La Bussola Menu with Prices

Calamari Fritti

$16

served with marinara sauce

Mozzarella Buratta

$15

with heirloom tomato and arugula

Bocconcini Al Forno

$15

fior di latte mozzarella wrapped with prociutto and baked in marinara sauce

Carciofi Ripieni

$14

stuffed artichoke

Calamari alla Griglia

$16

grilled calamari with cherry peppers, lemon and garlic

Polpette di Melanzane

$14

eggplant "meatballs" with marinara sauce and ricotta

Mozzarella Fritti

$16

served with marinara sauce

Funghi Ripieni

$14

stuffed mushrooms

Polipo alla Griglia

$18

grilled octopus with pesto, butterbeans and fingerling potatoes

Vongole Gratinato

$14

baked clams

Antipasto Freddo

$16

assorted cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and olives

Insalata di Fruitti di Mare

$18

cold salad of calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels

Minestrone

$11

classic vegetable and bean soup

Stracciatelle

$11

spinach and egg drop soup

Insalata di Arugula, Finocchio, Pere e Parmigiano

$12

Insalata di Arugula, Finocchio, arugula, fennel, pears, walnuts and shaved parmesan

Insalata di Barbabietole

$12

roasted beets, shallots, arugula and crumbled goat cheese

Insalata alla Cesare

$12

classic Caesar salad

Panzanella alla "Raffaela"

$12

bread salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh mozzarella and basil

Insalata di Spinaci

$12

baby spinach, endive, grilled portobello mushroom and bacon

Insalata alla Bussola

$12

the original Bussola combination salad

Penne al "Pasquale"

$20

mushrooms, peas, asparagus, pancetta, tomato and cream

Linguine alla Vogole

$22

white or red with fresh chopped clams

Orrechiette e Broccoli Rabe

$20

broccoli rabe and sweet pork sausage

Spaghettini all Marinara

$20

Bussola's classic tomato, basil and garlic

Linguine e Gamberi Areganato

$29

shrimp and spinach topped with toasted breadcrumbs and garlic

Gnocchi con Porcini

$20

proscuitto, porcini mushrooms and parmesan cream

Fussili al Sorrentino

$20

ricotta, proscuitto, onions and tomato

Papparedelle alla Bolognese

$20

wide cut pasta ribbons with veal ragu

Rigatoni al Amatriciana

$20

pancetta, onions and tomato

Calamarata Al Toscano

$29

fresh tomato, basil, garlic, chopped shrimp, cannellini

Costeletta di Maile

$29

double cut Berkshire pork chop with broccoli rabe, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella

Osso Bucco

$46

braised veal shank served with risotto

Scallopine di Vitello

$27

piccata, marsala, francese, pizzaiola, sorrentino, saltimbocca

Spiedini di Pollo

$22

rosemary skewered chicken breast stuffed with raisins, pine nuts, prosciutto and caciocavallo cheese

Filet Mignon

$38

gorgonzola breadcrumb crusted beef tenderloin

Pollo Scarpariello

$22

chunks of chicken on the bone roasted with lemon and garlic

Costoletta di Vitello

$42

veal chop with cippolini onions, mushrooms, bacon, and roasted fingerling potatoes

Salmon al Mostarda

$29

pan seared organic salmon with grain mustard, fennel and asparagus

Soglia alla Livornese

$39

dover sole with olives, capers, onion and tomato

Fruitti di Mare

$29

calamari, clams, shrimp and mussels

Bistecca di Manzo all Griglia

$47

grilled 16oz prime strip steak with truffle butter and crispy spinach

Vitello alla Margherita

$28

rolled stuffed veal with prosciutto, mozzarella, mushroom and marsala

Capesante con Risotto

$29

pan seared scallops with bacon, baby spinach, sweet corn and leek risotto

Il Polpette

$22

slow simmered meatballs in tomato ragu

Salsiccia alla Bussola

$24

grilled homemade sweet pork sausage with saute onions, mushrooms, and peppers

Branzino alla Griglia

$30

grilled whole Mediterranean sea bass with lemon, extra virgin olive oil and garlic

