North Italia - Fort Lauderdale

4.7

219 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(754) 315-2819
Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/fort-lauderdale/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
699 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1422
Neighborhood
Victoria Park
Cross street
N Federal Hwy 1 <br />NE 7th St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Head North for the New Year
$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We are now accepting reservations for our 3-course, New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner. Ring in 2025 with cheers-worthy cocktails, your favorite house specialties, and brand-new special features! Please note we are NOT serving our a la carte menu this evening. Menu availability, capacity and hours may vary.

Popular dishes

Daily Soup$10.50
Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil$9.00
grana padano & herbs
Zucca Chips$11.50
pesto aioli (yum!)
Burrata di Stagione$17.00
red wine poached pear, sicilian pistachio crumble, affinato, grilled ciabatta
Cacio e Pepe Arancini$15.00
crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan$16.50
fresh mozzarella, spicy vodka sauce, torn basil
Calamari Fritti$18.50
house giardiniera, sugo, calabrian aioli, grilled lemon
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*$18.00
caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nut, torn basil, pickled red onion
Wild Shrimp Scampi$19.00
blistered tomato, grana padano, garlic confit, herb butter, charred lemon, grilled bread
Yellowtail Crudo*$19.00
castelvetrano olive, caper, orange, sicilian pistachio, mint, avocado, agrumato, aleppo pepper
Prosciutto Bruschetta$16.00
stracciatella, grilled asparagus, truffle, grana padano
White Truffle Garlic Bread$16.50
house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, herbs
Italian Meatballs$17.00
creamy polenta, rustic marinara, grana padano
Beef Carpaccio*$18.00
pecorino stagionato, toasted pine nut, salsa verde, arugula, grilled bread
Black Mediterranean Mussels$19.00
calabrese salami, white wine, garlic butter, fresh herbs, grilled bread

Chef's Board

Chef's Board$22.00
prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, hearth bread

Salads

add chicken $7 (210 cal) or salmon* $13 (360 cal)

Little Gem Caesar$16.00
grated grana padano, herb breadcrumb, cracked pepper
Arugula & Avocado$15.50
shaved fennel, lemon, grana padano, evoo
Tuscan Kale$16.00
crispy pancetta, charred grape, apple, pistachio, herbed breadcrumb, parmesan vinaigrette
Seasonal Vegetable$17.00
butternut squash, brussels sprout, cauliflower, kale, radicchio, pecorino, fregola, pistachio, date, white balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken$17.50
farm greens, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted pine nut, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Heirloom Beet & Chicken$17.00
avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, fregola, red wine vinaigrette
Italian Farm$17.50
salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, roasted pepper, herb breadcrumb, oregano vinaigrette

Pizza

Make it bomba style for the crust +$5 (adds 270 cal). Substitute gluten-free crust +$4 (removes 40-100 cal)

Margherita$20.00
mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo, red sauce
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto$22.00
scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula, pecorino toscano
Funghi$21.00
roasted mushroom, cipollini, smoked mozzarella
Naples White$20.00
house ricotta, pecorino romano, wild oregano, evoo, red onion
Spicy Meatball$21.00
provolone piccante, house ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romano, red sauce
Prosciutto$22.00
mission fig, goat cheese, arugula
The Pig$23.00
salumi, pepperoni, spicy sopressatta, italian sausage

Sandwiches

served on herb schiacciata bread with a green salad (100 cal) or parmesan herb fries (560 cal)

Caprese$15.50
heirloom cherry tomato, stracciatella, torn basil, arugula, basil pesto
Parmesan Chicken$16.00
prosciutto, rustic marinara, mozzarella, aged provolone, calabrian aioli
Our Famous Meatball$16.00
braised meatballs, marinara, scamorza cheese
Spicy Italian Grinder$16.00
sopressatta, calabrese, smoked prosciutto, provolone, piquillo pepper, cherry tomato, giardiniera

Strombolis

served with a green salad

Hot Italian$16.00
calabrese salami, italian sausage, piquillo pepper, red onion, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, house red sauce
Giardino$16.00
asparagus, piquillo pepper, roasted mushroom, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, basil pesto

