Bella's Italian Cafe - Tampa
Italian Restaurant
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
5/31/18.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
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Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Antipasti
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CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes with a drizzle of pesto.
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$10.99
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CARPACCIO
Best in Tampa! Marinated paper-thin tenderloin served chilled with caponata aioli: A blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped eggplant, roasted red pepper, garlic, olives, capers and basil. Topped with shaved parmesan and a sprinkling of cracked pepper and parsley. Served with garlic butter croutons.
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$15.99
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FORMAGGIO AL FORNO
Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with wedges of toasted garlic bread for dipping.
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$10.99
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ARANCINI
Creamy risotto, porcini mushroom, prosciutto and peas formed into balls and filled with mozzarella, then lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with reduced bruschetta sauce for dipping.
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$8.99
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ROLATINI MELANZANE
Lightly breaded baked eggplant filled with prosciutto, sweet ricotta and smoked mozzarella. Served in a pool of reduced bruschetta sauce.
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$9.99
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SCAMPI SCAMPI
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttery croutons for dipping.
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$11.50
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FRITTI DI CALAMARI
Small $11.50 Large $19.50 Calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
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$11.50
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BRUSCHETTA
[“brew SKet’ tah.†In Italian, ‘ch’ is generally pronounced ‘k,’ as in ‘Chianti’.] The Neopolitan version of classic Roman garlic bread. Slices of bread brushed with olive oil and toasted dark on the grill; topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
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$5.99
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Panini
All sandwiches are served with garlic pasta chips and caponata aioli. Bella’s Cafe salad may be substituted for pasta chips. $3.99
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SPAGHETTI SANDWICH
Spaghetti tossed with bolognese sauce and stuffed into Bella’s bread. Topped with mozzarella and baked.
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$7.99
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MEATBALL SUB
Bella’s meatballs, bruschetta sauce and mozzarella cheese on Bella’s bread.
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$11.50
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VEGAN CHICK’N PARMESAN
Gardein Chick’n Scallopini sauteed and topped with Daiya vegan cheese, basil-tomato sauce, sauteed spinach and fresh red onion. Served with steamed broccoli.
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$8.50
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VEGAN CHICK’N
Gardein Chick’n Scallopini sauteed and topped with Daiya vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with steamed broccoli.
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$8.50
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CHICKEN PARMESAN
Sauteed chicken breast topped with mozzarella, basil-tomato sauce and fresh grated parmesan.
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$10.99
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STROMBOLI
A folded pocket of pizza dough stuffed with ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato and green peppers.
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$10.99
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CHICKEN ROMANO
Chicken breast breaded in Romano and panko bread crumbs. Topped with provolone and artichoke-lemon basil butter.
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$11.50
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GRILLED CHICKEN
Chicken breast topped with provolone, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with a spicy honey-mustard sauce.
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$10.99
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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE
Chicken breast with herbed goat cheese and roasted red peppers.
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$10.99
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Pizze
Lunch size $7.99
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AMERICANO
Pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and mozzarella.
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$7.99
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MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, parmesan and basil.
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$7.99
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GENOA
Pesto, mozzarella, ricotta and Romano.
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$7.99
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CAPUA
Sausage, onions, mushrooms and mozzarella.
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$7.99
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Insalate
All of our salads are made with only hand-torn greens, and dressings are made fresh in house (except for low-cal Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette). Our salads and pasta dishes can be enhanced with freshly grated Grana Padana parmesan, which lends a wonderful flavor and nutty aroma; ask your server for more information. Add 5 oz. Roasted Salmon, 7.50 - Add 5 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast, 3.50 - Add 4 oz. Sauteed Shrimp, 5.99 - Add Anchovies 1.50
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BELLA’S FAMOUS CHOPPED SALAD
Small $9.99 Large $14.99 A Tampa favorite. Finely chopped chicken breast, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, Gorgonzola, ditali pasta and romaine all tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette.
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$9.99
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BELLA’S CAFE
(As a side $3.99) Romaine topped with julienne carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato wedges and zucchini slices. Your choice of vinaigrette, low-cal ranch, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, or honey-mustard dressing.
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$5.50
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SWEET AND SOUR STRAWBERRY
Small 9.99 Large 14.99 Mixed field greens tossed with fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, fontina and asiago cheeses in a sweet and sour sesame dressing.
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$9.99
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INSALATA MISTA
Small $7.50 Large $11.99 Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in a creamy vinaigrette.
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$7.50
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CAESAR
Small $7.50 Large $10.99 Made traditionally with a dressing of only the finest ingredients: olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, egg and finely ground anchovy paste; tossed with shredded parmesan, croutons and hand-torn romaine.
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$7.50
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Zuppe
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PANNA D’ARAGOSTA
Cup $7.50 Bowl $10.99 | Creamy lobster bisque with flavors of saffron, tarragon and thyme; topped with puff pastry and baked. Finished table side with a garnish of caviar and sour cream. (Cup size is bisque only.)
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$7.50
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PASTA E FAGIOLI
Cup $5.50 Bowl $7.99 / Classic Italian pasta and bean soup with bacon, onion, ham, celery, garlic and tomato.
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$5.50
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ZUPPA D’ASPARAGI
Cup $5.50 Bowl $7.99 A creamy asparagus soup . . . without the cream. Made with house-made vegetable stock and topped with mascarpone cheese.
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$5.50
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TORTELLINI IN BRODO
Cup $5.50 Bowl 7.99 House-made chicken stock with cheese tortellini; finished with a dusting of freshly grated parmesan.
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$5.50
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Pizze e Calzone
Bella's genuine oak-burning stone oven-crafted in Milan, Italy-cooks at temperatures between 600 and 800 degrees. It adds a subtle but distinct flavor to our roasted dishes and is without question the ideal oven for making pizza. Our pizza dough is made with beer from an original Venitian recipe; brushing the dough with olive oil before baking gives the crust an extra light and crispy texture. Calzones have ricotta added.
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DELL’ANATRA
Braised duck breast, caramelized onion, prosciutto, fontina with fresh rosemary and thyme.
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$13.99
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MEATBALL
Bella’s hand-made meatballs, onions and sweet peppers with mozzarella.
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$14.99
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MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, parmesan and tomato sauce with fresh basil. The closest thing to an “American†pizza.
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$10.99
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GENOA
Add Chicken $3.50 Rich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, Romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself.
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$12.99
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PAZZO PAZZO
Italians would call this a “crazy crazy†pizza: Too many ingredients! But we Americans love it. Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onions and mushrooms topped with mozzarella.
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$14.99
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TRE FUNGHI
Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with asiago and mozzarella.
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$12.99
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Create your own Pizza or Calzone
With mozzarella and pizza sauce plus any three of the following: Anchovy ~ Artichoke Hearts ~ Asiago ~ Bacon ~ Basil ~ Broccoli ~ Capers ~ Fontina ~ Fresh Mozzarella ($2.00) ~ Goat Cheese ($2.00) ~ Grilled Chicken ~ Ham ~ Italian Sausage ~ Meatballs ~ Mushrooms ~ Olives ~ Onions ~ Parmesan ~ Pepperoncini ~ Pepperoni ~ Pesto ~ Prosciutto ($2.00) ~ Ricotta ~ Romano ~ Spinach ~ Sun-dried Tomato ~ Tomatoes ~ Daiya vegan cheese ($1.75)
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$13.99
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Secondi
All served with your choice of angel hair or penne with basil-tomato sauce, roasted rosemary potatoes, buttered peas or steamed broccoli. Side of fettuccine alfredo 3.50 - Additional charge for sauce change.
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Melanzane - Eggplant MELANZANE PARMIGIANA
Layers of fresh eggplant and Swiss cheese baked with basil-tomato sauce. Topped with parmesan and fresh mozzarella cheeses and finished with reduced bruschetta sauce.
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$20.99
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Il Mare - From the Sea GROUPER PICCATA
Sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
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$24.99
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GROUPER ALLA CALABRESE
Fresh grouper lightly floured and sauteed in a sauce of basil tomato, red wine, onions, garlic, capers, black olives and crushed red pepper.
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$24.99
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SALMON AL FORNO
Maple-amaretto glazed salmon baked on a cedar plank in the oak-fired oven.
