carolina ristorante

Our Menu

Antipasti

CESTINO DI PANE

House bread - made with our pizza dough - extra virgin olive oil (EEVO), balsamic | 6

FOCACCIA

Wood-fired oven focaccia, garlic confit, oregano, grana padano, parsley | 10

CAPRESE NAPOLETANA

Heirloom tomatoes with creamy burrata, green olives, basil, mint, crostini, and pesto | 21

ARANCINI

Golden hand-rolled arancini filled with creamy fresh fior di latte, served with rose sauce, grana padano, and a touch of parsley | 19

FRITTO MISTO

Fried Calamari and shrimp, lemon, arugula, garlic aioli dip | 21

CAROLINA OCTOPUS

Grilled seasoned octopus, served with crab cake, spicy mayo, topped with chimichurri, micro-greens and sweet-drop peppers | 23

Sharing Board

ANTIPASTO MISTO

Selection of our specialties: crispy fritto misto, 4 golden arancini, Prosciutto di Parma, and creamy burrata, finished with wood-fired oven focaccia | 40 (2 people) | 65 (4 people)

MEAT BOARD

Marinated grilled lamb chops and steak with mixed salad, chimichurri, house-made bread | 59 (2 people) | 79 (4 people)

Salads

GOAT CHEESE (Chef's Specialty)

Romaine salad, fennel, radicchio, sweet peppers, finished with goat cheese and house-made champagne vinaigrette, EVOO | 23

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce, crispy maple bacon, crostini, Parmigiano Reggiano with Ceasar dressing, EVOO | 19 | add grilled chicken breast for $10

GRILLED KALE SALAD

Charred kale with champagne dressing, whipped ricotta, Grana Padano, toasted pine nuts, red chili, and lemon | 19 | add grilled chicken breast for $10

Panini

MORTADELLA

Wood-oven bread served with mortadella, fior di latte, arugula, and tomatoes | Choice of side fries or salad | 25

CLASSICO

Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, arugula, and tomatoes on wood-fired bread, finished with extra virgin olive oil | Choice of side fries or salad | 27

STEAK PANINI

Wood-oven bread served with Striploin, provolone, mushrooms, bell peppers, aioli | Choice of side fries or salad | 29

CHICKEN PANINI

Wood-oven bread served with Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes, house-made aioli, EVOO | 29

PORCHETTA

Wood-oven bread served with PORCHETTA, provolone, giardiniera, mushrooms | 29

CAPRESE

Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella with basil, arugula, oregano, and house pesto | 25

Pizze Rosse

MARGHERITA

San Marzano tomato DOP, bufala mozzarella, basil, EEVOO | 27

CAROLINA

Roasted cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, grana padano, EVOO | 29

DIAVOLA

Fior di latte, hot soppressata, black olives, red chilies, EVOO | 28

PICCANTINA

Spicy vodka sauce with ‘nudja, smoked mozzarella, pepperoni, and chili | 28

MARINAIO

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, anchovies, oregano, garlic, EVOO, basil | 26

OTTIMO

Fior di latte, pepperoni, jalapeno, house-made hot honey | 28

NAPOLI

Smoked mozzarella, fior di latte, hot Italian sausage, rapini, red chilies, EVOO | 28

MEAT LOVER

Tomato base with melted fior di latte, savory sausage, spicy salami, and sauteed mushrooms | 28

Pizze Bianche

CARCIOFINA

Artichokes, provolone, hot salami, red chili, Parmesan, finished with a drizzle of honey and EVOO | 29

MORTADELLA

Smoked mozzarella, fior di latte, mortadella, burrata cheese, pistachios, basil, EVOO | 30

ORTOLANA

Smoked mozzarella, fior di latte, roasted zucchini and red peppers, topped with goat cheese, house-made hot honey, EVOO | 27

CAROLINA BIANCA

Truffle paste base, smoked mozzarella, bufala burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, truffle oil, basil | 33

