Osteria Il Centro in Kansas City, MO

Osteria Bruschetta

$9.5

Tomato, capers and fresh basil on grilled bread topped with parmesan.

Calamari Fritti

$10

Served in a crisp parmesan basket with basil pesto and roasted-red pepper cocktail sauce.

Foccacia

$2.5

Fresh bread served with 5 - olive tapenade and roasted pepper Gorgonzola spread.

Caprese

$9

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Goat Cheese & Garlic Spread

$8

With toasted Italian bread wedges.

Shrimp Carciofi

$12

6 shrimp served over artichoke bottoms with garlic lemon butter.

Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

$7

With grilled pita bread.

Appetizer Platter

$24

A delicious combination of calamari, goat cheese, hummus and bruschetta.

Antipasti

$14

Asiago, fontina, parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese with capicola, prosciutto, salami and soppressata meats with grilled eggplant-artichoke tapenade.

Zuppa di Giorno

$5

Daily gourmet soup.

Classico

$12.5

Mixed greens, artichoke, tomato and red onion, topped with kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella and balsamic basil dressing.

Mixed Green

$5

With roma tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. With Gorgonzola cheese. Choice of Italian herb, raspberry vinaigrette or creamy peppercorn ranch dressing.

Caprese

$9

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Chicken and Vegetable Salad

$14

Grilled chicken breast, roasted asparagus, yellow squash and red peppers over spring mix and spinach. Choice of Italian herb, raspberry vinaigrette or creamy peppercorn ranch dressing.

Small Caesar Salad

$5

With pimentos, red onions and garlic croutons.

Primavera

$9

Roma tomatoes, marinated red onion and hearts of palm, tossed with crisp romaine, garlic olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Topped with Gorgonzola crumbles.

Margherita

$12

Goat cheese, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, garlic and basil with olive oil.

Prosciutto

$13.5

Prosciutto, mozzarella and provolone cheese, roma tomatoes, garlic and basil with spicy olive oil.

Pollo Bruschetta

$13

Grilled chicken, freshly diced tomatoes, garlic and basil with extra virgin olive oil. Topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano and romano cheese.

Pesto Shrimp

$14

Asparagus and mozzarella with basil pesto sauce.

Quattro Formaggio

$12

Mozzarella, provolone, romano and feta cheeses with red sauce.

Grilled Chicken

$13

Grilled chicken, provolone, kalamata olives and red onions with basil pesto sauce.

Carciofi

$12

Artichoke, mozzarella and feta cheese, roasted red peppers and spinach with red sauce.

Cannelloni

$19

Two soft crepes filled with sauteed chicken, spinach and mushroom. Topped with tomato cream sauce.

Chicken Marsala

$20

Chicken breast sauteed in marsala wine with garlic and mushrooms. Served with rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach.

Chicken Pesto Tortellini

$18

Sliced chicken breast topped with cheese tortellini in a basil-pesto cream sauce.

Chicken Tagliata

$15

Marinated, grilled and sliced chicken breast served over vegetables with choice of pasta, rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes or risotto.

Orecchiette Carbonara Gorgonzola

$18

'Little ears' (shell pasta) tossed with pancetta (Italian bacon) and Gorgonzola cream sauce.

Spiedini di Pollo

$20

Chicken breast rolled in Italian breadcrumbs and drizzled with amogio sauce. Served with saffron risotto and vegetables.

Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

$17

Sliced chicken breast tossed with penne pasta and sun-dried tomato pesto sauce.

Eggplant Parmesan

$17

Breaded eggplant sauteed and topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Served with fettuccine marinara.

Spaghettini Della Casa

$12

Pasta tossed with romano cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and virgin olive oil.

Whole Wheat Pasta

$3

Lamb Chops

$22

5 marinated and grilled lamb chops topped with a rosemary brandy sauce. Served with rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Beef Lasagna

$16

Baked with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara sauce.

Veal Meatballs

$18

3 large meatballs served with spaghettini and marinara sauce.

Pasta Romagna

$18

Sauteed prosciutto, cannellini beans, spinach and garlic, tossed with whole wheat penne pasta and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Veal Piccata

$21

Sauteed in white wine, garlic, lemon juice and capers. Served with rosemary-garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Orange Roughy

$19

Pan-seared filet topped with crabmeat, sauteed spinach and garlic lemon butter. Served with fresh herb-tomato pasta.

Atlantic Salmon

$20

Marinated and grilled salmon, topped with cilantro beurre blanc. Served with saffron risotto and vegetables.

Seafood Ravioli

$21

Filled with crab, shrimp and ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce.

Split Entree

$4

Gelato Ball

$7

Wild berry gelato, coated in dark chocolate and covered with fresh raspberry sauce.

New York Style Cheesecake

$6

Topped with fresh raspberry sauce.

Chocolate Decadence Cake

$6.5

Classic chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla gelato.

Spumoni

$5.5

Tri-flavored ice cream with candied fruit and nuts.

Tiramisu

$7

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese.