Ortygia

Pate della Casa Prepared with chicken livers, pork tenderloin, Szechuan peppercorns and Mediterranean spices. Suggested pairing: Primitivo or Chardonnay

Pate delle due Sicilie Classic Monzu style mushroom pate containing Pantelleria capers, olives & dry Marsala. Suggested pairing: Pino Noir or Negro Amaro

Crostini di Fegatini A savory mousse prepared with chicken and duck livers, capers, shallots, and Vin Santo wine served with toasted Italian baguette slices. Suggested pairing: Zinfandel or Primitivo

Bruschetta con Caponata Eggplant and Mediterranean vegetable medley, prepared in the traditional agrodolce style of Sicily with salted caper, celery, & olive, Served with toasted Italian baguette slices. Suggested pairing: Sangiovese

Finocchio Arrostito Fresh fennel roasted in a chardonnay cream with black olives and pancetta. Finished with a pecorino bread crumb crust. Suggested pairing: Chardonnay

Portobello Ripieno Portobello mushroom stuffed with sweet Italian sausage, gorgonzola cheese, fresh spinach & a splash of imported dry Marsala. Suggested pairing: Chianti Riserva

Peperone Ripieno Sweet red bell pepper filled with a mixture of aged provolone cheese, Golden raisins, fresh tomatoes, pine nuts and black currants. Suggested pairing: Albarino

Grilled Harissa Lamb Lamb loin chop grilled w/ house made mild Tunisian harissa. Served w/ a side of our eggplant caponata and Black Beluga lentil salad. Suggested pairing: Malbec

Torta di Carciofi Freshly made tart filled with artichokes & caramelized onions baked in a hand rolled crust with a hint of sweetness. Suggested pairing: Prosecco or Albarino

Torta Rustica A timeless Sicilian classic prepared our way. A ricotta filled tart with provolone & Parmigiano cheeses, combined with local seasonal greens on a layer of prosciutto in our classic hand rolled crust. Suggested pairing: Pino Grigio

Pate Duo A slice each of both our pates for you to enjoy

Pate Trio A sampling of both our pates along with our Crostini di Fegatini

Campionatura Deluxe Peperone Ripieno, Portabello Ripieno and your choice of our Torta Rustica or Torta di Carciofi

Antipasto Ultimo Unsurpassed offer for the taste of sicily. One of each of our pates, one of each torte, Peperone Ripieno, Portobello Ripieno, and Bruschetta con Caponata

Roasted Garlic Bisque topped with roasted almonds

U'Maccu' An old world Sicilian soup made with fava beans, fresh fennel, and imported San Marzano tomatoes. Finished with pasta and Parmigiano cheese

Insalata della Casa Our house salad is an organic spring mix combined with red onions, Parmigiano cheese & pine nuts in a pomegranate vinaigrette

Insalata Di Lenticchie Siciliane Organic Montana Black Beluga lentils tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh fennel, red onions, black olives & fresh Costa Rican mint from our garden

Timballo di Penne A wedge of pasta comprised of sliced meatballs, hard cooked eggs, prosciutto, provolone, and roasted peppers, bathed in bechamel and Parmigiano cheese. Served with our house made, slow cooked tomato sauce. Suggested pairing: Chianti Riserva

Pasta Siciliana Penne pasta tossed in imported San Marzano tomatoes with garlic, basil, eggplant, and Ricotta Salata cheese. Suggested pairing: Nero d'Avola

Pollo con Carciofi Boneless chicken breast sauteed in white vermouth & lemon, with artichokes, black olives, spinach and pecorino cheese. Suggested pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Farsumagru Sirloin stuffed with a menagerie of ingredients including provolone, prosciutto, Italian sweet sausage, hard cooked eggs, asparagus and pancetta. Slowly braised in red wine and tomato reduction. Suggested pairing: Ripasso

Cotoletta di Pollo Sicilian comfort food at its finest! Boneless skinless chicken breast dusted in homemade breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, and Parmigiano, sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil until golden brown. Suggested pairing: Pino Grigio

Bottled Water San Pellegrino Sparkling Water and Panna still water