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V- Vegetarian | VG - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free

Antipasti

If you require an alteration for your dietary needs, we are happy to accommodate you. You can request this by phone or email.

Antipasto all'Italiana
$12.00

One of our most popular items. Perfect way to start a meal. Exceptional quality and choice.

Marmellata Pera e Basilico (VG, V, GF)
$7.00

200ml of marmalade combining pear and basil, which pairs well with soft, mellow cheeses.

Marmellata Piccante (VG, V, GF)
$5.00

20ml of very spicy marmalade made with a mix of hot and bell peppers that pairs well with a hard, full-flavoured cheese • Extra hot.

Torta Rustica
$7.00

A single serve savory pie made with a brisé crust and filled with either ricotta & spinach, mozzarella & mushrooms, or mozzarella and salami.

Pasta, Riso, e Parmigiane

If you require an alteration for your dietary needs, we are happy to accommodate you. You can request this by phone or email • For 2 persons $19.00 | 4 persons $30.00 | 6 persons $45.00 | 8 persons $60.00

Lasagna al Ragù
$10.00

Egg noodle pasta with classic tomato beef sauce, mozzarella, Besciamel sauce, and parmesan cheese.

Lasagna alla Boscaiola
$10.00

Egg noodle pasta with mushrooms, sausage, Béchamel sauce, and parmesan cheese.

Lasagna all'Ortolana (V)
$10.00

Egg noodle pasta with zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, onions, peas, Besciamel sauce, and parmesan cheese.

Timballo di Pasta alla Sorrentina (V)
$10.00

Durum wheat pasta with tomato basil sauce and mozzarella cheese. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di Pasta alla Liguria (V)
$10.00

Durum wheat pasta with pesto and Béchamel sauce, green beans, and parmesan cheese. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di pasta alla Gricia
$10.00

Durum wheat pasta with pancetta and parmesan cheese with a cheese cream sauce. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di Pasta 4 Formaggi (V)
$10.00

Durum wheat pasta with Béchamel sauce, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, and Parmesan cheeses. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di Riso alla Montagnola (GF)
$10.00

Carnaroli rice with mushrooms, smoked ham, and parmesan cheese. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di Riso alla Bolognese (GF)
$10.00

Carnaroli rice with tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, and cheese sauce. With extra sauce for serving.

Timballo di Riso alla Siciliana
$10.00

Carnaroli rice with zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, onions, peas, flavoured with wild mint and parmesan cheese. With extra sauce for serving.

Scrigno di Melanzana (V)
$10.00

Deep-fried eggplant slices wrapped around spaghetti alla chitarra in tomato basil sauce with parmesan cheese.

Parmigiana di Melanzane (V)
$10.00

Deep-fried floured eggplant slices, tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.

Fusilli 'La Dieta' (V)
$10.00

Many moons ago, we participated in PASTA LA FEASTA! Calgary’s culinary festival to celebrate National Pasta Month. Our entry was “Fusilli La Dieta Romana” - Durham wheat fusilli pasta with pesto, chopped tomatoes, pine nuts, shaved parmesan, and micro basil. A truly Roman taste sensation, and we have decided to keep it on our regular menu.

Sauces

If you require an alteration for your dietary needs, we are happy to accommodate you. You can request this by phone or email • For 500 ml $10.00 | 750 ml $15.00 | 1 l $20.00 | 1.5 l $25.00

Ragù Sauce (GF)
$5.00

250ml of tomato sauce with beef, onion, celery, olive oil, and salt.

Basilico Sauce (VG, V, GF)
$5.00

250ml of tomato sauce with basil and olive oil.

Arrabbiata Sauce (VG, V, GF, S)
$5.00

250 ml of spicy tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil, chili pepper, and salt.

Marinara sauce (VG, V, GF)
$5.00

250ml of tomato sauce with garlic, onions, olive oil, oregano, chilli pepper, and salt.

Pesto sauce (VG)
$5.00

250ml of creamy pesto and Béchamel sauce with basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, milk, flour, and salt.

Creamy Cheese Sauce (V)
$5.00

250ml of creamy cheese sauce with milk, flour, olive oil, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, and salt.

Pizza Sauce (V)
$5.00

250ml of our signature pizza sauce with a secret blend of spices, olive oil, and salt.

Meat Dishes

If you want something to be altered for your dietary requirements, we are happy to do so. Please request it by phone or email • For 2 persons $20.00 | 4 persons $36.00 | 8 persons $74.00

Polpette al Sugo
$12.00

Meatballs in classic tomato sauce - with tomato basil sauce with olive oil, and salt | 5 meatballs per portion.

