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Lunch Menu

At this time, there is no lunch service at Cantoro Trattoria Troy. If you would like to be notified when we begin serving lunch in Troy, please sign up here. Thank you.

Antipasto (Starters)

Affettati Misti $11 – $15 – $18
Mixed Cured Meat Tastings (of 3-5-7)

Formaggi Misti $11 – $15 – $18
Mixed Cheese Board Tastings (of 3-5-7)

Olive Miste $9
Mixed Marinated Olive Bowl

Caprese $13
D.O.P. Bufala Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Calamari Peperonati $14
Lightly Floured and Fried, Tossed with Sweet, Sour and Spicy Peppers with Fresh Lemon and Marinara Sauce

Zuppa di Cozze $14
Mussels, Garlic, Chili, White Wine, Fumé, Tomatoes

Trio di Bruschette $9
Grilled Italian Bread Top with Fresh Tomato Basil – Cannellini Bean Mixed with Roasted Vegetables (Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Onions and Bell Peppers) – Grilled Vidalia Onions Mixed with Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Chestnut Honey

Salsiccia alla Griglia $11
Grilled Cantoro Sausage, Sautéed Diced Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Cantoro’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Calamari alla Griglia $14
Grilled Calamari, Grilled Lemon and Zucchini, Limoncello Vinaigrette

Gamberi alla Griglia $17
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Chili & Lemon Marinade, Farro and Grilled Vegetables

Zuppe (Soup)

Minestrone $7

Zuppa Del Giorno $7

Insalate (Salad)

Insalata Mista $7
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Rucola e Parmigiano $8
Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano, Lemon

Radicchio e Lattuga di Boston $11
Radicchio, Boston Bibb Lettuce, Gorgonzola, Toasted Hazelnuts, Red Onions, Moscato Golden Raisins, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Insalata di Calamari Caldi $18
Mixed Greens, Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Red Wine Anchovy Vinaigrette, Topped with Warm Crisp Calamari. (Calamari can be grilled upon request)

Finocchio e Arancia $11
Fresh Orange Slices, Thinly Sliced Fennel, Balsamic Glaze, Garnished with Micro Arugula

Pollo o Vitello Paillard $13/19
Baby Arugula Salad with Tomato, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice. Topped with Grilled Marinated Chicken or Veal

Primi (Pasta)

Spaghetti alla Marinara $14
Imported Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Basil

Ravioli di Vitello con Pomodoro e Panna $18
House-Made Veal Ravioli with Palomino Sauce

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese $19
House-Made Tagliatelle with Traditional Meat Sauce (Equal Parts Ground Veal, Beef, Sausage, Pancetta)

Penne alla Puttanesca $14
Imported Penne Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce (White Wine, Garlic, Anchovy, Capers, Olives, Red Onion, Red Pepper Flake, Marinara)

Ravioli alla Napoletana $16
House-Made Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce, Fresh Basil and Cantoro’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Penne alla Vodka $18
Imported Penne Pasta, Pancetta, Onion, Vodka, Tomato, Red Pepper Flake, Cream and Scallions

Gnocchi Con Rag di Cinghiale $24
House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi, Wild Boar Ragu Finished with Parsley and Parmigiano.

Linguine alle Vongole (con sugo rosso o bianco) $24
House-Made Linguine with Choice of White or Red Clam Sauce, Garlic and Red Pepper Flake

Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola $17
House-Made Tagliatelle with a Boscaiola Sauce (Heavy Cream, White Wine, Peas, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Chicken, Parmigiano)

Linguine con Porcini $28
House-Made Linguine, Fresh Porcini Sauce (Fresh Porcini, Dried Porcini, Onion, Garlic, White Wine, Chicken Broth)

Linguine al Salmone $17
House-Made Linguine, Fresh Salmon, Garlic, Red Pepper Flake, White Wine, Marinara

Tagliolini al Ragu di Agnello $24
House-Made thin Tagliolini with a Lamb Ragu (Braised Lamb in White Wine, Onions, Garlic, Tomato and Sicilian Oregano)

Panini (sandwiches)

Panino di Parma $13
Prosciutto di Parma, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula and Pesto on Fresh Pugliese Bread

Panino Rustico $11
Sopressata, Mortadella, Capicollo, Muenster Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Red Wine–Anchovy Vinaigrette on Fresh Pugliese Bread

Panino del Trentino $11
Grilled Speck, Lettuce, Tomato, Mild Provolone, Fresh Herb Aioli on Sliced Multi Grain Bread and Finished in the Panini Press

Panino Vegetariano con Funghi Grigliati $11
Grilled Marinated Portabella Cap, Grilled Red Onions, Roasted Marinated Red & Yellow Peppers, Tomato, Lettuce, Goat Cheese, Basil, Herb Aioli on Brioche Bun

Panino al Petto di Pollo Grigliato $12
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled Red Onion, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smoked Gouda, Arugula Pesto, Herb Aioli, Lettuce and Tomato on a Herb Ciabatta Bun

