Dress Code: Upscale Casual
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DINNER
APPETIZERS
FRIED CALAMARI
prepared “the cafe way”- served with our homemade marinara sauce- you won’t find any better!
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
fresh homemade raviolis filled with an aromatic pumpkin filling served in a light cream sauce.
TUSCAN ROLLS
sweet italian sausage, escarole, cannelloni beans and ricotta rolled in a crispy pasta sheet finished with a balsamic fig sauce.
MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
our own homemade fresh mozzarella served with sliced vine ripe tomatoes, fire roasted red peppers and grilled bermuda onions- all drizzled with aged balsamic.
MOZZARELLA FRITTI DI CAFE COLORÉ
hand breaded mozzarella with tomato and basil served with our homemade marinara dipping sauce.
ASPARAGUS FRANCESE
egg battered asparagus finished in a lemon butter sauce with capers and sun dried tomatoes.
GAMBERI DI COLORÉ
tender shrimp wrapped in proscuitto di parma stuffed with whipped basil goat cheese, baked, then drizzled with rosemary and lemon infused olive oils.
little neck clams stuffed with herb and garlic bread crumbs- finished with a lemon butter garlic sauce.
SOUP COURSE
TUSCAN ONION SOUP
served with a mini grilled cheese focaccia.
ZUPPA DI DIA
please ask your server about tonight’s soup special
SALAD COURSE
INSALATA STAGIONALE
our blend of baby arugula, belgium endive, and radicchio accompanied by apples, crumbled gorgonzola, and spiced pumpkin seeds tossed with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic syrup.
SPINACH & ARUGULA SALAD
fresh baby spinach and roquettes tossed in Cafe’s exclusive balsamic vinaigrette - topped with shaved provolone and grilled sweet red onion.
CAESAR DI CAFE
Cafe’s ultimate caesar- garlic and herb croutons tossed with crisp romaine and pecorino cheese in our famous caesar dressing made with whole grain mustard and anchovies.
INSALATA DI CAFE
our house blend of fresh baby lettuce with tomatoes, onions, olives and cucumbers tossed in cafe’s exclusive balsamic vinaigrette.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
VERDURA FRESCA
chefs selection of mixed fresh vegetables lightly sautéed in olive oil and garlic.
SPINACH
fresh spinach prepared lightly in extra virgin olive oil and garlic then lightly salted.
very thinly sliced fresh potatoes quickly fried and lightly seasoned.
BROCCOLI RABE
fresh broccoli rabe sautéed in olive oil and garlic. available with sweet or hot sausage.
PASTA DINNER
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
black and white pasta sheets engulfed with fresh Maine lobster and ricotta in a basil tomato cream sauce.
BOLOGNESE DELLA CAFE
Cafe’s homemade sauce of fresh ground beef, pork and veal sautéed with soffrito, fresh herbs and plum tomato over rigatoni.
VEAL & SAGE RAVIOLI
prepared with crispy prosciutto, baby spinach and wild mushrooms in a chardonnay demi glaze.
LASAGNA DE GAGLIANO
a recipe handed down the Gagliano family for 3 generations - freshly made pasta sheets layered with fresh ricotta, mushrooms and our meaty house bolognese- topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
GNOCCHI DE LUCA
homemade potato and spinach gnocchi tossed with ground hot sausage, shaved garlic, fresh basil and plum tomatoes finished with a beautiful cream sauce.
SHRIMP ALMONE
fresh shrimp sautéed with broccoli rabe in a spicy garlic and oil sauce served over linguine.
PAPPARDELLE CAPONATA
large ribbons of pasta tossed with sautéed eggplant, capers, black olives and onions- finished in a homemade tomato ragout.
LINGUINI W/ CLAM SAUCE
tender little neck clams sautéed in your choice of red or white clam sauce- served over linguini.
BENSONHURST BACK-UPS
can’t decide what to get? these trusty selections from the old neighborhood are a winner every time. your choice of penne or rigatoni pasta with vodka or filetto di pomodora sauce, fettuccine alfredo or puttanesca.
DINNER
STUFFED FILET OF FLOUNDER
fresh flounder filet stuffed with fresh crabmeat and asparagus restng on a vidalia onion risottofinished with a light shrimp bisque.
TILAPIA DE CAFE COLORÉ
pan seared tilapia over sautéed spinach topped with a plum tomato bruchetta - drizzled with an aged balsamic reduction.
ORANGE ROUGHY EN CARTUCCIO
truly a beautiful dish- filet of orange roughy with julienne vegetables, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine and citrus segments baked in paper and opened at your table.
ZUPPA DE PESCE (RED OR WHITE)
a cafe coloré classic- fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and filet combined with scallions, garlic and white wine in a red or white seafood sauce- served over linguini.
SALMON MARECHIARO
pan seared fresh salmon on a bed of escarole with fresh mussels and clams finished in a light red sauce.
PESCE FRITTO AL FRESCO
an assortment of fresh shrimp and filet of flounder, seasoned and breaded in our exclusive blend of seasonings, then lightly fried- served with fresh steamed vegetables and café fries.
CHICKEN PRINCIPESSA
Bell & Evans® organic fresh breast of chicken layered with mozzarella, eggplant, proscuitto and fresh tomato in a white wine demi glaze.
CHICKEN BALSAMICO
Bell & Evans® organic fresh chicken on the bone sautéed with sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts served in a balsamic Borolo wine demi-glaze topped with toasted bread crumbs.
COUNTRY STYLE CHICKEN
Bell & Evans® organic fresh chicken on the bone roasted with sweet sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms and fresh rosemary- our exclusive recipe- available as breast-only, on-the-bone.
CHICKEN VALDOSTANA
Bell & Evans® organic chicken breast topped with proscuitto, spinach and sautéed wild onionsfinished with a chardonnay cream & topped with melted mozzarella.
WILD WEST RIBEYE
14oz bone-in certified angus beef® cowboy ribeye grilled to perfectiontopped with café’s exclusive steak sauceserved with fresh seasonal vegetables & garlic smashed potatoes.
CAFE FILET
8oz certified angus beef® filet wrapped in pancetta grilled to perfection- served with gorgonzola potato croquettes and wilted arugula drizzled with red wine syrup.
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB STEAK
boneless certified angus beef® short rib steak over our house parmasean polentafinished with a puree of root vegetables and frizzled onions.
GRILLED FLAT-IRON PORK STEAK
fresh pork steak grilled to perfection- served over a warm cannolini bean bruchettaserved with our house made spiced apple sauce.
PADRINO’S PORK CHOP
pine nut encrusted 14oz french cut pork chop served with creamy parmesan polenta finished with a rasin hazelnut demi glaze.
VEAL COLORÉ
scaloppini of veal layered with eggplant, prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella in beautiful pesto marinara demi glaze.
VEAL SALTIMBOCA
scaloppini of veal topped with fresh spinach, prosciutto and mozzarella served in a sauce of sage, mushrooms and white wine.
HERB RACK OF LAMB
grilled new zealand marinated lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables finished with red wine demi-glaze.
MULBERRY STREET CLASSICS
your choice of chicken, veal or shrimp in traditional parmesan, francese or marsala - served with a side of pasta.
ECONOMY PROOF MENU
your choice of any appetizer, soup or salad, dinner, dessert & coffee or te