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  • $$$$
  • Italian
  • 234 W 56th St, New York NY10019 40.765503 -73.9826719
  • (At Broadway)
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  • Phone: (212) 265-2610

Prix Fixe Lunch

Two Course Meal $18.95 / Three Course Meal $22.95. Includes Soda, Cup Of Tea Or Coffee

Appetizer Choice

Tagliata Di Portobello sliced grilled portobello mushroom served with mixed field greens   
Calamari Marinati Alla Griglia grilled calamari marinated in extra virgin olive oil, lemon & oregano served over arugula   
Crocchetta Di Formaggio Di Capra goat cheese croquet with roasted eggplant puree over mixed field greens   
Tegamino Di Scamorza Di Bufala baked smoked buffalo scamorza cheese topped with sliced speck and black truffle oil   
Guazzeto Di Cozze sauteed mussels in a light tomato broth served with toasted bread   
Zuppa Del Giorno homemade soup of the day   
Insalata Di Mesculina E Noci mixed field greens, roasted walnuts and dried cranberries   
Insalata Di Bietole E Spinaci sliced red beets, vidalia onions, spinach leaves and dry aged ricotta cheese   
Mista Della Casa radicchio, endive, baby arugula and tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar   

Entrée Choice

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina homemade potato dumplings with fresh tomato and basil sauce, topped with smoked buffalo mozzarella cheese   
Maccheroni Alla Chitarra Con Ragu’ Di Agnello homemade spaghetti chitarra with lamb ragout sauce topped with pecorino romano cheese   
Fettuccine Con Funghi, Piselli E Panna homemade fettuccine with mixed mushrooms and green peas in a light cream sauce   
Rigatoni Alla Bolognese rigatoni pasta with traditional beef bolognese sauce   
Ravioli Del Giorno homemade ravioli of the day   
Pollo Alla Milanese pan seared breaded breast of chicken served with arugula and tomato salad   
Pesce Del Giorno daily fish special   
Paccheri Con Melanzane E Ricotta Salata paccheri pasta with eggplant and fresh tomato sauce topped with dry aged ricotta cheese   
Fettuccine Con Funghi E Spinaci homemade fettuccine with wild mushrooms and spinach leaves in a garlic and olive oil sauce   
Insalata Di Lattuga Con Gamberi O Pollo traditional caesar salad with a choice of grilled shrimp or grilled breast of chicken   
Tagliata Di Manzo Alla Griglia marinated grilled skirt steak served with crispy fries   

Dessert Choice

Chocolate Cake    
Gelato    
Sorbetto    
Panna Cotta    

 

Antipasti

Involtini Di Melanzane grilled eggplant filled with goat cheese and fresh herbs served with sautéed fresh tomato and basil over baby arugula   10.50
Carciofi Ripieni Alla Romana whole artichoke stuffed with aromatic bread crumbs, garlic and fresh mint in a white wine and lemon broth   12.50
Capesante Ai Funghi Misti pan seared sea scallops with sauteed wild mushrooms and aromatic orange oil   13.50
Calamari Alla Griglia marinated grilled fresh calamari over roasted eggplant puree and baby arugula salad   12.50
Calamari D’orati golden fried calamari served with lightly spiced tomato sauce   12.50
Tegamino Di Scamorza Di Bufala baked smoked buffalo scamorza cheese topped with sliced speck and black truffle oil   11.50
Gamberi E Cannellini grilled shrimp and white tuscan beans, fresh rosemary and extra virgin olive oil   12.50
Guazzeto Di Cozze sauteed mussels in a light tomato broth served with toasted bread   11.50
Tagliata Di Portobello sliced grilled portobello mushroom marinated with fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil served with mixed field greens   9.50

Insalate

Mista Della Casa radicchio, endive, baby arugula and tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar   9.50
Rughetta E Pere Al Caprino baby arugula, dijon pear, fennel and goat cheese in a champagne vinaigrette   10.50
Bietole E Spinaci sliced red beets, vidalia onions, spinach leaves and dry aged ricotta cheese   9.50
Carciofi E Parmigiano baby artichokes and parmesan shavings with lemon and truffle oil   10.50
Mesculina E Noci mixed field greens, roasted walnuts and dried cranberries   9.00

