Our Menu
Antipasti | Lunch | Dinner | Kids | Dolce | Events
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Calamari $9.95 tender fried squid, lemon, peperocini, pomodoro sauce Artichoke Dip $8.95 baked artichoke hearts, fontina, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano, crostini Mussels alla Piastra $9.95 local mussels, garlic, white wine, prosciutto, bread crumbs, aromatics Shrimp Scampi $9.95 shrimp, olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, crostini Eggplant Rolatini $8.95 rolled eggplant, roasted red peppers, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms $9.95 mushrooms, lobster, mascarpone, parmesan, seasoned greens. Sicilian Chicken Wings $7.95 spicy roasted chicken wings, garlic & fontina sauce Crostini Messina $8.95 mascarpone, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, evoo
Carpaccio $9.95 paper thin slices of aged tenderloin, lemon, capers, shaved parmigiano reggiano, olive oil Chi Chi & Caponata $9.95 smashed chick peas, garlic, lemon, olive oil, & caponata, herbed flatbread Taverna Antipasto $11.95 prosciutto, soppressata, provolone, roasted peppers, cannellini, anchovies Formaggio de Taverna $9.95 parmigiano reggiano, smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, olives, crostini
our soups are Messina made with the freshest ingredients Zuppa del Giorno cup $3.95 bowl $5.95 ask for today’s chef creations
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Insalata all dressings are Messina made Caesar $6.95 romaine lettuce, freshly shaved parmigiano reggiano, classically dressed Caprese $7.95 vine ripened roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil Taverna $3.95 crisp iceberg, garden selections, white wine vinaigrette Florentina $6.95 fresh baby spinach, beets, red onion, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette Gorgonzola $6.95 peppery arugula, anise, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
cappellini, farfalle, fettuccini, penne, ziti, linguini Ziti al Pomodoro $9.95 slow-cooked, san marzano tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs Penne alla Puttanesca $9.95 spicy roma tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, olives Fettuccini Alfredo $9.95 garlic, cream, pecorino romano Cappellini al Pesto $10.95 basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano Linguini al’ Aglio e Olio $8.95 olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, pecorino romano Ziti alla Bolognese $10.95 ground beef and pork, roma tomato sauce, onion, carrots Farfalle alla Gorgonzola $10.95 gorgonzola, cream, thyme, candied walnuts, farfalle
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Soft Drinks - Real City Soda: Boston Micro Brewed Cola Diet Cola Pep Up Ginger Ale Root Beer Lemonade Iced Tea Iced Green Tea |
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Lavazza Coffees: Coffee Espresso Cappuccino Mighty Leaf Teas: Full Selection |
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Frittata herb bread crumbs & pecorino romano finish with basil tomato salsa served with pasta salad, sliced fruit Frittata del Giorno $6.95 choose today’s valiant efforts Panini served on great breads with pasta salad, sliced fruit Capressa $6.95 roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil Chicken $6.95 grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, baby spinach, provolone, pesto aioli Tonno $8.95 fresh grilled tuna, tomato, spicy aioli Chicken Caesar $7.95 grilled chicken, tomato, spicy aioli Spada $8.95 fresh grilled swordfish, onion, kale, pesto aioli Sausage, Peppers & Onions $5.95 grilled Italian sausages, peppers, onions, pomodoro sauce
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Fish $6.95 fried local cod, vinaigrette dressed greens, sundried tomato pesto Lobster $14.95 lobster meat, romaine lettuce, light lemon aioli Meatball $5.95 meatballs, pomodoro, provolone Italiano $7.95 prosciutto, soppressata, roast pork, provolone, roasted peppers, chi chi Roast Pork $5.95 herb roasted pork, roasted vegetables, garlic, salsa verde Parmigiana $6.95 breaded chicken or eggplant, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella Mediterranean $6.95 grilled portobello, zucchini, onion, roasted peppers, chi chi Roasted Eggplant $7.95 roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, white anchovies, sundried tomato pesto Verdi $6.95 chicken cutlet, shredded zucchini, greens, pesto aioli |
