Cafe Chianti

Cafe Chianti

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Halifax
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Cafe Chianti
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Dinner Menu 8
Primi​​
Agnello
15.00
Grilled riblets of lamb, caponata, salsa verde.
Bruschetta
8.00
Crusty bread, garlic tapenade, salsa rossa, extra-virgin olive oil, grana padano.
Capessante
14.00
Cast iron seared scallops, wilted spinach, portabella mushroom, double smoked bacon, veal jus.
Cozze
11.00
Local Indian Point mussels, Trebbiano wine, blistered grape tomato, wild herbs, lemon and grilled scallion butter.
Asparago
10.00
Grilled​​ prosciutto wrapped asparagus, crisp organic egg, parmesan crema.
Calamari
12.00
Tender flash fried squid with spicy pomodoro, olives and chillies.
Carpaccio
12.00
Aromatic​​ crusted AAA tenderloin of beef, dried fruit mostarda, arugula salad, pecorino balsamic reduction.
Zuppe e Insalate​​
Ciopino
14.00
Saffron tomato broth, shrimp, scallops, whitefish and mussels, crostini, herb oil.
Caesare
10.00
Grilled hearts of romaine with a lemon anchovy and roasted garlic vinaigrette, fried capers, cheesy crouton.
Mista
9.00
Local organic greens, shaved vegetables, lemon and herb vinaigrette.
Verdura
9.00
Local vegetables, white bean, fresh herbs, aromatic broth, garlic croutons.
Caprese
13.00
Plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto vinaigrette.
Spinaci
12.00
Tender young spinach, radicchio, shaved purple onion, Marsala dressing, salted walnuts, gorgonzola.
Pasta​​
Alla Vodka
27.00
Penne,​​ flambéed scallops, shrimp and smoked salmon, vodka rose, crisp capers, shaved pecorino.
Bolognese
23.00
Spaghetti, veal meatballs, meat ragout, parmesan.
Ortalana
21.00
Orcchiette, caponata, green beans, pesto and toasted pine nuts, grana padano.
Salsiccia
24.00
Rigatoni, grilled Italian sausage, broccolini, chillies, cherry tomato, extra-virgin olive oil.
Arrosto
25.00
Rigatoni,​​ free range roasted chicken, caramelized onion, asiago crema, spinaci.
Gnocchi
19.00
Spinach and potato pasta, pomodoro, scallions and goats cheese.
Ravioli
25.00
Roasted butternut squash, grilled leeks and mascarpone with a lobster, sage and brown butter crema.
Vongole
25.00
Linguini, little neck clams, San Marzano tomatoes, parsley, white wine and garlic butter.
Secondi​​
Agnello
33.00
Tapenade crusted rack of lamb, shoulder ragout with soft polenta, gastrique, lamb jus.
Maiale
27.00
Pan seared pork tenderloin and grilled scallops in a preserved lemon and herb butter sauce, crisp capers, balsamico.
Polo al Mattone
28.00
Garlic and herb marinated game hen cooked under a brick, roasted grapes, soprasetta sugo (gravy) .
Bistecca
35.00
Grilled AAA strip loin of beef, Tuscan fritte, piccante aioli, veal jus.
Passera
30.00
Roasted line-caught Sambro halibut, pea and mint risotto, salsa fresco, crisp prawns, shellfish reduction.
Salmone
29.00
Grilled and crusted with local snow crab and Fontina, balsamic reduction.
Contorni​​
Aglio Olio
8.00
Spaghetti, garlic, chillies, olive oil, toasted bread crumbs.
Four Cheese Garlic Bread
6.00
Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Fontina and Asiago.
Mushrooms
8.00
Grappa flambéed, shaved pecorino.
Pomodoro
8.00
Spaghetti with San Marzano purée, basil, grana padano.
Broccolini
8.00
Grilled with chillies, lemon and olive oil.
Garlic Bread
5.00
Toasted with lots of garlic.
Olives
4.00
Warm with orange zest, chillies.
Tuscan Fritte
7.00
With piccante aioli.
Pizza​​
Diavolo
14.00
Pomodoro, hot salami, chillies, fontina.
Margherita
14.00
Olive oil, fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan.
Rucola
14.00
Tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella, fresh arugula salad.
Funghi
15.00
Roasted chicken, local mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked mozzarella.
Quattro Formaggio
15.00
White sauce, ricotta, gorgonzola, parmesan and mozzarella.
Toscana
14.00
Eggplant, zucchini, caramelized onion, gorgonzola.
Desserts​​
Baileys Brownie
10.00
Topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and Baileys for a real treat.
Crêpes Romanoff
8.00
Two hand rolled crêpes bursting with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, smothered in chocolate sauces.
Lemon Cheesecake
9.00
A truly refreshing treat, livened up by mixing in fresh squeezed lemon juice, baked in our unique cookie crust.
Tiramisu
8.00
A traditional Italian dessert with lady fingers, brandy espresso, mascarpone cheese, and fresh cream.
Creme Brulee Italiano
9.00
Baked vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar and fresh berries! An old favourite.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
9.00
With a big dose of buttery rich chocolate flavour sure to satisfy your cravings.
Sorbetto Classico or Gelato alla Chianti
8.00
Served​​ with a wafer. Ask your server for the flavour of the day.

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Cafe Chianti
1241 Barrington Street (Btw Morris and South)
Halifax NS B3J 1Y2
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
    • 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sat–Sun
    • 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
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(902) 423-7471
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