| Cuisines | Italian, Seafood |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 919 468 7229 |
| Website | www.luganocary.com |
| Dress code | Business Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Tom Havrish |
| Location | 1060 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC |
Lugano Ristorante
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
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About Lugano Ristorante
Lugano is Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. We strive to provide each guest with an experience they will remember. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. We accept reservations at lunch and dinner for all party sizes. We have an event coordinator on staff to coordinate all of your event and catering needs. Our private dining area, the Wine Room, will accommodate up to 22 guests. Our semi-private dining area will accommodate up to 60 guests. For parties larger than 60, please call us to discuss the options available to you. We also provide catering service at your choice of venue.
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- Gluten Free Menu
- Kids Menu
- Martini Menu
- Wine List
- Reserve Wine
Main
| Strawberry & Banana Bruschetta | $10.00 | Cinnamon toast topped with a mixture of strawberries, bananas, orange zest and orange juice. Finished with a honey mascarpone cream sauce and julienne mint |
| Wild Mushroom & Spinach Omelet | $9.00 | Fresh spinach, wild mushrooms, roasted red peppers and fresh thyme in a light egg omelet. Finished with fresh greens in a red wine vinaigrette |
| Lugano "Biscuits & Gravy" * | $12.00 | Grilled house focaccia topped with a blend of Italian sausage, beef and veal. Finished with a spicy Marsala cream "gravy" |
| Smoked Salmon Benedict* | $12.00 | Smoked salmon with poached eggs and fresh chives on grilled house focaccia. Finished with a spicy hollandaise sauce and served with rosemary roasted potatoes |
| Filet Mignon Benedict* | $17.00 | Beef tenderloin with poached eggs on grilled house focaccia. Finished with a horseradish hollandaise sauce and served with rosemary roasted potatoes |
| Toscana Omelet* | $10.00 | Sweet Italian sausage, red and green peppers and red onions. Topped with herb goat cheese and fresh basil. Finished with fresh greens in a red wine vinaigrette |
| Tuscan Shrimp & Grits* | $15.00 | Italian twist on a classic dish. Shrimp sautéed with spicy capicola, Italian sausage, red wine and spinach served over a bed of creamy parmesan basil polenta |
| Crab Cake Benedict | $15.00 | Oven baked crab cakes with poached eggs on grilled house focaccia. Finished with a spicy hol- landaise sauce and served with rosemary roasted potatoes |
| Lemon Ricotta Pancakes | $8.00 | Lemon and ricotta cheese pancakes topped with honey mascarpone cream sauce |
| Lugano Breakfast* | $11.00 | Two eggs (your choice of preparation) with either a side of grilled Italian sausage, prosciutto or smoked bacon. Served with rosemary roasted potatoes and creamy parmesan polenta |
Sides
| One Egg | $2.00 | |
| Italian Sausage | $4.00 | |
| Smoked Bacon | $2.50 | |
| Prosciutto | $3.50 | |
| Rosemary Roasted Potatoes | $4.00 | |
| Creamy parmesan Polent | $3.00 | |
| Fresh Vegetable Blend | $4.00 | |
| Fresh Mixed Fruit | $4.00 |
Signature Drinks
| Peach Bellini | $3.00 | Pureed peaches with peach liquor and finished with sparkling wine |
| Pomossa | $3.00 | Classic twist on a mimosa. Moscato mixed with Pomegranate juice, garnished with a lime |
| Classic Mimosa | $3.00 | Prosecco mixed with freshly squeezed orange juice. A favorite for every occasion |
| Red Sangria | $3.00 | Brandi, triple Sec, and Lambrusco mixed with freshly diced fruit |
| White Sangria | $3.00 | Peach Schnapps, Riesling, and a splash of lemon-lime spritzer mixed with freshly diced fruit |
| Lugano Bloody Mary | $3.00 | A traditional bloody Mary with a twist. Citrus vodka mixed with our homemade bloody Mary mix. Garnished with olives, limes, and an Old Bay Rim |
Appetizer
| Bruschetta Classico | $8.00 | Plum tomato, sweet basil, garlic, and fresh mozzarella atop oven-roasted Italian bread and finished with a balsamic glaze |
| Crab & Wild Mushroom Bruschetta | $12.00 | Lump crab meat and wild mushrooms on garlic toasted baguette with roasted red peppers and red onions topped with a white wine truffle butter sauce |
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes | $11.00 | Two crab cakes prepared with basil breadcrumbs accompanied by red pepper aioli |
