Dinner Menu | Avanzare Italian Restaurant
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FULL MENU

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COLD APPETIZERS

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ANTIPASTO 18.95 

 Prosciutto, soppressata, parmesan, gorgonzola, olives, pepperoncini  and cornichons

 

PROSCIUTTO E BURRATA 18.95

 Thinly sliced prosciutto di parma  and creamy italian cheese and marsala-fig sauce 

 

CARPACCIO DI MANZO 18.95 

Thinly sliced prime top sirloin, topped with mushrooms, celery, arugula, mustard aioli, shaved parmesan

 

MELANZANA CAPRESE 15.95

  Pan-fried breaded eggplant, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and aged balsamic

 

BRUSCHETTA 12.95

 Cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic and pecorino cheese

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HOT APPETIZERS

CALAMARI FRITTI 18.95

Crispy fried calamari, zucchini and herbs

 

POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA 18.95

 Grilled octopus, potatoes, brussel sprouts, roasted bell peppers and tuna-caper sauce

 

VONGOLE AL FORNO OREGANATA 18.95

Baked clams with garlic bread crumbs herbs butter white wine topping, garlic oregano white wine sauce

 

 COZZE ALL’ARRABIATTA 16.95

 P.E.I mussels spicy red sauce and garlic crostini

 

CAVOLFIORE CALABRESSE 13.95

Roasted cauliflower, tossed with calabrian peppers capers herbs sauce

 

POLPETE 15.95 

Beef, veal & pork meatballs on a bed of creamy polenta

 

SALSICCIA E PEPERONI 15.95

Italian sausage and bell peppers sautéed in garlic white wine sauce

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SALADS

MISTA 9.95

House salad, mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing

 

CAESARE 10.95 

Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and parmesan dressing

 

PERA 11.95

 Arugula, poached pear, almonds, goat cheese, and lemon dressing

 

 AVANZARE 11.95

Brussel sprouts, romaine, apples, currants, pine nuts, pancetta, pecorino cheese, citrus dressing

 

TRITATA 11.95

 Chopped romaine, pepperoncini, red onions, olives, tomatoes, provolone, soppressata, red wine vinegar dressing

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PIZZA

All pizzas are hand-tossed and backed in the wood-burning oven.

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MARGHERITA 16.95

 Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil

 

AVANZARE 17.95 

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, olives and prosciutto

 

MAIALINO 17.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta  and soppressata

 

BIANCA 17.95

 Arugula, shaved parmesan and prosciutto di Parma

 

PEPPERONI 17.95

 Tomato sauce, monzzarella and pepperoni

 

SALSICCIA 17.95

Tomato sauce, monzzarella and crumble sausage

 

SOUP  

MINESTRONE 6.95 

Emmer wheat, beans, & vegetables

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PASTA

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TAGLIOLINI AI FRUTTI DI MARE 29.95

 Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, scallops

 and light tomato- garlic sauce

 

LINGUINI VONGOLE 25.95

Manila clams, garlic white wine basil lemon zest

 

LASAGNA BOLOGNESSE 23.95

 Meat and tomato ragu, bechamel, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, bolognesse-cream sauce

 

MANICOTTI 23.95

Rolled filled pasta with ricotta and spinach, baked with béchamel sauce served over marinara and garnish with basil pesto

 

SPAGHETTI 23.95

 Choice of meatballs, Italian sausage or bolognese

 

RAVIOLI CON COSTOLETTE 24.95

Homemade stuffed four cheese pasta tossed with braised beef short rib-tomato ragu topped with basil pesto and goat cheese

 

GNOCCHI AVANZARE 23.95

 Arugula, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green onions and creamy black truffle butter sauce

 

PAPARDELLE CON SUGO DI MAIALE 23.95

Slow braised pork shoulder ragu

 

 RIGATONI ALLA BUTTERA 23.95

Tomato cream sauce, sausage & peas

 

FETUCCINE ALFREDO 19.95

Garlic parmesan cream sauce 

Add shrimp for $8 add chicken for $5

 

CAVATELLI VODKA 19.95

Chunky tomato vodka cream sauce

Add shrimp for $8 add chicken for $5 

 

BUCATINI CARBONARA 24.95

Pancetta, pecorino cheese, egg yolk

Most of the pasta dishes could be made with gluten free pasta, please advise your server 

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​ENTREE

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FILLETO DI MANZO 47.95

8 oz. filet mignon, mushrooms green peppercorn

sauce and asparagus

 

BISTECCA 56.95

16 oz. grilled ribeye served with potatoes

 

COTOLETTA D’AGNELLO 56.95

Lamb chops, sauteed spinach and rosemary reduction

 

ROSTICCIANA 35.95

 Slowly braised boneless short ribs, served with cauliflower puree & sautéed spinach

 

POLLO VESUVIO 25.95

Boneless half Amish chicken potatoes, green peas garlic white wine sauce

 

VITELLO 31.95 / POLLO  22.95

SALTIMBOCA, MARSALA OR LIMONE

Served with sautéed vegetables and  potatoes

 

ALLA FRANCESE

veal 31.95 / chicken 22.95

Flour-dredged, egg-dipped pan fried, served with angel hair pasta and lemon butter sauce

 

 

ALLA PARMAGIANA

Chicken 22.95 Eggplant 19.95

Lightly breaded pan fried, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served with pasta

 

SALMONE OREGANATO 29.95

Pan roasted Scottish salmon  oregano-garlic white wine sauce  served with broccoli and potatoes

 

PESCE BIANCO 26.95

Pan seared whitefish, served with spinach, garlic mashed potato and lemon butter-caper sauce

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SIDES

6.95

Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, roasted potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and Mashed potatoes

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DESSERTS

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PANNA COTTA  7.95

Coconut Italian eggless custard.

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CROSTATA DI MELE 7.95 

Apple tart, vanilla gelato and caramel sauce.

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TIRAMISU 7.95

Ladyfinger cookies, espresso, Kahlua, mascarpone cheese.

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CANNOLI 7.95

Ricotta cheese, pistachios, chocolate chips,

candied citrus zest.

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CHEESE CAKE 6.95

Whipped cream and raspberry sauce.

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TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO 7.95

Triple chocolate cake,  whipped cream & chocolate sauce.​​​

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BISCOTTI 6.95

Twice-baked Italian cookies with almonds and golden raisins.  â€‹â€‹

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KIDS MENU

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Cheese Pizza 7.95

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Pizza Sausage 8.95

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Pizza Pepperoni 8.95

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Fettuccine Alfredo 7.95

add chicken for $2​

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Maccheroni Butter Sauce 6.95

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Spaghetti Meatball 8.95

add a meatball for $3​

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Ravioli Marinara 8.95

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Mac & Cheese 7.95

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Chicken tenders  8.95

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