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Established in 2008, the words "la Cucina" is Italian for "the kitchen" and your host Giuseppe and chef Johnny strive to make your dining experience one to remember. Located in the Grant Crossing Shopping Centre and just minutes from Canadian Tire Centre, we are open for lunch Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. and open for dinner 7 nights a week.
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5:00 PM to Close
Monday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM to Close
Tuesday- Thursday
11:00 AM to Close
Friday
11:00 AM to Close
Saturday
5:00 PM to Close
Sunday
Call. 613 836 1811
Email. joe@lacucinaottawa.com
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MENU
Salad
Caesar Salad
house-made croutons, pancetta, shaved parmesan
- 10
House Salad
tomato, olive, red onion, house-made balsamic dressing
- 9
Caprese
roma tomato, fior de latte, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
- 12
Chickpea
romaine, sauteed chickpeas, red onion, tomato, balsamic dressing
- 12
Italian Chopped Salad
Chicken, romaine, tomato, olive, spicy eggplant, house dressing
- 15
Sandwiches & Wraps
Roasted Chicken Wrap
chicken, arugula, dill mayo, goat cheese, lettuce, tomato
- 17
Tuscan Chicken Wrap
chicken red peppers, red onion, tomato, lettuce, pesto mayo
- 17
Mediterranean Sandwich
roasted red pepper, eggplant, sundried tomato, provolone, spicy mayo
- 17
Gorgonzola Burger
6oz Prime Rib, gorgonzola cheese, roasted red pepper, lettuce, tomato
- 18
Homemade Meatball Sandwich
Oven baked, topped with mozzarella, on ciabatta
- 17
Chicken & Prosciutto
roasted chicken, prosciutto, havarti, lettuce, tomato spicy mayo, on ciabatta
- 18
Chicken Parm Sandwich
Breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, on ciabatta
- 17
Pizza
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
- 18
La Cucina Pizza
grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh basil
- 20
Grilled Chicken Pizza
sundried tomato, goat cheese, fresh basil
- 20
Appetizer
Meatballs
our famous balls, in tomato sauce
- 13
Arancini
stuffed rice balls, peas, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce
- 12
Antipasto for two
selection of fine Italian meats & cheeses
- 18
Sausage & Peppers
spicy sausage, peppers, tomato sauce
- 14
Calamari Fritti
seasoned, lightly fried, house-made dill aioli
- 13
Zucchini Chips
seasoned, lightly fried, house-made spicy aioli
- 13
Fried smelts
dusted in flour, salt pepper, lemon
- 13
Mediterranean Dip
warm goat cheese, sundried tomato, olives, artichoke, olive oil, bread (for two)
- 18
Bruschetta
roma tomato, garlic, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
- 10
Spicy Mussels
P.E.I. mussels, spicy tomato sauce
- 13
Salads
Classic Caesar
house-made croutons, pancetta, shaved parmesan
- 10
House Salad
tomato, olive, red onion, house-made balsamic dressing
- 9
Caprese
roma tomato, fior de latte, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
- 12
Arugula
lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan
- 10
Chickpea
romaine, sauteed chickpeas, red onion, tomato, balsamic dressing
- 12
Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
2 jumbo sized meatballs, tomato sauce
- 20
Spaghetti Carbonara
bacon, onion, egg yolk, fresh parm
- 20
Fettuccine & Chicken Alfredo
chicken, creamy alfredo sauce
- 20
La Cucina Penne
chicken, roasted red pepper, rosé sauce
- 21
Pappardelle Bolognese
homemade meat tomato sauce
- 21
Penne Salsiccia
spicy Italian sausage, onion, red pepper, spicy tomato sauce
- 23
Manicotti
pasta stuffed with ricotta & spinach, rose sauce
- 22
Fettuccine Pescatore
shrimp, baby clams, mussels, your choice of sauce
- 27
Gnocchi
homemade by Zia Maria, served in rose sauce
- 22
Mains
Chicken Parmigiana
breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, baked mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti
- 28
Tuscan Chicken
mozzarella, capicollo, sundried tomato cream sauce, potato & veg
- 29
Veal Marsala
veal scaloppini, Marsala wine reduction, mushrooms, potato & veg
- 30
Veal Cucina
black tiger shrimp, brandy cream sauce, sauteed rapini, potatoes
- 32
Veal Piccata
scallopini, capers, white wine lemon sauce, potatoes and vegetables
- 30
Baked Cod
roasted cherry tomatoes, white wine butter sauce, saffron risotto, vegetables
- 27
Filet of Salmon
Atlantic salmon, stuffed with goat cheese and spinach, saffron risotto, vegetables
- 30
Barolo Braised Lamb Shank
garlic mashed, sauteed rapini
- 30
Pizzas
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
- 18
La Cucina Pizza
grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh basil
- 20
Grilled Chicken Pizza
sundried tomato, goat cheese, fresh basil
- 20
Gluten free pasta available upon request /Please advise of any allergies
Tiramisu
espresso drenched sponge cake divided mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
- 10
Bombolone
warm, homemade to order doughnut, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, drizzled with nutella and icing sugar
- 9.5
Oreo Zeppole
battered oreos, vanilla ice cream
- 10
Sticky Toffee Pudding
sponge cake, dates, warm caramel sauce, whipped cream
- 10
Spumoni Ice Cream
Italian Ice cream
- 9
Sicilian Cannoli
tube-shaped shells of pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta cheese filling
- 8.5
Nutella Crème Brule
homemade
- 9.5
Specialty Coffee
Bailey’s
- 9
Spanish
kahlua and brandy
- 10
B52
bailey’s, kahlua and grand marnier
- 10
Monte Cristo
kahlua and grand marnier
- 10
Brazilian
frangelico and kahlua
- 10
Uncle Fern
sambuca, espresso
Lavazza, Coffee, Cappuccino, Latte, Espresso available
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