Fresh Pasta & Entrées

substitute gluten-free pasta (removes 30-220 cal) or vegetable noodles (removes 280-450 cal) +$3.50

Tortelloni al Pomodoro$22.00
simple tomato sauce, burro fuso, heirloom cherry tomato, torn basil, grana padano
Lumache alla Norcina$24.00
fennel sausage, rapini, grana padano crema, herb breadcrumbs, black truffle
Trottole Chicken Pesto$23.00
sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
Strozzapreti$24.00
herb-roasted chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, toasted pine nut
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$24.00
italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano
Bolognese (House Specialty)$24.00
traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, evoo
Crushed Meatball Ragu$22.00
beef meatball, crispy pancetta, blistered onion, bucatini, pecorino, wild oregano
Lasagna Bianca al Forno$24.00
braised short rib, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, herb breadcrumbs
Squid Ink Tonnarelli$25.00
tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint, spicy tomato sauce
Ricotta Cavatelli$26.00
lump crab, tiger shrimp, peperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
Pork Milanese$24.00
smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, fresh lemon
Roasted Salmon*$26.00
caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, basil pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato

Sides

Spicy Broccolini$9.50
Tuscan Kale & Spinach$9.50
Grilled Asparagus$9.50
Grilled Broccoli Rabe$9.50
Glazed Chioggia Beets$9.50
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.50
Roasted Butternut Squash Polenta$9.50
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$9.50

Cocktails

New Italian Spritz$15.50
aperol, citrus smash, prosecco
Julietta$16.00
vanilla infused tito's vodka, fiorente, lime, prosecco
White Lotus$15.00
vulcanica sicilian vodka, elderflower, italicus rosolio, lemon
My Verona$15.00
hendrick's grand cabaret, raspberry, ramazzotti rosato, lemon
Roman Holiday$15.00
coconut infused rums, aperol, pineapple, fresh lemon, black walnut
Pomegranate Mule$16.00
bottega bacûr gin, pomegranate, lemon, fever tree ginger beer
One More Mambo$15.50
bacardi, sailor jerry, italian apricot orgeat, pineapple, lime
La Dolce Vita$16.50
casamigos blanco, nonino l'aperitivo, passion fruit
Sicilian Margarita$16.00
el mayor reposado, grand marnier, montenegro, fresh citrus
Diavolo$15.50
banhez mezcal, calabrian chili amaro, tuscan spice, lemon
Ristretto$15.00
bottega bacûr gin, caffè borghetti, campari, carpano antica, black walnut
Marco Polo$16.00
iwai japanese whisky, montenegro, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
Turino Old Fashioned$16.50
whistlepig piggyback rye, hazelnut, brown sugar, angostura

Zero Proof

Just Peachy$11.00
white peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Limonata Rossa$10.00
black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Pina No-Lada$11.00
coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles
Jump Start$6.00
double expresso, chocolate, cream, shaken & served cold

Bubbles & Sangria

Prosecco, Bottega "Vino dei Poeti"$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$50.00
Sparkling Rosé, Cleto Chiarli "Brut de Noir", Emilia-Romagna$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$50.00
Red Sangria$12.50
brandy, blood orange, red wine, raspberry
- Glass$12.50
- Pitcher$44.00

White Wine

glass (140 cal), terzo (190 cal), bottle (630 cal)

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Valdadige$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde, Campania$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Terzo$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
Vermentino, Pala "Soprasole", Sardinia$11.50
- Glass$11.50
- Terzo$15.50
- Bottle$46.00
Grillo, Feudo Montoni "Timpa", Sicily$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Terzo$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
Riesling, Loosen Bros. "Dr. L", Mosel$11.50
- Glass$11.50
- Terzo$15.50
- Bottle$46.00
Moscato d'Asti, Vietti, Piedmont$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Vavasour, Awatere Valley, NZ$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, North Coast$15.00
- Glass$15.00
- Terzo$20.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chardonnay, Edna Valley, Central Coast$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Chardonnay, Bollini, "Barricato 40", Trentino$14.50
- Glass$14.50
- Terzo$19.00
- Bottle$58.00
Chardonnay, La Follette "Los Primeros", Sonoma County$16.50
- Glass$16.50
- Terzo$22.00
- Bottle$66.00

