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BAR CRUDO : RAW BAR

OYSTERS

chefs selections change daily, Rose mignonette

3 ea

LITTLENECKS

native clams served on half shell

1.5 ea

SHRIMP

U-12 Gulf shrimp cocktail

3 ea

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ANTIPASTI : FIRST PLATES

BEET RISOTTO

creamy arborio rice, red beets, goat cheese, light cream, touch of butter

9

BURRATA

roasted red peppers, grape tomato, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic reduction, lemon EVOO

14

GRILLED ROMAINE

charred hearts of romaine, bacon, red onion, tomato, parmesan, crouton, anchovy aioli

12

CUCINA

warm spinach salada w/cherry tomato, shaved parmesan, prosciutto di parma, warm lemon vinaigrette

10

MOMENTO

soup of the day, chefs selection

4 | 6

MEAT & CHEESE

chefs selections of cured meats, assorted italian cheeses, crostini, fig compote, marinated mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives

19

CALAMARI

rings & tenticles deep fried w/a lemon garlic aioli, roasted red pepper relish, marinara

11

KALE CAESER

baby kale tossed w/our house dressing, white anchovy, focaccia crouton, shaved parmasan, cracked black pepper

8

MEATBALL

10 oz house made meatball, marinara, ricotta, mixed greens w/balsamic

9

CLAM ZUPPA

hot italian sausage, onions, littleneck clams, spicy tomato broth, grilled focaccia

12

THE DON

sauteed mussels w/a spicy marinara clam broth, fresh herbs & crostini

10

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PIZZE : PIZZA

-all made w/ Caputo "00" flour, hand stretched to order & baked in our wood fired oven, served uncut (GF pizzas available) 

MARGHERITA

fresh mozzarella, EVOO, fresh basil, San Marzano tomato sauce

12

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

creamy goat cheese spread, pancetta, shaved brussels sprouts, red onion

14

CLAM CASINO

garlic white sauce, chopped clams, bacon, native littlenecks, mozzarella

17

BIANCA

roasted yellow & orange peppers, EVOO, caramelized onions, olives, parmesan

13

BOLOGNESE

veal, beef & pork ragu, mozzarella, shaved parmesan

16

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PRIMI : PASTA

-all pasta is made fresh in house, gluten free options available-
-all pasta available in half or full portions-

SHRIMP AGLIOE OLIO

anchovy, garlic, olives, banana peppers, shrimp, broccoli rabe, linguine

13 | 24

FRA DIAVOLO

littlenecks, mussels, cod, scallops, shrimp, onions, garlic, spicy-marinara-clam stock, tagliatelle

31

BOLOGNESE

"classic ragu" w/beef,pork, & veal, crushed tomato, touch of cream, parmesan, angel hair

12 | 22

MUSHROOM RAGU

mushroom medley, blended stock, sage butter, tomato, fresh pappadelle

9 | 17

VONGOLE

native littlenecks, chopped clams, fresh herbs, garlic, white wine, fresh linguine

10 | 19

SAUSAGE & PEAS

sweet italian ground sausage, sweet peas, light tomato gravy, fresh long ziti

9 | 17

PUTTANESCA

Tonno tuna, capers, olives, anchovy, garlic, tomato, fresh tagliatelle

10 | 18

ESCAROLE & BEANS

cannellini beans, escarole, pancetta, parmesan, fresh rigatoni

10 | 17

MARINARA

house tomato sauce, fresh radiatore, 10oz house meatball

9 | 18

EGGPLANT RAVIOLI

roasted eggplant stuffed pasta, pink vodka tomato cream, roasted asparagus, fresh basil

9 | 17

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SECONDI : MAIN DISHES

MILANESE

choice of chicken or veal breaded, pan fried, lemon vinaigrette salad, aioli, side pasta

22 | 26

COD PIZZAIOLA

baked cod topped w/a fresh oregano, chunky tomato sauce w/red pepper flakes, daily potato & vegetable

21

OSSO BUCCO

four hour slow braised pork shank, chunky vegetables, gremolata, creamy polenta

27

VEAL CHOP

grilled 14 oz bone in veal chop, sweet onion & crimini mushroom demi, sweet potato risotto, balsamic

29

RIBEYE

grilled 14oz cnter cut ribeye, lemon infused EVOO, smoking rosemary, mashed & vegetable

31

BRICK CHICKEN

1/2 chicken brick seared on a slab of Himalayan salt rock, sweet potato, roasted red peppers, crispy shallots

23

MEATBALL "BURGER"

10oz house made meatball on brioche roll, pan-fried kale, provolone, truffle fries

18

PORK CHOP

two grilled chops pan seared & topped w/vinegar peppers, roasted organic purple fingerling potato

23

CIOPPINO

classic "Italian fish stew" w/littlenecks, mussels, scallops, shrimp, white fish, grilled focaccia

29

SALMON PICCATA

grilled Atlantic salmon, lemon caper risotto, asparagus, lemon butter, fried leeks

23

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CUCINA CLASSICS

SORRENTO

choice of chicken or veal parmesan layered w/ricotta, eggplant, fresh herbs, house marinara, side pasta

24 | 29

SUNDAY GRAVY

(available everyday) w/a 10 oz meatball, sausage link, pepperoni stick, braised short rib

24

CHICKEN or VEAL MARSALA

pan seared w/crimini mushrooms, marsala wine, demi, butter, potato & vegetable

20 | 23

BAKED SEAFOOD

cod, shrimp, scallops, little necks, white wine, lemon butter, baked "casserole style", house crumb, potato vegetable

28

CHICKEN or VEAL PARMESAN

flour, egg, breadcrumb & deep fried, topped w/mozzarella & house marinara

19 | 23

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

fresh skinless floured, egg, breadcrumb, deep fried, mozzarella, house made marinara

18

SOLE FRANCAISE

fresh dayboat catch, flour, egg, pan-seared w/a lemon & whitewine butter, fresh parsley, potato / vegetable

22

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KITCHEN HOURS  

MON - CLOSED

TUES - CLOSED

WED & THURS - 4 pm - 9 pm 

FRI - 4pm - 10 pm

SAT - 4pm - 10 pm 

SUN - 4pm - 8pm

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   555 Atwood Ave Cranston, RI  |  (401)944-2500  |  info@cucinarusticari.com

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