Loading ...Isabella’s Italian Trattoria Dinner Fall Menu 2008
3225 Old Forest Road Lynchburg Virginia 24501
434-385-1660 www.isabellasitalian.com
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-2:00 Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:00-9:00, Fri-Sat 5:00-10:00
Aperitivo
Isabella’s Signature Bellini 6.99
A Bellini is a refreshing drink made with Prosecco and a peach puree mix. It is the same Bellini mix used at thefamous Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy
Lemon Cosmo Martini 6.99
Giori Lemoncillo, a lemon liquor from Southern Italy made from lemon zest, alcohol, water and sugar,Stolis Vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lemon garnish
Antipasti – “Appetizers”
Mussels di Isabella 8.49
Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed in olive oil with white wine, garlic, crushed red pepper & a touch of cream; grilled La Brea bread
Shrimp Scampi 7.99
Three jumbo shrimp in a garlic butter sauce; grilled bread
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom 6.99
Artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fontina & goat cheese
Italian Roasted Oysters 7.99
Smoked mozzarella and pancetta cream; topped with garlic bread crumbs and roasted in our Wood-Stone oven
Fried Risotto Balls 7.99
Stuffed with fresh mozzarella and served over a bed of our signature tomato basil sauce
Calamari Fritto 9.49
Lightly fried calamari with basil aioli and signature tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta Platter 10.99
Assortment of savory house-made tapénade, herbed goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, crostini,
grilled breads & roasted garlic
Isabella’s Appetizer Sampler Platter – Great to share! 26.99
Bruschetta Platter, Artichoke Hearts, Calamari Fritto
Le Zuppe – “Soups”
Cup
Lobster Bisque 6.49
Creamy bisque with succulent lobster, fresh tarragon & caramelized fennel
Tuscan White Bean 5.29
Fresh tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, onions, basil & a touch of garlic
Daily Zuppe - Soup of the Day! 5.49
Insalata – “Salads”
Add Prosciutto or Grilled Chicken to any salad 2.59
Isabella’s House Salad Half 4.99 Full 6.99
Fresh mesclun greens, shaved Reggiano Parmesan & toasted pine nuts
Choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Lemon Dijon, Tart Apple Dressing, or Red Wine Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine Half 5.99 Full 7.99
Capers, croutons, shaved Reggiano Parmesan, white anchovies & Caesar dressing
Butternut Squash & Pancetta Half 5.99 Full 7.99
Over spinach, tossed with toasted pumpkin seeds & lemon Dijon dressing
Dried Fig Salad Half 6.99 Full 8.99
Fresh mesclun greens, port-soaked figs, spiced candied walnuts, Gorgonzola &
tart apple dressing
Pizza Al Forno – “Thin Crust, Brick Oven-Baked Pizzas”
Whole Wheat pizza dough may be substituted with any pizza
Four Cheese 9.99
With or without tomato sauce & a blend of four cheeses
Spicy Italian Sausage 11.99
Roasted mushrooms, a blend of four cheeses, basil & tomato sauce
Siciliana 11.99
Prosciutto, roasted garlic, spinach, roasted red peppers & Asiago cheese
Isabella’s Artichoke 11.99
Artichokes, tomato, blend of four cheeses, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Chicken 11.99
Pancetta, roasted garlic, caramelized onions & Fontina cheese
“Any Two” (with or without tomato sauce): 10.99
Spicy sausage, prosciutto, grilled chicken, artichokes, roma tomatoes, spinach, sundried tomatoes,
calamata olives, green olives, caramelized onions, roasted wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella,
goat cheese, feta cheese, smoked mozzarella, anchovies, pepperoncini
additional pizza toppings – $.95 each
La Pastasciutta – “Tossed Pastas”
Whole Wheat Spaghetti may be substituted with any pasta dish
Isabella’s Tomato Basil Pasta 10.99
Choice of Barilla Angel Hair, Linguine, or Whole Wheat Spaghetti, signature tomato basil
sauce & shaved parmesan
Penne “Norma” 14.99
Roasted eggplant, fresh tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, toasted garlic breadcrumbs
Spicy Chicken & Sausage Orecchiette 15.99
Italian sausage and white meat chicken in a light garlic & parmesan cream sauce
Goat Cheese and Sage Stuffed Cannelloni 13.99
Served over a pool of Butternut Squash puree, signature tomato basil sauce, toasted pine nuts,
shaved Reggiano cheese garnish
Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops 17.99
Set atop a bed of penne pasta, tomato vodka cream sauce, shaved Reggiano cheese garnish
Pasta Bolognese 15.99
De Cecco Pappardelle ribbons tossed with a rich Tuscan meat sauce of beef, veal & red wine
Tuscan Shrimp Risotto 16.99
Roasted corn, wild mushrooms, apple-wood smoked bacon, tomato chive butter sauce
Piatti Della Casa -
“Plates of the House”
Isabella’s Chicken Parmesan 13.99
Parmesan & pepper crusted chicken breast topped with fresh tomato basil ragout; served atop
linguine tossed with smoked mozzarella cream
Parmesan Crusted Grouper 17.99
Parmesan risotto, sautéed spinach, lemon butter
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast 15.99
Spinach, artichoke hearts, and goat cheese stuffing, olive oil tossed fettuccini,
savory tomato broth, caper, olive garnish, oregano gremolata
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions 25.99
Gorgonzola and rosemary vinaigrette, garlic-rosemary smashed Yukon gold potatoes,
seasonal fresh vegetable
Walnut Crusted Salmon 18.99
Butternut squash risotto, sautéed spinach, port wine reduction
