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Antipasti (Appetizers)6 dishes

Calamari Fritti$17.50

Calamari lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara and lemon.

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Empanada$4.00

Choose from beef, ham, and cheese, spinach, eggplant, corn or chicken turnover.

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Garlic Bread$4.00

French bread, sliced, and spread with garlic and butter, then baked in the oven.

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Provoleta Alla Provencial$13.00

Provolone cheese melted with a sliced tomato and our special seasonings.

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Mozzarella Marinara$11.00

Crispy breaded mozzarella in marinara sauce.

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Picada Criolla$17.00

A combination of salami, mortadella, prosciutto, matambre, pepperoncini, olives, provolone, mozzarella.

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Zuppe (Soups)4 dishes

#7 Minestrone D' Asti$6.50

Fresh garden Vegetable Soup

#9 Pasta e Fagioli$6.50

Contains walnuts. Chicken broth with noodles and lime beans in a combination of pesto and marinara sauce.

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#6 Stracciatella Alla Florentina$6.50

Spinach, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, egg noodles and poached egg.

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#8 Di Cappelletti al Brodo$6.50

Chicken broth with handmade tortellini filled with seasoned beef.

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Spaghetti - Freshly Made Pasta3 dishes

#34 Aglio e Olio$15.25

With fresh garlic and olive oil.

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#32 Bolognese$16.50

With our delicious freshly made meat sauce.

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#33 Marinara$15.50

With our flavorful tomato sauce.

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Fettuccine - Freshly Made Pasta6 dishes

#10 Fettuccine Alfredo$17.00

Spinach or egg fettuccine with alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

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#11 Paglia e Fieno$19.50

Combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce, prepared with sliced mushrooms and our freshly made Italian sausage.

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#14 Al Pesto$18.00

Contains walnuts. Egg or spinach fettuccine with our delicious pesto sauce.

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#12 Al Sugo di Pomodoro$16.00

Spinach fettuccine with a light marinara sauce.

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#13 Alla Fantasia$19.50

A combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce prepared with our freshly made Italian sausage and green peas.

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San Remo$19.50

A combination of egg and spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce prepared with ham and green peas.

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Tortellini - Hand made and freshly made Pasta3 dishes

#35 Tortellini Della Casa$19.00

Round pasta filled with flavorful beef, combined with the perfect blend of our delicious pink sauce.

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#35 Pasta Connection Speciale$19.00

Round pasta filled with savory beef, cooked to perfection and covered with alfredo sauce followed by a light topping of meat sauce.

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#35 Creamy Pesto Tortellini$19.00

Contain walnuts. Round pasta filled with meat, combined with a white cream sauce and a velvety pesto sauce.

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Agnelotti - Hand made and freshly made Pasta2 dishes

#37 Sorrentino$19.00

Round pasta filled with ricotta cheese, parsley, and alfredo sauce.

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#36 Romano$19.00

Round pasta filled with savory beef, sautéed with fresh mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.

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Ravioli- Argentine style raviolis made fresh5 dishes

#28 Spinach Ravioli$18.00

Stuffed with spinach cooked to perfection and covered in alfredo sauce, followed by a light topping of marinara.

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#24 Sugo di Carne$17.50

Stuffed with beef and topped with savory bolognese sauce.

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#27 Pesto y Tuco$18.00

Contains walnuts. Stuffed with ricotta cheese, simmered in marinara, and pesto sauce.

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#25 Sugo di Pomodoro$17.50

Stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with marinara sauce.

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#26 Burro e Formaggio$17.00

Stuffed with ricotta, sautéed in butter and Parmesan cheese.

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Pesce (Seafood)6 dishes

#17 Tutto-Mare$22.50

Linguine with clams, shrimps, squid, sole fish, and marinara sauce, simmered with chardonnay wine.

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Salmon$27.00

8 oz. fillet seasoned with garlic, lemon, and our special house blend served with your choice of linguine aglio e olio or sautéed vegetables.

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#16 Al Sugo Divongole Bianco$20.50

Linguine tossed to perfection in white clam sauce, simmered in chardonnay wine.

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Paella-Risotto Alfruto di Mare$23.00

Spanish rice in red clam sauce with green mussels, shrimp, fish, calamari, chicken, peas all simmered with chardonnay wine.

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#15 Al Sugo Divongole Rosso$20.50

Linguine tossed to perfection in red clam sauce, simmered in chardonnay wine.

