A Symphony of Flavors
— Taste the Future at Encore —
First Courses
$17
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Fresh ‘Icy Blue” mussels from Prince Edward’s Island sautéed with shallots and garlic, deglazed with white wine, and simmered in a spicy marinara sauce. Finished with butter and fresh basil. Served with garlic toast. (GF with no bread)
$17
• Also available in roasted garlic and herb, white wine butter sauce
$15
Burrata and Heirloom Tomatoes
A mix of freshly diced, pickled, and blistered tomatoes tossed with imported Italian olive oil, red vinegar, and fresh basil. Topped with creamy Burrata cheese and garnished with balsamic glaze. Served with garlic toast. (GF with no garlic bread)
$15
$24
Calamari Frito Misto
Mixed garden vegetables and domestic calamari marinated, dusted with seasoned flour, and flash-fried. Tossed with sea salt, crushed red pepper, and diced lemon confit.
$24
$14
Eggplant Rollatini
Tender eggplant sliced, battered, and pan-fried. Rolled around whipped ricotta, fresh herb, and Parmesan filling. Covered in San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella, and baked. Finished with olive oil, crispy basil, and Grana Padano cheese.
$14
$21
Flash Fried Oysters
Six fresh shucked oysters marinated with herbs, cracked pepper, and lemon zest. Lightly dusted and fried, served on fresh lemon aioli, garnished with microgreens and caviar.
$21
$14
Smothered Meatballs
Sterling silver ground beef and Fontanini ground sausage blended into rustic meatballs, pan-fried, and simmered in marinara sauce. Topped with extra sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and crispy basil.
$14
$24
Beef Carpaccio
Espresso-rubbed beef tenderloin sliced paper-thin and served raw. Garnished with whipped Parmesan crema, porcini dust, and shallot rings.
$24
Salads
$12
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine hearts, homemade Caesar dressing, and fresh grated Grana Padano Parmesan. Tossed with warm garlic bread croutons. *(GF with no croutons)*
$12
• White anchovies upon request (no charge)
$15
Can't "Beet" This Salad (GF)
Roasted golden and red beets, poached asparagus, and roasted red peppers tossed with white balsamic and Campari vinaigrette. Served over whipped goat cheese and herb spread, garnished with toasted pistachios and microgreens.
$15
$14
Italian Wedge (GF)
Crispy wedge of lettuce topped with creamy Gorgonzola and herb dressing, blistered cherry tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, pickled onions, and banana pepper rings. Garnished with crumbled Gorgonzola.
$14
Main Courses
$32
Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh pasta sheets with seasoned ricotta cheese mix, Italian cheese blend, and slow-cooked Bolognese meat sauce. Baked in San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.
$32
$59
Seabass Campari
Chilean seabass pan-seared and topped with crushed orange and herb crust. Served over risotto verde with peas, asparagus, and baby spinach. Garnished with Campari, orange, and cream reduction. (GF with no crust)
$59
$26
Rigatoni and Vodka Sauce
Sautéed shallots, San Danielle prosciutto, mixed wild mushrooms, and baby peas deglazed with Ketel One vodka. Simmered with crushed San Marzano tomatoes, cream, and Calabrian chiles. Finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
$26
• Add Chicken $7
• Add Italian Sausage $7
• Add Shrimp $12
$32
Grandma’s Sunday Gravy
Slow-cooked shredded beef short ribs, mild Italian sausage, and meatballs simmered in tomato gravy. Served over fresh pasta, topped with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and crispy basil.
$32
$48
Linguini Pescatore
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and lobster tail meat sautéed with garlic and deglazed with white wine. Simmered in a spicy seafood and tomato sauce. Served over tuxedo pasta and garnished with fresh basil. (Gluten-free pasta available)
$48
$32
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms and shallots in Marsala wine sauce. Finished with butter and fresh herbs. Served with broccoli rabe and roasted potato medley.
$32
• Substitute spaghetti or rigatoni or gluten-free pasta upon request
$42
Northside’s Potato Gnocchi and Beef Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin seared and sautéed with roasted mushrooms, garlic, and shallots. Deglazed with Sherry wine and light truffle cream sauce. Tossed with baby spinach, caramelized Yukon gold potato gnocchi, and Parmesan cheese.
$42
$29
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded with Parmesan and herbed focaccia crumbs, pan-fried, and simmered in marinara sauce. Topped with Grana Padano and mozzarella, served over spaghetti, and garnished with crispy basil.
$29
$59
Veal Chop Marsala’ish
Bone-in veal rib chop, pan-seared and roasted. Served with imported spaghetti sautéed in garlic and olive oil with broccoli rabe. Topped with wild mushrooms, shallots, and prosciutto in Marsala wine sauce.(GF if sub potato hash for pasta)
$59
$69
Tuscan Style Ribeye (GF)
22 oz prime beef, seasoned with sea salt and cracked pepper, broiled for a charred crust. Finished with fresh herbs, preserved lemon, and olive oil. Served with Italian-style potato hash and roasted asparagus.
$69
• Add 3 sautéed shrimp in lemon, white wine, and butter sauce $12
Items marked with an “*” are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.