Today's Specials

Today's Pasta Specials

Homemade Red Sauce or White Wine and Garlic Broth

Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce

Gnocchi filled with an Asiago cheese filling Alla Vodka Sauce

Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

Grated black truffles, shallot, and garlic are sautéed in butter, simmered with white wine, and then gently cooked with heavy cream

Pappardelle  with White Truffle Alfredo Sauce

Large shrimp, garlic, butter, and white wine over pasta

Shrimp Scampi over Pasta

Today's Soup, Special Salads & Appetizers

Fresh Arugula,Fresh Burrata Cheese, Blueberrys,Strawberry 

Fresh Arugula, Fresh Burrata Cheese, Blueberrys, and Strawberry

Burrata Salad

Beer Batter Fried Brussel Sprouts w/ savory sauce

Tempura Brussel Sprouts w/ Chipotle Mayo

Zucchini Blossom Fritti

Slices Melon Wrapped with Prosciutto, Basil and Balsamic Glaze

Melon and Proscuitto

Today's Steak, Lamb, Veal Specials

 20oz Ribeye with garlic mashed potatoes or french fries

Grilled 20oz Ribeye

Braised veal shank served over garlic mashed potatoes.

Veal Osso Buco

8 Lamb Chops Marinated in Garlic and Rosemary served with Frisse Salad

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops

Today's Fish Specials

Whole Branzino Woodstone Oven roasted with side frisee salad

Roasted Whole Branzino

Lobster Meat, Shrimp, Clams on Half Shell , Blue Mussels and Calamari

Seafood Rissoto

Trattoria Menu

Signature Menu

Shoemaker style chicken legs, thighs, olive oil, garlic, pepperoncini, white wine, chicken stock,sweet or hot Italian sausage and parmesan cheese

Papa G's Chicken Scarpariello

Seasoned beef burger, red onion, romaine lettuce, tomato, and choice of cheese on soft brioche bun.   Mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or goat cheese.   Includes French Fries or Romaine Tomato Salad

Joanne's Beef Burger and French Fries

Our family recipe.   Chicken breast, flour, salt, pepper, lime juice, parmesan cheese, white wine, artichoke hearts, chicken stock, and parsley

Mom's Lemon Artichoke Chicken

Our family recipe made to order.   Eggplant, panko, salt, pepper, marinara, mozzarella, and parsley

Big Joe's Eggplant Parmesan

Just like it says!  or sweet or hot Italian sausage

Joanne's Spaghetti and Meatballs, or Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage

Entree Side Options

Sauteed Spinach

French Fries

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Mashed potatoes infused with  garlic, and butter

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Spaghetti w/ Marinara Sauce

Entrees

Thinly pounded chicken breast, panko and parmesan cheese, topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese

Chicken Parmesan

Creamy ricotta cheese mixture, savory meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese, topped with alla vodka or marinara sauce

Meat Lasagna

Grilled to your temperature and served w/ Lemon and Side Salad.

Grilled Salmon

Layers of ricotta cheese, zucchini, lasagna noodles, topped with alla vodka or marinara sauce

Vegetable Lasagna

Thinly pounded chicken breast, panko and parmesan cheese, pan-fried served with lemon wedge and arugula salad, 

Chicken Milanese

Large shrimp tossed in panko and fried, topped  with tomato sauce, and mozarella cheese.

Shrimp Parmesan

Marsala wine, chicken breasts, olive oil, mushrooms

Chicken Marsala

Pasta Your Way

Alfredo Sauce

with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, salt, and parmesan cheese

Pesto Sauce

Guanciale, eggs, parmesan cheese, and a little olive oil, salt and pepper

Carbonara Sauce

Select a Pasta (Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Linguini, Penne, Gnocchi, or Gluten Free)

Ground meat , slow cooked with onions, carrots, celery and tomatoes

Bolognese Sauce

Tomato-based sauce that's spiked vodka, then softened with a splash of heavy cream

Alla Vodka Sauce

Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and salt

Aglio e Olio

Seasonal Fresh Vegetables in White Wine and Garlic Broth

Primavera

add  Protein

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Appetizers | Salads

Salads

Mesclun ,red onions, cherry tomatoes, english cucumbers, bocconcini mozzarella ,and white wine balsamic vinaigrette

Joanne's Salad

Romaine, roasted red peppers, chickpeas, feta cheese, olive juice, shaved brussel sprouts and red onion

Italian Chopped Salad

add Protein

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Our Family Recipe. Eggplant, Panko, parmesan cheese, olive oil, eggs, and garlic

Eggplant Balls

A perfect blend of veal, pork and beef from our old family recipe 

Joanne's Meatballs

Joanne's Meatballs on a potato buns (No Substitutions)

3 Meatball or Eggplant Sliders

Fried Calamari with Hot Red Pepppers (Large $29.95)

