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Operated by Little Italy ambassador David Greco and his mom, Antoinette, this charming European-style café serves breakfast, lunch and light dinners. Choose an outside table and enjoy the bustle of the neighborhood as you sip a glass of wine or a cup of cappuccino. There’s brunch on Sundays and live outdoor music Thursday – Sunday evenings.
ARTHUR AVENUE CAFÉ MENU
ANTIPASTI (Appetizers)
Arthur Avenue Style Antipasto 12 for 2: 18
prosciutto di Parma, hot sausage, sweet sopressata, Parmiggiano Reggiano, sharp provolone & roasted peppers
Melenzana alla Napoleone 7
grilled eggplant medallions layered with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil
Carciofi Fritti 8
fresh artichokes breaded with panko bread crumbs, served with frisee salad & delicious garlic dip
Mozzarella Caprese 7
warm fresh mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes & roasted peppers, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze
Frutta & Formaggi 10 for 2: 16
assorted imported cheeses served w/fresh & toasted focaccia
Piatto del Giardino 10 for 2: 16
grilled & marinate eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, & Portobello mushrooms served with imported olives & sun-dried tomato
Asparagi con Prosciutto de Parma 8
Asparagus rolled with imported prosciutto
INSALATE (Salads)
Alla Cesare 8
the almost-traditional recipe with Romaine lettuce, focaccia croutons, Pecorino cheese & Greco's own special Caesar dressing
Tri Colore 8
Italian colors - arugula, radicchio & endive, tossed w/balsamic vinaigrette
Spinaci Caldi 8
sauteed spinach, red onions, blue cheese & pinoli
Add Chicken $2 or Shrimp $4
ZUPPE DEL GIORNO 5 (Homemade Soups)
Pasta e Fagioli (hearty cannelini beans & pasta)
Zuppe di Pollo con Riso (Chicken with rice – Grandma Style)
Minestrone Milanese (Vegetable soup)
POLENTA (Italian Corn Meal)
Lasagna di Polenta 16
w/Bolognese sauce & ricotta
Salsiccia & Cannolini 14
w/sausage & Cannolini beans
Ai Quattro Formaggi 14
w/asiago, parmigiano, fontina & mascarpone
RISOTTI
Risotto ai Funghi 14
wild mushroom risotto
Risotto Parmigiano con Tartuffi 19
w/white truffle & parmigiano reggiano
Risotto Pomodoro con Polpettine 14
w/fresh tomato & meatballs
Risotto ai Gamberoni 16
shrimp scampi risotto
Risotto Frutti Di Mare 18
seafood risotto (choice of red or white sauce)
PASTA
Cavatelli con salsiccia & Broccoli 14
w/sausage & broccoli
Linguini & Fagioli 14
w/fagioli beans
Farfelle alla Genovese 14
w/pesto sauce
Rigatoni Amatriciana 14
w/plum tomato & pancetta
Ravioli Bolognese 14
homemade ravioli w/meat sauce
Linguine Gamberoni 16
w/shrimp scampi
Rigatoni Isabella 12
w/grilled zucchini & grilled chicken in light cream sauce
SPECIALITA PARMIGIANE (Parmigiana Specials)
Pollo alla Parmigiana 14
Chicken parmigiano
Melanzane alla Parmigiana 12
Eggplant parmigiano
Funghi Portobello alla Parmigiana 12
Portobello mushrooms parmigiana
Vitello alla Parmigiana 16
Veal parmigiano
Extra pasta or polenta 5
SECONDI PIATTI (Entrees)
All entrees served with a Potato Croquette
Vitello Saltimbocca alla Romana 14
w/prosciutto, fontina cheese & egg
Pollo Cordon Bleu 14
chicken breast with ham & mozzarella
Cotoletta di Maiale con Crosta de Porcini 16
Pork chop w/porcini muchrooms
Osso Buco & Piselli 28
osso buco served with orzo & green peas
Branzino con Patate 24
Mediterranean sea bass served with potatoes
CONTORNI (Side Orders)
Mozzarella in Carozza 6
French Fries 4
Broccoli Rabe 5
Escarole 5
Potato Croquette 2
String Beans & Potato 5
Mimi Rice balls 6
Shoe string Onion Rings 4
Zucchini Sticks 5
Eggplant Strips 5
Cauliflower w/garlic 4
ARTHUR AVENUE CAFÉ DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL
Soup & Panini Combo: $2 off (11:30am – 2:30pm)
PANINI SPECIALS
Add fresh or smoked Mozzarella to any Panini for $1
All Specials served with a Side of Pasta Salad
The St. Michele 9
ciabatta-bread: grilled chicken with roasted peppers, mozzarella, arugula & a touch of balsamic & olive oil
Michelangelo 9
homemade rustica fresh mozzarella & prosciutto w/roasted peppers, basil & lettuce (a work of art!)
Shrimp Poor Boy
fried shrimp on an Italian hero w/lettuce, tomato, red onions & spicy Cajun sauce
Sausage & Peppers 10
traditional Italian sausage with peppers & onions
Da True Bronx Tale 9
Italian bread: mortadella, fresh mozzarella, sharp provolone, oregano, basil, olive oil
The Mexicano 9
Focaccia bread: grilled chicken, goat cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & hot peppers
BURGERS & WRAPS
add cheese for $1.50 extra
Arthur Avenue Style Burger 9
8oz. burger served on bun w/salad, pickles, red onions, served with French fries or onion rings
The St. Pietro Wrap 7
turkey, smoked mozzarella, sun-dried tomato & sweet peppers
Vegetable Wrap 7
grilled vegetables wrapped in a tortilla with roasted red pepper spread & smoked mozzarella
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap 8
grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, pecorino cheese & Greco's own special Caesar dressing
BEVERAGES
Cold
Soda & Snapple 2
Mineral Water sm 1.50 lg 6
Chinotto 2
Bitter 2
Aranciata 2
Limonata 2
Over Ice
Iced Cappuccino 4.50
Iced Espresso 4
Iced Coffee 2.50
Frozen Coffees
Cappucino 4.50
Espresso 4.50
Teapuccino 4.50
Hot
Espresso 1.75
Decaf Espresso 2
Cappuccino 3.50
Decaf Cappucino 4
Caffe Latte 4.50
Coffee/Tea 1.50
Decaf Coffee 2
Tea 1.50
Teapuccino 3.50
Macchiato 2.25
DESSERTS
all dessert also served ala mode $2 extra
Cheesecake 6
Black & White
Coconut
New York
Pistachio
Raspberry
Mama Greco's Homemade
Ricotta Cheesecake
Cakes & Tarts 6
Crème Brulee
Caramel Apple
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate Pecan Delight
Chocolate Souffle (ooh la la)
Frutti Di Bosco
Raspberry Linzer Tart
Triple Mousse
Italian Pastries
Freshly filled Cannoli
1 Large 3
3 Mini 4
Sfogiatella 3.50
Ask Mamma Greco for Dessert Specials
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