Morandi NY

Antipasti

Bruschetta ricotta e carciofini

buffalo ricotta & marinated baby artichokes on toasted country bread

Burrata e fave

burrata cheese with fava beans, baby lettuce & mint

Polipo alla griglia*

grilled octopus with celery root, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes & chervil oil

Insalata d'indivia

endive, walnuts, grapes, pecorino "ubriaco" with a red wine vinaigrette

Taccole e pecorino

snow peas, frisee, shaved pecorino, toasted hazelnuts with red wine vinaigrette

Insalata verde

bibb lettuce with red wine vinaigrette

Insalata di asparagi

asparagus, arugula, quail eggs, taggiasca olives, ricotta salata & meyer lemon dressing

Crudo di branzino e asparagi di mare

finely sliced mediterranean sea bass, sea asparagus, watercress, olive oil & lemon

Minestrone alla genovese

classic vegetable soup with pesto

Salumi e Formaggi

CAPOCOLLO*
CALABRESE*
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA*
FINOCCHIONA*
ROBIOLA*
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO*
PECORINO*
RICOTTA DI BUFALA*

selection of any four items

FRITTI

Carciofi alla giudea

fried artichokes with lemon-aioli dip

Fritto misto di pesce*

fried calamari, shrimp & fish

Olive ascolane*

fried green olives stuffed with sausage

Peperoni fritti

blistered green peppers

FOCCACCE E PANINI

Focaccia mortadella e ricotta

hand-stretched focaccia with mortadella, ricotta cheese & black olives

Focaccia prosciutto & rucola

prosciutto, arugula & stracchino cheese on hand-stretched focaccia

Fontina e prosciutto cotto

ham & cheese panini with tomato on rosemary focaccia

Primi

Agnolotti di capesante

housemade scallop ravioli with snap peas & prosciutto with a lightly herbed cream sauce

Tagliatelle alla bolognese

egg pasta with classic meat sauce

Linguine alle vongole*

pasta with clams, white wine & green garlic

Ravioli di ricotta e tartufo*

ricotta & truffle ravioli with fresh peas, shimeji mushrooms & parmesan

Gnocchi di patate al ragu di vitello*

potato dumplings with veal ragu

Pici al limone

hand-rolled spaghetti with lemon and parmesan

Cacio e pepe

tonnarelli with pecorino & black pepper

Risotto alle cozze e 'nduja

carnaroli rice with mussels, spicy calabrian sausage, braised fennel & preserved lemon

Fusilli integrali di barbabietole con salsiccia

house-made whole wheat beet pasta with italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino cheese & chili flakes

Secondi

Orata alla griglia*

grilled whole sea bream with lemon-oregano oil

Polpettine alla siciliana

meatballs with pine nuts & raisins

Salmone primavera*

pan-seared salmon with mixed spring beans medley, herbs-yogurt sauce

Melanzane in carrozza con peperonata*

breaded eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella & roasted pepper-tomato sauce

Merluzzo alla livornese*

pan-seared atlantic cod with tomato, black olives, capers & parsley

Tagliata di manzo con cipolline e patate arrosto*

grilled flat iron steak with balsamic onions & roasted potatoes

Pollo alla diavola e insalata*

grilled chicken with chilies & lemon with salad

Bistecca per due*

dry aged porterhouse grilled with rosemary, garlic & fried peppers (for two)

120

CONTORNI

spinaci

broccoli di rapa

funghi

asparagi

patate fritte

* Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs, or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Although every effort will be made to accommodate food allergies we cannot always guarantee meeting your needs.