Menu

Puccini's has been created so that our patrons may enjoy classic cuisine in the true Italian tradition. As good wine requires aging, fine food must be carefully prepared. Please indulge us with your patience in order that we may serve you a distinctive and memorable meal. If you desire something that does not appear on the menu, Please ask the maitre'd. We will make every effort to please you. Un Buon appetito!
- Chef Pasquale

Antipasti Freddi (Cold Appetizers)

Insalate di "Puccini"..........................(Cold Seafood Salad)
Ostriche..............................(Fresh Oysters)
Cocktail di Gamberi.................................(Shrimp Cocktail)
Careiofini Freddi Con Salsa Verde........(Cold Artichokes in Green Sauce)
Salmone Affumicato......................(Smoked Salmon)
Prosciutto & Melone.................(Prosciutto & Melon)
Vongole Fresche..................(Clams on the Half Shell)
Antipasto Freddo.........................(Assorted Cold Appetizers)
Mozzarella di Bufalo & Prosciutto & Pomodori.............
(Imported Buffalo Milk Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Tomato)

Antipasti Caldi (Hot Appetizers)

Mozzarella in Carrozza................(Mozzarella with Sliced Bread Coated in Egg Batter,
Crisply Fried)
Vongole Oreganata......................(Baked Clams)
Vongole Casino.....................(Clams Casino)
Fritto di Calamari..........................(Fried Squid)
Spiedini alla Romana.......(Mozzarella with Sliced Bread Coated in Egg Batter
- Crisply Fried, Served with a Light Anchovy Sauce)
Vongole Rosso o Bianco..........(Clams in a Red or White Wine Sauce)
Antipasto Caldo...................(Assorted Hot Appetizers)

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Zuppe (Soups)

Stracciatella alla Romana........(Roman and Egg and Spinach Soup)
Zupa Di Cipolle..................(Onion Soup)
Tortellini in Brodo.....................(Meat Filled Pasta in Clear Consomme)
Pasta & Fagioli.........................(Macaroni and Bean Soup)
Zuppa Del Giorno ..............(Soup of the Day)

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Insalate (Salads)

Rugola, Indiva & Radicchio............(Tricolor Salad)
Pomodori & Oregano.............................(Sliced Tomato with Oregano)
Cesare Per Due........................(Cesar Salad For Two)
Insalata Di Spinaci............................(Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Bacon, Onions in Oil)
Guori di Lattuga & Pomodoro...........................(Hearts of Lettuce & Tomato)

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Legumi (Vegetables)

Scurola Aglio & Olio.....................(Escarole Sauteed with Garlic)
Spinacci all' Aglio.........................(Spinach Sauteed with Garlic)
Zucchini Fritti...........................(Fried Sliced Zucchini)
Fragiolini Saltate..................(Sauteed String Beans)

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Pollo (Chicken)

Pollo alla Francese...................(Boneless Breast of Chicken Dipped in Egg,
Sauteed in a Lemon Butter Sauce)
Pollo alla Marsala....................(Boneless Breast of Chicken Sauteed
with Marsala Wine and Mushrooms)
Petto di Pollo Mimosa......................(Boneless Breast of Chicken With Mozzarella and
Prosciutto in a Brown Sauce)
Spezzato di Pollo alla Scarpariello................(Chicken Sauteed in Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic)
Petto di Pollo al Vino Bianco.......................(Boneless Breast of Chicken Sauteed in White Wine)

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Pasta

Fedelini alla Primavera.....................(Thin Spaghetti with Fresh Garden Vegetables)
Angel Hair Cristina.........................(Angel Hair Pasta with Mushrooms and Shrimp
in a White Cream Sauce)
Paglia & Fieno ...........................(White & Green Noodles with Peas, Onions, and
Prosciutto in a Cream Sauce)
Gnocchi di Patate alla Bolognese..................(Potato Dumplings in a Meat Sauce)
Fresh Fettuccine Puttanesca
Tortellini alla Bolognese o Pomodoro...................(Meat Filled Pasta with Tomato or Meat Sauce)
Linguini Toscanini...................(Linguini with Assorted Seafood in a Red Sauce)
Fettuccini Alfredo.............Egg Noodles in a Cream Sauce with Butter and Parmigiana Cheese)
Fusilli Pink Sauce.........................Vodka Cream Sauce
Pappardelle Matriciana...........(Fresh Pasta, Bacon, Onion & Tomatoes)
Penne Arrabbiata.............................(Ziti Shaped Macaroni with Marinara Sauce
and Crushed Peppers)
Linguine alle Vongole..................(Linguine with Clams in a Red, White or Marechiara Sauce)
Manicotti

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Alla Griglia (From the Grill)

Costata di Vitello...................(Broiled Loin Veal chop)
Surf e Turf
Costolettine di Agnellino..............(Grilled Baby Lamb Chops)
Bistecca di Filetto con Funghi...............(Grilled Filet Mignon With Mushroom Caps)
Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia con Funghi.................(Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mushroom Caps)

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Frutti Di Mare (Seafood)

Filetto di Sogliola alla Griglia...................(Broiled Filet of Sole)
Gamberi alla Livornese.....................(Shrimp Sauteed with Capers, Onions and
Black Olives in a Light Tomato Sauce)
Gamberi al Vino Bianco..................(Shrimp sauteed in a White Wine)
Gamberi alla Francese...............(Shrimp Coated in Egg, Sauteed in Lemon Butter Sauce)
Calamari in Cassuola.....................(Squid in a Tomato Sauce with White Wine)
Aragoste, priced according to size..................(Lobster, Broiled , Steamed,
Fra Diavolo or Marinara)
Shrimp alla Pasquale..........(Brandy, Cream and Mushrooms)
Filetto di Sogliola Saltate alla Mandorle................(Filet of Sole Sauteed with
White Wine and Almonds)
Gamberi alla Pisano.................(Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic in a Rosé Sauce)
Gamberi alla Marinara o alla Fra Diavolo.............(Shrimp Sauteed in a Mild or
Spicy Marinara Sauce)
Conchiglia al Forno.................(Broiled Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce)
Zuppa di Pesce...................(Assorted Seafood Simmered in a Light Tomato Sauce)

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Vitello (Veal)

Bocconcini di Vitello alla Barbara...................(Rolled Veal Scalloppine with Prosciutto and Mozzarella in a Mushroom Sauce)
Vitello alla Piccata...................(Veal Sauteed with Butter, Lemon and Capers)
Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala.................(Veal Scaloppine Sauteed with Marsala
Wine and Mushrooms)
Vitello alla Parmigiana..............(Medallions of Veal with Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce)
Vitello alla "Puccini".....................(Veal Scaloppine with Imported Porcini
Mushrooms in a Cream Sauce)
Vitello alla Milanese...................(Veal Breaded and Fried)
Vitello alla Francese.........................(Veal Coated in Egg, Sauteed in a Lemon Butter Sauce)
Saltimbocca alla Romana........................(Veal Scaloppine with Sherry, Sage and Prosciutto)

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