| Lunch Combinations | $9.00 | Your choice of one soup and one salad from the Menu options |
| Calamari Fritti | $10.00 | Lightly breaded and fried tender calamari accompanied by fresh marinara and Italian salsa |
| Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese | $10.00 | Beefsteak tomato, imported buffalo mozzarella, red onion, basil, and Kalamata olive finished with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and bal-samic vinegar |
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $8.00 | Mushroom caps filled with our blend of Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, white wine, and herbed butter |
| Half & Half | $10.00 | Your choice of soup or salad with a sandwich, a pizza, or a pasta from the menu selections |
Soup & Salads
| Tuscan Minestrone | $5.00 | Traditional Tuscan style with assorted vegetables and beans |
| Sherry Tomato | $5.00 | Italian-style tomato soup with a touch of sherry wine, finished with our homemade parmesan croutons |
| House | $5.00 | |
| Spinach | $7.00 | Tender spinach leaves tossed with our sun-dried tomato- bacon dressing and finished with Gorgonzola cheese, red onions, and hard-boiled egg |
| Messina | $8.00 | Field greens, cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, red onions and feta cheese finished with a red wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil |
| Roasted Beet | $10.00 | Fresh roasted beets with a honey balsamic marinade served with arugula, field greens, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, toasted pistachios, and whipped garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese |
| Lobster Corn Chowder | $6.00 | Maine lobster, sweet corn, potato, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of cream prepared in house |
| Chicken Florentine | $5.00 | A rich cream base with chicken, fresh spinach, and a hint of garlic |
| Caesar | $6.00 | |
| Wedge | $7.00 | A wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with our blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, and red onion |
| Chopped Chicken | $14.00 | Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, red onions, and Gorgonzola cheese finished with our sweet and tangy Italian dressing and rosemary flatbread |
| Seared Salmon* | $15.00 | A fresh, chef-cut salmon fillet with a fennel seed and black peppercorn crust atop mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, capers, feta cheese; finished with our lemon vinaigrette |
Pizza & Stromboli
| Pepperoni or Sausage | $11.00 | |
| Margherita | $10.00 | Traditional preparation with fresh tomato sauce and basil finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Chicken Piccante | $11.00 | Spicy grilled chicken, smoked bacon, leeks, garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Calabria | $12.00 | Genoa salami, spicy capicola, sausage, and basil with our house made pizza sauce and four cheese blend |
| Mediterranean | $11.00 | Red and green peppers, onion, mushroom, black olives, garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Sicilian Meatball | $12.00 | Fresh tomato sauce topped with homemade Sicilian meatball crumbles, salami, Italian cured bacon, and caramelized onions, finished with our Italian cheese blend |
Sandwiches & Panini
| Smoked Turkey & Avocado | $9.00 | Smoked turkey, avocado, Swiss cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, and our special house dressing. Served warm on fresh ciabatta |
| Chicken & Goat Cheese Panini | $9.00 | Grilled chicken breast, garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese, roast- ed red pepper, hickory smoked bacon & fresh tomato basil salsa. Served warm on grilled Italian bread |
| Tenderloin Sliders | $11.00 | Two "mini-burgers" of grilled filet mignon medallions, caramelized onions, arugula, Gorgonzola cheese and a Dijon aioli |
| Lugano Burger | $10.00 | 8oz burger made with ground beef, veal, pork and sausage with smoked gouda, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon on grilled baguette and Dijon aioli |
| Prime Rib & Three Cheese | $10.00 | Tender slices of slow-roasted prime rib, smoked bacon, cheddar, Swiss and smoked Gouda cheeses, caramelized onions, and horseradish mayonnaise baked on fresh ciabatta bread |
| Crab Cake Sandwich | $12.00 | Iron seared crab cake served on a brioche roll with red pepper aioli and shaved parmesan cheese |
| Smoked Mozzarella Burger | $12.00 | 8oz burger made with beef, veal, and pork with fresh smoked mozzarella, spiced tomato sauce and an oven roasted tomato basil aioli topped with fried basil leaves |
