La Dolce Vita

Italian

appetizers‎

buffalo chicken wings

classic buffalo style chicken wings served w/ blue cheese dressing & celery sticks
$8.95

calamari fritti al filetto

fried calamari, spicy or mild, in a pomodoro sauce made w/ basil, extra virgin olive oil, plum tomatoes & garnished w/ garlic crostini
$8.95

eggplant rollatini

eggplant rolled & stuffed w/ ricotta, mozzarella, & parmigiano cheeses, baked in a light marinara sauce & topped w/ melted mozzarella
$9.95

mussels siciliana

prince edward mussels sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, served w/ garlic crostini
$9.95

fresh mozzarella

served‎ w/ roasted peppers & tomatoes, drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette
$9.95

tuna carpaccio

ahi-grade tuna, thinly sliced & served over a capers, gaeta olives pesto topped w/ fresh arugula & shaved parmigiano
$13.95

fantasia di mare

seafood salad made w/ shrimp, calamari, octopus & mussels in a house special lemon vinaigrette
$14.95

soups‎

pasta fagioli

pasta‎ & white beans prepared our own special way
$5.95

soup of the day

$5.95

salads‎

caesar salad

traditional romaine lettuce tossed in our own homemade caesar dressing
$8.95

la dolce vita salad

fresh water shrimp served over mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, croutons, hearts of palm, drizzled w/ a lemon vinaigrette
$12.95

fiesta salad

iceberg lettuce mixed w/ cilantro, pesto dressing, monterey jack cheese, avocado & tomato
$0.00

grilled chicken summer salad

baby‎ greens, sun-dried cherries, toasted pine nuts, fresh berries, hearts of palm, red onion & orange, drizzled w/ a raspberry vinaigrette dressing
$10.95

salmon belmar

grilled salmon over fennel, mushrooms, baby greens salad, & shaved parmigiano cheese, drizzled w/ a raspberry vinaigrette
$12.95

arugula pears & asiago

arugula tossed w/ fresh pears in a vinaigrette dressing, topped w/ shrimp & shaved asiago cheese
$12.95

sandwiches‎

black angus burger

charcoal grilled 10 oz black angus beef burger, served on a kaiser roll w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & French fries
$10.95

blueberry barbeque bacon cheese burger

charcoal‎ grilled 10 oz black angus beef burger, served on a kaiser roll w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & French fries
$12.95

chicken tuscan

charcoal grilled chicken breast, topped w/ fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers drizzled in a balsamic dressing on a ciabatta roll
$10.95

homemade meatball sliders

three homemade mini-meatball sandwiches, served in a pomodoro sauce & topped w/ shredded mozzarella cheese
$10.95

steak sandwich

8oz skirt steak topped w/ sautéed peppers, onions & provolone cheese served w/ French fries
$12.95

maryland blue claw crab cake sandwich

served on a kaiser roll w/ lettuce, tomato, red onions & remoulade sauce
$12.95

fried cod sandwich

fresh cod dipped in a homemade batter, fried & served w/ lettuce, tomato; red onions & tartar sauce on a kaiser roll
$11.95

chicken parmigiana

baked chicken cutlet breaded & topped w/ a marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese, served on a fresh Italian bread
$10.95

eggplant parmigiana

baked eggplant layered w/ a marinara sauce, parmigiano&mozzarella cheese, served on a fresh Italian bread
$9.95

grilled blackened tilapia sandwich

seasoned & blackened filet of tilapia served w/ lettuce, tomato, red onions & remoulade sauce, served on a kaiser roll
$11.95

entrees‎

penne arrabiata

penne served w/ (spicy) arrabiata sauce made w/ plum tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, crushed red pepper & a touch of cream
$10.95

ravioli w/ meatballs pomodoro

cheese ravioli in a homemade san marzano plum tomato sauce w/ meatballs topped w/ parmigiano sauce
$10.95

