Metropolitan Museum Restaurant
Restaurant near Central Park

Robust, authentic Northern Italian cuisine,
just a block from Central Park
and the Metropolitan Museum of Art....

   
 
 

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LITE ENTREES

Frittata con Pomodoro e Ricotta 15
Italian omelette with fresh tomato and ricotta cheese

Grigliata di Verdure Miste - Grilled seasonal vegetables 15

Prosciutto di Parma con Melone 16
Prosciutto with melon

Asparagi Caprese 16
Asparagus tips with buffalo mozzarella and vine-ripe tomatoes

Petto di Pollo alla Cesare 17
Grilled chicken breast over Caesar salad

Carpaccio di Filetto all’Albese 18
Filet mignon carpaccio topped with mushrooms, parmigiano shavings, and white truffle oil

Cozze e Vongole Sorrento 18
Steamed mussels and baby clams in a fresh tomato broth with garlic and white wine

Tartara di Tonno alla Mediterranea 18
Sushi-grade tuna tartar wih avocado, red onion, hearts of palm and seaweed salad

Calamaretta alla Griglia - Grilled fresh calamari 18


LE PASTE ~ PASTA

Linguini al Pesto Genovese 16

Tagliatelle al Pomodoro e Basilico 16
Homemade noodles with a tomato-basil sauce and buffalo mozzarella

Capellini al Limone - Angel hair pasta with light butter sauce and lemon zest 16

Penne alla Vodka 18
Penne with Prosciutto and peas and in a tomato-cream sauce

Pappardelle ai Funghi Selvatici 18
Fresh ribbon pasta with wild mushrooms and truffle sauce

Penne alla Bolognese 18

Farfalle al Salmone e Funghi Misti 18
Bow-tie pasta with organic salmon, leeks and wild mushrooms in a pink sauce

Spaghettini alle Vongole Veraci - White or red clam sauce 18

 

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INCLUDES: APPETIZER, ENTREE, COFFEE & BISCOTTI
$25.00
SERVED FROM 11:45 am to 3:45 pm

CHOICE OF APPETIZER

Zuppa del Giorno - Soup of the day

Insalata di Cesare o Mista - Caesar or Mixed Greens salad

Caprese - Buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes & basil

Cozze in Brodetto - Steamed mussels in white wine, garlic, & tomato broth

Asparagi Gratinati - Fresh asparagus tips served warm with melted Parmigiano


CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

Pesce del Giorno - Fish of the day

Pasta a Piacere – A pasta choice from the menu

Pollo alla Parmigiana – Chicken breast Parmigiana

Petto di Pollo ai Ferri - Pounded, grilled chicken breast, topped with salad

Vitello Tonnato
Thin slices of warm, roasted veal, topped with tuna sauce and baby spinach salad

Spezzatino di Vitello
Bite-sized veal with roasted peppers, wild mushrooms and shallots

Scalopinne di Filetto di Maiale con Capperi e Limone
Pork tenderloin slices sautéed with capers, lemon and white wine

Fegato al Balsamico
Cubes of calf’s liver sautéed with onions and balsamico

CHOICE OF COFFEE & BISCOTTI

 

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ANTIPASTI

Asparagi Gratinati 14
Fresh asparagus tips served warm with melted grana padano cheese

Carciofini Scottati con Pistacchi e Parmigiano 15
Baby artichoke hearts sautéed with pistachios and Parmigiano

Polenta Morbida ai Funghi Selvatici 14
Soft polenta topped with sautéed wild mushrooms

Polipo ai Ferrie - Marinated, grilled octopus 16

Prosciutto di Parma con Melone 16
Parma prosciutto with melon

Carpaccio di Filetto di Manzo 17
Filet mignon carpaccio topped with baby arugula and Parmigiano shavings

Cozze al Brodetto 14
Prince Edward Island mussels in a tomato, white wine and garlic broth

Tartara di Tonno alle Alghette 16
Sushi grade tuna with avocado, hearts of palm, and fresh seaweed

Ostriche alla Fiorentina 17
Blue Point oysters au gratin with spinach, Parmigiano, and Béchamel

