Menu

Cucina Paradiso Menu for July 18 - July 24, 2008

LITTLE PLATES

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Stuffed with Thyme, Romano
5.00

Orange Caprese

Grilled Oranges, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Red Onion, Greens, Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
7.00

Calamari Abruzzi

Spinach, Beans, Tomato, Chili Flakes
6.00

Chicken Pistachio Skewers

Red Pepper-Balsamic
5.00

Mediterranean Hummus Combo

Oregano, Black Olive and Traditional. Toasted flat bread and Cucumbers
7.00

Baked Goat Cheese

Basil Toast Tips, Pomodoro Sauce
5.00

Fried Calamari

Marinara, Pesto-Mayo Or Cocktail Sauce
6.00

Heirloom Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella, Asparagus, Grilled Crostini Bread, Oregano, Red Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
7.00

SALADS

Cucumber Salad

Haricot Verts, Tomatoes, Frisee, Basil, Red Onions, Shaved Parmesan, Lemony Mint Dressing
7.00

Roasted Beet Salad

Field Greens, Goat Cheese, Almonds, Oranges, Orange Mint Dressing
6.00

Romaine House Salad

Crisp Romaine, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Belgium Endive, Balsamic
4.00

Rustic Salad

Field Greens, Pears, Strawberries, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Reduction
6.00

Caesar Salad

Crisp Romaine, Herbed Croutons, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
6.00

STONE BAKED PIZZA

Grilled Vegetable Pizza

Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Roasted Tomato Pesto Sauce
11.00

Four Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella, Fontina, Romano, Gorgonzola, San Marzano Tomatoes
10.00

Pear Pizza

Sliced Pears, Caramelized Red Onions, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, (No Sauce)
11.00

Margherita Pizza

Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Oregano, Fresh Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
10.00

Italian Pepperoni Pizza

Mild-sweet Pepperoni, fresh Mozzarella, Romano, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
11.00

PASTA

Whole Wheat Pasta And Vegetables

Artichoke Hearts, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Black Olives, Marinara, Basil, Vegetable Stock, Chili Flakes, Garlic, Romano
12.00 | 15.00

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni, Homemade Meat Sauce, Tomato, Cream, Onions, Smoked Cheese
10.00 | 13.00

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi (Dumplings)

Tossed and Simmered in a Mushroom Ragout, touch of Cream, Spanish Onions, Tomato Sauce. Topped with Ricotta Salatta Cheese
13.00 | 16.00

Penne Arrosto

Grilled Italian Sausage, Red Peppers, Ricotta, Marinara, Romano
11.00 | 13.00

Rigatoni Spinaci

Fresh Spinach, Peas, Sun-dried tomatoes, Marinara, Romano, Fresh Mozzarella
10.00 | 13.00

Bucatini Siciliano

Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Spinach, Italian Bacon, Basil, Garlic, Shallots, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chili Flakes, Romano Cheese
12.00 | 15.00

** Substitute Whole Wheat Pasta on any dish for $2 **

ENTREES

Tilapia with Pecan Crust

Pan Seared and oven baked with a herbed Pecan Crust. Served with a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce and Sauteed Spinach.
21.00

Chicken Pistachio

Pan-fried with pistachio-breadcrumb crust, red pepper-cream balsamic sauce. Served with creamy polenta and grilled asparagus.
16.00

Chicken alla Romana

Pan seared with Shiitake Mushrooms, Shallots, Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. Topped with melted Fontina Cheese. Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and grilled asparagus.
18.00

Veal Saltimbocca

Two medallions pounded thin and pan seared with prosciutto, provolone, fresh sage and tomato lemon caper sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
24.00

DESSERTS

Cannoli Deconstructed

Filling, Chocolate Mousse, Poundcake, Pistachios, Cannoli Shells, Grand Marnier
7.00

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked with espresso coffee and rum, sweetened mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder
6.00

Bread pudding

Warmed and served with a caramel sauce and vanilla gelato
6.00

Gelato or Sorbetto of the Day

Homemade Italian vanilla gelato and sorbet
4.00

Molten Lava Cake

Served warm with Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Gelato Ice Cream
7.00

