dinner menu

baked goat cheese
slow baked in our homemade pomodoro sauce, basil toasted bread tips 7.75

bacon wrapped dates
stuffed with parma cheese, drizzled w/balsamic reduction 7.75

brussels sprouts
flash fried, lemon, romano cheese, white wine 7.75

fried calamari
lightly fried and served with lemon, marinara sauce 9.75

garlic mashed potatoes
yukon gold potatoes, sour cream, roasted garlic 4.25

sautéed spinach
fresh spinach, garlic, olive oil 4.25

grilled asparagus
fresh asparagus, garlic, olive oil 4.25

creamy polenta
rosemary, romano cheese, butter 3.25

grilled chicken breast
marinated with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper 4.25

grilled sliced italian sausage
mild italian fennel sausage, grilled and sliced 4.25

baked meatballs
slow cooked in tomato vodka cream sauce, melted mozzarella 9

grilled shrimp
four marinated, grilled shrimp, skewered, served over sauteed spinach, diced red peppers, lemon butter sauce 10

crab cake
classic lump meat crab cake, arugula, lemon tarragon vinaigrette 15

risotto
creamy spring pea puree, sliced grilled asparagus, shallots, garlic, vegetable stock, romano & parmesan 12

cucina puffs (cheesy zucchini fritters)
served with a slightly spicy sundried tomato aioli 7

buratta bruschetta
classic tomato bruschetta, toasted ciabatta, balsamic reduction 15

rustic salad
field greens, pears, strawberries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic 8.49

house salad
crisp romaine, tomatoes, belgium endive, cucumbers, radicchio, house dressing 6.95

caprese salad
fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil 8.49

caesar salad
romaine, sun-dried tomatoes, herbed croutons, parmesan, classic caesar dressing 7.95

roasted beet salad
field greens, red & golden beets, pickled red onions, panko fried goat cheese, almonds, oranges, orange mint dressing 8.49

radish and snap pea salad
watermelon radish, sugar snap peas, field greens, scallion, pecorino, dijon shallot vinaigrette 9

the cucina burger
1/3 pound of our special angus chuck blend, signature seasoning, grilled and topped with caramelized red onions, fig jam, goat cheese, bacon and arugula on a toasted brioche bun 14.50

margherita pizza
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce 14.50

4 cheese pizza
mozzarella, romano, fontina, gorgonzola, tomato sauce 14.50

cheese pizza
mozzarella only, tomato sauce 13.50

4 season pizza
red peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto ham, mozzarella, tomato sauce 15.50

pepperoni pizza
mild and sweet italian pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce 14.50

sausage and mushroom pizza
italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, provolone, tomato sauce 15.50

pear pizza
gorgonzola, pears, caramelized red onions, no sauce, balsamic syrup 15.50

supreme pizza
sausage, mushroom, onions, green peppers, mozzarella 15.50

san gennaro pizza
italian sausage, caramelized red onions, roasted red & yellow peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce 16.75

fig pizza
fig jam, prosciutto, mozzarella, goat cheese, arugula 16.75

zucchini pizza
arugula pistachio pesto, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, whipped lemon ricottan 16.75

(10 inch feeds 1-2 people)
gluten free crust available +$3
(pizzas are uncut)

linguine pomodoro
crushed plum tomatoes, white wine, pesto, basil, roasted garlic, with fresh mozzarella
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

rigatoni basilico
homemade marinara, basil, topped with shaved parma cheese
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

linguine alfredo
asiago cheese, romano cheese, cream, butter
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

penne besciamella
homemade tomato cream sauce
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

rigatoni arrabiata
spicy marinara, crumbled sausage, romano cheese, topped with goat cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

rigatoni bolognese
homemade meat sauce, tomatoes, cream, touch of onion, fresh mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

penne arrosto
grilled italian sausage, roasted red peppers, ricotta, marinara, romano cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

linguine calamari with peas
spicy tomato sauce with wite wine, calamari, sweet peas, basil, romano cheese
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

rigatoni spinaci
homemade marinara, fresh spinach, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

baked rigatoni
baked with marinara, romano, ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

shells country style
spicy marinara, crumbled italian sausage, mushrooms, peas, spanish onion, touch of cream, romano cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

rigatoni alla cucina
grilled chicken, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan garlic cream sauce
small: 14.25 large: 16.75

penne with shrimp and broccoli
shrimp, broccoli, tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

linguine frutti di mare
shrimp, calamari, spinach, tomatoes, tomato garlic broth, basil, romano
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

linguine hay maker
tossed with mushrooms, peas, italian bacon, asiago cream sauce
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

penne alla pesto
light pesto cream sauce, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

linguine artichoke
tossed with artichokes, kalamata olives, oven cured tomatoes, marinara, romano, basil, chili flakes
small: 16.00 full: 19.00

spaghetti amatriciana
diced red onion, pancetta, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, marinara, romano cheese
full: 19.00

gluten free pasta available, +$3
whole wheat penne pasta +$2

chicken pistachio
pan-fried with pistachio breadcrumb crust, red pepper cream balsamic sauce, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus 21

chicken parmesan
pounded, breaded, lightly fried and topped with melted mozzarella. served with penne vodka tomato cream sauce 20

pork marsala
thinly pounded tenderloin medallions, mushroom marsala sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus 21

salmon
pan seared with caper berries, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon butter white wine over sautéed spinach 25

chocolate lava cake
molten chocolate center, vanilla gelato 9

tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked with espresso and rum, mascarpone 8

bread pudding
caramel sauce and vanilla gelato 5

lemon basil cheesecake
macerated fresh berries 9