Luciano's - Charlotte

Antipasti

• Mussels$13.00

  Your choice of "BIANCO" white wine sauce, or "ROSSO" tomato garlic broth

• Baked Goat Cheese Pomodoro$8.00

  Baked herbed goat cheese, toasted garlic ciabatta bread

• Calamari Fritti$13.00

  Hand-battered and fried with zucchini, aioli, pomodoro sauce

• Carpaccio*$15.00

  Black Angus raw beef tenderloin, shaved authentic parmigiano, baby arugula, crispy capers, truffle oil, aioli

Insalate

Add Chicken for $6, Shrimp for $8, or Salmon for $9

• Zuppa del Giorno$6.00

  Fresh from chef's stash!

• Chopped$8.00

  Crisp romaine and iceberg, fresh garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, Italian vinaigrette

• Caesar$8.00

  Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, authentic parmigiano, classic Caesar dressing

• Caprese$11.00

  Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, aged balsamic reduction, E.V.O.O.

• Wedge$8.00

  Fresh iceberg, chopped tomatoes, bacon, creamy authentic parmigiano dressing, crumbled gorgonzola cheese

• Mista$8.00

  Fresh mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, diced tomatoes, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Insalate Grandi

• Baby Spinach & Blackened Chicken$16.00

  Strawberries, dried cranberries, almonds, sherry vinaigrette, gorgonzola crumbles

• Lean Chicken / Shrimp Caesar$14.00

  Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, authentic parmigiano, classic Caesar dressing

• Italian Cobb$16.00

  Grilled chicken breast, hearts of romaine, eggs, avocado, prosciutto, tomatoes, pancetta, gorgonzola crumbles, blue cheese dressing

• Grilled Scottish Salmon*$17.00

  On a bed of mixed greens, diced tomatoes, feta cheese, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

Specialità della Casa

Add a Chopped, Caesar, Wedge salad, or Soup for $5

• Chilean Sea Bass$26.00

  Pan seared sea bass with parsnip purée, roasted cipollini onions, French green beans, dill, crispy caper sauce

• Scottish Salmon Oreganata*$16.00

  Herb crusted, grilled asparagus, creamy mashed potatoes, salmoriglio sauce

• Eggplant Parmigiana$16.00

  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, authentic parmigiano, side of capellini pomodoro

• Chicken / Veal Piccata$15.00

  Lemon butter, capers, diced tomatoes, fresh parsley over garlic sautéed spinach

• Chicken / Veal Marsala$15.00

  Crimini mushrooms, marsala wine, veal jus over garlic sautéed spinach

• Chicken / Veal Parmigiana$15.00

  Fresh mozzarella, marinara, fresh basil over capellini pasta

• Blackened Scottish Salmon*$18.00

  Over linguine with Italian sausage, broccoli, and vodka tomato cream sauce

• Steak & Wedge*$18.00

  Grilled beef tenderloin, crispy onions, over iceberg wedge with bacon, blue cheese, diced tomato

• Zuppa di Mare*$20.00

  Fresh fish with mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops, tomato broth, garlic bread

Artisan Pasta

Add a Chopped, Caesar, Wedge salad, or Soup for $5

• Fettuccine Alfredo$12.00

  Butter, cream, authentic Parmigiano, nutmeg

• Rigatoni Salsiccia$14.00

  Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, spicy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella

• Linguine Carbonara$13.00

  With applewood smoked bacon, onion, and peas with cream sauce

• Capellini Bolognese$13.00

  Homemade meat sauce, authentic Parmigiano

• Chicken / Shrimp Fra Diavolo$15.00

  Spaghetti, Brandy, marinara, and a touch of cream

• Spaghetti & Meatballs$14.00

  Handmade braised meatballs, San Marzano tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh herbs

• Baked Penne$15.00

  Grilled chicken, blue cheese Alfredo, broccoli, toasted bread crumbs

• Lasagna Coco Pazzo$16.00

  Fresh cut pappardelle, Italian cheeses topped with our signature bolognese sauce

Pizzas & Flat Breads

Your choice of classic Napoletana Pizza for $15 or thin-crust flat bread for $14. Add a Chopped, Caesar, Wedge salad, or Soup for $5

• Margherita

  Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil

• Pepperoni

  Pepperoni, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano

• Funghi

  House selection of mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, truffle oil

• Prosciutto

  (add $2) Thinly hand-sliced San Daniele prosciutto, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, apple slices, arugula, grape tomatoes

• Smoked Chicken

  Grape tomatoes, bacon, feta cheese, authentic parmigiano dressing

• Vegetariana

  Fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, sundried tomatoes

• Tutto Carne

  Fresh mozzarella, bacon, salami, pepperoni, green olives, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce

• Tomato Mozzarella

  Authentic parmigiano, fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella

Panini

Add a Chopped, Caesar, Wedge salad, or Soup for $5

• Italian Sausage$12.00

  Peppers, onions and melted smoked mozzarella and French fries

• Italian$12.00

  Thinly sliced provolone, prosciutto San Daniele, salami, arugula, tomato, red onion, and French fries

• Blackened Chicken$12.00

  Arugula, red onion, tomato, mayo, and French fries