Nonna's Taste of Italy Carolina Forest

The Italian version of grilled cheese w/ side of marinara

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

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, Italian deli meat, fresh mozzarella, 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

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

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

Guanciale with egg yolk and pecorino cheese.

Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella

Lightly breaded, fried, topped w/ marinara & mozzarella

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

Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce

Lightly breaded, fried, topped with tomato, chopped onion, arugula, balsamic glaze topped w/ shaved parmigiana

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

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