whole wheat penne primavera

grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, asparagus & kidney beans sautéed w/ whole wheat penne in a pesto sauce
$12.95

tilapia piccata

Costa Rican filet of tilapia sautéed in butter, lemon, white wine, & capers, served over a bed of vegetable rice
$13.95

chicken balsamico

boneless chicken breast sautéed w/ roasted peppers & portobello mushrooms in a balsamic demi-glaze
$12.95

linguini w/ clam sauce

fresh clams sauteed w/ garlic, olive oil, white wine & fresh herbs; served either in a white or a red sauce
$12.95

fettuccini michelangelo

homemade‎ fettuccini pasta sautéed w/ prosciutto, onions & shitake mushrooms in an alfredo cream sauce
$10.95

garlic shrimp

jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic & extra virgin olive oil served over sautéed escarole & cannellini beans
$14.95

appetizers‎

pasta fagioli

ditalini pasta & white kidney beans, pancetta prepared our special way
$7.95

polpette della nonna

homemade meatball stuffed w/ fresh mozzarella, served w/ pomodorino sauce & ricotta
$11.95

calamari fritti al filetto

filetto di pomodoro, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & san marzano plum tomatoes, garnished w/ pesto sauce & garlic crostini
$13.95

cozze alla siciliana

prince edward mussels sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, served w/ garlic crostini
$11.95

melenzane palermitana

eggplant‎ rolled & stuffed w/ ricotta, mozzarella, & parmigiano cheeses, baked in a light marinara sauce
$10.95

vongole oreganate or casino

Classic little neck clams on the half shell stuffed w/ herbed bread crumbs & spices or casino w/ the chef’s special mix of red & green bell peppers & Italian bacon
$12.95

long hot peppers & sausage

sauteed w/ onions & potatoes in olive oil, garlic & fresh herbs. (the boss’s favorite)
$11.95

mozzarella caprese

homemade‎ fresh mozzarella, sliced vine-ripen tomatoes & roasted red peppers, drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil, topped w/ fresh basil
$12.95

antipasto misto dolce vita

prosciutto, soppressata, homemade fresh mozzarella, tomato, aged provolone, fire roasted peppers, sicilian caponata (for two)
$15.95

carpaccio di bue alla rugola e grana

thinly sliced raw filet mignon w/ basil pesto, topped w/ arugula & shaved parmigiano
$14.95

tuna sashimi

ahi sushi grade tuna tartar served w/ seaweed salad, avocado & mango, finished w/ honey lime vinaigrette
$15.95

jumbo shrimp cocktail

four‎ jumbo shrimp served w/ the chef’s special cocktail sauce
$14.95

shrimp fantasy

shrimp sautéed in a sweet balsamic chili sauce, served over garlic crostini
$14.95

fantasia di mare

seafood salad w/ shrimp, calamari, octopus, & mussels in a house special lemon vinaigrette
$15.95

salads‎

house salad

Fresh spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions & cucumbers tossed in Italian house vinaigrette
$6.95

insalata alla caesar

romaine‎ lettuce tossed in homemade caesar dressing w/ croutons & shaved parmigiano cheese
$8.95

insalata contadina

baby field greens, sliced apples, walnuts, imported goat cheese, finished w/ truffle-walnut vinaigrette
$9.95

insalata la toscanella

baby arugula, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, pine nuts, basil, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, first press extra virgin olive oil
$9.95

pasta specialties‎

linguini w/ clam sauce

Fresh clams sauteed w/ garlic, olive oil, Italian parsley, served in a white or red sauce over homemade linguini
$21.95

pappardelle alla matriciana

Homemade wide pasta sauteed w/ onions, Italian pancetta, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, & san marzano plum tomato
$19.95

fettuccini dolce vita

homemade fettuccini w/ sautéed onions, peas, shiitake mushrooms, prosciutto, shrimp, w/ a touch of tomato sauce, cream & parmigiano cheese
$24.95

penne alla vodka

penne in delicate pink vodka sauce, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, & cream
$18.95

