Casa Calabria

Name: Casa Calabria
Address: 4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33308
Telephone: (954) 982-2191
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1150 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Casa Calabria is Fort Lauderdale’s most authentic Italian dining experience. Founded on our family’s recipes, Chef Adriano Serra transports you to Italy with Southern Italian dishes like homemade Calamari Fritti, Ricotta Gnocchi, Bolognese, Branzino flown in fresh from the Mediterranean Sea, and our divine homemade Tiramisu. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner on our beachfront terrace or dancing along to the live music in our piano bar, you're guaranteed an experience to remember. Come by tonight, have dinner, and welcome to the family!

Entertainment: Be whisked away with live piano Wednesday-Sunday starting at 8pm on with piano by Sal and Giovanni Fazio, and other entertainers.

Premium Happy Hour: Tuesday-Sunday from 5-7, where you can enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails, beer, and wine, and specially priced appetizers in our bar area.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Live Entertainment Wed–Thursday, Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Friday-Saturday 8:00pm - closing
Phone number
(954) 982-2191
Website
http://www.casacalabriaftl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Adriano Serra
Catering
Full catering is available including table decor, lighting, live music, djs, ice sculptures, espresso bars, gelato stands, carving stations, and more.
Private party facilities
We gladly accommodate groups of up to 30 people in our in-house dining area or bar area. We also offer fully private events in our ballroom, penthouses, cabana area, or at your private event space.
Private party contact
Melanie Santos: (877) 834-0391

Location
4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Neighborhood
Galt Mile
Cross street
Located inside Ocean Manor Beach Resort
Parking details
Complimentary valet, with validation. We also offer self-parking in our lot directly across the street.
Entertainment
Piano Bar. Live music.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Burrata Fatta a Mano$16.00
Traditional Southern Italian Cheese made from fresh mozzarella and cream topped with fresh basil and olive oil served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.
Calamari Fritti$15.00
Hand cut calamari, lightly dusted and deep fried served with our homemade marinara sauce.
Polipo Alla Griglia$15.00
Octopus grilled to perfection with olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt & pepper. Served with fresh mixed greens.
Mozzarella in Carrozza$16.00
Fresh mozzarella cradled in bread and lightly fried to perfection served with our homemade marinara sauce.
Arancini di Sicilia$12.00
Hand rolled rice balls stuffed with Ragu (marinated ground beef sauce) and mozzarella. Served with our homemade marinara sauce.
Portobello al Vino Rosso$16.00
Imported Portobello mushrooms simmered in a red wine, garlic and truffle pesto.
Carpaccio di Carne*$17.00
Hand sliced raw beef tenderloin served with arugula, truffle oil topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Ortaggi alla Griglia$14.00
Medley of grilled vegetables, eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, onions and asparagus served with extra virgin olive oil and garlic.
Salmone Affumicato*$17.00
Smoked salmon served with red onion, capers, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon.
Polenta Tri-colori$13.00
Fresh oven baked polenta served with gorgonzola cheese, fontina cheese, homemade pesto Genovese with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.
Polpette$14.00
Aunt Pierina's simmering Italian meatballs with the perfect blend of beef and pork. Served with fresh tomato sauce, basil and ricotta cheese.
Melanzana alla Sorrentina$14.00
Opened grilled, layered eggplants with precisely cut and grilled tomatoes tied together with melted mozzarella and prosciutto, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Insalate Fresche

Insalata Caprese$12.00
Fresh Made Mozzarella Rolled and Sliced Layered with Juicy Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Pomodoro$11.00
Precisely Cut Tomato Wedges Tossed with Red Onion, Olive Oil, Our Blend of Italian Herbs and Special Sicilian Dressing.
Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine Hearts Tossed with Crostini and Fresh Caesar Dressing Topped with Shave Parmesan Cheese.
Insalata Tre Colori$11.00
Arugula Tossed with Red Lettuce and Endive.
Insalata Siciliana$11.00
Fennel Tossed with Arugula Mixed with Diced Oranges, Pecorino Cheese, Fesh Lemons and Olive Oil.

