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COCKTAIL RECEPTION Please Select Five

Hot Stuzzichini

Arancini di Riso con Funghi arborio rice, bufala mozzarella mushrooms, arrabiata sauce
Bruschetta skirt steak, sundried tomatoes, pecorino Romano
Capesante con Lardo scallops wrapped in bacon with lemon crème fraiche dipping sauce
Torta salata di Ricotta e Spinaci quiche with sheeps milk ricotta and spinach
Frittura Mista fried calamari, shrimp, artichokes, arrabiata sauce

Cold Stuzzichini

Tonno yellow fin tuna skewers with bortaga
Bruschetta marinated arctic char with arugula and pink peppercorn on toasted crouton
Gamberi shrimp cocktail with dipping sauce
Spiedini mozzarella, cherry tomato & basil or prosciutto and melon
Carpaccio di Tonno thinly sliced yellow fin tuna, arugula and avocado

Pizza & Piadina

Piadina Vegetariana emilian dough filled with mozzarella, grilled eggplant, salsa verde
Piadina al Prosciutto emilian dough filled with prosciutto de parma, mozzarella, basil pesto
Pizza con Gorgonzola e Pere pears, gorgonzola, white truffle oil
Pizza Margherita tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pizza con Speck & Funghi speck, mushroom, mozzarella

DINNER MENU  All set menus are served with our Chef’s daily pizzicarolo
Selection of Imported Italian meats and cheeses served for the table

CINQUE THREE COURSE MENU Select: 1 Appetizer, 3 Entrées, 2 Desserts           

CINQUE FIVE COURSE DINNER MENU  
Select: 1 Salad, 1 Small Plate, 1 Pasta, Choice of 3 Entrées, 2 Desserts

Insalata & Small Plates

Insalata Cinque mixed greens with cucumber, vine ripe tomatoes and
                          shaved parmesan cheese with balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Cesare romaine hearts, homemade dressing, semolina croutons
Insalata di Spinaci baby spinach salad, roasted squash, cranberry, goat cheese
Insalata Caprese beefsteak tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, and fresh basil
Insalata Panzenella chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, bufala mozzarella
                                 tossed with basil and croutons
Carpaccio di Tonno thinly sliced yellow fin tuna, arugula and avocado
Carpaccio di Manzo thinly sliced beef tenderloin, wild arugula, shaved pecorino Romano cheese
Zuppa Vignarola soup with fresh green garden vegetables and legumes
Pasta e Fagioli con Vongole white bean soup with manila clams

Pasta Can be selected as a second course or as an entrée choice  

Lasagna Bolognese beef lasagna 
Melanzane alla Parmigiana eggplant lasagna
Penne alla Checca sauce of pureéd plum tomato & basil,
                                buffala mozzarella, black taggiasche olives
Ravioli di Brasato braised short rib stuffed pasta
Ravioli di Spinaci spinach and ricotta ravioli, pink sauce
Timballo baked eggplant parmegian
Rigatoni Carbonara panchetta, eggs, pecorino Romano cheese (offered for up to 20 guests)
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe bucatini with cacio di roma cheese & black pepper
                                      (offered for up to 20 guests)
Bucatini alla Gricia bucatini pork cheek, white onion, pecorino romano
                                (offered for up to 20 guests)

Pesce 

Merluzzo seared codfish filet with grilled yellow polenta, barolo wine reduction
Branzino Mediterranean sea bass with sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes
Filetto di Salmone wild atlantic salmon with string beans, dijon mustard sauce
Tonno yellow fin tuna with sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes
Brodetto di Pesce fish soup with shrimp, clams, scallops, mussels, calamari & monkfish

Vegetali

Zuppa di Vegetali steamed vegetables with tofu in a light tomato broth
Polpettine di Ceci e Lenticchie chic pea & lentil “meatball” over braised red cabbage
Riso Selvatico al Curry wild curry rice with tofu, raisins and toasted almonds
Insalata di Cous Cous cous cous salad with wild mushrooms and sautéed vegetables
Pizza del Giorno

Carne

Pollo al Mattone grilled organic free range chicken, potatoes, haricots verts
Stinco d’Agnello braised lamb shank, soft white polenta
Costata di Manzo alla Griglia aged ribeye, mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe
Braciola di Maiale pork chop with mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe
Brasato di Manzo braised beef short ribs on-the-bone, soft white polenta

Additions The following items are an additional charge of $10 per guest 

Filetto di Manzo beef tenderloin
Costolette di Agnello lamb chops
Costella di Vitello veal chop
Porchetta alla Romana suckling pig

ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Please select three entrees for your guests to choose from

DESSERT SELECTIONS

Torta Di Ricotta E Marscapone ricotta mascarpone cheesecake 
Crostata Di Mele granny smith apple tart, homemade apricot jam 
Budino Di Panettone panettone chocolate bread pudding, strawberry sauce 
Doppia Torta Al Cioccolato chocolate cake, chocolate chip mousse 
Flan alla Piemontese chocolate, amaretto & hazelnut crème caramel 
Sicilian Cannolli ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, orange candy 
Frutta fresh seasonal fruit with whipped cream 
Formaggi Italiani taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh pecorino, pecorino foglia di noce, grapes & balsamic gelatin