Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
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The Menu

THE MENU

Post-Heritage Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta from the Dough Lab, live-fired pizza, and an Italian–Texan cocktail program.

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Boards to open the table

Antipasti

  • Small Board

    $21

    Two meats, two cheeses, house made rustic bread.

  • Prosciutto Tree

    $34

    Prosciutto, Calabrese hot soppressata, imported mortadella, Molinari Coppa, Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged red-waxed fontina, imported sharp provolone, pecorino tartufata, marinated olives, confit heirloom tomatoes, fig and pear mostarda, bread.

Made to share

Small Plates

  • Arancini

    $18

    Arborio risotto, fontina, roasted garlic, marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Meatballs della Nonna

    $19

    Slow-cooked meatballs, marinara sauce, whipped ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Fritto Misto

    $20

    Tender calamari, shrimp, crispy red onion peels, cherry peppers, lemons, marinara sauce.

  • Sausage + Peppers

    $15

    Spicy Italian sausage, fire-roasted sweet peppers, onions, fresh garlic, white wine, Sicilian oregano.

  • Fire Kissed Olives

    $12

    Assorted whole Italian olives, orange/lemon zest, roasted garlic, fennel, thyme, rosemary, aged balsamic vinegar.

  • Burrata Caprese

    $20

    Imported burrata, medley of heirloom tomatoes, pesto Genovese, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Cozze Rosata

    $22

    Fresh PEI mussels in a light white wine and tomato broth.

  • Scarpetta

    $8

    Housemade rustic bread, Italian and tomato focaccia, slow-cooked marinara, salmoriglio, prosciutto butter.

Salads & soups

Insalate

Add a Protein
  • Grilled Chicken+10
  • Shrimp+12
  • Filet Medallions+16
  • Salmon+14

  • Caesar Salad

    $12 / 18

    Crispy Romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, charred bread, Parmigiano Reggiano.

  • Cantadino Salad

    $12 / 18

    Fresh crisp head lettuce and spring mix, English cucumber, roasted red peppers, roasted red onions, marinated olives, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Caprese Salad

    $19

    Heirloom tomato, imported fior di latte, fresh basil, Partanna extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic.

  • Panzanella

    $18

    Heirloom tomatoes, roasted red onion, English cucumber, fresh basil, stracciatella, charred bread, balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Roasted Beets + Citrus

    $17

    Golden and red roasted beets, Valencia orange, whipped ricotta, arugula, toasted hazelnuts, Partanna orange agrumato.

  • Fili di Verde

    $17

    Shaved zucchini, garlic confit, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, 18-year aged white balsamic, Partanna lemon agrumato, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Zuppa del Giorno

    $cup 8 / bowl 12

    Rotating house-made soup of the day.

Fresh pasta, milled & rolled in-house

Pasta — From the Dough Lab

  • Tagliatelle alla Ruota

    $36

    Hand-cut tagliatelle, crema di parmigiano, Grana Padano, brandy, lemon zest; prepared tableside.

    Tableside

  • Pappardelle alla Bolognese

    $30

    Hand-cut pappardelle, Bolognese meat sauce, crema di parmigiano, Locatelli Romano.

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka

    $28

    Fresh rigatoni, creamy vodka sauce, mascarpone, Calabrian chili flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crispy pancetta.

  • Linguine Frutta di Mare

    $38

    Fresh linguine, shrimp, mussels, calamari, white wine, garlic, Partanna lemon agrumato, Italian parsley, lemon.

  • Cacio e Pepe

    $25

    Fresh spaghetti, Sarawak black pepper, Locatelli Romano.

  • Casarecce Genovese con Pollo

    $32

    Fresh casarecce pasta, asparagus, zucchini, creamy pesto, fried capers, roasted chicken, heirloom baby tomatoes.

  • The Famous 20-Layer Lasagna Moderna

    $36

    Fresh lasagna pasta, slow-cooked Bolognese meat sauce, creamy bechamel sauce, smoked mozzarella, Locatelli Romano.

    Signature

  • Signature Risotto of the Day

    $MP

    Chef's arborio creation; ask your server.

Wood-fired · 700° in 2.5 minutes

Pizza

GLUTEN-FREE CRUST AVAILABLE

  • 1889 Margherita

    $19

    San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Partanna extra virgin olive oil.

