Cafe Cinquecento, Restaurant, Toronto

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Cafe Cinquecento Menus

LUNCH MENU DINNER MENU CATERING MENU

LUNCH MENU

ANTIPASTI

Zuppa del Giorno
Chef ’s soup of the day
market price

Antipasto
Chef ’s daily selections
10.00

Bruschetta di Stagione
Toasted Tuscan bread with chef ’s fresh market selections
6.00

calamari alla Pepperonata
Grilled calamari with homemade pepperonata sauce on a bed of arugula
9.00

Cozze della Casa
Fresh mussels with choice of spicy tomato sauce or white wine sauce
10.00

Croquette di Caprino in Crosta di Pistacchi
Baked goat cheese croquettes in pistachio crust topped with arugula
and balsamic reduction drizzle
8.00

INSALATE

Lila
Arugula with truffle-infused mushrooms dressed with extra virgin olive oil,
fresh lemon and parmesan shavings
8.00

Rustica
Organic mixed greens with goat cheese, roasted red peppers and candied walnuts
dressed with balsamic reduction
8.00

Caprese con Fiore di Latte
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fiore di latte and fresh basil dressed with extra virgin
olive oil
8.00

Mista con Pomodorin
Organic mixed greens with cherry tomatoes dressed with house balsamic vinaigrette
6.00

Cuore di Latuga Romana alla Cesare con Scaglie di Parmigianno
Hearts of romaine dressed with Caesar vinaigrette and parmesan shavings
8.00

Tonno
Arugula, Italian tuna, thinly sliced red onion, black olives and cherry tomatoes
dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon
9.00

PANINI

Pollo con Talleggio
Grilled chicken breast with homemade pesto spread, Italian brie and sliced tomatoes
6.95

Vittello alla Parmigiana
Veal parmesan, mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce
6.95

Tonnino
Italian tuna, thinly sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes and dressed arugula
6.95

Prosciutto con Fiore di Latte
Thinly sliced prosciutto, fiore di latte, sliced tomatoes and arugola pesto
6.95

Pepperoni Rostiti con Caprino
Roasted peppers, goat cheese and dressed arugula
6.95

Choice of soup or salad add $3.00

PIZZE
We serve our pizze in the traditional Italian way, uncut.

Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
9.00

Cacciatore
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot Italian sopresatta and black olives
11.00

Cinquecento
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, roasted red peppers and mixed forest mushrooms
13.00

Quattro Stagione
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes, mushroom and black olives
13.00

Napoletana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, roasted garlic, capers and red onion
12.00

Funghi
Arugula pesto, mozzarella, mixed forest mushrooms and gorgonzola
11.00

la Fiat
Tomato sauce, goat cheese, artichokes, roasted red peppers and black olives
12.00

PASTA FRESCA
Fresh homemade pasta.

Pennette Primavera
Penne and seasonal market-fresh vegetables with choice of pomodoro sauce or al’olio
10.00

rigatoni alla Bolognese
Rigatoni with homemade meat sauce
11.00

Tortellini ripieni di ricotta con pancetta e Funghi trufulati con Salsa rose
Ricotta-filled tortellini with double-smoked bacon and truffled forest mushrooms
in a rosé sauce
13.95

ravioli di Zucca con Salsa di pesto al Basilico e crema
Sweet potato ravioli in a basil pesto cream sauce
13.95

Gnocchi di casa
Gnocchi with your choice of pomodoro or light rosé sauce
12.00

Tortellini con pollo, Funghi e Asparagus con Salsa crema
Ricotta-filled tortellini with smoked chicken, asparagus and truffled forest mushrooms
in a cream sauce
14.00

Spaghetti pescatore
Spaghetti with mussels, tiger shrimp and calamari in a garlic, oliive oil and white
wine sauce
15.00

SECONDI

Pette di Pollo
Rosemary-grilled chicken served with roasted potatoes and market-fresh vegetables
14.00

Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon with fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil served with market-fresh vegetables
16.00

Vitello Milanese
Lightly breaded veal scaloppini topped with tomato concasse served with arugula salad
15.00

DOlCI
Ask Server for Daily Specials

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DINNER MENU

ANTIPASTI

Zuppa del Giorno
Chef ’s soup of the day
market price

Antipasto di Terra
Cured Italian meats, cheeses and spiked olives
12.00

Bruschetta di Stagione
Toasted Tuscan bread with chef ’s daily market selection
6.00

Calamari con Salsa di Pepperoni
Grilled calamari with roasted red pepper sauce on a bed of arugula
13.00

Cozze Della Casa
Fresh mussels with choice of spicy tomato sauce or white wine sauce
11.50

Antipasto Grande
Cured Italian meats, grilled vegetables, grilled seafood and spiced olives
18.00

Croquette di Caprino in Crosta di Pistacchi
Baked goat cheese croquettes in pistachio crust topped with arugula and balsamic reduction drizzle
8.00

INSALATE

Lila
Arugula with truffle-infused mushrooms dressed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and parmesan shavings
8.00

Rustica
Organic mixed greens with goat cheese, roasted red peppers and candied walnuts dressed with balsamic reduction
9.00

Caprese con Fiore di Latte
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fiore di latte and fresh basil dressed with extra virgin olive oil
9.50

Mista con Pomodorini
Organic mixed greens and cherry tomatoes dressed with house balsamic vinaigrette
7.00

Cuore di Latuga Romana alla Cesare con Scaglie di Parmigianno
Hearts of romaine dressed with Caesar vinaigrette and parmesan shavings
8.50

PIZZE
We serve our pizze in the traditional Italian way, uncut.

Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
12.00

Cacciatore
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot Italian sopresatta and black olives
13.00

Cinquecento
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, roasted red peppers and mixd forest mushrooms
14.00

Quattro Stagione
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms and black olives
14.50

Napoletana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, roasted garlic, capers and red onion
12.75

Funghi
Arugula pesto, mozzarella, mixed forest mushrooms and gorgonzola
13.75

La Fiat
Tomato sauce, goat cheese, artichokes, roasted red peppers and black olives
14.00

PASTA FRESCA
Fresh homemade pasta.

Risotto del Giorno
Risotto of the day
market price

Pennette Primavera
Penne and seasonal market-fresh vegetables with choice of pomodoro sauce or al’olio
12.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese
Rigatoni with homemade meat sauce
14.00

Tortellini Ripieni di Ricotta con Pancetta e Funghi Trufulati con Salsa Rose
Ricotta-filled tortellini with double-smoked bacon and truffled forest mushrooms in rosé sauce
14.95

Ravioli di Zucca con Salsa di Pesto al Basilico e Crema
Sweet potato ravioli in a basil pesto cream sauce
15.00

Gnocchi
Gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and baby spinach in a truffle oil cream sauce
16.00

Tortellini con Pollo, Funghi e Asparagus con Salsa Crema
Ricotta-filled tortellini with smoked chicken, asparagus and truffled forest mushrooms in a cream sauce
15.00

Spaghetti Pescatore
Spaghetti with mussels, tiger shrimp and calamari in a garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce
16.00

SECONDI

Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the day
market price

Gallo al Mattone
Brick-pressed Cornish hen
19.00

Costoletta de Vitello
Veal chop grilled with fresh herbs
18.00

Salmone al Ferri
Grilled salmon fillet with a side of orzo
17.00

Bistecca al Ferri
Grilled AAA New York striploin
21.00

All secondi are served with daily market selections.

DOlCI

Dolce del Giorno
Chef ’s dessert of the day
market price

Tiramisu’
The classic favorite
8.00

Soufflé al Cioccolato
Chocolate lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream
9.00

Torta alla Ricotta
Ricotta cheesecake
8.00

Biscotti
Selection of homemade Italian cookies
6.75

Our desserts are homemade with the finest ingredients.

