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Antipasti

Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and deep fried served with
marinara and tangy potato tartar sauce – 9.95

 Sausage and Peppers
Pan fried mixed bell peppers and Italian sausage
coins with a side of marinara – 8.95

 Antipasti Abrusci
Assortment of salamis, marinated vegetables,
cheeses and olives – 11.95

 Bruschetta
A special blend of tomatoes, capers, red onions and pine nuts
tossed with garlic and basil.Served on baked Ciabatta and
drizzled with a balsamic glaze – 8.95

 Mussels Diavola or Pesto
Large green lip mussels tossed in a spicy Diavola
or pesto cream sauce – 10.95

 Fried Raviolis
Breaded cheese raviolis, deep fried golden brown and
served with a side of marinara – 8.95

 Crostini with Marinated Mushrooms and Grilled Peppers
Served with grilled crostini and black
pepper mascarpone cheese – 9.95

 Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon Oil
Garnished with shaved Romano cheese – 9.95

 Roman Artichokes
Tempura battered Roman artichokes fried golden brown
and served with a lemon basil aioli – 9.95

Soup & Salad

Minestrone  cup – 2.95  bowl – 3.95
Soup of the Day 
cup - 2.95  bowl – 3.95

 ~~~ Available as individual or family size ~~~

 House Salad
Mixed lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted peppers
and pepperoncini with red wine vinaigrette – 4.95 / 11.95

 Gorgonzola Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Topped with red onions,tomatoes, toasted cashews, mandarin
oranges and gorgonzola crumbles – 5.95 / 12.95

 Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach tossed in honey balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with
fresh strawberries, red onions, toasted pine nuts and goat cheese – 5.95 / 12.95

 Caesar Salad
House-made creamy Caesar prepared with pasteurized
egg yolks.  Let us know if you would like anchovies on top! – 4.95 / 11.95
Add Chicken – 6.95 / 15.95

 Winter Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, fire roasted tomatoes and basil pesto seasoned
and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil – 5.95 / 12.95

 Wedge Salad
The classic wedge salad done “The Abrusci’s Way!” – 5.95

**Parties of 8 or more may be subject to an 18% gratuity**

Pasta

~~~ Available as individual or family size ~~~

Spinach Lasagna
A classic vegetarian favorite!  Baked until golden brown – 13.95 / 23.95
Care to add meat sauce for a heartier meal? – 16.45 / 26.45

 Baked Ravioli
Large cheese raviolis tossed with our meat sauce.
Topped with provolone cheese and baked
until bubbling hot! – 12.95 / 22.95

 Baked Ziti of the Day
There’s no recipe for this baked pasta dish.  It’s
thought up daily! – 12.95 / 22.95

 Spaghetti Marinara
The basis of Italian food!  Simple, but full of flavor – 11.95 / 20.95

Spinach Lasagna
A classic vegetarian favorite!  Baked until golden brown – 13.95 / 23.95
Care to add meat sauce for a heartier meal? – 16.45 / 26.45

 Baked Ravioli
Large cheese raviolis tossed with our meat sauce.
Topped with provolone cheese and baked until bubbling hot! – 12.95 / 22.95

 Baked Ziti of the Day
There’s no recipe for this baked pasta dish.
It’s thought up daily! – 12.95 / 22.95

 Spaghetti Marinara
The basis of Italian food!  Simple, but full of flavor – 11.95 / 20.95
Add Sausage, Meatballs, or our beef and pork Meat Sauce – 13.95 / 23.95

Steve’s Rigatoni and Sausage

Hands down the best item on the menu! Spicy ground Italian sausage and fresh
basil tossed in a tomato cream sauce – 14.95 / 24.95
Try it baked – 16.95 / 26.95

 Spicy Linguini with Clams
Chopped clams in a spicy white wine sauce finished with a bit of whole butter.
Try this one with a red sauce as well – 14.95 / 24.95

 Linguini with Roasted Tomatoes
Fire roasted tomatoes with a hint of smoke,
roasted garlic, grilled chicken, diced onion and
toasted oregano – 13.95 / 23.95

