Boutique Italian Scratch Kitchen

400 S. Orlando Ave • Maitland, FL 32751 • (407) 960-5533
MON-THURS 11am-9pm • FRI-SAT 11am-10pm • SUN 3pm-9pm

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"Forget the trip across the ocean to Italy... authentic Italian cuisine has never been closer..."

— West Orange Times Observer

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Our Menu

Lunch
Dinner
Pizza

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Catering

- Entrees
  
  Served with choice of House or Caesar side salad
- Lasagna Bolognese
  
  With béchamel sauce & traditional bolognese sauce
- Vegetable Lasagna
  
  Fresh seasonal vegetables (ask server), mozzarella, alfredo (Vegetarian)
- Melanzane Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, basil, housemade marinara, chef’s choice of pasta (Vegetarian)
- Pollo Parmigiana
  
  Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta
- Rigatoni al Pesto
  
  Pine nuts, garlic, romano, extra virgin olive oil (Vegetarian)
  Sub: gluten-free penne
- Angel Hair with Meatballs
  
  Pomodoro sauce, meatballs, shaved parmesan
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
  
  Sauteed broccoli, sun-dried tomato, vodka cream sauce (Vegetarian)
  Sub: gluten-free penne
- Stromboli
  
  Sausage, pepperoni, onion, green bell pepper
- Pizza Margherita
  
  Mozzarella, red sauce, fresh basil. 10" pizza fired in 700° wood-burning oven
- Pizza of the Day
- Pesce Fresco del Giorno
- Panini
  
  Served with choice of House or Caesar side salad
- Panino Campagnolo
  
  Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato, plum tomato, mozzarella, pesto (Vegetarian)
- Panino Con Polpette
  
  Meatballs, housemade marinara, mozzarella
- Panino Con Pollo
  
  Lightly breaded fried chicken breast, housemade marinara, mozzarella
- Panino Chef Francesco
  
  Mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, roma tomato
- Salads
  
  Optional additions to all salads:
  chicken / shrimp / scallops / salmon
- Caprese
  
  Sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
- House
  
  Tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house dressing (Vegetarian)
- Salmon
  
  Spring mix, green olives, diced tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, sliced prosciutto, house dressing
- Pollo Milanese
  
  Spring mix, fried chicken, tomato, onion, olives, house dressing
- Caesar
  
  Romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, shaved romano, anchovies
- Beverages
- Soda
- Hot Tea
- Piancone
  
  Still or Sparkling water
- Fonte Margherita
  
  Still or Sparkling water
- Espresso
- Doppio Espresso
- Cappuccino
- American Coffee

- Insalate
  
  Optional additions to all salads:
  chicken / shrimp / scallops / salmon
- Caprese
  
  Sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil [Vegetarian / GF]
  Wine pairing: Greco di Tufo, Mastroberadino
- House
  
  Tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house dressing [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo
- Wedge
  
  Iceberg lettuce, green olives, diced tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, sliced prosciutto, house dressing
  Wine pairing: Etna Bianco, Planeta
- Insalata di Carciofi
  
  Grilled artichoke, pear, tomato, onion, olives, parmigiano, house dressing [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Alta Luna
- Caesar
  
  Romaine, housemade crostini, caesar dressing, shaved romano, anchovies
  Wine pairing: Fiano, Mastroberardino
- Antipasti
- Crostini di Pollo
  
  Tomato, marinated chicken, garlic, mozzarella, pesto, housemade bread
  Wine pairing: Gavi di Gavi, Fontanafredda
- Antipasto Italiano
  
  Giardiniera, cannellini beans,, mozzarella, prosciutto, green olives, artichoke, parmigiano, housemade focaccia
  Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo
- Calamari Fritti
  
  Housemade marinara, fresh lemon
  Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Alta Luna
- Gamberoni Siciliana
  
  Shrimp, garlic, capers, grape tomato, cognac cream sauce. [Gluten-free]
  Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo
- Pizza
  
  Our pizzas are 13" & 16" and baked in a wood-burning oven at 700 degrees to create a thin, crispy perfectly-charred crust. Our pizza sauce is cooked daily by the chef. Gluten Free crust available.
  
