Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana Menu
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APRISTOMACO
Chef's selection of imported cured cold cuts, cheeses, olives, and marinated seasonal vegetables.
Calamari rings and jumbo shrimp fried to a golden crisp. Served with marinara.
Fresh Manila clams sautéed in garlic & white wine. Serves in a light tomato sauce with toasted bread points.
Black Prince Edward mussels sautéed in garlic and white wine. Served in a light tomato sauce with toasted bread points.
Traditional Sicilian recipe of risotto, Parmigiano, mozzarella, ground beef and sweet baby peas. Fried to a golden crisp and served with fresh marinara.
Lightly floured, zucchini fried to a golden crisp. Served with shaved Parmagiano & lemon herb aioli.
Homemade meatballs with veal, beef, pork, Parmigiano & fresh herbs baked in our signature tomato sauce.
Pan-fried and baked traditional mozzarella cheese in a double-breaded crust. Served over marinara.
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, and shaved Parmigiano.
ZUPPE E INSALATE
Soup of the day.
Baby romaine crowns tossed with homemade herb croutons & Asiago Cesare dressing.
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, E.V.O.O., basil, balsamic reduction.
Artisanal garden greens, cucumbers, sweet teardrop peppers, tomatoes & Asiago shavings with balsamic vinaigrette.
PIATTI AL FORNO
Fresh homemade lasagna sheets layered with mozzarella, Parmigiano, and Pecorino with tomato meat sauce & baked to perfection.
Italian crepes filled with spinach & mozzarella, Parmigiano, Pecorino. Choice of homemade marinara or Bolognese sauce.
Pan-fried thinly sliced eggplant, stuffed with angel hair pasta, fresh basil, Parmigiano & Pecorino cheese.
Potato dumplings tossed with homemade marinara sauce & baked with fresh mozzarella.
SPECIALITA DELLA CASA
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, egg, and parsley with a touch of cream & Parmigiano Reggiano.
Spaghetti tossed with sautéed chicken, asparagus, and garlic. Served in a parsley white wine sauce.
Spaghetti tossed with fresh made tomato sauce, sprinkled with Parmigiano, and fresh basil. Add meatball +3.
Penne tossed with house-made pesto, a touch of cream & Parmigiano Reggiano.
Penne tossed in spicy ‘Nduja tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano.
Linguine with braised calamari, onions, and garlic. Served in a tomato white wine sauce with a kiss of spice.
Linguini tossed with fresh Manila clams and choice of white natural clam sauce or tomato sauce.
Linguine tossed with shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, broccoli, and mushrooms in a garlic white wine herb sauce.
Mafalde noodles tossed with a traditional Sicilian Bolognese of slow-cooked veal, pork, and beef. Add meatball +3.
Four cheese tortellini tossed with sautéed Italian sweet sausage, baby sweet peas, pancetta, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano in a sage cream sauce.
Homemade ravioli filled with beef. Served with choice of sauce: pesto, Bolognese, marinara, Alfredo, or Arrabbiata.
Homemade ravioli filled with cheese. Served with choice of sauce: pesto, Bolognese, marinara, Alfredo, or Arrabbiata.
Homemade wild mushroom filled ravioli tossed with sautéed garlic, sausage, and mushrooms. Served in a light sage cream sauce.
Rigatoni tossed with fennel sausage, broccoli, and sautéed garlic in a light sage cream sauce.
POLLO
Lemon, capers, and butter in a white wine sauce.
Wild porcini mushrooms. Served in a sweet Marsala wine sauce.
Pancetta, wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, Marsala wine with a touch of cream.
Breaded & topped with homemade marinara & fresh mozzarella.
DOLCI
Choice of vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio, spumoni.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana feels like a thoughtful summary of classic Italian comfort, balancing tradition and variety in a way that leaves a strong final impression. The experience opens beautifully with the APRISTOMACO selections, where sharing Antipasto Per Due sets a convivial tone, while seafood lovers are well served by Fritto Misto Di Mare, Vongole Al Guazzetto, and Cozze Al Guazzette, complemented by the satisfying crunch of Sicilian Arancini. Moving into ZUPPE E INSALATE, lighter options such as Zuppa Del Giorno (Quart), Cesare, Caprese Salad, and Insalata Di Campo provide freshness and balance, acting as a perfect bridge to the heartier courses. The PIATTI AL FORNO section highlights comforting, oven-baked classics like Lasagna, Manicotti Fiorentina, Melanzane Parmigiana, and Gnocchi, each reflecting rustic Italian home cooking. In the SPECIALITA DELLA CASA, pasta truly takes center stage, with favorites such as Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Spaghetti Pollo E Asparaghi, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Penne Al Pesto, and Penne Alla Arrabbiata, showcasing a range from creamy to herbaceous to spicy. The POLLO offerings-including Pollo Al Limone, Pollo Marsala, Pollo Funghi E Pomodoro, and Pollo Parmigiana-round out the savory options with comforting, well-known Italian flavors. Finally, the menu concludes on a sweet note with DOLCI like Cannoli, Tiramisu, Torta Della Nonna, Creme Brulee, and Gelato, leaving diners with a sense of completeness. Taken as a whole, the menu feels cohesive and satisfying, making it a fitting conclusion to an Italian dining experience that values both tradition and approachability.