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La Grotta Ristorante

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Shockoe Slip, Richmond

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Dinner Menu 8Prix Fixe Dinner Menu a 4Prix Fixe Lunch Menu a 3Lunch Menu 7Six Course Menu 1Prix Fixe Lunch Menu B 4Prix Fixe Lunch Menu C 5Prix Fixe Dinner Menu B 5

Dinner Menu

Antipasti / Appetizers

Carpaccio Di Manzo

10.95

Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto Del Giorno

10.95

A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily

Peperoni in Bagna Caoda

10.95

Roasted bell peppers in a double cooked sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil

Calamari Fritti

10.95

Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon

Rane Con Polenta

10.95

Sautéed frog legs with a chardonnay sauce with spring onions over polenta

Lumache E Melanzane

12.95

Baked snails with parsley, garlic and butter on top of baked eggplant

Zuppa Del Giorno

Homemade Soup of the Day

Priced daily

Insalate / Salads

Insalata Mista

7.50

Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing

Insalata Di Campagna

9.95

Julienne of radicchio and fennel, tossed in a white balsamic dressing and topped with prosciutto and shaved parmesan

Insalata Del Cuoco

9.95

Organic baby greens in a white balsamic dressing finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts

Insalata Alla Cesare

8.00

The classic cesare salad

Insalata Alla Cesare Con Tre Opzioni

11.95

The classic caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken, smoked trout or grilled shrimp

Torretta

10.95

Tower of homemade mozzarella, roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant with oregano, fresh basil and touch of extra virgin olive oil

Primi / Pastas

Gnocchi Al Filetto Di Pomodoro

16.95

Homemade potato dumpling pasta in tomato filet, garlic and olive oil sauce

Linguine Alle Vongole

17.95

Linguine with clams in a white clam sauce

Fettuccine Alla Papalina

19.95

Homemade fettuccine with prosciutto, shallots and fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce

Agnolotti Alla Panna

16.95

Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a light cream sauce

Cannelloni Gratinati

16.95

Homemade pasta filled with beef, veal, vegetables, mozzarella in béchamel and tomato sauces

Secondi Di Carne / Meats

all steaks can be prepared rare, medium rare or medium only

Quaglie Ripiene

25.95

Two roasted boneless quails stuffed with italian sausage and fresh sage in natural pan juices

Vitello Verdi

23.95

Sautéed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce

Bistecca Di Manzo

29.95

Pan roasted new york strip in a dijon, fresh rosemary cream sauce

Petto Di Pollo Alla Contadina

18.95

Sautéed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce

Filetto Al Pepe Verde

29.95

Sautéed filet mignon finished in a green peppercorn and cognac sauce

Bistecca Di Bufalo

30.95

Sautéed buffalo ribeye with gorgonzola and pistachio sauce

Secondi Di Pesce / Fish

all steaks can be prepared rare, medium rare or medium only

Sogliola Aurora

23.95

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, mushrooms and fresh basil in a white wine sauce

Gamberoni E Cape Sante Con Polenta Fra Diavolo

25.95

Sautéed jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with crushed red pepper, saffron in a tomato cognac sauce. (can be served over soft polenta or linguine)

Salmone Adriatico

23.95

Sautéed filet of atlantic salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato finished in a beurre blanc sauce

Side Order

Asparagi Parmigiana

10.95

Fresh asparagus oven baked with butter and parmesan cheese

Spinaci Saltati All’ Aglio

7.00

Sautéed fresh spinach in olive oil and garlic

A Taste of Italy

available for your entire party only, please

Four Course Meal

45.00

Pasta, salad, entrée and dessert

Six Course Meal

60.00

Appetizer, pasta, fish, salad, entrée and dessert

Five Course Meal

52.00

Appetizer, pasta, salad, entrée and dessert

Seven Course Meal

70.00

Cold appetizer, hot appetizer, pasta, fish, salad, entrée and dessert

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu a

four course $ 45 per person

First Course

combination of the following pastas:

Agnolotti Alla Panna

Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream sauce

Pasta Fresca Del Cuoco

Chef’s choice of our homemade pasta in a marinara fresh basil sauce

Second Course

Insalata Mista

Fresh field greens tossed with our homemade balsamic dressing

Third Course

choice of one of the following entrees:

Filetto Al Pepe Verde

Sautéed filet mignon with a green peppercorn cognac sauce (prepared medium rare only)

Vitello Verdi

Sautéed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce

Vegetali Alla Griglia

Plate of assorted grilled vegetables

Salmone Adriatico

Sautéed filet of salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato in beurre blanc

Petto Di Pollo Cadoro

Sautéed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce

Fourth Course - Dessert

Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu a

$24.00 per person

First Course

choice of one of the following salads:

Insalata Mista

Prix-fixe-lunch

Insalata Alla Cesare

The classic cesare salad

Second Course - Entrees - Pasta Special

choice of one of the following entrees:

