honey.

NFV
Patate24

EVOO base, fior di latte, smoked provolone, Italian sausage (pork), roasted potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary.

NF
Pollo26

EVOO base, fior di latte, Asiago, smoked chicken, basil pesto and bruschetta tomato mix.

NF
Leggera23

EVOO base, fior di latte, rapini, spicy Italian sausage (pork) and caramelized onions.

NFV
Create Your Own Pizza29

Build your own — choose your toppings. GF crust available.

Download Lunch Menu (PDF)

Antipasti

Focaccia della Casa4.5

Warm house-made focaccia, EVOO, rosemary, sea salt.

NFVG
Olive e Taralli11

Marinated mixed olives, traditional Italian crunchy bread rings, lightly salted.

NFVG
Faggioli all'Uccelletto13

Tuscan-style cannellini beans, tomato, garlic, sage, EVOO, crostini.

NFVG
Bruschetta12

Toasted house-made focaccia, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onion, basil, EVOO. *Add cheese $4

NFV
Arancini19

Crispy tomato risotto croquettes, mozzarella center, served with tomato sauce.

NFVG
Melanzana alla Parmigiana23

Layers of fried eggplant baked with tomato sauce, smoked scamorza, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.

NF
Calamari Fritti24

Crispy calamari, caper aioli, fresh lemon.

NF
Calamari e Gamberi alla Brace34

Grilled calamari and shrimp, classic puttanesca, fresh arugula, EVOO.

NFGF
Polipo Brasato alla Griglia31

Braised and grilled octopus, lemon chickpea purée, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, green olives and herb toasted bread.

NFDF
Pepata di Cozze25

Fresh mussels in a spicy tomato broth with fresh herbs, or a white wine broth with leeks and fennel.

NFGF
Polpette al Pomodoro24

Three house-made veal, pork and beef meatballs, tomato sauce, crostini.

NF
Carpaccio di Manzo28

Prime beef carpaccio, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, arugula, capers, lemon, EVOO.

NFGF
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi (for 2)38

Italian cured meats & cheeses — prosciutto crudo, soppressata, mortadella, pancetta arrotolata (pork), bresaola (beef), Grana Padano and Piave, with mixed olives and crostini.

NF

Insalate

Insalata La Tavola21

Endive and radicchio with black olives, fresh oranges, shaved fennel, sliced almonds, citrus dressing.

GFDF
Insalata Pera18

Arugula with poached pears, walnuts and gorgonzola, red wine dressing.

GF
Insalata Cesare19

Crispy romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons and crispy prosciutto (pork).

NF
Insalata Mista18

Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and julienned carrots, balsamic dressing.

GFNFDF
Insalata Burrata28

Imported Italian burrata, cherry tomato salad, sweet & sour shallots, capers, fresh basil, EVOO and crostini.

GFNF

Pasta

Fusilli Pesto e Pollo27

Fusilli with smoked chicken, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano.

NF
Orecchiette Rapini e Salsiccia27

Orecchiette with rapini, spicy Italian sausage (pork), garlic, caramelized onions, chili flakes and EVOO.

NF
Linguini ai Frutti di Mare37

Linguine, shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari in a light olive oil pomodoro sauce.

NFDF
Riccioli con Gamberi e Zucchini28

Riccioli with shrimp, sautéed zucchini and creamy zucchini sauce, parmesan, fresh basil and EVOO.

NF
Ravioli alla Veneta27

House-made ricotta & spinach ravioli over roasted butternut squash velouté, brown butter sage, Parmigiano and toasted walnuts.

VG
Penne alla Vodka27

Penne in a creamy rosé vodka sauce with pancetta (pork), shallots, garlic, Parmigiano and fresh basil.

NF
Rigatoni alla Bolognese27

Rigatoni with slow-braised beef and veal ragù in a traditional tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano.

NF
Lasagna28

Layers of fresh house-made pasta baked with slow-cooked beef ragù, béchamel, mozzarella and Parmigiano.

NF
Pappardelle ai Funghi29

Fresh pappardelle with portobello, cremini and oyster mushrooms in a black truffle cream sauce, Parmigiano and herbs.