Pasta Fatta in Casa

Rigatoni with Tomato Basil$18.00
Rigatoni Pasta Cooked Al Dente Served with Homemade Tomato Sauce.
Orecchiette, Rapini & Salsiccia$20.00
Typical of Southern Italy, Orecchiette Pasta Cooked Al Dente Served with Warm Rapini, Italian Sausage, Garlic and Olive Oil.
Spaghetti with Tomato Basil$18.00
Spaghetti Pasta Served with Homemade Tomato Sauce.
Rigatoni Casa Calabria$20.00
Rigatoni Pasta Cooked Al Dente Served with Spicy 'Nduja Tomato Sauce.
Gnocchi Di Ricotta$22.00
Aunt Josephine's Special Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Choice of Sauce: Ala Vodka, Bolognese, Tomato Basil, Gorgonzola Arugula Cream Sauce, and Pesto Genovese.
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare*$32.00
Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari and Scallops in a Delicious Blend of White Wine, Garlic, Parsley or Mare Chiaro.
Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.00
Tomato Sauce with a Delicate Cut of Pork, Onions and Oregano.
Pappardelle Ai Porcini E Tartufo$22.00
Pappardelle Pasta with Fresh Porcini Mushrooms, Garlic and Parsley in Our Special Creamy Truffle White Wine Sauce.
Risotto Mare E Monti$29.00
From The Sea and from The Mountains, Baby Shrimp and Fresh Porcini Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese and Truffle Oil.
Ravioli Lobster$26.00
Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster, Served with Brandy Tomato Cream Sauce. Sautéed with Garlic and Shallots.
Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach$20.00
Ravioli Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Served with Homemade Tomato Sauce.
Fettucini Alfredo$18.00
Fettucini Pasta in a White Rich Alfredo Sauce.

Calabrian Specialty Dishes

Peperoni Ripieni Alla Calabrese$21.00
Oven Baked Calabria Style Pepper Stuffed with a Mix of Veal, Beef, Pork, Rice, Mozarella, Garlic, Onions and a Touch of Tomato Sauce.
Melanzane Ripiene$21.00
Half Shell Eggplant Stuffed with a Mix of Eggplant and Ground Beef Seasoned with Basil, Garlic, Fresh Tomato Sauce, Sprinkled with Parmagiano and Baked to Perfection.
Calabria Meat Sauce with Pasta$24.00
Mamma's Homemade Calabrese Style Beef Sauce, Slowly Stewed Chunks of Beef in Our Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce.
Minestra$14.00
Calabrese Style Vegetable Soup with Tubettini Pasta.

Piatto Principale

Served with Vegetables Du Jour and Potato.

Carne

Meat.

Veal Chop 16oz$39.00
Beautifully Marbled Veal Chop Marinated with Fragrant Fresh Herbs Grilled or Milanese Capriccioso Served with Fresh Arugula and Farm Cherry Tomatoes.
Filet Mignon 8oz*$39.00
Prime Cut Filet Mignon Deliciously Topped with Creamy Brandy Gravy and Green Peppercorns.
Ribeye 16oz*$38.00
Our Butcher's Prime Cut Steak, Grilled to a Tender and Succulent Perfection.

Pollo

We use organic free-range chicken.

Pollo Alla Caprese$26.00
Chicken Cooked in White Wine Sauce with Caramelized Onion and Diced Tomato then Oven Baked with Mozzarella Cheese.
Pollo Marsala$28.00
Chicken Cooked in Marsala Wine Beef Gravy Sauce with Shitake Mushrooms and Champignon Mushrooms.
Pollo Pizzaiola$25.00
Chicken Sautéed with Garlic, Oregano, White Wine, Fresh Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella.

Pesce

Salmone Alla Griglia*$25.00
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon with Livornese Sauce.
Branzino Del Mediterraneo*$39.00
Mediterranean Sea Bass Baked with White Wine Rosemary Sauce and Potatoes.
Almond Crusted Salmone*$33.00
Pan Seared in a Grand Marnier Sauce topped with Baked Almonds.

