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The LOCAL Italian Experience

The Italian Table Menu Guide

Italian dinners unfold in courses, and each course has its own place at the table.

This guide gives you a closer look at what you may choose during The LOCAL Italian Experience. If you have not had a traditional Italian dinner before, this page explains what will be on your plate and how the options work.

🌿 Vegetarian🌱 VeganDinner: $60 per personSeven Courses

Fountain drinks and iced tea are included.

Tax and gratuity not included.

BYOB wine is welcome where permitted by policy.

How the meal works

Courses, Not a Rushed Plate

During dinner, each guest chooses one antipasto, one pasta tasting, one secondi tasting, and one contorno. The table also shares House Italian Flatbread and salad, then finishes with included lemon sorbet. Specialty flatbread enhancements and specialty dolce add-ons may also be available.

Course Guide

Antipasti | Small Bites

Each guest selects one antipasto.

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Capresina

Small Caprese Salad

Vegan option available by swapping out mozzarella pearls for fresh basil and red onions.

Mozzarella pearls, petite tomatoes, basil zest, and tender spinach, finished with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, and our house spice blend.

Un Po’ di Tutto

A Little Bit of Everything

A charcuterie-style selection of cured meat, imported and domestic cheese, assorted fruits, nuts, and savory spread.

Course Guide

Flatbread | Italian-Style Flatbread

House Italian Flatbread is included for the table. Additional House Italian Flatbread is $4.00. Guests may order an additional specialty flatbread for $12.00. We currently do not offer a gluten-free flatbread option at this time. 🌱 Vegan option available by substituting mozzarella with vegan dairy-free mozzarella for an additional $1.00.

🌱Included / +$4 additional

House Italian Flatbread

Included for the table with the meal. Additional House Italian Flatbread may be ordered for $4.00. This is a thin, rectangular Italian-style flatbread, lightly baked and finished with extra-virgin olive oil and our house seasoning.

+$12 additional

Additional Specialty Flatbread

Order a specialty flatbread in addition to the included House Italian Flatbread for $12.00.

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Margherita

Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil

House tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

Soppressata

Soppressata

Fresh and aged mozzarella, soppressata, roasted red onion, Calabrian chili flakes, Romano, and hot honey.

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Funghi Misti

Mixed Mushroom

Cream sauce, truffle oil, fresh mushrooms, roasted garlic, thyme, Parmesan, and Romano.

Course Guide

Primi Piatti | Pasta Tasting

Each guest selects one pasta tasting. Gluten-free pasta can be substituted for any pasta for an additional charge of $2.00.

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Linguine al Tartufo

Truffle Linguine

Thin fresh linguine tossed in a rich cream sauce with garlic, Parmesan, truffle essence, and seasonal mushrooms.

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Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti with Marinara

Spaghetti served with a bright classic marinara. This is our vegan-friendly pasta option.

Penne Rigate

Ridged Penne Pasta

Penne served with your choice of our classic marinara or Sweet Italian Sausage Red Sauce (locally raised pork). 🌱 Vegan available with marinara.

Ravioli al Limone e Ricotta

Fresh Lemon & Ricotta Ravioli

With smoked salmon

Fresh lemon and ricotta ravioli with smoked salmon, served in a creamy lemon sauce, finished with bright lemon zest.

Carbonara

Classic Roman-Style Pasta

Pasta tossed with egg, Romano cheese, cracked black pepper, and crisp pancetta for a rich, savory classic.

Course Guide

Insalata | Salad

Served for the table after the pasta course as a light reset before the main.

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Misticanza

Shared Mixed Greens Salad

Sweet and savory greens, fresh herbs, and shaved vegetables tossed with our house-made tangy red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil dressing.

Course Guide

Secondi | Main Course Tasting

Each guest selects one secondi tasting, served with one contorno.

Italian Beef Entrée

A slow-cooked beef entrée built around deep Italian flavors — tomato, wine, garlic, herbs, and tender braised meat.

Italian Chicken Entrée

A comforting chicken entrée prepared with olive oil, garlic, herbs, vegetables, and a light Italian-style sauce.

Italian Pork Entrée

A chef-selected pork entrée prepared in a classic Italian style, such as herb-roasted pork tenderloin, pork braised in tomato and wine, or another seasonal preparation.

Traditional Italian Meatballs

Polpette

Our house polpette made with beef, pork, and veal, slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce.

🌱+$2 at dinner

Vegan Plant-Based Meatballs

Tender vegan plant-based meatballs served in our vegan marinara sauce.

Course Guide

Contorni | Seasonal Vegetables and Traditional Italian Sides

Each guest selects one contorno.

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Polenta Cremosa

Creamy Polenta

Warm, creamy polenta.

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Verdure di Stagione Arrosto

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

In-season vegetables roasted with shallots, garlic, thyme, and olive oil.

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Cavolo Brasato

Braised Cabbage

Cabbage slowly braised in olive oil with garlic, black pepper, and seasoning.

Course Guide

Dolce | Dessert

Lemon Sorbet is included with every dinner as a light, refreshing finish. Specialty Dolce Add-Ons are available for guests who would like something more indulgent.

🌱$4.25 additional

Lemon Sorbet

Included with Dinner

A refreshing scoop of lemon sorbet to cleanse the palate.

🌿$5.25

Homemade Spumoni Ice Cream

Chocolate Amaretto, Dark Cherry & Pistachio

House-made spumoni ice cream layered with the traditional Italian flavors of chocolate amaretto, dark cherry, and pistachio. Contains nuts.

🌿$7.50

Affogato

Italian Sweet Cream & Espresso

Homemade Italian sweet cream finished with two shots of our famous espresso.

🌿$6.25

Pizzelle

Italian Waffle Cookies with Cannoli Filling

Delicate Italian waffle cookies served with sweetened ricotta cannoli filling.

Vegetarian Options

  • Capresina
  • Linguine al Tartufo
  • Margherita specialty flatbread
  • Funghi Misti specialty flatbread
  • Homemade Spumoni Ice Cream
  • Affogato
  • Pizzelle

Vegan-Friendly Options

  • House Italian Flatbread
  • Capresina with fresh basil and red onions
  • Spaghetti Marinara
  • Misticanza
  • Polenta Cremosa
  • Verdure di Stagione Arrosto
  • Cavolo Brasato
  • Lemon Sorbet
  • Penne Rigate with marinara
  • Vegan Plant-Based Meatballs (+$2.00, charged at dinner)
  • Specialty flatbreads with vegan dairy-free mozzarella (+$1.00)

Please let us know about allergies or dietary needs when making your reservation so our kitchen can guide you well.

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