whole wheat penne primavera

grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, asparagus & kidney beans sauteed w/ whole wheat penne in a pesto sauce
$20.95

gnocchi fatti in casa

homemade gnocchi made w/ select potato, ricotta, flour, fresh herbs, w/ a sauce of garlic, fresh plum tomatoes, basil & wilted arugula
$19.95

rigatoni alla bolognese

Rigatoni pasta w/ our homemade traditional Italian meat sauce
$19.95

orecchiette alla barese

Little ear shaped pasta w/ sauteed broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, sweet Italian sausage, & shrimp in a garlic, olive oil, white wine sauce
$24.95

entrees‎

chicken rollatini

breast of chicken rolled & stuffed w/ prosciutto, roasted red peppers, spinach & fontina cheese, served w/ florentine ravioli, topped w/ a light tomato cream sauce, prosciutto & peas
$25.95

petto di pollo or vitello parmigiana

breaded breast of chicken or veal cutlet topped w/ tomato sauce, baked w/ mozzarella & parmigiano cheese & served w/ homemade rigatoni
$0.00

petto di pollo e fungi

boneless chicken breast pan seared, topped w/ sauteed wild mushrooms & roasted red peppers, finished w/ rosemary demi-glace, served w/ mashed potatoes & julienne vegetables
$25.95

petto di pollo or vitello francese

boneless chicken breast or veal scaloppini egg battered pan fried finished w/ a lemon, butter & white wine sauce served w/ risotto & julienne vegetables
$0.00

scaloppini di vitello saltimbocca

tender‎ milk-fed veal scaloppini sautéed w/ shallots & mushrooms in a marsala wine demi glaze, topped w/ prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, & served w/ wilted baby spinach & garlic mashed potatoes
$28.95

rack of lamb

oven roasted fresh herb-encrusted baby rack of lamb, served atop julienne vegetables & roasted potatoes, finished w/ a fresh mint demi-glace
$34.95

filetto mignon

10 oz. hormone free center-cut filet mignon grilled topped w/ a barolo wine shallot reduction served w/ herb roasted potatoes & julienne vegetables
$36.95

bistecca di manzo alla giuseppe

16 oz hormone free black angus center-cut ny strip grilled to your liking, topped w/ garlic fresh herb infused butter w/ mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus
$35.95

pork chop siciliana

14oz center cut pork chop lightly breaded topped & baked w/ roasted red peppers, eggplant, fontina cheese & a tomato basil sauce served w/ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$28.95

pesce (seafood)‎

gamberoni ai scampi

jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed w/ lemon, garlic, herbs & white wine, served over parmigiano risotto
$26.95

capesante crostate

pan seared jumbo scallops w/ sweet corn coulis served over butternut squash mashed potatoes & finished w/ crisp crumbled pancetta
$28.95

sapore di mare

sauteed new zealand mussels, scallops, shrimp, & clams, sauteed w/ garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil & white wine, served over linguini
$27.95

billy’s seafood risotto

risotto w/ gulf shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels & clams, finished w/ a touch of fresh tomato & cream
$28.95

crab cakes

pan seared jumbo lump crabmeat cakes served w/ mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus, topped w/ citrus mango chutney
$32.95

zuppa di pesce

lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, fresh fish, calamari, mussels & clams poached in alight clam & tomato broth over linguine
$34.95

sword fish steak

8 oz sword fish steak grilled, served w/ roasted potatoes & julienne vegetables, finished w/ fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil lemon garlic sauce
$31.95

chilean sea bass al pistachio

pistachio encrusted chilean sea bass served over wild mushrooms risotto, sautéed spinach & white truffle butter
$34.95

salmone marechiara

Pan roasted organic Scottish salmon in a light tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pantelleria capers, & basil, served w/ clams & mussels over linguine
$29.95

seafood riviera

shrimp,‎ scallops, lobster tail, salmon & mussels oreganate broiled w/ a lemon butter sauce served w/ roasted potatoes & julienne vegetables
$35.95

