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