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     lunch & dinner
          appetizers
          salads

          soups
          featured attractions
          lunch exclusives

          pick two
          classics
          desserts
          beverages
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Appetizers

CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Homemade since 1983, with currants and brandy, served with balsamic red onion jam, marinated vegetables, kalamata olives, roasted peppers

MUSSELS & CREAM
Fresh cultured mussels from Prince Edward Island, served with a basil cream sauce and garlic toast

CRAB CAKES
New England style with roasted red pepper aioli and mixed greens

STUFFED MEDITERRANEAN BREAD LOAF
A Great Impasta original — mozzarella, Parmesan, assorted fresh vegetables and olives baked in our baguette. Served with Pasta Salad Niçoise.

SAUSAGE IN CRUST
Homemade pork sausage in a buttery crust. Served with mixed greens.

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Salads

SPINACH SALAD
Red onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, crispy bacon and our house dressing

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Grilled chicken breast with Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, croutons and our house Caesar dressing

HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, crumbled gorgonzola, house vinaigrette

TUNA CLASSIQUE
Seared tuna steak atop mixed greens, asparagus, roasted potatoes, kalamata olives, hardboiled egg

PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND WALNUT PESTO (avail. in small/large)
Fresh spinach and walnut pesto with peas, olives, tomatoes, red onions, tuna and herbs and rotini pasta.

PASTA SALAD NIÇOISE (avail. in small/large)
Our homemade regular fettuccine and spinach fettuccine tossed with both ripe and green olives, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, herbs, parmesan cheese and our special vinaigrette

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA (avail. in small/large)
Shell pasta mixed with tuna, both ripe and green olives, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and pepperoncini tossed in our house dressing 

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Soups (cup or bowl)

MARCOSTRONE
Marco Polo's favorite vegetarian style minestrone with fresh vegetables, lentils, pasta, carefully selected herbs and spices and topped with Parmesan cheese

CLAM CHOWDER
Sea clams and potatoes in a pure cream broth with herbs, spices, bacon, and a sprinkle of green onion.

SEAFOOD GUMBO
Crabmeat, shrimp, green peppers, onion, and celery in a spicy Cajun broth

Soup of the Week
Our soon to be "famous."

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Featured Attractions
(featuring our fabulous fresh pasta)

RIBEYE GORGONZOLA
A grilled 12 oz ribeye topped with gorgonzola cream, served with broccoli

THE GREAT IMPASTANOFF (lunch serving available)
Tender chunks of braised sirloin in a sour cream, mushroom and onion sauce served over homemade fettuccine.

PAPA PIERO'S CHICKEN AND CREAM SAUCE (lunch serving available)
Bite sized morsels of chicken breast sautèed in wine, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices served over homemade fettuccine

MARDI GRAS PASTA (lunch serving available)
Our homemade fettuccine in a Cajun cream sauce with chicken, shrimp, and Andouille sausage.

LINGUINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS
Cremini and shitake mushrooms, English peas, garlic, provolone & lemon zest

LINGUINI PESCATORE
Clams, mussels and shrimp with spicy marinara and ripe olives served over our homemade linguini

LASAGNA MARINARA WITH MEAT
Our homemade lasagna pasta layered with Italian pork sausage, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella tomato and bèchamel sauces

SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Our homemade spinach lasagna layered with shrimp, clams, crab claw meat & mozzarella and bèchamel sauce.

SAUSAGE IN CRUST
Sliced homemade fresh sausage meat baked in a butter pastry crust with a side order of spaghetti marinara and broccoli florets

WILD MUSHROOMS, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, AND ONION RISOTTO
Our creamy risotto with cremini, shitake mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and onion.

SAFFRON RISOTTO
Creamy risotto enriched with a saffron broth and shrimp, mussels, and andouille.

PORTOBELLO NAPOLEON
Balsamic mushroom layered with fresh mozzarella, crispy eggplant, basil pesto & roasted garlic — Served with marinara and grilled asparagus

VEAL PICCATA
Classic presentation featuring Lemon & caper sauce, angel hair pasta and asparagus

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LUNCH EXCLUSIVES
(11am-4pm)

Please note the "lunch serving available" notes in the Classics and Featured Attractions sections above.

CRAB CAKE 'PO BOY'
Crab cakes, mixed greens and lemon mayonnaise

BACON CHICKEN ALA DIAVOLO
Grilled chicken, provolone, bacon, lettuce, garlic mustard mayonnaise

ITALIAN BEEF
Top round roast beef sautèed with sweet peppers, onions, and pepperoncini

FRENCH DIP
Top round roast beef simmered and served au jus.

PORTOBELLO PANINI
Grilled marinated portobello mushroom with basil pesto and fresh mozzarella on wheat bread

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Lunch Special - Pick Two

Choose among any of the following:

  • Pasta Salad with Spinach and Walnut Pesto
  • Pasta Salad Niçoise
  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Tuna
  • Spaghetti Marinara
  • 1/2 order of Italian Beef or French Dip
  • Sausage in Crust
  • Caesar Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • House Salad
  • Seafood Gumbo
  • Marcostrone
  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Soup of the Week

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The Classics

See our current menu for prices per selection.  (lunch serving available)

1) FIRST CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE PASTA

  • Spaghetti
  • Shells
  • Rotini
  • Homemade egg pastas
    • Fettucini
    • Spinach Fettucini
    • Linguini
    • Angel Hair
  • Cheese Stuffed Ravioli ($2 extra)
2) THEN ADD YOUR FAVORITE SAUCE
  • Agilio Olio - an olive oil, roasted garlic and herb sauce
  • Alfredo - a Parmesan and cream sauce, enriched with fresh egg yolk and cracked black pepper
  • Basil Pesto and Grape Tomato - a basil, olive oil and herb sauce with tomatoes and freshly grated Parmesan
  • Carbonara - bacon, eggs and freshly grated Parmesan create a Roman delicacy
  • Gorgonzola - a rich gorgonzola cream sauce
  • Marinara - our tomato sauce with herbs and chunks of tomato

3) LAST, IF DESIRED, ADD A FAVORITE INGREDIENT

  • Meatballs
  • Shrimp or Chicken
  • Grilled Ribeye
  • Mushrooms or Asparagus
  • Prosciutto
  • Broccoli

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Desserts

Desserts change daily, so please ask your server for current selections. Typically we will have:

  • Tiramisu
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
  • Creme Brulee
  • Cio Bella Gelato
  • Raspberry Sorbet

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Beverages

HOUSE COFFEE

Our special blend from local roaster, Columbia Street Roastery

ALSO AVAILABLE

  • Espresso
  • Caffe Latte
  • Cappuccino

TEAS
A variety of hot/cold teas are available.

Hot Chocolate
Milk
Orange Juice

SOFT DRINKS

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Slice
Lemonade
Limonata San Pellegrino
Mineral Water San Pellegrino

WINE (available by glass and bottle)

RED - Placido Chianti, Cecchi Classico, 14 Hands Merlot, Coppola Rosso

WHITE - Bottega Viania Pino Grigio, Oak Vineyards Chardonnay, Il Moscato

BOTTLED BEERS

Peroni, Anchor Steam, Sam Smith Porter, Rogue Dead Guy Ale and more

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