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Lunch – Dinner – Tapas

Today's Pasta Choices

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

Lunch

Lunch at Fresh Pasta

Lunch is served from 11 am to 3 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 11 to 4:30 Friday

Full DINNER MENU and TAPAS are available during lunch daily.

SOUPS OF THE DAY

  • FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE  Classically-made savory French onion soup baked in a crock with a garlic crouton and melted Swiss cheese.  ($5.50 crock / bowl only)

GAZPACHO  A classic chilled Spaish vegetable soup with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, garlic & herbs. Cup $3.50 / bowl $4.50

  • BOWL of SOUP & SIDE SALAD  A bowl of soup with a side salad!  $6

PANINI SANDWICHES & Cup of Soup OR Side Salad

BACON & BRIE Apple wood-smoked bacon, brie, spinach and tomato with our house roasted red pepper spread. $9

POLLO SCALLOPINI Thin chicken cutlet, marinara, fresh mozzarella and basil. $9

AMERICANO House meatballs, marinara and mozzarella. $9

FUNGHI Portabella and shiitaki, roasted garlic spread, sage, asiago & truffle oil. $9

TAPENADE House olive tapenade, arugula, roasted peppers and chevre. $9

GRECCO Spinach, grilled onion, dill, mint, feta and virgin olive oil. $9

LUNCH ~  SALADS

Salad Viva Fresh Pasta
  • HOUSE GARDEN SALAD Crisp leaf lettuce with shredded carrots, green bell peppers, shaved cabbage & a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Tossed in your choice of dressing. $5
  • WARM SPINACH SALAD with CHEVRE  Fresh baby spinach sautéed with red onions, diced plum tomatoes & garlic, splashed with our vinaigrette dressing and topped with chevre goat cheese.  Served warm. $7
  • WARM SPINACH SALAD with CHEVRE topped with SALMON or CHICKEN   $11
  • CAESAR SALAD Fresh romaine heart, our house made Caesar dressing, anchovies, parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes and garlic croutons with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. (OLIVES CONTAIN PITS) $6
  • CAESAR SALAD topped with SALMON or CHICKEN $10
  • WARM BEET SALAD with WALNUTS & GORGONZOLA Fresh beets sliced into thin rounds, steamed and then baked with a splash of balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola cheese and crushed walnuts. Garnished with fresh baby spinach. $9.50
  • ADD FILET of SALMON $6
  • ADD CHICKEN BREAST $4

 


LUNCH ~ HOMEMADE FRESH PASTA with a SIDE SALAD $7

  • Pasta and colanderEGG LINGUINE
  • SPINACH FETTUCCINE
  • GARLIC & PARSLEY FETTUCCINE
  • BLACK PEPPER FETTUCCINE

 

LUNCH ~ FILLED PASTAS with a SIDE SALAD $10

  • CHEESE TORTELLINI
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI
  • ARTICHOKE HEART RAVIOLI
  • WILD MUSHROOM & WALNUT RAVIOLI

SAUCE CHOICES TODAY~ included with pasta or filled pastas

  • ALFREDO cream & cheese
  • AGLIO OLIO  Extra virgin olive oil & crushed sauteed garlic
  • OLIVE & HERB green olives & herbs
  • TOMATO SAUCE
  • ROMESCO with fresh TOMATO & ALMONDS
  • PESTO (Pinenuts & Walnuts)
  • ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE sweet peppers & herbs

PAN SAUCES  $3

  • GORGONZOLA  Gorgonzola cream sauce with roasted red peppers and spinach
  • CHASSEUR SAUCE  Sauteed wild mushrooms, garlic & tomato sauce
  • FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE   Spicy tomato sauce
  • MARSALA SAUCE with MUSHROOMS  Marsala wine, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, stock & butter
  • PICATTA SAUCE  Capers, white wine, lemon, stock & butter
  • TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE  onion, garlic, basil & cream

ADD ON to your PASTA:

  • ASPARAGUS $3 add on / $6 full side  - Fresh grilled spears
  • BEETS  $2 add on / $4 full side - Steamed sliced fresh beets
  • SPINACH  SPINACH  $2 add on / $4.50 full side - Fresh baby spinach mixed in or sauteed for a side
  • KALE  $2 add on / $4 full side - Sautéed with garlic
  • CHICKEN BREAST  $4 - Grilled chicken with a House Sauce,  Sautéed chicken with a Pan Sauce.
  • MEATBALL $1 ea  Homemade with beef and pork sausage
  • SHRIMP  $2 ea  Large Gulf White shrimp
  • FILET of SALMON  $6  Atlantic filet 1/3 lb.
 

