Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge Menu and Prices

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Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Small Plates

Marinated Olives

$5.00

medley of marinated olives

Bruschetta

$6.00

fresh diced tomatoes, basil, & garlic on crostinis

Bacon Wrapped Dates

$6.00

a salty sweet marriage of dates wrapped in bacon

Meatballs

$6.00

italian meatballs covered with homemade marinara

Caprese

$7.00

fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Spicy Chevre

$8.00

goat cheese & spicy tomato jam, served with crostinis & mesculin

Mini Mac

$8.00

macaroni baked with vermont white cheddar, served with a small side of mixed greens

Mixed Greens Salad

$6.00

fresh spring mix, tomatoes, onions, olives, & balsamic vinegarette

Italian Sausage

$6.00

spicy sausage covered with homemade marinara


PastasAdd Chicken, Shrimp, Meatballs, Or Italian Sausage To Any Pasta For An Additional Charge

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

$14.00

macaroni baked with vermont white cheddar, served with a side of mixed greens

Rigatoni Alla Rigo

$14.00

(our house specialty!) rigatoni with spicy italian sausage in a tomato cream sauce

Tortellini Gorgonzola

$14.00

cheese tortellini in a gorgonzola cream sauce

Angel Hair Alla Fresco

$11.00

angel hair pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, & marinara


Flatbreads & Empanadas

Margherita

$9.00

fresh basil, tomatoes, mozzarella

Italian Sausage & Red Peppers

$10.00

spicy italian sausage, red peppers, & cheese

Prosciutto & Fig

$10.00

imported italian ham, gs, & goat cheese

Argentine Empanadas

$12.00

flakey empanadas lled with your choice of beef, chicken, or spinach


Cocktails

Midway Mule

Price may varies

koval vodka, canton, ginger beer, lemon

The Riviera

Price may varies

disoronno, chivas, shaken with a squeeze of lemon

Lord Grantham

Price may varies

templeton rye, muddled orange & brandy soaked cherry, soda, & peychaud’s bitters

Atticus Finch

Price may varies

sweet tea vodka, soda, lavendar bitters, squeeze of lemon

Belle Epoque

Price may varies

hendrick’s gin, st. germain, fresh lime & grapefruit

The "Gigi"

Price may varies

the riviera st. germain, ginger beer squeeze of lemon


Wine Cocktails

Tincho

Price may varies

new age bianchi on the rocks, with a squeeze of lemon

Sangria

Price may varies

classic housemade sangria with wine, brandy, oranges & apples.

The Argentini

Price may varies

primo malbec vodka, housemade simple syrup, fresh squeezed lime with a float of elsa bianchi


Sparkling & Rose

New Age NV Bianchi, Argentina

$8.00

this slightly sweet sauvignon blanc malvasia effervescent pairs well with spicy chevre (or even the rigo!). this refreshing blend is also a great cocktail over ice with a slice of lemon upon request

Zonin NV Prosecco, Italy

$15.00

this fun little personal split is a refreshing alternative to that boring little bottle of san pellegrino.

Zonin NV Prosecco, Italy

$3.00

add yawn! perfect for those warm summer nights, by itself or jazz it up with a cranberry or orange juicc mixer!

Saracco 2011 Moscato D’asti, Italy

$18.00

delicately crisp, with nice acidity, a light fizziness & the sweetness of the natural residual sugar. the low alcohol content makes it a very easy, pleasant wine perfect to finish a meal with dessert


White

Gato Negro

$9.00

hand-selected grapes from the italian border in slovenia deliver a full-bodied, elegant wine. with aromas of delicious green apple, acacia flower, & almonds, its minerality is balanced with notes of

La Playa 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$8.00

crisp & easy, with notes of pineapple & mango. it finishes off clean, with hints of minerality & citrus.

Grayson Cellars 2011 Chardonnay, California

$12.00

brilliantly ripe, with bright, brisk acidity & good minerality and notes of pineapple & apricot. a crisp green apple finish shows gentle hints of buttery, baked apple pie & vanilla.

Elsa Bianchi 2011 Torrontes, Argentina

$7.00

argentina's signature white, the native torrontes grape is more floral than fruity, herbal & fresh! a fun break away from your usual pinot or sauv. blanc!

