Nonna's Taste of Italy Carolina Forest
Antipasti (Appetizer)
- Mozzarella in Carrozza
The Italian version of grilled cheese w/ side of marinara
$12.00 - Bruschetta
Italian bread, tomatoes, basil, EVOO, garlic
$12.00 - Pasta Fagioli
Ditallini pasta, cannellini beans, pancetta in a tomato sauce w/ shaved parmigiana
$6.00 - Italian Wedding Soup$6.00
- Minestrone Soup$7.00
- Creamy Tomato Soup$7.00
- Fried Burrata
Fried burrata over a bed of arugula & balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes w/ balsamic drizzle
$14.00 - Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant, sliced thin & fried rolled in whipped ricotta cheese, & topped with mozzarella, drizzled with marinara
$12.00 - Ravioli Flight
Assortment of ravioli each tossed with pesto, alfredo and marinara sauce. (Not Available for Take out)
$13.00 - Fried Calamari
Fried golden brown w/ side of marinara
$14.00 - Arancini
Chef's choice; please ask your Server what is currently on special
$10.00 - Cold Antipasto Tray-Small
Selection of Italian meats, cheese, olives. Feeds 4-6 people
$28.00 - Cold Antipasto Tray- Large
Selection of Italian meats, cheese, olives. Feeds 8-10 people
$36.00 - Mussels Marinara
Fresh mussels in marinara or arriabatta sauce, served w/ toast
$14.00 - Fried Ravioli$13.00
Insalate (Salads)
- Chopped Antipasto Salad
Romaine lettuce, sliced Italian deli meats, fresh mozzarella, sliced Kalamata olives, tomato and red onion, oil and vinegar, oregano
$14.00 - Burrata Caprese
Burrata with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO & balsamic drizzle
$14.00 - Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Fresh sliced tomato, mozzarella and balsamic drizzle
$12.00 - Entree House Salad$10.00
- Entree Caesar salad$11.00
10" Pizza
- 10" NY Pie
Shredded mozzarella & tomato sauce
$13.00 - 10" Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, garlic & oil
$15.00 - 10" Lisa's Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce & basil
$15.00 - 10" Classico
Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce
$13.00 - 10" Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Mozzarella, garlic & oil
$16.00 - 10" Italia
Whipped ricotta w/ spinach, tomato, garlic & oil
$16.00 - 10" Bianca
Garlic and oil base with mozzarella cheese and Ricotta
$16.00
14" Pizza
- 14" Classico
Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce
$16.00 - 14" NY Pie
Shredded mozzarella & tomato sauce
$16.00 - 14" Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, garlic & oil
$18.00 - 14" Lisa's Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce & basil
$18.00 - 14" Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Mozzarella, garlic & oil
$19.00 - 14" Italia
Whipped ricotta w/ spinach, tomato, garlic & oil
$19.00 - 14" Bianca
Garlic and Oil base with Mozzarella Cheese and Ricotta.
$19.00
Other Pizza
Primi (Pasta/ Non meat Options)
- Lisa's Special (Limited Time)
Spinach, mozzarella and fresh shrimp tossed in penne and garlic and oil
$25.00 - Linguini Carbonara
Guanciale with egg yolk and pecorino cheese.
$28.00 - Lasagna
Ground beef, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella layered with lasagna
$23.00 - Ortolana
Fresh house seasonal vegetables over pasta w/ your choice of garlic & oil or marinara sauce
$23.00 - Rigatoni Alla Pana
Dom's favorite childhood dish! Heavy cream, pancetta, Parmesan, and peas
$27.00 - Peppe's Pasta
Nonno's SPICY creation! Rigatoni w/ broccoli rabe, hot peppers, sausage, garlic & oil
$27.00 - Shrimp Scampi
Whole shrimp sauteed w/ fresh garlic, lemon & white wine sauce over linguini
$28.00 - Linguini with Fresh Clams
Fresh clams in a white wine sauce over a bed of linguine
$28.00 - Ravioli
Cheese ravioli tossed w/ your choice of sauce: rose, marinara, pesto, or alfredo
$22.00 - Entree Pasta
Your choice of sauce and optional add-ons.
$20.00 - Sausage, Pepper & Onion Over Pasta$26.00
- Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Over Pasta w/ Garlic and Oil$26.00
Secondi (Protein Options)
- Chicken Saltimbocca
Sautéed chicken with prosciutto, mushrooms, spinach in a sherry wine sauce topped with mozzarella and served with roasted potatoes.
$29.00 - Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella
$26.00 - Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella
$25.00 - Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
$27.00 - Chicken Mediterranean
Sauteed chicken w/ roasted red peppers, onions, sundried tomatoes, & mozzarella cheese in a white wine tomato sauce served over risotto
$28.00 - Chicken Francese
Lightly battered pan- fried chicken breast with a white wine lemon sauce.
$26.00
Bambini (Kids)
Contorni (Sides)
Dessert
- Large Cannoli
Crispy pastry filled w/ Italian cream & chocolate chips
$9.00 - Sfogliatelle
Shell-shaped pastry, served warm filled with a rich citrus & vanilla ricotta filling, topped with powdered sugar
$6.00 - Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Lemon sponge cake layered with mascarpone buttercream
$9.00 - Gelato$6.00
- Sorbet
Selection of flavors
$6.00 - NY Style Cheesecake$8.00
- Tiramisu
Espresso dipped ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, Italian sweet cream & cocoa
$8.00 - Chocolate Mousse Cake
Espresso dipped ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, Italian sweet cream & cocoa
$8.00 - Tartufo$8.00
- Italian 7 Layer Cake
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.
$8.00 - Nutella Pizza
Nutella and fresh seasonal fruit
$14.00
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce