Nello Cucina Introduces New Fall Specials!

Fall is here & so are Nello Cucina’s New Fall Specials!

Rotelle di Pasta, one of our most requested specials is back.

Rolled pasta with prosciutto cotto & béchamel,

with melted mozzarella cheese & tomato vodka cream sauce.

We also are introducing a new ravioli dish, Ravioli di Pollo.

House made chicken & porcini mushroom ravioli

with toasted walnuts, shaved grana & truffled brown butter sauce.

How about seafood with a twist?

Try our Misto Mare Insaccato.

Poached seafood “links” served on a bed of sautéed spinach & lentils, drizzled with a champagne beurre blanc sauce.

For our meat lovers we have Braciola di Maiale.

Rolled pork filled with prosciutto,

smoked mozzarella & spinach, served over cannellini beans

with a light white wine tomato-onion sauce.

In the mood for a sandwich?

Try Nello’s version of the Frankfurter.

The FrancoForte is 12” of grilled Italian sausage with sautéed mushrooms, pancetta (Italian bacon) & melted provolone cheese.

If you are looking for something light

try the Insalata D’Autunno.

Shredded Belgian endive, radicchio & Savoy cabbage,

with asian pears, gorgonzola cheese & toasted hazelnuts

tossed with lemon-oregano dressing.

To complete your meal all desserts are made fresh daily,

along with a full bar and an extensive wine list to compliment your culinary experience.

Wine of the Month - Fontanafredda Dolcetto Briccotondo 2010

Fontanafredda Dolcetto Briccotondo 2010

Il Vino del Mese (Wine of the Month) for May is Dolcetto, Briccotondo, 2010

from Fontanafredda winery. Dolcetto is grown in the Piemonte region of Italy.

This early ripening grape is harvested early & ready to drink sooner

than other varietals from this area.

Fontanafredda Dolcetto Briccotondo is ruby red in color with violet highlights.

A light-medium bodied wine with hints of raspberry, blackberry & cherry.

Versatile, finely structured, with fresh fruit acidity, pairs perfectly with

pasta, lasagna, pizza, Italian cheeses, pork, fish, poultry & sausage. 

We recommend - 

Calamari Mugniaia

Calamari Mugniaia

Pan seared calamari steak, with a lemon butter & caper sauce,

served over spaghetti aglio olio.

Salciccia Calabrese

Salciccia Calabrese

Grilled Italian sausage served over grilled polenta
with sautéed onions & green, yellow & red bell peppers.

Rigatini al Piacere

Rigatini al Piacere

Add chicken to Gluten Free Pasta with your choice marinara, Alfredo or pesto sauce. 

#4SqDay at Nello Cucina

2012 4SqDay Badge

April 16th (4/16) is also known in the Social Media World as Foursquare Day. Foursquare Day originated in Tampa Bay by fans of Foursquare. This grass roots movement rapidly expanded to communities all over the world. Each community celebrates in its own way, whether it be by throwing a party, attending a lecture, or just simply checking into a venue.

Check in to a Nello Cucina on 4/16 & receive the #4SqDay 2012 Badge!

Nello Cucina is also offering a #4SqDay Special:
$4 Happy Hour Appetizers for the entire day!

Tomato Bruschetta

Our Appetizers

Calamari Fritti

Salsiccia alla Griglia (Grilled Sausage)

Petite Margherita Pizza

Tomato Bruschetta

Fried Zucchini

Fried Ravioli

Penne Arrabbiata

Where will you be on #4SqDay?

Nello Cucina introduces New Spring Specials!

Introducing new light & fresh items for spring.

In the mood for salad? Try the Insalata di Primavera. Grilled zucchini & shiitake mushroom, fresh baby arugula, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette make a great vegetarian dish.

For the meat eaters we have the Tagliata di Manzo. Skirt steak marinated in E.V.O.O., soy sauce, red wine, garlic, rosemary & thyme served on a bed of mixed greens.

For seafood lovers we try the Carpaccio di Salmon Affumicato. Smoked Norwegian Salmon, with sweet red onion & capers, drizzled with E.V.O.O.
Lemon mascarpone cheese atop homemade crostini completes this popular antipasti.

Or the Calamari Mugniaia. Pan seared calamari steak, with lemon caper sauce,
served over spaghetti tossed with garlic & olive oil.

How about a burger with an Italian twist? The Burger All’ Italiana boasts an impressive ½ lb. sausage patty, served on our homemade Focaccia roll with lettuce, roasted bell peppers & provolone cheese.
Served with our Chef’s choice of salad.

To complete your meal all desserts are made fresh daily, along with a full bar and an extensive wine list to compliment your culinary experience.