Tosca Restaurant menu - Durham NC 27701

PRIMI
- polenta con funghi selvaggi $11
  
  wild mushroom polenta topped with a sautéed wild mushroom sugo
- risotto con peperoni e agnello $11
  
  arborio rice simmered with lamb , a blend, of mushrooms and peppers, in a lamb and veal based broth
- cozze al vapore $10
  
  whole mussels, steamed and served in a spicy marinara sauce
- capisanti gratinati $15
  
  grilled scallops dry bread crumbs fresh, chopped italian parsley, cognac and butter
- antipasto per due $14
  
  grilled seasonal vegetables and meats garnished with olives & cheese for two
- bruschetta del giorno $8
  
  toasted batard topped with chef's choice of fresh seasonal toppings
- bruschetta con gamberi $12
  
  toasted batard topped with sautéed shrimp & drizzled with a light tomato puree
- antipasto di pesce per due $18
  
  for 2 or more, fresh seafood, grilled and sautéed, complimented with our bruschetta del giorno
- zuppa del giorno
  
  please ask your server
- antipasto vegetariano $8
  
  Grilled seasonal vegetables served with hummus, olives and marinated artichokes
- bruschetta $8
  
  Toasted batard topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, basil & olive oil
- bruschetta con gamberi $12
  
  Toasted batard topped with sautéed shrimp
- calamari fritti $8
  
  Calamari lightly battered and fried served with a spicy pomodoro sauce
- zucchini fritte $6
  
  Zucchini lightly breaded and flash fried served with a light tomato sugo

INSALATA
- insalata alla tosca $6
  
  mixed field greens with fresh tomatoes, & seasonal garnish tossed with our house vinaigrette & toasted nuts
- insalata di pere al vapore $8
  
  organic pears ,sweet nuts, and gorgonzola cheese tossed with fresh field greens and house vinaigrette
- caesar salad $7
  
  traditionally served with croutons & parmesan cheese
- caesar con gamberi $11
  
  our traditional Caesar topped with a grilled shrimp
- caprese salad (seasonal) $8
  
  organic tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar, add proscuitto 10
- pesce del giorno con insalata $11
  
  Fish of the day served on top of a tosca salad
- caesar con pollo $8
  
  Our traditional Caesar topped with a grilled chicken breast
- caesar con calamari $10
  
  Our traditional Caesar topped with fried calamari

PASTA

gratuity may be added at 20% for 5 or more split plate charge is $3 per plate
- tagliatelle con spinaci $16
  
  wide cut green fettuccini pasta mixed with fresh sautéed spinach ,cherry tomatoes and garlic in a light cream sauce, add chicken-17
- gnocchi al pomodoro $16
  
  Homemade gnocchi simmered in our tomato sugo, topped with fresh mozzarella slices
- spaghetti alla carbonara $16
  
  spaghetti tossed with pancetta, eggs & olive oil with a touch of sweet cream and cracked black pepper
- spaghetti con polpette $17
  
  Spaghetti tossed in our homemade tomato sugo and simmered with hand rolled meatballs
- ravioli alla tosca $21
  
  chef's choice of homemade stuffed ravioli in a seasonal sauce
- capellini al frutti di mare $23
  
  linguini tossed in a spicy red sauce complimented with fresh shrimp, scallops, calamari & mussels
- rigatoni con salsiccia e ricotta $16
  
  fresh rigatoni blended in a creamy ricotta and tomato ragout, finished with homemade italian sausage
- spaghetti alla matriciana $18
  
  spaghetti blended in a chunky tomato sauce with onions and pancetta; tossed with a touch of cream and black pepper
- risotto con gamberi e capisanti $23
  
  arborio rice simmered with fresh shrimp and scallops in a lemon herb sugo
- spaghetti aglio e olio $8.25
  
  Spaghetti with pecorino romano cheese, red pepper flakes, olive oil and garlic
- rigatoni con pomodoro e mozzarella $7.95
  
  Served in a chunky tomato sauce with garlic and basil; topped with fresh mozzarella
- orrichette con melanzane $8.95
  
  Orrichette simmered in a marinara sauce with chopped eggplant, onions & peppers; blended with ricotta cheese
- tagliatelle con pancetta e basilico $8.25
  
  Tagliatelle, pancetta, fresh basil and chili peppers
- spaghetti con calamari & cozze $11.95
  
  Spaghetti with fresh calamari & mussels in a zesty marinara sauce
- gamberi alla scampi $11.95
  
  Shrimp, green olives, tomatoes & garlic with white wine served over cappellini pasta
- penne con gamberi e carciofi $11.95
  
  Shrimp, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes chopped parsley chopped mint tossed in olive oil and served over penne
- penne con pollo $9.5
  
  Fresh chicken breast sautéed with tomatoes, eggplant, onions & peppers with penne
- pollo alla parmagiana $10.95
  
  Breaded chicken breast over linguini layered in a mozzarella, parmesan & pomodoro
- spaghetti con polpette $9.5
  