NF
Gnocchi con Pomodori e Bufala29

House-made potato gnocchi, fresh tomato sauce, basil, EVOO and mozzarella di bufala imported from Italy.

NFGF
Risotto Asparagi e Capesante37

Carnaroli risotto with asparagus and seared scallops, white wine, Parmigiano and fresh herbs.

NF

Secondi

Tagliata di Manzo59

10 oz Canadian Black Angus striploin over arugula with shaved Grana Padano and seasonal vegetables.

GFNFDF
Vitello alla Marsala39

Tender veal scaloppine with wild mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes.

NF
Branzino alla Griglia47

Grilled branzino with fregola salad, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon zest, arugula, EVOO and balsamic glaze.

NFDF
Pollo Ripieno37

Organic chicken supreme stuffed with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, natural jus, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes.

NF
Salmone Scottato36

Seared salmon with gremolata sauce, seasonal vegetables and a balsamic reduction.

GFDFNF

Pizze Rosse

Margherita21

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil and EVOO.

NFV
Salsiccia24

Tomato, fior di latte, spicy Italian sausage (pork), roasted peppers and caramelized onions.

NF
Sopressata23

Tomato, fior di latte, spicy soppressata (pork), black olives, onions and chili flakes.

NF
Quattro Stagioni26

Tomato, fior di latte, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto cotto (pork) and black olives.

NF
Prosciutto e Bufala29

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala imported from Italy, prosciutto crudo (pork), arugula and shaved Grana Padano.

NF
Primavera23

Tomato, fior di latte, zucchini, roasted peppers, black olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions and goat cheese.

NFV

Pizze Bianche

La Tavola27

EVOO base, fior di latte, mozzarella di bufala, spicy 'nduja (pork), mortadella (pork), pistachios and hot honey.

NF
Fichi e Prosciutto27

EVOO base, mascarpone, fresh figs, prosciutto crudo (pork), arugula and shaved Grana Padano.

NF
Funghi26

EVOO base, Taleggio DOP, roasted mushrooms and truffle spicy honey.

NFV
Patate24

EVOO base, fior di latte, smoked provolone, Italian sausage (pork), roasted potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary.

NF
Pollo26

EVOO base, fior di latte, Asiago, smoked chicken, basil pesto and bruschetta tomato mix.

NF
Leggera23

EVOO base, fior di latte, rapini, spicy Italian sausage (pork) and caramelized onions.

NFV
Create Your Own Pizza29

Build your own — choose your toppings. GF crust available.

Download Dinner Menu (PDF)

Dessert Fatti in Casa

Tiramisù16

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone and zabaglione cream, finished with cocoa powder.

Panna Cotta12

Classic vanilla panna cotta with mixed berry compote. Vegetable gelatin.

Cheese Cake16

Classic creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, blueberry compote.

Torta al Cioccolato16

Rich dark chocolate cake with a soft, velvety center, cocoa powder and vanilla crème anglaise.

Affogato al Caffè13

Vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, toasted hazelnuts and a shot of espresso. With pistachio gelato $14.

Sorbetto del Giorno8

Ask your server for today's selection.

Gelato — Vanilla10
Gelato — Chocolate10
Gelato — Pistachio13
Download Dessert Menu (PDF)

Cocktails

Margarita17

Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup.

Old Fashioned19

Bourbon or rye, simple syrup, bitters.

Mojito17

White rum, lime juice, simple syrup, mint, soda water.

Cosmopolitan18

Vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice.

Martini18

Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, garnished with olive.

Espresso Martini19

Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso.

Paper Plane19

Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino.

Manhattan19

Rye or bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters.

Negroni19

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.

Whiskey Sour18

Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, optional egg white.

Aperol Spritz16

Aperol, Prosecco, soda.

Hugo Spritz17

St-Germain, Prosecco, soda.

Campari Spritz16

Campari, Prosecco, soda.

French 7517

Gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, Prosecco.

Caesar16

Vodka, Clamato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce.

Download Cocktail Menu (PDF)

Gluten Free (GF) · Dairy Free (DF) · Nut Allergy (NF) · Vegetarian (V) · Vegan (VG)

All food may contain or have come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, dairy and other common allergens. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. All food is prepared in a shared kitchen and cross-contamination may occur.

La Tavola Ristorante

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