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Caffe Espresso Trattoria
395 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602
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Lunch Menu
Antipasti
Pepata di Cozze
$10.00
Steamed mussels in a spicy garlic wine sauce
Zuppa di Vongole
$10.00
Steamed clams in a red or white garlic and wine sauce
Antipasto Italiano
$10.00
Fresh greens topped with imported meats and cheeses
Frittura di Calamari
$11.00
Fried calamari served with our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Calamari alla Peppe
$12.00
Fried calamari tossed in garlic & pepperoncini green and red peppers
Inziminio di Calamari
$12.00
Sautéed calamari with spinach and spicy red sauce served with garlic bread
Bruschetta
$7.00
Toasted homemade bread with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and garlic
Insalata & Zuppa
Giardino
$9.00
Mixed field greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Caprese
Sliced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella over greens with basil, olive oil, and reduced balsamic vinaigrette
- $9.00
- With Prosciutto Crudo $3.00
Caesar
$11.00
Romaine topped with fresh parmesan, anchovies, and croutons
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $6.00
Trippa
$10.00
Tripe with spicy tomato sauce
Panini
$8. Served on our homemade bread with your choice of soup, salad, or french fries
Al Alpino
Roasted Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and gorgonzola
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and lettuce
Genovese
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, pesto Genovese, and mayonnaise
Della Florentina
Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto crudo, basil and tomatoes
Meatball or Sausage
Mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Italiano
Sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella, and fresh homemade tomato sauce
Pasta
Cavatelli con broccoli
$9.00
Homemade pasta tossed with broccoli, garlic, and parmigiano cheese
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Cavatelli Portobello
$9.00
Homemade pasta with portobello mushrooms, wine, garlic, and parmigiano cheese
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Cavatelli alla Norma
$10.00
Fresh homemade pasta with eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, cream, truffle oil, and herbs
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Lasagna al Formaggio
$9.00
Baked cheese lasagna in our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Pasta Marinara
$7.00
Choice of pasta in our fresh homemade tomato sauce
- Add Meatballs
- $2.00
- Add Sausage
- $2.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
$9.00
Baked eggplant in our fresh homemade tomato sauce with your choice of pasta
Pasta Ortolana
$9.00
Choice of pasta with assorted sautéed vegetables in a white wine sauce
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Tortellini Alessia
$10.00
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with fresh mozzarella, cured prosciutto in a tomato cream sauce
Tortellini Panna e Pesto
$10.00
Tortellini tossed with a creamy pesto sauce
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Pasta Alfredo
$9.00
Choice of pasta tossed in a light cream sauce
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Pasta frutti di Mare
Pasta alla Pescatore
$13.00
Shrimp, clams, calamari, and mussels tossed with your choice of red or white light seafood sauce and your choice of pasta
Pennete Zucchini & Gamberi
$13.00
Sautéed shrimp and zucchini in a light garlic white wine sauce with a touch of tomato sauce
Shrimp Scampi
$13.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and diced onions in a white wine garlic sauce over your choice of pasta
Pollo
All entrees come with 1 side
Pollo alla Arrabiata
$9.00
Sautéed chicken breast with pepperoncini peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy white wine garlic sauce
Pollo al Marsala
$9.00
Sautéed chicken breast with Florio Marsala wine and mushrooms
Pollo al Prosciutto
$9.00
Sautéed chicken breast with cured prosciutto and parmigiano cheese
Pollo al Limone
$9.00
Sautéed chicken breast in a white wine lemon sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
$9.00
Breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce served over your choice of pasta
Pollo Beatrice
$9.00
Sautéed chicken with broccoli, peas, mushrooms, fresh chopped tomatoes finished in a creamy parmesan sauce
Scallopini
All entrees come with 1 side
Veal Piccata
$12.00
Veal medallions sautéed in a white wine, lemon sauce, and capers
Saltimbocca alla Romana
$14.00
Sautéed veal medallions topped with cured prosciutto, sage, and a white wine sauce