What 1,150 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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SB33
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the screened in patio at sunset and the view and ambiance were pure Florida gold. The food was delicious. No kids menu but simple enough pastas that you will do fine here with well behaved grade school and above. Son (11) loved the spicy rigatoni. Husband loved the stuffed peppers. I had a bowl of the bespoke pasta e fagioli soup and nibbled off the rest of the family’s plates. We will 100 book again when back in Ft Lauderdale.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a fabulous meal. Great wine variety with a good range in price. We go year round. It can get a little loud during season/spring break so table conversations can be hard.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out with friends, great food and Dillion was an amazing server
M
Mark
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a perfect meal served by the best waiter, Giovanni. The food was incredibly delicious and we left full but not over-full. It was the perfect dining experience!
LK
LydiaK
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great restaurant. Live music, great service and delicious food! Terrific menu so hard to choose a meal. A must go to!
LZ
LyndaZ
New York Area
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing. The best Italian on east coast for sure.! Worth traveling to experiemce. Thanks again.
LG
LindaG
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! The waitstaff were very efficient and helpful. Music is the bar was great!
CP
CindyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! We will go back! Highly recommend
M
Mash
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. Never disappointed. Live music was enjoyable as well
L
Ladyjane
Orlando
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always the best veal chops in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife wanted Italian ....CC made it happen ...we are regulars
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and Ambiance!
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hoyhoy
Fort Lauderdale
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fresh and delicious…. The bread tasted Just baked And fresh out of the oven.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The food was perfectly done and amazing. We changed our reservations with another restaurant later in the week so that we could go back.
A
Addi
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! We ate here two nights in a row. The lobster ravioli and caprese were so good.
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Debbie57
Houston
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Also outstanding. We tried some new appetizers this time and they were outstanding especially the calamari. Dinner was our favorite veal Parmesan and eggplant Parmesan. We also added the seafood pasta. We had 4 in our group and we had way to much. Leftovers to enjoy. Definitely plan to stick around at the bar and enjoy the music. Unbelievably. Always a great time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had to wait a minute for our reserved table, about 20 minutes, but once seated everything was excellent.
G
Givens918
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and our server Tom was awesome!!!
JD
JohnD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Server was friendly, attentive- Ambience was ok- nice. Most importantly, the food, the food was just ok- a solid “B”. nothing special, nothing bad. The calamari was *flash fried* correctly, good, many restaurants/ cooks over cook it. Again, service better than the food. “B” overall experience/ value/ taste.
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Carol
Fort Lauderdale
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal and fabulous service (as usual) provided by Nadia and Andy!! Amazing piano player and singer!!
AD
AldoD
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We’r Italians Canadians and we brought our friends from Sweetzerland for dinner the six of us all enjoyed the amazing dinner I had grilled octopus for appetizer and best gnocchi’s I ever had for dinner…so good we’r just joking on the beach if they were open for breakfast we would go back to have more gnocchis. 😂 ❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing!!! Food and service was top notch!! I can’t believe it took me so long to find this gem!! Looking forward to going back!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent authentic southern Italian cuisine. Lively . A bit noisy for some.
EB
EvitaB
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We regret that we waited until our last day to eat here! It was amazing!!! The food? The service, the view. Chefs kiss!!!
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moish
Philadelphia
197 reviews
vip
5.0
197 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food great service noisy
VM
VanMichael
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my Birthday celebration with spouse, sister and brother in law. Our server, Giovanni, was an absolute delight! His humor, Italian accent paired with an intimate knowledge of how the offerings were prepared. All dishes included cheeses that were made in-house. The gnocchi was “pillowy” soft, the pasta, prepared al dente, was absolutely perfect. The complimentary Tiramisu was a delightful end of the culinary experience.
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Blue
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
First time here. Very good food, service. They were busy which is good to see. Bar area pretty busy as we were leaving. Would come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The host / co-owner is always working hard to accommodate guests and make them comfortable. She doesn’t get upset if you want a different table. She does all she can to make people happy even when the restaurant gets overwhelmed and jammed packed. One of my very favorite restaurants to visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio. Food was delicious. Service was perfection. View gorgeous. Highly recommend.
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Localfoodie
Fort Lauderdale
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner
LT
LisaT
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. Perfectly prepared, arrived hot, SO delicious, high quality ingredients. The service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Loved the Italian music playing. Our server was incredible.
SB
SydneyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even better service! Will definitely be back when we vacation in Florida again!
T
Tazperfe
Chihuahua
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was outstanding. The grilled veal chop was very tasty, and the veal Parmesan was delicious. The portion is huge. Would highly recommend we sat outside with a great view of the ocean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service ! The only negative was The older lady at the host stand, who needs a lesson on customer service because she is just overall rude.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
we got our main courses before our appetizers totally screwed up
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our waitperson, Omar, was outstanding. The food was excellent from one end to the other. Great wine selection. Fun place to eat and have a cocktail at the bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Noise level from the bar made conversing a tad more difficult. Food was excellent, service great
JA
JohnA
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
We love the food at this place hence the reason for driving 50 miles to have dinner. I was disappointed that three out of four dinners came to the table wrong. A lot of waiters and busboy personal running around basically in a circle, and our needs weren’t attended to a quick as it should have been. All and all, I would go back because the food is phenomenal.
C
Casa
Columbus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Waited at least 20 minutes before a server came to our table.

