Lunch

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Antipasti

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

Sausage and Peppers
Pan fried mixed bell peppers and Italian sausage served
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 deep fried golden brown
and served with a lemon basil aioli – 9.95

  

Soup & Salad

Soup-Salad Combo
Small salad of your choice, bowl of soup,
and a soft drink – 9.95

 Minestrone  cup – 2.95  bowl – 3.95

Soup of the Day  cup – 2.95  bowl – 3.95
Add Chicken or Salmon to any salad – 3.00

 ~~~ Salads are available in small or meal size ~~~

 House Salad
Mixed lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted peppers
and pepperoncini with red wine vinaigrette – 4.95 / 8.95

Gorgonzola Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Topped with red onions,tomatoes, toasted cashews, mandarin
oranges and gorgonzola crumbles – 5.95 / 9.95

Grilled Pepper and Chicken Salad
Mixed greens tossed with a basil pesto vinaigrette.
Topped with grilled red and green peppers, grilled onions, grilled
chicken and crumbled goat cheese – 6.95 /10.95

Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach tossed in honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Topped with fresh strawberries, red onions, toasted
pine nuts and goat cheese – 5.95 / 9.95

Caesar Salad
House-made creamy Caesar prepared with pasteurized egg yolks.
Let us know if you would like anchovies on top! – 4.95 / 8.95

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

Chopped Salad
Chopped iceberg lettuce, diced grilled chicken, diced tomato, diced avocado
and gorgonzola crumbles with red wine vinaigrette – 6.50 / 10.50

Wedge Salad

The classic wedge salad done “Abrusci’s Way!”  – 6.95

Pasta
Add a side salad of your choice – 3.00

Spaghetti Marinara
The basis of Italian food!  Simple, but full of flavor – 9.95
Add Sausage, Meatballs, or our Beef and Pork Meat Sauce – 11.95

Steve’s Rigatoni and Sausage
Hands down the best item on the menu! Spicy Italian sausage
and fresh basil tossed in a tomato cream sauce – 10.95
Try it baked – 11.95

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 – 10.95

Linguini with Roasted Tomatoes
Fire roasted tomatoes with a hint of smoke, roasted garlic, grilled
chicken, diced onions and toasted oregano – 9.95

Linguini al Abrusci
On the light side, this dish combines tomatoes, capers, red onions and
fresh basil in a spicy white wine sauce.  Finished with a bit
of butter and Asiago cheese – 9.95

Orecchiette with Shrimp and Spinach
Orecchiette pasta with sautéed shrimp, spinach and toasted
almonds in a light but spicy aglio e olio sauce – 10.95

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 – 8.95

Orecchiette with Salmon
Orecchiette pasta with sautéed salmon, roasted tomatoes and
asparagus seasoned with hickory smoked sea salt.
Garnished with crispy garlic – 10.95

Sandwiches
~~~ All Sandwiches served with a Mediterranean orzo
salad  and Abrusci’s famous parmesan oregano potato chips ~~~

Soup-Sandwich Combo
Sandwich of your choice, cup of soup,
potato chips and a soft drink – additional 2.75

Sausage Sandwich
Grilled patty style Italian sausage topped with a mild green chile strip
and melted provolone cheese with marinara for dipping – 9.95

Italian Beef Sandwich
Roast beef with au jus topped with giardanera peppers and
provolone cheese on a hoagie roll – 11.95

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara
and provolone cheese – 9.95

Abrusci’s Club Sandwich
Egg battered bread triple layered with bacon, ham and turkey.
Includes lettuce, tomato, avocado and roasted garlic aioli – 10.95

Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and fresh basil with extra virgin
olive oil, balsamic glaze and field greens – 8.95

Chicken Saltimbocca Sandwich
Sauteed chicken layered with sage and prosciutto topped with
fresh mozzarella cheese with lemon aioli – 9.95

Meatball Sandwich
Three meatballs topped with marinara and
provolone cheese then baked – 9.95

Fried Eggplant Sandwich
Fried eggplant topped with marinara and
shredded mozzarella cheese –8.95

Grilled Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Smoked turkey, peppered bacon, avocado, provolone,
sliced tomatoes with mayonnaise – 9.95

Muffalata Sandwich
Ham and Genoa salami with provolone cheese and our homemade
olive salad with peppers and pepperoncini – 9.95

The Best Damn Sandwich…Period!
Ham, Genoa salami and provolone cheese baked on a 9” pizza
dough accompanied by a chopped salad with black olives,
tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini with a red wine vinaigrette – 10.95

Abrusci's Italian Restaurant Wheat Ridge, Colorado