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Classic Bruschetta 5
Topped with tomato and mozzarella,

Caesar Salad 8
Romaine hearts topped with shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing (Add chicken: 4)

Dolce Salad 10
Mixed greens, sweet gorgonzola, walnuts and poached pears with a balsamic & honey mustard vinaigrette

Spinach Salad 10
Organic baby spinach, avocado, heart of palm, hard-boiled eggs and cherry tomatoes with a honey mustard dressing

Zucchini Parmesan 10
Grilled zucchini topped with olive oil and parmesan cheese

Torre Caprese di Buffalo 12
Fresh mozzarella layered with tomatoes, roasted red peppers, basil, olive oil and vinegar

Our kitchen makes all pasta fresh daily

Margherita Pizza 11
Brick oven pizza with buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce and basil. Additional toppings available upon request

Penne a la Vodka 10
Penne in vodka sauce, topped with shaved parmesan

Spaghetti Carbonara 13
Spaghetti with eggs, parmesan, pancetta and cracked black pepper in a white sauce

Gnocchi a la Sorentina 13
Homemade gnocchi topped with a tomato and mozzarella sauce

Fettuccini Alfredo 13
Homemade fettuccini with champignon mushrooms in a cream sauce

Tagliolini Eggplant 13
Thin pasta topped with sautéed eggplant, garlic, fresh tomatoes and basil

Ravioli Pesto 14
Homemade jumbo ravioli filled with fresh ricotta and topped with a pesto sauce

Trio Lasagna 14
A taste of three homemade lasagnas” Carnecale, (ground beef and mozzarella) Campesina, (Zucchini, eggplant and parmesan) and Genovese (pesto, string beans and parmesan)

Strozzapreti with Meatballs 15
Homemade hand-rolled pasta with traditional Southern Italian meatballs and tomato sauce

Chicken Milanese 14
Breaded and pan fried chicken breast toped with arugula and cherry tomatoes

Chicken Marsala 15
Chicken breast, garlic, parsley and wild mushrooms cooked in a marsala red wine sauce, served with potato purée

Salmone 19
Salmon Roasted with mustard sauce, roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach

Tagliata de Manzo 19
Sliced flanksteak with roasted potatoes, baby arugula, parmesan and a sweet balsamic reduction

Candela Salad 9
Baby greens, avocado, hearts of palm, crispy plantains, oranges, roasted beets, with a citrus vinaigrette

Havana Style Mussels 9
Sautéed mussels in a tomato and sherry wine sauce

Cuban Style Calamari, Grilled or Fried 9

Croquettas Cubanos 10
Rice balls stuffed with a choice of jamón, lobster, ricotta cheese, or mozzarella & vegetables

Empanadas 10
Cuban calzones stuffed with beef, chicken or vegetables served with jalapeno dipping sauce - choice of two

Papitas Rellenas 11
Traditional Cuban potato mash filled with spiced beef, breaded and deep fried

Camarones al Ajillo 12
Sautéed shrimp in garlic sauce

Calamari Salad 12
Cuban style grilled Calamari with baked potatoes, red onions, tomatoes and olives topped with a paprika & olive oil dressing

Ceviche Camary 15
Shrimp Ceviche with slices of pineapple, orange, and tomato and a mango-lemon vinaigrette

Cuban Sandwich 14
Traditional grilled sandwich with roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese pickles and mayonnaise

Ceviche Caliente 16
A classic Cuban dish of sautéed mussels, shrimp, calamari, fresh tomatoes and cilantro cassava sauce. Served hot

Ropa Vieja 16
Twice-cooked and shredded flank steak stewed with onions, tomatoes, olives and red and green peppers served with yellow rice and black beans

Churrasco 20
Grilled skirt steak marinated with garlic and fresh herbs. Served with rice, tomato-onion salad and plantain chips

Pollo al Ajillo 16
Chicken breast cooked in a sherry wine sauce and topped with peppers and sautéed onions complemented with a side of scallion rice

Arroz con Pollo 16
Chicken served over Cuban rice with potatoes and black olives

Hoja de Platano 19
Striped bass filet wrapped in banana leaf and baked, topped with tomato & fresh herbs

Yucca Frita
Black beans
Yellow rice
Sweet plantains
Tostones
Sauteed Spinach
Plantain Chips
Yucca con Mojo
Mashed potatoes

• Two eggs any style with mixed greens and roasted potatoes.
• Your choice of mimosa , bellini or bloody marry
• American coffee or tea.

