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  • Caffe Espresso Trattoria

Caffe Espresso Trattoria

(508) 767-1818
  • 395 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01604
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(508) 767-1818
  • Lunch Menu
  • Dinner Menu
  • Patio Menu
  • Banquet & Buffet
  • Catering Menu
  • Antipasti
    • Pepata di Cozze $10

      Steamed mussels in a spicy garlic wine sauce

    • Zuppa di Vongole $10

      Steamed clams in a red or white garlic and wine sauce

    • Antipasto Italiano $10

      Fresh greens topped with imported meats and cheeses

    • Frittura di Calamari $11

      Fried calamari served with our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Calamari alla Peppe $12

      Fried calamari tossed in garlic & pepperoncini green and red peppers

    • Inziminio di Calamari $12

      Sautéed calamari with spinach and spicy red sauce served with garlic bread

    • Bruschetta $7

      Toasted homemade bread with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and garlic

  • Insalata & Zuppa
    • Giardino $9

      Mixed field greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots

    • Caprese $9

      Sliced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella over greens with basil, olive oil, and reduced balsamic vinaigrette

    • Caesar $11

      Romaine topped with fresh parmesan, anchovies, and croutons

    • Zuppa del Giorno $5

      Soup of the day

    • Trippa $10

      Tripe with spicy tomato sauce

  • Panini
    $8. Served on our homemade bread with your choice of soup, salad, or french fries
    • Al Alpino

      Roasted Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and gorgonzola

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded chicken breast with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Breaded eggplant with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce

    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and lettuce

    • Genovese

      Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, pesto Genovese, and mayonnaise

    • Della Florentina

      Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto crudo, basil and tomatoes

    • Meatball or Sausage

      Mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Italiano

      Sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella, and fresh homemade tomato sauce

  • Pasta
    • Cavatelli con broccoli $9

      Homemade pasta tossed with broccoli, garlic, and parmigiano cheese

    • Cavatelli Portobello $9

      Homemade pasta with portobello mushrooms, wine, garlic, and parmigiano cheese

    • Cavatelli alla Norma $10

      Fresh homemade pasta with eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, cream, truffle oil, and herbs

    • Lasagna al Formaggio $9

      Baked cheese lasagna in our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Pasta Marinara $7

      Choice of pasta in our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Eggplant Parmigiana $9

      Baked eggplant in our fresh homemade tomato sauce with your choice of pasta

    • Pasta Ortolana $9

      Choice of pasta with assorted sautéed vegetables in a white wine sauce

    • Tortellini Alessia $10

      Cheese filled tortellini tossed with fresh mozzarella, cured prosciutto in a tomato cream sauce

    • Tortellini Panna e Pesto $10

      Tortellini tossed with a creamy pesto sauce

    • Pasta Alfredo $9

      Choice of pasta tossed in a light cream sauce

    • Pasta frutti di Mare

    • Pasta alla Pescatore $13

      Shrimp, clams, calamari, and mussels tossed with your choice of red or white light seafood sauce and your choice of pasta

    • Pennete Zucchini & Gamberi $13

      Sautéed shrimp and zucchini in a light garlic white wine sauce with a touch of tomato sauce

    • Shrimp Scampi $13

      Sautéed jumbo shrimp and diced onions in a white wine garlic sauce over your choice of pasta

  • Pollo
    All entrees come with 1 side
    • Pollo alla Arrabiata $9

      Sautéed chicken breast with pepperoncini peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy white wine garlic sauce

    • Pollo al Marsala $9

      Sautéed chicken breast with Florio Marsala wine and mushrooms

    • Pollo al Prosciutto $9

      Sautéed chicken breast with cured prosciutto and parmigiano cheese

    • Pollo al Limone $9

      Sautéed chicken breast in a white wine lemon sauce

    • Chicken Parmigiana $9

      Breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce served over your choice of pasta