Rosé Wine

glass (140 cal), terzo (190 cal), bottle (630 cal)

Chiaretto, Cà Maiol "Riviera del Garda Classico", Valtènesi$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00

Red Wine

glass (140 cal), terzo (190 cal), bottle (630 cal)

Frappato, Donnafugata "Bell'Assai", Sicily$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Terzo$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
Chianti Classico, Borgo Scopeto, Tuscany$14.00
- Glass$14.00
- Terzo$18.50
- Bottle$56.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umani Ronchi, "Podere", Abruzzo$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Terzo$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
Pinot Noir, Valravn, Sonoma County$16.00
- Glass$16.00
- Terzo$21.00
- Bottle$64.00
Barbera, Marchesi di Gresy, Asti$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Terzo$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
Nebbiolo Langhe, Marchesi di Barolo "Sbirolo", Piedmont$15.00
- Glass$15.00
- Terzo$20.00
- Bottle$60.00
Super Tuscan, Ornellaia "Le Volte", Tuscany$17.50
- Glass$17.50
- Terzo$23.00
- Bottle$70.00
Barolo, Fontanafredda "Silver Label", Piedmont$17.50
- Glass$17.50
- Terzo$23.00
- Bottle$70.00
Merlot, St. Francis, Sonoma County$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Malbec, Portillo, Mendoza$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Negroamaro, Li Veli "Pezzo Morgana", Salice Salentino Riserva$14.00
- Glass$14.00
- Terzo$18.50
- Bottle$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Di Majo Norante, Molise$12.50
- Glass$12.50
- Terzo$16.50
- Bottle$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Dolan Vineyards, Mendocino County$14.50
- Glass$14.50
- Terzo$19.00
- Bottle$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Iconoclast "By Chimney Rock", Napa Valley$17.50
- Glass$17.50
- Terzo$23.00
- Bottle$70.00
Proprietary Red Blend, Delille Cellars "D2", Columbia Valley$17.50
- Glass$17.50
- Terzo$23.00
- Bottle$70.00

Beer

$6.75-$9 / (100-270 cal per serving)

Peroni Lager (Draught)
Stella Artois
Michelob Ultra
Modelo Especial
Athletic Brewing "Upside Dawn Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale"

Local Draught

$6.75-$9 / (100-270 cal per serving)

Wynwood "La Rubia Blonde Ale"
Funky Buddha "Floridian Hefeweizen"
Cigar City "Jai Alai IPA"

Local Bottles + Cans

$6.75-$9 / (100-270 cal per serving)

Bold Rock "Dry Cider"
La Tropical "La Original Ámbar Lager"
Islamorada "Citrus Ale"
South Beach "Blood Orange Hazy IPA"

What 219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale Central
Kid-friendly
Fort Lauderdale Central
Good for groups
Fort Lauderdale Central
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Italia - Fort Lauderdale delights with "amazing food" and a "modern, nicely done" ambiance. The menu features standout dishes like bolognese and pizza, praised as "among the best in the city." Service is consistently "excellent," with servers like Michael and Kyara earning special mentions for their attentiveness and charm. Despite occasional slow service, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional." Ideal for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings, North Italia promises delicious Italian cuisine in a welcoming environment.

