Blackboard & Dinner
Owner | Executive Chef
Stefano Roman
Chef's Blackboard
Tonight's Specials 01/18/24
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the Day | Roasted Butternut Squash 8
Tartare di Tonno
Appetizer | Marinated sushi-grade tuna tartar, truffle burrata 18 (limited)
Blackboard Pizza
Appetizer | Ham, mushroom, goat cheese, mozzarella 15(Q) 26(H)
Spezzatino e Polenta
Appetizer | Italian beef stew, creamy polenta 18
Linguine Vongole
Entrée | Linguine, sautéed clams, white wine garlic olive oil sauce, fresh parsley 25
Fettuccine Porcellino
Entrée | Fettuccine in a braised pork shoulder ragù 24
Pesce Pomodorini
Entrée | Yellowtail, charred cherry tomato sauce, linguine in a white wine garlic olive oil sauce, fresh parsley 29
Braciola Caprese Tomahawk
Entrée | Tomahawk pork chop, pomodoro sauce, melted mozzarella, garlic mashed potatoes 38
Verdure del Giorno
Vegetable of the Day | Grilled Zucchini 8
Dolci
Desserts 12
Tiramisù | Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, sweet whipped cream, cocoa
Torta di Formaggio | New York-style cheesecake
Martini Espresso alla Nocciola | Tito's, Hazelnut Liqueur, Espresso, (edible) Espresso Beans 14
Dinner Menu
Antipasti
Appetizers & Shareable Small Plates
Focaccia
Regional recipes, baked fresh daily served with olive oil 7
Burrata
Cream-centered fresh mozzarella, sweet potato purée, sage pesto, cherry tomatoes, fig balsamic, crostini 15 | add San Daniele prosciutto 7
Gamberi e Polenta
Sautéed shrimp, polenta, charred cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, crostini 16
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw USDA Prime beef tenderloin*, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Manchego cheese, truffle oil 18
Insalate
Salads
Mista
Mixed greens, tomato, julienne carrots, red onions, Kosher rock salt, aged balsamic vinaigrette Half 5 | Full 9
Cippolino
Arugula, warm honey-glazed caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, manchego cheese, olive oil, lemon, sea salt 13
Caesare
Romaine, parmigiano-reggiano, housemade croutons, anchovies, house Caesar dressing 12 | add grilled chicken 6
Primi
Pastas (GF pasta available for most dishes). All pasta dishes contain parmigiano-reggiano unless otherwise requested.
Linguine Padovani
Linguine, grilled chicken, asparagus, blistered cherry tomatoes tossed in a white wine garlic olive oil sauce, topped with fresh ricotta 23
Paccheri Campanello
Paccheri, Italian sausage, garlic olive oil-sautéed spinach, red bell pepper cream sauce, topped with stracciatella cheese 23
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti, authentic northern-Italian meat sauce 22
Tordelli Brasati
Braised short rib-stuffed housemade tordelli, brown butter sage sauce 24
Lasagna
Northern Italian-style, pomodoro & béchamel sauces; Meat or Vegetable 20
Secondi
Meat | Fish | Seafood
Salmone Grigliato
8oz grilled medium rare Scottish salmon filet*, fresh lemon, fresh parsley, Kosher rock salt, sautéed spinach, parmigiano-reggiano 28 (limited tonight 1/14)
Pollo Chioggia
Panko-crusted, brick pressed chicken breast, San Daniele prosciutto, olive oil & rock salt-dressed arugula & cherry tomatoes; linguine tossed in a pesto cream sauce 28
Burger of the Week
1/2 lb Prime Angus beef*, goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms, spicy tomato chili chutney; fries 18
New York Tagliata
Grilled USDA Prime New York strip*, served sliced, parmigiano truffle fries 12oz 36 | 16oz 44
Contorni
Sides
Polpette
House meatballs (3) 14
Patate Rosmarino
Roasted rosemary house potatoes 7
Patate Fritte
French fries 7
Verdure del Giorno
Vegetable of the Day (see Blackboard menu, top of page) 8
Rustic Pizzas
Sized for One (Quarter Sheet) | or Two (Half Sheet) | or Four-Eight (Whole Sheet)**
Margherita
Mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil
13 (Q) | 23 (H) | 34 (W)**
Ricotta Limone
Mozzarella, ricotta, spinach, roasted artichoke, sea salt, squeezable lemon wedge
14 (Q) | 24 (H) | 36 (W)**
Diavola
Mozzarella, spicy sopressata, smoked provola, raw organic honey
14 (Q) | 24 (H) | 36 (W)**
Tutta
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, gorgonzola
15 (Q) | 26 (H) | 38 (W)**
Limit two modifications on pizzas. **Whole/Family Size is available for Pick-Up & Delivery Only
Bibite
Beverages | All juices are fresh squeezed & simples are housemade; all straws are 100% biodegradable natural wheat stems (GF).
Spirit Free Elixirs $10
"Aperol" Spritz | Blood Orange Agave, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Tonic, Soda
Cranberry-Blood Orange-Lime | Cranberry Juice, Blood Orange Agave, Lime Juice, Fresh Cranberries
Spicy Ginger Lime | Fresh Ginger, Jalapeño, Lime Juice, Soda, Lime Peel
Rosemary Blood Orange | Blood Orange Agave, Rosemary Simple, Soda, Rosemary Sprig
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale 3; San Pellegrino 7
Teas, Ade & Juice
Non-Sweetened Iced Tea, Herbal Hot Tea, House Lemonade, Cranberry Juice 3
Caffé
Cappuccino 3.5 | Americano, Espresso, Macchiato 3
Dolci
Sweets
Desserts
See Blackboard Menu, top of page
Bambini
Kids 12 & under
Quarter Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella 9; add Sausage 1.00, add Pepperoni 1.00
Pasta & Sauce
Choose Pasta: Penne, Linguini or Spaghetti 12; Gluten Free
Penne 13;
Choose Sauce: Butter, Butter & Parmigiano, Garlic Olive Oil, or Pomodoro (tomato); Bolognese ( add 2.50)
Sides
Fries 7; Kids Meatballs (2) 9
Drinks
Shirley Temple 3; Craft Mocktail 10; Milk or Chocolate Milk 3
Chef's Homemade Sauces
Order pick-up by phone or order pick-up or delivery online. You can also pick these up to-go after your meal. Give as gifts or stock up for yourself! All sauces are ready to heat & serve or freeze. Easy to store. Cooking tips from Chef Stefano are included. All sauces contain parmigiano.
16oz Sauces-To-Go
Pomodoro | Tomato Sauce $11
Salsa Rosa | Tomato Cream "Pink" Sauce $12
Bolognese | Northern-Italian Meat Sauce $13
*Consuming raw/under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts and/or milk. Ask our staff for more information.
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