Polpette al Vino Bianco

Meatballs in white wine sauce - with wine roux sauce made with flour, butter, and salt | 5 meatballs per portion.

Polpette ai Funghi
$12.00

Meatballs in creamy mushroom sauce - with mushrooms, garlic, cream, flour, parsley, and salt | 5 meatballs per portion.

Polpette agli Agrumi
$12.00

Meatballs in citrus sauce - with lemons, oranges, white wine, flour, and salt | 5 meatballs per portion.

Saltimbocca alla Romana
$12.00

Cutlet cooked with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf in a white wine sauce | 3 cutlets per portion.

Involtini di Carne
$12.00

Pork cutlet filled with sliced cheese and cooked ham, rolled tightly and cooked with its own sauce | 3 mini rolls per portion.

Arista alle Erbe Aromatiche (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Pork roast with aromatic sauce.

Arrosto di Manzo al Vino Rosso (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Roasted beef in a red wine sauce.

Lombatina di Maiale con le Mele (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Pork chop stewed in an apple and onion sauce.

Involtini alla Pizzaiola (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Meat rolls cooked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs.

Pollo al Sedano (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Chicken on the bone cooked with celery, tomato sauce.

Spezzato al Picchiapò (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Stewed meat with tomato and onion sauce.

Pollo con i Peperoni (GF)
$12.00

For 2 persons $20.00 • Chicken on the bone cooked with bell peppers and onions.

Add - Ons

f you require an alteration for your dietary needs, we are happy to accommodate you. You can request this by phone or email.

Parmigiano
$3.00

100g of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Tiramisù (V)
$5.00

For 2 persons $10.00 | 4 persons $20.00 | 8 persons $40.00 • Traditional dessert made with savoiardi cookies, mascarpone cream, coffee, and cocoa | Each portion is 100g.

Vino Bianco

Not available.

Vino Rosso

Not available.

Acqua San Pellegrino
$3.50

San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water 750ml.

San Pellegrino Sodas
$2.50

330ml of lemon, orange, blood orange, clementine, grapefruit, and pomegranate soda.

Acqua San Pellegrino
$2.50

San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water 250ml.

1 to 7 people | 24 h | Light lunch $23.50 | Basic lunch $28.50 | Full lunch $37.00 • 7 to 20 people | 48 h | Light lunch $23.50 | Basic lunch $28.50 | Full lunch $37.00 • Over 20 people | 96 h | Light lunch $22.00 | Basic lunch $27.00 | Full lunch $35.00 • For delivery, please add $15 for each address within Calgary.

Traditional

Suggested menus, made the traditional way.

Cold Lunches - Light Lunch

Pasta salad with sundried tomatoes, tuna, olives and capers; tomato and rocket salad; strawberry mousse.

Cold Lunches - Basic Lunch

Mini skewer with grapes and cheese; pasta salad with sundried tomatoes, tuna, olives and capers; tomato and rocket salad; strawberry mousse.

Cold Lunches - Full Lunch

Selection of charcuterie skewers; pasta salad with sundried tomatoes, tuna, olives and capers; tomato and rocket salad; housemade bread; strawberry mousse.

Warm Lunches - Light Lunch

Eggplant parmigiana; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; hazelnut delight parfait.

Warm Lunches - Basic Lunch

Parma ham and melon slice; eggplant parmigiana; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; hazelnut delight parfait.

Warm Lunches - Full Lunch

Parma ham with melon slice & frittata rolls; eggplant parmigiana; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; house-made bread; hazelnut delight parfait.

Hot Lunches - Light Lunch

Lasagna with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; tiramisu.

Hot Lunches - Basic Lunch

Pecorino cheese with selection of salami; lasagna with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; tiramisu.

Hot Lunches - Full Lunch

Italian charcuterie & cheese selection; lasagna with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; house-made bread; tiramisu.

Vegan Menus

Suggested menus that are either vegan by nature or adapted to accommodate dietary requirements

Cold Lunches - Light Lunch

Baked beefsteak tomato stuffed with rice; tomato and rocket salad; strawberries with lemon sauce.

Cold Lunches - Basic Lunch

Grilled Mediterrenean vegetables; baked beefsteak tomato stuffed with rice; tomato and rocket salad; strawberries with lemon sauce.

Cold Lunches - Full Lunch

Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with dried fruit; baked beefsteak tomato stuffed with rice; tomato and rocket salad; housemade bread; strawberries with lemon sauce.

Warm Lunches - Light Lunch

Eggplant parmigiana with vegan cheese; spelt salad; fresh fruit cup.

