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We offer a four course chef's tasting menu for $39 every Tuesday through Saturday evening (wine pairing optional)
Antipasti
Mussels del Giorno 10
Cauliflower Soup - Curry, herb oil, black truffle croutons 8
Formaggio Fresco – House made ricotta, grilled baguette, single estate olive oil, fresh herbs, cracked pepper 10
Salumeria – Assorted cured Italian meats, imported cheeses, seasonal vegetables (for 1) 10 (for 2) 18
Fried Calamari - Cornmeal & grana dusted crispy rings, chipotle mayo, pineapple mango relish 11
Rollatini di Melanzane – Grana crusted slices of eggplant, prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, vodka sauce 11
Mortadella Meatballs – Crispy polenta fries, tomato sauce 12
Insalate
Novita House Salad – Red leaf lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy shallots, honey balsamic vinaigrette 8
Caesar Salad – Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, grana, white Mediterranean anchovy 9
Arugula Salad - Artichoke hearts, Sicilian olives, sun dried tomatoes, pistachios, ricotta salata, Insolia dressing 9
Buttery Bibb Salad - Shaved fennel, orange supremes, baby turnips, gorgonzola, pignoli nuts, orange dressing 10
Fritto Misto Arrabbiato - Cornmeal & grana dusted calamari, white shrimp & diver scallops, baby arugula, sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, fresh garlic, basil, 12 year old balsamic 15
Primi
Vegetable Farfalle - Bow tie shaped pasta, White & green asparagus, fava beans, roasted peppers, garlic, oil, fresh herbs 17
Ravioli Puttanesca - House made ricotta & grana stuffed pasta, white Mediterranean anchovies, capers, Sicilian olives, roasted tomatoes, spicy white wine herb sauce 18
Lobster Risotto - Creamy Arborio rice, English peas, exotic mushrooms, mascarpone 25
Crispy Ricotta Gnocchi - House made cheese dumplings, wild boar sausage, broccoli rabe, shaved fennel, garlic puree, chili flakes 19
Pappardelle Bolognese - Beef, veal & pork, plum tomato ragu, cream, house made ricotta 19
Secondi
Olive Oil Poached Atlantic Salmon - Fingerling potatoes, braised leeks, pepperonata, herb oil, 12 year old balsamic 24
Pan Roasted Diver Scallops - Braised fennel, oven dried tomatoes, capers, butter pan jus 27
Roasted French Cut Amish Chicken Breast - Braised leg, polenta, exotic mushrooms, fava beans, baby carrots, chicken jus 23
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop - Roasted potatoes, broccoli rabe, garlic confit, roasted red pepper compote
Fire Roasted Painted Hills NY Strip Steak - Gorgonzola polenta cake, grilled asparagus, roasted cipollini onion, mushrooms, rosemary red wine reduction 29
Provitello Farms Veal Osso Buco - Saffron risotto, English peas, roasted tomatoes, gremolata butter 36
Panini
(available in the lounge only, with choice of steak fries or house salad)
Vegetable Wrap – Asparagus, portobello mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, gorgonzola, creamy balsamic dressing, pressed whole wheat wrap 9
Chicken "Saltimbocca" Panino – Crispy chicken cutlet, prosciutto, wilted spinach, portobello mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, Marsala mayo, pressed ciabatta 11
Italiano - Mortadella, Genoa salami, pepperoni, sharp provolone, sliced plum tomatoes, romaine lettuce, fresh oregano, grain mustard infused mayo, pressed ciabatta 10
Pulled BBQ Duck – Caramelized onions, romaine lettuce, smoked Gouda, chipotle mayo, pressed ciabatta 11
Novita Cheese Steak - Painted Hills sliced steak, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, sharp provolone, tangy steak sauce, pressed baguette 12
Novita Burger – 8 oz. Angus beef, melted gorgonzola, pancetta, caramelized onions, brioche roll 11
Classic Cheeseburger – 8 oz. Angus beef, American cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, raw onion, brioche roll 9
Slider Trio – Angus beef with goat cheese & caramelized onions, smoked Gouda & chipotle mayo, white cheddar & apple wood smoked bacon, on potato rolls 14
Pizzette
(available in the lounge only)
Margherita – Plum tomato, house made fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 8
Wise Guy – Fennel sausage, caramelized onions, mozzarella 10
Bianca – House made ricotta, mozzarella, grana, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, extra virgin olive oil, garlic 10
A’Casa –Forest mushrooms, soppressata, house made fresh mozzarella, plum tomato 10
Anonimo – Pepperoni, cherry peppers, portobello mushrooms, house made ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce 10
White Clam – Fresh chopped clams, mozzarella, roasted garlic butter, fresh oregano 12