  Fresh spaghetti served with homemade meatballs
- lasagne del giorno
- ravioli alla tosca
- spaghetti aglio e olio $9.25
  
  with pancetta

CARNE & PESCE
- pollo con funghi e peperoni arrostiti $21
  
  roasted quartered chicken simmered with portabella mushrooms & roasted red peppers; finished in a light marsala reduction
- grilled pork chops $24
  
  two mustard and fennel crusted chops grilled and served with a fresh granny smith applesauce and chef's choice of accompaniments
- osso buco di maiale $27
  
  slow roasted marinated pork shank served over white beans and a medley of steamed greens
- veal piccata $27
  
  Veal cutlets simmered with sage and prosciutto di parma in a white wine reduction. served over chef's choice of accompaniments
- bistecca alla fiorentina $27
  
  chef's choice of cut marinated and grilled; served with accompaniments
- filetto di manzo $30
  
  filet mignon marinated and oven roasted; served over chef's choice of accompaniments
- pesce primavera $23
  
  chefs choice of white fish simmered in a roasted chutney of fresh zucchinis, tomatoes herbs & seasonal vegetables
- pesce del giorno
  
  our chef's choice of daily fresh catch

PANINI
- panino italiano $9
  
  Thinly sliced fresh italian meats, mixed field greens, buffalo mozzarella served on grilled rustique bread
- panino con prosciutto e mozzarella $9
  
  Fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto topped with roasted red peppers drizzled with olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar on grilled rustique bread chef's choice of accompaniments
- panino con pollo e carciofi $8.5
  
  Grilled chicken breast topped with tomato, lettuce, roasted red peppers, artichokes and pesto aioli served on grilled rustique bread chef's choice of accompaniments
- panino con filetto di manzo $10.75
  
  Open faced steak sandwich topped with carmalized onions & pesto; served with chef's choice of accompaniments
- zuppa del giorno con un piccolo panino $9
  
  with half a sandwich

Dessert
- Tiramisu $7
  
  Fresh Marcapone cheese, coffee liqueur and marsala-soaked sponge cake filled with coffee flavored Zabaglione cream
- Tartufo $7
  
  Zabaglione and Gianduia ice cream covered with pralinated hazelnut and rich dark chocolate
- Sorbetto e Gelato
- Tosca Cheese & Fruit Plate
- Torta Alla Nonna $6
  
  Dark chocolate cake topped with a chocolate and Frangelico cream
- Latte Italiano $6
  
  White cake soaked in cream and milk, filled with strawberry purée and topped ina cream cheese and strawberry glaze
- Mousse di Cioccolato $7
  
  Dark chocolate mousse

After Dinner Drinks
- Grappa $10
- Grand Marnier $7
- Sambuca Romana $7
- Bailey's Irish Cream $7
- Espresso $3
- Cappuccino $3.5
- Caffe Latte $3.5
- Caffe Mocha $3.5
- Croft Distinction Ruby Porto $7
- Fonseca 10 Yr Tawny Port $10
- Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny Porto $15
- M Chiarlo Muscat Nivole 2004, Italy $7

Sparkling
- Taittinger Brut, Reims, France $73
- Moët et Chandon White Star, Epernay, France $58
- Roderer Estate Anderson Valley Brut, California $38
- Santa Margherita Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Italy $8
- Canei Lambrusco dell Emilia (Red), Italy $6
- Perrier Jouët Cuvée Reserve Brut, Epernay, France $15
  
  split187 ml

Whites
- Conundrum 2004, California $9.5
- Lungarotti Pinot Grigio 2004, Umbria, Italy $9
- Grove Mill Riesling 2005, New Zealand $9
- Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2004, Sonoma Valley, California $8
- Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2005, Chalk Hill, California $8
- Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve 2002, Alsace, France $32
- Fontavecchia Falanghina 2005, Campania, Italy $7.5
- Poggio Le Volpe Vermentino 2005, Lazio, Italy $6.75
- Poggio Le Volpe 2005, Orvieto, Italy $6

Reds
- Travaglini Gattinara Riserva 1999, Piemonte, Italy $108
- Brovia Barolo 2001, Piemonte, Italy $59
- Il Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino 2000, Toscana, Italy $89
- Tezza Monte Delle Fontane Amarone 2002, Veneto, Italy $36
  
  half bottle
- Abbona Barbaresco 2000, Piedmonte, Italy $64
- Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Napa Valley, California $60
- Antinori ?Peppoli' Chianti Classico, Italy $53
- Fontanavecchia di Libero Rillo Aglianco 1999, Campagnia, Italy $47
- Il Poggioine Rosso di Montalcino 2003, Toscana, Italy $46
- Artezin Zinfandel 2005, Mendocino/Amador/Sonoma Counties, Ca $39
- Casabianca Chianti Riserva 2001, Toscana, Italy $8.5
- Corte Majoli Valpolicella Ripasso 2002, Veneto, Italy $8
- Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Napa, California $33
  
  half bottle
- Bidoli ?Briccolo' Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Friuli, Italy $7.5
- Musaragno Cabernet Franc, Lison Pramaggiore 2003, Italy $7.5
- Panarroz Mourvedre/Syrah/Grenache 2004, Jumilla, Spain $7
- Wynns Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2003, Australia $6.5
- Viu Manenet Merlot Reserve 2004, Chile $8.25