Pasta
| Farfalle Alfredo | $12.00 | Bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, crispy Italian cured bacon, caramelized onion, and peas tossed in our three-cheese Alfredo |
| Linguine Vittorio | $13.00 | Linguine pasta with sautéed sausage, chicken, shrimp and asparagus in a spicy white wine tomato sauce |
| Ziti Al Forno | $14.00 | Savory shrimp and chicken with Italian cured bacon & caramelized onion baked in a lobster-cream sauce and finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Lasagna Bolognese | $11.00 | Pasta layered with our hearty meat sauce and three-cheese cream sauce then baked until golden |
| Rigatoni Ala Bolognese | $12.00 | Large tube pasta and Italian sausage tossed with our hearty meat sauce and a touch of cream |
| Penne Sardi | $12.00 | Penne pasta with grilled chicken, wild mushroom, caramelized onion tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream. sauce then finished in the oven with crispy garlic and oregano breadcrumbs |
| Fettuccini with Lobster | $15.00 | Black fettuccini, lobster, and wild mushroom in our homemade lobster-cream sauce |
| Cappelini Di Mare | $15.00 | Mussels and little neck clams served atop angel hair pasta sautéed with large shrimp, scallops, and calamari in our spicy tomato-vegetable sauce |
Spaghetti Lugano
| Marinara | $10.00 | Spaghetti with a simple, fresh marinara, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Marinara with Meatballs | $13.00 | Spaghetti with a simple, fresh marinara and our homemade Sicilian meatballs |
Entree
| Parmesan Lugano | Delicately breaded and lightly fried breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella serve atop spaghetti tossed in our light tomato cream sauce |
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| Chicken Marsala | $14.00 | Tender pan-sautéed breast of chicken with mushroom and caramelized onion in a Marsala wine sauce accompanied by garlic mashed potato and sautéed spinach | ||||
| Honey Balsamic Chicken | $13.00 | Grilled chicken breast topped with a homemade honey mustard balsamic sauce and rosemary. Served with sautéed Portobello mushrooms and seasonal vegetables | ||||
| Salmon & Shrimp Milanese* | $15.00 | Fresh salmon fillet with a fennel seed & black peppercorn crust seared on iron with large grilled shrimp and asparagus and saffron risotto finished in lemon-basil butter sauce | ||||
| Potato-Parmesan Crusted Cod | $12.00 | Tender cod fillet with a potato-parmesan crust lightly pan sautéed and finished with lemon-basil butter sauce and accompanied with a sautéed vegetable medley | ||||
| Tuscan "Shrimp and Grits" * | $20.00 | Italian twist on a classic dish. Shrimp sautéed with spicy capicola, Italian sausage, red wine and spinach served over a bed of creamy parmesan basil polenta |
Salad
| House | Mixed greens, carrot, cucumber and roasted red pepper tossed in our herb-garlic balsamic dressing | |
| Wedge | A wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce finished with our blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, diced tomato, and red onion | |
| Caesar | Romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing and finished with parmesan croutons | |
| Spinach | Tender spinach leaves tossed with our sun-dried tomato- bacon dressing and finished with Gorgonzola cheese, red onion, and hard-boiled egg |
Soups
| Tuscan Minestrone | Traditional Tuscan style with assorted vegetables and beans | |
| Sherry Tomato | Italian-style tomato soup with a touch of sherry wine and finished with our homemade parmesan croutons | |
| Chicken Florentine | A rich cream base with chicken, fresh spinach and a hint of garlic | |
| Soup of the Day | Our Chef's preparation from the freshest ingredients |
Entree
| Spaghetti Lugano with Meatballs | Spaghetti with our homemade Sicilian meatballs and fresh marinara sauce | |
| Farfalle Alfredo | Bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, crispy Italian cured bacon, caramelized onion, and peas tossed in our three-cheese Alfredo | |
| Ziti Al Forno | Savory shrimp & chicken with Italian cured bacon & caramelized onion baked in a lobster-cream sauce and finished with our Italian cheese blend | |
| Salmon & Shrimp Milanese* | Fresh salmon fillet with a fennel seed & black peppercorn crust seared on iron with large grilled shrimp and asparagus and saffron risotto finished in lemon-basil butter sauce | |
| Chicken Marsala | Tender pan-sautéed chicken breast with mushroom, caramelized onion, and a Marsala wine sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach | |
| Potato-Parmesan Crusted Cod | Tender cod fillet with a potato-parmesan crust lightly pan sautéed and finished with lemon-basil butter sauce and accompanied with a sautéed vegetable medley | |
| Parmesan Lugano Chicken or Eggplant | Delicately breaded and lightly fried breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella serve atop spaghetti tossed in our light tomato cream sauce | |
| Chicken Lugano | Grilled chicken breast topped with a homemade honey mustard balsamic sauce and rosemary. Served with sautéed Portobello mushrooms and seasonal vegetables | |
| Lasagna Bolognese | Pasta layered with our hearty meat sauce & three- cheese cream sauce then baked until golden |
Featured Item
| Meatball and Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich (Lunch Only) | $10.00 | Meatballs, smoked fresh mozzarella, spicy tomato port sauce on garlic butter baguette. Suggested wine pairing: Wild Horse, Pinot Noir - Glass $11.50 |
| Smoked Pancetta Crostini | $9.00 | House smoked pancetta, herbed goat cheese, and garlic jam. Suggested wine pairing: Nobilo, Sauvignon Blanc - Glass $9 |
| Heirloom Panzanella Salad | $10.00 | Heirloom tomatoes, salami, Kalamata olives, shallots, baguette, fresh basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Suggested wine pairing: Stella, Pinot Grigio - Glass $8.50 |
| Five Cheese Tortelloni | $16.00 | Five cheese Tortelloni, basil, pesto, and herb goat cheese cream sauce. Suggested wine pairing: Kenwood, Zinfandel - Glass $10 |
| Ribeye with Smoked Tomato Sauce | $25.00 | Grilled ribeye with smoked tomato sauce, seasonal vegetable medley, and prosciutto Gorgonzola risotto. Suggested wine pairing: Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Glass $11 |
| Cantucci Caramel Custard | $7.00 | Biscotti creme custard and Grand Marnier caramel, served with fresh strawberries. Suggested wine pairing: Maschio, Prosecco - Glass $9 |
Appetizer
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes | $11.00 | Two crab cakes prepared with basil breadcrumbs accompanied by red pepper aioli |
| Calamari Fritti | $10.00 | Lightly breaded and fried tender calamari accompanied by fresh marinara and Italian salsa |
| Bruschetta Classico | $8.00 | Plum tomato, sweet basil, garlic, and fresh mozzarella atop oven-roasted Italian bread and finished with a balsamic glaze |
| Crab & Wild Mushroom Bruschetta | $12.00 | Lump crab meat with wild mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and red onions on toasted garlic baguette, topped with a white wine truffle butter sauce |
| Mussels In Tomato-Garlic Broth | $11.00 | A full pound of mussels delicately simmered in our tomato, garlic, and white wine broth |
| Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese | $10.00 | Beefsteak tomato, imported buffalo mozzarella, red onion, basil, and Kalamata olive finished with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar |
| Carpaccio* | $10.00 | Thinly sliced prime top sirloin served raw with capers, arugula, Asiago cheese, and a Dijon aioli |
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $8.00 | Mushroom caps filled with our blend of Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, white wine, and herbed butter |
Soup
| Tuscan Minestrone | $5.00 | Traditional Tuscan style with assorted vegetables and beans |
| Sherry Tomato | $5.00 | Italian-style tomato soup with a touch of sherry wine, finished with our homemade parmesan croutons |
| Lobster Corn Chowder | $6.00 | Maine lobster, sweet corn, potato, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of cream prepared in house |
| Chicken Florentine | $5.00 | A rich cream base with chicken, fresh spinach, and a hint of garlic |
Salad
| House | $5.00 | |
| Caesar | $6.00 | |
| Wedge | $7.00 | A wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with our blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, and red onion |
| Spinach | $7.00 | Tender spinach leaves tossed with our sun-dried tomato- bacon dressing and finished with Gorgonzola cheese, red onions, and hard-boiled egg |
| Chopped Chicken | $14.00 | Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, red onions, and Gorgonzola cheese finished with our sweet and tangy Italian dressing and rosemary flatbread |
| Messina | $8.00 | Field greens, cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, red onions and feta cheese finished with a red wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil |
| Roasted Beet | $10.00 | Fresh roasted beets with a honey balsamic marinade served with arugula, field greens, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, toasted pistachios, and whipped garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese |
| Seared Salmon* | $15.00 | A fresh, chef-cut salmon fillet with a fennel seed and black peppercorn crust atop mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, capers, feta cheese; finished with our lemon vinaigrette |
Pizza & Stromboli
| Pepperoni or Sausage | $11.00 | |
| Mediterranean | $11.00 | Red and green peppers, onion, mushroom, black olives, garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Calabria | $12.00 | Genoa salami, spicy capicola, sausage, and basil with our house made pizza sauce and four cheese blend |
| Chicken Piccante | $11.00 | Spicy grilled chicken, smoked bacon, leeks, garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Sicilian Meatball | $12.00 | Fresh tomato sauce topped with homemade Sicilian meatball crumbles, salami, Italian cured bacon, and caramelized onions, finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Margherita | $10.00 | Traditional preparation with fresh tomato sauce and basil finished with our Italian cheese blend |
Pasta
| Farfalle Alfredo | $16.00 | Bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, crispy Italian cured bacon, caramelized onion, and peas tossed in our three-cheese Alfredo |
| Penne Sardi | $15.00 | Penne pasta with grilled chicken, wild mushroom, caramelized onion tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce then finished in the oven with crispy garlic and oregano breadcrumbs |
| Fettuccini with Lobster | $18.00 | Black fettuccini, lobster, and wild mushroom in our homemade lobster-cream sauce |
| Lasagna Bolognese | $15.00 | Pasta layered with our hearty meat sauce and three-cheese cream sauce then baked until golden |
| Rigatoni Ala Bolognese | $16.00 | Large tube pasta and Italian sausage tossed with our hearty meat sauce and a touch of cream |
| Linguine Vittorio | $17.00 | Linguine pasta with sautéed sausage, chicken, shrimp and asparagus in a spicy white wine tomato sauce |
| Ziti Al Forno | $17.00 | Savory shrimp and chicken with Italian cured bacon & caramelized onion baked in a lobster-cream sauce and finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Cappelini Di Mare | $19.00 | Mussels and little neck clams served atop angel hair pasta sautéed with large shrimp, scallops, and calamari in our spicy tomato-vegetable sauce |
Spaghetti Lugano
| Marinara | $13.00 | Spaghetti with a simple, fresh marinara, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Marinara with Meatballs | $15.00 | Spaghetti with a simple, fresh marinara and our homemade Sicilian meatballs |
Entree
| Salmon & Shrimp Milanese* | $21.00 | Fresh salmon fillet with a fennel seed & black peppercorn crust seared on iron with large grilled shrimp and asparagus and saffron risotto finished in lemon-basil butter sauce | ||||
| Sea Scallops | $22.00 | Iron seared jumbo scallops served over risotto with asparagus, corn, and pancetta in a basil-leek reduction and finished with jumbo lump crab | ||||
| Garlic Shrimp Oreganata | $19.00 | Oven-roasted shrimp with oregano and garlic breadcrumb crust served with capellini pasta tossed in a fresh tomato-basil sauce | ||||
| Tuscan "Shrimp and Grits" * | $20.00 | Italian twist on a classic dish. Shrimp sautéed with spicy capicola, Italian sausage, red wine and spinach served over a bed of creamy parmesan basil polenta | ||||
| Potato-Parmesan Crusted Cod | $16.00 | Tender cod fillet with a potato-parmesan crust lightly pan sautéed and finished with lemon-basil butter sauce and accompanied with a sautéed vegetable medley | ||||
| Chicken Marsala | $18.00 | Tender pan-sautéed breast of chicken with mushroom and caramelized onion in a Marsala wine sauce accompanied by garlic mashed potato and sautéed spinach | ||||
| Lobster & Shrimp Scampi | $19.00 | Sautéed lobster and shrimp with wild mushrooms in a white wine scallion cream sauce served over baked parmesan polenta | ||||
| Parmesan Lugano | Delicately breaded and lightly fried breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella serve atop spaghetti tossed in our light tomato cream sauce |
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| Espresso Chili Rubbed Filet* | $28.00 | Espresso and chili rubbed filet grilled to order and serve with garlic-herb sautéed asparagus, mashed potatoes, and topped with cabernet butter | ||||