Calamaretti alla Griglia con Finnochio e Cannellini 16
Grilled calamari with fennel, canenellini beans and red onion salad


INSALATE

Burrata Pugliese 16
Burrata with arugula, vine-ripe tomatoes, roasted peppers and black olives

Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese 16
Buffalo mozzarella with vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh basil

Insalata Organica 12
Organic baby greens with endive, radiccho, vine-ripe tomatoes and onion

Insalata di Cesare 14
Caesar salad

Portobello alla Griglia 14
Grilled portobello mushroom sliced and served over baby greens

Rucola e Cremini con Scaglie di Parmigiano 14
Arugula with cremini mushrooms and parmigiano shavings

Insalatina di Crescione 14
Watercress salad with orange, pear & Gorgonzola cheese

Barbabietole al Caprino con Cipolle Rosse Caramellate 14
Warm roasted beets with arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized onions

Insalatina di Carciofini a Seghetto con Parmigiano 15
Raw artichoke salad tossed with lemon, virgin olive oil and aged Parmigiano


I FARINACEI

Tagliatelle al Pomodoro e Mozzarella di Bufala 22
Homemade noodles tossed with tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella

Cappelini al Limone 22
Angel hair pasta with lemon zest, parsley, garlic, virgin olive oil and parmigiano

Pappardelle ai Funghi Selvatici 24
Fresh ribbon pasta with wild mushrooms and truffle-butter sauce

Spaghetti alla Bolognese 24
Spaghetti with meat sauce

Tagliolini Integlali al Ragu d’Anatra 25
Whole-wheat pasta with duck ragu – carrots, celery and orange zest

Fettuccine al Ragu di Vitello 25
Fresh noodles with a veal ragu, porcini mushrooms and a touch of cream

Tagliolini ai Gamberi e Pesto alla Ruchetta 26
Homemade Tagliolini with jumbo shrimp and arugula-pesto sauce

Linguine alle Vongole Veraci 25
Linguini with Manila clams in a white or red sauce

Farfalle al Salmone con Funghi Cremini 25
Bow-tie pasta with wild salmon, sweet peas, leeks and mushrooms in a pink sauce

Ravioli al Tartufo Nero 29
Black truffle and ricotta ravioli in a light butter sauce

Risotto del Giorno P.A.

• Small portion of pasta are available for appetizers only •
Whole wheat pasta available upon request.


CARNE E PESCE

Pesce del Giorno P.A.

Tonno alla Griglia 30
Grilled sushi-grade tuna, served with asparagus and roasted potatoes

Filetto di Salmone Organico al Finocchio 30
Filet of organic salmon with a fennel and dill sauce served with sautéed escarole

Fegato al Balsamico 29
Cubes of calf’s liver sautéed with onions, balsamico and carmelized red cabbage

Scaloppine di Maiale ai Carciofini 29
Scaloppine of pork tenderloin with baby artichokes, lemon and white wine

Vitello ai Porcini 33
Veal scaloppine sautéed with porcini, brandy, and a touch of cream
Served with French beans and mashed potatoes

Costoletta di Vitello al Modo Nostro 39
Pan seared nature veal chop served with roasted potatoes & spinach

Costoletta di Vitello alla Milanese 38
Butterflied and breaded veal chop, topped with arugula, tomatoes, and mozzarella

Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia 39
Grilled Black Angus filet mignon with porto bello and truffle-mashed potatoes

Bistecca alla Griglia 39
Dry-aged (28 days) 14 oz prime NY strip steak grilled, served with sautéed spinach

Petto d’ Anatra ai Funghi Selvatici con Polenta 35
Seared breast of duck “magret” sliced over polenta with sauteed mushrooms

Carre d’Agnello al Forno con Patate e Mentuccia 37
Roasted rack of baby lamb with potatoes and mint

 

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INCLUDES: APPETIZER, ENTREE, DESSERT & COFFEE
$39.50
SERVED FROM 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

