Il Covo Trattoria

IMPEPATA DI COZZE

Market season blue mussels simmered in extra virgin olive oil,
garlic and white wine finished with Italian parsley and freshly
ground black pepper, served with crostini

ANTIPASTO IL COVO FOR 2

Popular Italiano platter served with
an array of cured Italian meats,
cheeses, marinated vegetables,
assorted olives, bruschetta and fruit.

CARPACCIO

Thinly sliced beef tenderloin on a bed of arugula, topped with
shaved parmigiano, seasonal mushrooms and drizzled with a
fresh lemon and tarragon extra virgin olive oil dressing

PROSCIUTTO E MELONE

Layered prosciutto di Parma and cantaloupe melon
served on fresh arugula. A classic al fresco appetizer

FRITTO MISTO DEL COVO

Lightly fried calamari and prawns served with
Il Covo marinara sauce.

CRUDO DI PESCE SPADA

Sliced swordfish dressed with an infusion of thyme, honey
and extra virgin olive oil, topped with pomegranate seeds and
served on a bed of arugula

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO

Please ask your server for the soup of the day

CAPESANTE CON INSALATA DI FRUTTA

Mango, papaya and apple topped with sea scallops
and a grainy mustard, honey and orange dressing
on a bed of mixed greens.

CAPRESE

Fior di latte bocconcini layered with sliced Roma
tomatoes, topped with fresh sweet basil
pesto and balsamic vinaigrette, served on a
bed of mixed greens. Buonissimo!

CAESAR

Crisp romaine tossed with freshly made croutons, crispy
pancetta and capers, dressed with Il Covo house made
dressing and topped with parmigiano cheese.
Add slices of grilled chicken breast or prawns. 5

INSALATA DI GORGONZOLA

Spinach, toasted pistachios, gorgonzola cheese and
cranberries tossed with a blackberry vinaigrette

INSALATA TOSCANA

Mixed greens, walnuts, chopped fresh tomatoes, black olives,
red onion and shaved fennel dressed with extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta cheese

INSALATA DI POLPO

Autentico! Tender octopus, potatoes, cherry tomatoes,
celery and olives dressed with an infusion of fresh Italian
parsley, lemon and extra virgin olive oil

SPAGHETTI ALLA CAPRESE

Buffalo mozzarella, cherry
tomatoes, basil and garlic tossed with fresh Roma tomato sauce.

AGNOLOTTI CON SUGO DI NOCI

Half moon shaped
vegetarian ravioli in a creamy walnut and truffle sauce.
A favorite family recipe

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE

Mammas own recipe.
Fresh pasta layered with besciamella, bolognese sauce and
parmigiano topped with mozzarella. Delizioso

CANNELLONI ALLA GENOVESE

Stuffed with ricotta,
spinach and chard, served in a light marinara sauce and topped with
parmigiano, pecorino and mozzarella cheeses.

SPAGHETTI ALLO SCOGLIO

Light tomato, white wine
and garlic sauce with calamari, mussels, prawns, clams, flakes of
rock fish and sea scallops. A seafood delight

GNOCCHI TRICOLORE

Delicate and light potato gnocchi
served with your choice of slow cooked bolognese ragu,
creamy gorgonzola or classic Genovese pesto sauce

PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI

Long flat pasta served with
a melody of mushrooms in a creamy white wine garlic sauce
topped with romano cheese

PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA

Spicy and Legendary!
Oneglia black olives, capers, garlic and anchovies
simmered in a fresh Roma tomato sauce

RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE

Saffron risotto with Italian sausage and wild mushrooms
topped with parmigiano.

CIOPPINO LIVORNESE

A medley of calamari, prawns, mussels,
clams, sea scallops and flaked rock fish stewed in Il Covo marinara sauce
and served with freshly made crostini.

STINCO DAGNELLO ALLA CHIANTIGIANA

Lamb shank
slowly braised in a Chianti wine sauce served with seasonal vegetables

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

Veal scaloppine
simmered in a white wine sauce topped with prosciutto and sage,
served with spaghetti aglio, olio e broccoli.

POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA

Chicken supreme braised
in a red wine tomato sauce with black olives and served over polenta
and seasonal vegetables

MAIALE E MELE

Herb marinated pork fillet wrapped in pancetta
bacon served with slowly cooked McIntosh apples in a white wine sauce and
seasonal vegetables.

PESCE DEL GIORNO

The freshest catch of the day directly
from our ocean, cooked and served to perfection. Please ask your server

FAMIGLIA ITALIANA STYLE FOUR COURSE MEAL

Chef chooses dishes daily and
served family style. 42 per person.
Min. 4 people.

TIRAMISU AL CAFFE

Layers of savoiardi finger cookies dipped in
espresso and a creamy marsala mascarpone
delight. An Italian classic

CANNOLI

3 house-made cannoli pastries stuffed with a
sweet citrus ricotta filling and garnished with
pistachio or chocolate. Delizioso

AFFOGATO

Vanilla gelato topped with hot espresso.

CREME BRÛLÉE

Creamy baked custard topped with
caramelized sugar. Ask your server for
todays flavor

PANNA COTTA

Classic Italian cream pudding topped with
strawberry coulis.

PROFITEROL AL CIOCCOLATO

Cream profiteroles topped with chocolate
sauce and whipped cream

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO

Layers of chocolate cake and
caramel reduction

SORBETTO O GELATO

Drinks