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La Grotta

(804) 644-2466

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  • 1218 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Italian
  • $$$$$
  • La Grotta

  • (804) 644-2466
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Prix Fixe
  • Antipasti
    • Carpaccio Di Manzo $8.95

      Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Calamari Fritti $8.95

      Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon.

    • Antipasto Del Giorno $8.95

      A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily.

    • Spiedino Di Mozzarella $8.95

      An oven baked skewer of bread, fresh mozzarella and tomato finished with a caper, anchovy butter sauce.

    • Peperoni In Bagna Caoda $8.95

      Roasted bell peppers double cooked in a sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Insalata Di Calamari $8.95

      Marinated calamari in an olive oil, capers and lemon.

  • Zuppa Del Giorno
    • Homemade Soup Of The Day

      (Priced daily).

  • Insalate
    • Insalata Di Spinaci $6.50

      Baby spinach with mushrooms and pancetta in a homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Mista $6.50

      Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare Con Pollo O Trota Affumicata $9.95

      The classic caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken or smoked trout.

    • Insalata Del Cuoco $7.95

      Organic baby greens tossed in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts.

    • Insalata Caprese $7.50

      Fresh homemade mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare $7.50

      The classic cesare salad.

  • Primi
    • Orecchiette Alla Barese $9.50

      Pasta with ricotta cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce.

    • Lasagna Al Forno $9.50

      Homemade baked pasta, meat and bechamel sauces.

    • Linguine Alle Vongole $11.95

      Linguine with clams in a white clam sauce.

    • Ravioli Di Pollo Con Panna $10.50

      Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce.

    • Gnocchi Al Ragu $9.50

      Homemade potato dumpling pasta with a bolognese style meat sauce.

    • Fettuccine Al Filetto Di Pomodoro $10.50

      Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil.

    • Fettuccine Primavera $10.50

      Homemade fettuccine with mixed fresh vegetables in cream sauce.

  • Secondi Di Carne
    • Lombatine Di Maiale Alla Pizzaiola $10.50

      Medallions of pork loin with capers, garlic, oregano, chardonnay in a spicy tomato sauce.

    • Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro $9.50

      Sauteed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Salsiccia In Umido $10.95

      Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta.

    • Vitello Al Marsala $13.95

      Sauteed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce.

    • Fracosta Alla Mostarda $15.95

      7 Oz. pan roasted new york strip in rosemary mustard sauce.

  • Secondi Di Pesce
    • Sogliola Aurora $11.95

      Sauteed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce.

    • Calamari Affogati $11.95

      Braised squid with tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano served over soft polenta.

    • Salmone Al Pepe Rosa $11.95

      Sauteed filet of atlantic salmon with pink peppercorns in a dark balsamic vinegar reduction sauce.

  • A Taste Of Italy
    • Three Course Meal $24.00

      (Pasta, entree and dessert).

    • Four Course Meal $29.00

      (Pasta, salad, entree and dessert).

    • Five Course Meal $32.00

      (Appetizer, pasta, salad, entree, and dessert).

  • Dessert Selections
    • Strawberry Grand Marnier Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake soaked in grand marnier and layered with fresh strawberries.

    • Espresso Panacotta $8.00

      The perfect italian egg less flan flavored with espresso.

    • Mousse Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with layers of white and dark chocolate mousse.

    • Nougat Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with shaved italian nougat made from sugar, caramel and hazelnuts.

    • Profiterole $8.00

      Homemade puff pastry filled with pastry cream and topped with a cold chocolate sauce.

    • Coconut Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with layers of pastry cream and coconut.

    • Tiramisu $8.00

      Lady fingers soaked in espresso and marsala wine layer with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate.

    • Frutti Di Bosco $9.95

      Assorted berries in a chocolate cup with cold zabaglione and vanilla sauces.

    • Tartufo $8.00

      Chocolate and vanilla ice cream rolled in cocoa powder and hazelnuts.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 2
    • Prix -Fix Menu 2 $29.00

  • Prix -Fix Menu 2 - First Course
    Choice of one of the following options.
    • Combination Of Two Different Pastas

      Chef choice.

    • Soup Of The Day

    • Calamari Fritti

      Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 2 - Second Course
    Choice of one of the following salads.
    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh mixed greens with our homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare

      The classic cesare salad.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 2 - Third Course
    Choice of one of the following entrees.
    • Petto Di Pollo Alla Cador

      Sauteed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Sogliola Aurora

      Sauteed filet of Sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce.

