La Cucina Cafe - Halifax

Daily Lunch Specials

Served 11-3

• Monday - Lunch Size LasagnaCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

• Tuesday - Mediterraneo Pizza SliceCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad

• Wednesday - Canadian Pizza SliceCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad

• Thursday - Lunch Size Pasta MilanoCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

• Friday - Lunch Size Chicken ParmigianaCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

• Saturday - Lunch Size Cheese TortelliniCA$10.00

  with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

• Sunday - 1/2 Focaccia ClubCA$10.00

  with Soup and Roast Potatoes

Classic Pizza

• Basic

  Sauce and mozzarella

  • SmallCA$11.00
  • MediumCA$15.00
  • LargeCA$20.00
  • Extra LargeCA$23.00

• Pepperoni

  Locally made Brothers hot pepperoni

  • SmallCA$12.00
  • MediumCA$16.00
  • LargeCA$22.00
  • Extra LargeCA$25.00

• Canadian

  Brothers hot pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper

  • SmallCA$13.00
  • MediumCA$19.00
  • LargeCA$25.00
  • Extra LargeCA$29.00

• Works

  Brothers hot pepperoni, Genoa salami, bacon, mushroom, green pepper, onion

  • SmallCA$14.00
  • MediumCA$21.00
  • LargeCA$27.00
  • Extra LargeCA$31.00

• Al Forno

  Brothers hot pepperoni, Genoa salami, bacon, hot Italian sausage

  • SmallCA$14.00
  • MediumCA$20.00
  • LargeCA$26.00
  • Extra LargeCA$30.00

• Vegeteriana

  • SmallCA$14.00
  • MediumCA$20.00
  • LargeCA$26.00
  • Extra LargeCA$30.00

Specialty Pizza

• Margherita

  Fresh basil, mozzarella

  • SmallCA$12.00
  • MediumCA$16.00
  • LargeCA$22.00
  • Extra LargeCA$25.00

• 3 Cheese

  Mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan

  • SmallCA$13.00
  • MediumCA$19.00
  • LargeCA$25.00
  • Extra LargeCA$29.00

• Rustica

  Hot Italian sausage, peppers, tomato, onion, parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella

  • SmallCA$15.00
  • MediumCA$23.00
  • LargeCA$30.00
  • Extra LargeCA$33.00

• Mediterraneo

  Chicken, spinach, sundried tomato, feta and mozzarella

  • SmallCA$15.00
  • MediumCA$23.00
  • LargeCA$30.00
  • Extra LargeCA$33.00

• Calabria

  Ham, pineapple, red and green peppers and red onion

  • SmallCA$14.00
  • MediumCA$20.00
  • LargeCA$26.00
  • Extra LargeCA$30.00

Antipasti

• Rustico ZuppaCA$6.00

  Tomato basil soup, chunky vegetables, chicken

• BruschettaCA$8.00

  Tomato, fresh basil, garlic, feta, olive, multigrain baguette

• AranciniCA$9.00

  Butternut squash and mascarpone risotto balls, breaded, deep fried, tomato sauce

• Spinach and Artichoke DipCA$10.00

  Spinach, artichokes, garlic, mix of creamy cheeses, warm whole wheat pita wedges

• Stuffed MushroomsCA$11.00

  Mushroom caps, lobster, garlic cream sauce, mozzarella

• Seafood ZuppaCA$12.00

  Shrimp, scallop, mussels, bouillabaisse, spinach, feta

• Garlic Cheese BreadCA$7.00

  Fresh from the oven with homemade garlic butter and mounded with mozzarella

• CalamariCA$10.00

  Lightly breaded, flash fried, spicy marinara, garlic aioli

• RavioliCA$7.00

  Spinach and cheese ravioli, breaded and fried, tomato sauce

• MeatballsCA$9.00

  House made all beef, marinara sauce

• Mussels Al VinoCA$11.00

  Island blue mussels, white wine, garlic butter, peppers, sweet red onions, lemon wedges

• Seared ScallopsCA$13.00

  Pea puree, bacon, gremolata

• Garlic Cheese Fingers

  • 9 inchCA$10.00
  • 9 inch Cheese and BaconCA$11.50
  • 12 inchCA$14.00
  • 12 inch Cheese and BaconCA$16.00