  Add Pizza Toppings:
  mozzarella / green pepper / eggplant, zucchini & squash / tomato / mushroom / roasted red pepper / spinach / olives
  Premium Toppings:
  ricotta / pesto / artichoke / prosciutto / sausage / pepperoni / spicy calabrese / ham / arugula / truffle oil
- Margherita
  
  Mozzarella, fresh basil, red sauce [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Nevio
- Italiana
  
  Mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic, red sauce [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo
- Bianca
  
  Ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Verrazzano
- Carne Pazza
  
  Pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella, red sauce
  Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda
- Calabrese
  
  Mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese, red sauce
  Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Planeta
- Campagnola
  
  Zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna
- Quattro Stagioni
  
  Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke
  Wine pairing: Badiola, Mazzei
- Romana
  
  Prosciutto, parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula
  Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo
- Flatbread
  
  GF crust available
- Caprese
  
  sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
  Wine pairing: Brut Rose, Valdo
- Pollo
  
  grilled chicken, green pepper, caramelized onion, diced tomato, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
  Wine pairing: Aglianico, Mastroberardino
- Carne
  
  steak, mushroom, green pepper, onion, mozzarella, creamy pesto, spring mix.
  Wine pairing: Ripasso, Bertani
- Tartufo
  
  ricotta, mushroom, parmigiano, mozzarella, garlic, truffle oil. [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Frappato, Planeta
- Pasta
  
  Sub GF Penne
  Add: meatballs / GF meatballs / chicken / shrimp / scallops
- Rigatoni alla Pete Piacenti
  
  In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti
  Fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, pesto [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna
- Rigatoni Calabrese
  
  Roasted red pepper, sausage, marinara
  Wine pairing: Montepuiciano d'Abruzzo, Nevio
- Gnocchi Siciliana
  
  Marinara, mozzarella, basil, touch of cream [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna
- Rigatoni Palermitana
  
  Eggplant, mozzarella, marinara, basil, ricotta salata, touch of cream [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Colosi
- Spaghetti alla Carbonara
  
  Pancetta, scallions, egg, black pepper
  Wine pairing: Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino
- Rigatoni Puttanesca
  
  Marinara, anchovies, capers, gaeta olives
  Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Alta Luna
- Lasagna Bolognese
  
  With béchamel sauce & traditional bolognese sauce
  Wine pairing: Etna Rosso, Planeta
- Vegetable Lasagna
  
  Broccoli, peas, zucchini, spinach, mozzarella, alfredo [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Barbera, Briccotondo
- Melanzane Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, housemade marinara, chef’s choice of pasta [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Aglianico, Mastroberadino
- Bucatini all’Amatriciana
  
  Guanciale, scallions, marinara
  Wine pairing: Pinot Noir, Alta Luna
- Spaghetti alle Vongole
  
  Extra virgin olive oil, little neck clams, cherry tomato
  Wine pairing: Prosecco Brut, Valdo
- Create Your Own
  
  Choose your pasta:
  spaghetti / angel hair / rigatoni, pappardelle / whole wheat penne / Gluten-free penne
  Choose your sauce:
  marinara / pesto / alfredo / bolognese /vodka / garlic & oil
- Pollo & Carne
- Pollo Caprese
  
  Fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction, pesto, vegetable of the day [GF]
  Wine pairing: Barbera, Briccotondo
- Pollo Cacciatore
  
  Mushroom, onion, roasted red pepper, green olives, pomodoro sauce [GF]
  Wine pairing: Frappato, Planeta
- Pollo Siciliano
  
  Artichoke, garlic, capers, white wine, cherry tomato [GF]
  Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, "Ser Lapo" Mazzei
- Vitello Siciliano
  
  Artichoke, garlic, capers, white wine, cherry tomato [GF]
  Wine pairing: Chianti Riserva, "Ser Lapo" Mazzei
- Pollo Parmigiana
  
  Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta
  Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna
- Vitello Parmigiana
  
  Housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, chef’s choice of pasta
  Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna
- Ribeye Steak
  
  Cherry tomato, fresh arugula salad [GF]
  Wine pairing: Ripasso, Bertani
- Pesce
- Salmone Bruschetta
  
