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    OUR PHILOSOPHY ON FOOD + DRINKS

    Committed to creating a warm and comforting environment, we believe that good food is at the core of this most basic experience.

    Our menu consists of long time favorite dishes accompanied by seasonal splashes ensuring the most enticing menu at a most affordable price. We believe its our creative twist combined with home made items and the fresheset ingredients, that makes Blue Grotto unlike any other restaurant.

    Whether by the glass or bottle, red or white, Blue Grotto has an exceptional list of wines. Our signature cocktails are created by our amazing bartenders – with the freshest ingredients and a respect for tradition and an innovative twist.

    LUNCH MENU
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    Antipasti
    Calamari Fritti 9. Arancini di Risotto 8.
    Fried breaded baby squid tossed with sun dried tomatoes, basil, cherry peppers & balsamic dressing Crispy risotto balls blended with gorgonzola cheese served over tomato basil sauce
    Cozze in Brodo 10. Bruschetta Trio 10.
    PEI mussels simmered in a fennel and sweet onion broth, finished with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with grilled garlic crostini House made ricotta with sweet and spicy pepperdew jam, white beans with pancetta, chopped vine ripe tomatoes with garlic & basil, all served over grilled garlic crostini
    Pasticcino di granchi 12 Antipasto Misto 14
    Jumbo lump meat crab cake drizzled with lemon aioli Chef’s choice of assorted meats, cheeses & vegetables
    Zuppa
    Zuppa del Giorno 5. Zuppa di Gamberi e Aragosta 7.
    Our daily preparation Homemade shrimp & lobster bisque
    Insalate
    Insalata Caprese 9. Insalata di Pere 9.
    Layers of vine ripe tomato and house made mozzarella finished with balsamic reduction and EVO Sliced pears & crumbled goat cheese with mixed greens & candied pecans tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette
    Insalata di Panazalla 7. Insalata Cesare 8.
    Tomatoes, croutons, cucumbers and baby greens tossed in a red onion vinaigrette Romaine, radicchio & croutons, tossed in a house made anchovy dressing
    Panini E Pizza
    All of our sandwiches are served with house made fries.
    Pizza pere 12. Pizza funghi 11.
    White pizza topped with Prosciutto di Parma,crumbled gorgonzola,think sliced bosc pears, finished with aged balsamic White pizza with roasted wild mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese, and drizzled with aged balsamic
    Pizza rocola 11. Pizza bolognese 12.
    White pizza topped with fresh house made mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, and wild arugula House bolognese sauce, pomodoro, and shredded mozzarella finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
    Panino pollo 9. Panino calabria 9.
    Grilled chicken breast,crispy wild arugula and shaved red onion, on a toasted ciabatta Thinly sliced sweet soppresatta and extra sharp provolone,on a toasted ciabatta with fresh baby greens,and a pepper dew jam
    Panino filetto 12.
    Grilled tenderloin tips,sliced thin and topped with gorgonzola cheese on a toasted ciabatta with wild arugula and aged balsamic
    Pasta
    Ravioli di Ricotta 15. Pappardella Bolognese 15.
    House made ricotta stuffed ravioli with plum tomato fondue, a touch of roasted garlic and finished with fresh herbs Our signature meat sauce, simmered with pomodoro and a touch of cream tossed with papperdella pasta and garnished with shaved ricotta salata
    Spaghetti alla Carbonara 14. Agnolotti con Aragosta 16.
    Crispy pancetta and sweet peas in a rich parmesan cream sauce tossed with spaghetti House made lobster ravioli served in a pink sherry cream sauce with fresh basil
    Spaghetti con Vongole 15. Gamberi e Scampi 16.
    Baby clams sautéed in a white wine garlic sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh oregano Gulf shrimp poached in a garlic butter sauce served over capellini with shaved asparagus
    Gnocchi Al Forno 14.
    House made potato gnocchi tossed with pomodoro sauce and basil topped with fresh mozzarella and baked golden brown
    Secondi Piatti
    Risotto al Golfo 18. Pettini con Pistacchio 18.
    Native scallops, Gulf shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels & baby clams, simmered with cherry tomatoes and folded with our house made basil pesto risotto Pan seared pistachio encrusted sea scallops topped with a lemon white wine butter sauce, garnished with a wild arugula and lemon salad
    Merluzzo al Forno 16. Salmone 17.
    Oven roasted cod loin with a jumbo lump crab stuffing finished with lemon butter sauce, served over grilled asparagus Pan seared crispy skin salmon, topped with a jumbo lump crab salsa and served over grilled asparagus
    Vitellina Saltimbocca 17. Pollo alla Parmigiana 12.
    Veal scaloppine sautéed in a white wine demi-glace, topped with Prosciutto di Parma, sage, house made mozzarella, served with oven roasted potatoes Extra thin breaded chicken cutlets baked with mozzarella & asiago cheese, finished with house pomodoro and penne pasta in a tomato basil sauce
    Pollo alla Marsala 12.
    Sautéed chicken breast & wild mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce, served with penne pasta

