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Lunch & Dinner Menu

Available Weekdays 11am ~ 8pm & Weekends 2pm ~ 8pm

INDIVIDUAL-SIZED APPETIZERS

Simple Salad

8

romaine, grape tomatoes, red onion, black olive, with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

Fancy Salad

8

mixed greens, cucumber, olive medley, grape tomatoes, with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

Soup Du Jour

8

Soup Menu: Wednesday - Zuppa Toscana, Thursday - Shrimp and Corn Chowder, Friday - Cream of Asparagus, Saturday - Pasta Fazool, Sunday - Tomato Basil

Caprese Salad

8

grape tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and  balsamic reduction served atop a bed of mixed greens


Shareable Appetizers

Love in a Basket

12

house garlic toasty bread served with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, a Rio Linda favorite menu item

Dijon Chicken Skewers

14

garlic chicken skewers served with a creamy Dijon aioli 

Stuffed Mushrooms

15

cremini mushrooms stuffed with spinach, red pepper, garlic ricotta and parmesan cheese

Oven-Baked Ricotta

15

garlic and lemon infused ricotta, topped with a fig glaze, served with toasted bread and black pepper kettle potato chips

Fancy Bacon

16

sweet and spicy bacon served with pink peppercorn syrup

Garlic Gamberetto

18

succulent shrimp poached in butter, olive oil, parsley and garlic

Land and Sea

18

succulent shrimp wrapped in bacon served with choice of Dijon aioli 

Cheese Board

18

chef selection of cheeses, dried fruits, and spreads served with cracker variety

     add chef selection cured meats .... 5

Sauvignon Blanc Steamed Mussels

20

1 lb of fresh mussels steamed with chopped garlic, shallots, and parsley in a sauvignon blanc broth

Flatbread Pizza

12-inch ancient Roman-style hand pressed pinsa crust

Classic

12

mozzarella with choice of garlic spread or house tomato sauce

Pepperoni

14

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, pepperoni

Margherita

15

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, grape tomatoes, basil

     add balsamic reduction ... 1

Grotto

15

mozzarella, garlic spread, and garlic ricotta, drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked black peppercorn

Garden

16

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, seasonal squash, onion, cremini mushroom, olive medley, parsley

Bougie

17

mozzarella, garlic spread, feta, onion jam, prosciutto, thinly sliced apple, finished with fig reduction

Paesano

17

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ground beef, italian sausage, red onion, basil

     add truffle reduction ... 1

Tuscan

18

mozzarella, garlic spread, garlic ricotta, chicken, cremini mushroom, red onion, grape tomato, topped with basil

Hunter

18

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, salami, ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage

Medley

20

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ham, pepperoni, bell pepper, olive medley, onion, cremini mushroom, ground beef, and Italian sausage

Sammiches

Served with choice of fresh fruit or salt and black pepper kettle cooked potato chips

Classic Grilled Cheese

12

white cheddar and mozzarella melted between toasted Italian bread 

Pizzini

14

mozzarella, pepperoni, and house tomato sauce pressed between toasted Italian bread

Mediterranean

16

garlic hummus olive spread, spinach, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella piled between toasted Italian bread

Brie and Apple

16

cinnamon apples, soft brie, feta, mozzarella, and fig jam pressed between toasted Italian bread finished with fig reduction

     add prosciutto ... 3

Chicken Club

18

chicken, bacon, grape tomato, garlic ricotta and white cheddar pressed between toasted Italian bread and topped with ranch

     add avocado smear ... 2

The Pork Melt

18

rustic hoagie filled with sliced pork loin, sautéed bell peppers and onion, topped with mozzarella cheese and dijon aioli

Prime Rib Dip

20

rustic hoagie filled with thick strips of house favorite prime rib, white cheddar cheese, and horseradish aioli baked to perfection, served with house au jus

Comfort Dishes

Served with garlic toasty bread

Simple Pasta

16

classic fettuccine tossed with choice of house tomato sauce or garlic cream sauce

     add grilled veggies .... 4

     add grilled chicken or meat sauce .... 5

     add grilled shrimp .... 8

Field Pie

16

green beans, seasonal squash, eggplant, bell peppers, and shallot baked in a pink peppercorn garlic cremini sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

Poultry Pie

17

chunks of chicken, green beans, bell peppers, and shallot baked in a pink peppercorn garlic cremini sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

