Focacetta di Pollo - Chicken Sandwich $9.75
Organic chicken, grilled zucchini, arugula, mozzarella cheese, and a mayo-mustard spread.
Pagnotta coi Vegetali - Grilled Veggie Sandwich $9.45
Roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, grilled onions, gruyere cheese, and artichoke spread.
Piadina di Funghi - Mushroom Sandwich $9.15
Sautéed white mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, grilled onions, brie cheese and pesto spread.
Frittata $8.95
Two organic eggs, broccoli, sundried tomatoes, red onion, and gorgonzola cheese. Served with crostino
and small house salad.

I n s a l a t e - S a l a d s
Salads are served with garlic crostini. No half orders.
Add chicken breast: add $3.00

Insalata Verde - House Salad half $5.25 full $7.95
Small salad of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and shaved pecorino.
Semplice di Spinaci - Spinach Salad $8.75
Organic spinach, red onion, walnuts, mushrooms, shallot vinaigrette, topped with salted ricotta.
Pollo Ruspante - Chicken Salad $9.50
Sliced organic chicken breast on a bed of romaine, tossed with a ceasar dressing and topped with parmesan.
Insalata di Parma - Parma Salad $10.25
Sliced Parma prosciutto, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with figs and brie cheese.

P a s t a o r G n o c c h i
Substitute gnocchi or gluten-free pasta add $1.00.
Add diced chicken, chicken meatballs, shrimp or grilled vegetables add $3.00.

Penne Marinara or Alfredo $9.50
Penne with traditional marinara or Alfredo sauce.
Penne al Pesto $9.95
Penne with classic pesto sauce.
Farfalle Primavera $10.75
Bowtie pasta with zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, artichokes, crushed tomato,
and a touch of lemon juice and marinara.
Rigatoni alla Boscaiola $10.75
Tube pasta with mushrooms, shallots, peas, and pancetta in a cream sauce.
Linguine coi Gamberetti $10.95
Linguine with shrimp, crushed tomato, and white wine.

For desserts, see below. Not all desserts are available at lunch.

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D i n n e r M e n u
Dishes marked with * not available as half orders.

I n s a l a t e - S a l a d s

Insalata Verde - House Salad
Small salad of organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with shaved pecorino. $5.45
Semplice di Spinaci - Spinach Salad
Small salad of organic spinach tossed with sliced red onion, walnuts, mushrooms and a warm shallot vinaigrette, topped with salted ricotta. $5.95
Insalata di Parma - Parma Salad *
Imported Parma prosciutto, organic arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan. $10.15
Panzanella - Tomato-Cucumber Salad *
Tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and red onion tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar, topped with croutons
and salted ricotta. $8.95
Insalata Caprese *
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil and oregano drizzled with olive oil. $8.60

P r i m i - P a s t a s

Substitute gluten-free pasta add $1.00 (allow extra time to prepare).
Non-dairy parmesan available upon request.
Ravioli Cremaschi
Authentic homemade regional ravioli stuffed with a sweet filling of amaretti, raisins, citron and parmesan cheese,
served in a sage-brown butter sauce. An old family recipe! $13.60
Rigatoni alla Buttera
Rigatoni pasta with pork sausage, onion, mushrooms and pink sauce. $12.95
Farfalle alla Piemontese
Bowties with diced organic chicken breast, leeks, spinach, tomatoes, parmesan and white wine sauce. $13.50
Strozzapreti
Ricotta and spinach gnocchi baked in a porcini and white mushroom cream sauce. $13.95
Linguine all’Adriatico *
Linguine, tomatoes, garlic, basil and shrimp in a white wine sauce. $14.95
Tagliatelle alla Thomas *
Flat pasta with organic chicken meatballs and marinara sauce. $13.50
Linguine alla Checca *
Linguine tossed with lots of fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and parmesan. $12.25
Lasagna alla Bolognese *
Layers of homemade organic pasta, meat ragu and béchamel sauce. $14.50 (Fri.-Sun. only)
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Homemade classic Italian-style potato dumplings in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. $12.25
THE CLASSICS
Penne or Gnocchi with Choice of Sauce:
Price shown is for penne -- for gnocchi add $1.00
Add organic chicken or shrimp add $3.50.
Marinara (traditional tomato); Arrabbiata (spicy marinara); Alfredo (cream). $11.25
Puttanesca (capers, olives, anchovies, marinara); or Carbonara * (eggs, pancetta). $12.75
Pesto (basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan; or vegan). $12.95
Funghi (white mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, shallots and cream). $12.50
Sorrentina (marinara, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella). $12.50