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Risotto Risotto del Giorno $10.95 chef’s selection, arborio rice
Penne Quattro Formaggio $10.95 Messina’s Mac ‘n Cheese fontina, pecorino romano, mozzarella, gorgonzola Ravioli al Formaggio $11.95 classic ricotta filled pasta, cream, pomodoro sauce Eggplant Parmigiana $10.95 herb crusted eggplant, ziti, parmigiano reggiano, pomodoro sauce Pasta Primavera $11.95 garden fresh vegetables, penne, alfredo sauce Chicken Firenze $12.95 spicy grilled chicken breast, farfalle, crema alla gorgonzola, candied walnuts, Chicken Parmigiana $12.95 breaded chicken breast, linguini, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella Gnocchi alla Bolognese $11.95 potato dumplings, bolognese sauce Pomodoro with Meatballs $12.95 house-made meatballs, ziti, pomodoro sauce Pomodoro with Sausage $12.95 sweet pork sausage, ziti, pomodoro sauce Sausage, Peppers & Onions $12.95 sweet sausages, peppers, onions, penne, pomodoro sauce Steak del Paese $18.95 12 oz char-grilled herb marinated chef-cut New York sirloin, roasted potatoes Veal Parmigiana $16.95 breaded veal, linguini, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, Veal Milanese $16.95 breaded veal, lemon, capers, butter, linguini, burro e formaggio |
stew of local catch, mussels, shrimp, squid, onion, white wine, tomatoes, capers, crostini Shrimp Scampi $14.95 shrimp, olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, linguini Shrimp Paradiso $14.95 shrimp, roma tomatoes, ricotta salata, anise, rice Mussels Marinara $13.95 steamed local mussels, white wine, garlic, pomodoro sauce, linguini Cod alla Messina $14.95 local catch, cherry tomatoes, olives, almonds, rice alla taverna Swordfish Guiseppina $15.95 fresh harpooned swordfish, light tomato sauce, basil, olives, capers, currants, cappellini Clams al Bianco $14.95 minced local clams, olive oil, garlic, white wine, parsley, cappellini
Roasted Potatoes $3.95 young potatoes, rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil Roasted Vegetables $4.95 roasted fresh vegetables, rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil Artichoke della Taverna $8.95 artichoke hearts, prosciutto, provolone, herbed bread crumbs, parmigiano reggiano Meatballs $3.95 house-made meatballs, pomodoro Sausage $3.95 sweet seasoned pork sausage, pomodoro sauce Pasta & Sauce $4.95 choice of pomodoro, puttenesca, alfredo, burro e formaggio pesto, gorgonzola creama, aglio e olio Grilled Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp add one of these grilled items to your salad or pasta dish beef $5.95 - chicken $3.95 - shrimp $4.95 |
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we are happy to prepare our spectacular Italian specialties to accommodate your special dietary needs consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food borne illness 5% Massachusetts sales tax not included - all prices subject to change |
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Kids Meals incude: milk or soda, fruit and a scoop of gelato Chicken Fingers & Pasta $5.95 fried chicken tenderloins & pasta with butter Pasta & Tomato Sauce $4.95 pasta & marinara Mac & Cheese $4.95 a real favorite with a crunchy crumb topping Grilled Cheese $4.95 the classic American sandwich Italian style Cheese Pizza our tomato sauce topped with mozzarella |
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Gelato Profiterole $5.95 traditional puff, gelato, chocolate - hazelnut sauce Cannoli $4.95 thin house - made shells, ricotta cream Tiramisu $6.95 ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, chocolate, heavenly! Chocolate Torte $6.95 dense flourless chocolate cake, berries, cinnamon gelato Torta di Giorno $6.95 fruit filled flakey pastry shell, vanilla gelato, whipped cream Venetian Rice Pudding long grain rice, eggs, milk, cinnamon, whipped cream Panna Cotta $6.95 Italian custard, fresh berries, rum-caramel sauce, whipped cream Biscotti Misto $4.95 assorted house-made cookies and biscuits Torta di Ricotta Italian cheesecake, fresh berries, berry puree Berries & Cream $6.95 puff pastry, goat cheese, and cream, fresh berries three ways Mambo Mambo $8.95 gelato, fruit, biscotti, special sauces, your wildest imagination - consider sharing Gelato $4.95 creamy Italian ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, hazelnut, pistachio |
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