Downtown Houston, TX

Margherita

roma tomato, mozzarella, basil

Chicken Bianca

grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey

“Meatzza”

pepperoni, meatballs, italian sausage, pancetta

Pepperoni

tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina

Pork & Peppers

Calabrian peppers, pepperoncini, pork belly crumbs, calabrese salami

Wild Mushroom

cipolini onions, arugula, goat cheese

Pasta Verdura

zucchini ribbon pasta, roasted vegetables, EVOO, garlic

Gamberoni

grilled shrimp, garganelli, vodka tomato cream sauce

Bolognese

pappardelle, meatballs, meat sauce

Capra

trofie pasta, grilled chicken, calabrian crema rosa, mushrooms, arugula, goat cheese crumble

Straw & Hay

egg & spinach fettuccine, chicken, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, peas, parmesan cream

Pescatore

linguine, shrimp, calamari, mussels, crab claws, clams, herb tomato broth

Salmon

pan seared, tomato crab bianco, grappa pea risotto

Snapper

brown butter, jumbo lump crab, green beans, marcona almonds

Shrimp Piatta

grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce

Grouper

crispy, sweet corn risotto, tomato jam, prosciutto di parma chips, bianco sauce

Filet

Calabrian aioli, seasonal vegetables, limoncello agrodolce

Chicken Marsala

Marsala butter, cremini mushrooms, linguini aglio e olio, green beans

Francese

breaded chicken , mushrooms, artichoke, spaghetti aglio e olio

Eggplant Parmigiana

Traditional Preparation, smoked mozzarella, garganelli cacio e pepe

Spiedini

salmon, shrimp, tenderloin, seasonal vegetable, mushroom risotto

Tomato

roma tomato, fennel basil, house made ricotta tomato marmalade

Chef's

daily curated selection from our chef

Tuna

big eye tuna, aglio e olio, basil, pickled cipollini onions

Bruschetta Trio

an assortment of all three

Rosemary Foccacia

honey ricotta, marinated olives

Fried Mozzarella

fra diavolo, grana padano

Meatballs

marinara, parmesan, basil

Arancini

risotto, fra diavolo, black truffle, pancetta

Carciofi

crispy long stem artichokes, garlic vinaigrette

Mussels

lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, grilled bread, pancetta

Chef's Board

Sampling of artisan meats & cheese, pickled vegetables, apricot mostarda & marcona almonds

Carbonara

garganelli pasta, pancetta, wild mushrooms, white wine cream, fried egg

Short Rib Gnocchi

braised beef short rib, ricotta dumpling, horseradish gremolata

Skewers

grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries

Cavatelli

italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa

Fritto Misto

golden crisp calamari, seasonal vegetables, black pepper aioli

Caesar

caesar dressing, garlic croutons

Grotto

italian homestyle marinated tomato, kalamata olive, mixed lettuce, provolone

Tomato Basil Soup

san marzano tomatoes, basil

Roasted Cauliflower

white beans, apples, grapes, tomato limoncello vinaigrette

Add

shrimp

salmon

chicken

Lobster Bisque

cream, sherry

Kale

fresh kale, arugula, radicchio, provolone cheese, soppressata, pistachios, white balsamic dressing

Chopped

grilled chicken, prosciutto di parma, gorgonzola, bacon, egg, iceberg, celery, tomato, garlic dressing