D o l c i - D e s s e r t s

Tiramisú - Specialty of the House
Ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso and rum in a delicious layered cake.
Best Tiramisú in the Valley! $5.50
Vesuvio al Cioccolato - Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse with layers of rum, orange zest and espresso beans served with a raspberry sauce. $6.50
La Dolce Vita - Italian-style Cheesecake
Individual homemade maple and mascarpone mousse with walnuts. $5.95
Torta della Nonna - Grandmother’s Cake
Traditional Italian cake with short pastry and lemon cream, topped with pine nuts and almonds. $5.50
Fruttasotto - Cobbler
Non-dairy cobbler of seasonal fruit, made with organic flour and sweetened with agave nectar.** $6.25
à la mode add $1.25    whipped cream add .70
Carob-Coconut Torta
Carob, coconut and cashew torte with an almond-date crust, topped with a fresh raspberry-date purée, and sweetened with agave nectar. Soy and gluten free; all raw ingredients.** $6.25
Affogato al Caffé
Two scoops vanilla ice cream soaked in espresso coffee, topped with whipped cream. $5.25
Hot Chocolate Decadence
European-style real hot chocolate made from scratch, topped with whipped cream.
At chef’s discretion; allow extra time to prepare. $5.25
Scoop of Ice Cream or Sorbet 1) $1.85    2) $3.70    3) $4.75
Ice cream: chocolate, vanilla. Sorbet: coconut, raspberry, mango.

** Agave nectar is considered by many to be an acceptable sweetener for diabetics.
   However, only you know for sure if this is appropriate for your dietary needs.

rev. 5/3/10

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C a t e r i n g M e n u

All items also available for on-site brunches and buffets, add 15%.
Prices do not include sales tax.

        Appetizers - 28-piece platter serves 12-14 guests.
Uva e Caprino Grapes coated with goat cheese and rolled in poppy seeds. $14
Salmone della Casa Creme fraiche, smoked salmon, red onion on crunchy bread. $37
Prosciutto e Melone Cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto. $37
Crostino al Pollo Diced chicken and vegetables tossed with house dressing on crunchy bread. $35
Bruschetta al Pomodoro Baguette topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil , olive oil. $30
Gamberi con Endiva Shrimp on a leaf of Belgian endive. $37
Tacchino Tonnato Sliced turkey breast marinated in a tuna sauce served on crunchy bread. $35
Involtino di Melanzane Goat cheese and sundried tomatoes wrapped in eggplant. $34
Salmone in Bella Vista Poached salmon filet (3 lb.) garnished with cucumbers, served with dill sauce. $80

        Pastas - tray serves 14-16; available in large or small trays
Rigatoni alla Buttera Rigatoni with pork sausage, onion, mushrooms, pink sauce. $72/$46
Fusilli al Salmone Corkscrew pasta with smoked salmon, chives, cream sauce. $85/$53
Conchiglie al Pollo Shell pasta with organic chicken, sun dried tomatoes, pesto. $78/$49
Penne Primavera Penne with vegetables and marinara sauce. $69/$35
Lasagna alla Bolognese or Vegetarian Layers of pasta, béchamel sauce, meat ragu (or
   vegetables), parmesan cheese. $120/$62

        Entrees - tray serves 16
Served with roasted potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetable.
Organic roasted chicken (cut in eight pieces) with demi-glace sauce. $90
Organic chicken breast (4 oz.) with Marsala and mushroom sauce. $77
Roasted duck (cut in four pieces) with balsamic reduction sauce. $128
Filet of sole (6-7 oz) with a caper and mushroom sauce. $135
Salmon (4 oz) with garlic sauce. $115
Halibut (4 oz) with Pernod-cream sauce. $170 *
Swordfish (4 oz) with fresh tomato, garlic and basil sauce. $165 *
Grilled New York steak (4 oz) with whole grain mustard sauce. $123
Filet Mignon (4 oz) with Port wine sauce. $148
Grilled lamb chops (3 pcs. each person ) with rosemary sauce. $259
* Subject to availability.

