La Trattoria Old Town

Name: La Trattoria Old Town
Address: 524 Duval St, Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 296-1075
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2493 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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LaTrattoria Old Town has been serving Authentic Italian cuisine since 1983. This is our original and flagship location located in the heart of Key West at 524 Duval Street. This bistro type setting offers one of the premier intimate settings in the lower keys. All of our entrees are prepared fresh to order using only the freshest of ingredients. Our signature dish, Yellowtail snapper, is locally caught daily and prepared fresh with garlic, capers and tomatoes in a lemon white wine butter sauce--it is to die for. When dinner is over look no further than Virgilios Martini Bar, located directly behind the restaurant. Virgilios offers an extensive Martini menu along with live entertainment 7 nights a week. This sexy speak easy sits just off of Duval street and is for sure to satisfy your pallet with refreshing libations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 296-1075

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 296-1075
Website
http://www.latrattoria.us/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Bill Lay
Catering
Catered Affairs of Key West, the premiere catering company of the keys. Off site events include weddings, corporate events, charities, birthdays and anything else you might need. We can accommodate groups from 30 to 300. Please visit us at cateredaffairsofkeywest.com. <br />Director of catering.......Amy Lay
Private party contact
Amy Lay: (305) 296-2345

Location
524 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Between Fleming and Southard Street on Duval
Parking details
street parking
Entertainment
Live entertainment 7 nights a week starting at 9:30pm in Virgilios Martini Bar. Located directly behind La Trattoria Old Town.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bruschetta$11.00
Roma tomatoes, tossed with fresh basil, red onions, garlic, cucumber and extra virgin olive oil, served on toasted Italian bread
Involtini di Melanzana con Ricotta$10.50
Eggplant with a filling of ricotta cheese and roasted red peppers, baked in tomato sauce and topped with parmigiano cheese
Funghi Farciti$9.50
White mushroom caps with an Italian breadcrumb stuffing, baked in a parmigiano cream sauce
Carpaccio$16.50
Thin tenderloin of beef garnished with onion, capers, lemon, truffle oil and shaved parmigiano cheese
Antipasto della Casa$19.00
An assortment of quality Italian meat specialties, imported cheese, roasted red peppers, olives, roasted garlic and peperoncinis
Lumache della Nonna$11.00
Escargots sautéed with mushrooms, brandy, garlic and cream, topped with puff pastry
Saute di Cozze$15.00
Mussels and tai-colored peppers in a tomato, garlic, white wine butter sauce

Insalate

Insalata Paesana$10.00
Mixed greens tossed with pecans, gorgonzola cheese, red onions, apple, tomatoes and fig in a light balsamic dressing
Insalata Caprese$13.00
Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese and ripe tomatoes, topped with basil pesto and red onions
Insalata di Cesare$10.00
Crisp romaine and croutons tossed with traditional Caesar dressing
Insalata Mista$9.50
Mixed greens tossed in an Italian vinaigrette, garnished with red onions, peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, olives, peperoncini and tomatoes, topped with walnuts
Insalata di Mediterranean$10.00
Fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta cheese with an herb vinaigrette

La Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$15.50
Italian egg noodles prepared with fresh cream and parmigiano cheese
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$18.50
Potato dumpling pasta filled with gorgonzola cheese prepared with a fresh cream sauce and cloves of roasted garlic
Spaghetti al Pomodoro con Basilico$14.50
Spaghetti pasta served in a tomato garlic sauce and topped with fresh basil
Spaghetti alla Bolognese$18.50
Spaghetti pasta topped with a hearty tomato meat sauce and fresh basil
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$14.50
Spaghetti pasta with fresh garlic slivers, olive oil and a touch of red pepper flakes
Spaghetti Norma$16.50
Spaghetti pasta with fresh basil, tomatoes, onions, garlic and eggplant in a tomato sauce, topped with salted ricotta cheese
Penne Arrabbiata$14.50
Penne pasta tossed with a hot and spicy tomato garlic sauce and topped with fresh basil
Penne Venezia$27.50
Penne pasta with jumbo-lump blue crabmeat, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a cream sauce
Ravioli Trattoria$28.50
Seafood ravioli with lobster, lump crabmeat and vegetables in a seafood tomato cream sauce
Tortellini alla Romana$19.50
Cheese tortellini with smoked ham, sweet peas and fresh tomatoes in a parmigiano cream sauce
Tortellini Virgilio$22.50
Cheese tortellini with fresh sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, onions and garlic
Linguine e Vongole$19.50
Linguine pasta with fresh clams, diced tomatoes and garlic in a white wine butter sauce
Linguine con Pollo alla Parmigiana$23.50
Chicken breast, lightly breaded and pan-fried, topped with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano cheese and tomato sauce, served with linguine pasta and vegetable
Carbonara Ravioli di Pesce$27.50
Seafood ravioli with shrimp, fresh spinach and sundried tomatoes in a garlic, pancetta, cheese cream sauce

Dal Forno

Cannelloni della Casa$19.50
Cannelloni with a filling of ground veal and spinach, baked in a tomato cream sauce
Lasagna alla Bolognese$20.50
Lasagna layered with a tomato meat sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese

Il Pesce

served with rice and vegetables

Cape Sante$31.50
Sea scallops sautéed with shallots, garlic, and roma tomatoes in a scampi sauce
Dentice alla Mediterraneo$29.50
Fresh local snapper filet sautéed with capers, fresh tomatoes, garlic slivers and lemon in a white wine butter sauce
Pesce Locale$32.50
Fresh hogfish sautéed and topped with chopped artichoke hearts and spinach in a garlic parmigiana cream sauce
Gamberi alla Provenzale e Aragosta
Fresh shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh tomatoes and herbs e Provence in a white wine butter sauce served with an oven broiled lobster tail
Pesce del Giorno
Specially prepared daily to delight the senses.
Zuppa di Pesce$34.50
An assortment of seafood and shellfish, delicately steamed to perfection in a tomato bouillabaisse with julienned vegetables

La Carne

served with roasted potatoes and vegetables

Petti di Pollo o Vitello al Marsala$24.50
Your choice of chicken or veal sautéed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine cream sauce
Piccata di Petti di Pollo o Vitello$24.50
Your choice of chicken or veal sautéed with capers, lemon and fresh herbs
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia$52.50
Grilled filet mignon served with a rich tomato, mushroom, red wine demi glace topped with gorgonzola cheese
Bistecca al Pepe$49.50
New York strip steak pan seared with shallots, green peppercorn, brandy and cream
Ossobuco (when available)$38.50
Braised veal shank with onions, tomatoes and carrots in a slow roasted, veal stock wine glaze
Petti de Pollo Open-Face Saltimbanco$27.50
Two chicken breasts pan seared and then roasted, topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh arugula, diced onions, parmigiana cheese, herbed extra virgin olive oil and finished with a balsamic reduction

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and experience last night! Excellent service from start to finish. The food was tasty-prepared correctly with authentic flavors. No complaints at all - hope to be able to eat here again on our trip!
DC
DaveC
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was exceptional and worth the price. Definitely we'll be returning.
JW
JaniceW
Wilmington
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had hogfish which was excellent. I did scrape some sauce off because I prefer fish with very little sauce. Did not keep me from enjoying every bite
H
Hickory
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience4
The waiter gave us the wrong food then the kitchen took too long to give us the right food. Then the manager tried to charge us for the wrong food.
KW
KellyW
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience1
Exploding Roman birthday candle and stench that filled the room. Not romantic at all. Avoid this place. Not as advertised.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first trip back since Covid. La Trattoria is one of our favorites and continues to be after this meal. The hogfish was excellent, as I remembered it. My wife’s fettuccine Alfredo was perfect. The wines by the glass were good. The desert was very good. The service was excellent.
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BRUCEB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food1service4ambience3
We purchased lobster and crab Ravioli. It was extremely over cooked. Ate only part of it. Would have asked to have it taken back and asked for something else but that is something we never do. We just don't ever go back to the restaurant. Very disappointed We have been here 2 weeks eating out half the time and this was the only POOR dinner.
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LisaS
Key West
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite when in KW! Love everything about this place!
PF
PatF1025
Orlando
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
not great not awful- not fine dining nice wait staff
GB
GeorganneB
Ottawa
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food. Reasonably priced. Great service from Andrea.
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DSRoss
Charlotte
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was spectacular…as were the food and drinks. I had a lemon drop martini and had the tile fish special and the soup special. This restaurant always does an excellent job.
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Gr8lady
Naples
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was the best! All of us enjoyed everything about it. Great food, delicious bread and fabulous service by Natalia. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially for a resort area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was delicious as always. However we were disappointed that Lasagna and Chicken Parmigiana were not available. We were told the Lasagna would be ready to serve in an hour. We arrived at 6:30 so a little disappointed. Our server was attentive as were others in restaurant. We did think the noise level was higher than in previous visits.
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PatB
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! Our server, Joshua was awesome. He knew that we weren’t in a hurry so he timed everything perfectly. Will definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic The waiter was excellent ! We’ll definitely go back
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RichardD
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was delicious! Everything was awesome and will be going back.
MO
MichaelO
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Martin is an outstanding server and made sure this special birthday dinner was a real class affair. He even delivered dessert with fireworks flair. Food and ambiance was excellent. We will be back.
MM
MimiM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Very impressed that our reservation was successful. Waited forever for the Martini I ordered, and finally cancelled it and got wine that our waiter poured for me. Other tables had their drinks in a timely fashion. We waited 75 minutes for our apps then another lengthy period for dinner. One wonders if the food remained under the heat lamps. One other waiter was on top of serving her tables and we saw people seated & served who then left before we got our dinner. A busy Monday night might require more servers.
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Diner
Chicago
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Seated right next to hostess stand when there were many other open tables. Felt like we had dinner with the hostess and were on display for all guests entering the restaurant. Calamari app was good, but a bit of a small portion size. My wife’s gnocchi was amazing. My seafood rav was good, not great. Servicer was amazing.
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DebbieW
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been eating here for several years and the food is always on point. Server was very good also. We will be back.
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FredrickK
Atlanta Metro
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent. Cocktails and wine are among the best in Key West. We have been regular visitors here for over 20 years. The food is amazingly consistent. The seafood dishes are extremely well done and the pasta is perfect. The cannoli is really good. I highly recommend la trattoria. It’s great food at at a great value.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Birthday. Great place for window table for birthdays. Food is always top notch. Service was good but slow - maybe short handed. Overall a favorite of our in town. I’ll be back for sure
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DinnerOnce
Greensboro
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food and service. Acoustics are not good. Difficult to have a conversation without shouting.
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JulieW
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places in Key West. Food is always amazing; and this visit did not disappoint. Martin (hope I spelled that correctly) took good carro us - always readily available - without hovering. We'll be back on our next visit to Key West.
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beckyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walter , our waitstaff, did an excellent job!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian ever
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I was seated in the table that I asked for in the bar the food was good. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed ourselves very much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious dinner with excellent service.
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AshleyC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! All the waitstaff were very nice and attentive. Super cute little Italian place right on Duval street. Would absolutely go back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great meal!!
DR
DonnaR
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Wonderful food-always is good. Little noisy. Service excellent-highly recommended.
SH
StephanieH
Key West
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We are locals in Key West and always enjoy dining a La Tratt. The night we were there our server was new and he did an excellent job attending to our table of 8. The food was really good. Everyone had fish - grouper special, and hogfish. Keep up the good experience!
MA
MichaelA
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very busy and loud. Food was OK; martini was perfect. Due to being busy things came out slow. Even in a party of 2 we had to speak loudly to hear each other
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SteveT
Italy
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Your oven was broken so it took over an hour for our food to come out. The waiter had told us that so we dealt with it. BUT my granddaughter need a little extra marinara sauce for her meal and the waiter told us he had to charge us for it. Grant it it was only $2 but that’s not the point, the point is we we’re willing to wait over an hour for our meals. Are you kidding me? Pretty petty don’t you think.
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Papa
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and service was superb. We’ll look forward to eating there every week.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific hostesses and wait staff! Everyone was very attentive. They consistently refilled our water and bread. The food was delicious. It was a wonderful atmosphere too! The next time we visit Key West we will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, and quite a good value for what we had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best meal that I had in years.
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donaldb
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and price
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LaurieI
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We first had martini’s at the bar and they were exceptionally good. Moved over to the restaurant for dinner and they were very busy, but service was great. Both our dinners were out of this world good. Definitely look forward to going back next time in Key West.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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La Trattoria Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 296-1075.