sides‎

broccoli rabe finished in garlic & oil

$10.95

sauteed spinach finished in garlic & oil

$8.95

mixed julienne vegetables

$8.95

mashed or roasted potatoes

$5.95

children’s‎

hamburger w/ french fries

$9.95

cheese ravioli

$9.95

chicken parmigiana

$9.95

spaghetti w/ butter sauce

$9.95

chicken fingers & french fries

$9.95

desserts list

homemade tiramisu

espresso soaked lady fingers layered w/ mascarpone cream & cocoa
$0.00

homemade peaches & cream pie

fresh peaches baked in pastry crust topped w/ our famous cream
$0.00

fresh strawberries & homemade zabaglione sauce

Fresh strawberries topped w/ Italian egg custard sweetened w/ sugar & marsala wine an Italian classic
$0.00

carrot cake

dolce vita’s cake w/ fresh carrots, raisins, pineapple, & coconut frosted w/ cream cheese icing
$0.00

chocolate mousse cake

rich‎ chocolate mousse layered w/ dark chocolate cake
$0.00

bomba

vanilla & chocolate gelato ball stuffed w/ almonds & cherry enrobed in a dark chocolate shell
$0.00

cannoli

crispy shell cannoli filled w/ homemade ricotta chocolate chip filling
$0.00

ricotta cheesecake

ricotta‎ sweetened & baked in a delicate pastry crust
$0.00

new york style cheesecake

rich & creamy, baked atop a layer of sponge cake
$0.00

italian rum torte

three layers of vanilla cake soaked w/ rum & filled w/ vanilla & chocolate pastry creams. iced w/ vanilla whipped cream & topped w/ dark chocolate & rum cordials
$0.00

coffee/tea

espresso cappuccino
$0.00

appetizer‎

choice of one

artichoke heart oreganata

topped w/ a house blend of herbed bread crumbs & crumbled apple wood bacon, baked to perfection in a caper lemon butter sauce
$0.00

beet salad

baby arugula, beets, goat cheese, roasted pistachio & a house lemon vinaigrette
$0.00

homemade butternut squash soup

$0.00

entree‎

choice of one

butternut squash stuffed agnolotti

served in a roasted pistachio & fennel anisette cream sauce
$0.00

sausage & broccoli rabe

bucatini pasta sautéed w/ broccoli, sausage, white wine, garlic & oil topped w/ asiago cheese filet flounder rolled & stuffed w/ lupini bean sun dried tomatoes stuffing over parmigiano risotto served w/ wilted spinach finished in a roasted garlic cream sauce
$0.00

stuffed chicken alla nelli

chicken‎ breast rolled & stuffed w/ pesto, grilled asparagus & fontina cheese & finished in wild maitake mushroom sage cream sauce served w/ homemade butternut squash gnocchi
$0.00

dessert

house dessert
$0.00

appetizer‎

choice of one

thai chili calamari

Fried calamari tossed in a Thai chili sauce
$0.00

arancini rice cakes

arancini‎ rice cake topped w/ a mango horseradish chutney
$0.00

grilled octopus dolce vita

marinated grilled octopus served over a bed of shredded herbed potatoes & sauteed radicchio finished in a caper lemon reduction
$0.00

entree‎

choice of one

chicken belmar

parmigiano encrusted boneless chicken breast, topped w/ fresh mozzarella & bruschetta, finished in a whole grain mustard cream sauce, & served w/ roasted potato & sautéed spinach
$0.00

short rib

slow cooked short rib in a port wine plum tomato vegetable reduction, served over pappardelle
$0.00

wild mushroom ravioli

sauteed‎ w/ oyster & maitake mushroom in a dill marsala cream sauce
$0.00

encrusted salmon

Sun dried tomato pesto encrusted filet of Scottish salmon, served over a bed of butternut squash risotto & sautéed spinach
$0.00

dessert

house dessert
$0.00