BUON APETITO
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BUON APETITO *
APPETIZERS
$14
FOCACCIA DI BARI CLASSICO
housemade focaccia baked with roasted kalamata olives, fresh cherry tomatoes and red onions, served with a side of ciao creamy ricotta pesto
$14
$16
FOCACCIA DI BARI SAUSAGE AND POTATO
housemade focaccia baked with fischer farms sausage, roasted potatoes, burnt rosemary, evoo
$16
$15
FOCACCIA DI BARI RADICCHIO AND GORGONZOLA
red wine braised radicchio, creamy gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
$15
$16
TOASTED RAVIOLI (6pc)
8 crispy fried ravioli filled with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and asiago, served with a side of ciao marinara
$16
$11
BRUSCHETTA BASKET
fresh tomatoes marinated in evoo with onions, garlic and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with house made crostini
$11
$15
CIAO MEATBALL
10oz very large beef meatball with housemade marinara and mozzarella sizzling in cast iron, served with housemade ciao crostini
$15
$16
CRAB ARANCINI
3 crispy fried risotto balls filled with lump crab finished with housemade creamy calabrian chili oil aioli
$16
$16
CALAMARI FRITTI
hand battered and fried calamari with pickled chilis, served with a side of roasted garlic lemon aioli
$16
$17
PEI MUSSELS
prince edward island mussels, fresh red onions and tomatoes in a spicy butter wine broth served with housemade ciao crostini
$17
$16
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
cast iron baked creamy and cheesy artichoke dip with sauteed spinach and mozzarella, served with housemade ciao crostini
$16
$21
MARGHERITA PIZZA
roman style pizza with mozzarella, ciao red sauce and fresh basil
$21
$20
SAUSAGE PIZZA
roman style pizza with housemade sausage, ciao red sauce, fresh green peppers, red onions and mozzarella
$20
$21
SALUMI PIZZA
roman style pizza with fischer farms salumi, ciao red sauce, creamy gorgonzola, fresh arugula, drizzled with local hot honey
$21
$22
CHEF'S 'ZA
roman style pizza with rotating proteins and fresh vegetables, chosen at chef's whim
$22
SALADS
$13
CIAO CAESAR
fresh crispy romaine lettuce, parmigiano reggiano and housemade croutons, served with ciao caesar
$13
$16
ROASTED BEETS
mixed leafy greens with roasted marinated beets, crumbled goat cheese and pistachio, served with a side of honey lemon vinaigrette
$16
$12
PANZANELLA
crispy arugula with marinated tomatoes, housemade ciao croutons and parmigiano reggiano
$12
$12
THE “CIAO”
crispy arugula with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, sliced almonds and fresh parmesan, served with side of lemon vinaigrette
$12
PASTAS
$28
NIDO DI GNOCCHI AL PESTO
potato gnocchi with sauteed chicken, creamy pesto, provolone, served in our housemade ciao bread bowl
$28
$27
GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA
potato gnocchi with housemade italian sausage tossed in ciao vodka sauce and basil pesto finished with ricotta salata
$27
$25
PASTA ALLA BOLOGNESE
spaghetti tossed in our houseemade beef ragu bolognese and parmigiano reggiano
$25
$29
PASTA ALLA CARBONARA
spaghetti with housemade pancetta, creamy egg yolk sauce, and black pepper finished with parmigiano reggiano
$29
$22
CIAO PRIMAVERA
penne pasta tossed in our ciao creamy tomato sauce with sauteed broccoli, fresh peas, tomatoes and crisp red onions
$22
$32
FRUTTI DI MARE
bay scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels with marinated cherry tomatoes and fresh garlic over fettuccine in a fresh tomato, buttery white wine sauce finished with crisp italian parsely
$32
LINGUINE ALFREDO
fettuccine with ciao creamy housemade alfredo sauce finished with crisp italian parsley and parmigiano reggiano, classic alfredo 20, chicken 26, shrimp 30
$26
VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
fresh pasta layered with cremini mushrooms and fresh tomatoes, creamy ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano
$26
CIAO PARMIGGIANA
spaghetti with ciao zesty marinara, creamy mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano, breaded and fried chicken 27, breaded and fried eggplant 23
$27
PENNE ALLA VODKA
penne pasta tossed in our ciao vodka sauce with sauteed chicken and parmigianno reggiano