Panini

All sandwiches served with rustic Italian soup, side salad or Tuscan potatoes

• Barbecue Chicken Caesar WrapCA$14.00

  Romaine, bacon, croutons, chicken, Caesar dressing, barbecue sauce, toasted tortilla

• Tuna MeltCA$14.00

  Albacore tuna, red onion, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, house made foccacia

• Panini Al FornoCA$14.00

  Genoa salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, ham, mozzarella, tomato, garlic aioli, multigrain baguette

• Panini ArrostitoCA$14.00

  Roast red peppers, zucchini, Portobello, red onion, Marinara sauce, goat cheese, multigrain baguette

• Panini ToscanoCA$14.00

  Chicken, roast red peppers, prosciutto, mozzarella, pesto mayonnaise

• Monte Cristo PaniniCA$14.00

  Chicken, ham, tomato, Swiss cheese, "French toast dipped" and grilled

• Portobello PaniniCA$14.00

  Roast veggies, feta, pesto mayonnaise, house made foccacia

• Mediterranean WrapCA$14.00

  Mediterranean Wrap Spinach, chicken, sundried tomatoes, feta, pizza sauce

• Foccacia ClubCA$14.00

  Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheddar, mozzarella

Insalate

Add Garlic Roasted Chicken Breast $6 - Add 6 Shrimp Sautéed in Garlic and Herb Butter $6 - Add Maple and Balsamic Glazed Salmon $9

• Caesar

  Crisp romaine, bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese and garlic Caesar dressing

  • HalfCA$7.00
  • FullCA$10.00

• Arrostita

  Roasted Zucchini, Portobello, red peppers, red onion and tomato served with warm goat cheese over mixed greens drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette

  • HalfCA$7.00
  • FullCA$10.00

• Spinachi

  Baby spinach, mushroom, red onion, peppers, tomato, bacon, mozzarella and poppy seed dressing

  • HalfCA$7.00
  • FullCA$10.00

• Villagio

  Romaine, Kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, onion, peppers, feta and oregano vinaigrette and feta cheese

  • HalfCA$7.00
  • FullCA$10.00

• Warm Spinach

  Baby spinach topped with zucchini, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes and bacon that's been warmed in maple balsamic vinaigrette

  • HalfCA$7.00
  • FullCA$10.00

Pasta

All pasta served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese. Substitute Gluten Free Penne or Whole Wheat Spaghetti $2. Alfredo and Garlic Cream Sauces are not Gluten Sensitive

• Spaghetti BologneseCA$14.00

  Meaty tomato sauce, spaghetti noodles

• Lasagna Al FornoCA$15.00

  Layers of pasta with Bolognese sauce, cottage cheese and mozzarella

• Pasta MilanoCA$15.00

  Chicken, bacon, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes, tossed with penne in garlic cream sauce

• Penne PrimaveraCA$14.00

  Spinach, roasted red peppers and zucchini in creamy garlic sauce

• Spaghetti with MeatballsCA$17.00

  House made, all beef, marinara sauce

• Spaghetti AmicoCA$14.00

  Peppers, mushrooms and olives in marinara sauce and topped with feta cheese

• Chicken AlfredoCA$15.00

  Traditional Alfredo sauce, peppers and fettuccine

• Chicken ParmigianaCA$15.00

  Boneless, skinless chicken breast baked with mozzarella, over spaghetti with marinara sauce

• Pesto ScallopsCA$18.00

  Tossed with grilled cherry tomatoes, bacon and penne in pesto cream sauce

• Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$14.00

  Creamy egg and parmesan sauce with herbs and peppered bacon

• Sausage and Chicken ClassicoCA$16.00

  Tossed with creamy tomato sauce, peppers and penne

• Alfredo Mare MareCA$18.00

  Lobster, shrimp and mussels tossed with fettuccine in traditional Alfredo sauce

• Chicken and Shrimp RosaCA$18.00

  With peppers and bacon tossed with penne in creamy tomato sauce

• Polo Al PestoCA$15.00

  Chicken, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes, tossed with penne in creamy pesto sauce