La Trattoria Old Town is rated 4.6 stars by 2493 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 296-1075

524 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Cross street
Between Fleming and Southard Street on Duval
Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
street parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Bill Lay
Entertainment
Live entertainment 7 nights a week starting at 9:30pm in Virgilios Martini Bar. Located directly behind La Trattoria Old Town.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.latrattoria.us/
Phone number
(305) 296-1075
Catering
Catered Affairs of Key West, the premiere catering company of the keys. Off site events include weddings, corporate events, charities, birthdays and anything else you might need. We can accommodate groups from 30 to 300. Please visit us at cateredaffairsofkeywest.com. <br />Director of catering.......Amy Lay
Private party contact
Amy Lay: (305) 296-2345

La Trattoria Old Town

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Cannoli Ripieni

Fettuccine Alfredo

Spaghetti alla Bolognese

Zuppa

Zuppa del Giorno

Antipasti

Bruschetta$11.00

Involtini di Melanzana con Ricotta$10.50

Funghi Farciti$9.50

Carpaccio$16.50

Antipasto della Casa$19.00

Lumache della Nonna$11.00

Saute di Cozze$15.00

Insalate

Insalata Paesana$10.00

Insalata Caprese$13.00

Insalata di Cesare$10.00

Insalata Mista$9.50

Insalata di Mediterranean$10.00

La Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$15.50

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$18.50

Spaghetti al Pomodoro con Basilico$14.50

Spaghetti alla Bolognese$18.50

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$14.50

Spaghetti Norma$16.50

Penne Arrabbiata$14.50

Penne Venezia$27.50

Ravioli Trattoria$28.50

Tortellini alla Romana$19.50

Tortellini Virgilio$22.50

Linguine e Vongole$19.50

Linguine con Pollo alla Parmigiana$23.50

Carbonara Ravioli di Pesce$27.50

Dal Forno

Cannelloni della Casa$19.50

Lasagna alla Bolognese$20.50

Il Pesce

Cape Sante$31.50

Dentice alla Mediterraneo$29.50

Pesce Locale$32.50

Gamberi alla Provenzale e Aragosta

Pesce del Giorno

Zuppa di Pesce$34.50

La Carne

Petti di Pollo o Vitello al Marsala$24.50

Piccata di Petti di Pollo o Vitello$24.50

Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia$52.50

Bistecca al Pepe$49.50

Ossobuco (when available)$38.50

Petti de Pollo Open-Face Saltimbanco$27.50

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