~. ariani restaurant menu .~

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Portabello Bruschetta
baked with quarto Formaggi (four pieces) 9.95
Escargot
chef Dario’s presentation 7.95
Fried Calamari "alla Veneziana" 7.95 Shrimp “alla Riviera” lightly blackened 9.95
Mussels Mussels (Blue Gold) poached “alla Possilipo” or “alla Lucianna” 8.95 Artichoke Hearts “Florentine”
casserole, for two 9.95
Eggplant turnover “alla Ariani”, oven baked 7.95 Soup of the Day 4.50

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Roasted red peppers, cheese and anchovies 5.95 Bruschetta “Contadina” four pieces 5.95
Sliced Tomato, Onion and Gorgonzola 3.95 Traditional Caesar Salad 4.95
Istrian salad, Chef Dario’s special 4.95

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Linguine, Penne or Fettuccine
your choice of pasta, with Ariani’s own “salsa pomodoro” sauce. 14.95

Ziti “al Padrino”
sautéed with fresh garlic, olive oil, broccoli and wild mushroom. 16.95

Ziti “Vodka Sauce”
sautéed with caramelized onion, pancetta, vodka and cheese sauce. 16.95

Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo
sautéed in creamy - cheese sauce 15.95
with grilled chicken 17.95
with sautéed shrimp 18.95

ManIcotti
twin, homemade pasta crepes , baked in light tomato sauce,
fi lled with cheese blend stuffing. Melted fontina. 15.95

Eggplant Turnover “Parmigiana” – platter
Stuffed and baked with tomato and cheese.
With vegetable and pasta. 16.95

Toscan Sausage “alla Contadina”
special Italian style sausage, grilled and sliced, sautéed with onion,
mushroom, wine, touch of tomato and tossed with penne pasta. 18.95


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Tuna Steak “Ariani”, yellow fin – sushi grade
pan-seared, lightly blackened, finished with brandy and seafood stock
reduction. Served with linguine white clam sauce. 19.95

Filet of Salmon “Oscar”
topped with crab and lobster meat, asparagus, béarnaise. Baked in
lobster bisque sauce. With linguine clam sauce. 19.95

Ariani’s Tilapia “Oreganata”
baked in special lobster bisque sauce. Spread with chef Dario Aioli and
oreganata bread crumbs, with linguine white clam sauce. 19.95

Shrimp “alla Ariani”
six large shrimps sautéed to order in our own flavorful red-clam sauce,
arranged over linguine pasta, with vegetable. 18.95

Calamari “Veneziana”
dusted with specially seasoned flour and elegantly fried in vegetable oil.
Served with side of marinara and linguine white clam sauce. 17.95

Brodetto Zuppa Frutta di Mare
platter of sautéed shrimp, calamari, mussels and fish filet in light
Fra Diavolo seafood - marinara sauce. 24.95


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Ariani’s famous “Lambuco”
two, spring lamb shanks, seasoned and browned then slowly braised in
flavorful blend of fresh garlic, red wine and rosemary. 19.95

Ariani’s Deluxe Mixed Grill – platter
combo of lean pork medallion, chicken breast and beef filet medallion. 22.95

Roasted “Veal-buco” - platter
specially seasoned, boneless, small veal roast is browned, then slowly specially seasoned, boneless, small veal roast is browned, then slowly braised in our “ossobuco” sauce. Most flavorful. 19.95

Calf Liver “alla Veneziana”
pan-grilled, sautéed with sweet onion, finely chopped meaty bacon and touch
of brandy - demi-glace reduction. With Istrian potato and vegetable. 18.95

Pork Medallions “alla Florentine”
perfectly seasoned and grilled. Finished with Italian proscuittio and melted
fontina cheese. Served over spinach with homemade Istrian potato. 18.95

Filet Mignon “Wellington”
twin petite, pan-seared filet mignon is “stuffed” with sautéed mushroom.
Baked, wrapped in fontina cheese and puff-pastry dough. 24.95

Veal Scaloppini – 19.95 Chicken Breast – 17.95

Riviera - sautéed with artichokes hearts, capers in lemon - white wine sauce
Marsala - sautéed with mushroom - Marsala wine – demiglace sauce
Adriatico - lightly breaded, then sautéed in garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
Parmigiana - baked in tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Schnitzels “alla Ariani” - cutlets are lightly hand breaded and elegantly panfried. Topped with sautéed mushrooms mix, parmesan and fontina cheese
Chef Dario’s Favorite – Pork “Schnitzel” made with medallions of pork tenderloin 18.95

~. ariani white wine list .~

101. “Champagne” Brut – Domaine St Michelle 23
102. “Champagne” Brut – Split 5
103. Chandon Brut California 25
104. White Zinfandel – Glen Ellen California 22 / 7.50
105. White Zinfandel – Beringer California 22 / 7.50
106. Sauvignon Blanc – Long Mountain South Africa 22 / 7.50
107. Chardonnay – Copperidge California Chardonnay 22 / 7.50
108. Chardonnay – (Organic) Bontera California 27 / 9.00
109. Chardonnay – Kendall Jackson California Chardonnay 27 / 9.00
110. Pinot Grigio – Voga Italy 27 / 9.00
111. Pinot Grigio – Barefoot California 22 / 7.50
112. Riesling (semidry semidry) MacWilliams Australia 22 / 7.50


~. ariani red wine list .~

201. Pinot Noir – Mirssou California 25/8.50
202. Merlot – Columbia Crest Washington 22/7.50
203. Merlot – (Organic) Bontera California Merlot 27/9.00
204. Merlot – Clos Du Bois California Merlot 27/9.00
205. Merlot – Riserve Clos Du Bois California Merlot 45
206. Shiraz – Clay station California 22/7.50
207. Shiraz / Cabernet – Penfolds Australia 27/9.00
208. Cabernet Sauvignon – Avalon California 25/8.50
209. Cabernet Sauvignon – KJ California Cabernet Sauvignon 27
210. Cabernet Sauvignon – Louis M. Martini California 35
211. Chianti – Da Vinci Italy 27/9.00
212. Velletri – Riserva 2000 Great Meritage Italy 45
213. Chianti Riserva Ducale TAN – Rufi no Tuscany 47
214. Chianti Riserva, GOLD – Dievole Italy 47
215. Amarone – Cancello del Barone Italy 47
216. Barolo – Cancello del Barone Italy Barolo 47
217. Marlstone – Meritage Clos Du Bois California 89


During our Premium House Wines Festival

By the glass DOUBLE SERVING for the price of one

MerlotWhite ZinChardonnayCabernet Sauvignon
By the glass … 5.95 Half liter … 9.95 Liter … 19.95

Pinot GrigioChianti Shiraz
By the glass … 6.95 Half liter … 11.95 Liter … 23.95

1529 S.E. 15th Terr.
Del Prado Mall
Cape Coral, FL  33990
239-772-8000


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