ANTIPASTO
Antipasto ~ a selection of Italian savories
9
Calamari Grigliata ~ grilled calamari served over lemon dressed arugula
7
Ravioli di Zucca ~ homemade pasta filled with butternut squash
served with butter sage
8
Insalata Caprese ~ plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil
drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
7
Bruschetta ~ toasted Italian bread with fresh tomatoes,

basil, garlic and olive oil
6

Zuppa di Lenticchie 6

Zuppa del Giorno 6

INSALATA
Insalata Misto ~ seasonal greens, fresh tomato, cucumber and red onion with
olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
6
Insalata Spinaci ~ spinach greens with apples, pears, blue cheese and toasted
walnuts in a honey-lemon vinaigrette
7
Insalata Cesare ~ chopped romaine tossed in a caesar dressing with parmigiano
croutons and shaved asiago cheese
7
Insalata Ernesto ~ roasted peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, shaved asiago
cheese, olives, and toasted pinenuts over a bed of mixed greens in an
olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
8

Splitting charge ~ 1 for salads
Splitting charge ~ 4 for entrees & pastas

ENTREES
Osso Buco ~ slow roasted veal shank accompanied by a classic risotto milanese
28
Vitello del Giorno ~ chef's daily selection of veal scallopine with
roasted garlic mashed potatoes 22
Pollo Sienese ~ chicken breast with porcini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in
marsala wine sauce served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
17
Cotoletta Milanese ~ thinly pounded breaded boneless pork chop topped with a
lemon dressed arugula tomato salad
22
Torta di Granchio ~ jumbo lump and sweet claw meat crabcake served with
mushroom risotto and Dijon cream sauce on the side
19
Cioppino ~ traditional Italian seafood stew with shrimp, scallops,
clams and fresh fish served with toasted Italian bread
21
Vegetale Napoleon ~ fried eggplant, sauteed spinach, plum tomatoes,
roasted peppers, grilled zucchini, and parmigiano layered
with lentil polenta
16
Salmone alla Griglia ~ grilled salmon with basil pesto served
with mushroom risotto
18

Broccoli Rabe 8

Swiss Chard 6

String Bean Salad 7

PASTA
Fettuccine Bolognese ~ resh handmade fettucine in a classic bolognese sauce
with pork, beef, cream, tomato and a touch of nutmeg
17
Orecchiette ~ little ear shaped pasta with ground sausage and
broccoli rabe in a red or white wine sauce
16
Penne Primavera ~ penne with chicken, carrots, spinach, tomato,
bell pepper with garlic and oil.
15
Cappellini Fra Diavolo ~ sea scallops and shrimp served over angle
hair pasta in a spicy tomato sauce
18
Linguine con Vongole ~ linguine with fresh and chopped clams in
a white wine sauce
17

Beverages

* an 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.

BYOB Policy.

While Ernesto's 1521 Cafe does have a liquor license we do allow patrons to bring their own wine at a $5.00 corkage fee per 750ml bottle. This pertains to wine only. Additional charges for larger wine bottles may apply.