Cottage Pie

18

ground beef, mushrooms, green beans, garlic, and onions baked in a burgundy cream sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

Stuffed Bell Pepper

20

roasted sweet red bell pepper coated in olive oil then stuffed with choice of vegetable medley in house tomato sauce or house Bolognese of ground beef, Italian sausage, tomato, shallot, and spices topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection

Gooey Cheese Lasagna Rollatini

19

mozzarella, garlic ricotta, white cheddar, and parmesan cheeses rolled with house tomato sauce in a lasagna pasta sheet

Spinach and Garlic Lasagna Rollatini

19

mozzarella, garlic ricotta, and spinach cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Bolognese Lasagna Rollatini

21

mozzarella, garlic ricotta, and house bolognese of ground beef, italian sausage, tomato, shallot, and spices rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Scampi Lasagna Rollatini

23

mozzarella, garlic ricotta, shallot, and shrimp in a parmesan cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Creamy Parmigiano

24

grilled chicken or eggplant smothered in house tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses served over a bed of fettuccine with garlic cream sauce

Pasta Fra Diavolo

28

mussels, shrimp, garlic, and bell peppers simmered in spicy house tomato sauce, tossed with fettuccine and finished with gremolata

Entrees

Served with Grotto smashed grotto potatoes, haricot verts, & blistered tomatoes, and garlic toasty bread

Oven Baked Ratatouille

24

eggplant, seasonal squashes, bell peppers, garlic, and onion roasted with fresh herbs, spices, and simmering tomato sauce

Herb Roasted Chicken

26

airline chicken breast roasted with chef-selected herbs and spices topped with a pesto drizzle

Florentine

29

choice of delicate airline chicken breast or pan seared pork loin topped with a sauce of spinach, cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots and sauvignon blanc cream 

Dolce Pork

31

olive oil seared pork tenderloin topped with a sweet compote of apple, and cranberry

Shrimp Michelangelo

32

large butterflied shrimp poached in a sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, white cheddar, and herbs

Limone Barramundi

34

pan-seared australian sea bass with garlic, lemon, and olive oil finished with burre blanc and gremolata

Prime Rib

36

house favorite 14-oz cut of prime rib served with a generous portion of au jus and horseradish

Braised Pork Osso Bucco

38

pork shank seared with olive oil and chef selected spices then slow braised with italian herbs and secret reduction

Brunch Menu

Available Saturday and Sunday 9am to 2pm

Grand Rising

Selection of individual and shareable starters

Simple Salad

8

romaine, grape tomato, red onion, black olive with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

Fancy Salad

8

mixed greens, ccumber, olive medley, grape tomato with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

Caprese Salad

8

grape tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction served atop a bed of mixed greens

Soup du Jour

8

saturday: pasta fazool & sunday: tomato basil

Love in a Basket

12

rustic Italian garlic toasty bread served with olive oil & aged balsamic vinegar

Morning Parfait

12

berry compote layered with vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and orange zest

Dawn in Tuscany

14

eggs, spinach, and prosciutto, baked in ricotta served with house crostini

Sweet Pull~Apart

15

rustic Italian bread baked with cinnamon butter, caramel, and vanilla ricotta icing

Salty Pull~Apart

15

rustic Italian bread baked with garlic butter, prosciutto and mozzarella

Stuffed Mushrooms

15

cremini mushrooms stuffed with spinach, red pepper, garlic ricotta, and parmesan cheese

Fancy Bacon

16

sweet and spicy candied bacon served with pink peppercorn syrup

Land and Sea

18

succulent shrimp wrapped in bacon, served with choice of Dijon aioli or pink peppercorn syrup

Brekkie Boards

specialty brunch grazing boards ..... add bacon or ham for 4.00

Sweetie

18

 French toast strips, and mini buttermilk pancakes served with butter, syrup, mixed berry compote, banana, chocolate, whipped cream 

Biscuit

18

ricotta scrambled eggs and biscuits served with chef selection of infused butters, honey, seasonal jams, and seasonal fruit 

Sunrise

18

 ricotta scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, blistered grape tomatoes, fresh fruit, yogurt, potatoes, toast, and selection of jams 

Fromaggio

18

chef-selected cheeses served with a variety of fresh and dried fruit, seasonal jams, and crackers 

