We’ve been scratching our heads ever since the announcement earlier this summer that Green Dolphin Street’s somewhat tepid restaurant was shuttering to be reborn as an Italian joint. But not just any Italian restuarant: casual, family-friendly, sports-fan friendly, pizza-oriented — what could this place look like? Wonder no more, as the space opens tomorrow, its dozen or so flat-screens tuned to various sporting events, the back patio inviting romantic spaghetti incidents, and the menu from exec chef Nino Coronas (formerly of Pizza D.O.C.) — well, read on to take a look at it.
Antipasti Caldi
Involtini di melanzane e zucchini
Grilled eggplant and zucchini rolled with ricotta cheese and basil, and then oven baked and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Zuppete di cozz
Mussels sautéed with garlic and white wine, with choice of spicy tomato sauce or white wine sauce
Vongole gratinate
Baked clams
Calamari fritti o alla griglia
Fried or grilled calamari
Grigliattina mista
Grilled calamari, baby octopus, and shrimp served over spring greens and drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Antipasto di vegetali
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, asparagus, and Belgian endive
Antipasti freddi e insalate
Antipasto mediterraneo
Prosciutto di Parma, salame, pancetta, artichokes, olives, parmigiano, and gruviera
Misto di formaggi
Assorted cheeses and accompaniments
Prosciutto e mozzarella
Proscuitto di Parma and fresh mozzarella served with spring greens and grape tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Caprese
Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with basil and extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta
Tomatoes tossed with basil and extra virgin olive oil served on toasted garlic ciabatta
Insalata saporita
Mixed spring greens, roasted Portobello mushrooms, and red peppers dressed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction
Insalata mista
Mixed spring greens, carrots, grape tomatoes, and red onions tossed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic
Della casa
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers tossed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice
Di barbabietola
Arugula, red beets, Belgian endive and radicchio tossed with lemon vinaigrette
Di rucola
Arugula tossed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar and garnished with shaved parmagiano and grape tomatoes
Pizze
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil
Napoletana
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, anchovies, and oregano
Proscuitto cotto e funghi
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto and mushrooms
Funghi
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and mushrooms
Rustica
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, and onion
Quattro stagioni
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto crudo, mushrooms, olives, and artichokes in four separate sections
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotta, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, and anchovies
Fiorentina
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sopressata and roasted peppers
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, fresh hot sausage, and jalapeno peppers
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, roasted peppers and artichoke
Calzone
A pocket pizza filled with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, ham and basil
Pizze Bianche
Patate e rosmarino
Fresh mozzarella, Yukon potato, garlic and rosemary
Rucola
Fresh mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomato, shaved parmigiano, and prosciutto crudo
Quattro formaggi
Fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, and parmigiano
Della casa
Fresh mozzarella, egg, ham, parmigiano, and asparagus
Al tartufo
Fresh mozzarella, mushroom, zucchini, truffle oil, and prosciutto cotto
Primi Piatti
Lasagna
Layers of red meat sauce and creamy béchamel
Gnocchetti Sardi
Homemade Sardinian gnochetti sautéed with a lamb ragu and topped with pecorino cheese
Ravioli di Ricotta
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and swiss chard sautéed in a vodka tomato cream sauce and topped with parmigiano
Ravioli di vitello
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and veal than sautéed in a tomato basil sauce and topped with parmigiano
Gnocchi di patate
Homemade potato dumpling in a four cheese sauce
Bucatini alla amatriciana
Bucatini pasta sautéed with smoked pancetta, onions, white wine, and finished with a spicy tomato sauce and topped with parmigiano
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Tagliatelle pasta sautéed with Bolognese sauce and parmigiano
Tagliatelle ai funghi porcini
Tagliatelle pasta sautéed with porcini mushrooms, in a cream sauce topped with parmigiano
Penne alla vodka
Penne pasta sautéed in a vodka tomato cream sauce and topped with parmigiano
Penne al pomodoro
Penne pasta sautéed in a tomato basil sauce and topped with parmigiano
Linguine ai frutti di mare
Linguine pasta sautéed with calamari, cuttle fish, octopus, shrimp, mussels, and clams in a light spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti sautéed with clams, garlic and white wine served with a choice of white or red sauce
Risotto alla pescotoro
Carnaroli rice sautéed with calamari, cuttle fish, octopus, shrimp, mussels, and clams in a light spicy tomato sauce
Secondi Piatti
Involtini di pollo
Chicken breast rolled with pancetta and smoked mozzarella than finished in a white wine sauce
Pollo al limone
Chicken breast sautéed with capers, white wine, and lemon sauce
Pollo alla rustica
Airline chicken breast sautéed with onions, garlic, yellow and red peppers, with a white wine and tomato sauce
Pollo alla parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast pan fried and finished in the oven with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Served with a side of pasta with tomato sauce
Scaloppine ai funghi
Veal medallion sautéed with garlic and mushrooms
in a white wine cream sauce
Scaloppini ai limone
Veal medallion sautéed with capers, white wine, and lemon juice
Tilapia ai Carciofi
Tilapia sautéed with garlic, artichoke hearts, and white wine than finished with a Dijon mustard cream sauce
Salmon al vino bianco
Salmon sautéed with white wine and capers
Alla griglia
Filet mignon
Pork chop
Salmon
Tilapia
all main courses are served with potatoes and vegetables