La Cucina di Amelia

Our Menu

Everything made from scratch, every day.

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Italian sandwiches and panini

Panini & Sandwiches

Italian sandwiches made on fresh-baked bread, loaded with the good stuff.

Il Panino della Casa

$14

Our signature — prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and arugula on toasted ciabatta.

Caprese Panino

$13

Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic on focaccia.

Porchetta Sandwich

$15

Slow-roasted pork with fennel, rosemary, and salsa verde on a crusty roll.

Meatball Sub

$14

Amelia's hand-rolled meatballs in marinara, topped with melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll.

Mortadella e Pistacchio

$13

Mortadella, pistachio cream, pickled onions, and fresh ricotta on soft white bread.

Antipasti

Small plates to start your meal.

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

$10

Grilled sourdough with crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Burrata con Prosciutto

$16

Creamy burrata, thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, roasted cherry tomatoes, and aged balsamic.

Calamari Fritti

$14

Lightly fried squid rings with a zesty marinara and lemon aioli for dipping.

Zuppa del Giorno

$9

Today's soup — ask us. Made fresh each morning.

Pasta

Hand-rolled and made in-house daily.

Tagliatelle al Ragù

$22

Hand-rolled egg pasta with a slow-cooked Bolognese that's been simmering since morning.

Cacio e Pepe

$19

Tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano, and freshly cracked black pepper. Simple and perfect.

Pappardelle ai Funghi

$21

Wide ribbons of pasta with wild mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and a touch of cream.

Lasagna della Nonna

$23

Layers of fresh pasta, slow-cooked meat sauce, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Amelia's grandmother's recipe.

Secondi

Main courses from land and sea.

Branzino al Forno

$28

Whole roasted sea bass with lemon, capers, olives, and fresh herbs.

Pollo alla Cacciatora

$26

Free-range chicken braised with tomatoes, olives, rosemary, and white wine.

Risotto ai Funghi

$24

Creamy Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, white wine, and a finish of aged Parmigiano.

Bistecca alla Griglia

$34

Grilled 10oz sirloin with roasted garlic butter, rosemary potatoes, and seasonal greens.

Dolci

A sweet finish to your meal.

Tiramisù della Casa

$10

Amelia's own recipe — espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa.

Panna Cotta

$9

Silky vanilla cream with a seasonal berry compote and fresh mint.

Cannoli Siciliani

$10

Crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate chips.

Bevande

Wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Vino della Casa

$10 / glass

House red or white — ask us for today's selection.

Aperol Spritz

$13

Aperol, Prosecco, a splash of soda, and a slice of orange.

Acqua Minerale

$4

Still or sparkling.

Espresso

$4

Single or double shot, made with our house blend.

Menu items and prices may change with the seasons. Ask us about daily specials and any dietary needs.

La Cucina di Amelia

Authentic Italian cooking in the heart of East Haven, Connecticut.

Hours

Tue – Thu: 11:30am – 9pmFri – Sat: 11:30am – 10pmSun: 12pm – 8pmMonday: Closed

Find Us

80 Oregon Ave
East Haven, CT 06512
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