219 Reviews

J
John
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent and the place is very attractive. My wife and I had one drink each and one entree each (nothing else) and the bill with tip was $120 which seemed a little high for casual dining. But I’d probably still return.
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Jada
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The black truffle garlic bread… I don’t even have WORDS for it… actually.. just one.. SPEECHLESS coming back every day from now on
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Charles
VIP
New York City
112 reviews
5.0
112 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it is wonderful when the neighborhood chain restaurant totally exceeds expectations. Every part of our dinner meal was excellent. When we entered and asked for a table away from the music speakers because one in our party has hearing issues, it was graciously and immediately accommodate. The food, which is very reasonably priced, was well prepared and served at the appropriate temperature. One in our party who is Italian by birth said that the past the pasta bolognaise was as as good as what she had enjoyed in Milan. All of the other dishes were large and tasty. On the recommendation of our server, we shared the zucchini chips which was a tree. However, the highly other evening was our server Serena. Her friendly professionalism, her knowledge of the menu items and her attentiveness to our enjoyment was exceptional. In fact, when one of our guests developed a sneezing spasm, Serena was right there with a couple of camomile tea in order to soothe the irritated tissues. We can onerously say her service was above and beyond. We are fortunate that we live in the neighborhood and will be able to return often.
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Celia
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a long wait to get our food. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant. It took 2 hours to have lunch.
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CharlesK
VIP
Naples
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, friendly waiters, servers. Food took 45 min. to cone out, but restaurant was full and they came over twice to apologize for the wait. Excellent food, good value.
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jordan
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Good non-Alcoholic cocktails. Server was awesome!!
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Michael
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We will definitely return.
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Orlando
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food for great prices and good service..
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Christine
Fort Lauderdale
51 reviews
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
North Italia is a delightful restaurant with excellent outdoor space, a good standard menu and a fine selection of craft cocktails and beer choices. However, were it not for the Manager on the floor, our server could not handle the party of 8 for lunch. The restaurant was not busy but there was only one server on the floor, one bartender which was woefully short for an acceptable experience. I found myself busing the table and looking for additional sharing places. The food came out and was nicely platted but each item heavily salted. The zucchini chips were lace thin, greasy and over fried. I suspect this problem was due to the oil in the fryer not being fresh and the product left in the oil too long. Otherwise, this would have been a really good appetizer. Rice balls were great, white pizza good and the arugula salad fresh and lightly dressed. There were pros and cons associated with our experience, all of which can be remedied. Kudos to the manager for jumping on the floor and assisting the server.
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Tracey
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! Thank you for a perfect evening.
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FAQs

North Italia - Fort Lauderdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (754) 315-2819.

North Italia - Fort Lauderdale is rated 4.7 stars by 219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for North Italia - Fort Lauderdale

699 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1422

Additional information

Cross street
N Federal Hwy 1 <br />NE 7th St
Neighborhood
Victoria Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/fort-lauderdale/
Phone number
(754) 315-2819

North Italia - Fort Lauderdale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Head North for the New Year

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

Chicken Parmesan

Margherita

Small Plates

Daily Soup$10.50

Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil$9.00

Zucca Chips$11.50

Burrata di Stagione$17.00

Cacio e Pepe Arancini$15.00

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan$16.50

Calamari Fritti$18.50

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*$18.00

Wild Shrimp Scampi$19.00

Yellowtail Crudo*$19.00

Prosciutto Bruschetta$16.00

White Truffle Garlic Bread$16.50

Italian Meatballs$17.00

Beef Carpaccio*$18.00

Black Mediterranean Mussels$19.00

Chef's Board

Chef's Board$22.00

Salads

Little Gem Caesar$16.00

Arugula & Avocado$15.50

Tuscan Kale$16.00

Seasonal Vegetable$17.00

Chopped Chicken$17.50

Heirloom Beet & Chicken$17.00

Italian Farm$17.50

Pizza

Margherita$20.00

Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto$22.00

Funghi$21.00

Naples White$20.00

Spicy Meatball$21.00

Prosciutto$22.00

The Pig$23.00

Sandwiches

Caprese$15.50

Parmesan Chicken$16.00

Our Famous Meatball$16.00

Spicy Italian Grinder$16.00

Strombolis

Hot Italian$16.00

Giardino$16.00

Fresh Pasta & Entrées

Tortelloni al Pomodoro$22.00

Lumache alla Norcina$24.00

Trottole Chicken Pesto$23.00

Strozzapreti$24.00

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$24.00

Bolognese (House Specialty)$24.00

Crushed Meatball Ragu$22.00

Lasagna Bianca al Forno$24.00

Squid Ink Tonnarelli$25.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$26.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

Pork Milanese$24.00

Roasted Salmon*$26.00

Sides

Spicy Broccolini$9.50

Tuscan Kale & Spinach$9.50

Grilled Asparagus$9.50

Grilled Broccoli Rabe$9.50

Glazed Chioggia Beets$9.50

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.50

Roasted Butternut Squash Polenta$9.50

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$9.50

Cocktails

New Italian Spritz$15.50

Julietta$16.00

White Lotus$15.00

My Verona$15.00

Roman Holiday$15.00

Pomegranate Mule$16.00