Bernini of Ybor

Bruschetta$8.00

vine ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil & fresh mozzarella finished with balsamic drizzle on toasted crostini

Calamari$9.00

lemon pepper scented flash fried calamari served with a trio of sauces

Eggplant Bonanno$9.00

crispy breaded eggplant layered with ricotta, prosciutto & fresh basil, topped with fresh mozzarella, basil pesto & tomato sauce

Beef Carpaccio$10.00

pepper crusted seared thin beef tenderloin with capers, red onions, shaved pecorino cheese, crostini & white truffle balsamic drizzle

Sausage & Peppers$9.00

homemade italian sausage, sweet onions & red peppers served in spicy tomato sauce

Bleu Cheese Mussels$11.00

fresh prince edward island mussels sautéed with fennel, shallots, grape tomatoes, applewood bacon & gorgonzola cheese finished with fresh herbs

Lollipop Lamb$12.00

grilled lamb chops with basil pesto & roasted red pepper hummus

Zuppa Del Giorno$6.00

fresh soup made daily - ask your server for today’s special

Mista$7.00

mescal greens, bernini house vinaigrette, gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts & shaved red onions

Caesar$7.00

classic caesar with pecorino shavings & garlic crostini

The Cigar City Chop$10.00

provolone cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, romaine, shaved carrots, toasted almonds, salami, red onions, asparagus & grape tomatoes with italian vinaigrette

Caprese$9.00

vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, baby greens & sun dried tomato pesto finished with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic drizzle

The 17th Street$10.00

fresh arugula, honey glazed pine nuts, crumbled bleu cheese, fresh tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon & dijon vinaigrette

Pear & Arugula$10.00

fresh bartlett pears poached in port wine simple syrup with toasted almonds, goat cheese, arugula & champagne cherry vinaigrette

Oyster Caesar$12.00

classic caesar salad with breaded oysters, shaved pecorino & garlic crostini

Chicken Arrosto$22.00

herb roasted half chicken with brabant potatoes, asparagus & piccata sauce

Atlantic Salmon$25.00

blackened atlantic salmon with sautéed spinach, zucchini & squash finished with lemon butter sauce

Pork Osso Buco$25.00

slow braised pork osso buco with natural au jus, roasted fennel saffron risotto & a grilled carrot

Cioppino A La Cinzano$26.00

spicy sweet red vermouth tomato stew with sautéed mussels, shrimp, clams & fresh fish medallions over polenta with garlic crostini

Crispy Duck$26.00

maple leaf farm’s half duck served with goat cheese mashed potatoes & broccolini finished with a dried cherry & vanilla chianti demi-glace

Grouper

pistachio crusted fresh gulf grouper served with herb roasted mashed potatoes & broccolini finished with marsala brown butter sauce

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Duck Breast$28.00

seared maple leaf farm’s duck breast with caramelized sweet potatoes & grilled asparagus finished with a balsamic pear agrodolce

Filet$28.00

grilled 8 oz tenderloin served with sweet corn puree, herb roasted mashed potatoes & asparagus smothered with crimini mushrooms & sweet onions

Snapper

almond crusted red snapper with mushroom risotto & asparagus finished with amaretto brown butter sauce

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Veal Chop Aneto$34.00

grilled veal chop topped with prosciutto & fontina cheese served over white truffle risotto finished with sherry wine, mushroom & dill reduction with a splash of cream

Margherita$10.00

traditional sliced tomato, mozzarella & basil

Americano$12.00

pepperoni, mozzarella & plum tomato sauce

Caesar Pizza$14.00

grilled chicken, red onions, romaine lettuce, mozzarella & pecorino cheese with caesar dressing

Greco Roman$14.00

green & kalamata olives, red peppers, capers, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, mozzarella & plum tomato sauce

White Pie$14.00

mozzarella, spinach, ricotta impastata & fresh garlic

Bbq Chicken$14.00

grilled chicken, red onions, smoked bbq sauce & mozzarella

Apple Bacon$15.00

applewood smoked bacon, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella & plum tomato sauce

Chicken Parmesan$15.00

mozzarella, breaded chicken, grape tomatoes, grated pecorino cheese & plum tomato sauce

Salsiccia$15.00

mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pecorino cheese, italian sausage, roasted fennel, fresh basil & plum tomato sauce

Wild Mushroom$15.00

wild mushrooms, goat cheese, mozzarella, shaved pecorino & basil pesto

New Yorker$15.00

pepperoncini, onions, mushrooms, italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella & plum tomato sauce

Gilroy$15.00

roasted garlic puree, mozzarella, grilled chicken, goat cheese, sweet onions, marinated artichokes & tomatoes

Di Parma$15.00

prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato sauce, arugula, grape tomatoes, balsamic drizzle & white truffle oil

Spaghetti De La Grana$18.00

sautéed grape tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, fresh mozzarella & basil

Veal Lasagna$21.00

ground veal & pork layered with ricotta, mozzarella & classic tomato sauce

Pappardelle Bolognese$21.00

veal & pork bolognese with carrots, onions, plum tomatoes, pancetta & mascarpone cheese finished with a splash of red wine

Tortelloni Carbonara$23.00

italian sausage, sautéed broccolini, crispy pancetta & toasted pistachios

Shrimp Orecchiette$24.00

sautéed shrimp, grape tomatoes & spinach in a white truffel alfredo sauce

Fusilli Sicilia$23.00

veal meatballs, homemade sausage & sliced eggs tossed with long fusilli & classic tomato sauce garnished with ricotta impastata

Spaghetti A La Vongole$24.00

fresh littleneck clams sautéed in a roasted garlic saffron broth with pancetta, roasted fennel & basil served over spaghetti

Gelato$6.00

tahitian vanilla or triple chocolate

Champagne Raspberry Sorbetto$6.00

fresh red raspberries blended with champagne

Orange Sherbet$6.00

fresh orange juice blended with cream

Key Lime Pie$7.00

famous mike’s pies

Flourless Chocolate Cake$7.00

two layers of belgian chocolate cake with a white chocolate ganache topped with cocoa whipped cream

Crème Brulee$7.00

served with fresh seasonal berries & raspberry sauce

Bernini Tiramisu$7.00

espresso soaked “lady fingers” layered in vanilla mascarpone cream

Panna Cotta$6.00

fresh made flavor of the week

“aunt Cookie’s” Cassata Cake$7.00

a classic family recipe: pound cake layered with ricotta cream, whipped cream, chocolate chips & cherries

Indulge In A Sampler Platter For The Table$20.00

enjoy a trio of bernini’s homemade desserts: flourless chocolate cake, tiramisu & crème brulee