LA RISATA RISTORANTE is a quaint restaurant offering a combination of the finest Italian cuisine. We take pride in our outstanding service and strive to bring the classic natural beauties of Italy right to your table.
We have dedicated the past 16 years to serve you the richest and most authentic Italian cuisine. Our menus offer exquisite dishes from all over Italy, like Risotto, Branzini Fish, Antipasto Platters, and Daily Specialties that are sure to keep you satisfied. You may also select from our new Argentinean Beef cuts.
Please make your selection below:
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are suggested and accepted. To join us, please call 416.665.4372. For your convenience, you may request a reservation online.
Note: All reservations require a confirmation. We will do our best to accomodate your needs and secure your booking.
dinner menu
APPETIZERS
BRUCCHETTA (Red Pepper and goat cheese or traditional tomato basic) $4.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
(Crispi calamari or grilled, served with a home made alioli sauce) $10.00
POLENTA & PORTOBELLO
(Grilled portobello and polenta topped with tomato concasse) $9.50
COZZE TWO WAY
(In a sambuca-vegetable julienne or tomato-basil hot peppers sauce) $10.00
BUFALA MOZZARELLA & BRESAOLA (Fresh bufala milk mozzarella and dried cured beef tenderloin on
a bed of baby organic arugola) $14.00
FORMAGGI MISTI AND PARMA PROSCIUTTO
(An assorted variety of fine cheeses and prosciutto di parma) $18.00
INSALATA ARUGOLA-RADICCHIO PARMIGIANO
( In a home made vinaigrette topped with shaved parmigiano reggiano) $9.00
INSALATA CESARE
(A homemade creamy dressing) $9.00
INSALATA CAPRESE
(Sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and bocconcino cheese) $9.00
PASTA & RISOTTO (Also available in whole wheat and
spelt)
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI SELVAGGI
(porcini mushrooms, thinly sliced radicchio and caramelized onions) $19.00
RISOTTO CON GAMBERI E CAPESANTE
(Shrimps, scallops in a safron sauce) $20.00
PAGLIA FIENO ALLA GORGONZOLA
(Creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce with sun dried tomatoes and broccoli) $17.00
GNOCCHI CASALINGO
(Home made potato dumplings in a tomato or vodka sauce) $18.00
ORECCHIETTE DELLA TERRA
(Olive oil, wine , rapini and pancetta) $18.00
PENNE SAPORITE
(Tomato sauce, hot peppers and fresh home made sausage) $17.00
LINGUINE PESCATORE
(Light tomato sauce with fresh daily seafood) $20.00
SPAGHETTI ALLA RISATA
(Olive oil clear sauce, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, honey mushrooms and fresh herbs) $17.00
TAGLIATELLE AFFUMICATE
(Smoked chicken, spinach, baby portobello in a creamy sauce) $18.00
RAVIOLONI DI ARAGOSTA
(Hand crafted home made ravioloni stuffed with fresh Nova Scotia lobster meat in a rose sauce) $20.00
CARNE e PESCE
PETTO DI POLLO RISATA
(Chicken supreme, stuffed with smoked mozzarella, parma prosciutto
in a honey mushroom demiglace creamy sauce) $21.00
BISTECCA DI MANZO AI FERRI
(10 oz angus beef sirloin steak, charcoal grilled and topped with
caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes) $27.00
BISTECCA DI VITELLO
(12 oz veal chop, topped with portobello-brandy peppercorn sauce) $29.00
COSTATE DI AGNELLO
(French cut lamb chops in a fresh port herb-honey reduction sauce) Market Price -
ask your server
ARGENTINEAN BARBEQUE(PARRILLADA) FOR TWO
(An assorted variety of charcoal grilled meats topped with chimichurri
sauce and served with salad and potatoes) $44.95
VEAL SKIRT( ENTRANA)
(Grilled and toped with chimichurri sauce) $21.00
SALMONE ALLA BRACE
(Grilled wild pacific salmon filet, topped with a citrus honey reduction sauce) $22.00
SALMONE ALLA BRACE
(Grilled wild pacific salmon filet, topped with a citrus honey reduction sauce) $22.00
GRIGLIATA DI PESCE
(Grilled black tiger shrimps, sea scallops and U-10 high grade calamari,
topped with a herb vinaigrette) $25.00
BRANZINI ALLA GRIGLIA
(Grilled fresh mediterranean sea bass) $28.00
ZUPPA DI PESCE FOR TWO
(A medley of fresh seafood in a light tomato broth sauce) Market Price -
ask your server
PIZZA Thin crust, also available in whole wheat
MARGHERITA
(Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil) $11.00
