Hot Tomato's menu - Hartford CT 06103

Starters
- Tomato Caprese $15
  
  Fresh burrata mozzarella cheese drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil served w/ sliced vine ripe tomatoes, a chiffonade of fresh basil
- Eggplant Caprese Tower $10
  
  Fried breaded eggplant slices layered w/ slices of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese & a chiffonade of fresh basil. Drizzled w/ infused tomato oil.
- Crispy Calamari $9
  
  Flour dusted and lightly friend w/ hot cherry peppers and a hot cherry pepper aioli
- Hot Tomato's Original Pasta Pillows $9
  
  House made sweet potato ravioli w/ a savory sage browned butter cream sauce topped w/ grated romano cheese.
- New Hot Tomato's Meatballs $10
  
  Two large tender meatballs cooked in our marinara sauce served w/ creamy ricotta cheese and grated parmesan.
- Blue Cheese Garlic Bread $8
  
  Baked w/ garlic shallot blue cheese butter, served over a gorgonzola fondue, finished w/ fresh chives.
- Garlic Bread $7
  
  Baked foot long roll overstuffed w/ our garlic and four-cheese blend.
- Antipasto Platter $18
  
  The chefs daily creation of assorted italian cured meats, marinated vegetables & cheeses. Serves 2-4 people.
- Broccoli Rabe & Sausage $10
  
  Locally made sweet italian sausage sauteed w/ fresh broccoli rabe, garlic & a hint of crushed red pepper.
- Spiedelini a la Romano $12
  
  Fresh imported italian buffalo mozzarella cheese, battered & fried, served w/ a light tomato butter sauce & finished w/ a touch of lemon.

Salads
- Asiago Shrimp Salad $16
  
  Jumbo gulf shrimp pan seared & finished w/ a roasted garlic asiago cream, served over our chopped salad.
- Grilled Tuna & Romaine Salad $16
  
  Grilled & sliced sushi grade tuna served over a grilled romaine lettuce heart, topped w/ our sesame ginger dressing.
- Hot Tomato's Wedge Salad $8
  
  Crispy iceberg lettuce wedge topped w/ chipotle ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, diced tomatoes & chopped crispy apple-wood bacon. Add a tender meatball, topped w/ our marinara sauce & grated parmesan cheese for $6.00. Two for $8.00
- Hot Tomato's Wedge Salad w/ 1 Meatball $6
- Hot Tomato's Wedge Salad w/ 2 Meatballs $8
- Apple Walnut Salad $7
  
  Granny smith apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese & baby field greens. Tossed in apple cider vinaigrette & drizzled w/ a pomegranate molasses glaze.
- Apple Walnut Salad w/ Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast $7
- Chopped Salad $7
  
  Fresh chopped greens w/ applewood bacon, vermont cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, english cucumber & red onion tossed w/ a dijon red wine vinaigrette
- Chopped Salad w/ Grilled Angus Beef $10
- Chopped Salad w/ Sauteed Shrimp $9
- Chopped Salad w/ Grilled Salmon $8
- Chopped Salad w/ Grilled Chicken $6
- Chopped Salad w/ Fried Calamari $6
- Chopped Salad w/ Burger $5
- Classic Caesar $7
  
  Crisp romaine hearts & house made garlic croutons tossed in our own caesar dressing topped w/ shaved parmesan.
- Classic Caesar w/ Grilled Angus Beef $10
- Classic Caesar w/ Sauteed Shrimp $9
- Classic Caesar w/ Grilled Salmon $8
- Classic Caesar w/ Grilled Chicken $6
- Classic Caesar w/ Fried Calamari $6
- Classic Caesar w/ Burger $5

Pasta Entrees
- Hot Tomato's Original Tort Rose $18
  
  Locally made sweet italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms and spinach in a creamy marinara sauce, tossed with tri-colored cheese tortellini, finished with fresh grated parmigiano
- Traditional Rigatoni Carbonara $19
  
  Locally made sweet italian sausage, prosciutto and apple-wood bacon sauteed with garlic and finished with house made chicken stock and white wine, tossed with fresh rigatoni pasta, topped with fresh grated parmigiano
- Chicken Parmesean $19
  
  Breaded boneless chicken breast baked with pomodoro sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese served over fresh penne pasta tossed with our house made marinara sauce, garnished with fresh basil
- Rigatoni a la Danielle $18
  
  Locally made chicken sausage sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, broccoli and basil, tossed with fresh rigatoni pasta and fresh grated parmigiano
- Brooklyn Ragu $14
  
  Your choice of pasta tossed with our house made marinara sauce and creamy ricotta cheese, topped with fresh grated granna padana parmesan
- Hot Tomato's Original Chicken Giovanni $18
  