Mediterranean

18

hummus, bell pepper, cucumber, grape tomatoes, olive medley, feta, and goat cheese served with fresh herbs, hard -boiled eggs, dried fruits, and house bread

Foxy Loxy

20

 smoked salmon, cream cheese selection, capers, red onion, served with house breads and bagels 

Toasties

fun and fancy rustic Italian bread sliced, toasted, and topped. Served with choice of Grotto potatoes, fruit skewers, or kettle chips

Pizzaria

14

house tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni

Chocolate Ricotta

15

vanilla whipped ricotta, chocolate, cinnamon

Strawberry and Cream

15

chopped strawberries, sweet vanilla ricotta cream, topped with a drizzle of fig infused balsamic reduction

Giovanni

16

Spinach, red onion, bell pepper, olives, herb goat cheese

     add a poached egg .... 3

Eggs in a Frame

16

baked eggs in a nest of crusty bread, creamed spinach, prosciutto, topped with a drizzle of pesto

The Croque

16

ham, gruyere cheese, topped with hollandaise

     add a poached egg .... 3

Villa

16

avocado, grape tomatoes, feta, and crumbled bacon

     add a poached egg .... 3

Flat Bread Pizza

12-inch ancient Roman-style hand pressed crust

Classic

12

mozzarella with choice of house tomato sauce or garlic ricotta spread

Pepperoni

14

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, pepperoni

Grotto

15

mozzarella, and garlic ricotta spread drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked black peppercorn

Wake Up

17

mozzarella, ricotta scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, basil pesto

Bougie

17

mozzarella, garlic spread, feta, onion jam, prosciutto, thinly sliced apple, finished with fig reduction

Paesano

17

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ground beef, italian sausage, red onion, basil

     add truffle reduction ... 1

Berry Patch

18

ricotta, white cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses topped with house berry compote, honey, and fresh basil 

Tuscan

18

mozzarella, garlic spread, garlic ricotta, chicken, cremini mushroom, red onion, grape tomato, topped with basil

Medley

20

mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ham, pepperoni, bell pepper, olive medley, onion, cremini mushroom, ground beef, and Italian sausage

Sammiches

served with choice of Grotto potatoes, fruit skewers, or kettle chips

Classic Grilled Cheese

12

white cheddar and mozzarella

Pizzini

14

mozzarella, pepperoni, and house tomato sauce

Mediterranean

16

garlic hummus olive spread with spinach, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella

Brie and Apple

16

cinnamon apples, brie, feta, mozzarella, and fig jam

     add prosciutto .... 2

Chicken Club

18

chicken, bacon, grape tomatoes, and white cheddar cheese, topped with ranch

    add avocado smear .... 2

The Pork Melt

18

rustic hoagie filled with sliced pork loin, sauteed bell peppers, onion, mozzarella cheese, and dijon aioli

Early Sammy

18

ricotta scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese

Prime Rib Dip

20

thick strips of prime rib, white cheddar, and horseradish aioli

**served with house au jus**

Hen House

Hearty, savory breakfast plates

Americano

28

rib eye steak, cooked medium, served with Grotto potatoes, 2 eggs cooked to order, and garlic toasty bread

Osso Bucco Hash

26

Grotto potatoes, garlic, shallot, red bell pepper, shredded braised pork osso bucco topped with two poached eggs, and served with garlic toasty bread

Farmer

24

pan-fried pork loin served with Grotto potatoes, 2 eggs cooked to order, and garlic toasty bread

Ratatouille Hash

20

eggplant, seasonal squashes, red bell pepper, garlic, and onion roasted with fresh herbs and spices tossed in simmering tomato sauce over Grotto potatoes then topped with 2 poached eggs, served with garlic toasty bread

Florentine Pepper

21

poached eggs served over a creamed spinach stuffed bell pepper served with grotto potatoes and garlic toasty bread

Benedict

20

toasted Italian rustic bread topped with Canadian bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce served with Grotto Potatoes and fruit skewer

Eggs in Purgatory

19

eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce of garlic, red pepper, anchovy, parmesan, and basil served with Grotto potatoes and garlic toasty bread

