North End, Boston · Since 1976

La Nostra Cucina

Traditional Italian recipes prepared with care since 1976. All pasta is made in-house. Ask your server about daily specials and the full wine list.

Antipasti Zuppe & Insalate Paste Secondi Contorni Dolci

To Begin

Antipasti

Antipasto della Casa
Prosciutto di Parma, imported salami, olives, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt
Prosciutto e Melone
Thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma with seasonal melon
Zuppa di Cozze
Fresh mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic, and marinara. Served with crusty Italian bread
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled bread, fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara and lemon aioli

Garden & Sea

Zuppe & Insalate

Insalata Mista
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, house vinaigrette
Insalata di Caesar
Romaine hearts, house Caesar dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano, house croutons
Minestrone
Seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, pasta, tomato broth, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Stracciatella
Roman egg-drop soup, chicken broth, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh herbs

House-Made Pasta

Paste

Fettuccine Alfredo
House-made fettuccine, butter, heavy cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pappardelle al Ragù di Manzo
Wide house-made ribbons with slow-cooked beef ragù and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Rigatoni alla Norma
Rigatoni, roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta salata
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Little neck clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley
Ravioli di Ricotta
House-made ricotta and spinach ravioli, choice of marinara, vodka, or butter and sage
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels in marinara or white wine sauce

From the Kitchen

Secondi

Vitello alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet, marinara, melted mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pollo alla Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast, Marsala wine reduction, mushrooms, herbs
Filetto di Manzo
Pan-seared beef tenderloin, red wine reduction, roasted garlic, seasonal vegetable
Branzino al Limone
Mediterranean sea bass, lemon caper butter, roasted potatoes, seasonal greens
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled Atlantic salmon, lemon herb oil, seasonal accompaniment

Accompaniments

Contorni

Verdure Grigliate
Seasonal grilled vegetables with olive oil and herbs
Spinaci all'Aglio
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Patate al Forno
Oven-roasted potatoes with rosemary and sea salt

Sweets

Dolci

Tiramisù
Classic preparation: espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa dusting
Cannoli
House-made shells, ricotta filling, pistachios, chocolate chips
Panna Cotta
Vanilla bean cream, seasonal berry coulis
Gelato & Sorbetto
Three scoops, ask your server for today's flavors