        Dessert
Tiramisú (tray)           Large serves 40-48            $165
                               Medium serves 18-21           $85
                                     Small serves 9-12                 $45

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P a r t y M e n u

Cafe Carolina is available for private parties.
Whether you are celebrating a private gathering with family and friends, or need a
venue for your networking group or staff meeting, our menu offers a wide range
of choices for every taste and budget. Our chef will be happy to discuss your
ideas and choices to ensure your party is culinarily perfect!
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Prices are per person. All items come with a salad of organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with shaved pecorino; ice cream, sorbet or tiramisú for dessert; and iced tea, hot tea or house coffee.
All entrees (non-pasta dishes) are served with organic roasted potatoes and organic sautéed seasonal vegetables. Gluten free pasta can be substituted in some dishes* (add $1.00 per order).
Price does not include tax or gratuity. For parties of 8 or more an 18% gratuity will be added.
Cutting fee: $1.50/person for parties bringing their own cake/dessert (to a maximum of $20).

ROOM GUIDELINES: The room is available for three hours with a $50 room charge for that time. For every half hour beyond this, an extra $30 will be added to the final bill. Parties may arrive no more than 15 minutes early (unless prior arrangements are made), and are responsible for leaving no more than 15 minutes after the specified 3-hour block to avoid the $30 surcharge.

        $24 per person
Rigatoni alla Buttera* pasta with pork sausage, onion, mushrooms, pink sauce.
Penne Primavera* pasta, vegetables and marinara sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina or Gorgonzola potato dumplings with marinara, basil and fresh mozzarella
     or gorgonzola-sage sauce
Filet of Sole with a caper and lemon sauce.
Pork Loin Scaloppine with Port wine sauce

        $28 per person
Fusilli al Salmone* pasta with smoked salmon, chives, sweet peas, cream sauce.
Conchiglie al Pollo* shell pasta with organic chicken, sun dried tomatoes, pesto.
Strozzapreti ricotta and spinach dumplings with a porcini-cream sauce.
Lasagna alla Bolognese layers of pasta, meat ragu, béchamel, parmesan cheese.
Salmon fillet grilled with a caper and mushroom sauce.
Flank Steak grilled and sliced, topped with a balsamic reduction sauce.

        $33 per person
Chicken Diavola marinated and grilled spicy organic half chicken.
Organic Chicken Marsala a half chicken with Marsala wine sauce
Sea Bass/Swordfish/Tuna with garlic, basil, olives and tomato sauce.
Grilled New York steak/ Rib eye with a whole grain mustard sauce.
Roasted Duck with plums and balsamic reduction sauce.

        $39 per person
Halibut with a Pernod-fennel sauce.
Filet Mignon with Madeira wine sauce.
Grilled Lamb Chops with thyme sauce.

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Miscellaneous Items
available for private parties if ordered in advance

CRESPELLE - CREPES
Our homemade crepes are made using organic flour, eggs, and milk.
They are served with organic roasted potatoes and a seasonal vegetable.

Crespella Piemontese - Chicken Crepe
Broccoli, sundried tomatoes, organic chicken and mozzarella cheese. $9.50
Crespella ai Funghi - Mushroom Crepe
Sautéed mushrooms, basil, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese. $8.95
Crespella di Mare - Shrimp Crepe
Sautéed shrimp, spinach, crushed tomato, garlic and feta cheese. $10.75

IN THE MOOD FOR . . . NOT CREPES
Served with organic roasted rosemary potatoes or green salad.

Frittata Riva Veronese - Italian-style Omelette
Two-egg frittata with broccoli, onions, sundried tomatoes and mozzarella. $8.95
Frittata Montanara
Two-egg frittata with asparagus, red onion and gorgonzola. $8.95
Tofu Scramble
Organic tofu sautéed with shallots, broccoli, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, garlic. $8.50
Capperi che Salmone - Gravlax
Smoked salmon on toasted country bread, with creme fraiche, red onion and capers. $10.75

Don’t see what you want? Call us . . . . . Nothing is impossible!

rev. 3/06/10

All menus subject to change without notice.