Lightly breaded olives stuffed with Asiago cheese and chopped olive pieces served on a bed of mixed baby field greens topped with balsamic dressing.
Calamari (Traditional or Buffalo style)
$12.00
Lightly breaded fresh Calamari, fried to a golden brown, served with Pomodoro sauce and a lemon wedge.
Sautéed Shrimp
$8.95
Sautéed shrimp and fresh basil served in a spicy Pomodoro tomato sauce over Grilled Chabatta bread.
Antipasto
$12.95
A traditional Italian plate of tasty Italian cold cuts assorted cheeses and marinated and grilled vegetables.
Mussels Del Giorno
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed utilizing the chef's daily recipe. (Ask the server for details).
Price Daily
Soup
Zuppa Del Giorno
The chef's soup selection of the day. (By the cup or bowl).
Price Daily
Salad
Mozzarella Caprese
$10.95
Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, plum tomatoes and fresh basil finished with an Extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic syrup.
Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese tossed with our own Caesar Dressing and topped with croutons. (With or without anchovies).
$9.95
Topped with grilled chicken breast julienne style$14.90
Topped with grilled salmon$18.90
House Salad
Mixed field greens topped with julienne of carrots, cabbage, red onions, cucumbers And Roma tomatoes.
$4.95
with Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese$5.95
Insalata Del Giorno
The chef's salad creation of the day (Ask your server for details).
Price Daily
Pasta
Lobster Ravioli
$19.95
Fresh lobster ravioli covered with a tomato, basil, and sherry cream sauce served with asparagus tips and roasted red peppers.
Mushroom Ravioli
$18.95
Fresh ravioli filled with mushrooms. Topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and fresh herbs in a Shallot Cream sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
$19.95
Sautéed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, leeks and fresh basil served in garlic lemon butter suace over linguine.
Penne Alla Norma
$16.95
Pan Fried Eggplant, topped with roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and smothered with a Pomodoro sauce and served over Penne pasta.
Lobster "Mac & Cheese"
Chunks of fresh lobster and penne pasta baked in a creamy Fontina Béchamel sauce and topped with Ritz cracker crumbles.
Price Daily
Entrees
Pan Roasted Salmon Filet
$22.95
Potato and lemon béchamel crusted fresh salmon pan roasted and served with sautéed mustard greens.
Pesce del Giorno
The chef's seafood selection of the day. (Ask the server for details).
Price Daily
Pan Roasted Statler Chicken Breast
$22.95
Pan Roasted breast of Chicken (skin-on) stuffed with a traditional Cranberry walnut stuffing, topped with a Moscato wine pan sauce and served with sautéed Swiss chard and a Pumpkin Risotto.
Grilled Pork T-Bone
$22.95
An 18 oz. grilled pork T-bone topped with Kurant Port wine demi-glace sauce. Served with gorgonzola cheese mashed potatoes and sautéed Tuscan Kale.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
$29.95
Grilled 9 oz. Filet Mignon served with a Tuscan Chianti demi-glace, sautéed brocolini agliollio and garlic mashed potatoes.
Lamb Loin
$29.95
A pan-seared pin nut crusted lamb loin served with stewed tomatoes, green beans, and fresh mint and black pepper mashed potatoes.
Marsala
Sautéed Chicken or Veal with prosciuto, wild and domestic mushrooms with Marsala wine Chicken Demi-glace. Veal
Chicken$17.95
Veal$18.95
Saltimbocca
Sautéed Chicken or Veal layered with sage, prosciuto, and Asiago cheese with a shallot red Wine demi-glace.
Chicken$17.95
Veal$18.95
Parmesan
Lightly breaded fried chicken breast or veal medallions, Pomodoro sauce, and mozzarella.
Chicken$16.95
Veal$17.95
Picatta
Sautéed breast of chicken or scaloppini of veal accompanied with mushrooms, served with a lemon caper demi-glace.
Chicken$16.95
Veal$17.95
Ricardo II
Sautéed chicken or veal scaloppini served with shrimp, Prosciuto and Artichokes sautéed with a Madeira demi-glace with a splash of heavy cream.
Chicken$18.95
Veal$19.95
Spumante (Sparkling)
'Il' Prosecco (Veneto)
$26.00
Nutty flavors and a creamy texture.
Cristalino Brut (Spain)
$21.00
A sophisticated Brut with lingering citrus qualities.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne (France)
Classic, creamy and elegant. Full bodied and toasty.
Split$40.00
$75.00
Vino Bianco (White)
House Wine
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or White Zinfandel.
Glass$5.95
$18.00
Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio (Collio)
Clean, crisp with an accent of floral bouquet.
Split$18.00
$28.00
Angelini Pinot Grigio (Veneto)
$21.00
Crisp, clean with an attractive ripeness.
