Taverna Italian Restaurant
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Pasta e Risotto
Lasagna Al Forno
Fresh pasta, bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella, grana padano, mozzarella.
Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, San Marzano tomato, basil pesto, grana padano cream.
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
House made pasta, slow-braised ragu of beef, grana padano.
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Pancetta, free-range egg, pecorino romano, cream, cracked black pepper.
Tagliatelle All’alfredo
House made pasta, grana padano cream cracked black pepper. Even better with fresh garlic and nutmeg.
Ravioli Alla Panna (alfredo
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, grana padano cream, cracked black pepper.
Ravioli Alla Bolognese
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, slow braised ragu of beef, pancetta, trebbiano white wine, grana padano.
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
san marzano tomato sauce, lucky bastard vodka, grana padano cream.
Tagliatelle Alla Marinara
House made pasta, prawns, bay scallops, calamari, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, cream.
Capelli D’angelo Con Gamberi
Angel hair pasta, prawns, garlic, butter, trebbiano white wine, cream.
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Handcrafted sicilian meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, basil, grana padano, evoo.
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo.
Rigatoni Pesto Rose
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Capellini Rose
Angel hair pasta, san marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream.
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Pecorino Romano, cracked black pepper
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
Fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, parsley.
Spaghetti All’amatriciana
Onion, peperoncino, pancetta, San Marzano tomato sauce, pecorino romano.
Capellini Al Pomodoro
Angel hair pasta, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo.
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Olives, capers, anchovies, chilies, parsley, hand-crushed San Marzano tomato.
Rigatoni Al Peperonata
Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomato, basil.
Rigatoni All’arrabbiata
Toasted garlic, peperoncino, “angry” San Marzano tomato sauce, hand-torn basil, evoo.
Rigatoni Al Pesto
Garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Rigatoni Pesto Tomato
San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Rigatoni Rose
San Marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Manila clams, white wine, San Marzano tomato aglio olio, peperoncino, parsley.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Handcrafted butternut squash and mascarpone filled pasta, pine nuts, browned butter sage cream sauce.
Ravioli Di Aragosta (lobster Ravioli)
Fresh house-made lobster filled pasta, browned butter sage sauce.
Ravioli Al Pomodoro
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo.
Ravioli Rose
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, san marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream.
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Creamy imported carnaroli rice, saffron, mussels, bay scallops, prawns, onions, white wine, parsley.
Risotto Alla Milanese
Creamy imported carnaroli rice, shallots, trebbiano white wine, saffron, butter, parmigiano-reggiano.
Spaghetti Alla Procida
Spanish octopus, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, white wine, fresh parsley, lemon zest
Rigatoni Pesto Cream
Fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Cannelloni Ripieni Di Carne
Fresh hand-rolled pasta filled with braised beef, veal, ricotta, grana padano, bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella.
Antipasti
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Fresh bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo.
Burrata Bruschetta
Crusty country Italian bread, wild garlic pesto, grape tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Crusty country Italian bread, tomato, basil, garlic.
Arancini Siciliani
Carnaroli rice croquettes, arrabbiata sauce.
Olive
Assorted warm marinated olives, rosemary, thyme, lemon, garlic.
Cozze Al Vino Bianco
Prince edward island mussels, shallots, garlic, trebbiano white wine broth, parsley, chilies, lemon
Cozze Al Gorgonzola
Fresh west coast mussels, shallots, garlic, butter, San Marzano tomato, white wine, parsley, gorgonzola, grana padano-cream.
Polpette
Signature sicilian meatballs, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce.
Scampi
Prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon, peperoncino, parsley
Scampi Diavolo
Prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon, peperoncino, san marazano tomato, parsley
Agnello
1/2 rack of lamb, garlic, oregano, lemon, extra virgin olive oil.
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced certified angus beef, cherry tomato, wild arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, lemon,capers
Calamari Fritti
Sea salt, pepper, garlic greek yoghurt sauce, lemon.
Burrata + Parma Prosciutto
Imported from Italy: fresh creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil (limited availability)
Capesanté
Pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon
Polpo
Char-grilled spanish octopus, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, chilies
Cozze Al Pomodoro
Prince edward island mussels, san marzano tomato, shallots, garlic, trebbiano white wine broth, parsley, chilies, lemon
Salumi
Local and imported cured Italian deli meats sliced to order: mortadella, capocollo, soppressata, calabrese, prosciutto cotto, prosciutto crudo, grana padano cheese chunks, aged fontina, mostarda, olives, peperoncino
Gnocchi
Gnocchi Pesto Tomato
San marzano tomato sauce, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
San Marzano tomato, garlic, fresh basil, fresh fior di latte mozzarella .
Gnocchi Pesto Cream
Fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Gnocchi Pesto Rose
San marzano tomato sauce, fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts,grana padano, evoo.
Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola cheese, grana padano-cream.
Gnocchi Al Pesto Genovese
Garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo.
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro E Basilico
San marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo.
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
Slow braised ragu of beef, pancetta, trebbiano white wine, grana padano.
Gnocchi Rose
San marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream.
Gnocchi Alla Panna (alfredo)
Grana padano cream, cracked black pepper.
Zuppa e Insalata
Insalata Mista
Fresh greens, roma tomato, locally cured salumi, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette.