Farinacei

Cappellini Frutti Di Mare E Arugula angel hair pasta with mussels, calamari, shrimp and julienne of baby arugula in a light spicy tomato sauce   22.50
Bucatini All’amatriciana bucatini pasta with italian bacon, onions and tomato sauce topped with pecorino cheese   18.50
Fettuccine Con Funghi, Piselli E Panna homemade fettuccine with mixed mushrooms and green peas in a light cream sauce   18.50
Gnocchi Di Patate Al Pomodoro homemade potato dumplings with fresh tomato, garlic and basil sauce   16.50
Papardelle Con Gamberi E Punte Di Asparagi homemade papardelle pasta with chopped shrimp and sauteed asparagus tips in a garlic and extra virgin olive oil   21.50
Fagottino Alla Polpa Di Aragosta homemade crepes filled with a confit of fresh lobster, oven baked and served with a tomato and chive velute sauce   24.50
Ravioli Del Giorno homemade ravioli of the day   
Risotto Del Giorno risotto of the day, chef ‘s creation   
Maccheroni Alla Chitarra Con Ragu’ Di Agnello homemade spaghetti with lamb ragu’ sauce topped with pecorino romano cheese   19.50
Orecchiette Con Cime Di Rapa orecchiette pasta with sweet italian sausage and broccoli rabe in a garlic and olive oil sauce   19.50
Papardelle All’abruzzese Con Ragu Di Cinghiale homemade papardelle pasta with wild boar ragu’ sauce, abruzzese style   21.50
Rigatoni Alla Bolognese rigatoni pasta with traditional beef bolognese sauce   18.50
Paccheri Con Melanzane E Ricotta Salata traditional neapolitan pasta with eggplant and fresh tomato sauce topped with dry aged ricotta cheese   19.50
Fettuccine Con Funghi Porcini E Spinaci homemade fettuccine pasta with fresh porcini mushrooms and spinach leaves in a garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce   19.50
$2 Charge For Every Split Pasta Gluten-Free And Whole Wheat Pasta Available

Pesce

Baccala’ In Crosta Di Patate pan roasted filet of codfish in a thin sliced potato crust, served with a pure of roasted fennel   22.50
Salmone Alla Griglia grilled salmon filet served with roasted red pepper puree sauce   21.50
Filetto Di Dentice In Brodetto pan seared filet of wild striped bass in a white wine and lemon broth with cherry tomatoes, fresh fennel and sweet manila clams   25.50
Branzino Alla Griglia grilled whole branzino marinated with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and oregano   26.50

Carne

Petto D’anatra In Crescione pan roasted breast of duck with an aged balsamic vinegar reduction served with sauteed watercress and dried figs   24.50
Agnello Scottadito Alla Romana grilled lamb chops marinated with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil served with a crispy baby artichoke tortino   26.50
Pollo Alla Valdostana pan roasted chicken breast topped with speck and fontina cheese in a light brown herb sauce   21.50
Scaloppine Di Vitello Ai Funghi E Marsala pan seared veal scaloppine topped with sauteed shitake mushrooms and marsala wine sauce   26.50
Filetto Di Manzo Al Tartufo pan roasted filet mignon with a creamy white truffle sauce and caramelized onions topped with shaved parmesan   28.50
All The Dishes Are Served With Potatoes And Vegetable Of The Day Please Ask Your Server About Our Daily Specials

Dolci

Tiramisú ladyfingers dipped in espresso coffee and mascarpone cheese   9.50
Crespelle Al Cioccolato Fuso thin crepes filled with warm chocolate sauce   9.50
Panna Cotta traditional italian "cooked cream"   8.00
Sorbetto italian sorbet   8.50
Gelato italian ice cream   8.50
Creme Brulee traditional creme brulee   9.00
Dolce Speciale daily special dessert   10.50
Frutta seasonal fresh fruit plate   12.50
Formaggi selection of imported italian cheeses   14.50
Biscotti assorted italian cookies sm 6.50lg 8.50
Basso56
234 W 56th St
At Broadway
(212) 265-2610
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