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Cazuela de Mariscos (Seafood Soup)$23.00

Rich flavors of seafood blend of clams, shrimp, fish, calamari, green mussels simmered in a tomato broth.

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Pollo (Chicken)5 dishes

#60 Chicken Marsala$22.00

Boneless chicken breast with garlic, fresh mushrooms, sautéed in marsala wine. Includes one side dish.

#49 Milanesa de Pollo a Caballo$20.50

Breaded tender chicken breast served with two fried eggs and French fries.

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#61 Chicken Cacciatore$22.00

Chunks of chicken with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and marinara sauce. Includes one side dish.

#62 Chicken Parmigiana$23.00

Breaded chicken breast baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes one side dish.

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Grilled Chicken$20.50

Boneless chicken breast seasoned with garlic, lemon, and our special house blend. Includes one side dish.

Carne (Steak or Beef)8 dishes

#51 Milanesa Parmigiana Alla Napolitana$24.50

Breaded tender beef, with ham, marinara sauce, and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes one side dish.

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#49 Milanesa a Caballo (Beef)$21.50

Breaded tender beef served with two eggs and French fries.

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#52 Parillada Guacha (Grilled BBQ-Asado)$29.00

Beef ribs, argentine-style sausage, a blood sausage and sweet bread. Includes one side dish.

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Asado de Tiras$28.00

Grilled tasty short rib steaks, sliced Argentinean-style. Includes one side dish.

#50 Milanesa Parmigiana$23.50

Breaded tender beef, marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, includes one side dish.

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#55 Entrana (Pampa Skirt Steak)$29.00

Gaucho steak cooked to perfection.

Parrillada Buenos Aires$42.00

Beef rib, chicken breast, skirt steak, includes one side dish.

Bife de Chorizo (New York Steak)$29.00

Includes one side dish.

Sandwiches10 dishes

#57 Sandwich de Milanesa$17.00

Breaded tender beef or chicken with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.

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Sandwich de Entrana (Pampa Skirt Steak)$18.50

With mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.

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Meatball Sandwich$15.25

Meatballs with meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.

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Pastrami Sandwich$16.50

Sliced pastrami, mustard topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

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#54 Sandwich de Matambre$18.00

Freshly made rolled flank steak stuffed with red peppers, eggs, and herbs with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.

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#57 Sandwich de Milanesa Especial$18.00

Breaded tender beef or chicken, with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, ham, and melted mozzarella.

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#56 Sandwich de Prosciutto$18.00

Thinly sliced prosciutto with butter lettuce and tomato.

Sandwich de Entrana Especial$19.50

Pampa skirt steak with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, ham, and melted mozzarella.

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Ultimate Chicken Sandwich$19.00

Char-broiled chicken breast with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo served on a bun. Served with your choice of French fires, sweet potato fries, onion rings, fresh fruits or our soup of the day.

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Sandwich de Chorizo$16.50

Argentinean-style sausage with marinara sauce or chimichurri.

Pizze (Pizzas)5 dishes

Three Toppings Pizza$24.00

Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.

Four Toppings Pizza$24.00

Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.

One Topping Pizza$21.00

Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.

Two Toppings Pizza$21.00

Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.

Cheese Pizza$18.00

Choice of small and medium for an additional charges.

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Insalate (Salads)6 dishes

#1 Antipasto de la Casa$17.50

Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salami, mortadella, provolone, pepperoncini, green beans, butter beans, and garbanzos with special house dressing.

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Chicken Salad$19.50

Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, with green beans, roasted red peppers, and tomatoes. Tossed with mixed greens and Italian dressing.

Tuna Salad (White)$17.50

Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, hard-broiled egg, garbanzos, green beans, butter beans, and sweet red peppers.

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#5 Di Cena (Small Salad)$7.00

Tossed green salad, tomatoes, and carrots, with your choice of: creamy Italian, ranch, Thousand island, or blue cheese.

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad$19.00

Grilled chicken over romaine in a creamy caesar dressing topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

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#4 Chef's Salad$18.00

Fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salami, mortadella, provolone, pepperoncini, sliced hard-broiled egg, green beans, and garbanzos with special house dressing.

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Cannelloni -3 dishes

#23 Manicotti Napoletano$18.50

20 minutes. Filled with ricotta cheese and baked with a white and marinara sauce.

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#21 Di Carne$18.50

20 minutes. Tubular noodles with meat, ricotta, onions, and Parmesan cheese baked with white and bolognese sauce.

