Serena Sicilian Influenced Cucina - Raleigh - Permanently Closed

Small Plates - Cold

• BruschetaUSD 7.95

  Roma Tomatoes, Trapanese Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Basil, Garlic Herbed Crostini

• Sicilian Marinated OlivesUSD 7.95

  Garlic Herbed Crostini. Carrot, Celery, Cucumber

• Sicilian Seasoned HummusUSD 7.95

  Fried Chickpeas, EVOO, Parsley, Garlic Herbed Crostini, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber

• Sicilian CaponataUSD 8.95

  Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Vegetable Medley, Mint, Garlic Herbed Crostini

• White AnchoviesUSD 7.95

  Arugula, Pomodoro Crudo, Garlic Herbed Crostini

• Tonno Crudo*USD 12.95

  Sicilian-Style Raw Tuna Sashimi, Hot Meyer Lemon Emulsion, Capers, Crispy Quinoa, Arugula, Trapanese Sea Salt

• BurrataUSD 8.95

  Pomodoro Crudo, Truffled Balsamic Double Reduction, EVOO

• Fried ChickpeasUSD 3.95

  Moorish Piment Spice, Parsley, Lime Wedge

Small Plates - Hot

• Sicilian Grilled Sausage PinwheelUSD 12.95

  Arugula, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Peppers

• Grilled Chicken Spiedie SkewersUSD 8.95

  Sicilian Herbed Aioli

• Grilled OctopusUSD 14.95

  Sicilian Style "Firm Texture" Marinated, Fresh Herbs, Meyer Lemon, EVOO, Chickpea Puree, Pomodoro Crudo & Celery Chickpea Salad

• Sicilian ArancinaUSD 9.95

  Classic Sicilian Street Food. Mozz Center, Seasoned Ground Steak & Peas, Wrapped in Parmesan Risotto & a Crispy Breadcrumb Shell

• Calamari FrittiUSD 9.95

  Flash-Fried with a Select Flour Blend, Spicy Marinara Sauce & Lemon Caper Remoulade

• Herb-Crusted MozzarellaUSD 8.95

  With Marinara

• Moorish Beef Meatballs

  With Seasoned Ricotta & Ricotta Salata

  • 2 MeatballsUSD 5.95
  • 4 MeatballsUSD 10.95

• Garlic Bread with SauceUSD 2.95

1/4 Kilo of Kennebec Fries

One of Six Ways

• Trapanese Sea Salt & Cracked PepperUSD 4.95

• White Truffle Oil & Truffle SaltUSD 6.95

• Roasted Garlic CreamUSD 5.95

• Garlic, Pecorino, Trapanese Sea Salt & ParsleyUSD 5.95

• Herbed Buttermilk & BaconUSD 6.95

• Gorgonzola Creme & CrumblesUSD 6.95

Insalatini

Choose 3 - $13 95

• Side Romaine SaladUSD 3.95

• Celery & Chickpea SaladUSD 4.95

• Garlic Wilted SpinachUSD 4.95

• Citrus Quinoa SaladUSD 4.95

• Garlic Roasted VegetablesUSD 4.95

• Braised Cannellini Beans & HerbsUSD 4.95

• Warm Sicilian Farro SaladUSD 4.95

Soups

• Minestrone

  Chicken Stock Infused Broth with Seasonal "Rustic Cut" Vegetables

  • CupUSD 3.95
  • BowlUSD 5.95

• Plum Tomato Bisque

  Stewed Plum Tomatoes, Pomodoro Crudo, Mild Spice with a Touch of Cream

  • CupUSD 3.95
  • BowlUSD 5.95

Salads

Step 1 - Choose your Salad

• GiardinoUSD 5.95

  Chopped Romaine, Turda Red Onions, Greenfield Cucumbers, Roasted "Mango" Red Bell Peppers, Roma Tomatoes, Sicilian Olive Mix

• LucaUSD 7.95

  Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Bacon, Fried Chickpeas, Hard-Boiled Egg

