3.50Chicken and duck livers with capers and Vin Santo
4.25Fried risotto stuffed with braised beef and smoked mozzarella
3.50White anchovies
3.25Pickled vegetables
4.25Tuscan meatballs with porcini and proscuitto
3.25Fried stuffed olives
3.75Salt cod seasoned with garlic and lemon
3.75Fried mozzarella and anchovy sandwich
12Artisanal cured meats
13Assortment of Italian cheese
Antipasti
11.00BarbabietoleRoasted beets with fresh cherry peppers, sorrel and toasted pistachios
9.00Verdi e RossiGreens and reds with a red wine vinaigrette
12.00Asparagi con UovoRoasted asparagus with parmigiano and a fried egg
11.00Insalata Con CarciofiKale and endive salad with shaved artichokes, sun chokes and a lemon and pecorino vinaigrette
10.00RucolaArugula salad with fresh peas, carrot ribbons and ricotta salata
Primi
Tagliatelle Al RaguHomemade pasta with bologneseOptions:
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Gnocchi Di SemolinaHerbed semolina gnocchi with fonduta, white asparagus, bread crumbs and toasted hazelnutsOptions:
(12)
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Cavatelli PrimaveraCavatelli with spring vegetables and ramp pestoOptions:
(11)
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Risotto Al Funghi MorelStinging nettle and morel mushroom risottoOptions:
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Secondi
24Bistecca Alla Griglia Con Salsa VerdeWood grilled hanger steak with rosemary roasted potatoes, and broccoli rabe with garlic and cherry peppers
19Pollo Al Mattone Con Finocchio Brasato1/2 Wood grilled cornish hen "under a brick" with creamy polenta, sauteed pea tendrils and a cherry and balsamic marmellata
22Pignata Di AgnelloLamb stew with potatoes pecorino, spicy soppressata, dried chili peppers and roasted chicory
21Porchetta Con Mostarda Di RabarbaroSlow roasted pork shoulder with crispy gigante beans and rhubarb mostarda
23"Piastrella D'Oro" Con Purea Di PastinacaPan roasted golden tile fish with parsnip puree, sautéed sugar snap peas, lemon, capers and parsley
24Bruschetta D'Agnello Con FaveLamb and fava bean bruschetta with salsa verde and a radish and spring onion salad
Contorni
6Patate Di RosmarinoRosemary roasted potatoes
6Cime Di RapeBroccoli rabe with garlic and cherry peppers
6Fagioli GiganteCrispy gigante beans
6Pisella Di ZuccheroSautéed snap peas
6PolentaCreamy polenta
7.50Verdi Di PiselliSautéed pea tendrils with garlic and chili
Dolce
8.25Honey Lavender Panna Cottawith strawberries and a pistachio shortbread cookie
8.25Milk Chocolate Semifreddowith dark chocolate ganache and chocolate crocante
8.25Torta Di FormaggioRicotta cheesecake with lemon curd and blueberry compote
8.25Sorbet TrioSeasonal fruit sorbets with berries and biscotti
8.50Prosecco, Ruffino, VenetoBright straw yellow with fine bubbles. The bouquet is fragrant and intensely fruity. Clean notes of apples, pears, and citrus. Crisp, clean, and delicate with bubbles that caress the palate.
8.50Montepulciano, 2011, Valle Reale Cerasuolo Rosato 'Vigne Nuove', AbruzzoA beautiful, vibrant spring rose with bright acidity and aromas of strawberry and rose petal.
8.00Pinot Grigio, 2011, La Vis DiPinti Pinot Grigio, DolomitiDelicately perfumed with scents of flowers and spice, it features almond, tangerine and apricot fruits. Softly textured and balanced with crisp citrus finish.
12.00Sauvignon, 2011, Cantina Tramin Sauvignon, Alto AdigeIn the mouth it is dry and fresh with notes of tropical fruit. It is shining and alive with complex flavors.
10.00Grechetto, 2010, Arnaldo Caprai Grecante, UmbriaMade from 100% Grechetto, an indigenous grape, it is crisp and refreshing, all delicate flowers on the nose, with notes of lime and grapefruit
13.00Chardonnay, 2010, Bramito, UmbriaOn the nose is fruity with clean character, good vanilla flavor and toasted finish. On the palate it is soft and well balanced, with excellent structure.
9.00Greco, 2011, Librandi Ciro Bianco, CalabriaA fresh fruity wine, armed with wonderful acidity. Bright straw yellow in color, with greenish hues, it is elegant on the nose, offering a varied palette of Mediterranean and tropical aromas.
9.00Vermentino, 2012, Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino, SardegnaA clean, bright nose of citrus, fresh pear, and hints of herb and spice. In the mouth the same citrusy flavors are experienced, as well as some grassy/herbal, mineral touches. The finish is extremely clean, flavorful, full of fruit and perfectly balanced
Rosso
8.00Montepulciano, 2011, Quattro Mani Montepulciano, AbruzzoIt has enticing aromas and bright flavors of fresh fruit, including tart black cherry.
10.00Barbera, 2010, Michele Chiarlo 'Le Orme', PiemonteThe aroma is vibrant and intense as it unfolds across the palate. Elegant hints of blackberry, plum and pomegranate preside. Hints of flowers and spices intermingle, with wonderful acidity.
