Luci Ancora Menu / See Ristorante Luci Menu (Fall 2011)

 

Antipasti

Zuppa di Pesce ~ Manilla Clams, Prince Edward Island Mussels, and Laughing Bird Shrimp simmered in Lobster broth with Tomato and Leek    $13

 

Fritto di Zucca~ Butternut Squash Fritters served with Truffle Zabaglione   $10

Pizzeta ~ Cracker thin crust Pizza topped with crushed Tomato, Basil and Grana   Padano  Parmigiano Reggiano $10

 

Carne Misto~  Traditional Selection of three Cured Meats served with daily accompaniment  $12

 

Spinaci con Burrata ~ Sauteed Spinach and Garlic served with Burrata Cheese and Grape Tomatoes     $11 

 

Antipasto del Giorno ~ Chef's Selection of Antipasto of the Day    Price Varies

 

Insalata o Zuppa

 

Insalata Cesare ~ Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Anchovy Dressing with housemade Croutons  Small $5.50  Large   $9

Insalata Mista ~ Greens with Pecorino Toscano, Tomato, and Radish with Dijon Vinaigrette
Small $5.50  Large   $9

Zuppa del Giorno ~ Chef's Selection of the Soup of the Day     $5

 

Primi Piatti

 

Penne Amatriciana ~   Penne tossed with Tomato simmered with Carmelized Onion, Hot Pepper, Garlic, and Bacon    $13

 

Risotto Formaggio ~ Arborio Rice simmered with Mascarpone, Asparagus, and Parmesan $12

 

Spaghetti Putanesca ~ Spaghetti tossed with Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic, and Hot Pepper, garnished with White Anchovy  $12

 

Fettuccine  Alfredo ~ Housemade Fettuccine tossed with Roman Style Alfredo    $12

 

Ravioli ~ Delicate, handmade Ravioli filled with Butternut squash and tossed with butter and fresh sage  $14

 

Pasta del Giorno ~ Chef's Selection of Pasta of the Day  Price Varies

 

Secondi Piatti

Pollo ~ Sauteed Chicken served with Polenta, Tomato and Au jus $19

 

Maiale alla picatta~ Grilled dry aged Duroc Pork Rib Chop served with Capers, Lemon, White Wine and fried Potatoes     $19

 

Manzo Brasato ~   Slow braised Beef Shortribs with Roasted Vegetables     $20

 

Agnello arosto~  Pan roasted organic Lamb Rack served with braised Asparagus,  Au Jus, Scallion
and Mint     $27

 

Manzo ai Ferri* ~   Grilled American Kobe Beef served on Truffle, Parmesan Risotto   $23 *available as substitution for Pesce del Giorno with Prezzo Fisso Menu

 

Pesce del Giorno – Chef's Selection of Fish of the Day     Price Varies

 

I Dolce e Bevande

All desserts are homemade and will be described by your wait person. Also available, Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Tea, Bottled Water, Soda, Lemonade, and Milk.

 

Prezzo Fisso ~ offered nightly
Four Course Taster's Dinner which includes this evening's Antipasto, choice of Salad or Soup, Daily Pasta, and Pesce del Giorno or Manzo ai Ferri, all served in reduced portions, as described by your wait person.   Price Varies

 

~~~Two for Tuesdays and Thursdays for $40.00~~~
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the four course taster's dinner is featured at $20.00 per person with a minimum purchase of two four course taster's dinners per table.

 

Special Note to Our Customers
We are proud and very fortunate to provide you with seasonal ingredients that come from wonderful local farmers.  Our fresh produce comes from Sandra Jean Herbal Specialties.  Our organic eggs come from Sandra Jean Herbal Specialties and Hope Creamery.  We always try to procure the freshest, wild, line caught fish that come into the Twin Cities from small independent fishermen, and our natural cuts of meat come from family farms.