Vespucci Ristorante Italiano

BEEF SHORT RIBS

Braised boneless beef short ribs au jus, served over mashed potatoes.

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO – VEAL SCALOPPINI

Veal scaloppini lightly dusted in seasoned flour, cooked with a tasty Marsala wine reduction and mushroom sauce. Served with Parmesan creamed spinach.

CAPRESE

Fresh Italian imported cow-milk mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, topped with homemade fresh basil sauce, drizzled with Italian extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with fresh oregano (*vegetarian)

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

Spaghetti pasta with pancetta (cured pork belly), egg yolks, pecorino cheese, black pepper.

FETTUCCINE ALLA BOSCAIOLA

Fresh homemade fettuccine pasta with mushrooms, ground Calabrian mild pork sausage, peas, tomato sauce and a touch of cream

RIGATONI AL SALMONE

Homemade rigatoni pasta with fresh salmon and peas in a light tomato sauce with a touch of cream

BLACK INK SPAGHETTI ALLA VESPUCCI

Homemade spaghetti pasta (made with squid ink) in a tasty lobster sauce with fresh salmon, clams, calamari and shrimps, sprinkled with fresh parsley

PAPPARDELLE WITH BEEF RIBS RAGOUT

Homemade pappardelle pasta, subtly green from spinach in the dough, served with a rich, slow-cooked beef ribs ragout and finished with parmesan cheese.

SALMONE ALLA SICILIANA

Pan-seared salmon cooked in a sauce of fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, black olives, and Italian parsley. Served with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes.

RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI

Fresh homemade ravioli filled with high quality imported ricotta cheese and spinach in a delicate butter sauce topped with crispy sage, marinara sauce and Italian Parmesan cheese (*vegetarian) 6 pieces per portion

POLLO ALLA CALABRESE – CALABRIAN CHICKEN

Two tender boneless premium quality organic chicken thighs (no hormones, no antibiotics), crusted with fennel seeds, coriander seeds, mixed Italian herbs, and ginger. Served with roasted potatoes.

SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE

Spaghetti pasta in a delicate white wine sauce with fresh clams, parsley and just a touch of chili flakes.

RISOTTO DI TERRA

Slow-cooked Italian Carnaroli rice with zucchini, pancetta, and asparagus, finished with Parmesan cheese and served on a tomato and sage bisque.

ZUPPA DI PESCE – SEAFOOD CIOPPINO STEW

Our best selection of local fish, clams, salmon, prawns and calamari gently stewed in our fresh lobster sauce with a touch of marinara. Served with two crostini

PETRALE SOLE PICCATA

Whole fillet lightly dusted in seasoned flour, cooked with a delicate sauce made with white wine, capers, butter, lemon and parsley. Served with mascarpone cheese risotto.

LASAGNA

Traditional Italian baked lasagna, layers of homemade pasta sheets with fresh imported Italian mozzarella cheese, béchamel, ground beef, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

Thinly sliced raw premium quality beef filet, marinated in Italian extra virgin olive oil and lemon, topped with arugula and capers and served with freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese

POLPETTE

Homemade seasoned 100% ground beef meatballs simmered in a basil marinara sauce, served with two slices of toasted baguette.

GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA

Homemade traditional Italian potato dumplings in a delicious Gorgonzola cheese sauce. Topped with toasted walnuts (*vegetarian)

CALAMARI FRITTI

Fried breaded tender-crisp squid served with our famous homemade fresh marinara sauce

BRUSCHETTA ALLA VESPUCCI

Chopped fresh tomatoes and grilled eggplants marinated in Italian extra virgin olive oil, garlic, black pepper and fresh basil, served on four toasted baguette slices (*vegetarian)

ARUGULA SALAD

Arugula, asparagus and peas, topped with goat cheese, tossed with lemon vinaigrette (*vegetarian)

PARMIGIANA DI MELENZANE - EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Eggplant slices dipped in eggs and flour, fried and layered with our fresh tomato sauce, imported Italian mozzarella cheese and Italian Parmesan cheese. Served with sautéed broccoli (*vegetarian)

spaghetti marinara sauce (side portion)

INSALATA DI CESARE

Romaine heart with creamy Cesar dressing, topped with anchovies and crunchy croutons

BURRATA CHEESE MOZZARELLA

Imported Italian fresh burrata mozzarella cheese, served with a roasted eggplant slice and a fresh tomato slice and basil sauce (*vegetarian)

Roasted potatoes

INSALATA MISTA

Fresh mixed greens tossed with Italian dressing (made from Italian extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar), red onion, shaved carrot, and tomato wedges. (*vegetarian)

SOUP OF THE DAY

Mixed roasted vegetables

Sautéed spinach

(with a touch of garlic and chili flakes)

Sautéed broccoli

(with a touch of garlic and chili flakes)