Strada menu - Asheville NC 28801

Antipasti
- Tuscan Figs $7
  
  Calimyrna figs stuffed with basil whipped goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto with arugula and chianti reduction.
- Arancini $8
  
  Three breaded, fried mozzarella and risotto balls with sauce del giorno.
- Calamari Fritti $10
  
  Domestic calamari lightly fried to a golden crisp with a lemon wedge and zesty plum tomato sauce.

Soups and Salads

Add soup, chicken, shrimp, sirloin or salmon for an additional charge.
- Tuscan Formaggio $6
  
  Caramelized onions, beef broth, sherry, crostini and provolone cheese.
- Strada Insalata $5
  
  Spring mix, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, hearts of palm and mixed olives.
- Grilled Caesar Salad $6
  
  Grilled romaine hearts with house-made dressing, anchovy and crostini.
- Greco $6
  
  Grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onion, mixed olives and feta cheese with red wine herb vinaigrette.
- Arugula Salad $8
  
  Arugula, grape tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, crispy prosciutto, artichoke hearts, and red onion tossed in creamy balsamic dressing.

Hoagies

All hoagies are served with your choice of french fries, cup of soup or side salad.
- The Gabriel $10
  
  Grilled chicken breast, tomato jam, fontina cheese and spring mix.
- Spicy Chicken Sausage $13
  
  Green peppers, grilled red onion, and provolone.
- Eggplant Parmesan $10
  
  Breaded eggplant, house marinara and mozzarella.

Pasta and Grain Bowls

Starts with cup of soup or side salad. Gluten-free pasta available for an additional charge. Add a variety of toppings for an additional charge.
- Meat Lasagna $15
  
  Ground veal, beef and pork with ricotta, mozzarella and house marinara.
- Kale and Sausage Bowl $13
  
  Spicy Italian chicken sausage, roasted red peppers, kale, farro, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Served hot.
- Grilled Florentine Ravioli $13
  
  Sherry tomato cream sauce, balsamic reduction, pecorino cheese, arugula and basil.
- Mediterranean Bowl $10
  
  Farro, feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onions, oregano, fresh spinach. Served chilled.
- Funghi Bowl $12
  
  Portobello and button mushrooms, farro, and fresh peas. Served hot.
- Scampi Con Capellini $13
  
  Shrimp sauteed in a delicate white wine sauce with lemon, garlic and roasted red peppers over capellini .

Pizza - Lunch

Beverages
- Soft Drink $2
- Iced Tea $2
- Locally Roasted Coffee from Bean Werks $3
- Cappuccino $4
- Latte $4
- ESPRESSO $2.5
- Bottled Water $3
- Limonata $3
- Aranciata $3

Hearty Breakfast

Add soup, chicken, shrimp, sirloin, salmon for an additional charge.
- Breakfast Poutine $13
  
  French fries, hickory nut gap sausage gravy, cheddar, caramelized onions and green bell peppers topped with a fried egg and house-made hot sauce.
- Shrimp ?N Grits $14
  
  Jumbo shrimp over local stone-ground grits in a spicy tomato gravy with bacon, roasted red peppers, green peppers and red onions.
- Eggs Benedict $14
  
  Two 65° eggs, Canadian bacon and Hollandaise sauce on an open-faced English muf?n served with grits, fruit or maple onion fries.
- The Platter $11
  
  One pancake, two eggs, toast and bacon or hickory nut gap sausage served with grits, fruit or maple onion fries.
- Vegan Grain Bowl $9
  
  No evil foods stallion sausage, roasted red peppers, white wine, kale, farro, shallots, and garlic.

Three-Egg Omelettes

No substitutions please. Served with grits, fruit or maple onion fries additional add-ins for an extra charge.
- Florentine Omelette $9
  
  Spinach, tomato and provolone.
- Fig and Goat Cheese Omelette $10
  
  Calimyrna figs, prosciutto, goat cheese and fresh basil.
- Three Cheese Omelette $10
  
  Cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella.