  • Classic

    $16

    San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano.

    Add pepperoni or sausage +$4

  • Vodka & Burrata

    $21

    Creamy vodka sauce, fior di latte, house-made stracciatella, Calabrian chili flakes, crispy prosciutto.

  • Diavola

    $21

    San Marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, fior di latte, imported soppressata, basil, Calabrian chili flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Mangia Carne

    $22

    San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, Nonna's meatballs, pepperoni, Italian sausage, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Prosciutto & Arugula

    $22

    Fior di latte, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Partanna lemon agrumato, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Foraged Mushroom & Truffle

    $21

    Locally cultivated craft mushrooms, fontina, fior di latte, fresh thyme, truffle oil.

  • Hell's Kitchen

    $21

    San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, Italian sausage, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red onion, Calabrian oregano, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • La Toscana

    $20

    Calabrian artichoke crema, basil, fior di latte, salame toscana, shallot, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Tuscan breadcrumbs.

  • Caprese

    $22

    Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, fior di latte, basil no-nut pesto, shaved Parmigiano, lemon agrumato olive oil.

Served at lunch, Fri–Sun 11:30–3

Baciata Sandwiches

  • Mortadella + Burrata

    $16

    Thin-sliced imported Mortadella, house-made stracciatella, pistachio, arugula.

  • Heirloom Tomato + Fior di Latte

    $17

    Sliced heirloom tomato, imported fior di latte, basil, arugula, aged balsamic.

  • Spicy Calabrese

    $16

    Calabrese hot soppressata, salami, smoked mozzarella, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red onion, arugula, Calabrian chili cream drizzle.

From the wood-fire

Secondi

  • Wild Boar Ragu + Polenta

    $38

    Slow-cooked wild boar ragu, imported stone-ground polenta, Locatelli Romano, Partanna extra virgin olive oil.

  • Chicken Parm

    $34

    Parmesan-crusted chicken breast, fresh spaghetti, slow-cooked marinara, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Eggplant Parm

    $27

    Parmesan-crusted eggplant, fresh spaghetti, slow-cooked marinara, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  • Chicken Piccata

    $34

    Pan-seared chicken breast, light lemon-white wine butter sauce, capers, served with fresh spaghetti pasta.

  • Salmone e Spinaci

    $36

    Pan-seared salmon fillet, lemon butter white wine sauce, charred cauliflower puree, sauteed spinach & lacinato.

  • Veal Milanese

    $58

    Pan-fried bone-in veal chop, arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, Partanna lemon agrumato.

  • Beef Medallions

    $48

    Beef tenderloin, veal jus, crispy smashed potatoes, fresh herbs, charred broccolini.

  • Osso Buco + Risotto

    $58

    Slow-cooked veal shank, veal demi-glace, fresh herbs, risotto Milanese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, gremolata.

Sides for the table

Contorni

  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes

    $12

    Roasted Yukon gold potatoes, garlic, Fresno chilies, fresh herbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Calabrian chili aioli.

  • Charred Broccolini

    $12

    Crispy charred broccolini, honey, balsamic, Grana Padano.

  • Caponata Moderna

    $13

    Pan-fried eggplant, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted onion, roasted red peppers, garlic, white wine, Calabrian chili flakes, Partanna extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian oregano.

  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

    $13

    Crispy fried brussel sprouts, saba grape must reduction, honey, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

To close the table

Dolci

  • Tiramisu

    $12

    Soaked ladyfingers, fresh espresso, velvety mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.

  • Limoncello Olive Oil Cake

    $11

    Artisan Moderna limoncello olive oil cake topped with creamy zabaione.

  • Chocolate Cake

    $12

    Soft Italian-style chocolate cake, silky dark chocolate ganache, Luxardo cherry.

  • Panna Cotta

    $10

    Silky vanilla bean panna cotta, bright citrus liqueur berry sauce, fresh zest.

  • Gelato

    $6.50

    Pistachio, Espresso, Vaniglia, Limone Sorbet.

  • Affogato

    $10.50

    Vaniglia gelato drowned in espresso & Frangelico (contains alcohol).

Ready when you are

A seat by the fire.

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