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Post-Heritage Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta from the Dough Lab, wood-fired secondi, and an Italian–Texan cocktail program.
Antipasti
Arancini
$18Arborio risotto, fontina, roasted garlic, marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Meatballs della Nonna
$19Slow-cooked meatballs, marinara sauce, whipped ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Fritto Misto
$20Tender calamari, shrimp, crispy red onion peels, cherry peppers, lemons, marinara sauce.
Sausage + Peppers
$15Spicy Italian sausage, fire-roasted sweet peppers, onions, fresh garlic, white wine, Sicilian oregano.
Fire Kissed Olives
$12Assorted whole Italian olives, orange/lemon zest, roasted garlic, fennel, thyme, rosemary, aged balsamic vinegar.
Burrata Caprese
$20Imported burrata, medley of heirloom tomatoes, pesto Genovese, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Cozze Rosata
$22Fresh PEI mussels in a light white wine and tomato broth.
Scarpetta
$8Housemade rustic bread, Italian and tomato focaccia, slow-cooked marinara, salmoriglio, prosciutto butter.
Small Board
$21Two meats, two cheeses, house made rustic bread.
Prosciutto Tree
$38Prosciutto, 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.
Insalate
Caesar Salad
$12 / 18Crispy Romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, charred bread, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Contadino Salad
$12 / 18Crisp head lettuce and spring mix, English cucumber, roasted red peppers, Tropea onions, Italian whole olives, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, house-made vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
$19Heirloom tomato, imported fior di latte, fresh basil, Partanna extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic.
Panzanella
$18Heirloom tomatoes, roasted red onion, English cucumber, fresh basil, stracciatella, charred bread, balsamic vinaigrette.
Roasted Beets + Citrus
$17Golden and red roasted beets, Valencia orange, whipped ricotta, arugula, toasted hazelnuts, Partanna orange agrumato.
Fili di Verde
$17Shaved zucchini, garlic confit, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, 18-year aged white balsamic, Partanna lemon agrumato, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Zuppa del Giorno
$cup 8 / bowl 12Rotating house-made soup of the day.
Paste — From the Dough Lab
Tagliatelle alla Ruota
$36Hand-cut tagliatelle, crema di parmigiano, Grana Padano, brandy, lemon zest; prepared tableside.
TablesidePappardelle alla Bolognese
$30Hand-cut pappardelle, Bolognese meat sauce, crema di parmigiano, Locatelli Romano.
Rigatoni alla Vodka
$28Fresh rigatoni, creamy vodka sauce, mascarpone, Calabrian chili flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crispy pancetta.
Linguine Frutta di Mare
$38Fresh linguine, shrimp, mussels, calamari, white wine, garlic, Partanna lemon agrumato, Italian parsley, lemon.
Cacio e Pepe
$25Fresh spaghetti, Sarawak black pepper, Locatelli Romano.
Casarecce Genovese con Pollo
$32Fresh casarecce, asparagus, zucchini, creamy pesto, fried capers, roasted chicken, heirloom baby tomatoes.
The Famous 20-Layer Lasagna Moderna
$36Fresh lasagna, slow-cooked Bolognese, creamy bechamel, smoked mozzarella, Locatelli Romano.
SignatureSpaghetti della Nonna
$16Fresh spaghetti, slow-cooked marinara, meatballs della Nonna, whipped ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Risotto of the Day
$MPChef's arborio creation; ask your server.
Pizze
1889 Margherita
$19San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Partanna extra virgin olive oil.
Classic
$16San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Vodka & Burrata
$21Creamy vodka sauce, fior di latte, house-made stracciatella, Calabrian chili flakes, crispy prosciutto.
Diavola
$21San Marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, fior di latte, imported soppressata, basil, Calabrian chili flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Mangia Carne
$22San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, Nonna's meatballs, pepperoni, Italian sausage, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Prosciutto & Arugula
$22Fior di latte, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Partanna lemon agrumato, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Foraged Mushroom & Truffle
$21Locally cultivated craft mushrooms, Fontina, fior di latte, thyme, Urbani white truffle oil.
Hell's Kitchen
$21San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, Italian sausage, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red onion, Calabrian oregano, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
La Toscana
$20Calabrian artichoke crema, basil, fior di latte, salame toscana, shallot, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Tuscan breadcrumbs.
Caprese
$22Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, fior di latte, basil no-nut pesto, shaved Parmigiano, lemon agrumato olive oil.
Baciata Sandwiches
Mortadella + Burrata
$16Thin-sliced imported mortadella, house-made stracciatella, pistachio, arugula.
Heirloom Tomato + Fior di Latte
$17Sliced heirloom tomato, imported fior di latte, basil, arugula, aged balsamic.
Spicy Calabrese
$16Calabrese hot soppressata, salami, smoked mozzarella, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red onion, arugula, Calabrian chili cream drizzle.
Secondi
Wild Boar Ragu + Polenta
$38Slow-cooked wild boar ragu, imported stone-ground polenta, Locatelli Romano, Partanna extra virgin olive oil.
Chicken Parm
$34Parmesan-crusted chicken breast, fresh spaghetti, slow-cooked marinara, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Eggplant Parm
$27Parmesan-crusted eggplant, fresh spaghetti, slow-cooked marinara, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Chicken Piccata
$34Pan-seared chicken breast, light lemon white wine butter sauce, capers, fresh spaghetti.
Salmone e Spinaci
$36Pan-seared salmon fillet, lemon butter white wine sauce, charred cauliflower puree, sauteed spinach & lacinato.
Veal Milanese
$58Pan-fried bone-in veal chop, arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, Partanna lemon agrumato.
Beef Medallions
$48Beef tenderloin, veal jus, crispy smashed potatoes, fresh herbs, charred broccolini.
Osso Buco + Risotto
$58Slow-cooked veal shank, veal demi-glace, fresh herbs, risotto Milanese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, gremolata.
Contorni
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
$12Roasted Yukon gold potatoes, garlic, Fresno chilies, fresh herbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Calabrian chili aioli.
Charred Broccolini
$12Crispy charred broccolini, honey, balsamic, Grana Padano.
Caponata Moderna
$13Pan-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
$13Crispy fried brussel sprouts, saba grape must reduction, honey, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Dolci
Tiramisu
$12Soaked ladyfingers, fresh espresso, velvety mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
Limoncello Olive Oil Cake
$11Artisan Moderna limoncello olive oil cake topped with creamy zabaione.
Chocolate Cake
$12Soft Italian-style chocolate cake, silky dark chocolate ganache, Luxardo cherry.
Panna Cotta
$10Silky vanilla bean panna cotta, bright citrus liqueur berry sauce, fresh zest.
Gelato
$6.50Pistachio, Espresso, Vaniglia, Limone Sorbet.
Affogato
$10.50Vaniglia gelato drowned in espresso & Frangelico (contains alcohol).