Veal alla Marsala
$12.00
Sautéed veal medallions with mushrooms and marsala wine
Veal alla Parmigiana
$12.00
Breaded veal medallions topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce served with your choice of pasta
Antipasti
Pepata di Cozze (mussels) or Zuppa di Vongole (clams)
$11.00
Steamed with onions and garlic with your choice of red or white sauce
Polpa di Granchio e Gamberi
$12.00
Baked crabmeat and shrimp spread with artichoke, onions, spinach, and mascarpone cheese | served with Italian toast
Calamari alla Peppe
$12.00
Fried calamari tossed with roasted peppers, garlic, and pepperoncini
Inziminio di Calamari
$12.00
Sautéed calamari with onions, garlic, white wine, and spinach in a spicy tomato sauce| served with Italian toast
Polenta del Boscaiolo
$10.00
Tuscany ragu with sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomato, and white wine with shaved grana podano cheese atop fresh polenta cakes
Escargot al limone
$12.00
Sautéed escargot (snails) with onions, garlic, lemon in a white wine butter sauce | served with Italian toast
Bruschetta Classico
$7.00
Toasted homemade bread with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, olives and garlic drizzled with EVOO
Caprese
$10.00
Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella over greens with basil, oregano, olives, EVOO, and reduced balsamic glaze
Antipasto Casalinga
Charcuiterrie board with fresh imported cuts of meat and cheeses with daily special accompaniments
- For 2 $16.00
- For 4 $35.00
Entrees
All Entrees are served with your choice of a garden salad or soup. Upgrade to a small Caesar salad for 4 | Sides: Vegetable, Starch, or Pasta
Pasta Casalinga
homemade pasta
Cavatelli Con Broccoli or Portobello
$18.00
Homemade pasta tossed with broccoli or portobello mushroom, garlic, and parmesan cheese
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Cavatelli alla Norma
$19.00
Fresh homemade pasta tossed with eggplant, Portobello mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cream, truffle oil, and herbs
Pasta Alfredo
$18.00
Choice of pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Tortellini alla Bosciaola
$20.00
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with ham, tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives in a tomato brandy cream sauce
Tortellini Alessia
$19.00
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with imported ham and mozzarella in a tomato brandy cream sauce
Pasta Ortolana
$18.00
Choice of pasta tossed with assorted sautéed vegetables in a garlic parmesan sauce
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Grilled Veal
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $10.00
Pappardelle Carbonara
$21.00
Imported pancetta seared with onions, crushed black peppercorns, in a brandy sauce tossed with homemade pappardelle pasta
Parmigiana di Melanzane
$18.00
Baked eggplant in our fresh homemade tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese and your choice of pasta
Chef's Vegan Special
Ask your server for more details
Pollo
Served with choice of a side
Pollo al Arrabiata
$19.00
Sautéed chicken with pepperoncini peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy white wine garlic sauce
Pollo al Marsala
$19.00
Sautéed chicken with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce with a touch of garlic
Pollo al Prosciutto
$19.00
Sautéed chicken with cured prosciutto and parmesan cheese in a white wine sauce
Pollo al Limone or Piccata
$19.00
Sautéed chicken in a buttery white wine lemon sauce or capers
Pollo Beatrice
$20.00
Sautéed chicken with onions, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, fresh chopped tomatoes finished in a creamy parmesan sauce
Pollo Sorrentino
$20.00
Chicken cutlet with layers of sliced prosciutto and eggplant finished in the oven with marinara and mozzarella cheese
Parmigiana di Pollo
$19.00
Chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Pollo Cacciatore
$19.00
Sautéed chicken with onions, mushrooms, peppers, and garlic in a white wine tomato sauce
Pollo al Napolitana
$20.00
Sautéed chicken with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted red peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce
Pesce
seafood
Pasta alla Pescatore
$22.00
Shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels sautéed with onions and garlic in a light red or white seafood sauce | choice of pasta
Pasta alla Posillipo
$22.00
Little neck clams sautéed with onions and garlic in a red or white wine sauce| choice of pasta
Shrimp Scampi
$22.00
Sautéed shrimp with onions and garlic in a buttery lemon white wine sauce | choice of pasta
Penne Zucchini & Gamberi