Hamburger Affumicato $14
50% Ground Beef/50% Ground Applewood Smoked Bacon, Havarti, Avocado Mash, Spicy Bomba Mayo, Tomato and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun

*Burger ai Rapini $14
All Beef Patty, Braised Rapini, Imported Sharp Provolone, Tomato, Red Onion and Herb Aioli on a Brioche Bun

Panino con Porchetta $12
Cantoro’s Own Porchetta, Salmoriglio, Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Imported Sharp Provolone on Pugliese Bread

Parties of 6 or more will be one check & 20% gratuity
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Dinner Menu

Antipasto (Starters)

Affettati Misti $11 – $15 – $18
Mixed Cured Meat Tastings (of 3-5-7)

Formaggi Misti $11 – $15 – $18
Mixed Cheese Board Tastings (of 3-5-7)

Olive Miste $9
Mixed Marinated Olive Bowl

Assaggini di Salsicce Casalinghe $16
Trio of House-Made Sausage with Accompaniments

Calamari Peperonati $14
Lightly Floured and Fried, Tossed with Sweet, Sour and Spicy Peppers with Fresh Lemon and Marinara Sauce

Caprese $13
D.O.P. Bufala Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Scamorza alla Piastra $13
Sopresatta, Arugula, Lemon, Smoked Mozzarella

ZucchinE Fritte $13
Breaded Fried Zucchini, Paprika-Coconut Aioli with Roasted Pepper, White Quinoa (White Quinoa, Bell Peppers, Onions, Hungarian Hot Peppers, Carrots, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Calamari alla Griglia $14
Grilled Calamari, Grilled Lemon and Zucchini, Limoncello Vinaigrette

Zuppa di Cozze $14
Mussels, Garlic, Chili, White Wine, Fumé, Tomatoes

*Carpaccio $15
Thinly Sliced, Raw Beef Tenderloin, Capers, Red Onion, Parsley, Lemon, Arugula and Shaved Parmigiano

Gamberi alla Griglia $17
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Chili & Lemon Marinade,
Farro with Grilled Vegetables

*Carpaccio di Salmone $19
House Cured Salmon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Dill, Red Onions and Capers

Burrata al Tartufo Nero $15
Black Truffle Burrata, San Daniele Prosciutto, Fried Shishito Peppers, Marinated Grape Tomatoes (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic)

Caponata $15
Roasted Mixture of Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Onion, Bell Peppers, Celery, Fennel, Golden Raisins, Olives, Capers, Pine Nuts and Tomato. Baguette Crostini, Fresh Cilengine Mozzarella and Basil

Polipo all’ Arrabbiata $19
Baby Octopus Sautéed in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, Slow Cooked Pinto Beans, Spinach and Grilled Bread

Zuppe (Soup)

Minestrone $7
Zuppa Del Giorno $7

Insalate (Salad)

Insalata Mista $7
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Radicchio e Lattuga di Boston $11
Radicchio, Boston Bibb Lettuce, Gorgonzola, Toasted Hazelnuts, Red Onions, Moscato Golden Raisins, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Insalata di Ananas $11
Grilled Pineapple, Blueberries, Watermelon, Cucumber, Red Onion, Walnuts, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Boston Bibb Lettuce

Insalata di Calamari Caldi $18
Mixed Green, Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Red Wine Anchovy Vinaigrette, Topped with Warm Crisp Calamari (Calamari can be grilled upon request)

Rucola e Parmigiano $8
Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano, Lemon

Insalata di Tonno $14
Imported Italian Tuna, Orzo, Pasta, Asparagus, Red Bell Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Scallions, Fresh Basil, Radicchio, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Finocchio e Arancia $11
Fresh Orange Slices, Thinly Sliced Fennel, Balsamic Glaze, Micro Arugula

Insalata di Cavolfiore Arrosto $11
Seasoned Cauliflower (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Chili, Salt, Black Pepper) Roasted with Lardons of Spicy Coppa (Cured Pork), Moscato Hydrated Golden Raisins, Boston Bibb, Radicchio and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Primi (Pasta)

Ravioli di Vitello con Pomodoro e Panna $18
House-Made Veal Ravioli with Palomino Sauce

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese $19
House-Made Tagliatelle with Traditional Meat Sauce (Equal parts Ground Veal, Beef, Sausage, Pancetta)

Strozzapretti alla Barese $18
House-Made Strozzapretti Pasta with Rapini, Red Pepper Flake and Ground Italian Sausage

Elicoidali alla Norcina $19
House-Made Elicoidali, Cream, Tomato, Ground Sausage, White Wine and White Truff le Oil

Tagliolini al Ragu di Agnello $24
House-Made thin Tagliolini with a Lamb Ragu

Penne alla Vodka $18
Imported Penne Pasta, Pancetta, Onion, Vodka, Tomato, Red Pepper Flake, Cream and Scallions

Gnocchi Con Ragu di Cinghiale $24
House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi, Wild Boar Ragu Finished with Parsley and Parmigiano

