La Grotta Ristorante

Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil

Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon

A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily

Sautéed frog legs with a chardonnay sauce with spring onions over polenta

Roasted bell peppers in a double cooked sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil

Baked snails with parsley, garlic and butter on top of a mushroom cap

Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing

The classic Caesar salad

Julienne of radicchio and fennel, tossed in a white balsamic dressing and topped with prosciutto and shaved parmesan

The classic Caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken, smoked trout or grilled shrimp

Organic baby greens in a white balsamic dressing finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts

Tower of homemade mozzarella, roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant with oregano, fresh basil and touch of extra virgin olive oil

Homemade potato dumpling pasta in tomato filet, garlic and olive oil sauce

Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a light cream sauce

Linguine with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops and one jumbo shrimp in a light spicy tomato sauce

Homemade pasta filled with beef, veal, vegetables, mozzarella in béchamel and tomato sauces

Homemade fettuccine with prosciutto, shallots and fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce

Fresh asparagus oven baked with butter and Parmesan cheese

Sautéed fresh spinach in olive oil and garlic

Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, mushrooms and fresh basil in a white wine sauce

Sautéed filet of Atlantic salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato finished in a beurre blanc sauce

Sautéed jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with crushed red pepper, saffron in a tomato cognac sauce

Two roasted boneless quails stuffed with Italian sausage and fresh sage in natural pan juices

Sautéed breast of chicken with mixed bell peppers, onions, capers and oregano in a light tomato sauce

Sautéed veal scaloppini with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a light brown sauce with a touch of cream

Sautéed filet mignon finished in a green peppercorn and cognac cream sauce

Pan roasted New York strip in a fresh rosemary mustard cream sauce

Sautéed buffalo ribeye with gorgonzola and pistachio sauce

Example: Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert

Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert

Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert

Example: Cold Appetizer, Hot Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert

Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert

Fit for a King! Champagne and Crème de Cassis and a lemon twist

This Pinot Grigio from North East Italy, is a fantastic wine, very refreshing flavor and great balance of acidity

A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, and apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish

100% Verdicchio from the oldest producer of Verdicchio in Italy. Aromas of Hawthorne, citrus and almond flowers. The taste is bright and crisp with rich citrus notes and a dry fruity finish

Ripe nectarine fruit of this cortese melds with impressive acidity, which gives the flavors a mineral inflection and a lasting lime pith taste. The middle is soft and round, the finish mouthwatering

Mildly oaky, rich, full-bodied and smooth Chardonnay with aromas of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of butter

With a brilliant hue, this wine is very refreshing and captivates the palate. A good sweet wine with fresh flavors of strawberry and apricot. Great by the glass or with light fare

60% Sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon intense ruby red color with youthful hints. The bouquet is intense, vinous and spicy in which the Tuscan character of the Sangiovese is perfectly married with the international character of the Cabernet and Merlot. In the mouth, it is gentle, soft and easy-to-drink

Blueberries and ripe raspberry jam on the nose. The palate is very well-balanced and complex with good acidity elegantly backed up by blackberries and plums

Broad and generous with superb fruit and an extractive weight that is compelling but not excessive. The lengthy finish flaunts a rich savouriness

The floral scents of this seductive Pinot Noir offer delicacy and finesse. The silky tannins also adds loads of character

Full body blend from Calabria, 45% Galioppo, 25% Aglianico, 20% Magliocco Canino, 5% Grecco Nero and 5% Nerello Cappucco

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% from free juice aged for two years in French oak. Less than 800 cases produced in Walla Walla, WA

100% Nebbiolo, 18 months aged in cask and two year in bottle with highly concentrated aromas of currants and black cherrie fruit with a hint of coffee

Inside the decorative green bottle is a garden scented, softly sparkling bubbly with hints of peach and apricot on the nose. Sweet, floral and fruit salad flavors

Beautifully aromatic, gently sweet with a light frizzante. Tastes of grapes right off the vine. A touch of apple, apricot, citrus and flowers. Delightfully refreshing and crisp

An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle, and is particularly suited as a dessert wine and with chocolate

Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert

Stone fruits, citrus, yellow apples and peaches with notes of wisteria and acacia blossoms. Elegant with a pleasurably crisp spiciness

This vintage Brut is 100% Pinot Noir. Refined fruity notes that mix with spicy aromas of toasty almonds. Finally a sparkling wine from Italy that can stand up to any champagne

For those who love real champagne. Rich tasting and full- bodied with pear and honey flavors

Full and rich, with flavors of musky yellow plum and ripe pear accented by crisp mineral notes. Long and vibrant on the building finish

Onion skin in color, this pale rose offers plenty of character and a silky texture on which the berry and spice flavors glide. Delicate, yet it's well-balanced and lively

Originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Cristal shows finesse, balance and aromatic complexity, pairs best with delicate foods

100% Garganega grapes. Single-vineyard. Late harvest, 30% new barrique, then 6 months in stainless steel vats. Powerful nose with hints of honey, chamomile, elder flowers iris

Lovely aromas of fresh green apples, grapefruit and peaches. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and long finish

A barrel aged Chardonnay that is particularly spicy and aromatic. The name says it all!

