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Made-from-Scratch

Authentic Italian Cuisine

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Small Plates

Delicious appetizers to begin your meal.

Rhode Island Calamari

19

Crispy, Sweet & Spicy Chili Glaze, Wasabi Mayo

Arancini

14

Flash Fried, Basil Risotto, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinara

Smoked Salmon Crostini

14

Chili Cream Cheese, Capers, Chives, Pickled Onion, Crostini

Parm Frites

13

House Fries, Truffle Oil, Parmigiana, Red Pepper, Sriracha Ketchup, Smoked Mayo

Stuffed Peppers

14

Cubanelle Peppers, House-Crafted Sausage, Marinara, Three Cheese Blend

Zucchini Fritti

9

Garden Zucchini, Breaded and Flash Fried, Lemon Aioli, Lemon Zest, Parmigiano

Meatballs

17

Creatin Farms 3 House Made Meatballs, House Made Marinara, Fresh Basil, Parmigiana Cheese, House Made Toasted Ciabatta

Shrimp Escargot

22

Gulf Shrimp Baked with Seasoned Butter, Provolone Cheese, Toast Points

Insalata

Fresh and crisp salad options to accompany your meal.

Pastina

18

Field Greens, Candied Pecans, Crumbled Blue, Strawberries, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette

House

11

Mesclun, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Provolone, House Croutons, Signature Italian

Beet

13

Red and Golden Beets, Arugula, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto, Basil, Fleur-De-Sel, Balsamic Drizzle, Orange-Rosemary Oil

Caesar

13

Romaine, Sartori Parmigiano, House Croutons, House Citrus Caesar Dressing

Brussel and Fruit Salad

18

Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Romaine, Dried Fruit, House Lemon Maple Vinaigrette

Wedge Salad

15

Iceberg, Gorgonzola Dolce Dressing, Tomato, Crispy Prosciutto, Balsamic Drizzle

Add Gerber Farms chicken breast for $9
Add 5 gulf shrimp for $12
Add grilled salmon for $14

Pasta and Entrées

All pasta is made fresh in-house daily. Available kinds of pasta are Angel Hair, Linguine, Fettuccine, Pappardelle or Penne.

Butcher Cut

Ask Server

Char-Grilled New Creation Farms Steak, Broccolini, Crispy Potato “Pillows,” Salsa Verde

Chicken Broccolini Alfredo

34

Gerber Farms Chicken, Housemade Fettuccini, Broccolini, Alfredo Sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo

23

Housemade Fettuccine, Alfredo Sauce

Pastina Bolognese

28

New Creation Farms Beef and Pork, Braised and Slow-Roasted, Rigatoni, Tomato Cream Sauce

Cavatelli Luna Rosa

24

Hand-Crafted Ricotta Cavatelli, Housemade Sausage, Broccolini, Sun-Dried Tomato, Light Tomato Basil Sauce

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

29

USA Gulf Shrimp, Garlic, Basil, Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Chardonnay Butter, Parmigiana, Fettuccine

Chicken Parmigiana

25

Gerber Farms Hand-Breaded Chicken, Provolone Cheese, Marinara, Linguine

Veal Parmigiana

38

Hand-Breaded Veal, Provolone Cheese, Marinara, Linguine

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

29

Grilled Salmon, Parmesan Risotto, Orange-Fennel Salad, Champagne Gastrique

Chicken Diavolo

30

Gerber Farms Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce, Mushroom, Spinach, Angel Hair. Substitute USA Gulf Shrimp for $33.

Eggplant Parmigiana

22

Flash-Fried Crispy Eggplant, House Marinara, Provolone Served with House Linguine Tossed in Herb Cream Sauce

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

29

Housemade Sausage, Vodka Sauce, Shallots, Fresh Basil, Burratta, Rigatoni, Chili Crunch

Pesto Paillard

27

Gerber Farms Chicken, Creamy Pesto, Parmigiana, Tomato, House Linguine. Substitute USA Gulf Shrimp for $29.