  Tomato, garlic, red onion, balsamic reduction, vegetable of the day [GF]
  Wine pairing: Etna Bianco, Planeta
- Grigliata Mista
  
  Grilled shrimp & sea scallops, cherry tomato, fresh arugula [GF]
  Wine pairing: Gavi di Gavi, Fontanafredda
- Sauteed Calamari
  
  Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, deglazed with white wine, sautéed in marinara [GF]
  Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Alta Luna
- Dolce
- Cannoli
  
  Crisp pastry shell with delicious creamy ricotta/chocolate chip filling.
- Cassata al Forno
  
  Baked Sicilian cake made with fresh ricotta & chocolate chips.
- Traditional Tiramisú
  
  Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of rum and espresso, covered with a dessert cheese & dusted with cocoa.
- Strawberry Tiramisú
  
  Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of Limoncello and strawberry and mascarpone cheese.
- Profiterole
  
  Italian cream puff with chocolate ganache
- Italian Wedding Cake
  
  Sponge cake with ricotta, chocolate and whipped cream.
- Gelato
  
  Ask your server for flavors of the day.
- Sfogliatella
  
  Traditional neapolitan dessert
- Draft Beer
- Ask your server for our beer selection
- Bottle Beer
- Ask your server for our beer selection
- Beverages
- Soda
- Hot Tea
- Piancone
  
  Still or Sparkling water
- Fonte Margherita
  
  Still or Sparkling water
- Espresso
- Doppio Espresso
- Cappuccino
- American Coffee

- Our pizzas are 13" & 16" and baked in a wood-burning oven at 700 degrees to create a thin, crispy perfectly-charred crust. Our pizza sauce is cooked daily by the chef. Gluten Free crust available.
  
  Add Pizza Toppings:
  mozzarella / green pepper / eggplant, zucchini & squash / tomato / mushroom / roasted red pepper / spinach / olives
  Premium Toppings:
  ricotta / pesto / artichoke / prosciutto / sausage / pepperoni / spicy calabrese / ham / arugula / truffle oil
- Margherita
  
  Mozzarella, fresh basil, red sauce [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Nevio
- Italiana
  
  Mozzarella, romano, plum tomato, pesto, garlic, red sauce [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Dolcetto, Briccotondo
- Bianca
  
  Ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, romano, basil, garlic [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Chianti Classico, Verrazzano
- Carne Pazza
  
  Pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella, red sauce
  Wine pairing: Nebbiolo, Fontanafredda
- Calabrese
  
  Mozzarella, imported spicy calabrese, red sauce
  Wine pairing: Nero d'Avola, Planeta
- Campagnola
  
  Zucchini, eggplant, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella [Vegetarian]
  Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Luna
- Quattro Stagioni
  
  Four Seasons Pizza - ham, mushroom, roasted red pepper, artichoke
  Wine pairing: Badiola, Mazzei
- Romana
  
  Prosciutto, parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, arugula
  Wine pairing: Rosé, Belguardo

- Sparkling Wines
- Brut Rosé, Fantinel
  
  Veneto, Italy
  90% Pinot Noir, 10% Glera
- Moscato D’asti, Maschiaccio
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Moscato.
- Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel
  
  Veneto, Italy
  100% Glera
- Prosecco Extra Dry, Beato Bartolomeo
  
  Veneto, Italy
  100% Glera
- White Wines
- Chardonnay, Costa di Bussia
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Chardonnay
- Etna Bianco, Lavico
  
  Sicilia, Italy
  100% Carricante
- Falanghina, La Fortezza
  
  Campania, Italy
  100% Falanghina
- Gavi Di Gavi, San Silvestro
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Cortese.
- Pinot Grigio, Tenuta Sant’Helena
  
  Friuli, Italy
  100% Pinot Grigio
- Riesling, Erste+Neue
  
  Alto Adige, Italy
  100% Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Sant’Helena
  
  Friuli, Italy
  100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Rosé Wines
- Rosé, Calanica
  
  Sicilia, Italy
  100% Frappato
- California Wines
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Highway12
  
  Sonoma, California
  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sonoma Red Blend, Highway12
  