    • Pollo Beatrice $9

      Sautéed chicken with broccoli, peas, mushrooms, fresh chopped tomatoes finished in a creamy parmesan sauce

  • Scallopini
    All entrees come with 1 side
    • Veal Piccata $12

      Veal medallions sautéed in a white wine, lemon sauce, and capers

    • Saltimbocca alla Romana $14

      Sautéed veal medallions topped with cured prosciutto, sage, and a white wine sauce

    • Veal alla Marsala $12

      Sautéed veal medallions with mushrooms and marsala wine

    • Veal alla Parmigiana $12

      Breaded veal medallions topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce served with your choice of pasta

  • Pesce
    All entrees come with 1 side. Add garden salad $2 | add caesar $4
    • Eglefino di Café $12

      Fresh pan seared haddock in lemon, white wine, and Italian herbs

    • Salmone alla Griglia $14

      Grilled salmon fillet with fresh Italian herbs

  • Additions
    • Caesar Salad $4

    • Garden Salad $4

    • Sausage $2

    • Meatball $2

    • Garlic Bread $5

    • Alfredo Or Regina Sauce $5

    • Risotto $6

    • Vegetable of the Day $3.5

    • Starch of the Day $3.5

    • Fresh Vegetables Or Cheeses $2

  • Antipasti
    • Pepata di Cozze (mussels) or Zuppa di Vongole (clams) $11

      Steamed with onions and garlic with your choice of red or white sauce

    • Polpa di Granchio e Gamberi $12

      Baked crabmeat and shrimp spread with artichoke, onions, spinach, and mascarpone cheese | served with Italian toast

    • Calamari alla Peppe $12

      Fried calamari tossed with roasted peppers, garlic, and pepperoncini

    • Inziminio di Calamari $12

      Sautéed calamari with onions, garlic, white wine, and spinach in a spicy tomato sauce| served with Italian toast

    • Polenta del Boscaiolo $10

      Tuscany ragu with sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomato, and white wine with shaved grana podano cheese atop fresh polenta cakes

    • Escargot al limone $12

      Sautéed escargot (snails) with onions, garlic, lemon in a white wine butter sauce | served with Italian toast

    • Bruschetta Classico $7

      Toasted homemade bread with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, olives and garlic drizzled with EVOO

    • Caprese $10

      Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella over greens with basil, oregano, olives, EVOO, and reduced balsamic glaze

    • Antipasto Casalinga $16

      Charcuiterrie board with fresh imported cuts of meat and cheeses with daily special accompaniments

  • Entrees
    All Entrees are served with your choice of a garden salad or soup. Upgrade to a small Caesar salad for 4 | Sides: Vegetable, Starch, or Pasta
  • Pasta Casalinga
    homemade pasta
    • Cavatelli Con Broccoli or Portobello $18

      Homemade pasta tossed with broccoli or portobello mushroom, garlic, and parmesan cheese

    • Cavatelli alla Norma $19

      Fresh homemade pasta tossed with eggplant, Portobello mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cream, truffle oil, and herbs

    • Pasta Alfredo $18

      Choice of pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce

    • Tortellini alla Bosciaola $20

      Cheese filled tortellini tossed with ham, tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives in a tomato brandy cream sauce

    • Tortellini Alessia $19

      Cheese filled tortellini tossed with imported ham and mozzarella in a tomato brandy cream sauce

    • Pasta Ortolana $18

      Choice of pasta tossed with assorted sautéed vegetables in a garlic parmesan sauce

    • Pappardelle Carbonara $21

      Imported pancetta seared with onions, crushed black peppercorns, in a brandy sauce tossed with homemade pappardelle pasta

    • Parmigiana di Melanzane $18

      Baked eggplant in our fresh homemade tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese and your choice of pasta

    • Chef's Vegan Special

      Ask your server for more details

  • Pollo
    Served with choice of a side
    • Pollo al Arrabiata $19

      Sautéed chicken with pepperoncini peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy white wine garlic sauce