Chicken Picatta

29

Pan-Seared Gerber Chicken, White Wine Lemon Reduction, Capers, House Linguine

Pork Shank

46

New Creation Farms Pork Shank, Mushroom Risotto, Topped With Demi-Glace

Stuffed Salmon

32

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Stuffed with Whipped Goat Cheese and Spinach, Risotto, Roasted Seasonal Veggies Topped with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Chicken Valdostana

30

Pan-Seared Chicken, Cremini Mushrooms, Madeira Demi Reduction, Fresh Thyme, Prosciutto Di Parma, Broccolini, Provolone, House Linguine

Add a Side Salad for $5
Add a Side Salad with Provolone Cheese for $6

Specialty Pasta

All pasta is made fresh in-house daily. Available kinds of pasta are Angel Hair, Linguine, Fettuccine or Penne.

Hand-Crafted Pasta Marinara

14

Linguine, Fettuccine, Penne or Angel Hair with Choice of Marinara, Pesto or Aglio E Olio

Hand-Crafted Ricotta Cavatelli

18

With Choice of Marinara, Pesto or Aglio E Olio

Gluten-Free Penne or Vegan Cavatelli

17

With Choice of Marinara, Pesto or Aglio E Olio or Vegan Marinara

Ray’s Housemade Gnocchi

19

With Choice of Marinara, Pesto or Aglio e Olio

Housemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi

23

Pan-Seared with Aglio E Olio or Vegan Marinara

Ricotta Gnocchi

24

D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano, House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi with Parmigiana Vodka Cream Sauce

Cheese Ravioli

21

D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano, House Marinara, Parmigiano

Butternut Squash Ravioli

22

Brown Butter Sage, Crispy Sunchoke Chips

Truffle Ravioli

29

Black Truffle, Ricotta Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tossed in a Truffle Cream Sauce and Topped with Balsamic Glaze, Parmigiano Cheese

Add Meatballs for $8
Add Sausage for $7

Artisan Stone Oven Pizza

Our 8-cut pizzas are baked in an Italian stone oven at 775 degrees. As a result, we cannot guarantee our pizza will arrive at the same time as other menu items.

Plain Pizza

13

Tomato Sauce, Provolone Cheese

Pastina

18

Tomato Sauce, Housemade Sausage, Roasted Onions, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Basil, Provolone Cheese

Margherita

14

Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Sartori Parmigiana, Fresh Basil

Americana

19

Tomato Sauce, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Housemade Crumbled Sausage, Provolone Cheese

Hot Honey Pizza

19

Tomato Sauce, Spices, Banana Peppers, Pepperoni, Provolone, Hot Honey

Smashed Meatball Pizza

21

Marinara, Meatballs, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Parmesan Cheese

Add a maximum to 3 toppings to a Plain Pizza for $2 each.

Toppings: Basil, Mozzarella, Sausage, Pepperoni, Spinach, Arugula, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Red Pepper

Gluten-free pizza crust is available for $5.

Kid’s Menu

For kids ages 12 and under. Includes fountain beverage. Dine-in only.

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara

12

Penne Marinara with Meatball

12

Cheese Pizza

12

Chicken Parmigiana with Penne Marinara

12

Buttered Penne with Meatball

12

Desserts

They are made in-house from scratch.

Espresso

3

Lavazza Super Crema

Cappuccino

4

Lavazza Super Crema

Cannoli

6

Sweet Ricotta Cream, Chocolate Chip

Tiramisu

14

Lady Fingers, House Pastry Cream, Chocolate, Espresso

Spumoni

5

A Mixture of Chocolate, Pistachio Nut and Fruited Rum with Fruits and Almonds

Crème Brulé

12

Vanilla Custard, Brulé Sugar, Seasonal Fruit

Brownie

12

Double Chocolate Brownie Topped with Chocolate Crumble, Salted Caramel and a Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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9354 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060
Call 440-255-3117

Tues. through Thurs. 4 to 8 pm
Fri. and Sat. 4 to 9 pm
Sun. 4 to 8 pm
Closed Monday

Pastina Rustic Italian

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9354 Mentor Ave.,
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Reservations

Call 440-255-3117 or Click Here

Our Hours

Tues. through Sat. 4 to 9 pm
Sun. 4 to 8 pm
Closed Monday

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Pastina Rustic Italian
Reservations