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CATERING MENU

THE Authentic Italian ANTIPASTO BAR

Elegant, delicious and healthy...designed for corporate meetings and lunches, a complete
antipasto bar set-up including meats, cheeses, salads and beverages.

$12.95 per person
Minimum 6 people
Choose 3 from each category

DI TERRA FROM THE LAND
Prosciutto
Mortadella
Mortadella gluten free
Hot Sopresatta
Sweet Sopresatta
Cacciatore Sausage
Genoa Salami
Braseola
Grilled Chicken Breast
Thinly-sliced Homemade Roast Beef
Homemade Meat Loaf

SPIDINI ITALIAN SKEWERS
Chicken
Lamb
Beef
Seafood

DI FORMAGGI CHEESE SELECTIONS
Bocconcini
Fiore Di Latte
Parmigiano Reggiano
Taleggio
Gorgonzola
Caprino goat cheese
Provolone
Mozzarella

DI MARE FROM THE SEA
Grilled Calamari
Roasted Tiger Shrimp
Smoked Salmon
Poached Salmon
Tuna Salad

ORTOLANO FROM THE GARDEN
Grilled or Roasted Mixed Peppers
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Eggplants
Artichoke Hearts
Marinated Mushrooms
Spiked Olives
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Rapini
Sautéed Spinach
Grilled Fennel in season

The Antipasto Bar includes a variety of breads and condiments.
Dijonnaise
Homemade Pesto Mayonnaise (no nuts)
Homemade Sundried Tomato Pesto Mayonnaise
Arugula Pesto Spread

INSALATE THE SALADS

Verde
Organic mixed greens with house balsamic vinaigrette

Lila
Baby arugula with truffle-infused mushrooms and shaved reggiano

Cesare
Hearts of romaine with double-smoked bacon, homemade croutons and shaved reggiano

Casarecci
Spiral pasta with pesto, sundried tomatoes, black olives and fresh basil

Penne
Penne with grilled chicken, sweet peas and fresh parsley

Orzo
Avocado, sundried tomatoes, arugula pesto, roasted onion and feta cheese

Fagioli Toscana
Mixed Tuscan bean salad

Sotto Terra
Roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, mini potatoes, carrots and parsnips

Fagolini
String beans with roasted garlic and sundried tomatoes

Lendichi
Lentils with carrots, red onions and celery

Artichoke & Tomato
Marinated artichokes, tomatoes and red onion

Caprese
Tomatoes, bocconcini, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

$3.95 per person
Minimum 6 people

BRUSCHETTA MISTI BUILD YOUR OWN BRUSCHETTA
$3.95 per person
Minimum 6 people

GRILLED TUSCAN BREAD WITH CHOICE OF 3 INGREDIENTS
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Chick Pea and Pancetta
Truffle-infused Mixed Mushrooms
White Bean Purée
Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese
Chopped Grilled Vegetables
Roasted Peppers and Olives

DI CASA HOMEMADE FROM MAMMA

Panzanella
Fried Green Tomatoes
Wild Mushroom Arancini
Mini Meatballs
Grilled Octopus
Fried Zucchini Flower in season
Seafood Salad
Zucchini Fritellas
Stuffed Peppers
Italian Potato Salad
Eggplant Parmigiana Rolls
Battered Cauliflower
Fried Mozzarella Fingers
Deep Fried Smelts
Potato Croquettes

$6.95 per person
Minimum 6 people
Please note: 2 days’ notice required.

I DOLCI HOMEMADE SWEETS

Mixed Biscotti Plate
Homemade Tiramisu bowl
Mixed Mini Italian Pastries
Fruit Platter

$4.95 per person
Minimum 6 people
3 pieces per person

I BEVANTI THE DRINKS
INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES

Aranciata
Limonata
Chinotto
Daggio sparkling water
Qvarzia still water
$2.50 ea

750ML
$5.00 ea

Galvanina sparkling & still water

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