APPETIZERS

CRAB CAKES

GRILLED CALAMARI

GRILLED OCTOPUS

FRIED CALAMARI

STEAMED MUSSELS

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

STEAMED CLAMS

GRECO ROMANO SHRIMP

FRIED OYSTERS, Served on a bed of Broccoli Slaw -

ESCARGOT CONTINENTAL

six            twelve

BAKED BRIE & SLICED APPLES, Served with Roasted Garlic Spread

PROSCIUTTO BRUSCHETTA Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Basil with Balsamic Vinaigrette

BAKED CHEVRE BRUSCHETTA, Roasted Garlic & Olives

GUACAMOLE BRUSCHETTA Melted Brie, Sun Dried Tomato

GRILLED EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil with Balsamic Vinaigrette

CAPONATA BRUSCHETTA, Relish of Eggplant, Tomatoes, Onions and Olives

MUFFALETTA PIZZA

Salami. Cappicolo, Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella, Onions, and Creole Olive Salad

PIZZA MARGHERITA Traditional Tomato Sauce with Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato

PIZZA CONTINENTAL Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Tomato with Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic, & Sweet Onion

PEPPERONI PIZZA, Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella

ATHENOS PIZZA, Fresh Spinach, Feta, Roma Tomato, Black Olives, Onions & Roasted Garlic

BARBEQUED CHICKEN PIZZA Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Onions, Tangy Barbecue Sauce

 

SANDWICHES

Served with Soup

 

BEEF TENDERLOIN, Tomato Mayo, Lettuce, Fresh Tomato & Raw Onion, Fresh Euro Roll. Vesuvio Potatoes

MILANO FANCY SANDWICH, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil, Fresh Euro Roll.  Mixed Greens & Balsamic Vinaigrette

CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICH, Traditional Caesar Salad &  Grilled Vesuvio Chicken, Fresh Euro Roll.Vesuvio Potatoes

 

SOUPS OF THE DAY

 

CUP   BOWL

 

SALADS

CAESAR  CONTINENTAL

With Grilled Chicken

With Grilled Shrimp

With Grilled Calamari

With Grilled Octopus

With Fried Calamari

With Fried Oysters

With Grilled Salmon

With Grilled Tuna

SMOKED TROUT Mixed Greens with Gorgonzola Cheese  & Champagne Vinaigrette

GOAT CHEESE & SUN DRIED TOMATO STUFFED

PROSCIUTTO PILLOWS Fresh Baby Spinach & Balsamic Vinaigrette

FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, & BASIL Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

GORGONZOLA, TOMATO & ONION Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

MIXED GREENS, Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

FRESH FISH

GRILLED FRESH AHI TUNA, Seasoned with Our Tuscan Rub, Grilled Rare & Topped with Our Warm Honey Sesame Drizzle. Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

 

GRILLED FRESH ATLANTIC SALMON, Light Balsamic Basil Sauce.  Served with Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Moss 

 

GRILLED FRESH SWORDFISH, Champagne & Shallot Vinaigrette with Capers. Served with Red Potatoes and Fried Spinach

 

GRILLED FRESH SEA BASS, Topped with Our Own Pico De Gallo Salsa Served with Red Potatoes and Fried Spinach

 

SPECIALTIES

SPIEDINI, Tender Rolls of Sirloin Stuffed with a moist Italian Dressing of Bread Crumbs, Tomato Sauce, Romano Cheese, and Herbs. Served with a side of Fresh Mozzarella Tomato &  Basil 

 

CRAB CAKES, Mildly Spicy Jalapeno Pimiento Sauce.  Served with Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Moss

 

GRILLED LAMB SAUSAGE Roasted Red Peppers & Our Turkish-Style Yogurt Sauce. Tomatoes & Feta, Marinated Lentil Salad

 

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST, Encrusted in Lightly Seasoned Sesame Coating & Topped with Special Chicken Gravy.  Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

 

GRILLED DUCK BREAST Seasoned with Our Tuscan Rub, Grilled to Perfection.  Served with Mashed Potatoes and Fried Spinach

 

POLENTA

MUSHROOM RAGOUT ON GRILLED POLENTA, Stew of Portobello & Cremini Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Sweet Onion, & Reduced Cream over Fresh Grilled Polenta.

