Decades of experience savoured in one bite

All of our dishes are crafted by master chef Mario Vena and his team of experienced chefs. His years of experience with La Reserve culminate into a unique, flavourful palette of dishes. Tantalize your tastebuds with a meal complemented by a selection from our extensive wine list.

Enjoy all of our menu selections from La Reserve outside on the patio. For a special treat, ask your server for the featured patio menu.

La Fontana Menu 2008

Appetizers

Antipasti Assortiti$9.50 pp

~ Seasonal Antipasti composed of the freshest ingredients for two or more ~

Cozze in Padella alla Diavola$12.00

~ Fresh P.E.I Mussels in a sizzling pot of spicy tomato broth ~

Calamari Alla Griglia$12.00

~ Grilled calamari served with roasted peppers in an anchovy bath ~

Cocktail di Gamberoni$13.50

~ Jumbo Caribbean shrimp served with our special in house cocktail sauce ~

Bruschetta$5.00 pp

~ 3 Different Variations of a Classic …. Try It! ~

Garlic Bread$3.00 pp

~ Made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Barolo Vinegar ~

with Cheese $4.00 pp

Frittura Mista$12.50

~ Deep Fried Calamari, Shrimps and Scallops in a tangy cocktail sauce ~

Stuzzicarelli Toscani$9.50 pp

~ Assortment of cheeses and homemade salumi served on a cutting board with rustic bread and olives for 2 or more ~

Pane E Olive$5.00 pp

~ Variety of Breads and Olives ~

Salads

House Special Caesar Salad $9.50

~ Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in our special in-house Caesar dressing with herb baked crostini and parmigiano crisps ~

Chicken Add $5.00
Shrimp Add $7.00

Insalata Capricciosa$7.00

~Premium selection of tender organic salad leaves with fresh berries, tangerine sections and sliced toasted almonds all tossed in our in-house citrus vinaigrette ~

Insalata del Fruttivendolo$10.50

~ Mainly fruit and berries. Fresh, air-dried, roasted or poached served with a fig balsamic vinegar dressing ~

Tomato and Cucumber$8.50

~ Luscious stake tomatoes and fresh English cucumbers tossed in a first-pressed extra-virgin olive oil, basil and olives ~

Pasta
You’re Choice for $12.50

Whole Wheat Spaghetti

~ With Asparagus, Mushrooms and oven dried cherry tomatoes ~

Fettuccine al Pomodoro

~ A simple pleasure; vine ripened tomatoes in a fresh tomato basil sauce ~

Tagliolini Primavera

~ Medley of fresh garden vegetables, served with a garlic and olive oil dressing ~

Lasagne al Forno

~ Fresh veal lasagne prepared according to Chef Vena’s traditional recipe ~

Gomitelli al Forno

~ Rustic homemade rigatoni in a rich veal ragu with a touch of cream, baked and served in a sizzling skillet and topped with shavings of pecorino Sardo ~

Individual Pizzas
You’re Choice for $12.00

Pizza Done Your Way

~ Create Your Own Pizza ~

Margherita

~ Basil, Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce ~

Primavera

~ Grilled Vegetables, Rosemary and Olive Oil ~

Calabrese

~ Spicy Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce ~

Canadese

~ Pancetta, Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Mozarella and Tomato Sauce ~

Montanara

~ Wild Mushrooms, Ricotta, Goat’s Cheese and Pecorino Cheese ~

Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Breast$12.00

~ with Rapini on a spicy olive bread ~

Salsiccia Calabrese$10.50

~ Hot Sausages with peppers, wild mushrooms on crusty Italian bread ~

$12.00

Certified Black Angus ~ With Mushrooms & Hot Banana Peppers ~

Prosciutto$10.50

~ With Bocconcini and Baby Arugula ~

Veal$10.50

~ Breaded veal cutlet with tomato sauce and cheese on a crusty roll ~

Main Courses

Pork Baby Back Ribs$18.00

~ With Mario’s own BBQ Sauce, vegetables & potatoes ~

Veal Parmigiana$18.00

~ Delicately breaded veal topped with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served with spaghetti alla Bolognese ~

Trancio di Salmone ai Ferri$18.00

~ Grilled Atlantic Salmon fillet crusted with herbs and olive oil and brushed with our special in-house maple syrup ~

Australian Lamb Chops$19.50

~ Lamb chops dipped in our in-house Dijon mustard marinade and crusted with roasted almonds and grilled to your liking ~

Chicken Breast Siciliana$18.00

~ Capers, Black Olives, Tomato & Garlic ~

Dessert
Your Choice for $8.50

Italian Gelati

Cheese and Fruit Platter

Tiramisu

Feature Dessert

(Please ask your server) Buon Appetito ! Take a chef home for dinner* Personalized catering for all occasions www.CateringByMario.ca A service charge will be added to parties of eight or more Minimum charge in effect. Taxes extra where applicable