Menu

Cucina Paradiso Menu Last Update
Friday, February 12, 2010

LITTLE PLATES

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Stuffed with Thyme, Romano
5.00

Breaded Fresh Mozzarella

Tossed in seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs, fried and served with Spicy Tomato Cream.
5.00

Cucina Crab Cakes

Served w/sun-dried tomato mayo sauce.
7.00

Calamari Abruzzi

Grilled and sauteed with cherry tomatoes, spinach, cannellini beans, white wine, and chili flakes.
7.00

Creamy Polenta with Veggie Ragout

Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, red onion, mushrooms, marinara
7.00

Baked Goat Cheese

Basil Toast Tips, Pomodoro Sauce
5.00

Fried Calamari

Marinara, Pesto-Mayo Or Cocktail Sauce
6.00

Chicken Pistachio Skewers

Served with roasted red pepper cream sauce, balsamic reduction, and tangy coleslaw.
6.00

SALADS

Caprese Salad

Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozz, roasted red peppers, basil, balsamic reduction
8.00

Roasted Beet Salad

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

Romaine House Salad

Crisp Romaine, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Belgium Endive, Balsamic
5.00

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

Italian Sausage Pizza

Sausage, Mushroom, Provolone, Basil, Plum Tomato 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

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Wild mushrooms, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, asiago, parmesan, San Marzano tomato sauce, truffle oil.
12.00

PASTA

Linguine Hay Maker

Tossed with sauteed mushrooms, pancetta, sweet peas, and asiago cream sauce.
12.00 | 15.00

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni, Homemade Meat Sauce, Tomato, Cream, Onions, Smoked Cheese
12.00 | 15.00

Penne Arrosto

Grilled Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, herbed ricotta, marinara, romano cheese.
11.00 | 14.00

Linguine Artichoke

Artichoke Hearts, oven roasted plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, marinara, fresh basil, romano, fresh mozzarella and crushed red pepper.
11.00 | 14.00

Rigatoni Spinaci

Fresh Spinach, Peas, Sun-dried tomatoes, Marinara, Romano, Fresh Mozzarella
11.00 | 14.00

Shells

Tossed with Sautted mushrooms, crumbled Italian Sausage, Spanish onions, sweet peas, marinara, fresh Basil, Romano cheese, and a touch of cream
12.00 | 15.00

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

** Substitute Gluten Free Pasta on any dish for $3 **

ENTREES

Chicken Marsala with Gorgonzola

Boneless breast of chicken pan seared with shiitake mushroooms and marsala wine with a touch of cream and gorgonzola. Served with grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes.
17.00

Chicken Pistachio

Pan-fried with pistachio-breadcrumb crust, red pepper-cream balsamic sauce. Served with creamy polenta and grilled asparagus.
17.00

Tilapia Puttanesca

Pan seared filet sauteed in a cherry tomato puttanesca sauce with capers, kalamata olives and a touch of crushed red pepper and anchovy. Served with grilled asparagus.
21.00

Braciola alla vitello

Thinly pounded medallion of veal filled with spinach, breadcrumbs, red peppers, asiago cheese. Pan seared with a tomato cream sauce. Served with orecchiette pasta and grilled asparagus.23.00

DESSERTS

Molten Lava Cake

Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center. Served with vanilla gelato.
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 caramel sauce and vanilla gelato
6.00

Gelato or Sorbetto of the Day

Homemade Italian vanilla gelato and sorbet
5.00

Milk Chocolate Tartufo

Milk Chocolate gelato rolled in cocoa powder and mixed chopped nuts. Served with chocolate mousse and chopped candied pistachios.
5.00

WINES

Rosso
Cabernet

101 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2007 $6.50/23.00
102 14 Hands - Washington 2007 $8.50/31.00
103 Luc Pirlet - France 2006 $9.50/35.00

Merlot

110 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2007 $6.50/23.00
112 14 Hands - Washington 2007 $8.50/31.00

Chianti

121 Baroncini, San Gimignano, Italy 2007 $7.00/25.00
122 Toscolo, San Lucia, Italy 2008 $8.50/31.00
123 Melini Chianti Classico - Poggibonsi, Italy 2007 $10.00/37.00

Syrah

130 Hahn Estates, Soledad CA 2008 $8.75/33.00

Sangiovese

135 Donna Laura Ali - Siena, Italy 2007 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Noir

140 Les Jamelles - Pays De l'Aude, France 2008 $8.50/31.00
145 Silver Ridge, Ca 2008 $8.75/33.00

Super Tuscan

150 Banfi Col Di Sasso - Montalcino, Italy 2007
$7.00/25.00
155 Banfi Centine - Montalcino, Italy 2007 $8.75/33.00

Italian Zinfandel

160 Luccarelli Primitivo - Puglia, Italy 2008 $8.75/33.00

Valpolicella Ripasso

170 Campolieti - Marano, Italy 2007 $60.00

Baby Brunello

172 Colombini Rosso di Montalcino - Tuscany, Italy 2005 $60.00

Barolo

176 Costa di Bussia - Barolo, Italy 2005 $90.00

Super Tuscan

178 Ruffino Modus - Pontassieve, Italy 2006 $55.00

White Reserve
Pinot Grigio

213 Andrian Alto Adige - Terlano, Italy 2008 $40.00

Sauvignon Blanc

225 Spy Valley - Marlborough, New Zealand 2008 $40.00

Chardonnay

305 Bin 36 - Central Coast, Ca 2007 $42.00

Bianco
Chardonnay

200 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2008 $6.50/23.00
201 14 Hands - Washington 2006 $7.50/27.00
202 Angeline - Sonoma, Ca 2007 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Grigio

210 Anterra - Mezzocorona, Italy 2008 $7.00/25.00
211 Canaletto - Della Venezie, Italy 2008 $8.00/29.00
212 Campanile - Mercatele, Italy 2008 $8.75/33.00

Sauvignon Blanc

220 Markham - Napa Valley, Ca 2007 $8.50/31.00

White Zinfandel

250 La Terre - Woodbridge, Ca 2008 $6.50/23.00

Riesling

291 Trinity Oaks - Napa, Ca 2007 $7.00/25.00

Champagne & Sparkling Water

290 Veuve du Vernay - France $8.00/29.00
292 Perrier Jouet - France (Nv) 90.00
293 Dom Perignon - France 1999 200.00

San Pellegrino 2.50 / 5.00

DRINKS

10 Oz. Signature Martinis 10.00

Pear Pear Absolut and Pear Purée

garnished with a Sliced Pear.

Pomegranate

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

Firefly

Firefly sweet tea vodka, lemonade, fresh lemon juice, garnished with a lemon slice.

Mango Martini Vodka

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

Negroni

Bombay Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Triple Sec, Campari, garnished with an orange slice.

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, Sam Adams, Heineken, Moretti, Fat Tire, Peroni, St. Pauli Girl (Non-Alc.)
3.75 - 4.25