$27
$28
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
10 oz ciao large beef meatball and spaghetti with zesty marinara and parmigianno reggiano
$28
$27
NONNA'S BAKED ZITI
baked pasta with housemade beef ragu bolognese, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and parmigiano reggiano
$27
$28
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
fresh pasta layered with housemade beef ragu bolognese, creamy mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano
$28
FISH AND MEAT
$35
ROASTED SALMON
roasted salmon with sauteed broccoli, creamy cannelini beans, toasted almonds and ciao caper butter
$35
$29
CHICKEN MARSALA POT PIE
seared chicken breast, roasted mushrooms, potatoes, fresh spring peas and balsalmic glazed cippolini with creamy marsala sauce baked in a flaky crust
$29
$32
CIAO Y'ALL
grilled shrimp and housemade pancetta with ciao vodka sauce over creamy polenta
$32
$32
COD ALLA SICILIANA
sicilian style breaded cod fish with roasted eggplant, sundried tomatoes, pickled celery, bloomed raisins, toated pine nuts, red wine vinegar and evoo
$32
$45
RED WINE BRAISED PORK SHANK (DINNER FOR 2)
over 2 pounds of slow braised pork shank with creamy polenta, pickled red onions and red wine gravy
$45
$35
SUNDAY GRAVY
ciao beef meatball, pork ribs and spicy italian sausage simmering in ciao marinara served with housemade ciao crostini
$35
$49
NY STRIP STEAK
12oz seared NY strip with fresh pickled carrots and roasted potatoes finished with a balsamic jus
$49
$36
SHORT RIB ALLA VACCINARA
roman style braised short rib with roasted potatoes, fresh broccoli and balsamic glazed cippolini
$36
Available from 4pm to 6pm every day, $10 appetizers
HAPPY HOUR
CIAO CAESAR
fresh crispy romaine lettuce, parmigiano regianno, house made croutons, caesar dressing
BRUSCHETTA BASKET
fresh tomatoes marinated in evoo with onions, garlic and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with house made crostini
FOCACCIA DI BARI CLASSICO
housemade focaccia baked with roasted kalamata olives, fresh cherry tomatoes and red onions, served with a side of ciao creamy ricotta pesto
CRAB ARANCINI
3 crispy fried risotto filled with lump crab, finished with housemade creamy calabrian chili aioli
CHEF'S 'ZA
roman style pizza with rotating proteins and fresh vegetables, chosen at chef's whim
BEVERAGES
select 1/2 priced wine bottles
$5
COCKTAILS
italian margarita, negroni, sicilian smash, espresso martini, grand street sour, old fashioned
$5
3 Courses | $29 | Available Every day
APPETIZERS
TOASTED RAVIOLI
8 crispy fried ravioli filled with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and asiago, served with a side of ciao marinara
CIAO CAESAR
romaine, parmigiana reggiano, 'scarti di pane'
FOCACCIA DI BARI CLASSICO
housemade focaccia baked with roasted kalamata olives, fresh cherry tomatoes and red onions, served with a side of ciao creamy ricotta pesto
ENTREES
CLASSIC FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
fettuccine with ciao creamy housemade alfredo sauce finished with crisp italian parsley and parmigiano reggiano
NONNA'S BAKED ZITI
baked pasta with housemade beef ragu bolognese, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and aged parmesan
CIAO PRIMAVERA
penne pasta tossed in our ciao creamy tomato sauce with sauteed broccoli, fresh peas, tomatoes and crisp red onions
DESSERT
CHEF'S CHOICE ICE CREAM OR SORBET
DOLCE | Dessert
$12
TIRAMISU
whipped marscarpone, lady fingers, coffee liqueur, espresso
$12
$11
BASQUE CHEESECAKE
ricotta cheesecake, seasonal fruit compote
$11
$14
"NOT YOUR NONNA'S" SEMOLINA CAKE
white chocolate, stewed raisins, warm spices
$14
$12
CANNOLI
sweet ricotta, chocolate chips
$12
BRUNCH
$10
PANZANELLA SALAD
crispy arugula, marinated tomatoes, ciao croutons, parmigiano reggiano
$10
$13
ROASTED BEETS
mixed leafy greens with roasted marinated beets, crumbled goat cheese, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette
$13
$12
CIAO CAESAR
fresh crispy romaine lettuce, parmigiano regianno, house made ciao croutons
$12
$14
FOCACCIA DI BARI CLASSICO