RICCA

Mixed mushrooms (Shiitake, Cremini, Oyster), crispy prosciutto, finished with truffle oil | 28

NERANO

Crispy fried zucchini and melted provolone with Grana Padano and speck, finished with fresh mint | 28

BUFALINA

Smoked mozzarella and fior di latte, speck, topped with cherry tomatoes and basil | 29

GORGONZOLA

Gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella and fior di latte with sausage, finished with hot honey | 29

PORCHETTA

Porchetta with provolone and fior di latte, topped with banana peppers and finished with aioli | 29

PANZEROTTO

Ricotta base layered with mozzarella and hot salami, topped with rose sauce, finished with Grana Padano and fresh basil | 29

Pasta

SPICY VODKA

Penne in spicy vodka sauce with ‘nduja, finished with burrata, chili, and fresh parsley | 27

MONTANARA

Truffle fettuccine with mixed mushrooms (Shiitake, Cremini, Oyster), truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, EVOO | 28

PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

PAPPARDELLE with a traditional slow-cooked Bolognese (beef, pork, veal), Parmigiano Reggiano, basil, EVOO | 27

PESTO AND BURRATINA

Fresh tagliatelle pasta, with pistachio pesto, grana padano, bufala burrata, dry chilies, basil, EVOO | 30

PESCATORA

Mezzi paccheri pasta served with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimps, with a little touch of cherry tomatoes | 30

CIME DI RAPA

Orecchiette with hot Italian sausage, rapini, and cherry tomatoes, finished with Grana Padano and chili | 28

Brunch menu (10am-3pm)

AFFOGATO EGGS

Two poached eggs slow-cooked in house-made marinara sauce, topped with creamy burrata cheese and served with toasted bread | 25

STEAK & EGGS

7oz striploin centre-cut steak served with a fior di latte and egg omelette frittata | 33

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

Fried chicken cutlet over hot maple syrup-glazed waffle, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise | 28

CHICKEN VODKA PARMIGIANA

Tender chicken cutlets coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, served in vodka sauce, bell peppers mozzarella, and freshly baked bread | 26

SAVORY CROISSANT

Buttery, house-baked croissant filled with your choice of: Frittata (21) | Frittata & Prosciutto (23) | Frittata & Smoked Salmon (23) | Choice of salad or fries

RICOTTA PANCAKES

Home-made pancakes served with whipped ricotta cream, blueberry compote, mixed fruits, maple syrup, and crumbled bacon | 27

PISTACCHIO PANCAKES

Whipped mascarpone Cream, pistachio sauce, topped with seasonal fruits and roasted pistachio | 28

TIRAMISU PANCAKES

Stacked pancake with mascarpone sauce and espresso coffee, topped with chocolate and seasonal fruit | 27

PANCAKES BENEDICT

Stacked pancake with ham, two poached eggs, provolone cheese, honey, and house-made hollandaise | 27

BREAKFAST PANINO

Wood oven bread served with ham, eggs frittata and cheddar cheese | Choice of salad or fries | 27

BREAKFAST PIZZA

Fior di Latte base with savory ham, topped with two eggs and finished with a drizzle of aioli | Choice of salad or fries | 27

BRISKET SANDWICH

Slow-cooked brisket, coleslaw, cheddar cheese, sunny-side up egg, and spicy mayo | Choice of salad or fries | 27

AVOCADO TOAST

Creamy smashed avocado layered on home-made toasted bread, topped with eggs frittata, marinated salmon, a touch of mascarpone and herbs. Served with a fresh seasonal side salad | 27

Lunch Special (11am-2pm MON-FRI)

Choice of Margherita or Pepperoni pizza, served with your choice of salad or fries | 22

Wednesday Special (all day)

Your choice of any pasta, paired with a dessert of your choice | 27

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options Available

Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements. Prices subject to change. Gratuity not included.

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