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.

Nello Cucina's Wine of the Month - Pecorino, Monti Guidi del Carmine, 2010 IGT

Monti Guidi del Carmine, Pecorino, 2010 IGT
is Nello Cucina’s Wine of the Month for September.

Located near Abruzzo in the Terre di Chieti IGT (indicazione geografica tipica) region,

this varietal is made from 100% Pecorino grapes.

Handpicked, in early September, this selection of grape is considered one of the most Italic grape families still in existence.

Refined in stainless steel tanks for several months before released,

produces a full-bodied white wine with modest acidity.

Exhibiting flavors & aromas of white spices, yellow fruits, with scents of green apples & bananas, followed by nutty hints of almonds & hazelnuts.
Pairs perfectly with fish, white meats, cheeses & salads.

We recommend - 

Di Cesare   

Romaine lettuce, grana, croutons,
creamy Caesar dressing

Spiedini di Pesce Misto

Skewers of grilled mixed seafood, marinated in citrus, E.V.O.O. & tarragon, served over linguine, garlic & oil

Trittico Adriatico

Thin spaghetti, clams, mussels, shrimp,

spicy tomato sauce

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. 

Pio Cesare Wine Dinner at Nello Cucina

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 Nello Cucina is honored to have wines from the noted
Piemontese producer Pio Cesare.

Established in 1881, Pio Cesare owns more than 130 acres of vineyards. The vineyards are situated in the most favorable & better exposed regions of the area. With the belief that a great wine can come only from the most superb grapes & devotion to the highest standards, Pio Cesare’s production has always been limited. Using contemporary & time-honored winemaking techniques of the Piemonte region, the wines are appropriately aged in large casks & barriques of distinctive French oaks & bottle aged before their release.

The Menu Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres Chef’s Selection Cortese di Gavi, 2010 Ravioli Casereccia Ravioli filled with Swiss chard, ricotta cheese, parmigiano, toasted pine nuts, fresh tomato filet & garlic sauce Barbera d’ Alba, 2009 Costata di Manzo Grilled rib eye, caramelized sweet red onion, crispy polenta, topped with a trio of sautéed mushrooms Barolo, 2007 Zabaione ai Lamponi di Bosco Light custard with fresh blueberries Moscato d’ Asti, 2011 $55 per person plus tax & gratuity Reservations required 714-540-3365

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.