 


 

BREAD baked to order

  • FRENCH BREAD BAGUETTE Freshly baked HOT French bread baguette served with butter or olive oil. Half $1.00 Whole $2.00
  • BAKED GARLIC BREAD A HOT loaf of crusty garlic bread with grated parmesan cheese. $4.50 (with melted mozzarella add $.75)
  • GORGONZOLA GARLIC BREAD A hot loaf of baked garlic bread with melted gorgonzola cheese. $6

 

DIPPING SAUCES ~ Served cold on the side $2.50

  • OLIVE & HERB ~ A green olive tapenade with garlic & herbs
  • ROMESCO ~ Fresh tomatoes, roasted almonds, olive oil & garlic
  • ROASTED RED PEPPER ~ With capers, garlic, olive oil & herbs
  • PESTO ~ Fresh basil, pinenuts, walnuts & parmesan

LUNCH ENTREES

  • ARTICHOKE HEART RAVIOLI SAUTÉ Sautéed ravioli with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic & spinach.  Finished in a Champagne sauce with a hint of smoked paprika. $10
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI with MAPLE-WALNUT SAUCE Our homemade sweet potato ravioli sautéed with walnuts & red onions, flamed with white wine and finished with local Ashfield maple syrup and a touch of butter & cream. $10
  • WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI SAUTÉ Our homemade famous wild mushroom & walnut ravioli sautéed in a mushroom garlic butter with wild mushrooms, sage and spinach.  $10
  • POLENTA PORTABELLA (vegan)  Two triangles of garlic-laced polenta roasted and topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms & spinach in a silky garlic & tomato pan sauce.  $8
  • BROKEN SKILLET MEAT LASAGNE Made-to-order pan lasagne with our fabulous Bolognese sauce, a touch of pesto, cream and melted mozzarella. Tossed with lasagne noodles. $10

 

  • ADD FILET of SALMON $6
  • ADD CHICKEN BREAST $4

 

Dinner

Add pasta to items marked with star. When adding filled pastas add $1.

SOUPS OF THE DAY

  • FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE  Classically-made savory French onion soup baked in a crock with a garlic crouton and melted Swiss cheese.  $5.50 bowl only
  • GAZPACHO  A classic chilled Spaish vegetable soup with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, garlic & herbs. Cup $3.50 / bowl $4.50

SALADS   

  • HOUSE GARDEN SALAD Crisp leaf lettuce with shredded carrots, green bell peppers, shaved cabbage & a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Tossed in your choice of dressing. $5
  • CAESAR SALAD Our own tantalizing version with romaine lettuce, anchovies, mixed marinated olives & garlic croutons with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. (OLIVES CONTAIN PITS) $10 large $6 small
  • WARM SPINACH SALAD with CHEVRE Fresh baby spinach sautéed with red onions & garlic, splashed with with our vinaigrette dressing and topped with chevre goat cheese. Served warm. $11
  • WARM BEET SALAD with WALNUTS & GORGONZOLA  Tender sliced fresh beets with a little olive oil, salt & pepper topped with gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts served over a bed of grilled spinach and a touch of our house vinaigrette.  $10
  • ADD FILET of SALMON $6
  • ADD CHICKEN BREAST $4

 


CREATE YOUR OWN ENTREE !

Choose your sauce, protein, vegetable and pasta combination !