Warm Lunches - Basic Lunch

Zucchini roll with chick pea paste and rosemary; eggplant parmigiana with vegan cheese; spelt salad; fresh fruit cup.

Warm Lunches - Full Lunch

Zucchini roll with chick pea paste and rosemary; roasted peppers; eggplant parmigiana with vegan cheese; spelt salad; housemade bread; fresh fruit cup.

Hot Lunches - Light Lunch

Baked pasta with zucchini, mushrooms and peas; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; fresh fruit cup.

Hot Lunches - Basic Lunch

Toasted bread crostino with fresh olive spread; baked pasta with zucchini, mushrooms and peas; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; fresh fruit cup.

Hot Lunches - Full Lunch

Selection of toasted bread crostini with vegetable spreads; baked pasta with zucchini, mushrooms and peas; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; house-made bread; fresh fruit cup.

Gluten Free

Suggested menus that are either gluten free by nature or adapted to accommodate dietary requirements.

Cold Lunches - Light Lunch

Rice salad with mixed vegetables & hard-boiled egg; tomato and rocket salad; strawberry mousse.

Cold Lunches - Basic Lunch

Mini skewer with grapes and cheese; rice salad with mixed vegetables & hard-boiled egg; tomato and rocket salad; strawberry mousse.

Cold Lunches - Full Lunch

Selection of charcuterie skewers; rice salad with mixed vegetables & hard-boiled egg; tomato and rocket salad; GF crostini with olive oil; strawberry mousse.

Warm Lunches - Light Lunch

Eggplant parmigiana without flour; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; hazelnut delight parfait.

Warm Lunches - Basic Lunch

Parma ham and melon slice; eggplant parmigiana without flour; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; hazelnut delight parfait.

Warm Lunches - Full Lunch

Parma ham with melon slice & frittata rolls; eggplant parmigiana without flour; baby tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad; GF crostini with olive oil; hazelnut delight parfait.

Hot Lunches - Light Lunch

Baked rice with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; gluten-free tiramisu or fresh fruit cup.

Hot Lunches - Basic Lunch

Pecorino cheese with strawberries; baked rice with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; gluten-free tiramisu or fresh fruit cup.

Hot Lunches - Full Lunch

Selection of Italian cheeses with berries; baked rice with meat sauce; grilled Mediterranean vegetables; GF crostini with olive oil; GF tiramisu or fresh fruit cup.

Choose from the dishes below to create a buffet-style meal for 10 to 300 people • Prices quoted include food only. No tables, chairs, plates, utensils, or waiting service are included.

Pricing Options

Pricing Options:

Please choose 3 antipasti, 1 primo piatto (pasta), 2 secondo piatto (meat dishes), 2 contorni (vegetable side dishes), and 1 dolce (dessert) for a cost of $50.00 per person (+ tax) for a minimum of 10 people. As an alternative, please choose 2 antipasti, 1 primo piatto, 1 secondo piatto, 1 contorno and 1 dolce for a cost of $40.00 (+ tax) for a minimum of 10 people. We hope that this information is clear but remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.

Antipasti - Appetizers

Rotolo di Frittata alle Verdure

Mini egg frittata rolls with various vegetables.

Spicchio di Grana in Bellavista

Parmesan cheese morsels cut from the wedge, decorated with strawberries, grapes or cherry tomatoes.

Parmigianina di Melanzane

Mini eggplant parmigiane.

Selezione di Bruschette alle Verdure

Small bruschetta toasts with 5 vegetable toppings.

Cubotti di Pizza Rossa Romana

Cubes of toasted Roman-style red pizza.

Mini Suppli

Roman-style deep-fried rice croquette made with tomato basil risotto or meat sauce risotto (size is like a ping-pong ball). With mozzarella cheese centre.

Primo Piatto - Pasta Dishes

Scrigni di Melanzane

Pasta rolled inside a slice of fried eggplant and baked in the oven covered with tomato basil sauce and parmesan cheese.

Lasagne Bolognese, Boscaiola o Sorrentina

Lasagna with classic all-beef ragù sauce, or with ground pork and mushrooms (no tomato) sauce, or with tomato basil sauce.

Mezze Maniche Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino cheese and black pepper pasta.

Riso con Zucchine, Champignon e Gorgonzola

Rice with zucchini, mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese.

Gnocchi di Patate alla Sorrentina

Potato gnocchi with tomato basil sauce and parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi di Semolino 'alla Romana' con Burro e Salvia

Semolina gnocchi with butter and sage.

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci con Pesto e Pachino

Spinach and ricotta ravioli with pesto and diced cherry tomatoes.

Fusilli con Pesto, Pinoli, Pachino e Grana

Pasta with pesto, diced cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and parmesan.