WINES

Rosso
Cabernet

101 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2005 $6.25/23.00
102 Stone Hedge Cabernet CA 2005 $7.75/29.00
103 14 Hands - Washington 2005 $8.25/31.00

Merlot

110 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2005 $6.25/23.00
111 Stella - Rome, Italy 2006 $6.75/25.00
112 14 Hands - Washington 2004 $8.25/31.00

Chianti

121 Baroncini, San Gimignano, Italy 2006 $6.75/25.00
122 Toscolo, San Lucia, Italy 2006 $7.75/29.00
123 Melini Chianti Classico - Poggibonsi, Italy 2006 $9.50/35.00

Shiraz

130 Razor's Edge - Mclaren Vale, Australia 2006 $8.25/31.00

Sangiovese

135 Di Majo Norante - Campomarino, Italy 2006 $8.25/31.00

Pinot Noir

125 Parker Station, Ca 2007 $9.50/35.00
140 La Vis, Italy 2006 $10.00/37.00

Super Tuscan

150 Banfi Centine - Tuscany, Italy 2006 $8.25/31.00

Italian Zinfandel

160 Caíntele Primitivo - Guagnano, Italy 2005 $8.75/33.00

Valpolicella Díripasso

170 Allegrini - Verona, Italy 2006 $45.00

Baby Brunello

172 Castello Banfi Di Montalcino - Tuscany, Italy 2006 $55.00

Barolo

176 Damilano - Barolo, Italy 2003 $85.00

Super Tuscan

178 Castello Banfi Cum Laude - Montalcino, Italy 2004 $85.00

White Reserve
Pinot Grigio

213 Castello Banfi San Angelo - Tuscany, Italy 2007 40.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Not Available This Week

Chardonnay

300 Toad Hollow - Mendocino County, CA 2006 38.00

Bianco
Chardonnay

200 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2007 $6.25/23.00
201 14 Hands - Washington 2005 $7.25/27.00
202 Gloria Ferrer - Carneros, Ca 2005 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Grigio

210 Stella - Umbria, Italy 2006 $6.75/25.00
211 Canaletto - Della Venezie, Italy 2006 $7.75/29.00
212 Campanile - Mercatele, Italy 2006 $8.75/33.00

Sauvignon Blanc

220 Markham - Napa Valley, Ca 2006 $7.75/29.00

White Zinfandel

250 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2006 $6.25/23.00

Riesling

291 Trinity Oaks - Napa, Ca 2006 6.75/25.00

Champagne & Sparkling Water

290 Vouvray Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Demi-sec 8.25/31.00
292 Perrier Jouet - France (Nv) 90.00
293 Dom Perignon - France 1999 200.00

DRINKS

10 Oz. Signature Martinis 9.00

Pear Pear Absolut and Pear Purée

garnished with a Sliced Pear.

Pomegranate Absolut Kurant

Triple Sec, Pomegranate Juice, and farnished with an Orange Twist.

Baileys Caramel Baileys Caramel

Kahlua, Godiva White Chocolate, and garnished with Caramel Candy.

Mango Martini Vodka

Mango Purée, Peach Schnapps, Lime Juice, garnished with a Lime.

Cosmopolitan Absolut Citron Vodka

Triple Sec, Cranberry, splash of Lime Juice and garnished with a Lemon Twist.

Chocolate Martini Stoli Vanilla Vodka

Godiva, Cream, Chocolate and garnished with a Cherry.

Blood Orange Absolut Mandarin

and Blood Orange Purée.

Liquori 7.00

Amaretto Di Saronno • B&B • Baileys • Drambuie • Frangelico • Grand Marnier • Limoncello • Licor 43 • Sambuca • Sambuca Black • Tia Maria

Cognac

Courvoisier V.S. 8.00
Hennessy V.S.O.P. 11.00
Martell Cordon Bleu 14.00
Remy Martin X.O. 23.00

Port

Osbourne Ruby 8.00
Osbourne 20 Year Tawny 13.00

Grappa

Banfi Grappa 9.00

Scotch 12 Year

McCallan 10.00
Glenlivet 8.00
Glenfiddich 8.00

BEERS

Miller Lite, Heineken, Moretti, Fat Tire, Corona, St. Pauli Girl (Non-Alc.)
3.75 - 4.25