 Linguini with Scampi
Sautéed shrimp in a spicy garlic sauce – 17.95 / 27.95

 Linguini al Abrusci
On the light side, this dish combines tomatoes, capers, red
onions andfresh basil in a spicy white wine sauce.  Finished with
a bit of butter and Asiago cheese – 12.95 / 22.95

 Orecchiette with Shrimp and Spinach
Orecchiette pasta with sautéed shrimp, spinach and toasted
almonds in alight but spicy aglio e olio sauce – 17.95 / 27.95

 Linguini with Pesto
Diced grilled chicken, sliced Roma tomatoes and Roman style artichokes
tossed in a light pesto cream.  Garnished with toasted pine nuts – 15.95 / 25.95

 Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
The simplest of pasta dishes combines garlic, olive oil, crushed red
pepper and parsley to find its flavor. Traditionally topped with
Romano cheese and breadcrumbs – 12.95 / 22.95

 Penne Gorgonzola
Grilled chicken, walnuts and broccoli tossed in a gorgonzola
cream sauce.  Finished with red grapes– 16.95 / 26.95

 Orecchiette with Salmon
Orecchiette pasta with sautéed salmon, roasted tomatoes and asparagus
seasoned with hickory smoked sea salt.  Garnished
with crispy garlic – 15.95 / 25.95

Penne Carbonara
Creamy Alfredo sauce with caramelized pancetta finished with
Romano cheese- 15.95 / 25.95

Entrée

~~~ Available as individual or family size ~~~

Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and
mozzarella cheese, baked golden brown served over
spaghetti marinara – 15.95 / 24.95

 Pork Scaloppini with Gorgonzola Cream
Pork scaloppini gently sautéed and finished with an gorgonzola
cream sauce with fresh basil and fire roasted tomatoes.  Accompanied by a
sautéed vegetable medley and roasted garlic mashed potatoes – 16.95 / 25.95

 Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant medallions topped with marinara sauce and
mozzarella cheese,baked golden brown.  Served over spaghetti
marinara – 14.95 / 23.95

 Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken breast inlaid with fresh sage and thinly sliced prosciutto.
Sautéed and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.Served over a bed of
spaghetti accompanied by steamed broccoli– 15.95 / 24.95

 Chicken Piccata
Traditional white wine, lemon and caper sauce served with roasted
garlic mashedpotatoes and sautéed haricot vert – 15.95 / 24.95

 Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breasts topped with mushrooms, onions and sweet
Marsala wine served withgrilled asparagus and creamy Romano risotto– 15.95 / 24.95

 Chicken Firenza
Tender grilled chicken topped with a spicy roasted garlic and green chile sauce.
Topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until melted.  Served over a bed of spaghetti and
accompanied by sautéed vegetable medley – 15.95 / 24.95

 Veal Piccata
Traditional white wine, lemon and caper sauce served with roasted garlic
mashed potatoes and sautéed haricot vert – 18.95 / 27.95

 Veal Marsala
Tender veal scaloppini topped with mushrooms, onions and sweet Marsala wine served with
grilled asparagus and creamy Romano risotto – 18.95 / 27.95

 Pepper Crusted New York Strip Steak
Grilled to perfection, topped with crispy fried onions and drizzled
with a balsamic glaze.  Accompanied by lightly sautéed spinach
with tomato and mozzarella– 20.95

 Grilled Black Pepper Salmon
Peppered salmon grilled to perfection with lavender laced honey glaze accompanied by
sautéed white beans and peppers with herbs and sautéed haricot vert – 17.95

 Grilled Colossal Shrimp
Four colossal shrimp wrapped with prosciutto and fresh basil. Grilled
and served over a bedof sautéed white beans with peppers and herbs
and sautéed haricot vert – 21.95

 

A la Carte Side Dishes (3.00)

Spaghetti Marinara
Sautéed Vegetable Medley
Steamed Broccoli
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Haricot Vert
Grilled Asparagus
Creamy Romano Risotto
Sautéed White Beans with Peppers
Sautéed Spinach with Tomato and Mozzarella

 

 

Abrusci's Italian Restaurant Wheat Ridge, Colorado