This buttery Chardonnay has great structure and character. Full- bodied with delicious nuances of fruits and mineral

Chardonnay characterized by delicate hints of vanilla and toasted wood, great balance, smoothness, and a good quality of extracts, with a complex, robust structure supported by good acidity, and a scent of ripe exotic fruit

This is one of the best Vigna Cicognas in years. Bright and fresh, rich mouth coating, very long finish and complex nose

Full-bodied, well-structured, elegantly fruity with pronounced hints of acacia flowers and apple

Slightly pink color (ramano style). Fresh and full body with sweet red berries spicy tannins that add persistence and structure. Pairs well with richer dishes

Simple and fruity with lemon and apple character with a light body and a good clean finish. One of Italy's most popular wines

A lovely version of Italy's best white wine. Crisp and delicate with golden plums and pastry flavors. Refreshing acidity

A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish

Complex aromas of passion fruit, tangerine and peach blossom. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and a long finish

Grapes grown in the Ortovero Valley, the nearness of the sea gives an intense fruity bouquet. It is dry yet soft-to-the-taste, round on the palate and full-bodied

Floral aroma with honeysuckle and almond flavor on the palate. Full silky, mouth and a lovely long finish

A fragrant, complex aroma of apples, citrus, stone, and lillies. Green apple notes with good minerality on the palate. A crisp and clean medium-bodied and full of flavor wine

100% Cortese. The famous ancient grape grown among the town of Gavi in Southern Piedmont. The wine is fresh and clean with a floral fruity aroma and a dry mineral edge

Floral and fruity on the nose yet dry on the palate with refreshing acidity. Fine match with olives, seafood and white meats

50% Pinot Bianco 50% Chardonnay. Endowed with layers of sweet fruit interwoven with mineral and sweet toasted oak, it offers outstanding length on the palate with notes of peaches and tropical fruit

Vibrant nectarine and floral notes with fresh acidity. A light to medium weight white with delicate flavors. Enjoy fairly young

Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, is full bodied with great balance. Deep intense color, Black Currants, cassis and cherries

This medium-bodied blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico grapes offers lots of depth of flavour in the glass. Big and rich Italian red wine with generous layers of dark plums and smoke notes and mocha

A wine with grace and beauty with blueberry and chocolate character. Medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Super Tuscan blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah

Intense aromas of violet, plums and black licorice, combined with seducing peppery tones. Full-bodied, elegant with nice silky tannins

Delicious super Tuscan blend 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Savignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Syrah. Intense ruby red colour, aromas of red berry fruit and oak. Complex and stylish with well-balanced silky tannins and rich in extract

100% Primitivo de Manduria, aged in oak barrels for six months. DOC, deep red color, vanilla, cherry, plum and a bit of ginger. Full, mellow, well-balanced wine showing immediate appeal

From the same grape that makes Barolo. A beautiful nose of violets with black cherry and spice flavors on a long, elegant finish

A powerful red from mountains of Calabria. Single vineyard selection From old vines with 18 months barrel aging and great concentration of flavor. Produced from the local Gaglioppo with Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

From a single terraced vineyard high in the Alps, a blend of 60% nebbiolo, 25% merlot and 15% syrah. Rich and complex showing the elegance of nebbiolo. Scented with a subtle aroma of spice, dark berries and plum; full and firm on the palate with generous fruit and balanced finish

A good Dolcetto with milk chocolate and berry characteristics. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and good finish

Estate grown blend of Corvina 50%, Rondinella 10%, Molinara 5%, Croatina 5% from the Le Quare vineyard. Smokey and sophisticated Amarone from Gamba that opens up with tones of black cherry, leather pipe tobacco, and dark chocolate

A unique wine due to its origin, ancient grape variety and production method. Smooth from the beginning to the end, with unbelievable body

A single vineyard wine aged in small barrique with deep berry and black cherry flavors, intense bouquet and long finish

A very versatile wine, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are selected from young vines, giving this wine great balance. Perfect with all meats, poultry and game

This wine is 90% Merlot grapes with 10% Sangiovese Grosso, aged in barrels for a period of six months. Complex wine full of fruit and spices, full and round on the palate. The color is ruby red with violet hues

Pepper and spice with a deep, rich round fruit flavor. Very drinkable with a long and elegant finish

Dark, robust and spicy with flavors of black current and blueberry upfront and a earthy layered finish