    DINNER MENU  
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    ANTIPASTI
    Calamari Fritti 9.   Arancini di Risotto 8.
    Fried breaded baby squid tossed with sun dried tomatoes, basil, cherry peppers & balsamic vinegar   Crispy risotto balls blended with gorgonzola cheese served over tomato basil sauce
    Cozze in Brodo 10.   Bruschetta Trio 9.
    PEI mussels simmered in a fennel and sweet onion broth, finished with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with grilled garlic crostini   House made ricotta with sweet and spicy pepperdew jam, white beans with pancetta, chopped vine ripe tomatoes with garlic & basil, all served over grilled garlic crostini
    Pasticcino di granchi 12   Antipasto CALDO 16
    Three umbo lump meat crab cakes, garnished with wild arugula & drizzled with lemon aioli   Breaded fresh mozzarella, garlic shrimp, arancini, jumbo lump crab cake, fried calamari
    Filetto Di Diana 12.   MozzarellA Fritta 9.
    Beef tenderloin and portabella mushrooms sautéed in a brandy dijon sauce, over grilled garlic bread   House made fresh mozzarella lightly coated in seasoned panko crumbs, fried golden brown and served over house pomodoro sauce
    Salume e Formaggi 14.   Tre FunGhi 11.
    Chefs choice of imported meats, cheeses, olives & marinated vegetables, served with crostini   Trio of oven roasted portabella mushrooms caps stuffed with; lump crabmeat and Italian bread crumbs, balsamic onions and goat cheese, and sweet Italian sausage and bell pepper.
    PIZZA ALLA GRIGLIA 9.    
    Mini grilled pizza topped with Proscuitto di Parma, shredded mozzarella, crumbled gorgonzola,roasted figs and finished with aged balsamic    
         
    ZUPPA
    Zuppa del Giorno 5.   Zuppa di Gamberi e Aragosta 7.
    Our daily preparation     Homemade shrimp & lobster bisque  
     
    INSALATE
    Insalata Caprese 9.   Insalata di Pere 9.
    Layers of vine ripe tomato and house made mozzarella finished with balsamic reduction and EVOO   Sliced pears & crumbled goat cheese with mixed greens & candied pecans tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette
    Insalata di Panzanella 7.   Insalata Caesar 8.
    Tomatoes, croutons, cucumbers and baby greens tossed in a red onion vinaigrette   Romaine, radicchio & croutons, tossed in a house made anchovy dressing
         
    PASTA
    Ravioli di Ricotta 21.   Pappardelle Bolognese 19.
    House made ricotta stuffed ravioli with plum tomato fondue, a touch of roasted garlic and finished with fresh herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano
      Our signature meat sauce, simmered with pomodoro and a touch of cream tossed with papperdella pasta and garnished with shaved ricotta salata
    Spaghetti alla Carbonara 18.   Agnolotti con Aragosta 25.
    Crispy pancetta and sweet peas in a rich parmesan and egg cream sauce tossed with spaghetti   House made lobster ravioli served in a pink sherry cream sauce and garnished with fresh butter poached lobster
    Spaghetti con Vongole 19.   Gamberi e Aragosta Scampi 25.
    Baby clams sautéed in a white wine garlic sauce with roasted plum tomatoes & fresh oregano   Gulf shrimp & fresh lobster poached in a garlic butter sauce served over capellini with shaved asparagus
    Gnocchi Al Forno 18.   Gnocchi Casalinga 19.
    House made potato gnocchi tossed with pomodoro sauce and basil topped with fresh mozzarella and baked golden brown   House made sweet potato gnocchi tossed in a brandy cream sauce with shaved fennel, Vidalia onion and finished with baby spinach
    Lasagna di Vegetali 18.      
    Breaded eggplant, squash & zucchini layered with marinara, pesto & three cheeses
       
