Taverna Italian Kitchen + Bar
219 21st St E

Taverna Italian Kitchen + Bar

9.1
219 21st St E

Antipasti

Antipasti

Agnello Appetizer

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

$33.00

Arancini Siciliani

(2) carnaroli rice croquettes, arrabbiata sauce

$20.00

Baked Clams Oreganata

$18.00

Bruschetta

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

$15.00

Burrata Bruschetta

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

$22.00

Calamari Fritti

sea salt, pepper, garlic Greek yoghurt sauce, lemon

$24.00

Capesanté

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

$37.00

Carpaccio Piemontese

beef tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, arugula, toasted walnuts, shallots, truffle emulsion

$24.00

Grilled Octopus

lemon, oregano, chili

$27.00

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

garlic, white wine, lemon butter

$22.00

Meatballs in Sugo

spicy San Marzano tomato, basil, parmigiano

$20.00

Mozzarella alla Caprese

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

$19.00

Mussels Gorgonzola

San Marzano tomato, white wine, garlic butter, gorgonzola cream

$28.00

Prosciutto & Mozzarella

prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil

$32.00

Warm Marinated Olives

rosemary, thyme, lemon, garlic

$16.00

Whipped Ricotta

$10.00

Insalate

Insalate

Burrata Caprese

$28.00

Caesar

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

$25.00

Insalata della Casa

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

$25.00

Starter Caesar

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

$15.00

Starter Insalata della Casa

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

$15.00

Pizza

Pizza

Brooklyn Hot Honey Pie

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

$38.00

Mi Piace

san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella…

$27.00

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

$36.00

Pizza Margherita

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

$29.00

Pizza Marinara

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

$23.00

Pizza Pepperoni

san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni

$34.00

Pizza Prosciutto

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

$36.00

Pizza Taverna

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

$38.00

Pasta

Pasta

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, parsley

$25.00

Alfredo

house made pasta, grana padano cream, cracked black pepper

$29.00

Amatriciana

onion, peperoncino, pancetta, san marzano tomato, pecorino

$32.00

Arrabbiata

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

$29.00

Bolognese

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

$32.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli

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

$36.00

Cacio e Pepe

pecorino romano, cracked black pepper

$25.00

Cannelloni

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

$36.00

Carbonara

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

$36.00

Lasagna al Forno

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

$37.00

Lobster Ravioli

fresh house made lobster filled pasta, browned butter sage sauce

$45.00

Pesto

garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo

$32.00

Pesto Cream

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

$34.00

Pesto Rose

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

$34.00

Pesto Tomato

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

$34.00

Pomodoro

san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo

$29.00

Procida

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

$50.00

Puttanesca

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

$35.00

Ricottta & Spinach Ravioli

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

$35.00

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare

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

$44.00

Risotto alla Milanese

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

$34.00

Rose

san marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream

$33.00

Seafood Tagliatelle

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

$43.00

Shrimp Capellini

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

$40.00

Vodka

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

$33.00

Vongole

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

$42.00

Orecchiette Sausage & Rabe

$34.00

Tagliatelle con Funghi

$36.00

Tortellini al Ragù

$36.00

Entree

Entree

Chicken al Limone

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

$39.00

Dover Sole Piccata

$74.00

Eggplant Parmesan

$36.00

Filet Mignon

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

$65.00

Fiorentina

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

$129.00

Lamb Chops Scottadito

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

$60.00

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 Platter

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

$42.00

Pollo Saltimbocca alla Romana

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

$46.95

Scaloppine di Vitello con Funghi

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

$51.95

Seared Scallops Veneziana

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

$49.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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

$45.00

Veal Marsala

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

$48.00

Veal Milanese

$49.00

Veal Saltimbocca

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

$54.00

Vitello al Limone

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

$43.95

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

$50.00

Whole 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

$52.00

Contorni

Contorni

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

capers, lemon, chilies, grana padano, evoo

$15.00

Funghi Trifolati

$16.00

Garlic Toast (2)

garlic butter, parsley

$7.00

Risotto alla Parmigiana

creamy carnaroli rice, parmigiano-reggiano

$14.00

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

$14.00

Spicy Broccoli Rabe

$15.00

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)

$10.95

Bolognese Sauce (60ml)

$2.50

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

Refreshers

Refreshers

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

Acqua Panna 1L

Italian still water 1L

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