Located on Centre Street north, next to the landmark Lina’s Italian Market, is an Italian restaurant that respects the feel and intention of Italian dining traditions. Scopa Neighbourhood Italian is not interested in playing on Italian cliches to sell its food, but instead embraces the heart of the culture. It serves hearty, warm portions of pasta, pizza, salad and rotisserie meats with local twists.
Sitting in the wood panelled dining room that is both rustically comfortable and elegantly modern, general manager Tim Orimand says Scopa shares the Italian value of dining in a community atmosphere, making it a celebration of food that is simply prepared, but full of flavour. “We really take the philosophies and culture of Italy as our inspiration. In Italy, at a trattoria, a more casual restaurant, often you would know the owner. Staff would recognize you upon coming in and make you feel like part of their family.” That restaurateur’s outlook also extends to knowing suppliers and respecting the seasonal availability of produce to guide what goes on the menu.
Verde
mixed greens, kalamata olive, tomato, pecorino cheese, balsamic viaigrette
Caesar
romaine, garlic crouton, smoked pancetta, grana padano
Panzanella
focaccia, basil, tomato, arugula, anchovies, peppers, olives, pickled onion, peppers, red wine vinaigrette
Caprese
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Tagliatelle Polpette
veal meatballs, tomato, red wine, grana padano
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
wild boar bacon, fresh egg, chillies, wine, grana padano
Lasagna
beef, pork, veal, ricotta, tomato, spinach, grana padano
Rotini Pesto
almond pesto, basil, spinach, grana padano
Garganelli
prosciutto, cherry tomato, arugula, grana padano
Ravioli
braised veal, swiss chard, goat cheese, lemon cream, grana padano
Linguine con le Vongole
manila clams, your choice of red or white sauce
Riso allo Zafferano
saffron risotto, sweet peas, grana padano
Cannelloni al Formaggio
four cheese stuffed pasta, spinach, tomato sauce
Minestrone
vegetables/white bean/chickpea/tomato/grana padano
Olive Marinate
house marinated picholine olives, smoked pepper, preserved citrus
Polpette
veal meatballs, tomato, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil
Gamberi alla Diavola
sauteed spicy shrimp, green onion, chillies, almonds, buttermilk vinaigrette
Calamari
chickpea puree, goat cheese, pickled cucumber, red onion, chillies, lemon
Arancini
fried risotto cakes, smoked mozzarella cheese, grana padano, tomato sauce
Carpaccio
paper thin AAA alberta beef, potato chip, garlic aioli, arugula, grana padano
Antipasti Piatto
imported meats & cheese, local mustard, sicilian water crackers
Costolette
slow roasted pork back ribs, cherry bbq sauce, smashed potato, white balsamic coleslaw
Trota
seared steelhead trout, squash, sweet pea, roasted mushroom, wild boar bacon
Osso Bucco
braised veal shank, saffron risotto, tomato sauce, grana padano
Vitello alla Milanese
breaded veal, herbs, grana padano, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Vitello alla Parmigiana
breaded veal, tomato sauce, mozzarella, asiago, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Piccata di Vitello
veal, white wine, lemon, capers, garlic butter, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Vitello Saltimbocca
veal, white wine, prosciutto, sage, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Pollo alla Milanese
breaded chicken breast, herbs, grana padano, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Pollo alla Parmigiana
breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, asiago, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Piccata di Pollo
chicken breast, white wine, lemon, capers, garlic butter, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Pollo Saltimbocca
chicken breast, white wine, prosciutto, sage, arugula & fennel salad, tagliatelle
Top Sirloin
Tenderloin
NY Striploin
Margherita
tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, grana padano
Salsiccia
spicy sausage, broccolini, sour cream, green onions
Catanzaro
calabrian salami, white anchovies, scamorza
Polpette
veal meatballs, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onion
Genoa
genoa salami, roasted pepper, mushroom ragu, asiago
Funghi
roasted mushrooms, cream sauce, white truffle oil, fried rosemary
Pancetta
smoked pancetta, potato, cream sauce, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, roasted chillies
Pollo Arrosto
roasted chicken, romesco, sundried olives, oregano, almond, feta
Pesto
squash, peppers, arugula, almond pesto, pecorino cheese
Tiramisu
espresso dipped ladyfingers/mascarpone/marsala zabaglione
Panna Cotta
lemon/blood orange syrup/hazelnut sponge toffee
Cannoli
lemon/white chocolate/mascarpone/ricotta/pistachio
Torta al Cioccolato
dark chocolate/goat cheese/cherries/walnuts/evoo
Rum Baba
rum dipped cake/vanilla cream/bing cherries/candied rosemary
Fiasco Gelato
Panino al Pollo
chicken sandwich, almond pesto, basil, spinach, grana pada, served with monestrone soup or verde salad
Bistecca (Steak Sandwich)
6 oz top sirloin | 8 oz NY stiploin on toasted focaccia, served with monestrone soup or verde salad
Drinking
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