Menu
First Course
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan (Add White Anchovies: +$4)
Greek Salad
Baby greens , tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncinis tossed in house vinaigrette.
Italian Meatballs
Veal, pork, and beef meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella
Tomato and Basil soup
A comforting blend of ripe tomatoes simmered with fresh basil, finished with a smooth, velvety texture and balanced, savory depth
Chicken wings
Marinated, naked wings fried to perfection. If you choose sauced - we sauce them in a spicy garlic sauce.
Shrimp & Calamari Fritti (Add $8)
Lightly dusted and fried, served with garlic aioli
Mozzarella Fritti
Mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.
Arancini
Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and sausage, served with spicy sugo rosa sauce
Second Course
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Original Pizza
Italian sausage
Short rib raviolli
House-made ravioli filled with tender slow-braised short rib, served in a creamy mushroom demi-glace for a deep, savory finish.( ADD +$14)
Pollo Piccata
Chicken in lemon butter caper sauce, served with garlic olive oil linguine
Penne Rustica
Italian sausage and mushrooms in tomato cream sauce
Lasagna
Pasta layers, ricotta, spinach, Candelari's sausage
Pomodoro Fresca (+ Chicken or Shrimp: $8)
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basil, topped with burrata cheese
Fettuccini Alfredo – With grilled chicken
Classic creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccini pasta and topped with tender grilled chicken.
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko breaded chicken breast topped with Italian cheeses and fresh tomatoes served with linguine with olive oil and garlic.
Woodfired grilled Salmon
Grilled with Bianca sauce and pasta (Add $14)
Catch of the Day
Fresh Fish filet With crabmeat beurre blanc and Parmesan risotto (Add $20)
Woodfired New York Strip
Wood-fired, with brandy demi-glace and Verdure Miste (Add $28)
Diavolo Pizza
Capicola, Calabrese, pepperoni, Calabrian chile sauce
Third Course
Gelato
House-made Italian-style ice cream with a smooth, creamy texture. Please ask your server for today’s available flavors.
Gluten-Free Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (GF)
A decadent flourless chocolate cake with roasted hazelnuts, offering a rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor—gluten-free and indulgent.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, layered with rich mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.
First Course
Caesar Salad
Classic romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing (Add White Anchovies: $4)
Tomato and Basil Soup
A comforting blend of ripe tomatoes simmered with fresh basil, finished with a smooth, velvety texture and balanced, savory depth
Mozzarella Fritti
Mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and house dressing
Italian Meatballs
Veal, pork, and beef meatballs with marinara sauce and melted fresh mozzarella
Shrimp & Calamari Fritti (Add $8)
Lightly dusted in Italian flour and served with aioli
Arancini
Two breaded risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and sausage, served with spicy sugo rosa sauce
Second Course
Original Pizza
Classic pizza loaded with Candelari’s Italian sausage
Margherita Pizza
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Penne Rustica
Italian sausage and mixed mushrooms in tomato cream sauce
Lasagna Superiore
ten layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Candelari’s Italian sausage
Pomodoro Fresca
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, topped with burrata cheese (Add Chicken or Shrimp: +$8)
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce, served with grilled chicken breast
Pollo Parmesan
Panko breaded chicken breast topped with Italian cheeses and fresh tomatoes served with linguine with olive oil and garlic.
Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs, mozzarella, and marinara sauce
Catch of the Day
Fresh fish filet With crabmeat beurre blanc and Parmesan risotto (Add $20)
Third Course
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, layered with rich mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. ( Add +$8)
Gluten-Free Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (GF)
A decadent flourless chocolate cake with roasted hazelnuts, offering a rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor—gluten-free and indulgent. ( Add +$8)
Gelato
House-made Italian-style ice cream with a smooth, creamy texture. Please ask your server for today’s available flavors. ( Add +$8)
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Reservations
This menu is available exclusively for dine-in guests. No substitutions or modifications are permitted. The menu is intended for one guest only and cannot be shared or split. All dishes will be served as presented. Thank you for your understanding. When making your reservation, please inform the restaurant that you will be dining from the HRW menu.