Pollo alla Piccata

$22

sauté breast of chicken with lemon, butter, capers and artichoke hearts

Fegato alla Veneziana

$27

seared calf's liver with onion and balsamic

Cozze al Possilipo

$22

prince edward island mussels with white wine, tomato, basil and garlic

Melanzane Fritte

$10

fried eggplant with grated ricotta salata

Broccoli di Rabe

$12

sauté broccoli rabe with garlic

Scarola e Fagioli

$12

sauté escarole with beans and garlic

Patate Arrostite

$10

fingerling potatoes with rosemary and sea salt

Polenta

$10

creamy polenta with marscapone

Zucchini Fritti

$10

crispy fried matchstick zucchini

Asparagi e Parmigiano

$12

grilled asparagus with melted parmesan

Peperonicini e Funghi Saltati

$12

sauté assorted mushrooms and spicy cherry peppers

Mozzarella Buratta with Heirloom Tomato

$10

Clams Areganato

$9

Fried Calamari

$12

Bocconcini Al Forno

$10

Roasted Peppers and Anchovies

$9

Stuffed Mushrooms

$9

Grilled Octopus

$16

with pesto, butterbeans and fingerling potatoes

Seafood Salad

$14

Prosciutto di Parma and Melon

$10

Stuffed Artichoke

$12

Gnocchi with Porcini Mushrooms, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Cream

$18

Linguine White Clam Sauce

$10

Spaghetti Marinara

$15

Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe And Sausage

$16

Rigatoni al Amatriciana

$15

Pappardelle Bolognese

$18

Cheese Ravioli with tomato sauce

$15

Linguine with Shrimp Araganata and Spinach

$24

Calamarata Fresh Tomato with Chopped Shrimp, Cannellini Beans and Arugula

$24

Escarole and Beans

$9

Minestrone

$9

Pasta e Fagiola

$10

Arugula, Pears, Fennel, Toasted Walnuts and Shaved Parmesan

$10

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

$16

Bussola Combination Salad

$10

Spinach Salad with Portobello Mushrooms, Endive and Bacon

$10

Roasted Beets, Shallots, Crumbled Goat Cheese, and Mixed Greens

$10

Chicken Campagnola

$24

with onions, peppers, sausage and potatoes

Grilled 14oz Prime NY Strip Steak

$38

with roasted potatoes, truffle butter and crispy spinach

Pan Seared Organic Salmon

$26

with grain mustard, fennel, and asparagus

Berkshire Pork Chop Scarpariello

$20

with broccoli rabe and cherry peppers

Veal Marsala

$22

Chicken Piccata with artichoke hearts

$20

Calf's Liver Veneziana

$24

Mussels Possilipo

$18

Filet of Sole Livornese

$25

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

$19

Grilled Shrimp Toscano

$19

with cannellini beans, baby spinach, tomato, and garlic

Grilled Veal Chop

$35

with cippoline onions, mushrooms, bacon and fingerling potatoes

Seafood Marinara

$25

Grilled Sweet Pork Chop

$19

with sauteed onions, mushrooms and peppers

Frittata with broccoli rabe, cherry peppers, sausage, and smoked mozzarella

$12

Frittata with zucchini, soppresata, onion and mozzarella

$12

Sautee Broccoli Rabe

$10

Fried Zucchini

$8

Creamy Polenta

$8

Mushrooms and Cherry Peppers

$8

Fried Zucchini

$15

served with a pan of fresh marinara sauce

Nonna's Meatballs

$17

in tomato sauce served with fresh ricotta cheese

Fried Calamari

$25

served with a pan of fresh marinara sauce

Fried Mozzarella

$16

served with a pan of fresh marinara sauce

Stuffed Artichokes

$20

(in season) filled w/ olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, & bread crumbs

Eggplant Balls

$16

eggplant "meatless-balls" in tomato sauce served with fresh ricotta cheese

Stuffed Mushrooms

$16

mushroom caps filled w/ mushrooms, roasted peppers, onions, bacon, parmesean cheese & bread crumbs

Baked Clams

$20

"oreganato style" topped with seasoned bread crumbs, garlic, and parmesan cheese

Frutti di Mare

$25

fresh calamari, shrimp, clams, & mussels served chilled with a dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato

$18

served with olive, basil & sun-dried tomato caponata

Mussels Luciana

$25

white wine, garlic & oil

Mussels Marinara

$25

Marinara - plum tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, basil

Mussels Fra diavolo

$25

spicy plum tomato sauce

Bussola Salad

$17

iceberg, arugula, radicchio, endive, tomatoes, onions, roasted peppers & cucumbers, in a balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