| Filet Mignon with Scallops* | $26.00 | Iron seared and butter basted filet with a basil leek fregola pasta with prosciutto and seared scallops with a cabernet demi-glace | ||||
| Grilled Pork Chops with Parmesan-Gorgonzola Butter | $18.00 | Marinated pork chops grilled and topped with a mild parmesan-gorgonzola butter accompanied by a medley of sautéed vegetables, garlic mashed potato, and roasted garlic demi-glace | ||||
| Polpettone Di Carne | $17.00 | Italian meatloaf grilled and topped with fresh smoked mozzarella and a spicy port tomato sauce. Served on top of fried parmesan polenta cakes and iron seared beefsteak tomatoes | ||||
| Honey Balsamic Chicken | $17.00 | Grilled chicken breast topped with a homemade honey mustard balsamic sauce and rosemary. Served with sautéed Portobello mushrooms and seasonal vegetables |
Dessert
| Creme Brulee | $7.00 | Homemade custard made with Tahitian vanilla beans and topped with a layer of caramelized sugar |
| Bomboloni | $7.00 | Italian donuts tossed in cinnamon-sugar and drizzled with our homemade caramel rum sauce. Served warm with vanilla ice cream |
| White Chocolate Bread Pudding | $7.00 | A decadent interpretation of the classic made with rich, buttery brioche bread |
| Cannoli | $7.00 | Two large pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta and finished with shaved chocolate and pistachios |
| Torta Cioccolata | $7.00 | A chocolate lover's dream – dense chocolate cake with a rich chocolate-walnut icing. Served warm with vanilla ice cream |
| Lemon Tower Cake | $7.00 | Three layers of moist lemon cake with a creamy lemon frosting. Served with our homemade vanilla-lemon cream sauce and garnished with fresh strawberries |
| Warm Apple Crostata | $7.00 | Sauteed apples with cinnamon and raisins baked in a flaky pastry crust. Served with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel rum sauce |
| Tiramisu | $7.00 | Espresso and liqueur-soaked ladyfingers layered with a mascarpone mousse |
| New York Style Cheesecake | $7.00 | Served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream |
Coffee & Tea
| Lugano Roast | 100% Arabica beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, and Kenya with a medium to heavy roast, freshly ground before brewing | |
| Espresso & Cappuccino | Freshly brewed using imported Italian espresso beans. Served with an almond biscotti | |
| Café Ghiacciato | Espresso and sweetened milk over ice, topped with whipped cream and chocolate | |
| Hot Tea | A wide selection of green, black, and herbal teas |
Spirits
| Lugano Coffee | Tia Maria, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, Lugano Roast, whipped cream and a caramelized sugar rim | |
| Espresso Martini | Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Bailey's, Kahlua, Godiva Dark Chocolate, & Espresso garnished with a lemon twist | |
| White Chocolate Raspberry Martini | White, dark chocolate and raspberry liqueurs, & vanilla vodka, garnished with shaved white chocolate | |
| Nuts & Berries Martini | Chambord, Frangelico and Cream. Garnished with fresh raspberries and pistachio nuts | |
| Limoncello Martini | Limoncello, Bacardi Limon & Tuaca. Garnished with a lemon twist and sugar rim |
Appetizer
| Mussels In Tomato-Garlic Broth | $11.00 | A full pound of mussels delicately simmered in our tomato, garlic, and white wine broth |
| Carpaccio* | $10.00 | Thinly sliced prime top sirloin served raw with capers, arugula, Asiago cheese, and a Dijon aioli |
| Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese | $10.00 | Beefsteak tomato, imported buffalo mozzarella, red onion, basil, and Kalamata olive finished with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar |
Salad
| House | $5.00 | Mixed greens, carrot, cucumber and roasted red pepper tossed in our herb-garlic balsamic dressing |
| Caesar | $6.00 | Romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing and (please specify no parmesan croutons when ordering) |
| Spinach | $7.00 | Tender spinach leaves tossed with our sun-dried tomato- bacon dressing and finished with Gorgonzola cheese, red onions, and hard-boiled egg |
| Chopped Chicken | $14.00 | Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, red onion, and Gorgonzola cheese finished with our sweet and tangy Italian dressing (please specify no rosemary flatbread when ordering) |
| Messina | $8.00 | Field greens, cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, red onions and feta cheese finished with a red wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil |
| Roasted Beet | $10.00 | Fresh roasted beets with a honey balsamic marinade served with arugula, field greens, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, toasted pistachios, and whipped garlic-herb Montchevré goat cheese |
| Seared Salmon* | $15.00 | A fresh, chef-cut salmon fillet with a fennel seed and black peppercorn crust atop mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, capers, feta cheese; finished with our lemon vinaigrette |
Pizza
| Chicken Piccante | $11.00 | Spicy grilled chicken, smoked bacon, leeks, garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Mediterranean | $12.00 | Red and green peppers, onion, mushroom, black olive, garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Margherita | $10.00 | Traditional preparation with fresh tomato sauce and basil finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Calabria | $12.00 | Genoa salami, spicy capicola, sausage, and basil with our house made pizza sauce and four cheese blend |
| Pepperoni | $12.00 | Fresh tomato sauce topped with pepperoni and finished with our Italian cheese blend |
| Sausage | $12.00 | Fresh tomato sauce topped with Italian sausage and finished with Italian cheese blend |
| Sicilian Meatball | $12.00 | Fresh tomato sauce topped with homemade Sicilian meatball crumbles, salami, Italian cured bacon, and caramelized onions, finished with our Italian cheese blend |
Pasta
| Cappelini Di Mare | $15.00 | Mussels and little neck clams served atop angel hair pasta sautéed with large shrimp, scallops, and calamari in our spicy tomato-vegetable sauce |
| Pasta Alfredo | $13.00 | Gluten-free pasta with grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, crispy Italian cured bacon, caramelized onion, and peas tossed in our Alfredo sauce with Asiago cheese |
Spaghetti Lugano
| Marinara | $11.00 | Gluten-Free spaghetti with a simple, fresh marinara, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
Entree
| Salmon & Shrimp Milanese* | $15.00 | Fresh salmon fillet with a fennel seed & black peppercorn crust seared on iron with large grilled shrimp and asparagus and saffron risotto finished in lemon-basil butter sauce |
| Potato-Parmesan Crusted Cod | $12.00 | Tender cod fillet with a potato-parmesan crust lightly pan sauteed and finished with lemon-basil butter sauce and accompanied with a sautéed vegetable medley |
| Honey Balsamic Chicken | $17.00 | Grilled chicken breast topped with a homemade honey mustard balsamic sauce and rosemary. Served with sauteed Portobello mushrooms and seasonal vegetables |
| Parmesan Lugano Chicken | $12.00 | Herb marinated chicken breast grilled and topped with fresh marinara sauce and our four cheese blend. Served with gluten-free pasta tossed in our light tomato cream sauce |
| Espresso Chili Rubbed Filet* | $28.00 | Espresso and chili rubbed filet grilled to order and serve with garlic-herb sautéed asparagus, mashed potatoes, and topped with cabernet butter |
| Filet Mignon with Scallops* | $26.00 | Iron seared and butter basted filet with a basil leek fregola pasta with prosciutto and seared scallops with a cabernet demi-glace |
Gluten Free Sauces
| Alfredo | ||
| Bolognese | ||
| Espresso Sauce | ||
| Italian Salsa | ||
| Mac & Cheese Sauce | ||
| Marsala | ||
| Pesto | ||
| Rum Caramel | ||
| Scallion Cream | ||
| Sun-Dried Tomato | ||
| Cream Tomato Sauce |
Main
| Mac & Cheese | ||
| Pizza, Cheese or Pepperoni | ||
| Grilled Cheese with French Fries | ||
| Penne with Meat or Tomato Sauce | ||
| Spaghetti with Marinara and Meatballs | ||
| Spaghetti with Butter and Parmesan Cheese |
Martinis
| Cucumber Lychee | Hendricks gin & St Germain liqueur. Garnished with fresh cucumber and a lemon twist | |
| Lugano Manhattan | Bullit rye bourbon & Sweet Vermouth. Garnished with a cherry | |
| Classic Vodka | Grey Goose vodka & Dry Vermouth. Made slightly dirty & garnished with blue cheese olives | |
| Limoncello | Limoncello, Bacardi Limon & Tuaca. Garnished with a lemon twist and sugar rim | |
| White Chocolate Raspberry | White, dark chocolate and raspberry liqueurs, & vanilla vodka, garnished with shaved white chocolate | |
| Nuts & Berries | Chambord, Frangelico and Cream. Garnished with fresh raspberries and pistachio nuts | |
| Espresso | Absolut Vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Kahlua, Godiva Dark Chocolate, & Espresso garnished with a lemon twist |
White Wine
| "House White" Placido Pinot Grigio, Italy |
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| Hogue Riesling, Columbia Valley |
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| Stella Pinot Grigio, Italy |