Vegetarian Frittata
With caramelized onion and fresh herbs

Frittata Italiana
Parmigiana reggiano cheese and fresh herbs

Rancheros
Cuban version of Huevos Rancheros

Eggs Florentine
Poached eggs with steamed spinach on an English muffin and topped with creamy cheese sauce

Eggs Norvegienne
Poached eggs with smoked salmon and creamy mustard sauce

Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs with Canadian bacon in an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce

Spinach and Wild Mushroom
Frittata Wild mushrooms, spinach and fresh herbs

Vegetarian Wrap
Marinated grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers and mushrooms

Tuna and Arugula
Grilled marinated tuna with arugula salad and tomatoes

Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with mixed greens salad, onion and tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette.

Frittata Sandwich
Omelet with mayonnaise, plum tomato, lettuce and red onion served on country bread

Classic BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise served on white bread

Mozzarella Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, pesto, plum tomato on country bread

Candela Steak
Sandwich Skirt steak, roasted peppers ,onion, mustard and mayonnaise

Hamburguesa
8oz. All beef home ground grilled burger, grilled to perfection with bacon on focaccia

Candela Salad
Baby greens, avocado, hearts of palm, crispy plantains, oranges, roasted beets, with a citrus vinaigrette

Ceaser Salad
Romaine hearts with Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan

Spinach Salad
Baby organic spinach, avocado, corn, hearts of plum, hard-boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes in a honey and olive drizzle

Dulce Salad
Mix greens, sweet Gorgonzola, walnuts and poached pears with a balsamic honey mustard and balsamic vinaigrette

Minestrone
Assorted mixed vegetables in a rich vegetables broth

Our kitchen makes all pasta fresh daily

Penne Putanesca
Small penne with garlic, capers, Sicilian olives, pepperocino, anchovies, and cherry tomatoes

Penne a la Vodka
Penne in vodka sauce, topped with shaved parmesan

Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with eggs, parmesan, pancetta and cracked black pepper in a white sauce

Gnocchi a la Sorentina
Homemade gnocchi topped with a tomato and mozzarella sauce

Fettuccini Alfredo
Homemade fettuccini with champignon mushrooms in a cream sauce

Tagliolini Eggplant
Thin pasta topped with sautéed eggplant, garlic, fresh tomatoes and basil

Ravioli Pesto
Homemade jumbo ravioli filled with fresh ricotta and topped with a pesto sauce

Trio Lasagna
A taste of three homemade lasagnas” Carnecale, (ground beef and mozzarella) Campesina, (Zucchini, eggplant and parmesan) and Genovese (pesto, string beans and parmesan)

Strozzapreti
With pesto and shrimps Homemade hand rolled pasta with pesto and sautéed shrimps

Risotto
Risotto with asparagus and zucchini

Carnevale
Vegetarian, ground beef and mozzarella

Campesina
Vegeterian, zucchini, eggplant and parmesan

Genovese
Pesto, string beans and parmesan

Rigatoni de la Nona
Rigatoni pasta with beef ragu and tomato sauce

Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast, garlic, parsley and wild mushrooms cooked in a marsala red wine sauce, served with potato purée

Ropa Vieja
Twice cooked and shredded flank steak that is stewed with onions, tomatoes, red and green peppers. Served with yellow rice and black beans

Moho Steak
Grilled skirt steak marinated with garlic, fresh herbs and seasoning sauce, served with plantain chips, rice and tomatoes and onion salad

Pan-seared Salmon
Topped with honey almond cross and panella over yucca puree and sweet Cuban salad

Margherita Pizza
Brick oven pizza with buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce and basil

$1 toppings:
Mushrooms, arugula, fresh cherry tomatoes, parmesan , roasted peppers, corn , pignoli, onions , garlic, black olives, green olives, pesto sauce

$2 toppings:
Wild mushrooms, prosciutto, assorted seafood, ground sausage, grilled chicken, ground beef, pepperoni