    • Vitello Al Marsala

      Sauteed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce.

    • Salsiccia In Umido

      Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 2 - Fourth Course
    Dessert.
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3
    • Prix -Fix Menu 3 $32.00

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3 - First Course
    Choice of one of the following appetizers.
    • Calamari Fritti

      Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon.

    • Antipasto Del Giorno

      A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3 - Second Course
    Combination of the following pastas.
    • Ravioli Di Pollo Con Panna

      Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce.

    • Fettuccine Al Filetto Di Pomodoro

      Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3 - Third Course
    Choice of one of the following salads.
    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh mixed greens with our homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare

      The classic cesare salad.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3 - Fourth Course
    Choice of one of the following entrees.
    • Special Of The Day

    • Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro

      Sauteed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Sogliola Aurora

      Sauteed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce.

    • Vitello Al Marsala

      Sauteed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce.

  • Prix -Fix Menu 3 - Fifth Course
    Dessert.
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate.

  • Antipasti
    • Carpaccio Di Manzo $10.95

      Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Calamari Fritti $10.95

      Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon.

    • Antipasto Del Giorno $10.95

      A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily.

    • Rane Con Polenta $10.95

      Sauteed frog legs with a chardonnay sauce with spring onions over polenta.

    • Peperoni In Bagna Caoda $10.95

      Roasted bell peppers in a double cooked sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Lumache E Melanzane $12.95

      Baked snails with parsley, garlic and butter on top of baked eggplant.

  • Zuppa Del Giorno
    • Homemade Soup Of The Day

      Priced daily.

  • Insalate
    • Insalata Mista $7.50

      Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare $8.00

      The classic caesar salad.

    • Insalata Di Campagna $9.95

      Julienne of radicchio and fennel, tossed in a white balsamic dressing and topped with prosciutto and shaved parmesan.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare Con Tre Opzioni $11.95

      The classic caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken, smoked trout or grilled shrimp.

    • Insalata Del Cuoco $9.95

      Organic baby greens in a white balsamic dressing finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts.

    • Torretta $10.95

      Tower of homemade mozzarella, roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant with oregano, fresh basil and touch of extra virgin olive oil.

  • Primi
    • Gnocchi Al Filetto Di Pomodoro $16.95

      Homemade potato dumpling pasta in tomato filet, garlic and olive oil sauce.

    • Agnolotti Alla Panna $16.95

      Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a light cream sauce.

    • Linguine Alle Vongole $17.95

      Linguine with clams in a white clam sauce.

    • Cannelloni Gratinati $16.95

      Homemade pasta filled with beef, veal, vegetables, mozzarella in bechamel and tomato sauces.

    • Fettuccine Alla Papalina $16.95

      Homemade fettuccine with prosciutto, shallots and fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce.

  • Secondi Di Carne
    • Quaglie Ripiene $25.95

      Two roasted boneless quails stuffed with italian sausage and fresh sage in natural pan juices.

    • Petto Di Pollo Cadoro $18.95

      Sauteed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce.

    • Vitello Verdi $23.95

      Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce.

    • Filetto Al Pepe Verde $29.95

      Sauteed filet mignon finished in a green peppercorn and cognac sauce.

    • Bistecca Di Manzo $29.95

      Pan roasted new york strip in a dijon, fresh rosemary cream sauce.

    • Bistecca Di Bufalo $30.95

      Sauteed buffalo ribeye with gorgonzola and pistachio sauce.

  • Secondi Di Pesce
    • Sogliola Aurora $23.95

      Sauteed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, mushrooms and fresh basil in a white wine sauce.

    • Salmone Adriatico $23.95

      Sauteed filet of atlantic salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato finished in a beurre blanc sauce.

    • Gamberoni E Cape Sante Con Polenta Fra Diavolo $25.95

      Sauteed jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with crushed red pepper, saffron in a tomato cognac sauce (can be served over soft polenta or linguine).

  • A Taste Of Italy
    • Four Course Meal $45.00

      (Pasta, salad, entree and dessert).

    • Five Course Meal $52.00

      (Appetizer, pasta, salad, entree and dessert).

    • Six Course Meal $60.00

      (Appetizer, pasta, fish, salad, entree and dessert).