LINGUINE, FETTUCCINE or POLENTA  $10.50

  • EGG LINGUINE
  • GARLIC & PARSLEY FETTUCCINE
  • BLACK PEPPER FETTUCCINE
  • POLENTA
  • SPINACH FETTUCCINE

 

FILLED PASTAS  $11.50

  • CHEESE TORTELLINI
  • ARTICHOKE HEART RAVIOLI
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI
  • WILD MUSHROOM & WALNUT RAVIOLI

PAN SAUCES $3

  • GORGONZOLA  Gorgonzola cream sauce with roasted red peppers and spinach
  • CHASSEUR SAUCE  Sauteed wild mushrooms, garlic & tomato sauce
  • FRA DIAVOLO  Spicy tomato sauce
  • MARSALA SAUCE with MUSHROOMS  Marsala wine, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, stock & butter
  • PICATTA SAUCE  Capers, white wine, lemon, stock & butter
  • TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE  onion, garlic, basil & cream

SAUCES ~ included with pasta or filled pastas

  • AGLIO OLIO  Extra virgin olive oil & crushed sauteed garlic
  • ALFREDO  Cream & parmesan cheese
  • PESTO  Fresh basil, parmesan, garlic, pinenuts & walnuts
  • ROMESCO with ALMONDS  A house specialty!  Roasted almonds, tomatoes, garlic & spices
  • TOMATO SAUCE  Light marinara
  • TOMATO ALFREDO  Half tomato & half alfredo

ADD ON to your PASTA:

  • ASPARAGUS $3 add on / $6 full side  - Fresh grilled spears
  • BEETS  $2 add on / $4 full side - Steamed sliced fresh beets
  • SPINACH  $2 add on / $4.50 full side - Fresh baby spinach mixed in or sauteed for a side
  • KALE  $2 add on / $4 full side - Sautéed with garlic
  • CHICKEN BREAST  $4 - Grilled chicken with a House Sauce,  Sautéed chicken with a Pan Sauce.
  • MEATBALL $1 ea  Homemade with beef and pork sausage
  • SHRIMP  $2 ea  Large tiger shrimp
  • FILET of SALMON  $6  Atlantic filet 1/3 lb.
 
 

BREAD baked to order

  • FRENCH BREAD BAGUETTE Freshly baked HOT French bread baguette served with butter or olive oil. Half $1.00 Whole $2.00
  • BAKED GARLIC BREAD A HOT loaf of crusty garlic bread with grated parmesan cheese. $4.50 (with melted mozzarella add $.75)
  • GORGONZOLA GARLIC BREAD A hot loaf of baked garlic bread with melted gorgonzola cheese. $6

 

DIPPING SAUCES ~ Served cold on the side  $2.50

  • OLIVE & HERB ~ A green olive tapenade with garlic & herbs
  • ROMESCO ~ Fresh tomatoes, roasted almonds, olive oil & garlic
  • ROASTED RED PEPPER  ~ With capers, garlic, olive oil & herbs
  • PESTO ~ Fresh basil, pinenuts, walnuts & parmesan

ENTREES

Seafood
  • MUSSELS of the DAY Fresh P.E.I. mussels, chef's daily creation. $18
  • SALMON FILET with GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS Atlantic salmon filet pan-seared with pancetta, grilled artichoke hearts & French Herbs.  Deglazed with white wine & butter and served with your choice of fresh pasta. $20
  • POLENTA PORTABELLA (vegan) Two triangles of garlic-laced polenta roasted and topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms & spinach in a silky garlic & tomato pan sauce. $13
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI with MAPLE-WALNUT SAUCE Our homemade sweet potato ravioli sautéed with red onions, flamed with pale sherry and finished with local Ashfield maple syrup, a touch of butter & cream.  Sprinkled with toasted walnuts. $16
  • WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI SAUTÉ Our homemade famous wild mushroom & walnut ravioli sautéed in a mushroom garlic butter with portabella mushrooms, sage and spinach. $16
  • ARTICHOKE HEART RAVIOLI SAUTÉ Sautéed ravioli with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic & spinach. Finished in a Champagne sauce with a hint of smoked paprika. $16
  • CARBONARA Crisp Italian pancetta, sautéed onions and a touch of cream in a traditional  sauce made with a whole organic egg, parmesan cheese & cracked black pepper.  Served on your choice of fresh pasta. $16
  • BOLOGNESE Your choice of fresh pasta with a sumptuous meat sauce made with beef, pork, red wine, demi-glaze, pesto (pinenuts & walnuts) and a touch of cream. $17