Linguine alle Vongole (Con Sugo Rosso o Bianco) $24
House-Made Linguine with Choice of White or Red Clam Sauce, Garlic and Red Pepper Flake

Risotto con Asparagi $24
Risotto with Asparagus, Mascarpone Cheese and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Risotto Porcini e Salsiccia $29
Porcini Risotto with House-Made Italian Sausage, Parmigiano and Butter

Tagliolini con Pomodoro Fresca $18
House-Made Tagliolini Pasta, Fresh Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Chili Flake, Fresh Basil

Linguine con Funghi e Gamberi $26
Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms (Cremini, Shitake, Oyster, Button), Garlic, Shallots, Shrimp, White Wine, Fume, Cream, Butter and Chives

Linguine Al Nero Di Seppia Alla Pescatore $39
House-Made Fresh Squid Ink Linguine, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, Scallops, Fresh Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Fume and Tomato

Secondi (Entreé)

Pollo alla Sorrentina $21
Sautéed Chicken Scaloppini Fresh Lemon, White Wine, Mixed Mushrooms, Artichoke, Capers, Butter Sauce with Baked Polenta and Rapini

Vitello con Funghi $28
Sautéed Veal Scaloppini, Mixed Mushroom Marsala Sauce with Baked Polenta and Rapini

Salmone alla Siciliana $26
Salmon Filet, Topped with Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Grape Tomato, Basil, Served with Roasted Redskin Potatoes with Onions, Garnished with Pesto

*Saltimbocca alla Romana $36
Medallions of Veal Tenderloin, Fontina Valle d’Aosta, Prosciutto di Parma, in a light Sage Demi Glace Served with Roasted Redskin Potatoes with Onions & Roasted Garlic Cloves and Green Beans Almandine

Branzino alla Griglia $34
Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass, Cannellini Beans with Roasted Vegetables, Green Beans Almandine, Limoncello Vinaigrette

*Filetto di Manzo $38
Grilled 10oz. Filet Mignon with Red Wine Glace de Veau, Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary and Grilled Broccolini

*Costoletta di Vitello $46
Grilled Veal Rib Chop with Mixed Mushroom Glace de Veau, Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary and Grilled Broccolini

*Agnello alla Scottadito $46
Grilled Colorado Rosen Rib Chops of Lamb, Lambrusco and Aceto di Balsamico, Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary and Grilled Broccolini

*Gorgonzola Ribeye $39
Marinated Grilled 16oz. Ribeye, Gorgonzola Dolce
Latte Cream, Aceto di Balsamico, Yukon Gold Potatoes
with Garlic and Rosemary and Grilled Broccolini

Kobe Flat Iron Steak Tagliate $39
Marinated and Grilled Medium Rare, Sliced and Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salad of Baby Arugula, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Parties of 6 or more will be one check & 20% gratuity
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Pizza Menu

Pizza

All of our Cantoro’s Pizzas are handmade and cooked in our own wood burning Italian Pizza Oven

#1 Rapini $21
Sautéed Rapini with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Chill Flake, House Made Ground Sausage, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Shaved Locatelli Pecorino

#2 Salsiccia e Funghi $15
House Ground Sausage, Roasted Mixed Mushrooms (Oyster, Shitake, Cremini, Button), Roasted Vidalia Onions, Taleggio and Fresh Mozzarella

#3 Melanzane $17
Roasted Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil and Parmigiano Reggiano

#4 Patate E Pancetta $15
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pancetta, Spinach, Rosemary, Fresh Mozzarella and Egg

#5 San Daniele $17
San Daniele Prosciutto (18 mo. Aged), Fresh Mozzarella and Arugula Dressed in House-Made Pesto

#6 Gorgonzola $17
Gorgonzola Dolce Latte, Roasted Vidalia Onion, Speck (Smoked Prosciutto), Walnuts, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze

#7 Pistacchio di Bronte $16
House Ground Sausage, House-Made Pistacchio Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella

#8 Spinaci $16
Sauteed Spinach, Ricotta, Fontina Valle d’Aosta and Fresh Mozzarella

#9 Margherita $12
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

#10 Rucola & Bresaola $17
Italian Beef (Cured in the same manner as Prosciutto), Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Grape Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper

#11 Heirloom Tomato $15
Fresh Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Basil), Parmigiano, Fresh Mozzarella, Salt & Pepper

#12 Salsiccia Peperonata $14
Tomato Sauce, House Ground Sausage, Roasted Vidalia Onions, Roasted Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, Dried Sicilian Origano and Fresh Mozzarella

#13 Diavola $15
Tomato Sauce, Hot Sopressata, Hot Capicola, House Ground Sausage, Hungarian Hot Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella

#14 Primavera $14
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Roasted Red Onions, Roasted Mixed Mushrooms (Oyster, Shitake, Cremini, Button), Marinated Tomato, Scallions and Balsamic Glaze

#15 Focaccia $6
House-Made Focaccia, Sea Salt, Rosemary, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Parties of 6 or more will be one check & 20% gratuity
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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