    • Pollo al Marsala $19

      Sautéed chicken with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce with a touch of garlic

    • Pollo al Prosciutto $19

      Sautéed chicken with cured prosciutto and parmesan cheese in a white wine sauce

    • Pollo al Limone or Piccata $19

      Sautéed chicken in a buttery white wine lemon sauce or capers

    • Pollo Beatrice $20

      Sautéed chicken with onions, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, fresh chopped tomatoes finished in a creamy parmesan sauce

    • Pollo Sorrentino $20

      Chicken cutlet with layers of sliced prosciutto and eggplant finished in the oven with marinara and mozzarella cheese

    • Parmigiana di Pollo $19

      Chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Pollo Cacciatore $19

      Sautéed chicken with onions, mushrooms, peppers, and garlic in a white wine tomato sauce

    • Pollo al Napolitana $20

      Sautéed chicken with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted red peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce

  • Pesce
    seafood
    • Pasta alla Pescatore $22

      Shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels sautéed with onions and garlic in a light red or white seafood sauce | choice of pasta

    • Pasta alla Posillipo $22

      Little neck clams sautéed with onions and garlic in a red or white wine sauce| choice of pasta

    • Shrimp Scampi $22

      Sautéed shrimp with onions and garlic in a buttery lemon white wine sauce | choice of pasta

    • Penne Zucchini & Gamberi $22

      Shrimp and zucchini sautéed with onions, garlic, and herbs in a tomato white wine sauce

    • Gamberi In Guazetto $23

      Sautéed shrimp with garlic, tomato, and herbs in a spicy cognac sauce accompanied with risotto

    • Risotto Frutti di Mare $23

      Imported Arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, onions, and garlic garnished with diced tomatoes

    • Risotto alla Caffé Espresso $23

      Imported Arborio rice with shrimp, imported ham, chopped prosciutto, onions, and artichoke hearts sautéed in brandy infused sauce garnished with diced tomatoes

    • Salmone Napolitana $24

      Baked salmon served with Napolitana sauce | choice of a side: sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce

    • Saltati Eglefino $21

      Pan-seared haddock sautéed in butter, lemon, white wine, and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side

    • Salmone alla Griglia $22

      Grilled salmon fillet seasoned in EVOO and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side

    • Gamberi alla Griglia $22

      Grilled shrimp seasoned in EVOO and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side

    • Eglefino Piccata $24

      Pan-seared haddock in a buttery white wine lemon sauce with capers | choice of a side

  • Vitello
    choice of a side
    • Scaloppine del Nord $22

      Sautéed veal medallions with diced onions and crushed peppercorns in a Dijon mustard infused brandy cream sauce

    • Saltimbocca alla Romana $22

      Sautéed veal medallions seasoned with sage and topped with cured prosciutto in a white wine sauce

    • Scaloppine alla Napolitana $22

      Sautéed veal with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce

    • Scaloppine al' Marsala $22

      Sautéed veal medallions with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce with a touch of garlic

    • Scaloppine Michelangelo $22

      Sautéed veal medallions with shrimp, onions, and garlic in a brandy sauce finished in the oven with mozzarella

    • Parmigiana di Vitello $20

      Veal cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce

    • Scaloppine al' Limone or Piccata $22

      Sautéed veal medallions in a buttery white wine lemon sauce or capers

  • Seasonal Special
    • San Matteo $26

      Pan roasted pork tenderloin over a bed of baby arugula with roasted carrots, onions, chick peas, and raisins topped with cinnamon maple butter

    • Vitello con Chianti $25

      Sautéed veal medallions with julienne onions, Portobello mushrooms, roasted red pepper quenched with chianti wine finished with gorgonzola cheese