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Casa Calabria is rated 4.7 stars by 1150 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

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Additional information

Cross street
Located inside Ocean Manor Beach Resort
Neighborhood
Galt Mile
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Live Entertainment Wed–Thursday, Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Friday-Saturday 8:00pm - closing
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet, with validation. We also offer self-parking in our lot directly across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Adriano Serra
Entertainment
Piano Bar. Live music.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.casacalabriaftl.com/
Phone number
(954) 982-2191
Catering
Full catering is available including table decor, lighting, live music, djs, ice sculptures, espresso bars, gelato stands, carving stations, and more.
Private party facilities
We gladly accommodate groups of up to 30 people in our in-house dining area or bar area. We also offer fully private events in our ballroom, penthouses, cabana area, or at your private event space.
Private party contact
Melanie Santos: (877) 834-0391

Casa Calabria

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Veal Chop 16oz

Calamari Fritti

Caesar Salad

Apertivi Di Calabria

Burrata Fatta a Mano$16.00

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Polipo Alla Griglia$15.00

Mozzarella in Carrozza$16.00

Arancini di Sicilia$12.00

Portobello al Vino Rosso$16.00

Carpaccio di Carne*$17.00

Ortaggi alla Griglia$14.00

Salmone Affumicato*$17.00

Polenta Tri-colori$13.00

Polpette$14.00

Melanzana alla Sorrentina$14.00

Insalate Fresche

Insalata Caprese$12.00

Insalata Di Pomodoro$11.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Insalata Tre Colori$11.00

Insalata Siciliana$11.00

Pasta Fatta in Casa

Rigatoni with Tomato Basil$18.00

Orecchiette, Rapini & Salsiccia$20.00

Spaghetti with Tomato Basil$18.00

Rigatoni Casa Calabria$20.00

Gnocchi Di Ricotta$22.00

Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare*$32.00

Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.00

Pappardelle Ai Porcini E Tartufo$22.00

Risotto Mare E Monti$29.00

Ravioli Lobster$26.00

Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach$20.00

Fettucini Alfredo$18.00

Calabrian Specialty Dishes

Peperoni Ripieni Alla Calabrese$21.00

Melanzane Ripiene$21.00

Calabria Meat Sauce with Pasta$24.00

Minestra$14.00

Piatto Principale

Carne

Veal Chop 16oz$39.00

Filet Mignon 8oz*$39.00

Ribeye 16oz*$38.00

Pollo

Pollo Alla Caprese$26.00

Pollo Marsala$28.00

Pollo Pizzaiola$25.00

Pesce

Salmone Alla Griglia*$25.00

Branzino Del Mediterraneo*$39.00

Almond Crusted Salmone*$33.00

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