Insalata Mista (starter)
Fresh greens, roma tomato, locally cured salumi, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Cesare (starter)
Torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon.
Insalata Di Cesare
Torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon.
Insalata Di Rucola
Organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction
Insalata Di Rucola (starter)
Organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction
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.
Piatti (mains)
Pollo Al Limone
Pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine.
Gamberi Alla Busara
Prawns, onions, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, San Marzano tomato, parsley, herb breadcrumbs.
Capesanté Alla Veneziana
Pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon.
Pollo Al Marsala
Sautéed scaloppine of chicken, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine.
Pollo Con Funghi
Pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms.
Pollo Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Sautéed chicken scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine.
Piccata Di Vitello Al Limone
Pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, capers.
Piccata Di Pollo Al Limone
Pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, capers.
Vitello Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Sautéed veal scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine.
Vitello Al Marsala
Sautéed scaloppine of veal, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine.
Vitello Al Limone
Pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine.
Filetto Di Manzo
7 oz.hand cut beef tenderloin, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Brussels sprouts
Scaloppine Di Vitello Con Funghi
Pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Pan-fried veal scaloppine, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Dolci
Tiramisu
espresso dipped savoiardi ladyfingers, sweet marsala, mascarpone cream, powdered cocoa, shaved bittersweet chocolate
Budino Al Cioccolato
Dark chocolate Italian pudding, hazelnut wafer crunch, sea salt caramello, fresh whipped cream.
Cannoli
Crisp pastry shell filled with sweet house-made ricotta cream and chocolate chips
Panna Cotta
Vanilla bean custard, sea salt caramello sauce.
Beppi's Gelto Fior Di Latte
Fresh locally made creamy gelato in it's purest form.
Beppi's Sorbetto Al Limone
Fresh and locally made lemon sorbet.
Bevande
San Pellegrino
Italian sparkling water (750ml bottle)
Coca Cola
(355ml) can
Heineken 0.0
(330ml) can
Acqua Panna
Italian still water (750ml glass bottle)
Limonata
Italian sparkling lemonade (330ml can)
Pompelmo
Italian sparkling grapefruit (330ml can)
Coke 0
355ml can
Aranciata
Italian sparkling orangeade (330ml can)
Canada Dry Ginger Ale
(355ml can)
Sprite
(355ml can)
Diet Coke
(355ml can)
Pizze e Calzone
Taverna
(Dal 1969) San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled Italian beef, onions, mushrooms.
Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo.
Quattro Formaggi
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, caprino goat cheese, fontina, asiago.
Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto cotto, kalamata olives, grana padano, fresh basil.
Prosciutto
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, shaved grana padano.
Calabrese
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salami, chilies.
Salsiccia
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, house made fennel sausage, roasted green pepper.
Lucania
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, calabrese salami, fennel sausage, mushroom, green peppers, onion.
Bianca
(White pizza) Evoo, mozzarella, grana padano, fontina, wild porcini mushroom, thyme, arugula.
Calzone Classico
(Folded pizza) San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, asiago, grana padano, prosciutto cotto, fresh spinach.
Marinara
(Dairy-free) San Marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, oregano, evoo, fresh basil.
Pizza Burrata
San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, fresh burrata .
Craft Your Own Masterpiece
Craft (calzone)
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Mi Piace (pizza)
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Per Due
Pollo Platter
Chicken scaloppine - choice of: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana
Agnello Platter
Marinated and grilled full-rack of lamb, lemon, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Tagliata Di Manzo Platter
14-oz hand cut beef tenderloin, grape tomatoes, arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil.
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina Platter
30 oz beef porterhouse steak, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Pesce Platter (branzino)
Grilled whole fresh mediterranean sea bass (“branzino”), lemon, oregano, capers, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, seasonal vegetable ragu (limited availability)
Vitello Platter
veal scaloppine - choice of style: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana
Pescatora Platter
Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, octopus, shallots, chilies, white wine, san marzano tomato, parsley, spaghetti
Contorni
Garlic Toast
Garlic, and evoo.
Alfredo Sauce
Small (60ml)
Alfredo Sauce
Large (355ml)
Bolognese Sauce
Large (355ml)
Bolognese Sauce
Small (60ml)
Cutlery
Disposable
Peperonata
Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomato, basil.
Pomodoro Sauce
Small (60ml)
Rose Sauce
Small (60ml)
Spinaci
Sautéed organic spinach, garlic, lemon, evoo.
Brussels Sprouts Fritti
Capers, lemon, chilies, grana padano, evoo.
Risotto Alla Parmigiana
Creamy carnaroli rice, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Creamy Polenta
Soft cooked, coarse-ground corn, bolognese sauce, grana padano.
Cheese Toast
Garlic, evoo, mozzarella, and grana padano cheese.
Grana Padano
Small side of grated Parmesan cheese (60ml).
Hot Chili Oil
Small (60ml)
Tzatziki Sauce
Small (60ml) garlic Greek yogurt sauce.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Small (60ml)
Plates
Disposable
Pomodoro Sauce
Large (355ml)
Rose Sauce
Large (355ml)
Cesare Dressing
Large (355ml)
Cesare Dressing
Small (60ml)
House Dressing
Small (60ml)
House Dressing
Large (355ml)