Silky and seamless offering spicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air. Subtle tannins build slowly and gain strength adding shape to the long red fruit finish

This Pinot Noir is aged nine months in small french oak barrels. Ruby red color with a hint of intense garnet and very well-balanced. Very elegant with a long lasting fruit flavor and good ripe tannins

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is pure, rich, and structured. A style that showcases layers of rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry along with accents of mocha and espresso

Napa Valley, California. Pleasing aromas of black cherries and red plums. The cherry and plum notes carry over to the palate, smooth and supple with good mid palate and a long silky finish

100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months in new French oak. This is an exceptional full bodied wine with excellent complexity and concentration

One of Virginia's finest blends. Hand choosen by our Chef, Antonio Capece. A captivating blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 10%Petit Verdot and 5%Cabernet Franc. Aged in a variety of barrels-each component was aged separately for maximum flavor of each varietal

100% Nerello Mascalese, medium and complex nose enjoy light, dry fruity red

Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich palate, showing vanilla, chocolate and berry, with hints of juicy meat flavors

Rich, savory, and fleshy with strawberry flavor and a spicy lingering finish. Sweet tannins and perfect balance

Well balanced and refined with a bright ruby red color and pleasant hints of cherry and spice. Goes well with the entire meal

An elegant style Brunello with bright cherry fruit, tobacco, spice and violets. Well structured. Aged two years in oak and two years in bottle before release

A structured, full-bodied red that offers flavors of black fruits and spices that give plenty of richness, grip and balance to this wonderfully pure expression of the varietal

Incredibly sweet, pure, almost candied strawberries and blueberries on the nose. Sleek and sweet on the palate. Hint of tar on the finish, pleasant dryness

One of the excellent Indigenous varietals of the Piemonte that is not well known outside the region. Medium bodied with aromas of current, morel cherries, leather and an earthy finish. Light color and full body

A deep, rich color and a bouquet of violet potpourri, saddle leather and dried cranberries. Full of well extracted ripe raspberry and cocoa

Intense red with a strong ruby hue. Scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune and plum with 18 months refinement in French Oak. Intense and fruity with notes of coffee and chocolate. Full and elegant on the palate followed by a warm and lingering rich texture

Delicious, classically styled Chianti, notes of herbs on nose and palate followed by hints of currant and cherry. Great length and acidity

Intense ruby color. Blackberry notes, spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa. Fruity, slightly acidic with notes of tabacco

A classic style Chianti aged six months in oak. Well structured fruit driven wine with a deep attractive color. Ready to drink

This Riserva achieves further depth, richness and elegance from aging in oak for 12 months and barrique for 6 months

Warm, full-bodied with ripe elegant red fruit, sweet tannins

Gudarrà is made of 100% Aglianico del Vulture grapes and aged in French oak casks for 12 months. Wine Spectator 91 points, deep ruby red in color, nose of red cherries, cassis and black berries with a finish of sweet spice and licorice

"The Barolo of Southern Italy". Big, bold and muscular, with flavors of black fruits and berries and aromas of cigar box, leather and roasted spices. Balanced, with layered complexity and a rich finish

The famous Sangiovese Cabernet blend from Tuscany, intense ruby red with aromas of cloves and blueberries with hints of chocolate and plum on the finish

The Rosso Fiorentino is from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The deepest of reds, it has a nose that is an intriguing spice chest of toasty oak and roasted coffee

100 % Cabernet Franc, Elegant nose leads into a rich, full body with flavors of blackberries and black currants and long lingering silky tannins

100% Merlot from Colli Orientali. A full-bodied, bio-dynamic, with velvety tannins and hints of berry and chocolate. Nice long finish

Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come together to create a beautiful wine, reminiscent of Bordeaux. Its intense bouquet has aromas of small berries, dried cherries and vanilla with a soft and round palate, without any acid or tannic harshness. The finish is persistent and pleasant

A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Nebbiolo. Smooth and balanced, with lovely dark fruit and sturdy yet incredible subtle, sweet tannins and opulent structure

A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish

The Gaja Sori San Lorenzo displays deep red color with highly concentrated aromas of currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee, in addition to aromas of fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja's five single-vineyard wines, requiring a longer time to fully develop

A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish

A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish

A wine with layers and layers of intense flavors of strawberries, raspberries and violet. Medium to full body. A wine to remember good things in life

A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish

This beautiful aged wine shows a brick red color with dried flowers and fruit on the nose with hints of cedar, leather and tobacco on the palate

A very full bodied Barolo from one of the best houses in Italy. A very long finish with everything you expect in a Barolo of this quality

Only made in superior vintages, the most recent being 1997, from the top fruit of the Monprivato vineyard. It sees only large oak barrels allowing it to age for decades. Notes of roses, minerals and sweet red fruit

