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A Night in Italy

Enjoy a Four Course Tour Through Italy

First(s) (Select 1 dish)
Any extra dish costs $10.00/person.
Magic Bread

Old World Focaccia, Finished With Garlic Confit Butter, Fresh Herbs, and Flaky Maldon Salt

Flour  Water  Yeast  Salt  Butter  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Calabrian Chiles  Garlic  Parsley  Oregano  Thyme  Garlic Salt  Onion Powder  Cayenne Pepper
Beef Carpaccio

Thinly Sliced Filet, Fresh Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cured Lemon Vinaigrette, Cured Egg Yolk

Beef  Arugula  Salt Pepper  Egg Yolk  Vinegar  Lemon  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Parmigiano Reggiano
Charcuterie Board

Seasonal and Local Selections of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Fruits, Nuts, Spreads, Breads, and Crackers Thoughtfully Arranged

Variable
Calamari Fritti

Crispy Fried Parmesan Crusted Calamari Rings & Tentacles, Served with Pomodoro & Lemon Herb Aioli

Calamari  Parmigiano Reggiano  Flour  Egg  Bread Crumb  Salt  Pepper  Chile Flake  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Lemon  Lemon Zest  Garlic  Tomato  Basil  Carrot  Onion  Celery
Nonna's Meatballs

Giant Veal, Pork and Beef Meatball, Served with Pomodoro

Veal  Pork  Beef  Bread Crumb  Milk  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Parmigiano Reggiano  Tomatoes  Basil  Parsley  Garlic  Egg  
Stacked Eggplant

Eggplant, Panko, Pomodoro, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil

Eggplant Panko Pomodoro Parmesano Reggiano Fresh Mozzarella
Second(s) (Select 2 dishes)
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Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Arugula Tossed in a Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette, Finished with Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Arugula Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt Pepper Parmigiano-reggiano
Caprese

Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Fresh Heirloom Tomato or Roasted Roma Tomato (seasonal)

Mozzarella  Salt  Pepper  Basil  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Tomato  Parmigiano Reggiano  Pine Nuts
Beet Carpaccio

Roasted And Compressed Beets. Lemon Vinaigrette, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Beets Lemon Arugula Parmesano Reggiano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Caesar Salad

Crispy Romaine, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Handmade Dressing, Toasted Parmesan Brioche, Croutons, Fresh Cracked Pepper

Romaine Lettuce  Parmigiano Reggiano  Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Salt  Pepper  Egg Yolks  Dijon  Anchovies  Worcestershire Sauce
Seasonal Fruit and Goat Cheese Salad

Seasonal Greens & Herbs, Seasonal Fruit, Local Honey, Fresh Goat Cheese, Candied Lemon Zest,Lemon Vinaigrette, Toasted Walnuts

Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Lemon  Vinegar  Greens  Goat Cheese  Walnuts  Sugar  Figs  Honey  Seasonal Herbs  Dijon Mustard
Main(s) (Select 2 dishes)
Seared Ribeye with Chile, Garlic, and Herb Butter

Seared Ribeye with Chile Garlic & Herb Butter Served with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Red Skins & Green Beans with Chile and Garlic

Beef  Garlic  Calabrian Chile  Rosemary  Salt  Pepper
Spaghetti Carbonara

Guanciale (Cured Pork Jowl), Egg Yolk, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Fresh Cracked Pepper

Guanciale (Cured Pork Jowl)  Egg Yolk  Parmigiano Reggiano  Pecorino Romano  Fresh Cracked Pepper  Egg  Flour
Pesce al' Aqua Pazza (Whole Poached Branzino in Tomato and Herb Broth)

Whole Branzino Poached in White Wine & Tomato Broth, Fennel, Garlic, Freshe Herbs

Fish  Tomato  Pinot Grigio  Garlic  Fennel  Parsley  Basil  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rigatoni and Short Rib Ragu

Braised Short Rib, Poix, Red Wine, San Marzano Tomato, Rigatoni, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Short Ribs Red Wine San Marzano Tomato Rigatoni Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Four Cheese Mezzaluna

Mezzaluna Pasta, Filled With Ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, and Buratta, served in Fonduta and Pomodoro

Durum Wheat Flour Ricotta Cheese Parmigiano-reggiano Mozzarella Gorgonzola Eggs Heavy Cream Tomato Basil Garlic Olive Oil Salt Black Pepper
Chicken or Steak Marsala

Chicken Breast, Filet, Mushroom, Marsala, Demi*** Please Specify Chicken or Steak ***

Beef Chicken Demi Glac Mushroom
Finish (s) (Select 1 dish)
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Seasonal Fruit Panzanella with White Wine Zebaggione

Macerated Seasonal Fruits, Almond Biscotti, Fresh Basil & Mint, White Wine Zebaggione

Seasonal Fruit  Eggs  Vino Santo  Basil  Mint  Flour  Sugar  Almonds
Chocolate Pot de Creme

Semi Sweet & Dark Chocolate Custard, Served With Fresh Berries, & Crystalized Mint

Eggs  Milk  Chocolate  Salt  Mint  Sugar  Seasonal Berries
Seasonal Tiramisu

Fall September - NovemberPumkin Whipped Mascarpone, Espersso and Rumchata Soaked Lady Fingers, Grated White Chocolate and Cinnamon Winter December - February White Chocolate & Peppermint W...

Lady Fingers Mascarpone Chocolate Seasonal Ingredients
Tiramisu

Whipped Mascarpone, Lady Fingers, Cocoa, Espresso, Dark Rum

Whipped Mascarpone  Lady Fingers  Cocoa  Espresso  Dark Rum
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Russell F.

Russell F.

Athens, Ohio 5.0
American British Chinese French Indian Italian Japanese Korean Mexican
Available from Mar 13, 2026
Minimum order $200.00

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