Caprese Scramble

16

ricotta scrambled eggs, basil, grape tomatoes topped with house hollandaise served with Grotto potatoes and garlic toasty bread

     add bacon or ham .... 4

Cozy Cart

carbs and sauce served with garlic toasty bread

Simple Pasta

16

classic fettuccine tossed with choice of house tomato sauce or garlic cream sauce

     add grilled veggies .... 4

     add grilled chicken or meat sauce .... 5

     add grilled shrimp .... 8

Gooey Cheese Lasagna Rollatini

19

mozzarella, garlic ricotta, white cheddar, and parmesan rolled with house tomato sauce in a lasagna pasta sheet

Spinach Lasagna Rollatini

21

garlic ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and spinach cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Breakfast Lasagna Rollatini

22

ricotta scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hollandaise rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Bolognese Lasagna Rollatini

23

garlic ricotta, mozzarella, house Bolognese of ground beef, sausage, tomato, shallot, and spices rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

Scampi Lasagna Rollatini

24

garlic ricotta, mozzarella, and shrimp in shallot cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

TREATS

Cannoli

8

choice of classic vanilla cream, dark chocolate pistachio, or animal cookie cream

Lemoncello Marscapone Cake

9

layers of Sicilian lemon infused sponge cake and mascarpone topped with white chocolate curls and served with house made whipped cream

Little Ball of Sunshine

9

limoncello sorbet coated in candied meringue 

Cozy Cookies and Milk

10

3 house made chocolate chip cookies served warm with a glass of chilled whole milk

Dream Bomba

10

A peanut butter gelato, with a caramel center, coated in a milk chocolate shell decorated with a chocolate and peanut butter drizzle, served with house made whipped cream

That's Amore

11

flourless cake made with belgian semi-sweet chocolate, butter, cocoa powder and vanilla topped with mixed berry compote and served with house made whipped cream 

Creme Brulee

12

silky, smooth, and rich custard topped with a thin pane of crunchy toffee 

Cheesecake Parfait

13

layers of whipped vanilla cheesecake and mixed berry compote topped with cinnamon graham crumble 

Circus Dip

14

a sharable dish of house made animal cookie cannoli cream served with cinnamon graham crackers

After Dinner Cheese Plate

16

fresh fruits and berries paired with soft cheeses, golden honey, and dark chocolates

Thank you for looking at our menu, we are excited to serve you.

Beverage Menu

Bottomless Beverages

Iced or Hot Tea

3.5

Lemonade

3.5

Arnold Palmer

3.5

Caffe with Cream & Sweet Granules

3

Cowboy Coffee

2

strong, black, cheap


Specialty Beverages

Boylan Craft Soda Pop

3

choice of cola, diet cola, black cherry, diet black cherry, lemon lime, dr. boylan, or creamy red birch

Classic Hollywood Soda Pop

3

choice of Roy Rogers or Shirley Temple

Butterscotch Beer

3

non-alcoholic and sweet

7-UP

4

glass bottle lemon lime bubbles

Berry Bubbler

5.5

7-up with muddled berries

Whole Milk

3.5

Chocolate Milk

5

topped with house whipped cream and chocolate syrup

Orange Juice

4

Apple Juice

4

Bottled Beer

Coors Light

6

Angry Orchard Apple Cider

7

805

7

Lagunitas

7

Sierra Nevada

7

Blue Moon

7

Modelo Especial

7

Peroni

7

Highway 12 Wines

Sonoma, California

Sauvignon Blanc

10

Chardonnay

10

Merlot

10

Cabernet Sauvignon

10

Chateau Du Martret Wines

France

Chardonnay

13

Cabernet Sauvignon

13

Pasqua Wines

Italy

Romeo & Juliet White Blend

13

Romeo & Juliet Red Blend

13

Pinot Grigio

12

Zin Primitivo

13

11 Minute Rose

13

Terramia Wines

Italy

Chianti

12

Bubbles & Mixed Wine Cocktails

Classic Mimosa

11

champagne with orange juice

Lemonade Mimosa

11

champagne with lemonade

Berry Mimosa

12

champagne with orange juice and sweetened muddled berries

Sunset Mimosa

12

champagne with orange and cherry juices

Mosketto Moscato

12

sparkling pink moscato

Sparkling White Sangria

13

champagne, pink moscato, apple, orange, and strawberry

Sweet Red Sangria

13

blend of red wine, sweetened mixed berries, cinnamon, and citrus fruits

Pasqua Prosecco

14

Italian sparkling wine

Thank you for viewing our menus. We look forward to serving you soon.

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