         
    PESCE
    Risotto al Golfo 25.   Pettini con Pistacchio 26.
    Native scallops, Gulf shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels & baby clams, simmered with cherry tomatoes and folded with our house made basil pesto risotto   Pan seared pistachio encrusted sea scallops topped with a lemon white wine butter sauce, garnished with a wild arugula and lemon salad
    Merluzzo al Forno 23.   Salmone 24.
    Oven roasted cod loin with a jumbo lump crab stuffing finished with lemon butter sauce and served over grilled asparagus   Pan seared crispy skin salmon topped with a jumbo lump crab salsa and served over grilled asparagus
    cioppino 29.      
    Gulf shrimp, native scallops, fresh lobster meat, Prince Edward Island mussels & baby clams simmered in savory tomato, fennel and sweet onion broth, served over grilled garlic crostini    
         
    POLLO E CARNE
    Vitellina Saltimbocca 25.   Vitellina alla Regina 28.
    Veal scaloppine sautéed in a white wine demi-glace topped with Prosciutto di Parma, sage & house made fresh mozzarella, served with roasted potatoes
      Veal scaloppine Sautéed in a pink sherry cream sauce, served with penne pasta and garnished with fresh butter poached lobster meat
    Coniglio Cacciatore 26.   Pollo Alla Parmigiana 19.
    Slow roasted rabbit with peppers, sweet onions, sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs, served over crispy polenta   Extra thin breaded chicken cutlets baked with mozzarella & asiago cheese, finished with house pomodoro and penne pasta
    Pollo Alla Marsala 19.   Costoletta alla Valdostana 29.

    Sautéed chicken breast & wild mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce, served with penne pasta

      16oz breaded veal chop stuffed with Prosciutto di Parma and fontina cheese, served with oven roasted potatoes and a porcini mushroom sauce
    Osso Buco alla Marsala 26.   Bistecca alla Mama 28.
    Provimi veal shank braised in a rich marsala demi-glace served over creamy saffron orzo & topped with a citrus gremolata   Grilled 14oz Sirloin steak, topped with a white wine garlic butter and pepperoncini, served with oven roasted potatoes
    Filetto Di Manzo 29.   Fettine Alla Regina 32.
    Grilled 10 oz. filet mignon served over crispy polenta, with whipped gorgonzola butter and a barolo wine reduction  

    Thin sliced beef tenderloin sautéed in a pink sherry cream sauce, served with penne pasta and garnished with fresh butter poached lobster meat

     
    contorni 5.
    Polenta   Asparagi alla Griglia
    Crispy herb dusted polenta with a roasted garlic aioli   Grilled asparagus with virgin olive oil and sea salt
    Broccoli di Rabe   Crema di Orzo
    Sautéed broccoli rabe with shaved garlic and a touch of hot pepper
      Orzo pasta with three cheeses and cracked black pepper
    RISOTTO   Cavoli Di Bruxelles
    Creamy risotto with parmigiano reggiano cheese
      pan roasted brussel sprouts, with crispy pancetta
         

    Drink List
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    cocktails
             
    songo sangria 9.   bella tramonto bellini 9.
    Our signature recipe offered in red, white or blue
      Sparkling Mionetto Il Rose poured over chambord and peach puree
    SUPER TUSCAN MARTINI 12.   pomaberry daiquiri 10.
    Premium vodka joins forces with a Brancaia "Tre" super tuscan reduction slightly sweetened, resulting in a deep wine flavored cocktail with a kick, a wine lovers martini   Myers Dark rum, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice with splashes of; pomegranate, cranberry and grapefruit juice
    azzurra doile 9.   espresso martini 12.
    premium vodka soaked in pineapple shaken, with a dash of blue curacao   Premium vanilla vodka. baliey’s, frangelico and freshly brewed espresso
    POMEGRANATE MARTINI 9.   VENETIAN SUNSET MIMOSA 8.
    premium raspberry vodka with fresh pomegranate juice and a splash of cranberry   Clean slate risleing wine, orange juice with splashes of sprite and grenidine
    ITALIAN MARGHERITA 12.   ANTIPASTI BLOODY MARY 12.
    patron silver, triple sec, and, amaretto with sweet and sour topped off with a sugar or salted rim   Kettle one vodka, our homemade mix, dressed with a skewer of celery, green olives, lemons, limes and pepperoni
     