Ca'Montini Pinot Grigio (Trentino)
Medium bodied, with a lovely floral bouquet.
Split$18.00
$30.00
Dubini Bianco, Il Palazzone (Umbria)
$18.95
Delicate, showing green fruits and a hint of nuttiness.
Inama Soave (Veneto)
$24.00
Delicious, concentrated and elegant with a touch of almonds.
Nardone Baker Chardonnay (Australian)
$26.00
Fresh, clean, buttery with a long lingering finish.
Frei Brothers Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
$33.00
A medium body, flavors of citrus, pears, peach, and a hint of vanilla and spice.
Katherine's Cambria Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
A consistently produced lush, tropical, ripe apples and pear. Medium bodied
Split$16.00
$35.00
Ajello Majus Grillo, Cattarraitu (Sicily)
$26.00
Refreshing with a crisp acidity. Enjoy with your favorite seafood dish.
Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Tuscana)
$28.00
Exhibits a salty, creamy, nutty tangy richness.
Saint Michael-Eppan Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige)
$30.00
Fresh and crisp with a long citrusy finish.
Marco Felluga Tocai Friuliano (Collio)
$30.00
Displays floral aromas and flavors of apples, figs with a subtle nuttiness.
Vino Speciale (Riserva)
Vino Speciale (Riserva)
For your special occasions or just extra pleasure, we offer a selection of the very best wines produced in Italy. These wines offer added complexity, flavor and elegance. Ricardo's travels have brought him to all the growing regions of Italy and Sicily over the past nine years. He has amassed a wealth of expertise when it comes to the wines of Italy. Over and above the wines offered on this wine list, Ricardo has approximately ninety-five additional single vineyard estate bottled wines in his personal collection. These are wines that he has an affinity for. He would like to share these wines with you and your guests. If you would like advice on pairing a wine to compliment your entrée selection, please feel free to ask for Ricardo's advice.
Vino Dessert
Vino Dessert
Ask your server about our availability of after dinner dessert wines, ice wines, liquors and selected coffees.
Vino Rosso (Red)
House Wine
Chianti, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Glass$5.95
$18.00
Ajello Majus Rosso Nero D'avola (Sicily)
$28.00
Medium bodied with layers of rich tannins and spice.
Fratelli Revello Dolcetto d'Alba (Piemonte)
$28.00
Big and juicy with bright fruit.
Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Tuscana)
$28.00
Brambly, peppery, spicy with a dry finish.
Martunge Merlot, Vignalta (Colli Euganei)
$24.00
Round, ripe attractive red fruit. Clean, lean and fresh.
Zaccagnini Sangiovese (Marche)
$26.00
Youthful and assertive. Displays zesty fruit and light spice and a hint of cedar.
Dievole Chianti Classico (Tuscana)
$28.00
Spicy, cherry and earthy flavors.
Sensi "Testardo" (Super Tuscan)
$50.00
Soft, full bodied with notes of dark berries, plums, vanilla and cedar.
Castello di Poppiano Syrah (Colli Fiorentino)
$35.00
Ripe black fruit, sweet notes of oak, marvelous sweet bouquet.
Leone de Castris, Salice Salentino Riserva (Puglia)
$38.00
Ripe and full flavored, with hints of spice.
Pervini Primitivo di Manduria, "Archidamo" (Puglia)
$26.00
Believed to be the origin of Zinfandel. Spice blackberry flavors. Interesting complexity.
Monile Valpolicella di Ripasso (Veneto)
$28.00
Full bodies, great structure, ripe style.
Salvalai Amarone (Veneto)
$48.00
Rich, opulent. Redolent of bitter cherries, plums, smoke and roasted meat.
Vino Speciale (Riserva)
Vino Speciale (Riserva)
For your special occasions or just extra pleasure, we offer a selection of the very best wines produced in Italy. These wines offer added complexity, flavor and elegance. Ricardo's travels have brought him to all the growing regions of Italy and Sicily over the past nine years. He has amassed a wealth of expertise when it comes to the wines of Italy. Over and above the wines offered on this wine list, Ricardo has approximately ninety-five additional single vineyard estate bottled wines in his personal collection. These are wines that he has an affinity for. He would like to share these wines with you and your guests. If you would like advice on pairing a wine to compliment your entrée selection, please feel free to ask for Ricardo's advice.
Vino Dessert
Vino Dessert
Ask your server about our availability of after dinner dessert wines, ice wines, liquors and selected coffees.
A visit to Ricardo's is a guaranteed fine casual dining experience, influenced by the cuisines of every region of Italy. All the dishes offered are prepared to order, utilizing the finest and freshest ingredients available as selected by the chef. For North End-style dining in historic downtown Lowell, a visit to Ricardo's Café Trattoria is a must.