  Sonoma, California
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec
- Chardonnay, Cobb
  
  Sonoma, California
  Single vineyard H. Klopp
  100% Chardonnay
- Chardonnay, Anatomy
  
  Sonoma, California
  100% Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir, Cobb
  
  Carneros, Oregon
  Single vineyard Doc’s Ranch Swan & Calera
  100% Pinot Noir
- Red Wines
- Primitivo, Poggio Pasano
  
  Puglia, Italy
  100% Primitivo
- Sangue di Giuda, Casalcolle
  
  Lombardia, Italy
  40% Croatina 40% Barbera 20% Uva Rara
  (Sweet Red & Frizzante)
- Frappato, Calanica
  
  Sicilia, Italy
  100% Frappato
- Poggio ai Ginepri Argentiera
  
  Toscana, Italy
  50% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 10% Petit Verdot
  (Super Tuscan)
- Barbaresco “Batú“ Cantine Povero
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Nebbiolo
- Barolo “Priore“ Cantine Povero
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Nebbiolo
- Amarone Classico, Corte Lenguin
  
  Veneto, Italy
  75% Corvina 20% Rondinella 5% Molinara
- Barbaresco Nervo Rivetto
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  (Single vineyard)
  100% Nebbiolo
- Barbera d’Alba, Ca’ Gialla
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Barbera
- Barolo Serralunga d’Alba Rivetto
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  (Single vineyard)
  100% Nebbiolo
- Brunello di Montalcino, Collesorbo
  
  Toscana, Italy
  100% Sangiovese Grosso
- Cabernet Sauvignon Viaggiante
  
  Tuscany, Italy
  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chianti Classico, Grati
  
  Toscana, Italy
  100% Sangiovese
- Chianti Classico Riserva, Giulio de Medici
  
  Toscana, Italy
  100% Sangiovese
- Etna Rosso, Lavico
  
  Sicilia, Italy
  100% Nerello Mascalese
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo De Angelis
  
  Abruzzo, Italy
  100% Montepulciano
- Nebbiolo d’Alba, Sordo
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Nebbiolo
- Nebbiolo “Coste della Sesia“ Travaglini
  
  Piemonte, Italy
  100% Nebbiolo
- Nero D'avola, Corvo
  
  Sicilia, Italy
  100% Nero D’avola
- Pinot Noir, Casalcolle
  
  Lombardia, Italy
  100% Pinot Noir
- Ripasso, Corte Lenguin
  
  Veneto, Italy
  70% Corvina 20% Rondinella 10% Molinara
- Reserve Wines
- CabernetSauvignon, Hesperian
  
  Atlas Peak, California
  Single vineyard
  Kitoko 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Amarone Classico, Bertani
  
  Veneto, Italy
  75% Corvina 20% Rondinella 5% Molinara
  Vertical / Vintages 2008 / 2009 / 2010

- House Salad
  
  Fresh tomato, red onion and Kalamata olives on a bed of fresh spring mix tossed with chef's house dressing
- Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine lettuce with shaved Romano cheese and house Caesar dressing
- Rigatoni and Meatballs
  
  Classic rigatoni in homemade red sauce with meatballs.
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
  
  Rigatoni pasta with sautéed broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a creamy vodka sauce
- Lasagna Bolognese
  
  Homemade meat lasagna made with our old fashioned Bolognese sauce
- Chicken Parmigiana
  
  Lightly breaded chicken topped with Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with a side of rigatoni
- Melanzane Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and house-made marinara, served with a side of rigatoni.
- Homemade Baby Cannoli
  
  Crispy pastry shell filled with delicious creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chips

Locally Farmed, Expertly Prepared

Our boutique Italian scratch kitchen represents the best of the Mediterranean. Indulge in a tapestry of rich & vibrant flavors straight from the heart of Southern Italy.

Our mission is simple: carefully preparing and serving the most flavorful Italian dishes using only the freshest local ingredients for an experience that will delight your senses.

Make memories and celebrate life as you enjoy the signature flavors of our authentic hand-tossed pizzas, classic Italian pasta and seafood, and perfectly paired fine wines for an experience that is sure to delight!