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  • Cantina Italiana

Cantina Italiana

(617) 723-4577
  • 346 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
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  • Italian
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Appetizers
    • Meatballs $13

      Family recipe of house-made angus beef meatballs in ragu, shaved parmesan.

    • Ham and Mozz $18

      Aged Parma Ham, fresh Mozzarella in olive oil, basil.

    • Mussels Sautee $14

      PEI mussels sautéed with garlic and parsley in a white wine and herb broth, croutons.

    • Fried Squid $14

      Fried calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara.

    • Italian Appetizer $18

      Cured Italian meats, cheeses, house-made pickled pickled vegetables, cracked olives, stuffed cherry peppers.

    • Caprese $15

      Imported fresh mozzarella, heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil.

    • Scampi $19

      Pan-seared shrimp in a garlic butter, white white, and lemon sauce, croutons.

    • Arancini $13

      Fried arborio rice balls mixed with angus beef bolognese ragu and asiago cheese.

  • Salad - Soups
    • Chopped Winery Salad $11

      Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, and house-made creamy Italian.

    • Bean Soup $6

      Cup of hearty cannellini beans in a vegetable broth with fideo di pasta, and Parmesan.

    • Caesar Salad $11

      Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan.

    • Rughetta Salad $11

      Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved Parmesan, balsamic glaze.

  • Pasta Classics
    • Ricotta Ravioli $22

      Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.

    • Sorrentina Dumplings $22

      House-made potato dumplings, San Marzano tomato sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.

    • Baked Lasagna $24

      Chef's signature lasagna, layers of house-made pasta, beschamel, angus beef ragù, smothered in mozzarella and parmesan.

    • Vodka Cans $21

      Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, smoked pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.

    • Rabe and Sausage Fusili $26

      Handmade fusili pasta, handmade spicy sausage, broccoli rabe, white wine, Pecorino Romano.

    • Scialatielli Cacio Pepe $21

      House-made scialatielli pasta in a Romano cheese and cracked pepper sauce.

    • Scialatielli with Genoese Pesto $26

      House-made scialatielli pasta in a basil and cheese pesto, roasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan.

    • Bolognese Scialatielli $24

      Chef's authentic presentation of the classic Bolognese, slow braised angus beef, house-made scialatielli pasta.

    • American Chicken and Broccoli $22

      Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli florets, handmade fusili pasta, Parmigiano, Pecorino Romano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce.

    • Bombolotti Alla Buongustaia $24

      Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, handmade spicy sausage, marinara sauce, parmesan, and crumbled goat cheese.

    • Spaghetti and Meatballs $24

      Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs, in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with a dollop of hand dipped ricotta.

  • Pasta From the Sea
    • Spaghetti Allo Scampo $26

      Imported golden grain spaghettii served with jumbo shrimp, in a garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce.

    • Spaghetti with Clams $25

      Local, countneck clams, olive oil, garlic and Italian parsley, and imported golden grain pasta.

    • Bombolotti with Lobster Fra Diavola $32

      Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, North Atlantic lobster tail, shrimp, in a spicy fra diavola sauce.

    • Scialatelle with Salmon $25

      House-made scialatelle pasta, Canadian salmon bites, and spinach, in a tomato cream sauce.

  • Lunch Appetizers
    • Starter $13

      Cured Italian meats, cheeses, pickled jardiniere, cracked olives, red peppers.

    • Caprese $15

      Imported fresh mozzarella, heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil.

    • Fried Squid $14

      Fried calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara.

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries $10

      .Steak-cut potato fries tossed in white truffle oil, truffle peelings, and parmesan.

    • Meatballs $10

      Family recipe of house-made angus beef meatballs in ragu, shaved parmesan.

    • Mussels Sautee $14

      PEI mussels sautéed with garlic and parsley in a white wine and herb broth, croutons.

    • Arancini $13

      Fried arborio rice balls mixed with angus beef bolognese ragu and asiago cheese.

    • Tomato Bruschetta $11

      Grilled crostini topped with dressed plum tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella.

  • Lunch Salads
    • House Salad Cellar $10

      Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, house-made creamy Italian.

    • Arugula Salad $10

      Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze.

    • Caesar Salad $10

      Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan.

  • Lunch Pizza
    • Daisy Pizza $14

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, basil.

    • Ham Pizza $15

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Parma ham.

    • Capricciosa Pizza $15

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Roman Artichoke, mushrooms, cooked ham.

    • Rabe and Sausage Pizza $15

      Fior di Latte mozzarella, shaved parmesan, broccoli rabe, crumbled spicy Italian sausage.

    • Mushrooms Pizza $15

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, champignon mushrooms.

    • Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza $16

      Creamy burrata mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham, arugula, shaved parmesan.

