Stella Osteria :: Modern Italian Food, Rooted in Tradition

The Stella Osteria menu finds its roots in the traditional dishes and techniques shared by each region of the Italian penninsula. It represents the food that Italians still eat, that Canadians have come to associate with "Italian" cuisine and that most everyone finds highly enjoyable.

Spring Menu 2008

:: lunch menu :: dinner menu :: dessert menu

SOUP

CHEF’S DAILY SOUP	8
MINESTRONE Rich tomato brodo – sweet fennel sausage – fava bean – Di Cecco pasta	9

COLD APPETIZERS

CHEF’S DAILY ANTIPASTI Cured Italian meats – marinated vegetables – regional cheeses – home made crostini	18
BEEF CARPACCIO Peppercorn crusted tenderloin – truffle oil – mustard aioli – capers – crispy shallots – Parmigiano	15

HOT APPETIZERS

MARGHERITA FLATBREAD Alta Cucina tomato basil sauce – bocconcini – Parmigiano Reggiano	12
FRIED MOZZARELLA Fresh foccacia – buffalo mozzarella – house tomato sauce – anchovy chili vinaigrette	13
ARTICHOKE SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP Baby spinach – artichoke hearts – roasted shallots – garlic – Italian cheeses – brick baked flatbread	13
FRITTO MISTO DI MARE Semolina dusted – crispy – shrimp – calamari – clams – romesco sauce	19
MEATBALL SLIDERS Mini-buns – spicy meatballs – provolone cheese – house tomato dipping sauce
LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP Crispy fried – tiger shrimp – lemon chive butter sauce	16

SALADS

CAESAR Heart of romaine – Caesar vinaigrette – crispy pancetta – foccacia croutons – Parmigiano Reggiano	12
STELLA ITALIAN SALAD Italian lettuces – roasted peppers – toasted pine nuts – crumbled goat cheese – Tucan bread croutons – sun dried tomato vinaigrette	13
MARINATED SEAFOOD SALAD Grilled calamari, shrimp and chorizo sausage – minted chick peas – red wine vinaigrette	18
CAPRESE Hot house tomatoes – fresh basil – buffalo mozzarella – aged balsamic vinaigrette	13

FLATBREAD PIZZA AND SANDWICHES

Thin crust - brick baked - free formed dough
ROMAN Tuscan roasted chicken - provolone cheese – bacon - artichoke - Kalamata olives	14
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGETABLE Grilled mixed vegetables - feta cheese - banana peppers - fresh basil pesto	12
WILD MUSHROOM AND STEAK Roasted mushrooms - caramelized onions - grilled Angus beef – brie - Parmigiano Reggiano - basil pesto	15
ITALIAN SAUSAGE Oven roasted Alta Cucina tomato sauce - caramelized onions - crumbled sausage - Asiago cheese	14
SHRIMP AND FIG Sun dried tomato pesto - butterflied shrimp - mission fig - creamy goat cheese	16
CLUB SANDWICH Roasted chicken breast – crispy prosciutto – mozzarella – vine tomatoes – arugula pesto – toasted country bread – house salad or fries	15

PASTAS AND RISOTTOS

ZITI PRIMIVERA Broccolini florettes – sun dried tomatoes – pine nuts – basil – goat cheese	15
BAKED ZITI Au gratin - Stella meat sauce – ricotta cheese – hot Italian sausage	16

FETTUCINI STELLAFREDO Chicken breast – baby spinach – Parmigiano Reggiano Alfredo sauce	17
BRAISED SHORT RIB GNOCCHI Swiss chard – caramelized onions – wild mushrooms – Parmigiano Reggiano – braising jus	19

LINGUINI DE MARE Shrimp – clams – lobster – extra virgin garlic olive oil	29
TAGLIATELLI GAMBERI Tiger shrimp – braised leeks – roasted peppers – Parmigiano Reggiano – rosé sauce	22
LINGUINI WITH CLAMS Fresh clams – garlic – pancetta	18

SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Clams – shrimp – whitefish – chicken – chorizo sausage – roasted tomatoes – saffron infused Arborio rice

FISH AND SEAFOOD

DAILY CATCH
JUMBO ROASTED PRAWNS MARSALA Orzo salad - broccolini – light Marsala sauce	29
SALMON MEUNIÈRE Pan roasted - crispy noodles – watercress salad – Prosecco saballion	25

STEAKS/CHOPS

Stella serves only certified Canadian Angus Beef

8 0Z. HERB CRUSTED FILET MIGNON Herb rub or gorgonzola creamed spinach gratin – broccolini – fries or Tuscan herb roasted potatoes	36
28 OZ RIB EYE FOR TWO Italian herb rubbed – sliced – Chianti mustard – salsa rosa – salsa verde – broccolini - fries or Tuscan roasted potatoes	52
GRILLED LAMB RACK Oregano and rosemary rubbed – celery root mashed – Mediterranean capponatta	36

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

12 OZ VEAL PARMIGIANA Bone-in – pounded thin – Italian herb breaded – buffalo mozzarella – house tomato sauce - broccolini	30
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Italian herb breaded – buffalo mozzarella – house tomato sauce – broccolini – spaghettini pomodoro	25

LEMON ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST Jumbo mushroom and ricotta stuffed ravioli – asparagus – light Marsala sauce	26
VEAL PICCATA Grilled veal medallions – capers – lemon – white wine – Tuscan herb roasted potatoes - broccolini	29

Executive Chef Evan Pritchard