 

ROASTED FENNEL ON GRILLED POLENTA, Grilled Polenta Topped with Fresh Roasted Fennel, Garlic & Tomato Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil &
Pecorino

With Grilled Italian Sausage

 

POLENTA CON FUNGHI, Grilled Polenta Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms, Eggplant, Garlic, and Fresh Mozzarella

With Grilled Italian Sausage

 

POLENTA DELLA NONNA, Grilled Polenta Topped with Traditional Sicilian Style Tomato Sauce with Fresh Basil and Pecorino

With Grilled Italian Sausage

 

 

CHOPS & STEAKS

10 oz BLACK ANGUS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK

 

14 oz BLACK ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

 

10 oz BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN STEAK

 

20 oz BLACK ANGUS FRENCH CUT RIBEYE STEAK

 

Choose one of the following special preparations with the cuts above:

 

v    Traditional Sicilian Bread Crumbs with Two Special

Sauces & Fresh Mozzarella Tomato & Basil on the Side

v    Marchand de Vin Sauce Served with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

v    Béarnaise Sauce Served with Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Moss

v    Portobello & Cremini Mushrooms Sautéed in Butter,

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Minced Garlic & Onions with  Garlic Mashed                  
         Potatoes on the Side

v    Marinated in Worcestershire Based Sauce and House Seasoning with Rosemary Red Potatoes and Grilled fresh Asparagus on the Side

v    Gorgonzola Butter Topping with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Fresh Asparagus on the Side

 

TWO 4 oz BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH A BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE,  Grilled to Order with Mushroom  Filled Crepes and Grilled Asparagus *

 

LAMB CHOPS, Four Colorado Raised Lamb Chops Grilled to Order with Rosemary Infused Olive Oil.Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus *

 

SICILIAN GRILLED PORK CHOP, 16 oz Bone in Chop Rubbed with Spices. Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus *

 

OSTRICH MADEIRA, Sautéed Ostrich Tenderloin in a Madeira Reduction with Portobello & Cremini Mushrooms. Creole White Beans & Crisp Fried Spinach *

BUFFALO RIB EYE, Lightly Seasoned and Grilled to Perfection, Served over Cognac Bordelaise Sauce. Creole White Beans & Grilled Asparagus *

 

PASTAS

FARFALLE DELLA NONNA, Pan Tossed with Traditional Sicilian Style Tomato Sauce & Fresh Basil

With Grilled Italian Sausage

 

PENNE MEDITERANEO, Pan Tossed with a Sun Dried Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil, Kalamata Olives, Feta & Pecorino

 

FARFALLE FINOCCHIO, Pan Tossed with Fennel, Garlic & Roma Tomato Roasted in Olive Oil, Tossed with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & Pecorino

 

PENNE PARADISO, Prosciutto, Peas, Cremini Mushrooms & Reduced Cream

 

PAPPARDELLE con FUNGHI, Fresh Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms, Eggplant, Garlic, and Fresh Mozzarella

 

PAPPARDELLE POMODORO WITH SHRIMP, Pan Tossed in Olive Oil with Tomato, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Capers & Pecorino

 

PAPPARDELLE WITH SHRIMP & SCALLOPS, Pan Tossed in a Garlic Butter, White Wine and Dill Cream Sauce with Cremini Mushrooms

 

SHELLFISH CONTINENTAL, Farfalle Pasta Pan Tossed with a Combination of Mussels, Shrimp & Calamari with Cremini Mushrooms in Olive Oil White Wine, Garlic & Chili Peppers

 

PAPPARDELLE with LOBSTER & SNOW CRAB, Pan Tossed in a Vodka Cream Reduction Sauce with Pecorino Cheese and a light Red Pepper Puree

 

DESSERT

 

CAFE CONTINENTAL ICE CREAM

Created by Nick Schiavo and crafted for Cafe Continental by UW Madison Babcock Hall Dairy. Rich Chocolate Truffle Cakes Suspended in Smooth Espresso Ice Cream. 

MINI CANNOLIS

CREME BRULEE

N.Y. CHEESECAKE & BLUEBERRY CASSIS SAUCE

KEY LIME PIE & MANGO SAUCE

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

BANANAS FOSTER CONTINENTAL.  Our French Toast Topped with a Hot Caramel Rum Sauce and Babcock Hall Vanilla Ice Cream

PINEAPPLE CONTINENTAL.  Grilled Pineapple Rings Caramelized with Brown Sugar, Toasted Coconut, Babcock Hall Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberry sauce