    • Sausage Pizza $14

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, caramelized onions, Italian sausage.

    • Spicy Salami Pizza $16

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, ricotta, spicy salami, spicy chili oil.

  • Lunch Sanwiches
    All served on house-baked spukie loaf or grilled ciabatta, all served with side fries
    • Classic Sandwich $12

      Parma ham, Fior di Latte mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, and cold pressed olive oil.

    • Parms Sandwich $11

      Made or covered with Parmesan cheese.

    • Meatball Sandwich $11

      House-made sirloin meatballs, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella.

    • Italian Sandwich $12

      Mortadella, capicola, spicy salami, provolone, shaved onion, tomato, romaine, oil and seasoning.

    • Chicken Cutlet Milanese Sandwich $11

      Breaded chicken breast, shaved parmesan, roasted peppers, dressed arugula.

    • Rustic Vegetable Pesto Sandwich $11

      Sautéed seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, basil pesto, fontina cheese.

  • Lunch Pasta
    • Spaghetti Al 'Mare "My Way" $12

      Golden grain spaghetti served YOUR WAY in a cherry tomato "marechiara" wine sauce or vodka tomato cream served with your choice of fresh seasonal seafood.

    • Tortelloni with Cream and Ham $15

      Handmade spinach and ricotta tortelloni, Parma ham, and sweet peas in a white cream sauce.

    • Macheroni Alla Buongustaia $15

      Oven baked pasta with handmade spicy sausage, marinara, parmesan, crumbled goat cheese.

    • Macheroni with Vodka $14

      Rigatoni pasta, pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.

    • Marinara Ravioli $15

      Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.

    • American Chicken and Broccoli $15

      Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, American broccoli florets, rigatoni pasta, parmesan, pecorino Romano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce.

    • Gnocchi $14

      House-made potato dumplings, marinara sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.

    • Spaghetti Tomato and Meatballs $15

      Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce.

  • Lunch Plates
    • Marsala Chicken $16

      Sautéed and pounded chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce, served with a side of rigatoni pasta.

    • New England Baked Scrod $18

      Oven baked New England Scrod topped with toasted lemon breadcrumbs, served with side of sautéed broccoli florets.

    • Parmigiana Chicken $16

      Lightly breaded all-natural, pounded chicken breast, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan, served with side of rigatoni pasta.

    • Salmon Filet $18

      Oven roasted, wild salmon filet over sautéed Popeye spinach.

  • Entrees
    • Hunter $25

      Pan-seared and sautéed with roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, and exotic mushrooms in a sauce of white wine, filet of tomato, and fresh rosemary.

    • Saltimnocca $25

      Pan-seared and sautéed with foraged mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce topped with Parma ham and mozzarella.

    • Gino $25

      Lightly breaded, layered with pan-fried eggplant, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan.

    • Piccata $27

      Pan-seared and sautéed in a lemon, capers, and white wine sauce.

    • French $32

      Egg batter dipped and sautéed in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.

    • Parmigiana $23

      Lightly breaded, ragù bolognese or marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmigiano * Parmigiana served with our house-made bombolotti pasta *.

    • Sea Plate for 2 $62

      Fresh catch fish of the day, North Atlantic lobster tail and claws, jumbo shrimp, calamari, PEI mussels, local clams, and local diver scallops, grilled and sautéed then tossed in a "Salmoriglio" lemon, garlic, and parsley oil, served with gremolata croutons.

    • Meat Sample for 2 $49

      Grilled and sliced, all natural veal chop paillard, 2 Italian sausages, and 2 Statler bone-in chicken breast al brick, in a roasted garlic and rosemary oil, served with grilled Borretane onions and truffle parmesan fries.

    • Salmon Filet $24

      Grilled, wild salmon filet over sautéed Popeye spinach.

  • Sides
    • Mushroom Trifolati $8

    • Sauteed Spinach $8

    • Steak Fries $7

    • Sauteed Broccoli Rabe $8

    • Broccoli Florets Garlic and Oil $8

  • Desserts
    • Spumoni Ice Cream Pie $8

      Chocolate, pistachio, and rum-flavored Ice Cream, candied cherries and almonds on a coconut graham cracker crust.

    • Amaretto Cake $8

      Handmade amaretto soaked lady fingers, chantilly cream, and sweet mascarpone, diced almonds, crushed amaretti.

    • Tiramisu $8

      Handmade espresso-soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone, cocoa.

    • Sicilian Cannoli $7

      Cannoli pastry shell filled with house-made ricotta cream, citrus zest, dipped in chocolate chips.

    • Lemon Sorbet $6

      Handmade, all-natural lemon sorbet, fresh mint.

  • Coffee
    • Expressed $3

    • Cappuccino $4

    • American $3

    • Drowned $6

      Expresso over vanilla ice cream.

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