• Chicken TetrazziniCA$15.00

  Boneless, skinless chicken breast tossed with mushrooms and spaghetti in garlic cream sauce

• Cheese TortelliniCA$14.00

  Tossed with bacon and spinach in Alfredo Sauce

• Veal ParmigianaCA$18.00

  Breaded scaloppini, topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served over fettuccine Alfredo

Principle

• Beef Short RibsCA$21.00

  Port Braised, spinach, crispy onions, smashed potatoes

• SalmonCA$17.00

  Baked with pesto and parmesan crust, cannellini bean ragu, spinach, tomato, crisp prosciutto

• Tuscan ChickenCA$16.00

  Buttermilk soaked and pan seared chicken breast, marinara sauce, feta cheese, roast potato

• Pan Fried Haddock PiccataCA$17.00

  Spinach, cherry tomato, toasted almonds, capers, lemon butter sauce, gremolata, smashed potatoes

• Veal ScaloppiniCA$18.00

  Portobello and button mushrooms, crispy onions, Marsala cream, risotto

• Gnocchi Quattro FormaggiCA$16.00

  Potato pasta with cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan and goat cheese

• Vegetarian RisottoCA$16.00

  Fresh grilled vegetables, toasted almonds, cranberries, cannellini beans, parmesan

• Seafood RisottoCA$19.00

  Shrimp, mussels, scallops, lobster, lemon and pea risotto

Dolce

• TiramisuCA$7.00

  Lady fingers drenched with espresso, topped with mascarpone cream and cocoa

• Vanilla Bean Gelato SundaeCA$6.00

  Served with warm peach and blueberry compote, candied pecans and whipped cream. Not available for take out

• Nan's Lemon SquareCA$6.00

  White pound cake, tart and sweet lemon cream and toasted coconut meringue

• Torta Al CioccolatoCA$6.00

  Chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream and chocolate ganache

• AffogatoCA$5.00

  Affogato Vanilla bean gelato with a shot of espresso. Not available for take out

• CheesecakeCA$7.00

  White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, Oreo cookie crumb crust, topped with whipped cream

• Vanilla Bean Gelato

  Not available for tale out

  • per scoopCA$3.00

• BiscottiCA$3.00

  Chocolate or almond

SFL - Simply For Life

• Mista PolloCA$16.00

  Large salad with romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, pecans, raspberry vinaigrette (on the side) and garlic roasted chicken breast

• Villagio PolloCA$16.00

  Large salad with romaine, cucumber, tomato, onion, red and green peppers, Kalamata olives, feta and oregano vinaigrette (on the side) and garlic roasted chicken breast

• Veggie PizzaCA$19.00

  Mushrooms, peppers, zucchini and red onion on a whole wheat pita with mozzarella

• SFL Mediterraneo PizzaCA$9.00

  Spinach, chicken and sundried tomatoes on a whole wheat pita with feta and mozzarella cheese

• Villagio Chicken WrapCA$13.00

  Garlic roasted chicken breast, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese in a whole wheat wrap with feta and oregano dressing and a side of Villagio or Mista salad

• SFL Mediterraneo WrapCA$13.00

  Mediterraneo Wrap Garlic roasted chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and pizza sauce in a whole wheat wrap with a side of Villagio or Mista salad

• Mussels MarinaraCA$11.00

  Steamed in white wine and marinara sauce

• Seafood ZuppaCA$12.00

  Seafood Zuppa Scallops, shrimp and mussels in spicy bouillabaisse with spinach, topped with feta cheese

• SFL Spaghetti AmicoCA$15.00

  Peppers, mushrooms and Kalamata olives in marinara sauce served over whole wheat spaghetti and topped with feta cheese

• Shrimp DiavloCA$18.00

  Tossed with peppers, crushed chilies and whole wheat spaghetti in marinara sauce

• Spaghetti RusticaCA$15.00

  Spinach, chicken and peppers tossed with whole wheat spaghetti in marinara sauce

• Sfl Tuscan Chicken

  Chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, sprinkled with feta cheese and served with side salad