• AlessioUSD 7.95

  Peppery Arugula, Pomodoro Crudo, Sicilian Olive Mix, Barrel Aged Feta Cheese

• Sicilian Celery & Farro SaladUSD 9.95

  Chopped Celery, Chickpeas, Broken Olives, Mint, Oregano, EVOO, Red Wine Vinegar, Sicilian Herbed Aioli (Pre-Dressed Salad, No Dressing Option)

Step 2 - Choose a Housemade Dressing

• Sicilian Herbed Aioli

• Soft Gorgonzola Creme

• Aged Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

• Tony's of Endicott Herbed Red Wine Vinaigrette

• Tony's of Endicott Herb Buttermilk

Pasta

Step 1 - Choose Your Style

• Tony's of Endicott Sicilian-Style Tomato SauceUSD 8.95

  Oregenata free

• Alfredo RusticaUSD 10.95

  Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

• VivianaUSD 12.95

  Vodka-Deglaced Pancetta Pink Sauce with Garlic, Fresh Cream, Pomodoro Crudo

• U GrecoUSD 12.95

  EVOO, Garlic, Spinach, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Onion, Feta Cheese

• Biagia Picchi PacchiuUSD 13.95

  Pomodoro Crudo, EVOO, Rosemary, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella

• Garlic, Pecorino & PepeUSD 12.95

  Aged Pecorino Cheese, Garlic, Trapanese Sea Salt, Chili Flake, Toasted Bread Crumbs

• Bolognese FarsumagruUSD 14.95

  Seasoned Ground Steak, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Salata, Hard-Boiled Egg, Seasoned Ricotta

• Straccoto Di MaialeUSD 14.95

  Slow-Cooked Sicilian-Seasoned Pork Butt Confit in Tomato Sauce

• Baby Cherrystone White Clam SauceUSD 15.95

  Garlic, Onions, Pomodoro Crudo, Pancetta, Red Mullet Bottarga

• Frutti di Mare alla CarineseUSD 22.95

  Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon, Octopus, Baby Clams, Red Mullet Bottarga

Step 2 - Choose Your Favorite Pasta

Our pasta is cooked "al dente", which means "with firm bite". If you prefer your pasta with a softer bite, please let your server know. We are proud to serve Primeluci Pasta, produced in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. Made from Sicilian Semola di Grano Duro