    • Homemade Lasagna

      Cheese | vegetable | meat

    • Tripe $19

      Tripe with spicy tomato sauce

    • Homemade Ravioli

      Cheese| Lobster| Butternut squash

  • Additions
    • Caesar salad $4

    • Garden Salad $4

    • Sausage $2

    • Meatball $2

    • Garlic Bread $5

    • Alfredo Or Regina Sauce $5

    • Risotto $6

    • Vegetable of the Day $3.5

    • Starch of the Day $3.5

    • Fresh Vegetables Or Cheeses $2

  • Appetizers
    All items except the calamari fritti e ostriche and Melanzane torre are gluten free
    • Torte polente con Gamberetti o Escargot $10

      Parmesan cheese polenta cakes topped with onion, garlic, baby arugula, roasted red peppers and your choice of shrimp or escargot in a Sambuca cream sauce

    • Insalata con Frutti di Bosci $9

      Mescaline green salad with walnuts, beets, strawberries, blueberries and goat cheese finished with a reduced balsamic glaze

    • Calamari Fritti e Ostriche $11

      Lightly breaded calamari and panko battered oysters served with bruschetta

    • Fichi Ripieni (seasonal) $9

      Savory stuffed figs with crushed walnut and liquor infused mascarpone cheese finished with crispy bits of toasted prosciutto

    • Insalata Anguria $8

      Watermelon, with choice of feta or gorgonzola cheese with reduced balsamic glaze and crumbled prosciutto

    • Melanzane Torre $8

      Layers of eggplant, caramelized onions, spinach and gorgonzola on a bed of tomato sauce

  • Homemade Grilled Flat-Bread Pizza
    Additional toppings $2
    • Pizza Bianca $11

      Grana Padano cheese, mozzarella, basil, garlic, and diced tomatoes

    • Pizza Frutti di Mare $14

      Caffe Espresso Signature

  • Entrees
    • Tartufo ai Funghi e Risotto $17

      Italian rice sautéed with mushrooms and imported truffles in a savory white wine sauce

    • Eglefino Mediterraneo $22

      Pan seared haddock in a white wine garlic sauce with Kalamata olives, onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and spinach

    • Caffe Espresso Signature Ravioli $18

      Gluten free chicken and kale ravioli with choice of a sweet roasted red pepper or pesto sauce

    • Grigliata Mista $21

      Grilled veal, chicken, and shrimp accompanied with pasta in a lightly spicy bibo sauce (diced onion, garlic, oregano, basil)

    • Ripieni di Pesce $19

      Pistachio crusted seafood stuffed Sole with lobster cream sauce

    • Pollo de Luca $18

      Sautéed chicken medallions in a white wine garlic sauce, eggplant, spinach, a dollop of red sauce with melted mozzarella.

    • Pollo Agrodolce $16

      Sautéed chicken and julienne onions topped with polenta cakes, roasted red peppers, arugula, and gorgonzola in a brandy cream sauce

  • Soup & Salad
    choice of two
    • Chicken Vegetable

    • Beef & Bean

    • Chef's Seasonal Soup

    • Minestrone

    • Butternut Bisque

      additional $2 per person

    • Carrot and Sweet Potato Bisque

      additional $2 per person

    • Lobster Bisque

      additional $3 per person

    • Mixed Green Garden Salad

      Choice of dressings: homemade roasted red pepper, balsamic, and blue cheese

    • Classic Caesar Salad

      With homemade dressing and croutons. Choice of dressings: homemade roasted red pepper, balsamic, and blue cheese

  • Entrees
    choice of two
  • Chicken Options
    • Marsala

    • Piccata

    • Parmigiana

    • Milano

      Sausage, diced onion, mushroom, peppers in a white wine garlic sauce

    • Sienese

      Cutlets sautéed in topped with spinach and cheese spread finished in the oven with mozzarella cheese

    • Principessa

      Sautee finished in the oven with spinach, dollop of tomato, and mozzarella cheese