housemade focaccia baked with roasted kalamata olives, fresh cherry tomatoes and red onions, served with a side of ciao creamy ricotta pesto
$14
$16
FOCACCIA DI BARI SAUSAGE AND POTATO
housemade focaccia baked with fischer farms sausage, roasted potatoes, burnt rosemary, evoo
$16
$15
FOCACCIA DI BARI RADICCHIO AND GORGONZOLA
red wine braised radicchio, creamy gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
$15
$16
TOASTED RAVIOLI (6pc)
8 crispy fried ravioli filled with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and asiago, served with a side of ciao marinara
$16
$15
TIRAMISU PANCAKES
fluffy ciao housemade pancake topped with mascarpone zabaglione, cacao powder, espresso syrup
$15
$16
S'MORES PANCAKES
fluffy ciao housemade pancake topped with torched marshmallow, finished with crunchy buttery graham cracker crumble and dark chocolate sauce
$16
$15
THE 'OG' WAFFLE
crispy belgian waffle with frehs seasonal berries and housemade cream
$15
$22
BELLAS BRUNCH
diet coke + ciao caesar + choice of fritatta or pancake (add a blood orange mimosa +9)
$22
$16
CACIO 'EGG' PEPE FRITTATA
cheesy frittata with black pepper, creamy ricotta and pecorino
$16
$18
SAUSAGE FRITTATA
fischer farms italian sausage, roasted potatoes, red onions and mozzarella, topped with fresh greens
$18
$22
PASTA ALLA CARBONARA
spaghetti with housemade pancetta, creamy egg yolk sauce, and black pepper, parmigiana reggiano
$22
$22
NIDO DI CARBONARA
creamy scrambled egg smothered in italian gravy with housemade pancetta, parmigiano reggiano and black pepper
$22
$24
POACHED EGG POLENTA E SALSICCIA
fischer farms sausage served over creamy polenta parmigianno reggiano, italian parsley
$24
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
fettuccine with ciao creamy housemade alfredo sauce finished with crisp italian parsley and parmigiano reggiano, classic alfredo 20, chicken 26, shrimp 30
$21
VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
fresh pasta layered with cremini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, creamy ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano
$21
CIAO PARMIGGIANA
spaghetti with ciao zesty marinara, creamy mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano, breaded and fried chicken 27, breaded and fried eggplant 23
$23
CHICKEN MARSALA POT PIE
seared chicken breast, roasted mushrooms, balsamic glaze cippolini, creamy marsala sauce in a flaky crust
$23
$12
CIAO MEATBALL
10oz very large meatball with housemade marinara and mozzarella sizzling in cast iron, ciao crositini
$12
$23
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL
10oz ciao large housemade beef meatball and spaghetti tossed with ciao zesty marinara parmigiano reggiano
$23
$23
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
fresh pasta layered with housemade beef ragu bolognese, creamy mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano
$23
$28
SUNDAY GRAVY
ciao beef meatball, pork ribs and spicy italian sausage simmering in ciao marinara, ciao crostini
$28
DRINKS
CIAO MARTINI — 11
tito's, kalamata olives
ITALIAN MARGARITA — 14
mi campo tequila, pallini limoncello, burnt rosemary
GRAND STREET SOUR — 13
jack daniel's, lemon, prickly pear infused cabernet
CHILI LIME DROP — 15
crop organic vodka, magdala, local honey, lime, calabrian chili ice cube
LAVENDER MANHATTAN — 15
lavender smoked, old forester signature, foro vermouth, lavender bitters, lavender cherries
NEGRONI — 13
prairie organic gin, foro vermouth, pilla select
SICILIAN SMASH - 13
prairie organic gin, magdala, cranberry, lime, basil
ESPRESSO MARTINI — 13
tito's, borghetti espresso liqueur, brown sugar, espresso, chocolate bitters
BLOOD ORANGE SOUR - 12
bulleit rye, pineapple, blood orange, lemon, angostura bitters
SPRITZ - 11
aperol, mionetto prosecco, orange
SGROPPINO - 18
tito's, lemon sorbet, mionetto prosecco, mint
OLD FASHIONED - 12
old forester signature, spiced syrup, angostura bitters, orange peel
PALOMA - 12
400 conejos mezcal, grapefuit, lime, mionetto prosecco
Location
1201 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40204
Hours
Sunday - Thursday
4pm to 9pm
Friday - Saturday
4pm to 10pm
BRUNCH
Saturdays and Sundays
10am to 2pm
Contact
ciao@limehg.com
502.614.5030