Cafe Carolina

Antipasti - Appetizers

• Soup of the Day

  Non-dairy vegetarian soup ask about today's selection.

  • CupUSD 5.65
  • BowlUSD 6.75

• Insalata Verde House SaladUSD 6.25

  Organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with shaved parmesan.

• Semplice di Spinaci Spinach SaladUSD 8.20

  Organic spinach, red onion, mushrooms, walnuts, and a warm shallot vinaigrette, topped with salted ricotta.

• Insalata Romana Roman SaladUSD 9.35

  Romaine, radicchio, dried figs, walnuts and red onions, tossed with a creamy gorgonzola dressing.

• Burrata InvernaleUSD 10.95

  Fresh burrata (mozzarella with a creamy center), heirloom tomatoes, pesto, shaved parmesan.

• Insalata Rossa Beet SaladUSD 8.95

  Beets, cannellini beans, caramelized onions, topped with salted ricotta.

• Insalata di Parma Parma SaladUSD 11.95

  Sliced imported Parma prosciutto topped with organic arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, and sprinkled with shaved parmesan.

• Bruschetta Invernale (pronounced brusketta)USD 9.75

  Two pieces buttered crostini topped with crimini mushrooms, macadamia nut spread, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese.

• Arancini Fried Rice BallsUSD 10.25

  Appetizer of arborio rice stuffed with carrots, peas, parsley, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, marinara.

Pastas

Primi - Pastas

Substitute gluten-free pasta add $1.25; allow extra time to prepare.

• Ravioli CremaschiUSD 14.85

  Authentic regional ravioli stuffed with a sweet filling of amaretti, raisins, citron and parmesan cheese, served in a sage-brown butter sauce.

• Pizzoccheri*USD 14.95

  Lots of fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, splash of lemon juice, olive oil, and parmesan.

• StrozzapretiUSD 14.50

  Homemade ricotta and spinach gnocchi baked in a porcini and white mushroom-cream sauce.

• Gnocchi GorgonzolaUSD 13.25

  Homemade classic Italian-style potato dumplings in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. A favorite!

• Rigatoni al PolloUSD 14.25

  Tube pasta, diced organic chicken breast, broccoli, leeks, tomatoes, parmesan, white wine sauce.

• Linguine all'Adriatico*USD 15.65

  Linguine with tomatoes, garlic, basil and shrimp in a white wine sauce.

• Tagliatelle alla ThomasUSD 14.25

  Flat pasta with homemade organic chicken meatballs and marinara sauce.

• Rigatoni alla ButteraUSD 13.25

  Tube pasta with pork sausage, onion, mushrooms and pink sauce.

• Lasagna alla Bolognese*USD 14.95

  Layers of homemade organic pasta, Angus beef ragù, marinara and béchamel sauce.

• Tagliatelle alla BologneseUSD 14.50

  Flat pasta with Angus beef ragù, crushed tomatoes, butter, and parmesan.

• Penne with Butter or Olive OilUSD 9.95

  Plain and simple, with or without cheese.

The Classics

Choice of Penne, Linguine or Homemade Organic Gnocchi Price shown is for pasta; for gnocchi add $2. Add chicken or shrimp add $3.50.

• MarinaraUSD 11.85

  Traditional tomato

• ArrabbiataUSD 11.85

  Spicy marinara

• AlfredoUSD 11.95

  Shallots, cream, parmesan

• PinkUSD 11.95

  Marinara, cream

• PuttanescaUSD 13.25

  Capers, olives, anchovies, marinara

• Carbonara*USD 13.35

  Eggs, pancetta, parmesan

• PestoUSD 13.50

  Basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan; or vegan

• FunghiUSD 13.25

  White mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, shallots and cream

• SorrentinaUSD 13.25

  Marinara, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella; especially good with gnocchi

Entrees & Pizzas

Secondi - Entrees

All entrées served with roasted rosemary potatoes and a seasonal vegetable. Sub veggie for potato add $1.

• Pollo al MarsalaUSD 17.50

  Organic half chicken braised in a Marsala wine sauce with dried figs.

• Tagliata al Pepe VerdeUSD 16.25

  Grilled Angus flat iron steak, served sliced and topped with a green peppercorn sauce.

• Agnello al BalsamicoUSD 29.95

  Grilled lamb chops with balsamic reduction sauce.

• Sogliola alla LivorneseUSD 15.25

  Filet of sole braised with crushed tomatoes, black olives, capers, garlic, and basil.

• Scallopine al Limone e CapperiUSD 14.95

  Pork tenderloin with a lemon-caper sauce.

Le Pizze

Regular pizzas are approximately 11" individual pies. Gluten-free are 10". Both crusts contain no soy, dairy or eggs. While we take every precaution to keep GF products separate, including baking GF pizzas on a dedicated stone, please understand we cannot absolutely guarantee their purity. Sub gluten-free crust add $2. Sub gluten-free crust add $2.

• MargheritaUSD 10.95

  Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and parmesan.

• NapoletanaUSD 11.95

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, anchovies, sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

• FunghiUSD 13.50

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, red onion, parmesan, parsley.

• GorgonzolaUSD 13.75

  Walnuts, caramelized onion, fresh mozzarella, fresh sage, and gorgonzola cheese.

• IsabellaUSD 13.95

  Marinara, grilled eggplant, artichokes, roasted red bell peppers, goat cheese.

• BiancaUSD 14.50

  Fresh mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, arugula, olive oil, shaved parmesan.

• SalsicciaUSD 12.95

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted red bell peppers, parmesan, parsley, and choice of pepperoni or Italian sausage.

• CalzoneUSD 13.75

  Marinara, ricotta (with beaten egg), fresh mozzarella, artichokes, turkey sausage, caramalized onions, parmesan, olive oil.

Add Toppings

• ArtichokesUSD 2.00

• Goat cheeseUSD 3.00

• MushroomsUSD 2.00

• Italian sausageUSD 2.00

• ChickenUSD 3.50

• Grilled eggplantUSD 2.00

• Kalamata olivesUSD 2.00

• ShrimpUSD 3.50

• PepperoniUSD 2.25

• AnchoviesUSD 1.00

• Roasted red bell peppersUSD 2.00

• Fresh mozzarellaUSD 2.00

• PeppeoniUSD 2.25

Sauces

Fresh Pasta & Sauces

Homemade Pastas

available in 8 oz. batches (rule of thumb: 1 portion - 4 oz. per person)

• Plain

  Spinach, Black (squid ink)

  • Starting atUSD 4.00

• Sun-dried Tomato

  Buckwheat

  • Starting atUSD 4.00

Fresh Sauces

8 oz.

• MarinaraUSD 8.00

  Arra Bbiata

• FunghiUSD 9.50

  Buttera

• Pesto

  • 4 ozUSD 5.00