Fried Calamari Basket

Chopped tomatoes, balsamic, basil, and garlic, spooned over olive-oil brushed slices of toasted baguette 

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Saffron Risotto balls, stuffed with sweet peas and mozzarella cheese

Arancini Rice Balls

Shrimp Fritti Basket

French fries seasoned with parmesan cheese, garlic, and chopped parsley

Parmesan Fries

Pizzeria

Pizza

Tomato Sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil

Joanne's Sicilian Margherita Pizza

Add Chopped Garlic, Chopped Clams, Caramelized Onion, Kalamata Olives, Onions, Meatball, Mortadella, Mushroom, Black Olives, Onions, Pepperoni, Peppers, Proscuitto, Sausage, Spinach, and Extra Cheese.  Tomato, or White

Large Sicilian Monster Pizza

Add Chopped Garlic, Chopped Garlic, Caramelized Onion, Kalamata Olives, Onions, Meatball, Mortadella, Mushroom, Black Olives, Onions, Pepperoni, Peppers, Proscuitto, Sausage, Spinach, and Extra Cheese.  Tomato or White

Make Your Own Sicilian Pizza

Wine Bottles

Private Label Wines

Joanne Red

Gaga Red

Joanne White

Gaga White

White Wine

Chardonnay

California grown with smooth notes of red cherry, rich blackberry and toasted oak on the finish.

Pinot Grigio

Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2020

Sauvignon Blanc

White Sangria

On the nose the wine is fresh, delicate and fruity with notes of white fruit, in the palate it is medium bodied, elegant, balanced and fresh.

Cavalpoggio Toscana Bianco

Sparkling Wines

Champagne

Ombra Prosecco DOC

La Marca Prosecco

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Cesari Il Bosco 2015

Banfi Centine

D’Abruzzo Riserva Rubesto

Merlot

Banfi Chianti Classico DOCG 2017

Red Sangria

Wine Specials (Limited Quantities)

D’Abruzzo Reserva Rubesto

Reisling

Crisp and refreshing with notes of strawberries and cherries

Le Midi Rosé 

Crafted from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the revered hillsides of Sancerre.

Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux Sancerre ‘Beau Roy’

Librandi Critone Bianco

Premier Red Wines

layers of ripe berry and spice flavors and a velvety tannin structure

Alpha Omega II Squared

Cascina Del Torcc 2019

Luiano’s “Grand Cru” is a blend of native and international grape varieties cultivated from a single vineyard produced in minimum quantities in only the best vintages. Defined by intense aromas of red berries and plums are accented by chocolate and tobacco notes. A full-bodied, complex Super Tuscan with rich fruit flavors and bold tannins, from 24 months of aging in French and American oak barrels following vinification in stainless steel.

Pairs Well With Lamb or Veal Osso Buco | Bottle Only

Lui Di Tuscana

Valpolicella, Italy/Amarone della Fumane, Italy, 2015

Amarone della Fumane

Cocktails

Special Cocktails

The Hugo

Aperol, Cranberry Juice, Prosecco, Club Soda, and Garnished with a Cherry 

The Lady in Red

Espresso, Vodka, Simple Syrup, Coffee Liquor, 3 Beans

Espresso Martini

Blueberry Vodka, TripleSec, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice

Blueberry Martini

Limoncello Martini 

LIV Gin, Lavender, Lemon Juice and Seltzer 

Lavender Blonde 

Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Passionfruit and Champagne 

Edge of Glory 

Coconut Rum, Orange & Pineapple Juice, Grenadine

Big Monster Cocktail

Titos Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Prickly Pear Syrup

Garden of Eden

SPIRITLESS

Wine - ZERO | PROOF

Delicate notes of watermelon, ripe peaches and fresh herbs live in harmony on the palate. 

Joyus Rosé

Notes of crisp green apple, fragrant fall pear and a ripe melon finish, these flavors do a delicious dance on your palate.

Joyus Sparkling White

Joyus Wine Bottle 750 mL

Pacific northwest notes of ripe blackberries, summer strawberries and California citrus blossoms 

Joyus Sparkling Rose 

Joyus’s perfectly balanced dealcoholized Cabernet Sauvignon is aged on American oak and has the complexity and warmth of a traditional, but with the alcohol gently removed. 

Joyus Cabernet Sauvignon

Mocktails- ZERO | PROOF

Orange, Pineapple, & Apple Juice, Grenadine

Little Monster Mocktail

N/A New London Light Gin, Lavender, Fresh Lemon Juice and Seltzer | Garnished with Rosemary

N/A Lavender Blonde

N/A New London Light Gin, Fresh Mint Leaves, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar and Soda Water, Garnished with a lime

Gin Mojito 

N/A Ritual Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine | Garnished with Cherry and Orange

Rum Runner 

N/A New London Light Gin, Tonic Water, Garnished with Orange