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#22 Della Nonna$18.50

20 minutes. Tubular noodles stuffed with spinach and baked with white sauce and ricotta cheese.

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Lasagna -3 dishes

#29 Lasagna di Carne$19.00

20 minutes. Layers of pasta, beef, ricotta, Romano cheese, white sauce, topped with marinara sauce.

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#31 Eggplant Parmigiana$18.50

15 minutes. Fried eggplant baked with white sauce and marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.

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#30 Lasagna Verde$19.00

Vegetarian, 20 minutes. Layers of pasta, spinach, vegetables, ricotta, white cream sauce, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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Taglierini-4 dishes

#38 Tetrazzini$21.00

Pasta with chopped chicken, fresh mushrooms, and a combination of white alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection.

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#18 Con Salsiccia$19.50

Sliced Argentinian-style sausage, green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, sautéed in olive oil and our marinara sauce.

#20 Alla Puttanesca$19.50

Fresh garlic, black olives, capers, fresh mushrooms, a touch of chili pepper all sautéed with olive oil.

#19 Alla Mamma Mia$19.50

Mixed with artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese sautéed in butter sauce.

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Especialidades Argentinas (Argentine Specialties)2 dishes

#39 Polenta$18.50

Corn meal served with Argentinean-style sausage and meat sauce.

#59 Gnocchi (only available on the 29th of the month)$18.00

PLEASE READ!!!!!! We only make gnocchi on the 29th of the month. They are made fresh and its a Pasta Connection as well as a Argentine/Italian Tradition to only eat on the 29th of the month.

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Pizze Della Casa (House Pizzas)6 dishes

Chicken Alfredo Pizza$25.00

20 minutes. Pizza topped with chicken, Italian cheese, green onions, and alfredo sauce.

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Argentinean Pizza$24.00

Roasted red peppers, ham, mozzarella cheese, and green olives.

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Meat Lovers Pizza$24.00

Italian sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, and ham.

Vegetarian Pizza$25.00

Artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, onions, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil.

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Fugaza$22.00

Fresh mozzarella and seasoned onions.

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Fugazetta$32.00

One hour preparation time. An Argentine favorite with fresh mozzarella, ham, onions piled high with our house seasoning.

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Additional Sides4 dishes

Side of Meatballs$7.00

Meatballs topped with marinara sauce.

Chorizo Argentino$7.50

Freshly made Argentinean style sausage with marinara sauce.

Sautéed Vegetables$7.00

Sautéed seasonal vegetables.

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Morcilla$7.50

Pork, blood sausage.

Dolce (Dessert)9 dishes

Tiramisu$9.00

Freshly made lady fingers, dipped in espresso, layered in mascarpone cheese and topped with chocolate.

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Flan$9.00

Freshly made custard topped with whipped cream and ducle de leche

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Panqueques de Dulce de leche$9.00

Two crepes filled with warm and delicious dulce de leche

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Pasta Frola$7.50

Freshly made Argentine style pie filled with dulce de membrillo

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Pastelito della Nonna$9.00

Warm and delicious pastry filled with membrillo topped with vanilla ice cream

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Spumoni Ice Cream$9.00

Three-flavor ice cream with chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream and served with a ladyfinger biscuit.

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Alfajor$6.50

Argentine cookie covered in dark chocolate filled with dulce de leche

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Canoli$9.00
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Cheesecake$9.00

Creamy and rich cheesecake served with chocolate syrup.

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Beverages16 dishes

Diet Coke 16 oz.$3.50

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

Coke 16 oz$3.50

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

Ice Tea 16 oz.$3.50
Apple Juice 16 oz.$4.00
Bottled Water 1 liter$4.50
Chocolate Milk 16 oz.$4.25
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Coffee 16 oz.$3.50
Cranberry juice 16 oz.$4.00
Milk 16oz$4.00
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Pelgrino 1 liter$8.50

Sparkling mineral water in a 1-liter bottle.

Perrier 1 liter$8.50

Effervescent sparkling water in a 1-liter bottle.

Pink Grapefruit Juice 16 oz.$4.00
Pink Lemonade 16 oz.$3.50
Sprite 16 oz.$3.50

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Decaf Coffee 16 oz.$3.50
Orange Juice 16 oz.$4.00

Freshly squeezed orange juice, rich in citrus flavor, served in a 16 oz. portion.