Nonna's Taste of Italy Carolina Forest

The Italian version of grilled cheese w/ side of marinara

Italian bread, tomatoes, basil, EVOO, garlic

Ditallini pasta, cannellini beans, pancetta in a tomato sauce w/ shaved parmigiana

Fried burrata over a bed of arugula & balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes w/ balsamic drizzle

Eggplant, sliced thin & fried rolled in whipped ricotta cheese, & topped with mozzarella, drizzled with marinara

Assortment of ravioli each tossed with pesto, alfredo and marinara sauce. (Not Available for Take out)

Fried golden brown w/ side of marinara

Chef's choice; please ask your Server what is currently on special

Selection of Italian meats, cheese, olives. Feeds 4-6 people

Selection of Italian meats, cheese, olives. Feeds 8-10 people

Fresh mussels in marinara or arriabatta sauce, served w/ toast

Romaine lettuce, sliced Italian deli meats, fresh mozzarella, sliced Kalamata olives, tomato and red onion, oil and vinegar, oregano

Burrata with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO & balsamic drizzle

Fresh sliced tomato, mozzarella and balsamic drizzle

Shredded mozzarella & tomato sauce

Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, garlic & oil

Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce & basil

Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce

Mozzarella, garlic & oil

Whipped ricotta w/ spinach, tomato, garlic & oil

Garlic and oil base with mozzarella cheese and Ricotta

Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce

Shredded mozzarella & tomato sauce

Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, garlic & oil

Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce & basil

Mozzarella, garlic & oil

Whipped ricotta w/ spinach, tomato, garlic & oil

Garlic and Oil base with Mozzarella Cheese and Ricotta.

12-cut Square Shredded mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce on Sicilian-style thick crust

Square Pie with fresh sliced mozzarella, tomato sauce & basil

Spinach, mozzarella and fresh shrimp tossed in penne and garlic and oil

Guanciale with egg yolk and pecorino cheese.

Ground beef, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella layered with lasagna

Fresh house seasonal vegetables over pasta w/ your choice of garlic & oil or marinara sauce

Dom's favorite childhood dish! Heavy cream, pancetta, Parmesan, and peas

Nonno's SPICY creation! Rigatoni w/ broccoli rabe, hot peppers, sausage, garlic & oil

Whole shrimp sauteed w/ fresh garlic, lemon & white wine sauce over linguini

Fresh clams in a white wine sauce over a bed of linguine

Cheese ravioli tossed w/ your choice of sauce: rose, marinara, pesto, or alfredo

Your choice of sauce and optional add-ons.

Sautéed chicken with prosciutto, mushrooms, spinach in a sherry wine sauce topped with mozzarella and served with roasted potatoes.

Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella

Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella

Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce

Sauteed chicken w/ roasted red peppers, onions, sundried tomatoes, & mozzarella cheese in a white wine tomato sauce served over risotto

Lightly battered pan- fried chicken breast with a white wine lemon sauce.

Crispy pastry filled w/ Italian cream & chocolate chips

Shell-shaped pastry, served warm filled with a rich citrus & vanilla ricotta filling, topped with powdered sugar

Lemon sponge cake layered with mascarpone buttercream

Selection of flavors

Espresso dipped ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, Italian sweet cream & cocoa

Espresso dipped ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, Italian sweet cream & cocoa

If you are familiar with the Italian 7-layer cookie, you’ve got to come in and try our special dessert! It’s the cookie in cake form.

Nutella and fresh seasonal fruit