Petto Di Pollo Alla Cad

Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello Al Marsala

Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce

Sogliola Aurora

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce

Salsiccia in Umido

Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta

Third Course - Dessert

Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate

Lunch Menu

Antipasti / Appetizers

Carpaccio Di Manzo

8.95

Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto Del Giorno

8.95

A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily

Peperoni in Bagna Caôda

8.95

Roasted bell peppers double cooked in a sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil

Calamari Fritti

8.95

Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon

Spiedino Di Mozzarella

8.95

An oven baked skewer of bread, fresh mozzarella and tomato finished with a caper, anchovy butter sauce

Insalata Di Calamari

8.95

Marinated calamari in an olive oil, capers and lemon

Zuppa Del Giorno

Homemade Soup of the Day

Priced daily

Insalate / Salads

Insalata Di Spinaci

6.50

Baby spinach with mushrooms and pancetta in a homemade balsamic dressing

Insalata Alla Cesare Con Pollo O Trota Affumicata

9.95

The classic caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken or smoked trout

Insalata Caprese

7.50

Fresh homemade mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh bas

Insalata Mista

6.50

Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing

Insalata Del Cuoco

7.95

Organic baby greens tossed in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts

Insalata Alla Cesare

7.50

The classic cesare salad

Primi / Pastas

Orecchiette Alla Barese

9.50

Pasta with ricotta cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce

Linguine Alle Vongole

11.95

Linguine with clams in a white clam sauce

Gnocchi Al Ragu

9.50

Homemade potato dumpling pasta with a bolognese style meat sauce

Fettuccine Primavera

10.50

Homemade fettuccine with mixed fresh vegetables in cream sauce

Lasagna Al Forno

9.50

Homemade baked pasta, meat and béchamel sauces

Ravioli Di Pollo Con Panna

10.50

Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce

Fettuccine Al Filetto Di Pomodoro

10.50

Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil

Secondi Di Carne / Meats

Lombatine Di Maiale Alla Pizzaiola

10.50

Medallions of pork loin with capers, garlic, oregano, chardonnay in a spicy tomato sauce

Salsiccia in Umido

10.95

Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta

Fracosta Alla Mostarda

15.95

7 oz. pan roasted new york strip in rosemary mustard sauce

Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro

9.50

Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello Al Marsala

13.95

Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce

Secondi Di Pesce / Fish

Sogliola Aurora

11.95

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce

Salmone Al Pepe Rosa

11.95

Sautéed filet of atlantic salmon with pink peppercorns in a dark balsamic vinegar reduction sauce

Calamari Affogati

11.95

Braised squid with tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano served over soft polenta

Italian Lunch Special

available for your entire party

Three Course Meal

24.00

Pasta, entree and dessert

Five Course Meal

32.00

Appetizer, pasta, salad, entrée, and dessert

Four Course Meal

29.00

Pasta, salad, entrée and dessert

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu B

$29.00 per person

First Course

combination of two different pastas chef choice. choice of one of the following options:

Soup of the Day

Calamari Fritti

Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon

Second Course

choice of one of the following salads:

Insalata Mista

Fresh mixed greens with our homemade balsamic dressing

Insalata Alla Cesare

The classic cesare salad

Third Course

choice of one of the following entrees:

Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro

Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello Al Marsala

Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce

Sogliola Aurora

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce

Salsiccia in Umido

Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta

Fourth Course - Dessert

Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu C

$32.00 per person

First Course

choice of one of the following appetizers:

Calamari Fritti

Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon

Antipasto Del Giorno

A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily

Second Course

combination of the following pastas:

Ravioli Di Pollo Con Panna

Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce

Fettuccine Al Filetto Di Pomodoro

Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil

Third Course

choice of one of the following salads:

Insalata Mista

Fresh mixed greens with our homemade balsamic dressing

Insalata Alla Cesare

The classic cesare salad

Fourth Course

choice of one of the following entrees:

Special of the Day

Sogliola Aurora

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce

Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro

Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello Al Marsala

Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce

Fifth Course - Dessert

Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu B

five course $52 per person

Antipasti

Assorted Appetizers

First Course

combination of the following pastas:

Agnolotti Alla Panna

Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream sauce

Pasta Fresca Del Cuoco

Chef’s choice of our homemade pasta in a marinara fresh basil sauce

Second Course

Insalata Mista

Fresh field greens tossed with our homemade balsamic dressing

Third Course

choice of one of the following entrees:

Filetto Al Pepe Verde

Sautéed filet mignon with a green peppercorn cognac sauce (prepared medium rare only)

Vitello Verdi

Sautéed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce

Vegetali Alla Griglia

Plate of assorted grilled vegetables

Salmone Adriatico

Sautéed filet of salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato in beurre blanc sauce

Petto Di Pollo Cadoro

Sautéed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce

Fourth Course - Dessert

Tiramisu

Lady fingers soaked in espresso and marsala wine layered with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate

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