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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Rule’s Garlic Bread Ciabatta

5
infused with citrus, peppercorn, & herbs, freshly grated parm, served with vodka sauce

White Bean Bruschetta

13
balsamic drizzle, fresh parmesan cheese, toasted baguette

Fried Broccoli Baffle

12
flaky lemon salt, creamy cashew aioli

Spinach Artichoke Dip

15
wood fired with mozzarella, parmesan, & toasted baguette

Ravioli of the Week

15

Calamari Fritti

17
flash fried with pepperoncini, served with house made marinara and grilled lemon

Crab Cake

20
over lobster cream, topped with bruschetta & arugula, served with grilled lemon

Cast Iron House Meatballs

15
veal, wagyu, and pork mix in house made marinara with parmesan and mozzarella

Salads

small | full

Caesar

9 | 15
fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, house made croutons

House

9 | 15
romaine, bruschetta, cucumber, carrots, roasted red peppers, Italian vinaigrette

Chopped

10 | 18
romaine, gorgonzola, bruschetta, kalamata olives, fried pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, walnuts, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette

Blue Cheese

— | 16
iceberg, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, bruschetta, balsamic glaze, candied chili pancetta, crispy onion strings

Pastas

ADD PROTEIN TO ANY PASTA
Grilled Chicken +6
Grilled Shrimp +12
Chicken Parmesan +12
Petit Filet* +25
Salmon* +15
Signature House Meatballs +8

GLUTEN SENSITIVE PASTA
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST +3

Spaghetti Pomodoro

17
house made red sauce, fresh basil, san marzano tomatoes

Alfredo

17
fettuccini, pecorino, romano, house made garlic cream sauce, parmesan

Penne Vodka

18
house made spicy vodka sauce, thyme, rosemary, sundried tomatoes, parmesan

Cajun Pasta

18
fettuccini, peppers, onions, spinach, house made gorgonzola cream sauce

Specialty Pastas

Shrimp Scampi

28
served over spaghetti in a white wine lobster cream sauce with butter and sundried tomatoes

Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatball

23
spaghetti, marinara, parmesan, house veal, wagyu, and pork meatball

Bolognese Rigatoni

24
house beef bolognese, fresh basil, san marzano tomatoes, whipped ricotta

Fresh Pasta of the Week

MKT

Signature Dish

Nonna’s Lasagne

24
Nonna’s favorite dish with a twist - made with vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, and rolled with beef bolognese & baked to crisp edges

Plates

Carciofi Picatta

28
pan roasted chicken, artichoke hearts, white wine lemon sauce, capers, served with spaghetti aglio olio

Bianco Marsala

30
pan roasted chicken, prosciutto, mozzarella, marsala wild mushroom sauce, served with spaghetti aglio olio

Chicken Parmesan

26
crispy breast, spaghetti, house made spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, basil

Wood Fired Pizza

GLUTEN SENSITIVE PIZZA DOUGH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST +5

Classic Pie

16
house made marinara, mozzarella

Margherita

18
olive oil & garlic, tomato, basil, mozzarella

Pepperoni Pie

17
mozzarella, house made marinara, pepperoni

White Pie

20
spinach, artichokes, red onions, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, parmesan

Parma Ham & Fig Jam

22
prosciutto, parmesan, mozzarella, truffle oil, spinach, drizzled with balsamic glaze

Meatball

25
mozzarella, veal, wagyu, & pork meatballs, house made marinara, basil, parmesan

Steaks

“Steaks” and “More Than Steaks” are Each Served With Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and Your Choice of Sauce

Black Angus Filet 7 oz*

35

Hanger Steak 8 oz*

29

Prime Angus Bone In Ribeye 14oz*

39
Make It Butter Poached
+10

More Than Steaks

Parmesan Crusted Scallops*

MKT

Lemon Pepper Salmon*

30

Tuscan Marinated Twin Pork Chops*

32
ADD ONS TO ANY STEAK OR MORE THAN STEAK
Grilled Shrimp +12, Crab Cake +15

Shared Sides

Asparagus

9
tomato beurre blanc, parmesan

Sauteed Broccoli

8
butter, garlic

Sauteed Spinach

8
olive oil, garlic

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

9

Spaghetti and House Made Red Sauce

8

Spaghetti and House Made Alfredo Sauce

9

Spaghetti Aglio Olio

7

House Sauces

Truffle Foamy Butter

Balsamic Glaze

Tomato Beurre Blanc

Marsala Demi Glaze

Lobster Cream Sauce

We proudly use locally grown produce. *Note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Kindly alert us to any allergies. 3% Processing Fee will be added to all credit card transactions, thank you for understanding. Menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.