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Taverna Italian Kitchen + Bar

Taverna Italian Kitchen + Bar

8.3
219 21st St E

Antipasti

Antipasti

Agnello Appetizer

half rack of lamb, garlic, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic greek yoghurt sauce

$32.95

Arancini Siciliani

(2) carnaroli rice croquettes, arrabbiata sauce

$18.95

Bruschetta

(3) crusty country Italian bread, tomato, basil, garlic

$13.95

Burrata + Parma Prosciutto

fresh creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

$38.95

Burrata Bruschetta

(3) crusty country Italian bread, wild garlic pesto, grape tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze

$19.95

Calamari Fritti

sea salt, pepper, garlic Greek yoghurt sauce, lemon

$23.95

Capesanté

pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon

$29.95

Carpaccio di Manzo

thinly sliced certified angus beef, cherry tomato, wild arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, lemon,capers

$21.95

Cozze al Gorgonzola

fresh west coast mussels, shallots, garlic, butter, san marzano tomato, white wine, parsley, gorgonzola, grana padano-cream

$27.95

Mozzarella alla Caprese

fresh bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo

$18.95

Mozzarella alla Caprese, 1/2 order

fresh bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo

$10.95

Olive

assorted warm marinated olives, rosemary, thyme, lemon, garlic

$13.95

Polpette

(3) signature sicilian meatballs, spicy san marzano tomato sauce

$18.95

Polpo

char-grilled spanish octopus, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, chilies

$24.95

Scampi

(6) prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon, peperoncino, parsley

$17.95

Scampi Fra Diavolo

(6) prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, san marazon tomato, peperoncino, parsley

$18.95

Soup & Salad

Soup & Salad

Insalata di Cesare

torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon

$22.95

Insalata di Cesare (starter)

torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon

$14.95

Insalata di Rucola

organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction

$21.95

Insalata di Rucola (starter)

organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction

$14.50

Insalata Mista

fresh greens, grape tomato, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette

$22.95

Insalata Mista (starter)

fresh greens, grape tomato, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette

$14.95

Zuppa di Pomodoro

made from scratch vegetable broth, hand-crushed san marzano tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh thyme, chilies, bay leaf, grana padano, focaccia croutons, fresh basil, evoo drizzle, touch of cream

$14.50

Pizza

Pizza

Calzone

you pick, we perfect; add your choice of pizza toppings to our san marzano and mozzarella filling

$27.00

Mi Piace

san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella…

$27.00

Brooklyn Hot Honey Pie

san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, fennel sausage, chili oil, hot honey, fresh basil

$34.00

NY Cheese Pizza

san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, fior di latte, grana padano, garlic oil, oregano...…

$32.50

Pizza Funghi

(white pizza) evoo, whole milk mozzarella, pecorino romano, fontina, cremini mushroom, fresh thyme, arugula

$35.95

Pizza Margherita

san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo

$28.95

Pizza Marinara

(no cheese) san marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, Greek wild oregano, evoo

$22.95

Pizza Pepperoni

san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni

$33.95

Pizza Prosciutto

san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, parma prosciutto, arugula, shaved grana padano

$35.95

Pizza Taverna

(dal 1969) san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, crumbled Italian beef, onions, mushrooms

$37.95

Pasta

Pasta

Aglio e Olio

fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, parsley

$22.50

Alfredo

house made pasta, grana padano cream, cracked black pepper

$27.95

Alla Vodka

onion, garlic, chilies, vodka, tomato cream, fresh basil

$29.95

Amatriciana

onion, peperoncino, pancetta, san marzano tomato, pecorino

$30.95

Arrabbiata

toasted garlic, peperoncino, “angry” san marzano tomato sauce, hand torn basil, evoo

$23.95

Bolognese

house made pasta, slow braised ragu of beef, pancetta, trebbiano white wine, grana padano

$30.95

Cacio e Pepe

pecorino romano, cracked black pepper

$21.95

Cannelloni Ripieni di Carne

carne fresh hand rolled pasta filled with braised beef, veal, ricotta, grana padano, bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella

$34.95

Capelli d'Angelo con Gamberi

angel hair pasta, prawns, garlic, butter, white wine, cream

$37.95

Carbonara

pancetta,free range egg, pecorino romano, cream, cracked black pepper

$31.95

Gorgonzola

gorgonzola cheese, grana padano-cream

$33.95

Lasagna al Forno

fresh pasta,bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella, grana padano, mozzarella

$35.95

Marinara

house made pasta, prawns, bay scallops, calamari, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, cream

$36.95

Pescatora Platter

clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, octopus, shallots, chilies, white wine, san marzano tomato, parsley, spaghetti

$135.00

Pesto

garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo

$28.95

Pesto Cream

fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo

$31.95

Pesto Rose

san marzano tomato sauce, fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo

$31.95

Pesto Tomato

san marzano tomato sauce, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo

$30.95

Polpette

handcrafted sicilian meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, basil, grana padano, evoo

$35.45

Pomodoro e Basilico

san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo

$22.95

Procida

spanish octopus, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, white wine, fresh parsley, lemon zest

$48.95

Puttanesca

olives, capers, anchovies, chilies, parsley, san marzano tomato

$31.95

Ravioli di Aragosta

fresh house made lobster filled pasta, browned butter sage sauce

$39.95

Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci

fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, san marzano tomato, basil pesto, grana padano cream