    White Wine By The Glass
    Canaletto Prosecco 7./35.   Antinori Orvieto 8./32.
    Beringer White Zinfindale 7./28.   Clean Slate Reisling 8./32.
    Sartori Pinot Grigio 8./32.   Josh Cellars Chardonnay 9./36.
    Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 13./52.   Benzinger "Organic" Chardonnay 12./48.
    Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 9./36.   Condudrum Meritage 12./48.
    Terradora Di paolo Fiano 9./36.   Batasiolo Moscato 8./32.
     
    Red Wine By The Glass
    Folonari Valpolicella 8./32.   Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz 8./32.
    Candoni Merlot 8./32.   Punto Final Malbec 9./36.
    Avalon Merlot 10./40.   Napa Ridge Zindandel 9./36.
    Irony Pinot Noir 9./36.   Allegrini "Palazzo" Baby Amarone 12./48.
    Piccini Chianto Classico 10./40.   Huntington Cabernet 8./32.
    Ruffino Ducale Tan Chianti 15./60.   Chateau St. Michelle Cabernet 12./48.
    Tutto Bene Super Tuscan 8./32.   Damilano "Le Cinque Vigne" Barolo 15./60.
    Brancaia "Tre" Super Tuscan 12./48.      
     
    Wine Flights
    Not sure which wine to try? How about one of our custom flights below to help you decide which you like the best. We would be happy to create a custom flight for you as well.
    Autum In Italy 9.   No Rhyme Or Reisling 10.
    Canaletto Prosecco, Antinori Orvieto Sartori Pinot Grigio   Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, Terradoro di Paolo Fiano, Clean Slate Reisling
    Taste Of Tuscany 12.   Go Big Or Go Home 15.
    Tutto Bene, Piccini Chianti Classico, Brancaia "Tre"   Allegrini "Palazzo della Torre, Damilano ‘Le Cinque Vigne" Barolo, Chateau St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
         
       

    Full Wine List
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    *Read menu from left to right. Begin with Sparking, continue to Half Bottles & finish with Full Bottles.
             
    Sparkling   Italian red (continued)
    Monetto Il Rose Prosecco 10.   Ruffino Ducale Tan Chianti Classico 60.
    Moet White Label Champagne 40.   Ruffino Ducale Gold Chianti Classico 80.
    Martini & Rossi Asti 35.   Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 50.
    Canaletto Prosecco 35.   Falesco Montiano Merloti 45.
    Nando Asti Spumante Asti 35.   Brancaia “Illatria” Super Tuscan 95.
    Moet & Chandon Champagne 70.   Brancaia “IL Blu” Super Tuscan 90.
    Moet Nectar Champagne 75.   Banfi “Centine” Super Tuscan 32.
    Vueve Cliquot Yellow Champagne 95.   Gaja “Magari” Super Tuscan 130.
    Mumm Napa Sparkling 50.   Gaja “Promis” Super Tuscan 80.
          San Felice “Vigorello” Super Tuscan 95.
          Batasiolo Dolcetto 40.
    HALF BOTTLES: WHITE     Buglioni Valpolicella 48.
    Honig Sauvignon Blanc 30.   Tommasi Ripasso 50.
    Grgich Hills Chardonnay 35.   Cesari Amarone 75.
          Tommasi Ca’Florian Amarone 100.
    HALF BOTTLES: RED     Tommasi Classico Amarone 110.
    Campaccio Super Tuscan 45.   Zenato Amarone 95.
    Bacio Divino Metitage 55.   Damilano "Le Cinque Vigne" Barolo 60.
    Duckhorn “Paraduxx” Zinfandel 35.   Gaja "Dagromis" Barolo 145.
    J Lohr Seven Oaks Cab Sauv 19.   Pio Cesare Barolo 115.
          Fanti Brunello 125.
    FULL BOTTLES OF WINE   La Poderina Brunello 110.
    ITALIAN WHITE     Sensi Brunello 75.
    Alois Lageader Pinot Bianco 32.   Allegrini "Villa Giona" Cabernet Blend 120.
    Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino 40.      
    Ca Monti Pinot Grigio 45.      
    Pighin “Friulli” Pinot Grigio 35.   CALIFORNIA RED  
    Pighin “Collio” Pinot Grigio 45.   Seghesio Barbera 60.
    Terradora di Paola Falanghina 38.   David Bruce “Russian River” Pinot Noir 70.
    Feudi Greco di Tufo Greco 45.   David Bruce “Central Coast” Pinot Noir 70.
    Antinori “Bramito” Chardonnay 40.   Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir 35.
    Arancio Grillo Orvieto 32.   The Crusher Pinot Noir 35.
          Bacio Divino Sangiovese/Cabernet 125.
    CALIFORNIA WHITE     Pazzo Sangiovese/Cabernet 64.
    Bealieau Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 40.   Blackstone Merlot 36.
    Estancia Pinot Grigio 38.   Duckhorn Merlot 80.
    Cline Viogner 34.   Rutherford Hills Merlot 58.
    Benzinger “Organic” Chardonnay 48.   Stonestreet Merlot 48.
    Beringer Chardonnay 42.   Cosentino “The Zin” Zinfandel 48.
    The Crusher Chardonnay 36.   Edizione “Pannino” Zinfandel 70.
    Geyser Peak Chardonnay 40.   Renwood Sierra Series Zinfandel 29.
    Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 40.   Seghesio Zinfandel 50.
    Bernardus Chardonnay 48.   Steele “Pacini” Zinfandel 48.
          The Crusher Petite Sirah 45.
    ITALIAN RED   Bv Georges Latour Cab Sauv 90.
    Marcarini Barbera 42.   Hess Collection Cab Sauv 90.
    Antinori Riserva Chianti 70.   J Lohr “Seven Oaks” Cab Sauv 34.
    Rocco Delle Macie Chianti 40.   Joseph Phelps Cab Sauv 80.
    San Felice “Il Poggio” Chianti Classico 80.   The Crusher Cab Sauv 36.
    Nozzolle Riserva Chianti Classico 50   Raymond “Generations” Cab Sauv 110.
    Piccini Chianti Classico 40.   Sebastiani Cab Sauv 70.
             
