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Cafe Chianti
1241, Barrington Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y2
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Dinner Menu
Primi
Arancini di Riso
$11.95
Risotto balls, smoked mozzarella, arabiatta sauce, rocket aioli
Asparago
$11.95
Grilled prosciutto wrapped asparagus, fried organic egg, parmesan crema
Calamari
$12.95
Tender flash fried squid, with spicy pomodoro, olives and chillies
Escargot
$12.95
Served with garlic, basil and tomato in a Chablis cream sauce
P.E.I. Mussels
$12.95
Fresh tomato, sweet vermouth, garlic, chillies, chives and a touch of crema; Or in spicy tomato sauce, Chablis, chives and garlic
gluten-free
Gamberetti nel Vino
$15.95
Shrimp gratin with oregano and feta
Stewed Octopus
$14.95
Tender baby octopus, pan fried with garlic, chillies and paprika on a garlic toast
Antipasto a la Casa for Two
$21.95
Selection of Italian meats, spiced olives, Pecorino, crostini
Zuppe e Insalate
Minestrone
$7.95
Tuscan bean soup, fresh organic spinach, garlic croutons
gluten-free
Zuppa di Aragosta
$15.95
Lobster bisque with mascarpone crema and a touch of chive olive oil
Caesare
$11.95
Baby romaine, pancetta, parmigiana and a creamy lemon anchovy dressing
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
$12.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, with fresh mozzarella cheese slices
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
$12.95
Roasted beets with grilled asparagus and an Arugula mix
gluten-free
Italian Mista Salad
$10.95
Fresh seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes, lemon, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
Pasta
Lasagna di Café Chianti
$22.95
Fresh pasta, Bolognese sauce, smoked mozzarella, ricotta, side garlic toast
Manicotti al Forno
$23.95
Spinach pasta stuffed with ricotta, basil and aged parmesan, tomato sauce, side garlic toast
Cannelloni al Forno
$23.95
Sundried tomato pasta stuffed with veal, herbs and a rosemary tomato sauce, topped with aged parmesan crema, side garlic toast
Gnocchi Sorrentino
$23.95
Handmade spinach and potato pasta, Pomodoro, baby spinach, smoked mozzarella
Slow Roasted Lamb Stuffed Ravioli
$25.95
Served with wild mushrooms, bell peppers, green onions, tossed in a lamb jus crema
Smoked Chicken Linguine
$26.95
Free range chicken roasted and lightly smoked, spinach, artichokes, mushrooms with a lemon Aglio Olio
Ravioli all' Aragosta
$26.95
Stuffed with roasted butternut squash, grilled leeks and mascarpone, tossed with lobster and sage in a brown butter crema
Seafood Linguine
$32.95
Scallops, shrimp, lobster and mussels with olive oil, chillies, garlic and blistered grape tomatoes, green onions
Cape Breton Snow Crab Cannelloni
$26.95
Home made fresh dill pasta filled with a mixture of spinach, peppers, leeks, ricotta cheese and a local Cape Breton snow crab. Topped with a wild mushroom, smoked Mozzarella and Grana Padano crema
Pizza
Diavolo
$16.00
Pomodoro, hot salami, chillies, fontina
Funghi
$16.00
Roasted chicken, local mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked mozzarella
Margherita
$16.00
Olive oil, fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan
Chef Graham's Cheese Pizza
$15.00
Fresh garlic butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano
For Children
Aged 10 and under
Spaghetti or Fettucine
$11.95
With tomato, meat or Alfredo cream sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$11.95
With butter, cream sauce and cheese
Gourmet Chicken Fingers
$10.95
Served with frittes or Mista salad
Pepperoni Pizza
$12.95
Tomato sauce, pepperoni and cheese
Secondi
Blackened Haddock
$25.95
Pan fried, cilantro and avocado salsa, served with Jasmine Basmati rice
gluten-free
Pan Seared Scallops
$32.95
Served with saffron risotto, pancetta and basil pesto
gluten-free
Seafood Crêpe
$27.95
Shrimp, scallops and mussels with a coconut curry sauce accompanied by Jasmine Basmati rice
Brick Chicken alla Marsala
$27.95
Garlic and herb marinated game hen cooked under a brick, Marsala mushroom sauce with a potato tian
gluten-free
Parmigiana di Pollo
$25.95
Pan fried free-range chicken breast served with spaghetti Pomodoro
Chicken Broccoli Crêpe
$24.95
With roasted garlic and peppers, accompanied by Jasmine Basmati rice
Pan Seared Duck Breast
$27.95
With sour cherry reduction, wild mushroom risotto, Juniper berry mascarpone
gluten-free
Veal Saltimbocca
$29.95
Pan seared veal with marsala sage jus and a choice of roasted baby potato or fettuccine Alfredo
Bistecca
$32.95
Grilled AAA strip loin of beef served with roasted smashed baby potato, veal jus and a port compound butter
gluten-free
Grilled Tenderloin
$41.95
Served with potato tian, sundried tomato and a rosemary jus
gluten-free
Agnello Osso Buco
$28.95
Slow braised Lamb shank served with roasted baby potato and a rosemary jus
gluten-free
Rack of Lamb
$41.95
Half a rack crusted with Dijon and sunflower seeds, pomegranate reduction, potato tian and jus
gluten-free
Side Dishes à la Carte
Four Cheese Garlic Bread
$6.95
Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Fontina and Asiago
Garlic Bread
$4.95
Toasted with lots of garlic
Mushrooms
$5.95
Grappa flambéed, shaved Pecorino
Bruschetta
$7.95
Fresh baguette with slices of hot house tomato, garlic and olive tapenade and garnished with Grana Padano and basil
Caramelized Onions
$5.95
With a touch of Marsala
Olives
$4.95
Warm with orange zest, chillies
Dolci
Crème Brûlée Italiano
$9.95
Baked vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar and fresh berries! An old favourite
gluten-free
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$9.95
With a big dose of buttery rich chocolate flavour sure to satisfy your cravings
gluten-free
Lemon Cheesecake
$9.95
A truly refreshing treat, livened up by mixing in fresh squeezed lemon juice, baked in our unique cookie crust
Sorbetto Classico (Gluten Free) or Gelato alla Chianti
$8.95
Served with a wafer. Ask your server for the flavour of the day
Tiramisú
$11.95
A traditional Italian dessert with liqueur soaked lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone cheese, and fresh cream
Lemon Panna Cotta
$7.95
Served with fresh cream and wild berry coulis
gluten-free
Dessert Drinks
Café Chianti
$10.00
Kahlua, Cointreau, Brandy, coffee, cream
Italian Coffee
$10.00
Frangelico, Amaretto, coffee, cream
Tipsy Macchiato
$10.00
Baileys, Sambuca, espresso, cream
Pick Me Up Martini
$11.00
Tia Maria, Crème de Cacao, chilled espresso, cream