10.00Sang/Mer, 2010, Umberto Cesari 'Moma", Emilia RomagnaAn intense ruby red color, soft and velvety with a bouquet of fruits and hints of raspberries. This is a perfect wine for the whole meal.
9.00Sang/Cab Sauv, 2011 Carpineto Dogajola, ToscanaA complex and well-developed wine that is deep, vivid, ruby to purple color and a fragrant bouquet of cherries and herbs, accented by hints of vanilla and coffee. The fast is ample yet soft on the palate.
9.00Sangiovese, 2010, Bramosia Chianti Classico, ToscanaA medium to full bodied wine, deep ruby red in color with a clean nose and aromas of red fruits and woody hints. Good structure with soft tannins, flavors of raspberry, strawberry vanilla and licorice.
14.00Cab Sauv/Sang/Cab Franc, 2008, Tolaini Valdisanti, ToscanaOn the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reserved fruit flavors framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.
9.50Aglianico, 2011This wine has a deep garnet purple color. It has raisin, blueberry and underbrush aromas; also dried rose petals and spice. Possesses a crisp acidity and a medium body. Velvet and medium tannins arise gently on the finish.
Wine of the North to Northwest
Bianco
98.00Pinto Nero, 2004, Bruno Giacosa Extra Brut, Piemonte
48.00Pinot Nero, 2009, Cavallotto, Piemonte
42.00Arneis, 2011, Vietti Roero, Piemonte
55.00Arneis, 2011, Bruno Giascosa Roero, Piemonte
46.00Erbaluce di Caluso, 2010, Luigi Ferrando "La Torrazza", Piemonte
Prezzo FissoLa Morra's offers a nightly four course prezzo fisso menu for $35 per person with an additional wine pairing for $15.Options:
Antipasti
Local arugulawith rhubarb and spring onion
Mizuna saladwith shaved asparagus and parmigiano
Primi
Fettucellewith radishes, leeks, thyme, honey and Piave
Gorgonzola gnudiwith local wood grilled greens and aged balsamic
Secondi
Red ocean perchwith grilled asparagus and cannellini bean puree
Flat iron steakwith sautéed local greens and polenta
Dolce
Choice of Any on Evening's Dessert Menu
Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch 2013Come join us for one of the few special days out of the year that La Morra offers brunch - Mother's Day! La Morra will be offering a special three course brunch for $35 per person between 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Treat your mother to a very special day, and call today!
Antipasti
Choice of:
Vanilla Brown Butter Donutswith fresh berries and cream
Seasonal Fruitand sweetened ricotta
Smoked Salmon Bruschettawith capers, chive, creme fraiche, and arugula
Baby Mixed Greenswith spring vegetables and red wine vinaigrette
Creamy Steel Cut Oatmealwith apricot marmalatta and maple glazed walnuts
Vidalia Onion Zuppawith creme fraiche and crispy potatoes
Secondi
Choice of:
Tuscan Toastwith berries, cream, and maple syrup
Roasted Asparaguswith a fried egg, parmigiano reggiano, and roasted potatoes
Spinach Frittatawith caramelized spring onions, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese
Baccala Cakeswith poached eggs, pancetta, hollandaise, and arugula
Wood Grilled Salmonwith parsnip puree, and a shaved radish and pea tendril salad
Spicy Lamb Stewwith a fried egg and roasted chicory
Tagliatelle BologneseHomemade pasta with bolognese
Open Face Steak Sandwichwith a fried egg, pancetta, arugula, and hollandaise
Dolce
Choice of:
Milk Chocolate Semifreddowith dark chocolate ganache and chocolate crocante
Ricotta Cheesecakewith meyer lemon curd and blueberry compote
Honey Lavender Panna Cottawith macerated strawberries and a pistachio shortbread cookie
Steel-cut Oatmeal Walnut Cakewith a rhubarb and apricot compote, vanilla ice cream, and cardamom-ginger candied walnuts (THIS DESSERT IS PART OF BOSTON BAKES- RAISING MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER)
Cogno Wine Dinner
Wednesday, May 15th
$75/per person for wine and food6:30 pm
Help us welcome back Valter Fissore of Cogno Winery, from Novello in Piemonte for a wonderful evening of amazing wine and food. Chef Josh Ziskin will put together a special multi-course traditional Piemontese meal paired with the fine wines of Cogno. Diners will enjoy Cogno Winery’s Tre bicchieri winning Barolos from the Ravera vineyard, amongst other traditional barberas, dolcettos and Barolos. The Ravera Barolo comes from the most important cru in Novello: a terroir that expresses itself through the fineness of the perfumes, the delicious flavours and its great complexity.
Venetian Spritz
Cogno Anas-Cetta 2011Vitello tonnato
Cogno Montegrilli 2008White asparagus sformato with smoked quail
Cogno Barolo Ravera 2008Tagliatelle with fresh porcini mushrooms and shaved black truffle
Cogno Vigna Elena 2005Wood grilled flat iron steak with crispy polenta and a pea green salad with cherry peppers
Housemade LimoncelloDolce
menu subject to change
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
In honor of Mother's Day and all of the special women in our lives, we are proud to support Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer.
May 6th - 12th
A special dessert has been created for this cause by our very own pastry chef! Proceeds raised from the purchase of each dessert will be shared with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Bakes for Breast Cancer, Inc. to be used in the fight against breast cancer.