Flapjacks

Fluffy ricotta pancakes served with butter, pure maple syrup and your choice of maple onion fries, grits or fruit. Gluten-free option available for an additional charge.
- One Pancake $5
- Two Pancake $8

Pasta and Pizza
- Breakfast Pizza $13
  
  10" hand tossed pizza with hickory nut gap sausage gravy base, bacon, peppers, onions, mozzarella and cheddar.
- Scampi Con Capellini $13
  
  Shrimp sauteed in a delicate white wine sauce with lemon, garlic and roasted red peppers over capellini.
- Meat Lasagna $15
  
  Trio of ground veal, beef, and pork, ricotta and fresh mozzarella cheeses, house made marinara with a side salad or cup of soup.
- Grilled Florentine Ravioli $13
  
  Sherry tomato cream sauce, balsamic reduction, pecorino cheese, arugula and basil served with a side salad or cup or soup.

A La Carte Sides
- 1 Egg $1.25
- Toast $2
- GF Toast $4
- Local Bacon $3
- Local Sausage $3
- English Muffin $2
- Grilled Chicken Breast $3
- Fresh Fruit $3
- Grits $3
- Maple Onion Fries $3
- Side Salad $5

Appetizers and Antipasti
- Tuscan Figs $7
  
  Duo of basil whipped goat cheese stuffed figs wrapped in prosciutto, with arugula and chianti reduction.
- Arancini $8
  
  Three breaded, fried mozzarella and risotto balls with sauce del giorno.
- Mussels $12
  
  Choice of garlic white wine, plum tomato or vodka cream sauce. Spiced mild, medium or hot.
- Formaggio E Marmellata $18
  
  Arugula, house baked lavash, mixed olives, parmigiano reggiano with local honey and garlic jam, tellagio stella alpine with fig and balsamic jam, sottocenere with blood orange jam.
- Roasted Tomato Burrata $10
  
  Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center served rosemary and sage blistered grape tomatoes and roasted garlic, drizzled with balsamic reduction and served with crostini.
- Calamari Fritti $10
  
  Domestic Rhode Island golden crisp calamari and lemon served with zesty plum tomato sauce.

Salads and Insalatas
- Grilled Caesar Salad $6
  
  Grilled romaine hearts with house-made Caesar dressing and Parmesan crisp.
- Strada Insalata $5
  
  Spring mix, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, hearts of palm and mixed olives.
- Arugula Salad $8
  
  Arugula, grape tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, crispy prosciutto, artichoke hearts and red onion tossed in creamy balsamic dressing.
- Grilled Greco $6
  
  Grilled romaine hearts, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onions, Greek olive mix and feta cheese with red wine herb vinaigrette.

Pizza

All specialty pizzas are 14". No substitutions please. Pizzas available with 14" gluten-free crust for an additional charge.

Pasta

Add additional toppings for an extra charge.
- Scampi Con Capellini $13
  
  Shrimp sauteed in a delicate white wine sauce with lemon, garlic, and roasted red pepper over capellini.
- Lasagna $16
  
  Trio of ground veal, beef and pork, ricotta and fresh mozzarella cheeses, and house-made marinara.
- Cannelloni Primavera $18
  
  Fresh pasta tubes filled with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, ricotta, pecorino Romano and mozzarella topped with house marinara and provolone.
- Tortellini Alla Vodka $13
  
  Cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy tomato basil vodka sauce over fresh spinach.
- Grilled Florentine Ravioli $13
  
  Spinach and ricotta ravioli on a bed of arugula with sherry tomato cream sauce, balsamic reduction, basil, and pecorino Romano cheese.
- Vegan Alla Nona $20
  
  No evil foods stallion sausage with fresh peas, arugula, sherry wine and vegan mozzarella in dairy-free tomato cream sauce over trottole pasta .
- Portofino $19
  
  Baby octopus, grouper, mussels, shrimp and clams in a white wine tomato sage broth with fresh squid ink pasta spiced mild, medium or hot.

Saute
- Marsala $18
  
  Chicken, veal or shrimp braised in Marsala and mushroom blend demi-glace. Served with vegetable and potato del giorno.
- Chicken Scarpariello $20
  
  Sauteed chicken breast and spicy Italian sausage with green bell peppers, cherry peppers and roasted garlic in a white wine lemon sauce with potato and vegetable del giorno .
- Lamb Shank Ragu $27
  
  Hind shank braised in Madeira and Moscato wines with plum tomatoes and rosemary. Served with risotto and vegetable del giorno.
- Picatta $18
  
  Chicken, veal, or shrimp, egg washed and sauteed in a white wine lemon sauce with capers and diced tomatoes. Served with risotto and vegetable del giorno.

Grill
- Grilled Salmon Gremolata $22
  
  Grilled Atlantic salmon filet with parsley, roasted red pepper and garlic gremolata. Served with polenta and vegetable del giorno.
- Tuscan Duck $24
  
  Grilled local duck breast with Chianti reduction and basil. Served with Tuscan figs, risotto, and vegetable del giorno.
- Mare E Monti $36
  
  Grilled butterflied jumbo shrimp and 6oz prime filet mignon topped with black truffle butter. Served with potato del giorno and sauteed asparagus.

Sides, Lati
- Sauteed Broccolini $7
- Sauteed Spinach $5
- Risotto $5
- Bolognese Sauce $5
- Marinara Sauce $3
- Scampi Sauce $3
- Sherry Tomato Cream Sauce $3
- Sauteed Asparagus $7

Soups, Zuppas
- Tuscan Formaggio $6
  
  Caramelized onions, sherry, beef broth, crostini and provolone cheese.

Spaghetteria - Antipasti

The platters on this menu are made to share with your friends and family, each will feed 3-4 people, individual sizes are also available.
- Tuscan Stuffed Figs $7
- Insalta Strada $6
- Caesar Salad $7
- Arugula Salad $8
- Garlic Knots $8

Spaghetteria - Entrada

The platters on this menu are made to share with your friends and family, each will feed 3-4 people, individual sizes are also available.
- Sunday Gravy $22
  
  A classic family recipe, braciola, meatballs and sweet Italian sausage slow simmered in a rich tomato sauce over bucatini.
- Madeira Ciappino $25
  
  Fresh squid ink pasta, saffron plum tomato broth with sauteed fennel, grouper, baby clams, shrimp, mussels, and baby octopus.
- Gnudi Al Forno $18
  
  House-made rosemary ricotta gnudi tossed with a trio of ground veal, pork, and beef, herbed ricotta, plum tomato sauce, and topped with a provolone & mozzarella blend then baked.
- Pasta Fresca $17
  
  House-made basil and roasted garlic linguini, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, mushroom blend, and roasted garlic tossed in a light pecorino cream sauce.
- Cavatelli $16
  
  Roasted garlic, broccoli, prosciutto, and roasted cipollini onions in a white wine Vellutata.
- The Amalfi Pizza $20
  
  14" house-made squid ink crust, smoked clam crema, fresh spinach and tomatoes, prosciutto, Parmesan Reggiano, paprika.
- Chicken Parmigiana $20
  
  Breaded and fried, served over bucatini in house marinara with melted mozzarella.
- Eggplant Parmigiana $18
  
  Breaded and fried, served over bucatini in house marinara with melted mozzarella.

Alimentare dei Bambini

Children's menu. A variety of healthy Italian favorites served in kid-size portions offer something for even the pickiest of eaters.
- Tortellini Alfredo $8
  
  Tortellini in a Parmesan cream sauce.
- Penne with Marinara and Meatballs $7
  
  Easy to eat short pasta with house made meatballs.
- Three Meat Lasagne $7
  
  Made fresh and a kid favorite.
- Personal Cheese Pizza $7
  
  Our pizza in a kid friendly size.
- Ham and Swiss Cornetto $7
  
  Thinly sliced ham and Swiss cheese wrapped in a flaky pastry.
- Veggie Pasta $7
  
  Steamed broccolini, carrots and squash over choice of pasta

Temptations

Desserts.
- Tiramisu $7
  
  A family recipe 7 generations in the making, a house favorite.
- New York Cheesecake $7
  
  Creamy and smooth classic cheesecake atop a graham cracker crust - ask your server about today's topping!
- Flourless Chocolate Torte $7
  
  Pure chocolate decadence!
- Spumoni Bomba $7
  
  A sphere of strawberry, pisctachio and chocolate gelato coated with dark chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.
- Seasonal Gelato $6
  
  Made especially for us right next door by chocolate gems!
- Seasonal Sorbetto $6
  
  A refreshing and dairy-free treat locally made by Asheville Chocolate.
- Creme Brulee $6
  
  The only dessert that tastes better when burnt.
- Cannoli $4.5
  
  A Sicilian delight! Crispy pastry shell hand-filled to order with a sweetened Ricotta and Chocolate Chip filling.