CHOICE OF APPETIZER

Zuppa del Giorno - Soup of the day

Insalata di Cesare o Mista - Caesar or Mixed Greens salad

Caprese - Buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes & basil

Cozze in Brodetto - Steamed mussels in white wine, garlic, & tomato broth

Asparagi Gratinati - Fresh asparagus tips served warm with melted Parmigiano


CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

Pesce del Giorno - Fish of the day

Pasta a Piacere – A pasta choice from the menu

Pollo ai Funghi Selvatici – Chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms

Petto di Pollo alla Griglia – Grilled chicken paillarde topped with arugula salad

Spezzatino di Vitello
Bite-sized veal with roasted peppers, wild mushrooms & shallots

Vitello Martini
Parmigiano crusted veal cutlet topped with chopped salad

Filetto di Maiale con Capperi e Limone
Scaloppine of pork tenderloin sautéed with capers, lemon and white wine

Fegato al Balsamico
Cubes of calf’s liver, sautéed with sweet onions and balsamico


CHOICE OF DESSERT & COFFEE

 

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I DOLCI DELLA CASA

Tartufo al Cioccolato con Gelato e Cigliegia 8
Chocolate truffle with vanilla gelato and maraschino cherry

Tortino di Ricotta
8
Ricotta cheesecake

Zabaglione al Marsala e Frutti di Bosco 12
Marsala zabaglione with berries

Tiramisu con Espresso e Savoiardi 9
Traditional, homemade Tiramisu

Pannacotta alla Vaniglia
8
Traditional vanilla cream gelatin with a wild berry sauce

Mousse al Cioccolato Fondente 8
Dark Chocolate Mousse

Gelati 8
Vanilla, chocolate, or hazelnut

Sorbetti 8
Lemon, raspberry, or mango

 

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Northern Italian Restaurant in Manhattan

RED WINES

PIEMONTE

101    BARBERA D’ALBA 2006 – PIO CESARE   48
102    DOLCETTO D’ALBA 2007 – PIO CESARE   $48
103    PINOT NOIR 2004 - LA SCOLCA   $65
114    BARBARESCO 2005 – VILLADORIA   $98
104    BARBARESCO Riserva 2001 - VILLADORIA   $125
105    BARBARESCO 2000 - LA SPINONA   $120
106    BAROLO “Cerviano” 2001 - MARZIANO ABBONA   $120
107    BAROLO 2000 /2001 – CA’BIANCA   $120
108    BAROLO 2001 – LA SPINONA   $120
109    BAROLO “Pressenda” 2003   $110
110    BAROLO “Terlo Ravera” 2001 – ABBONA   $120
111    BAROLO - FRATELLI GIACOSA BUSSIA 2000/03   $110
112    BAROLO "Vigna Cerretta" 1998 – CA’ ROME   $125
113    NINO NEGRI “5 STELLE SFURSAT” 2004   $140


VENETO

114    CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003 – LE RAGOSE   $70
115    AMARONE della VALPOLICELLA 2004 – SANTI   $120
116    AMARONE 2003 – LE RAGOSE   $120
117    AMARONE “Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella” 2003 – MUSELLA   $130
118    AMARONE 2004 – TENUTE GALTAROSSA   $120
119    MERLOT 2004 – LIVIO FELLUGA (FRIULI)   $50
120    MERLOT – COLLIO 2005 – FORMENTINI (FRIULI)   $50
121    CABERNET & NERO D’AVOLA 2003 “Hugonis” RAPITALA   $85