Aromas of rose petals and flavors of cassis, and slight smoky vanillin from barrique aging. Long concentrated finish

Aromas of blackberry, cappuccino and licorice lead to a full-bodied palate, with masses of chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish

This Barolo from its most famous vineyard is elegant and well structured, combining finesse and power. The violet nose lends way to blackberry and plums with a lengthy finish

Rich black cherry and currant fruit flavors and aromas dominate, refined and concentrated with notes of violet, pepper and tar supported by a firm acidic core and polished tannins

100% Nebbiolo Gran Cru from Valtellina. Aged in chesnut and oak barrels for four years then aged in bottle for no less than six years before its release. Very bold and complex with notes of orange, mushroom, leather and mint

This wine is rich, ample and complex with an amazing capacity for aging. Classic definition of Amarone and Italian wine making at its best

Alto is selected from the best barrels and only the best vintages. Full bodied with ripe luscious fruit, spicy tannins and a wonderful melding of elegance and power. Only 400 cases produced

A very polished, smooth Amarone with plum, spice and a slightly smoky, vanillin finish

Full bodied with dried cherry, plum and dark chocolate flavor and silky tannins. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

This legendary wine is the first, Super Tuscan a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc it is bold, rich and powerful with silky tannins and a long finish

Incredible class in the bottle, our most elegant wine. Ultra fine tannins with layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full bodied with a sculptured beauty and wine of the year

An elegant wine with black pepper, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and plum scents with nicely balanced tannins and a long finish

An internationally-styled, super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This wine's dense aromas of Cassis and black stone fruit are offset by notes of herbs, spice and sweet oak which carry onto a ripe palate marked by firm tannic structure

Resulting from a vintage during which Merlot ripened perfectly, the 2004 Masseto displays great aromatic complexity, with the typical prune and black cherry aromas coupled with floral overtones and subtle oak

100% Sangiovese the wine is aged in French bariques for 18 months follwed by 6 months in the bottle. Dark and deep color with wild beries, and warm leather, and jasmin notes to the nose

Enticing aromas of raspberry and black currants layered with hints of vanilla and cloves. 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot with great aging gives this wine a beautiful long finish

This wine has a long muscular focus; yet supple, yielding fruit poetry. Long graceful lines of spice sheathed in a core of bright cherry, laced with deep, sweet plum flavors

Garnet red with dark fruit and violets on the nose, rich with hints of licorice and leather. Powerful and full body

A very well-made wine with impressive structure from the great Brunello producer of Montalcino. This wine is full-bodied with notes of black cherry, licorice and blackberry on the nose

Crushed raspberries, with hints of vanilla and barley. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and a long fruity aftertaste

Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, one of the Brunello's kings. It has been aged for four years; three and a half years in oak or chestnut casks which is one of the distinctive characteristics of the wine. It is full with spicey fruit flavors and a velvety finish

Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. The flavors firm up on the finish

The elegant, dark plum purple garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big sweet cedary, roasted herbs, mocha black cherry liqueur, black currant and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish

Incredibly deep and dark in color with robust flavors ranging from black pepper to briary fruits, chocolate and bing cherry. Beautifully balanced structured with fine grained tannis that are long and lingering

A classic vintage. This wine has intense, mint, blackcurrant flavors mouth filling, long, long finish

This Meritage blend is rich yet elegant. A hint of floral bouquet with dark fruit and cassis on the palate with complex integrated tannins

100% Pinot Noir. Ripe aromas of raspberry and smoke. Sweet, silky fat fruit with flavors of brown spices and mocha. Very ripe lingering supple tannins

Blackberry and spice aromas follow through to a medium to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and roasted, almost exotic fruit character on the finish

Produced from a harvest of totally frozen Chardonnay grapes. Flavors and aromas of super ripe orchard fruits – apple, pear and nectarine – with golden raisin, clover honey and dried pineapple

An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle

A late harvest Verduzzo grape from Friuli, that is naturally high in sugars. Fermented to 13.5% alcohol and ages in Acacia oak for seven months

Produced from Picolit grapes, named for their size, not their function. The small yield provide a great concentration of juice with rich quality. This is a very delicate wine from a very unique varietal

A 100% Malvasia Vin Santo, perfectly aged in barrel for seven years. Try this beautiful wine with all desserts

Intense honey and dry apricots flavors. Wine to drink with old and new friends

Full bodied, rich and enjoyably sweet. The residual sugar is perfectly balanced against a backbone of fruit and fine tannins, with lingering flavors of wild berries, chocolate and licorice

Beautifully made, medium gold-colored wine with a gorgeous nose of crème brulee, roasted coffee, and sweet, honeyed pineapple and other assorted fruits