Pensare Italian Bistro & Wine Bar Menu and Prices

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Pensare Italian Bistro & Wine Bar Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Appetizers - Freddo – Cold

Alici Marinate

$10.00

Fresh italian anchovies with red peppers cooked with white vinigar and olive oil

Caprese

$12.00

Italian bufala mozzarella imported from caserta with cherry tomatoes topped with extra virgin olive oil and basil

Bresaola

$12.00

Cured northern Italian beef with arugula, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and parmigiano reggiano

Antipasto Misto

$14.00

Mixed cheeses, meats and olives imported from italy

Prosciutto e Mozzarella

$14.00

Imported ham with bufala mozzarella from caserta, italy

Tartar di Tonno

$14.00

Tartar of ahi tuna w/ a lemon & basil crème fraiche, fresh cucumber slices & crispy shrimp served w/maine lobster & caviar

Antipasto Meraviglia

$20.00

Mixed cheese, cured meats, cerignola olives, grilled eggplant zucchini red peppers in olive oil all imported from italy


Appetizers - Caldo – Hot

Bruschetta

$10.00

Toasted tuscan bread topped with garlic, cherry tomatoes and basil

Parmigiana Melenzane

$12.00

Thinly sliced eggplant layered with mozzarella cheese and homemade tomato sauce

Frittura Mare

$14.00

Lightly floured calamari, shrimp, and zucchini fried golden brown served with pensare’s special dressing

Guazzetto Vongole

$12.00

Baby clams sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes and garlic served with crostini

Sautee Cozze

$12.00

Mussels sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes and garlic served with crostini

Impepata Cozze

$12.00

Mussels sautéed with white wine and cracked black pepper served with crostini

Mediterraneo

$15.00

Shrimps made with natural juices and black salt with spice marinara sauce


Zuppe & Insalate - Soup & Salad

Zuppa Del Giorno

$6.00 - $3.00

Our homemade soup of the day

Insalata Mista

$7.00

Spring mix with plum tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil and vinegar dressing. Add chicken: half breast $3.00, full breast 5 add shrimp 7

Insalata Spinaci

$7.00

Baby spinach with plum tomatoes, red onions and extra virgin olive oil and vinegar dressing. Add chicken: half breast 3, full breast 5 add shrimp 7

Insalata di Cesare

$9.00

Heart of romaine with homemade caesar dressing and freshly baked croutons. Add chicken: half breast 3, full breast 5 add shrimp 7

Rucola e Parmigiano

$9.00

Arugula with our homemade lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing with shaved parmigiano. Add chicken: half breast 3 full breast add shrimp 7


Pasta della CasaAll pasta entrees are served with choice of house or arugula salad

Pappardelle Bolognese

$18.00

Eggs pasta pappardelle with bolognese meat ragu and parmigiano reggiano

Fettuccine Alfredo

$16.00

Fettuccine tossed with a parmigiano cream sauce. Add chicken: half breast 3, full breast 5; add shrimp 7

Ravioli Pensare

$22.00

Ravioli filled with maine lobster and served with shrimp and scallops in a light tomato cream sauce

Saccottini Ciro

$22.00

Imported ‘pouch-shaped’ fresh pasta filled with ricotta cheese and black truffle in a light cream sauce with mushrooms and pancetta

Tortelloni Dunedin

$20.00

Tortelloni filled with veal and beef in a mushroom, garlic and marsala wine sauce

Pappardelle Martina

$22.00

Eggs pasta pappardelle w/sauteed shrimp in a coconut saffron sauce w/arugula & a hint of strawberries

Cannelloni Tampa

$24.00

Cannelloni filled with chopped spinach, chicken, roasted garlic, mozzarella, fontina, parmigiano, and ricotta cheeses, topped with a parmigiano cream sauce

Linguine Florida

$24.00

Linguine tossed with baby clams, calamari, mussels and shrimp sautéed in your choice of either a light white wine or cherry tomato sauce