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$20.99
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FRITTI DI CALAMARI
A very generous portion of calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
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$19.50
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Petti di Pollo
All of our chicken is free range, all natural and hormone free.
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SALSA PICCATA
Two chicken breasts sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
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$19.99
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SALSA MARSALA
Two sauteed chicken breasts in a creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
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$20.99
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SALSA PARMIGIANA
Romano style $24.99 Two chicken breasts sauteed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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$21.99
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POLLO ROMANO
Chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke.
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$21.99
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NATE’S CHICKEN
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown; topped with mozzarella cheese and crispy prosciutto in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Served on a bed of sauteed spinach.
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$27.99
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POLLO ALLA GIOVANNA
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown with fresh eggplant and mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.
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$23.99
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Vitello - Veal SALSA MARSALA
Veal scallopini sauteed in a creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
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$31.99
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SALSA PICCATA
Veal scallopini sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
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$31.99
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SALSA PARMIGIANA
Romano style $34.99 Veal scallopini sauteed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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$31.99
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NATE’S VEAL
Veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown, topped with mozzarella cheese and crispy prosciutto in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Served on a bed of sauteed spinach.
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$34.99
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Vegano
Most menu items can substitute Gardein Chick'n or Daiya vegan cheese for an additional charge; please ask your server!
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MATTEO’S CHICK’N
Two Gardein Chick’n Scallopini sauteed with mushrooms, leeks, spinach, white wine and red onion. Served over penne with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
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$20.99
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VEGAN CHICK’N PARMESAN
Two Gardein Chick’n Scallopini sauteed and topped with Daiya vegan cheese and basil-tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side.
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$18.99
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Paste della Casa
We make our own pasta fresh daily-spaghetti, ravioli, linguine, angel hair, lasagne, fettuccine, penne and starburst-the same way it's been done for centuries: From semolina (made from Durham wheat), eggs and water. Served al dente. Our sauces are also fresh and homemade-and not cooked until ordered (with the exception of the Bolognese and Anatra Ragu).
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TORTELLINI CON PIGNOLI E NOCI
Cheese-filled tortellini with a delectable sauce of pine nuts, walnuts, shallots, white wine, asiago and cream.
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$18.99
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LASAGNE NAPOLETANA
Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan. Topped with your choice of basil-tomato or bolognese sauce.
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$20.99
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POLLO ROSSO
Chunks of chicken breast reddened with hot spices and “blackened†in a very hot pan; sauteed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.
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$17.99
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PERA SACHET
Add Prosciutto $2.00 Pasta ‘purses’ filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Served in a creamy saffron sauce with peas.
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$19.99
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SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
An all-American favorite. A flavorful mixture of ground beef, prosciutto, soppressata (a lean pork salami), Romano, garlic and herbs; served over spaghetti with reduced bruschetta sauce. Garnished with parmesan and parsley.
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$20.99
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RAVIOLI VERDE
Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.
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$17.99
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POLLO MILANO
Chunks of chicken breast in a sauce of roasted garlic, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh sage. Served over starburst pasta with a garnish of reduced balsamic vinegar and a fresh sage leaf.
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$21.99
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ANATRA PORCINI RAGU
Braised duck breast with a porcini mushroom blend and prosciutto; tossed with fettuccine and finished with parmesan shards.
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$21.99
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CONFETTI SPAGHETTI
A colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas.
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$16.99
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BELLA LUNA
Original recipe of half-moon pasta filled with asparagus, ham, fontina, ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes. Served in roasted-tomato cream sauce.
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$18.99
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SALCICCIA AL FORNO
Italian sausage tossed with penne pasta, mushrooms and ricotta in a creamy tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.
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$18.99
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LASAGNE CON POLLO
Layers of freshly made sheet pasta, grilled chicken, spinach, portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta and asiago cheeses. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce.
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$20.99
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PASTA IL MARE
Shrimp and scallops sauteed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with bow-tie pasta.
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$22.99
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Create Your Own Combination
Spaghetti - Linguine - Fettuccine - Penne - Bow Tie - Starburst - Angel Hair - Farro Wheat Linguine (add 2.99) - Add 5 oz. Roasted Salmon, 7.50 - Add 5 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast, 3.50 - Add 4 oz. Sauteed Shrimp, 5.99 - Add Meatballs, 3 for 5.99 or 6 for 9.99
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BASIL TOMATO
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple. (V)
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$11.99
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BOLOGNESE
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic simmered for 5 hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
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$14.99
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ALFREDO
Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.
