Nonna’s Appetizers

Winter 2024

Calamari

Description: 7 oz Calamari Tentacles and Rings lightly fried with sundried tomatoes drizzled with cherry pepper aioli

Garnish: Chopped Parsley Lemon Wedges

Additional Information:  We cannot separate the rings and tentacles

Fire Back Question: N/A

Allergies: Shellfish, Dairy, Gluten, Tomato, Citrus, Egg

(Cherry Pepper Aioli has Cherry Peppers, Egg Yolk, Garlic, Citrus, Cayenne Pepper)

Station: Fryer

Cook Time:  3-4 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates

Nonna’s Signature meatballs

Description: 2 each ~ 5 oz meatballs served on a bed of marinara, with melted ricotta on the meatballs drizzled with pesto sauce.

Garnish: Grated Pecorino and Chopped Basil

Additional Information: 

Fire Back Question: N/A

Allergies: Egg, Gluten, Onion, Garlic, NUTS

 Meatballs have (Beef and Pork, Eggs, Dairy, Parsley, Onion, Garlic & Gluten), Pesto has Pine Nuts

Station: Pizza

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates

Nonna’s Knots

Description: 5 ea garlic knots cooked till the top is golden brown, brushed with Tuscan herb infused garlic butter, served with a side of marinara

Garnish: None

Additional Information: N/A

Fire Back Question: N/A

Allergies: Gluten, Garlic, Dairy

(Tuscan Herbs have Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, Black Pepper)

Station: Pizza

Cook Time:  5-8 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates

pecorino fritters

Description: 4 each ~ 2 oz Pecorino Fritters they also have, zucchini, garlic and panko bread crumbs mixed into a batter and flash fried, placed on dollops of N’Duja Aioli

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese & Chopped Parsley

Additional Information: N’Duja is a slightly spicy Salami paste used on items like Charcuterie Boards or in sauces

Fire Back Question: None

Allergies:  Egg, Dairy, Garlic, Gluten Citrus ~ other notable item (Pork)

(N’duja Aioli has Garlic, Mayo, Citrus, Spicy Spreadable paste prepared from Cured Pork and Peppers)

Station: Fry

Cook Time:  8 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates

Nonna’s handbags

Description: 5 each Handbag Raviolis filled with sausage and pecorino cheese topped with pepperonata & Sunday sauce

Garnish: Parmesan and Parsley

Additional Information: Sunday Sauce has marinara, meatballs, red wine, short rib braising liquid, ground roasted sausage, salt & pepper, and shredded short rib

Pepperonata has olive oil, yellow onion, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, Roma Tomato, Chopped Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Italian Herb Seasoning, & Sherry Vinegar

Fire Back Question: NONE

Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Onion (Pork)

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  7-8 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates

Shrimp scampi

Description: 6 oz Shrimp 41/50 size sauteed with minced garlic, garlic herbed butter, white wine, served over a N’djua buttered bread with browned melted mozzarella, it’s then topped with Tomato Garlic Bruschetta mix and garnished with Pecorino Cheese Parsley and Lemon wedge

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese Parsley and Lemon wedge

Additional Information: Tomato Garlic Bruschetta Mix consists of Chopped Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Chiffonade Basil, Salt & Pepper

Fire Back Question: None

Allergies: Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Citrus ~ Other notable item Pork

(Nduja Butter is a butter mixed with Nduja which is a Spicy Spreadable paste prepared from Cured Pork (Salami) and Peppers)

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8 minutes

Table marking: Share Plate

Mussels or clams

Description: Choice of: 4 cups of either Clams or Mussels are sauteed in Blended Oil, Minced Garlic, White Wine, then tossed in the guest choice of red sauce or garlic lemon butter sauce, served with a slice of toasted cheesy garlic bread.

Garnish: Cheesy Garlic Bread Slice

Additional Information: If Served with Red Sauce it’s 2 ounces of Marinara if it’s Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce its 2 oz Garlic Butter & 1 oz Lemon Juice.

Fire Back Question:  Would you like those with the Red Sauce or Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce ?

Allergies: Garlic, Dairy, Onion and if served with the bread then GLUTEN 

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  7-8 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates

Hand breaded mozzarella

Description: 5 oz block of Mozzarella with herb bread crumbs, fried and served with marinara fra diavolo garnished with basil and sliced Calabrian Chilis

Garnish: Calabria Chilis and Basil

Additional Information: 

Fra Diavolo ~ is a spicy Italian Sauce the term Fra Diavolo translates to “brother devil” There are red Chili Flakes in the marinara but is well balanced and not overpowering.

Calabrian Chilies ~ are from the Calabria region in Italy. They will add a pop of spice but not overwhelming.

Fire Back Question: NONE

Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Tomato Onion ~ Other notable item Calabria Chili Pepper

(Marinara has Garlic, Tomato, Onion, Crushed Red Pepper, Basil, Oregano)

Station: Fry

Cook Time:  8 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates

eggplant bruschetta

Description: 6 oz eggplant bruschetta with eggplant, red onion, garlic, tomato, balsamic vinegar, parmesan, basil with 5 pieces of table bread and EVOO

Garnish: EVOO

Additional Information: 

Fire Back Question: NONE

Allergies:  Gluten, Tomato, Onion Garlic

Station: Salad - Dessert

Cook Time:  5-8 minutes

Table marking: None

Zesty Herb roasted chicken wings

Description: approximately 7 Wings marinated in the Tuscan Herb Marinade with pepperonata, Calabrian Peppers, side of Gorgonzola Dressing

Garnish: 1/2 Roasted Lemon Calabrian Chilis and chopped Parsley

Additional Information: 

Tuscan Herb Marinade ~ Garlic Cloves, Rosemary, Sage, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar

Gorgonzola Dressing ~ Gorgonzola, Mayo, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Buttermilk, Salt & Pepper

Fire Back Question: NONE

Allergies: Garlic, Citrus, Dairy, Onion

Station: Pizza

Cook Time:  8-10 minutes

Table marking: Share Plates