Linguine Vongole

$16.00

Linguine tossed with baby clams sautéed in light white wine sauce

Spaghetti Puttanesca

$16.00

Spaghetti in a spicy tomato sauce with capers, black olives, garlic and parsley

Pappardelle Piselli

$20.00

Eggs pasta pappardelle with onions, pancetta, mixed mushroom and peas in a white truffle oil

Gnocchi Rossella

$18.00

Potato dumplings’ gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce

Pappardelle Clarita

$22.00

Freshly homemade pappardelle pasta prepared & served w/ mushrooms, fresh shrimp, & arugula in a light white wine & garlic sauce

Cannelloni Portofino

$26.00

Four homemade cannelloni stuffed w/ maine lobster meat, sea scallops, shrimp, tomato sauce, chives & a touch of cream

Gnocchi Sorrentina

$18.00

Potato gnocchi in a homemade meat ragu’ with mozzarella cheese


Veal & Chicken - Thinly Sliced Veal

Parmigiana

$20.00

Veal topped with homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella and parmigiano cheese

Marsala

$20.00

Veal sauteed in marsala wine with garlic and topped with mushrooms

Piccata

$20.00

Veal sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with capers and white wine

Contadina

$20.00

Veal sauteed with homemade tomato sauce with eggplant and mozzarella cheese

Saltimbocca

$22.00

Veal sautéed in a light white wine sauce with imported buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto di parma


Pollo – Chicken

Parmigiana

$18.00

Chicken topped with homemade tomato sauce and melted parmigiano cheese

Marsala

$18.00

Chicken sauteed in marsala wine with garlic and topped with mushrooms

Piccata

$18.00

Chicken sauteed in a lemon butter sauce with capers and white wine

Marco

$18.00

Chicken sauteed in a light cream sauce topped with arugula and mozzarella cheese

Pollo Saltimbocca

$20.00

Chicken sauteed in a light white wine sauce with imported mozzarella and prosciutto di parma


Meat & LambAll dinner entrees are served with choice of a house or arugula salad, potatoes and chef’s vegetables

Filetto Sambuca

$35.00

8oz. certified angus center cut filet mignon sauteed in a zesty pink peppercorn sambuca sauce

Filetto Funghi

$35.00

8oz. certified angus center cut filet mignon sauteed with mixed mushrooms

Filetto Gorgonzola

$35.00

8oz certified angus center cut filet mignon sauteed in a creamy gorgonzola sauce

Carre’ d’Agnello

$30.00

New zealand rack of lamb sauteed with brandy italian herbs in a garlic and demi-glace sauce

N.Y. Strip Gorgonzola

$35.00

14oz certified angus center cut N.Y.strip sauteed in a creamy gorgonzola sauce


Fresh FishAll dinner entrees are served with choice of a house or arugula salad, potatoes and chef’s vegetables

Salmone Asparagi

$20.00

Salmon filet with a lemon buerre-blanc sauce and asparagus

Salmone Champagne

$20.00

Salmon in a champagne sauce enhanced with black caviar and sliced strawberries

Cernia Livornese

$26.00

Grouper filet in a savory cherry tomato sauce with olives and capers

Cernia Luciana

$26.00

Grouper filet sautéed in white wine and extra virgin olive oil enriched with slivered onions, capers, and olives

Dentice Cappesante

$28.00

Snapper filet sauteed in a white wine, lemon and garlic sauce complimented with scallops

Zuppa di Pesce

$30.00

Shrimp, scallops, fish, mussels, clams and calamari in a delicate seafood and tomato based broth


Side OrdersRagu’ bolognese or alfredo sauce additional $2.00

Sauteed Spinaci alla Romana

$6.00

Sauteed spinach with pine nuts, raisins and gorgonzola cheese

Sauteed Vegetables

$6.00

Sauteed Mushrooms

$6.00

Sauteed Cannellini Beans

$6.00

Mashed or Roasted Potatoes

$6.00

Side of Pasta of Your Choice

$6.00

Linguine, pappardelle, penne with marinara sauce


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