Secondo Piatto - Meat Dishes

Pollo con Peperoni

Chicken on the thigh bone with tomato sauce and bell peppers.

Involtini con Prosciutto e Formaggio

Small meat rolls with ham and cheese inside.

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Classic Roman meat cutlet with a slice of prosciutto and sage leaf cooked in a white wine sauce.

Polpette agli Agrumi

Meatballs in a citrus sauce.

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Chicken on the thigh bone with cacciatora sauce.

Polpette con Champignon

Meatballs with mushroom sauce.

Contorni - Vegetable Side Dishes

Verdure Gratin

Mediterranean vegetables au gratin from the oven.

Patate al Rosmarino

Oven-roasted potatoes with rosemary.

Spinaci con Uvetta e Pinoli

Spinach sautéed with raisins and pine nuts.

Sformatino di Zucchine

Mini zucchini flans.

Sformatino di Carote e Spinaci

Mini carrot and spinach flans.

Insalata Arlecchino

Brightly coloured mixed salad.

Fagiolini con la Menta

Green string beans with mint.

Cannellini e Sedano

White Italian bean salad with celery and olive-oil dressing.

Dolce - Dessert

Tiramisù
Chantilly Cream with Puff Pastry Flakes and Caramel Coulis
Hazelnut Cream Parfait
Macedonia di Frutta

Fresh fruit salad.

This is our standard list, and elements can be combined as desired.

Menu

Italian Spiced Nuts
$3.00/each

Savoury - in a 6 oz container.

Suppli
$2.00/each

Roman style deep-fried rice croquette made with tomato basil risotto or meat sauce risotto (size is like an egg). With mozzarella cheese centre.

Pizza Sticks
$1.50/each

Our signature red or white pizza, cut into sticks and double toasted - 4 in individually sealed bags.

Casatiello
$2.50/each

Savoury bun with ham and cheese (size is like a muffin).

Charcuterie Cups
$4.50/each

Plastic cups with taralli (Italian pretzels) in the bottom; a stuffed olive and cherry tomato skewer; a cheese and spicy/sweet salami butterflies skewer; breadstick; chocolate stick and chocolate-covered pretzel.

Pizza Bianca Sandwich
$2.50/each

Pizza bianca (the Roman version of Focaccia bread) with ham and cheese or tomato and cheese inside - 4 inches square.

Meatballs & Pizza Stick
$3.00/each

2 meatballs in tomato sauce in a cup with a white pizza stick.

Baked Tomato Filled with Risotto
$2.50/each

Small vine tomato with tomato basil risotto, oven baked - to eat in 2 bites.

Mini Skewers with Grapes & Cheese
$1.00/each
Mini Skewers with Stuffed Olives & Cherry Tomato
$1.00/each
Mini Skewers with Prosciutto & Melon
$2.00/each
Mini Skewers with Cheese & Spicy / Sweet Salami Butterflies
$2.00/each
Mini Skewers with Black Olives & Mortadella Cube
$2.00/each
Bocconcini Salad
$3.00/each

With cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella and fresh basil - in a 6-oz container.

Sicilian Style Caponatina
$3.00/each

Cubed Mediterranean vegetables, raisins and pine nuts with a sweet & bitter olive oil sauce - in a 6-oz container.

Nizzarda Cup
$3.00/each

Romaine heart shred with boiled potatoes, fresh tomatoes, green beans, black olives and hard-boiled egg - in a 6-oz container.

Couscous with Mixed Vegetables
$4.00/each

Seasoned with a sweet & bitter olive oil and honey sauce - in an 8-oz container.

Rice Salad
$4.00/each

With pickled vegetables, olives and cheese - in an 8-oz container.

Pasta Salad
$4.00/each

With pesto, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and parmesan cheese - in an 8-oz container.

Pasta Salad
$4.00/each

With tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and pecorino cheese - in an 8-oz container.

Menu

Add Syrup, Honey, Jam, or Nutella +$0.50 | Granola +$0.70

Pastries
$3.50

Choose from a variety of muffins, sweet rolls, cake slices and strudels.

Cornetto

Plain or Sugared $3.50 | With Jam $3.75 | Nutella $3.95

Overnight Oats
$3.50

With fresh fruit or spiced fruit

Yoghurt Cup

With fresh fruit $3.50 | Spiced fruit $3.50 | Granola $3.75

Breakfast Sandwich

Egg & Cheese $7.50 | Egg & Ham $7.75 | Ham & Cheese $8.75 | Mediterranean Vegetable mix $7.75 | Egg, Ham & Cheese $9.00

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