Today's Pasta Choices

SIDES OF VEGETABLES

  • FRESH SPINACH Fresh baby spinach sautéed with garlic & lemon. $4.50
  • ASPARAGUS SPEARS Steamed fresh asparagus. $6
  • STEAMED BEETS Fresh beets steamed and sliced into rounds. $4
  • KALE  Sautéed with garlic  $4

Tapas

See our SPECIALS page for today's special tapas!

Tapa
  • MARINATED MIXED OLIVES
    A dish of mixed green & black olives marinated in red wine, olive oil & rosemary. $5.50
  • ROASTED GARLIC CLOVES
    Succulent roated whole cloves of garlic. $3.50

          DIPPING SAUCES $2.50

  • OLIVE & HERB ~ A green olive tapenade with garlic & herbs
  • ROMESCO ~ Fresh tomatoes, roasted almonds, olive oil & garlic.
  • ROASTED RED PEPPER ~ Sweet red peppers with capers & garlic
  • PESTO ~ Fresh basil, pinenuts, walnuts, cheese & garlic

 

  • Grilled fresh ASPARAGUS SPEARS  $6
  • Sautéed FRESH SPINACH with lemon and garlic  $4.50
  • Steamed BEETS $4.00
  • KALE  Sautéed with garlic  $4
  • FRENCH BREAD BAGUETTE
    Freshly baked HOT French bread baguette served with butter or olive oil. Half $1.00 Whole $2.00
  • BAKED GARLIC BREAD
    A loaf of our French bread baked with our garlic butter! Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. $4.50 (with melted mozzarella add $.75)
  • GORGONZOLA GARLIC BREAD
    A hot loaf of baked garlic bread with melted gorgonzola cheese. $6
  • WARM BEET SALAD with WALNUTS & GORGONZOLA
    Fresh beets sliced into thin rounds, steamed and then baked with a splash of balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola cheese and crushed walnuts. Garnished with fresh baby spinach. $10
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI with SAGE BROWN BUTTER
    Three homemade sweet potato ravioli served with sautéed shallots & asparagus. Drizzled with a delicate sage brown butter sauce. $7
  • DIJON MUSSELS
    Fresh PEI mussels pan-sautéed with fresh herbs, shallots & Dijon mustard.  Flamed and simmered with white wine and finished with a touch of butter.  $11
  • POLENTA with CHASSEUR SAUCE (vegan)
    A mix of shitake and portabella mushrooms with fresh garlic, peppers, onions, herbs, baby spinach and a touch of our marinara sauce. $8
  • GRILLED CHICKEN TAPA with CHIPOTLE AIOLI
    Chicken breast seasoned and grilled and served with a creamy chipotle dipping sauce with field greens. $8.50
  • PAN-SEARED FILET of SALMON
    6 oz Atlantic salmon filet pan seared with Herbs de Provence simmered with a little white wine in a lemon-brown butter sauce.  $12
  • PESTO SALMON BURGER
    Flame-grilled and served on a freshly baked French demi roll with a garnish of sautéed red onions, pesto & fresh spinach. $9

Today's Pasta Choices

Choose one of the following to accompany the entrees.

PASTA ~TORTELLINI (add $.95) ~ RAVIOLI (add $.95)

All of our pasta is made on the premises using organic eggs and high protein Durum wheat!

  • EGG LINGUINE
  • SPINACH FETTUCCINE
  • GARLIC & PARSLEY FETTUCCINE
  • BLACK PEPPER FETTUCCINE
  •  
  • CHEESE TORTELLINI
  •  
  • SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI
  • WILD MUSHROOM & WALNUT RAVIOLI
  • ARTICHOKE HEART RAVIOLI

 


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