$17

fresh romaine lettuce and croutons with classic Caesar dressing, freshly made in house

Escarole Salad

$18

fresh escarole with grilled artichoke hearts, chickpeas & shaved parmesan cheese

Arugula Salad

$18

w/ pears, walnuts, & shaved parmesan cheese, in a balsamic vinaigrette

Penne Pasquale

$27

peas, mushrooms,asparagus, pancetta & tomato sauce with a touch of cream

Tortellini Alfredo

$27

traditional Alfredo sauce w/ peas & prosciutto

Cappellini Primavera

$27

Angel hair pasta topped with fresh broccoli, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic & oil

Pappardelle Bolognese

$27

fresh pappardelle pasta topped with a hearty meat sauce & shaved parmesan cheese

Fresh Orecchette "Country Style"

$28

fresh orecchiette pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, cannellini beans, garlic & oil

Penne Spinach & Shrimp Oreganata

$43

penne pasta topped with shrimp oreganata, spinach, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic & oil

Zucchini Linguini Marinara

$24

Thin strands of zucchini with our classic marinara sauce

Marinara

$22

Italian plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & fresh basil

Clam Sauce

$27

freshly chopped clams w/ white sauce or red sauce

Broccoli

$26

Broccoli, green & black chopped olives, capers, garlic & oil

Vodka Sauce

$24

vodka infused tomato cream sauce

Filetto

$26

hearty tomato sauce with prosciutto & onions

Matriciana

$26

tomato sauce with bacon & onions

Pasta & Meatballs

$26

FS$26.00

Cheese Ravioli

$24

in tomato sauce

Cheese Ravioli Parmigiano

$24

FS$24.00

Chicken Piccata

$28

with marinated artichoke hearts, capers & lemon

Chicken Marsala

$28

with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce

Chicken Sorrentino

$28

topped with eggplant, prosciutto & melted mozzarella

Chicken Francese

$28

egg battered and sauteed with lemon & butter

Chicken Pizzaiola

$28

with red peppers & mushrooms in a white wine tomato sauce

Chicken Parmigiana

$28

a bread cutlet with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella

Chicken Paillard

$30

tenderized and grilled chicken breast with choice of sauteed "Primavera" vegetables or sauteed broccoli rabe

Chicken Napolitano

$28

petite rolls of white meat chicken sauteed with fresh plum tomatoes, thin potato slices, garlic & white wine

Chicken Scarpariello

$28

Roasted bone-in chicken sauteed w/ olive oil, garlic, white wine & lemon

Chicken Campagnola

$42

Our classic Chicken Scarpariello prepared with sausage, red peppers, potatoes, mushrooms & onions

Chicken Spiedini

$30

rosemary skewered chicken breast, stuffed with raisins, pine nuts, prosciutto & imported sharp provolone cheese

Veal Piccata

$32

with marinated artichoke hearts, capers & lemon

Veal Marsala

$32

with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce

Veal Sorrentino

$32

topped with eggplant, proscuitto & melted mozzarella

Veal Francese

$32

egg battered and sauteed with lemon & butter

Veal Pizzaiola

$32

with red peppers & mushrooms in white wine tomato sauce

Veal Parmigiana

$32

a bread cutlet w/ tomato sauce & melted mozzarella

Veal Saltimboca

$36

veal scaloppini, prosciutto w/ demi-glazed white wine & butter, served over spinach

Skirt Steak Americano*

$45

with sauteed mushrooms, roasted potatoes & bacon

Salmon Dijon

$40

with a sauce of Dijon mustard, capers & olive oil

Shrimp Marinara

$33

with a sauce of plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil

Shrimp Oreganata

$33

topped with bread crumbs, garlic & olive oil

Shrimp Parmigiana

$33

breaded shrimp with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella

Seafood Diavolo

$32

Calamari, shrimp, little neck clams & mussels in a spicy plum tomato sauce

Calamari Diavolo

$28

sauteed calamari with spicy plum tomato sauce

Clams Posillipo

$28

little neck clams with Italian plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil

Eggplant Rollatini

$27

Eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese & topped with tomato sauce

Eggplant Parmigiana

$26

Broccoli Sauté

$11

Spinach Sauté

$11

Escarole Sauté

$11

Escarole & Beans

$14

Broccoli Rabe Sauté

$14

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

$17

Potato Croquettes

$11