             

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    04 antinori "Solaia" Super Tuscan
    195   03 antinori "Solaia" Super Tuscan 195
    05 Antinori "tignanello" Super Tuscan
    150   04 Brancaia "il blu" Super Tuscan
    125
    01 Merryvale "profile" Meritage
    175   06 Gaja "Magari" Super Tuscan
    130
    3 Sette Ponti "Oreno" Super Tuscan
    140   02 tenuta san guido "barrua" Carignano
    85
    03 Gaja "dagromis" Barolo
    145   01 Altesino "Montosoli" Brunello
    135
    04 Banfi "Poggio alle Mura" Brunello
    130   05 Gaja "Pieve Santa Restituta" Brunello
    160
    0 Siro Pacenti Brunello
    115   01 Allegrini "la poja" Brunello
    120
    99 Silvio Nardi "Vigneto Manachiara" Brunello
    120.   98 Silvio Nardi "Vigneto Manachiara" Brunello
    120
    97 Merryvale "profile" Meritage
    175   98 Merryvale "profile" Meritage 175
    99 Merryvale "profile" Meritage
    175   00 Merryvale "profile" Meritage
    175
    Bacio Divino Sangiovese/Cabernet 125   Raymond "Generations" Cabernet Sauvignon
    110
    Joseph phelps "Backus Vineyard" Cab Sauv.
    180   Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
    150
    Robert Mondavi reserve Cab. Sauvignon
    125   Robert Mondavi reserve Cab Sauvignon
    115
    Silver Oak napa Cabernet Sauvignon
    160   Silver Oak napa Cabernet Sauvignon 175
    Stag’s Leap "slv" Cabernet Sauvignon
    180   Stag’s Leap "Cask 23" Cabernet Sauvignon. 225
    Casa Lapostelle "Clos Apalta" Cab Sauv
    120   Concha y Toro "Don Melchor" Cab Sav. 95
    Schild "Reserve" Shiraz
    90   Torbreck "The Struie" Shiraz 95
    Torbreck "Runrig" Shiraz
    195   Torbreck "The Factor" Shiraz 95
    Two Hands "Bella’s Garden" Shiraz 95   01 Casanova di Neri "Pietradonice" Super Tus 148
     
    DESSERT

    Chateau D’Yquem /150. Kracher / 65. Far Niente Dolce /120.