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| Tiefenbruner, Pinot Grigio, Italy |
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| Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand |
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| Firesteed Pinot Gris, Oregon |
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| Estancia Chardonnay, Monterrey |
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| Clos du Bois Chardonnay, Sonoma |
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| Hidden Crush Chardonnay, California |
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| Franciscan Chardonnay, Napa |
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Red Wine
| "House Red" Placido Chianti, Italy |
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| Mark West Pinot Noir, California |
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| Wild Horse Pinot Noir, Central Coast |
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| Cecchi Toscano Sangiovese, Italy |
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| Capestrano Montepulciano, Italy |
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| L'Armangia, Barbera D'asti, Italy |
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| Frescobaldi Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy |
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| Diseno Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina |
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| Fabre Montmayou, Malbec, Argentina |
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| Blackstone Merlot, California |
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| Toasted head Merlot, California |
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| The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend, California |
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| Four Sisters Shiraz, Australia |
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| Kenwood Zinfandel, Sonoma |
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| Hidden Crush Cabernet Sauvignon, California |
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| Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
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| Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
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| Fonterutoli Badiola Super Tuscan, Tuscany |
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Sparkling & Sweet
| Maschio Prosecco, Italy |
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| Rex Goliath Moscato, California |
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White Wines
| Sauvignon Blanc, J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard, California | $42.00 | |
| Fue Blanc, Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma | $34.00 | |
| Chenin Blanc, Kiona Vineyards, Washington | $33.00 | |
| Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy | $61.00 | |
| Obsession Symphony, Irontstone, California | $30.00 | |
| Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma | $52.00 | |
| Chardonnay, Medlock Ames, Russian River Valley | $82.00 |
Champagne & Dessert
| Brut Prestige, Mumm, Napa Valley (Split Bottle) | $14.00 | |
| Vin Santo, Isole e Olena, Tusacany | $51.00 |
American Reds
| Pinot Noir, Four Graces, Oregon | $48.00 | |
| Pinot Noir, Lange Reserve, Oregon | $55.00 | |
| Merlot, Hall, Napa Valley | $52.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Cellars, Napa Valley | $44.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, St Supery, Napa Valley | $50.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Tobacco Road, Napa Valley | $98.00 |
Italian Reds
| Barbaresco, Cast Neive DOCG, Piedmont | $68.00 | |
| Barolo, Batassiolo DOCG, Piedmont | $74.00 | |
| Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpia, Tuscany | $50.00 | |
| Chianti Riserva, Banfi 'Classico Riserva', Tuscany | $38.00 | |
| Nebbiolo, Cantina del Pino, Piedmont | $54.00 | |
| Valpolicella, Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso, Veneto | $54.00 | |
| Amarone, Sartori DOCG, Delee Valpolicella | $74.00 | |
| Super Tuscan, Castello Banfi Belnero, Tuscany | $52.00 | |
| Super Tuscan, Maculan Fratta, Veneto | $128.00 |
International Reds
| Malbec, Maal "Impossible", Argentina | $52.00 | |
| Rioja, Faustino V Reserva, Spain | $52.00 | |
| Cabernet Franc, Ridgeback, South Africa | $55.00 |
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