Cafe Carolina

Antipasti - Appetizers

• Soup of the Day

  Non-dairy vegetarian soup ask about today's selection.

  • Cup$5.65
  • Bowl$6.75

• Insalata Verde House Salad$6.25

  Organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with shaved parmesan.

• Semplice di Spinaci Spinach Salad$8.20

  Organic spinach, red onion, mushrooms, walnuts, and a warm shallot vinaigrette, topped with salted ricotta.

• Insalata Romana Roman Salad$9.35

  Romaine, radicchio, dried figs, walnuts and red onions, tossed with a creamy gorgonzola dressing.

• Burrata Invernale$10.95

  Fresh burrata (mozzarella with a creamy center), heirloom tomatoes, pesto, shaved parmesan.

• Insalata Rossa Beet Salad$8.95

  Beets, cannellini beans, caramelized onions, topped with salted ricotta.

• Insalata di Parma Parma Salad$11.95

  Sliced imported Parma prosciutto topped with organic arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, and sprinkled with shaved parmesan.

• Bruschetta Invernale (pronounced brusketta)$9.75

  Two pieces buttered crostini topped with crimini mushrooms, macadamia nut spread, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese.

• Arancini Fried Rice Balls$10.25

  Appetizer of arborio rice stuffed with carrots, peas, parsley, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, marinara.

Pastas

Primi - Pastas

Substitute gluten-free pasta add $1.25; allow extra time to prepare.

• Ravioli Cremaschi$14.85

  Authentic regional ravioli stuffed with a sweet filling of amaretti, raisins, citron and parmesan cheese, served in a sage-brown butter sauce.

• Pizzoccheri*$14.95

  Lots of fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, splash of lemon juice, olive oil, and parmesan.

• Strozzapreti$14.50

  Homemade ricotta and spinach gnocchi baked in a porcini and white mushroom-cream sauce.

• Gnocchi Gorgonzola$13.25

  Homemade classic Italian-style potato dumplings in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. A favorite!

• Rigatoni al Pollo$14.25

  Tube pasta, diced organic chicken breast, broccoli, leeks, tomatoes, parmesan, white wine sauce.

• Linguine all'Adriatico*$15.65

  Linguine with tomatoes, garlic, basil and shrimp in a white wine sauce.

• Tagliatelle alla Thomas$14.25

  Flat pasta with homemade organic chicken meatballs and marinara sauce.

• Rigatoni alla Buttera$13.25

  Tube pasta with pork sausage, onion, mushrooms and pink sauce.

• Lasagna alla Bolognese*$14.95

  Layers of homemade organic pasta, Angus beef ragù, marinara and béchamel sauce.

• Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$14.50

  Flat pasta with Angus beef ragù, crushed tomatoes, butter, and parmesan.

• Penne with Butter or Olive Oil$9.95

  Plain and simple, with or without cheese.

The Classics

Choice of Penne, Linguine or Homemade Organic Gnocchi Price shown is for pasta; for gnocchi add $2. Add chicken or shrimp add $3.50.

• Marinara$11.85

  Traditional tomato

• Arrabbiata$11.85

  Spicy marinara

• Alfredo$11.95

  Shallots, cream, parmesan

• Pink$11.95

  Marinara, cream

• Puttanesca$13.25

  Capers, olives, anchovies, marinara

• Carbonara*$13.35

  Eggs, pancetta, parmesan

• Pesto$13.50

  Basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan; or vegan

• Funghi$13.25

  White mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, shallots and cream

• Sorrentina$13.25

  Marinara, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella; especially good with gnocchi

Entrees & Pizzas

Secondi - Entrees

All entrées served with roasted rosemary potatoes and a seasonal vegetable. Sub veggie for potato add $1.

• Pollo al Marsala$17.50

  Organic half chicken braised in a Marsala wine sauce with dried figs.

• Tagliata al Pepe Verde$16.25

  Grilled Angus flat iron steak, served sliced and topped with a green peppercorn sauce.

• Agnello al Balsamico$29.95

  Grilled lamb chops with balsamic reduction sauce.

• Sogliola alla Livornese$15.25

  Filet of sole braised with crushed tomatoes, black olives, capers, garlic, and basil.

• Scallopine al Limone e Capperi$14.95

  Pork tenderloin with a lemon-caper sauce.

Le Pizze

Regular pizzas are approximately 11" individual pies. Gluten-free are 10". Both crusts contain no soy, dairy or eggs. While we take every precaution to keep GF products separate, including baking GF pizzas on a dedicated stone, please understand we cannot absolutely guarantee their purity. Sub gluten-free crust add $2. Sub gluten-free crust add $2.

• Margherita$10.95

  Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and parmesan.

• Napoletana$11.95

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, anchovies, sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

• Funghi$13.50

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, red onion, parmesan, parsley.

• Gorgonzola$13.75

  Walnuts, caramelized onion, fresh mozzarella, fresh sage, and gorgonzola cheese.

• Isabella$13.95

  Marinara, grilled eggplant, artichokes, roasted red bell peppers, goat cheese.

• Bianca$14.50

  Fresh mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, arugula, olive oil, shaved parmesan.

• Salsiccia$12.95

  Marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted red bell peppers, parmesan, parsley, and choice of pepperoni or Italian sausage.

• Calzone$13.75

  Marinara, ricotta (with beaten egg), fresh mozzarella, artichokes, turkey sausage, caramalized onions, parmesan, olive oil.

Add Toppings

• Artichokes$2.00

• Goat cheese$3.00

• Mushrooms$2.00

• Italian sausage$2.00

• Chicken$3.50

• Grilled eggplant$2.00

• Kalamata olives$2.00

• Shrimp$3.50

• Pepperoni$2.25

• Anchovies$1.00

• Roasted red bell peppers$2.00

• Fresh mozzarella$2.00

• Peppeoni$2.25

Sauces

Fresh Pasta & Sauces

Homemade Pastas

available in 8 oz. batches (rule of thumb: 1 portion - 4 oz. per person)

• Plain

  Spinach, Black (squid ink)

  • Starting at$4.00

• Sun-dried Tomato

  Buckwheat

  • Starting at$4.00

Fresh Sauces

8 oz.

• Marinara$8.00

  Arra Bbiata

• Funghi$9.50

  Buttera

• Pesto

  • 4 oz$5.00