    • Stuffed Chicken

      traditional herb stuffing or pumpkin herb stuffing

  • Fish Options
    • Salmon Napolitano

    • Grilled Salmon

      in a light white wine sauce

    • Stuffed Salmon

      with feta and sun-dried tomato in a white wine roasted red pepper sauce

    • Haddock Piccata

    • Haddock al Forno

      sautéed and finished in the oven with garlic, tomato and basil

    • Seafood Stuffed Sole in a Brandy Cream Sauce

  • Veal Options
    • Parmigiana

    • Paprika

      Diced onion, roasted red pepper, olives, capers in a lightly spicy red sauce

    • Chianti

      Julienne onion, roasted red pepper, Portobello mushroom and gorgonzola cheese

    • De Luca

      Sautéed medallions topped and finished in the oven with eggplant, spinach, tomato and cheese

    • Michelangelo

      Additional $3 per person. Sautéed with onions and garlic finished in the oven with mozzarella and shrimp

  • Vegetarian Options
    Add a 3rd choice for an additional $7 per person
    • Cavatelli with Portobello

    • Cavatelli with Broccoli

    • Cavatelli Norma

      Eggplant, Portobello mushroom, and olives in a tomato truffle cream sauce

    • Tortellini Bibo

      Spicy tomato, onion, garlic, basil, and oregano sauce

    • Tortellini Pesto Cream

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

  • Accompaniments
    choice of two
  • Starch
    • Penne

    • Cavatelli

      additional $1.50 per person

    • Rice Pilaf

    • Creamy Parmesan Polenta

    • Rosemary And Garlic Oven Roasted Potato

    • Mashed Potato

    • Oven Roasted Sweet Potato

  • Vegetable
    • Thyme Glazed Carrots

    • Roasted Mixed Vegetable Medley

    • Spiced Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut squash

    • Green Bean Almandine

    • Balsamic Green Beans

    • Olive Oil and Garlic Green Beans

    • Autumn Roasted Root Medley

  • Desserts
    Choice of one
    • Zuppa Inglese

    • Cannoli

    • Tiramisu

    • Bread pudding

      Traditional or Spiced rum and Eggnog

  • Beverages
    • Freshly Brewed Regular Coffee

    • Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea

    • Assorted Soft Drinks

  • Additional Options
    • Stationed or Buttlered hor 'doeuvres

    • Carving Stations

  • Hor D'oeuvres
    Butlered (Priced per piece)
  • Hot
    • Stuffed Fig with Mascarpone $2.5

    • Wild Mushroom Arancini $2.5

    • Lobster Arancini $4

    • Stuffed Mushroom $2.5

      Sausage and sundried tomato, Parmesan garlic and herb, Spinach artichoke

    • Mini Meatballs in Red Sauce $2.5

    • Veal Or Chicken Saltimbocca Bites $3

    • Osso Buco Stuffed Puff Pastry Bites $3

  • Cold
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus $2.5

    • Shrimp Cocktail $3

    • Bruschetta on a Garlic Crostini $2

    • Caprese $2

    • Antipasto Skewers $2.5

  • Stationary
    Serves 50 People
    • Antipasto Display Served with Crostini's $250

      Imported meats and cheese, vegetables and pickled vegetables

    • Baked Brie Display Served with Crostini's $200

      Puff pastry wrapped Brie with seasonal chutney

    • Baked Crab, Shrimp and Mascarpone Dip $250

      Served with Crostini's

    • Fried Calamari $200

      Served with marinara dipping sauce

  • Appetizers
    Serves 10- 15 people
    • Fried Calamari $90

    • Bruschetta $60

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $80

    • Antipasto Italiano $80

    • Caprese Salad $60

    • Tossed Salad $40

  • Entrees
    • Veal $100

    • Chicken $80

    • Fish $110

  • Pasta
    • Tortellini Alessia $90

    • Cavatelli Norma $90

    • Pasta Ortolana $80

    • Pasta & Sausage $70

    • Pasta & Meatballs $50

    • Eggplant Parmigiana $80

    • Lasagna Marinara $80

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