  Boneless chicken breast sauteed with fresh broccoli and roasted red peppers in a gorgonzola cream sauce, tossed with fresh linguine pasta, finished with fresh grated parmigiano
- Hot Tomato's Shrimp Malta $24
  
  Jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, capers and diced tomatoes in a white wine butter sauce, served over fresh arugula fettuccini pasta
- Lobster Mac & Cheese $26
  
  Fresh cooked and hand-picked maine lobster meat with sherry braised leeks in a munster cheddar cream sauce, tossed with cavatappi pasta, baked topped with pepper-jack cheese and panko breadcrumbs
- Seafood Fra Diavlo $26
  
  Assorted seafood sauteed with locally made sweet Italian sausage in our mildly spicy fra diavolo sauce tossed with fresh linguine pasta
- Veal Parmesan $29
  
  Bone-in veal chop pounded thin, breaded and baked with pomodoro sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese served over fresh penne pasta tossed with our house made marinara sauce garnished with fresh basil

Dinner Entrees - Steaks and Chops
- 16 oz. Angus Beef New York Strip $32
  
  Thick flavorful center cut, lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served with the chefs selection of potato and fresh seasonal vegetables.
- Veal Chop $29
  
  Thick cut bone-in veal chop grilled to perfection topped with a roasted shallot yellow pepper coulis. Served with the chefs selection of potato and fresh seasonal vegetables.
- Pork Chops $24
  
  Grilled twin 10 oz. Center cut french bone in pork chops, topped with a roasted garlic balsamic cherry pepper reduction. Served with the chef's selection of potato and seasonal vegetables.
- Pork Casoria $22
  
  Thinly pounded pork chop breaded and sauteed to golden brown, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and caramelized onions, broccoli rabe and fresh gnocchi sauteed in a sherry demi sauce
- Sesame Ginger Tuna $29
  
  Sushi grade tuna steak pan seared, served over asian noodles tossed with a sesame ginger sauce, garnished with wasabi and sriracha sauce

Vegeterian Entrees
- Eggplant Mascarpone $16
  
  Breaded eggplant baked with mascarpone cheese and sliced garden tomatoes, served with sauteed garlic spinach and our house made marinara sauce
- Spasta Pesto $15
  
  An array of fresh vegetables sauteed in a pesto sauce with a hint of fresh tomato ragout served in a nest of roasted spaghetti squash
- Portabella Napoleon $16
  
  Grilled portabella mushroom caps and pan-fried breaded eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes. Served over a bed of sauteed garlic spinach and fire roasted tomato sauce

Sandwiches
- Grilled Tuna Panini $12
  
  Seared sushi grade tuna served on ciabatta bread w/ baby arugula & finished w/ a tomato caper aioli. add side salad or house salad $2.0
- BBQ Grilled Chicken $10
  
  Grilled chicken breast topped w/ our chipotle BBQ sauce & pepper jack cheese. Served on a kaiser roll. Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Chicken Panini $10
  
  Grilled chicken breast w/ fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers & pesto sauce on ciabatta bread. Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Tree Hugger Panini $8
  
  Grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, sliced tomato & chipotle aioli on ciabatta bread (vegetarian option). Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Overstuffed Italian Sandwich $12
  
  Thinly sliced soppressata & locally made sweet italian sausage on ciabatta bread topped w/ fresh mozzarella, garden tomatoes & baby arugula. Tossed w/ citrus vinaigrette. Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich $10
  
  Breaded chicken breast topped w/ our housemade marinara sauce & fresh mozzarella served on a kaiser roll.. Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Eggplant Parmesan Grinder $10
  
  Pan-fried breaded eggplant on a foot long grinder roll topped w/ our special garlic cheese mix & house made marinara sauce. Served w/ french fries & a pickle. Add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00
- Classic Burger $8
  
  9 oz angus burger grilled to your liking topped w/ lettuce & tomato. Add cheese $1.00, add bacon $1.00, add house salad $2.00, add side salad $2.00

Dessert
- Flourless Chocolate Decadence $7
  
  Rich velvety flour-less chocolate torte, garnished with a raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream
- Chambord Cheesecake $7
  
  Traditional new york style cheesecake infused with raspberry liqueur, served with an oreo cookie crust, garnished with a raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream
- Chocolate Brownie Sundae $7
  
  House made chocolate chip brownies topped with vanilla gelato, fresh whipped cream, candied walnuts and rich chocolate ganache
- Classic Creme Brulee $7
  
  Lusciously smooth vanilla bean custard topped with sugar in the raw and caramelized
- Risotto Pudding $7
  
  Our twist on rice pudding. Arborio rice cooked with vanilla and coconut milk, topped with toasted shredded coconut and a mango coulis
- Cannoli $7
  
  House made cannoli shells stuffed with a traditional ricotta cheese filling with chocolate chips, candied orange zest and pistachio nuts, served with fresh whipped cream