TOSCANA

201    CHIANTI SUPERIORE 2007 – ANTINORI   $42
202    CHIANTI Classico DOCG 2004 – BRANCAIA   $65
203    ROSSO di TOSCANA 2003 – FULIGNI SAN JACOPO   $50
204    LE VOLTE – Super Tuscan 2007 – ORNELLAIA   $65
205    CHIANTI Classico Riserva 2006 - BANFI   $60
206    MORELLINO di SCANSANO “Col di Bacche” 2006 – ROVENTE   $65
207    MORELLINO di SCANSANA Riserva 2005 – CECCHI   $65
208    CHIANTI Classico “PEPPOLI” 2006 -ANTINORI   $68
209    CHIANTI Classico Riserva “La Selvanella” 2003 – MELINI   $70
210    ROSSO di MONTALCINO 2007 - LE CHIUSE   $60
211    CAMPACCIO -Super Tuscan 2005 – TERRABIANCA   $98
212    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2003 – CAPARZO   $120
213    VINO NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO "Asinone”
         2004 POLIZIANO
  $125
214    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2001– LE CHIUSE   $125
215    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2003 - LUCIANI   $120
216    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 1999 - CONTI COSTANTI   $120
217    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2003 - BARBI   $125
218    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2001 - BANFI   $165
219    ORNELLAIA “Le Serre Nuove” – Sang.-Cab.-Merlot- 2005   $160


CALIFORNIA

301    MERRYVALE Merlot 2002 - Beckstoffer Vineyards   $78
302    L’AVENTURE Syrah & Cab. 2004 - Paso Robles   $90
303    JORDAN Cabernet 2004 - Alexander Valley   $98
304    JOSEPH PHELPS Cabernet 2005 - Napa Valley   $110
305    FLOWERS Pinot Noir 2005 - Sonoma Valley   $100
306    DAVID BRUCE Pinot Noir 2004 - Bien Nacido   $105
307     JUSTIN Cab, Cab Franc, & Merlot 2004 - Paso Robles   $150
308     STAGS’ LEAP Cabernet 2005 “The Leap” – Napa Valley   $175


WHITE WINES

PIEMONTE

401    GAVI “ Principessa” 2008 - BANFI   $42
402    ARNEIS BLANGE’ 2007 – CERETTO   $58
403    GAVI di GAVI - Black Label 2007 - LA SCOLCA   $95


FRIULI

404    PINOT GRIGIO 2007 – FRIULI – TERRE D’ALTURA   $45
405    PINOT GRIGIO delle VENEZIE 2007 "Sortesele" SANTI   $40
406    TOCAI 2007 – PLOZNER   $40
407    PINOT GRIGIO 2006 – FORMENTINI   $45
408    PINOT GRIGIO “Collio” 2007 – LIVIO FELLUGA   $50
409    PINOT GRIGIO 2008 - SANTA MARGARITA   $65
410    PINOT GRIGIO 2007 – JERMANN   $75
411    CHARDONNAY 2007 - JERMANN   $80
412    VINTAGE TUNINA 2006 – JERMANN   $125


TOSCANA

413    CHARDONNAY & PINOT GRIGIO 2008 "Le Rime” – BANFI   $38
414    TERRE di TUFI 2006 - TERUZZI & PUTHO   $45
415    VERNACCIA di San GIMIGNANO 2007 - TER. & PUTHOD   $48
416    VERMENTINO "Bolgheri’ 2008 – ANTINORI   $50


UMBRIA

417    ORVIETO CLASSICO "Campogrande" 2008- ANTINORI   $40
418    CHARDONNAY “Bramito” 2008- ANTINORI   $58
419    CHARDONNAY 2007 - RAPITALA ( SICILIA )   $58


CALIFORNIA

501    JORDAN Chardonnay 2006 - Russian River   $65
502    JOSEPH PHELPS Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - Napa Valley   $65
503    FLOWERS Chardonnay 2005 - Sonoma Coast   $70
504    B.R. COHN Chardonnay 2005 - Carneros   $60
505    STAGS’ LEAP Chardonnay 2007 – Napa Valley   $75