  • Side Order
    • Asparagi Parmigiana $10.95

      Fresh asparagus oven baked with butter and parmesan cheese.

    • Spinachi Saltati All' Aglio $7.00

      Sauteed fresh spinach with olive oil and garlic.

  • Dessert
    • Strawberry Grand Marnier Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake soaked in grand marnier and layered with fresh strawberries.

    • Espresso Panacotta $8.00

      The perfect italian egg less flan flavored with espresso.

    • Mousse Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with layers of white and dark chocolate mousse.

    • Nougat Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with shaved italian nougat made from sugar, caramel and hazelnuts.

    • Profiterole $8.00

      Homemade puff pastry filled with pastry cream and topped with a cold chocolate sauce.

    • Coconut Cake $8.00

      Homemade sponge cake with layers of pastry cream and coconut.

    • Tiramisu $8.00

      Lady fingers soaked in espresso and marsala wine layer with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate.

    • Frutti Di Bosco $9.95

      Assorted berries in a chocolate cup with cold zabaglione and vanilla sauces.

    • Tartufo $8.00

      Chocolate and vanilla ice cream rolled in cocoa powder and hazelnuts.

  • Prix-Fix Four Course
    • Four Course $45.00

  • Prix-Fix Four Course - Pastas
    • Agnolotti Alla Panna

      Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream sauce.

    • Pasta Fresca Del Cuoco

      Chef's choice of our homemade pasta in a marinara fresh basil sauce.

    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh field greens tossed with our homemade balsamic dressing.

  • Prix-Fix Four Course - Entrees
    • Filetto Al Pepe Verde

      Sauteed filet mignon with a green peppercorn cognac sauce (prepared medium rare only).

    • Salmone Adriatico

      Sauteed filet of salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato in beurre blanc.

    • Vitello Verdi

      Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce.

    • Petto Di Pollo Cadoro

      Sauteed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce.

    • Vegetali Alla Griglia

      Plate of assorted grilled vegetables.

  • Prix-Fix Four Course - Dessert
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate.

  • Prix-Fix Five Course
    • Five Course $52.00

  • Prix-Fix Five Course - Antipasti
    • Assorted Appetizers

  • Prix-Fix Five Course - Pastas
    • Agnolotti Alla Panna

      Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream sauce.

    • Pasta Fresca Del Cuoco

      Chef's choice of our homemade pasta in a marinara fresh basil sauce.

    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh field greens tossed with our homemade balsamic dressing.

  • Prix-Fix Five Course - Entrees
    • Filetto Al Pepe Verde

      Sauteed filet mignon with a green peppercorn cognac sauce (prepared medium rare only).

    • Salmone Adriatico

      Sauteed filet of salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato in beurre blanc sauce.

    • Vitello Verdi

      Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with asparagus, touch of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce.

    • Petto Di Pollo Cadoro

      Sauteed breast of chicken with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white wine reduction sauce.

    • Vegetali Alla Griglia

      Plate of assorted grilled vegetables.

  • Prix-Fix Five Course - Desserts
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers soaked in espresso and marsala wine layered with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate.

  • Prix-Fix Five Course - Six Course Menu
    • Six Course Menu $60.00

    • Antipasto Della Grotta

      Assorted appetizers.

    • Tris Di Pasta

      A trio of homemade pasta.

    • Branzino Con Olive E Rosemarino

      Sauteed filet of fresh rock fish with sun dried black olives and fresh rosemary.

    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh greens tossed with our homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Filetto Al Funghi E Barolo

      Filet mignon with mixed wild mushrooms in a barolo wine sauce.

    • Torta Al Cioccolata

      Homemade chocolate cake.

  • Lunch - First Course
    Choice of one of the following salads.
    • First Course $24.00

    • Insalata Mista

      Fresh mixed greens with our homemade balsamic dressing.

    • Insalata Alla Cesare

      The classic cesare salad.

  • Lunch - Second Course
    Entree. Choice of one of the following entrees.
    • Pasta Special

    • Petto Di Pollo Alla Cadoro

      Sauteed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Sogliola Aurora

      Sauteed filet of Sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce.

    • Vitello Al Marsala

      Sauteed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce.

    • Salsiccia In Umido

      Braised italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta.

  • Lunch - Third Course
    Dessert.
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with shaved chocolate.

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