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Rao's Winter Menu - updated 1/5/2007
ANTIPASTI
Antipasto della Casa
Sliced Prosciutto di Parma, Rao’s Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Gaeta Olives, Buffalo Mozzarella,
Sliced Tomatoes with Grana Padano Cheese and Arugula for 2 - $25
Pepperoni Arrostitti
Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Tossed with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts $13
Insalata di Mare
Steamed Calamari, Shrimp, PEI Mussels, Lobster and Lump Crab Meat
with Diced Celery, Gaeta Olives and Parsley $17
Zuppa di Cozze e Vongole
Mussels and Clams in White Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Parsley
(please select one or both) $15
Vongole Oreganate
Baked, Stuffed Little Neck Clams $13
Fritto Misto di Mare
Deep Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Cod and Julienne Zucchini with Remoulade and Marinara Sauce $16
Mozzarella in Carozza
Crispy Fried Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce $11
INSALATE E ZUPPE
Insalata della Casa
Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Cucumber, Endive, Fennel, Radicchio, Red Onion and Tomatoes in House Vinaigrette $9
Insalata di Rucula e Pera
Arugula with Sliced Bartlett Pears, Endive and Caramelized Walnuts Topped with Parmesan $11
Insalata di Barbabietola
Sliced Oven Roasted Beets and Balsamic Vinegar Glazed Onions
Topped with Mache Greens and Crumbled Gorgonzola $13
Insalata Caprese
Sliced Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella Marinated in Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano and Basil $13
Pasta e Fagioli
Roman Beans and Ditali Pasta Soup $10
Fagioli e Escarole
Cannellini Beans and Escarole Soup $10
Minestrone
Classic Italian Vegetable Soup of Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Carrots, Celery, French Beans and Spinach $10
PRIMI PIATTI
Pomodoro e Basilico
Fresh Plum Tomato and Basil Sauce Served with Your Selection of Pasta
(Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Linguine, Orecchiette or Penne Rigate) $18
Salsa alla Marinara
San Marzano Tomato Sauce Served with Your Selection of Pasta
(Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Linguine, Orecchiette or Penne Rigate) $18
Fetuccine alla Bolognese
Ground Veal, Beef and Pork Slowly Cooked with San Marzano Tomatoes and Herbs
with Fresh-Made Fetuccine $24
Rigatoni al Filetto di Pomodoro
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Pancetta, White Onions and Black Pepper
with a Touch of Pecorino Romano Cheese $24
Fusili con Cavolo e Salcicce
Hot and Sweet Italian Sausage and Cabbage in San Marzano Tomato Sauce $22
Pennette alla Vodka
San Marzano Tomatoes, Diced Prosciutto di Parma, Vodka and a Touch of Cream $20
Orecchiette con Broccoli Rappe
Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Garlic, Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil $22
Papparedelle ai Carciofi & Prosciutto
Artichoke Hearts, Diced Prosciutto di Parma in a Cream Sauce with Fresh-Made Pappardelle $24
Ravioli di Spinaci al Burro e Salvia
Fresh Made Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Sage, Toasted Bread Crumbs and Brown Butter $23
Gnocchi al Pesto
Fresh-Made Potato Gnocchi and Diced French Beans Tossed in a Classic Genovese Pesto with Pine Nuts $23
Linguine con Rucola & Gamberi
Jumbo Shirmp Sauteed with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and White Wine $24
Taglioline Nere ai Frutti di Mare
Cherry Stone Clams, Sea Scallops, Calamari, Shrimp and Mussles in
Fresh Tomato and White Wine Sauce, with Fresh-Made Squid Ink Taglioline $31
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
Arborio Rice Cooked with Porcini Mushrooms, White Wine and Parmesan $29
SECONDI PIATTI
Pollo
Uncle Vincent’s Famous Lemon Chicken
Quartered Charcoal Broiled Chicken Served in Uncle Vincent’s Lemon Sauce $24
Pollo Scarpariello
Chicken Sauteed with Hot and Sweet Italian Sausage and Yellow and Red Bell Peppers in a White Wine Sauce $24
Vitello
Costoletta di Vitello o Maiale in Agrodolce
Pan-Seared Veal or Pork Chop, Topped with Sauteed Hot and Sweet Cherry Peppers Veal Chop $40 or Pork Chop $32
Scaloppine alla Francese
Egg Battered Veal Scaloppini Sauteed with Lemon and White Wine, Sprinkled with Capers, Served with Mashed Potatoes $32
Scaloppine al Vino Marsala
Veal Scaloppini Sauteed with Cremini Mushrooms and Marsala Wine,
Served with Mashed Potatoes $34
Vitello alla Parmeggiana
Pounded and Breaded Veal Chop Topped with Marinara Sauce,
Parmesan and Melted Mozzarella $40
Costoletta all Milanese
Pounded and Breaded Veal Chop
Topped with Lightly Dressed Arugula, Tomoto and Red Onions $40
Ossobucco all Milanese
Classic Veal Ossobucco Served with Saffron Risotto $38
Carni
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola
Pan-Seared 17 oz. Prime Shell Steak Topped with Sliced, Fresh Tomatoes
Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano $44
Fegato alla Veneziana
Calf’s Liver - Venetian Style, Sauteed with White Onions and White Wine, Served with Fried Polenta $24
Costoletta D’Agnello alla Menta
Oven Roasted and Breaded Double Cut Colorado Lamb Chops
Served with French Beans, Mashed Potatoes and Mint Sauce $39
Pesce
Gamberoni in Umido
Giant Shrimp in Lemon, Butter and White Wine $34
Gamberi fra Divolo
Sauteed Shrimp Served in a Spicy Tomato Sauce $34
Branzino sotto Sale
Whole Wild Mediterranean Sea Bass Encrusted in Sea Salt and Fileted Tableside $40
CONTORNI
Rao’s Meatballs
Traditional Rao’s Meatballs Served in Tomato Sauce $11
Choice of Sauteed Vegetables
Spinach, Cabbage, French Beans, Zucchini, Escarole or Broccoli Rabe $9
Piselli & Prosciutto
Sweet Baby Peas, Sauteed with Diced Prosciutto di Parma and White Onions $9
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled Eggplant, Yellow Squash, Zucchini and Fennel with Extra Virgin Olive Oil $10
Mashed or Roasted Potatoes $8
DOLCE
Tiramisu
Classic Italian “Pick Me Up”
Coffee, Chocolate and Mascarpone Cheese Charlotte $10
Cannoli alla Siciliana
Deep Fried Pastry Shell Filled with
Fresh Ricotta Cream, Candied Fruits and Chocolate Drops $9
Budino di Cioccolato
Classic Pot dE Cremè Topped with Chantilly Cream $9
Torta di Ricotta
Italian Ricotta Cheese Cake $9
Profiteroles
Pâte á Choux Puffs Filled with Vanilla Bean Gelato
Topped with Warm Chocolate Sauce $9
Crostata di Mele
Warm Granny Smith Tart with Vanilla Gelato and Caramel Sauce $10
Macedonia di Frutta
Mix of Seasonal Fruits, Diced and Marinated in
Citrus Juice and White Wine with Vanilla Gelato $9
Varieta’ di Biscotti
House Variety of Italian Biscotti $8
Varieta’ di Gelatti
Variety of Italian Ice Cream $7
Varieta’ di Sorbetti
Variety of Fruit Sorbets $7
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