$22.00
Shrimp and zucchini sautéed with onions, garlic, and herbs in a tomato white wine sauce
Gamberi In Guazetto
$23.00
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, tomato, and herbs in a spicy cognac sauce accompanied with risotto
Risotto Frutti di Mare
$23.00
Imported Arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, onions, and garlic garnished with diced tomatoes
Risotto alla Caffé Espresso
$23.00
Imported Arborio rice with shrimp, imported ham, chopped prosciutto, onions, and artichoke hearts sautéed in brandy infused sauce garnished with diced tomatoes
Salmone Napolitana
$24.00
Baked salmon served with Napolitana sauce | choice of a side: sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce
Saltati Eglefino
$21.00
Pan-seared haddock sautéed in butter, lemon, white wine, and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side
Salmone alla Griglia
$22.00
Grilled salmon fillet seasoned in EVOO and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side
Gamberi alla Griglia
$22.00
Grilled shrimp seasoned in EVOO and herbs served with the vegetable of the day | choice of a side
Eglefino Piccata
$24.00
Pan-seared haddock in a buttery white wine lemon sauce with capers | choice of a side
Vitello
choice of a side
Scaloppine del Nord
$22.00
Sautéed veal medallions with diced onions and crushed peppercorns in a Dijon mustard infused brandy cream sauce
Saltimbocca alla Romana
$22.00
Sautéed veal medallions seasoned with sage and topped with cured prosciutto in a white wine sauce
Scaloppine alla Napolitana
$22.00
Sautéed veal with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, and garlic in a white wine sauce
Scaloppine al' Marsala
$22.00
Sautéed veal medallions with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce with a touch of garlic
Scaloppine Michelangelo
$22.00
Sautéed veal medallions with shrimp, onions, and garlic in a brandy sauce finished in the oven with mozzarella
Parmigiana di Vitello
$20.00
Veal cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Scaloppine al' Limone or Piccata
$22.00
Sautéed veal medallions in a buttery white wine lemon sauce or capers
Seasonal Special
San Matteo
$26.00
Pan roasted pork tenderloin over a bed of baby arugula with roasted carrots, onions, chick peas, and raisins topped with cinnamon maple butter
Vitello con Chianti
$25.00
Sautéed veal medallions with julienne onions, Portobello mushrooms, roasted red pepper quenched with chianti wine finished with gorgonzola cheese
Homemade Lasagna
Cheese | vegetable | meat
Tripe
$19.00
Tripe with spicy tomato sauce
Homemade Ravioli
Cheese| Lobster| Butternut squash
Appetizers
All items except the calamari fritti e ostriche and Melanzane torre are gluten free
Torte polente con Gamberetti o Escargot
$10.00
Parmesan cheese polenta cakes topped with onion, garlic, baby arugula, roasted red peppers and your choice of shrimp or escargot in a Sambuca cream sauce
Insalata con Frutti di Bosci
$9.00
Mescaline green salad with walnuts, beets, strawberries, blueberries and goat cheese finished with a reduced balsamic glaze
Calamari Fritti e Ostriche
$11.00
Lightly breaded calamari and panko battered oysters served with bruschetta
Fichi Ripieni (seasonal)
$9.00
Savory stuffed figs with crushed walnut and liquor infused mascarpone cheese finished with crispy bits of toasted prosciutto
Insalata Anguria
$8.00
Watermelon, with choice of feta or gorgonzola cheese with reduced balsamic glaze and crumbled prosciutto
Melanzane Torre
$8.00
Layers of eggplant, caramelized onions, spinach and gorgonzola on a bed of tomato sauce
Homemade Grilled Flat-Bread Pizza
Additional toppings $2
Pizza Bianca
$11.00
Grana Padano cheese, mozzarella, basil, garlic, and diced tomatoes
Pizza Frutti di Mare
$14.00
Caffe Espresso Signature
Entrees
Tartufo ai Funghi e Risotto
$17.00
Italian rice sautéed with mushrooms and imported truffles in a savory white wine sauce
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Shrimp
- $7.00
- Add Salmon
- $10.00
Eglefino Mediterraneo
$22.00
Pan seared haddock in a white wine garlic sauce with Kalamata olives, onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and spinach
Caffe Espresso Signature Ravioli
$18.00
Gluten free chicken and kale ravioli with choice of a sweet roasted red pepper or pesto sauce
Grigliata Mista
$21.00
Grilled veal, chicken, and shrimp accompanied with pasta in a lightly spicy bibo sauce (diced onion, garlic, oregano, basil)
Ripieni di Pesce
$19.00
Pistachio crusted seafood stuffed Sole with lobster cream sauce
Pollo de Luca
$18.00
Sautéed chicken medallions in a white wine garlic sauce, eggplant, spinach, a dollop of red sauce with melted mozzarella.