$31.95

Ravioli di Zucca

handcrafted butternut squash and mascarpone filled pasta, pine nuts, browned butter sage cream sauce

$32.95

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare

creamy imported carnaroli rice, saffron, mussels, bay scallops, prawns, onions, white wine, parsley

$41.95

Risotto alla Milanese

creamy imported carnaroli rice, shallots, trebbiano white wine, saffron, butter, parmigiano-reggiano

$31.95

Rose

san marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream

$30.95

Sorrentina

san Marzano tomato, garlic, fresh basil, fresh fior di latte mozzarella

$31.95

Vongole

manila clams, white wine, san marzano tomato aglio olio, peperoncino, parsley

$35.95

Entree

Entree

Agnello Platter

full rack of lamb, garlic, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic greek yoghurt sauce

$65.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina Platter

30 oz beef porterhouse steak, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil

$120.00

Branzino

grilled whole fresh Greek sea bass, lemon, oregano, capers, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, roasted cherry tomato, lemon risotto; deboned by request in kitchen

$55.95

Capesanté alla Veneziana

pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon

$46.95

Filetto di Manzo

7 oz hand cut beef tenderloin, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, brussels sprouts

$63.95

Gamberi alla Busara

prawns, onions, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, san marzano tomato, parsley, herb breadcrumbs

$44.95

Parmigiana di Melanzane

pan-fried sliced eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil, spaghetti pomodoro

$35.95

Piccata di Pollo al Limone

pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, capers

$38.95

Piccata di Vitello al Limone

pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, capers

$45.95

Pollo al Marsala

sautéed scaloppine of chicken, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine

$45.95

Pollo alla Parmigiana

pan-fried chicken scaloppine, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano

$39.95

Pollo con Funghi

pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms

$44.95

Pollo al Limone

pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine

$36.95

Pollo Platter

chicken scaloppine - choice of style: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana

$50.00

Pollo Saltimbocca alla Romana

sautéed chicken scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine

$46.95

Saltimbocca alla Romana

sautéed veal scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine

$53.95

Scaloppine di Vitello con Funghi

pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms

$51.95

Tagliata di Manzo Platter

14 oz hand cut beef tenderloin, cherry tomatoes, arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil

$92.00

Vitello al Limone

pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine

$43.95

Vitello al Marsala

sautéed scaloppine of veal, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine

$52.95

Vitello alla Parmigiana

pan-fried veal scaloppine, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano

$46.95

Vitello Platter

veal scaloppine - choice of style: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana

$60.00

Contorni

Contorni

Brussels Sprouts Fritti

capers, lemon, chilies, grana padano, evoo

$14.95

Cheese Toast (2)

mozzarella, provolone, garlic butter

$14.00

Garlic Toast (2)

garlic butter, parsley

$7.00

Risotto alla Parmigiana

creamy carnaroli rice, parmigiano-reggiano

$11.95

Dessert

Dessert

Budino

dark chocolate Italian pudding, hazelnut wafer crunch, maldon sea salt caramello,

$12.95

Cannoli

crisp pastry shell filled with sweet house-made ricotta cream and chocolate chips

$13.95

Panna Cotta

vanilla bean custard, maldon sea salt caramello

$13.95

Tiramisu

espresso dipped savoiardi ladyfingers, sweet marsala, mascarpone cream, powdered cocoa, shaved bittersweet chocolate

$14.95

Lemon Sorbetto

$11.95

Vanilla Gelato

$11.95

Sides/Take-Out

Sides/Take-Out

Alfedo Sauce (355ml)

$13.25

Alfedo Sauce (60ml)

$3.00

Balsamic Vinaigrette (60ml)

$1.50

Bolognese Sauce (355ml)

$2.50

Bolognese Sauce (60ml)

$10.95

Ceasare Dressing (60ml)

$2.50

Cesare Dressing (355ml)

$9.95

Cutlery

$0.50

Hot Chili Oil (60ml)

$3.50

House Dressing (355ml)

$8.95

House Dressing (60ml)

$2.00

Plates

$1.00

Pomodoro Sauce (355ml)

$10.75

Pomodoro Sauce (60ml)

$2.25

Rose Sauce (355ml)

$12.25

Rose Sauce (60ml)

$2.75

Side Grated Grana Padano (60ml)

$5.50

Tzatziki Dip (60ml)

$3.50

Sans Spirits

Sans Spirits

Acqua Panna 1L

Italian still water 1L

$9.95

Aranciata

Italian sparkling orangeade (330ml can)

$6.50

Be Magic Green Vert

Made with all natural teas and botanicals (355ml can)

$8.00

Chinotto

Italian bitter sweet orange soda (330ml can)

$6.95

Coke 0

(355ml can)

$4.75

Coke, Mexican

(355ml) cane sugar soda

$5.75

Diet Coke

(355ml can)

$4.75

Ginger Ale

(355ml can)

$4.75

Ginger Beer, Fentimans

(355ml) botanically brewed with aromatic natural ginger root

$6.95

Heineken 00

premium malt beverage, most popular alcohol-free brand in Europe [330ml/0.0% - gold color]

$6.95

Jone Root Beer

(355ml) cane sugar soda

$5.75

Limonata

Italian sparkling lemonade (330ml can)

$6.50

Pepsi

(355ml can)

$4.75

Pompelmo

Italian sparkling grapefruit (330ml can)

$5.95

San Pellegrino 750

Italian sparkling water (750ml)

$9.95

Sprite

(355ml can)

$4.75