Clean Slate 2010 Riesling, Germany

$10.00

this sophisticated riesling presents a soft nose, juicy, round feel in the mouth, with a touch of sweetness & a lemony acidity. a great bottle to share!

Fire Road 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

$10.00

aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit, kiwi & underlying herbal notes. a light-bodies, crisp wine with typical marlborough flavors of gooseberry & stone fruit, with a mouthwatering acidity, leading to a

Yalumba Y Series 2011 Viognier, South Australia

$10.00

pronounced quince, lychee, & white flower aromas, with dried apricots playing second fiddle. tastes honey softness mixed with ginger spice & trace nut-shell bitterness to balance it out. rich, dense,

Coastal Vines 2011 Chardonnay, California

$8.00

an interesting nuttiness & roundness in the mouth makes this easy-drinking chardonnay welcoming to the palate


Red

Elsa Bianchi 2010 Malbec, Argentina

$8.00

introduce yourself to malbec, argentina's signature red! aromas of ripe plum, violets, & hints of vanilla makes this a great everyday sipping wine. enjoy a bottle with any small plates you have set t

San Huberto 2010 Bonarda, Argentina

$9.00

aromas of boysenberry jam, fig paste, vanilla ice cream, & pencil shavings follow through a supple entry to a dry, medium body with currant & earth tones which fade with firm powdery tannins.

Tinto Negro 2011 Malbec, Argentina

$11.00

intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture and a bright, fresh finish. a malbec for the sophisticated palate.

Terranoble Reserva 2008 Carmenere, Chile

$9.00

smooth & silky, this refined reserva boasts ripe fig, black & red berries & chocolate notes. intense fruity sensation is balanced with hints of herbs & peppery smooth tannins. chile's signature red c

Conos Sur 2010 Cabernet Camenere, Chile

$9.00

certified organic, this juicy blend is a delightful concentration of red & black fruits in complete harmony with soft tannins. it’s integrated character culminates in a chocolate finish with underlyi

Goats Do Roam, 2011 Red Rhone Blend, South Africa

$9.00

fresh berry aromas layered with subtle spice & smoky notes. medium-bodied, with juicy berries, integrated oak & smooth tannins

Thelema 2010 Mountain Red, South Africa

$10.00

spicy aromas of black pepper & mulberry mingle with the funky plum flavours of this soft and approachable wine.

Dom Brunet 2008 Pinot Noir, France

$10.00

velvety smooth, with notes of blackberry & cherry vanilla. soft & subtle on the palate make it an easy-sipping wine, so don't be surprised when you reach the bottom of the glass and you need to pour

Aquinas 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California

$10.00

bold notes of black raspberry, ripe black cherry, tobacco & the smoky toast of new french oak. a rich array of flavor range from blackberries & mexican chocolate to cherry reduction sauce & even a hi

Coastal Vines 2009 Merlot, California

$8.00

revisit merlot on this magical journey for your tastebuds! berry fruit with a hint of vanilla will hit your nose followed by soft & spicy notes of blackberries ending in a pleasant, pillow soft finis

Palmadina 2010 Refosco, Italy

$13.00

your full-bodied winter wine is here! leather & cigars come to mind as the boldness envelops you in immediately on the nose and eases you into a stately drawing room of warm sophistication & elegance

Monte Degli Angeli 2012 Pinot Noir, Italy

$11.00

this piemonte pinot shows a very impressive classic burgundian style. bright dark cherry & strawberry notes are perfectly balanced by a silky earthiness, making it a perfect winter pinot noir!

Aviary 2010 Red Blend, California

$13.00

this blend presents aromas of cherry, blackberry, tobacco, and black currant, reinforced by notes of truffe, nutmeg and subtle cinnamon.

Don Ramon Rioja 2008 (75% Garnacha, 25% Tempranillo), Spain

$8.00

easy & lush with the taste of sunny spain that only riojas can deliver!

Bastide De Beauvert Cotes Du Rhone 2009 (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah), France

$8.00

smooth, medium-bodied with loads of blackberry & black cherry, hints of spice & a round, luxurious finish.

Poggio Vignoso 2010 Chianti Classico, Italy

$9.00

firm & balanced, with intense dried cherries & floral notes makes this a wine that drinks well alone but even better with with any food pairing, especially our flatbread pizzas!


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