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$13.99
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BRUSCHETTA
A bit heavier than basil tomato, with diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil. (V)
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$12.99
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PESTO
Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.
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$12.99
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ROASTED-TOMATO CREAM
Made with an intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
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$12.99
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AGLIO E OLIO
Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.
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$9.99
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For the Bambini
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Children’s Choice of Meal and Soft Drink or Tea
Penne with Basil Tomato ~ Spaghetti with Bolognese ~ Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza ~ Fettuccine Alfredo ~ Meatballs! (3 for $5.99)
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$4.75
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Lunch
Served Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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POLLO OR GROUPER ROSSO
Chicken $9.99 Grouper $12.99 Chunks of chicken breast or grouper reddened with hot spices and “blackened†in a very hot pan; sauteed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.
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$9.99
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SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Ham, bacon, egg, cream and parmesan cheese.
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$8.99
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PENNE FLORENTINE
Spinach, mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic and goat cheese.
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$11.99
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PENNE ROMA
Chicken, bacon, garlic, onions, olives, basil-tomato sauce and red wine.
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$8.99
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PROSCIUTTO LINGUINE
Prosciutto, mushrooms and artichoke hearts in aglio e olio.
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$9.99
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PRIMAVERA LINGUINE
Broccoli, onions, peas, fresh tomato and olives in aglio e olio.
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$7.99
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Create Your Own Combination
Spaghetti ~ Linguine ~ Fettuccine ~ Penne ~ Bow Tie ~ Starburst ~ Angel Hair ~ Farro Wheat Linguine (add $2.99) ~ Add 5 oz. Roasted Salmon, $7.50 • Add 5 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast, $3.50 • Add 4 oz. Sauteed Shrimp, $5.99 • Add Meatballs, 3 for $5.99 or 6 for $9.99
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$8.50
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BASIL TOMATO
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple. (V)
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$11.99
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BOLOGNESE
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic simmered for 5 hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
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$14.99
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ALFREDO
Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.
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$13.99
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BRUSCHETTA
A bit heavier than basil tomato, with diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil. (V)
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$12.99
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PESTO
Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.
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$12.99
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ROASTED-TOMATO CREAM
Made with an intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
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$12.99
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AGLIO E OLIO
Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.
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$9.99
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Bibite
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Pepsi
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$2.50
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Diet Pepsi
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$2.50
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Mountain Dew
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$2.50
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Dr. Pepper
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$2.50
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Diet Dr. Pepper
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$2.50
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Sierra Mist
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$2.50
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Lemonade
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$2.50
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Ginger Ale
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$2.50
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Soda or Tonic
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$2.50
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San Pellegrino sparkling water
Half-liter $3.50 Liter $4.99
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$4.99
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Tea, Coffee
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$2.50
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Espresso
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$2.50
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Cafe Cappuccino
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$3.50
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Beer
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Strongbow Gold Apple
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3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA
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Coppertail Free Dive IPA
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Amstel Light
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Blue Moon
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Brooklyn Brown Ale
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Budweiser
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Bud Light
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Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
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Coors Light
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Corona Light
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Heineken
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Michelob Ultra
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Miller Light
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Peroni
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Samuel Adams, Seasonal
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Sierra Nevada Torpedo
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Stella Artois
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Yuengling
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Dolci
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VESUVIO
Molten bittersweet Belgian chocolate “oozes†from inside an intensely rich warm chocolate cake. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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$7.99
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RASPBERRY CRÈME BRULEE
Vanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar.
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$5.99
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TIRAMISU
“Pick me up†~ The classic Italian dessert with layers of lady fingers, zabaglione (Marsala-flavored custard), espresso whipped cream and mascarpone (sweet, buttery cheese) topped with whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce.
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$7.99
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AFFOGATO
Scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso.
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$4.99
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GELATO
Daily selection.
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$5.99
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SEASONAL CRISP
Seasonal fruit baked with a buttery oatmeal topping. Served with a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce.
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$7.99
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