SPECIAL SELECTIONS

601    SASSICAIA -Cabernet- 2003 BOLGHERI   $525
602    SOLAIA – Cab.- Sangiovese - 2001/03 ANTINORI   $545/   $525
603    ORNELLAIA - Sang-Cab- Merlot –1999/00/01/03 BOLGHERI   $475
604    TIGNANELLO -Sangiovese- Cabernet - 01/03 ANTINORI   $295
605    BRANCAIA “IL BLUE” Sangiovese, Merlot & Cab. 2003/04   $160
606    BRANCAIA “ILATRAIA” Cab., Sangiovese & P.Verdot 2004   $160
607    OLMAIA 100% Cabernet “COL D’ORCIA” 2004   $160
608    BAROLO - BRICCO ROCCHE “Prapo” 1999 – CERETTO   $195
609    BARBARESCO – BRICCO ASILI 1998 - CERETTO   $225
610    BARBARESCO – BERNADOT 1998 – CERETTO   $195
611    BARBARESCO “Il Bricco” 2001 - PIO CESARE   $195
612    BARBRESCO 1999 – BRUNO GIACOSA   $275
613    GAJA BARBARESCO 2004   $450
621    GAJA BAROLO “Dagromis” 2004   $275
614    GAJA “Rennina” BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2001   $295
615    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO “ Vigna del Fiore” 2001 - BARBI   $325
616    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO “ LA CASA” 2003 - CAPARZO   $295
617    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2004 - LISINI   $250
618    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2001 BIONDI – SANTI   $550
619    AMARONE - BERTANI 1990   $450
620    LUCE 2004 - Merlot & Sang. – FRESCOBALDI & MONDAVI   $195


CHAMPAGNE

701    LOUIS ROEDERER “CRYSTAL”   $595
702    PERRIER JOUET “FLEUR DE CHAMPAGNE”   $375
703    DOM PERIGNON "MOET & CHANDON"   $395
704    CHARLES HEIDSIECK BRUT RISERVE   $120
705    MOET & CHANDON “WHITE STAR”   $120
706    LOUIS ROEDERER PREMIER BRUT   $120
707    VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT   $120


EMILIA ROMAGNIA

MONTEPIROLO - Cabernet- 2004 SAN PATRIGNANO   $90
AVI – Sangiovese di Romagna 2004 SAN PATRIGNANO   $125


SICILIA

SYRAH (SICILIA) 2002 –
RAPITALA   $45 ROSSO DEL SOPRANO 2004 PALLARI
  $80
BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2003 - TENUTA di SESTA   $98

 

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APPETIZER

Individual Antipasto Plate
Grilled Portobello mushroom, asparagus tips, Prosciutto di Parma, sopressata,
buffalo mozzarella with vine ripe tomatoes and basil, Parmigiano, and olives


CHOICE OF ENTREE
(Select Two)

Orata Livornese
Mediterranean sea bass sautéed with fresh tomatoes, lemon, capers, and onions

Salmone Selvatico
Filet of wild salmon pan-roasted with Dijon and chive sauce

Pasta
(to be selected)

Petto di Pollo ai Funghi Selvatici
Boneless free-range chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone
Natural milk fed veal scaloppini sautéed with white wine, lemon, and capers


Choice of Dessert & Coffee
Ricotta Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Gelato and Sorbetto
Espresso, Cappuccino and Herbal Tea

$42 per person or $60 per person including wine

 

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APPETIZER

Individual Antipasto Plate
Grilled Portobello mushroom, asparagus tips, Prosciutto di Parma, sopressata,
buffalo mozzarella with vine ripe tomatoes and basil, Parmigiano, and olives


Organic Mixed Green Salad


CHOICE OF ENTREE
(Select Two)

Branzino Livornese
Filet of Mediterranean sea bass sautéed
with fresh tomatoes, black olives, onions,
and capers

Salmone
Filet of wild salmon pan-roasted and
serverd with a Dijon reduction sauce

Filleto di Manzo ai Funghi Selvatici
Grilled Black Angus filet mignon medallions
with wild mushrooms

Care D’Agnelo
Roasted rack of baby lamb

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone
Thin slices of veal sautéed with lemon,
capers, and white wine


CHOICE OF DESSERT

Ricotta Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Gelato and Sorbetto
Coffee and Biscotti

$90 per person • $120 per person including wine during dinner service

 

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Menu selections and prices subject to change
     
   

Giovanni Venticinque
25 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 988-7300

Lunch and Dinner • Daily: 12:00-3:45pm and 5pm-10:30pm

Between Madison and Fifth Avenues
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Upscale Italian Restaurant in New York

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