The Menu
Lunch Menu
Salads & Starters
Minestrone Soup -An ever changing medley of seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta. $4 Cup $6 Bowl
Insalata Verde – A blend of Artisan Lettuces with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette $4small or $8large
La Piola Caesar– Baby Romaine, Rosemary-olive oil Croutons, Caesar Vinaigrette, Shaved Grana Padano . Crisp and light, not your average Caesar! $5small $9large
Beet “Caprese “ Salad- Local Beets, Bocconcini, Basil, Balsamic, and Olive Oil. $10
Antipasti Plate -Assorted cured meats, local and imported Cheeses, and pickled vegetables with Housemade Crostini . (Vegetarian on request)
$12small (1-2 people) $21 large (3-4people)
Bowl of Olives- $5
Bread, Olive Oil , & Balsamic – $3.50
Panini Sandwiches Add a cup of Minestrone soup or green salad to any Panini $2
Pollo- Marinated Chicken Breast, Caramelized Onion, Basil, Smoked Mozzarella . $8
Cotto e Formaggi- Italian Rosemary Ham, Three Cheeses, House Apricot Mustard. $8
Carciofi -Artichokes, Caramelized Onion, Spinach, Parmigiano, and Herbed Cream Cheese..$8
Verdure– Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, Piola Hummus, Olive puree $8
Italian Deli- Ham, Salami, and Provelone Cheese, Olives and Pickles $8
Piadini Sandwiches Add a cup of Minestrone soup or green salad to any Piadini$2
PLT- Crispy Pancetta, Lettuce, and Tomato, with Basil Mayo. $8
Tre Colori- Canenlini Bean Hummus, Lettuce, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Pecorino $8
Gallina- Marinated Chicken Breast, Melanzane, Spicy Mayo, Lettuce. $8
Pizza Add Anchovies to any pizza $2
Margherita - Tomato sauce, Basil, fresh Mozzarella. $14
Bosco - Roasted Mushrooms, Onion, Rosemary Cream, Asiago or Gorgonzola. $14
Basilico - Chicken, Artichokes, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella, Parmigiano. $15
Stagionale – Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Tomato Sauce, Black Olives, Basil, Mozzarella.$14
Carne- Salami, Sausage, Prosciutto Cotto, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella. $14
Pancetta- Crispy Pancetta, Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Rosemary Cream, Asiago $14
Salsiccia – House made Sausage, Tomato Sauce, Fennel Seed, Basil. $14
Salumi – Spicy Sopresata Salami, Roasted Peppers, Chili, Mozzarella. $14
Pasta All our pastas are made with our housemade spaghetti. Substitute gluten free pasta $2
Funghi – Roasted Mushrooms, Marsala, Porcini stock, and a touch of Cream. $14
Puttanesca – Tomato, Capers, Olives, Anchovy, and Chili. $12
Carbonara – Pancetta, Egg, Black Pepper, and Cream. $13
Ragù- Slow Cooked Beef and Pork Ragu with Basil and Parmigiano. $14
Tartufo- White Truffle Oil, Peas, Garlic, Cream. Chef’s Favorite! $13 Add Chicken $4
Amatriciana- Tomato Sauce, Pancetta, Pepper, Pecorino Romano. $13
Bambino (kid’s pasta) – Tomato sauce, Basil, and Cheese. $9
Gnocchi
Zucca– Roasted Butternut Squash, Gnocchi, Brown Butter , Sage, and Parmigiano $15
Finocchio– Spicy Italian Sausage, Gnocchi, Fennel, Tomato Sauce, and Pecorino Romano $16
Fritatta
Please check the specials board for Today’s offering. Made with farm fresh eggs and served with green salad $12
Dinner Menu
Soup
Minestrone Soup -An ever changing medley of seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta. $4 Cup $6 Bowl
Salad
Insalata Verde – A blend of Artisan Lettuces with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette $4 Small $8 Large
La Piola Caesar– Baby Romaine, Rosemary-Olive Oil Croutons, Kyle’s Caesar Vinaigrette, & Shaved Grana Padano . Crisp and light, not your average Caesar! $5 Small $9 Large
Beet “Caprese “ Salad- Local Beets, Bocconcini, Basil, Balsamic, and Olive Oil. A seasonal spin on an Italian Classic $10
Starters
Baked Mozzarella- Mozzarella in fresh breadcrumbs served warm with fig jam, greens, and Crostini $10
Antipasti Plate -Assorted Cured Meats, Local and Imported Cheeses, Pickled Vegetables and Housemade Crostini .