• Spaghetti

• Rigatoni

• Housemade Ricotta GnocchiUSD 1.95

• Whole WheatUSD 1.95

• Gluten FreeUSD 1.95

Step 3 - Choose your Toppings for Salad & Pasta

^For Pasta Only

Meats

• Sliced Sausage^USD 2.95

• Spicy Würstel^USD 3.95

• Moorish Beef Meatballs^USD 3.95

• Sirloin SteakUSD 5.95

• Pork RibeyeUSD 4.95

• Hickory Smoked BaconUSD 1.95

• Smoked ProsciuttoUSD 3.95

• Chicken SpiediesUSD 4.95

• Grilled ChickenUSD 3.95

• Herb Crusted ChickenUSD 4.95

• Grilled OctopusUSD 9.95

• Iron-Seared Ahi TunaUSD 6.95

• White AnchoviesUSD 3.95

• 3 (U 16-20) Gulf White ShrimpUSD 5.95

• Jail Island SalmonUSD 6.95

• Hard-Boiled EggUSD 1.00

Vegetables

• Garlic Roasted Vegetables^USD 1.95

• Battered Eggplant^USD 1.95

• Sautéed Button Mushrooms^USD 1.00

• Marinated PortobelloUSD 2.95

• Pomodoro CrudoUSD 1.00

• SpinachUSD 1.00

• Roasted Red PeppersUSD 1.00

• Hot Cherry PeppersUSD 1.00

• Banana PeppersUSD 1.00

• Fried ChickpeasUSD 1.00

Cheeses

• Parm Style^USD 1.95

• Seasoned Ricotta^USD 1.95

• Barrel Aged FetaUSD 2.95

• Fresh MozzarellaUSD 2.95

• Ricotta SalataUSD 1.00

Add to Any Entrée

with Tony's of Endicott Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce

• Side of Spaghetti or RigatoniUSD 4.95

• Side of Whole Wheat, Gluten Free or GnocchiUSD 5.95

• Cup of Soup or Side Romaine SaladUSD 3.95

12" Artisan Coal-Fired Pizza

Our dough is made from a blend of unbleached and unbromated low gluten whole wheat flours. Please note: Our pizzas are Well Done. The allure of coal-fired pizza includes the leoparding of the crust and the surface char on the bottom because of the extreme dry heat of the oven. Pizzas may come before or after entrées, depending on many factors. Please excuse the variance. Drizzle White Truffle Oil 95 on Any Pizza $1.95

Neopolitan

• MargheritaUSD 13.95

  Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Plum Pomodoro Sauce, Pecorino, EVOO

Red Pizza

with Plum Pomodoro Sauce, Endicott Mozzarella Blend, Oregano

• Nuovo YorkUSD 10.95

  Pecorino

• BombaUSD 12.95

  Spicy Würstel, Hot Cherry Peppers

• EsperUSD 13.95

  Meatball, Basil, Seasoned Ricotta, White Truffle Oil

White Pizza

with Garlic Herb Emulsion & Endicott Mozzarella Blend

• SempliceUSD 10.95

  Fresh Garlic, Trapanese Sea Salt & Pepper, Oregano

• RaccoltaUSD 12.95

  Eggplant Caponata, Bacon, Ricotta Salata, Red Onion

• OrtolanaUSD 13.95

  Pomodoro Crudo, Garlic, Black Forrest Ham, White Truffle Oil, Rosemary

Carefully Selected Toppings

$1.95. Half toppings not available on coal-fired pizzas please. Substitute Fresh Mozzarella $3.95

• Meats

  Pepperoni, Ham, Sliced Sausage, Bacon

• Specialty Meats

  Meatball, Spicy Würstel, Smoked Prosciutto, Anchovies

• Extra Cheese

  Endicott Mozzarella Blend

• Specialty Cheese

  Gorgonzola, Barrel Aged Feta, Seasoned Ricotta, Ricotta Salata

• Vegetable

  Basil, Garlic, Red Onion, Broken Sicilian Olives, Sliced Black Olives, Red Roasted Peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, Banana Peppers, Sautéed Mushroom, Pomodoro Crudo, Battered Eggplant, Eggplant Caponata, Rosemary, Wilted Spinach, Lemon-Dressed Arugula

From the Grill

Step 1 - Choose Your Protein

• Mediterranean Butcher Cut 10 oz 42-Day Aged Nebraskan Corn-fed NY StripUSD 21.95

• Twin 5 Oz Pork RibeyesUSD 17.95

• 8 Oz Iron-seared Ahi Tuna*USD 21.95

• 8 Oz Jail Island SalmonUSD 18.95

• 8 Oz Shaved Chicken BreastUSD 16.95

• 9 (U 16-20) Gulf White ShrimpUSD 17.95

Step 2 - Choose Your Style

• Carne Cucinato col Luce

  Meyer Lemon Herb Marinade, Topped with Toasted Breadcrumbs, Meyer Lemon Slices. With Garlic, Pecorino & Parsley Frites & Garlic Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

• East Harlem Style

  White Wine Cherry Pepper Pan Sauce, Braised Cannellini Beans, Garlic Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

• Marsala D.O.C.G.