Pollo Agrodolce
$16.00
Sautéed chicken and julienne onions topped with polenta cakes, roasted red peppers, arugula, and gorgonzola in a brandy cream sauce
Soup & Salad
choice of two
Chicken Vegetable
Beef & Bean
Chef's Seasonal Soup
Minestrone
Butternut Bisque
additional $2 per person
Carrot and Sweet Potato Bisque
additional $2 per person
Lobster Bisque
additional $3 per person
Mixed Green Garden Salad
Choice of dressings: homemade roasted red pepper, balsamic, and blue cheese
Classic Caesar Salad
With homemade dressing and croutons. Choice of dressings: homemade roasted red pepper, balsamic, and blue cheese
Chicken Options
Marsala
Piccata
Parmigiana
Milano
Sausage, diced onion, mushroom, peppers in a white wine garlic sauce
Sienese
Cutlets sautéed in topped with spinach and cheese spread finished in the oven with mozzarella cheese
Principessa
Sautee finished in the oven with spinach, dollop of tomato, and mozzarella cheese
Stuffed Chicken
traditional herb stuffing or pumpkin herb stuffing
Fish Options
Salmon Napolitano
Grilled Salmon
in a light white wine sauce
Stuffed Salmon
with feta and sun-dried tomato in a white wine roasted red pepper sauce
Haddock Piccata
Haddock al Forno
sautéed and finished in the oven with garlic, tomato and basil
Seafood Stuffed Sole in a Brandy Cream Sauce
Veal Options
Parmigiana
Paprika
Diced onion, roasted red pepper, olives, capers in a lightly spicy red sauce
Chianti
Julienne onion, roasted red pepper, Portobello mushroom and gorgonzola cheese
De Luca
Sautéed medallions topped and finished in the oven with eggplant, spinach, tomato and cheese
Michelangelo
Additional $3 per person. Sautéed with onions and garlic finished in the oven with mozzarella and shrimp
Vegetarian Options
Add a 3rd choice for an additional $7 per person
Cavatelli with Portobello
Cavatelli with Broccoli
Cavatelli Norma
Eggplant, Portobello mushroom, and olives in a tomato truffle cream sauce
Tortellini Bibo
Spicy tomato, onion, garlic, basil, and oregano sauce
Tortellini Pesto Cream
Eggplant Parmigiana
Starch
Penne
Cavatelli
additional $1.50 per person
Rice Pilaf
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Rosemary And Garlic Oven Roasted Potato
Mashed Potato
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato
Vegetable
Thyme Glazed Carrots
Roasted Mixed Vegetable Medley
Spiced Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut squash
Green Bean Almandine
Balsamic Green Beans
Olive Oil and Garlic Green Beans
Autumn Roasted Root Medley
Desserts
Choice of one
Zuppa Inglese
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Bread pudding
Traditional or Spiced rum and Eggnog
Hot
Stuffed Fig with Mascarpone
$2.50Wild Mushroom Arancini
$2.50Lobster Arancini
$4.00Stuffed Mushroom
$2.50
Sausage and sundried tomato, Parmesan garlic and herb, Spinach artichoke
Mini Meatballs in Red Sauce
$2.50Veal Or Chicken Saltimbocca Bites
$3.00Osso Buco Stuffed Puff Pastry Bites
$3.00Cold
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
$2.50Shrimp Cocktail
$3.00Bruschetta on a Garlic Crostini
$2.00Caprese
$2.00Antipasto Skewers
$2.50Stationary
Serves 50 People
Antipasto Display Served with Crostini's
$250.00
Imported meats and cheese, vegetables and pickled vegetables
Baked Brie Display Served with Crostini's
$200.00
Puff pastry wrapped Brie with seasonal chutney
Baked Crab, Shrimp and Mascarpone Dip
$250.00
Served with Crostini's
Fried Calamari
$200.00
Served with marinara dipping sauce
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
About Us
Caffe Espresso Trattoria has been open for over 20 years as a family owned and operated restaurant. Everything is fresh, from our oven baked breads to our famous homemade cavatelli pasta and our own original sauce recipes. Each dish is cooked to order especially for you, ensuring unmatched freshness and quality.
Head Chef and owner Aurelio Metohu has a degree in Kitchen Arts and has mastered the art of Italian Cuisine, bringing his experience straight from top quality restaurants in Europe. He uses his passion of the rich culture of the old Italian trattoria to bring you a savory taste of true, authentic Italian home cooking.
Come enjoy a delightful world, full of original Italian ingredients, to make you feel as if you are part of our beautiful rich culture. Enjoy and Buon Appetito!