(Vegetarian on request)
$12small (1-2 people) $21 large (3-4people)
Bowl of Olives- $5
Bread, Olive Oil , & Balsamic – $3.50
Pizza Add Anchovies to any pizza $2
Margherita - Tomato sauce, Basil, fresh Mozzarella. $14
Bosco - Roasted Mushrooms, Onion, Rosemary Cream, Asiago or Gorgonzola. $14
Basilico - Chicken, Artichokes, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella, Parmigiano. $15
Stagionale – Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Tomato Sauce, Black Olives, Basil, Mozzarella.$14
Carne- Salami, Sausage, Prosciutto Cotto, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella. $14
Pancetta- Crispy Pancetta, Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Rosemary Cream, Asiago $14
Salsiccia – House made Sausage, Tomato Sauce, Fennel Seed, Basil. $14
Salumi – Spicy Sopresata Salami, Roasted Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Chili, Mozzarella. $14
Formagi (kid’s pizza)- Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, & Mozzarella $9
Pasta All our pastas are made with our housemade spaghetti. Substitute gluten free pasta $2
Funghi – Roasted Mushrooms, Marsala, Porcini stock, and a touch of Cream. $15
Puttanesca – Tomato, Capers, Olives, Anchovy, and Chili. $13
Carbonara – Pancetta, Egg, Black Pepper, and Cream. $14
Ragù- Slow Cooked Beef and Pork Ragu with Basil and Parmigiano. $15
Tartufo- White Truffle Oil, Peas, Garlic, Cream. Chef’s Favorite! $14 Add Chicken $4
Amatriciana- Tomato Sauce, Pancetta, Pepper, Pecorino Romano. $14
Bambino (kid’s pasta) – Tomato sauce, Basil, and Cheese. $9
Add Chicken $4 GnocchiZucca– Roasted Butternut Squash, Gnocchi, Brown Butter , Sage, and Parmigiano $15
Finocchio– Spicy Italian Sausage, Gnocchi, Fennel, Tomato Sauce, and Pecorino Romano $16
Pomodoro– Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella, & Parmigiano $15
Mains
Chicken Cacciatore– Chicken Braised in White Wine, Plum Tomatoes, and Sweet Peppers, with Crispy Polenta and Daily Vegetable $18
Grandma Bongista’s Meatballs– Tender Pork and Veal Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Crispy Polenta and daily vegetable $17
Apple Braised Pork– Tender Pork Shoulder braised in Cider and Apples served with roasted potatoes, and daily vegetable $19
Side Order Vegetables $4
Drinks
Wine by the glass, 1/2l, Bottle
Santa Christina Pinot Grigio, Italy $8/$23/$34
Rigamarole “White’, BC $7.50/$22/$33
Road 13 Honest John’s Meritage , BC$8.50/$25/$37
Barbera DI Vine, Barbera, Italy $8/$23/$34
Whites by the Bottle
Morning Bay “Bianco” 2009, BC $32
Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2009, BC $44
Canapi Rose , Italy $30
Reds by the bottleMezzomundo Negroamaro Salento 2009, Italy $24
Morning Bay Merlot 2006, BC $35
Scurati Nero d’Avola 2009, Italy $37
Folonari Valpolicella 2009, Italy $40
Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, BC $44
Sandhill Barbera 2006, BC $60
Sandhill “One” 2006, BC $68
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva 2005, Italy $75
Tommasi Amarone della ValpollicellaClassico, Italy $90
Bubbly
Villa Teresa Prosecco, Italy $34
Dessert Wine
Silverside Blueberry Dessert Wine $38/bottle(375ml)
Beer
Phillips Draught – $6.00pint
Blue Buck Ale
Slipstream Cream Ale
Local Bottles – $4.95
Slipstream Cream Ale
Hop Circle, IPA
Phoenix Gold Lager
Blackheart Stout
import Bottles – $5.50
Peroni
Stella Artois