  Porcini-infused Sicilian Melillo Marsala Sauce & Sautéed Button Mushrooms, Served Over Spaghetti

• Meyer Lemon & Caper

  Garlic White Wine Butter Pan Sauce, Braised Cannellini Beans, Garlic-Wilted Spinach

• Verde, Bianco e Rosso

  Seasoned with Trapanese Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic Wilted Spinach, Roasted "Mango" Red Bell Pepper Coulis, Puffed Farro

• Agrodolce

  Seasoned with Trapanese Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper. Served Over Roasted Vegetable Spiked Caponata, Balsamic Double Reduction, Herb-Marinated Quinoa

From the Oven

Drizzle White Truffle Oil 95 on Any Dish $2 95

Classic Plates

• NC Sunburst Farms One Pound Whole TroutUSD 21.95

  Quinoa Tomato Salad, Salmoriglio Sauce

• Herb Crusted Chicken MilaneseUSD 13.95

  Arugula, Pomodoro Crudo, Meyer Lemon

• Eggplant RollatiniUSD 13.95

  Stuffed with Seasoned Ricotta

• ManicottiUSD 13.95

  Stuffed with Seasoned Ricotta

Parmigiana Style Entrées

Molten & Browned Mozzarella Blend Over Tony's of Endicott Sicilian Tomato Sauce. Add to Your Parmigiana Entrée with Tony's of Endicott Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce Spaghetti or Rigatoni $2 95, Whole Wheat, Gluten Free, or Gnocchi $3

• Herb Crusted ChickenUSD 13.95

• Moorish Beef MeatballUSD 13.95

• Herb Battered EggplantUSD 13.95

Lasagna

• Pressed LasagnaUSD 15.95

  Merquez-Seasoned Ground Steak & Three Cheese

• Vegetable LasagnaUSD 15.95

  Layers of Panelle (Chickpea Fritters) with Roasted "Mango" Red Bell Pepper, Sautéed Mushrooms, Eggplant, Spinach & Three Cheese

Italian Subs

• Endicott, N.Y.- Style Chicken SpiediesUSD 12.95

  Perfected by Agostino Iacovelli and Peter Sharak

• Shaved SteakUSD 12.95

  Grilled Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Endicott Mozz Blend, French Fries • Primantis-style

• Chicken LTOUSD 11.95

  Grilled or Herb Crusted Cutlet, Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

• CapreseUSD 11.95

  Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Pomodoro Crudo, Balsamic Double Reduction

• Pane e PanelleUSD 11.95

  Popular Palermo Street-Style Sandwich. Chickpea Fritters, Meyer Lemon & Champagne Vinaigrette Emulsion, Herbs & Seasoned Ricotta

• EggplantUSD 11.95

  Hand Battered, Tomato Sauce

• Moorish Beef MeatballsUSD 11.95

  Tomato Sauce

• ChickenUSD 11.95

  Herb Crusted Cutlet, Tomato Sauce

Drinks

• Bottled Water

  San Benedetto Sparkling or Still, Dasani

• Soda Fountain

  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Barq's Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Tonic

• Soda Bottle

  Mexican Coke, Mexican Fanta

• San Pellegrino Fruit Sodas

  Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Sicilian Chinotto

• Juice

  Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple

• Vitamin Water

  Various Flavors

• Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

  Sweet, Unsweet

Coffee

• EspressoUSD 2.95

• MacchiatoUSD 2.95

  Espresso with a Touch of Cream

• CoffeeUSD 2.95

  Regular or Decaf

Desserts

• PannacottaUSD 5.95

  Translation: Cooked Cream Cross Between Crème Brulee & Flan with Housemade Caramel

• TiramisuUSD 5.95

  Translation: Pick Me Up! Classic Preparation of Espresso-laced Ladyfingers, Egg, Mascarpone Cream

• CannoliUSD 5.95

  Translation: Little Tubes Deep Fried Shells Stuffed with Sweet Ricotta, Chopped Pistachios & Milk Chocolate

• Limoncello MascarponeUSD 5.95

  Sicilian Lemon Infused Sponge Cake Layered with Mascarpone, Topped with White Chocolate

• Pizza BiancaneveUSD 7.95

  Translation: Snow White Nutella, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Dominos 10X Confectioners' Sugar