La Scala features a mix of local and seasonal cuisine with traditional familial influences. In addition to this, we strive daily to keep our menu fresh and original in concept and execution.
APPETIZERS & SMALL PLATES
Charcuterie Board – cured meats, assorted cheeses, olives, peppers, jams & mustards, crackers 29
Seafood Bruschetta – royal red shrimp, lump crab, celery, onion, EVOO, fresh lemon, parsley 14
Duck prosciutto crostini – house peach preserves, fresh burrata, duck prosciutto, 18 year aged balsamic 14
Ahi Tuna Nachos – ahi tuna, crispy wontons, capers, jalapeños, shallots, soy, teriyaki, cucumber-wasabi sauce 17
Calamari Fritti – lightly battered & crispy, house-made tomato-basil sauce 14
Lollipop Chops – New Zealand lamb chops, garlic, rosemary, sautéed spinach 15
Sautéed Mussels – sautéed fresh mussels & littleneck clams, grilled focaccia bread, white wine herb or spicy tomato 13
Warm Burrata – burrata, rainbow heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, “Olea” Tuscan herb olive oil 14
Filet Mignon Meatballs – house ground filet mignon, italian spices, tomato basil sauce, fresh burrata 13
Prosciutto & Mozzarella – aged prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, baby arugula, EVOO, balsamic, maldon sea salt 14
CAVIAR SERVICE
Caviar of your choice, blinis, horseradish, crème fraiche, minced shallots, shaved egg, capers market
Smoked Trout
American Paddlefish
Hackleback
Siberian Osetra
Hybrid Kaluga
Fresh oysters
Ask your server about this evening’s oyster varieties market
Try them ‘La Scala Style’ 12
SOUPS & SALADS
Cream Of Mushroom Soup - Bella Vita farms lions mane and oyster mushrooms, shallots, sherry, cream, and fine herbs 12
Tucker Farm’s Mixed Green - assorted greens, shallots, croutons, carrots, roma tomatoes, feta, honey-balsamic 10
Arugula Salad - baby arugula, fresh berries, shallots, crispy bacon, blue cheese, hot bacon vinaigrette 12
Pomodori Salad - roma tomatoes, shallots, basil, oregano, garlic, EVOO, balsamic, maldon sea salt 14
Caesar Salad - romaine, grated parmesan, traditional caesar dressing, focaccia croutons 11
Caprese Salad - roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sweet basil, EVOO, balsamic reduction, maldon sea salt 12
PASTA & RISOTTO
Papa Piero's Tortellini – italian sausage, capers, spinach, mushrooms, carrots, crushed red pepper, garlic, white wine 21
Pasta Antonio – pancetta, spinach, chicken, parmesan, white wine & cream 21
Pasta Sciue, Sciue - san marzano tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmesan 17
add grilled chicken 6 filet meatballs 9 local mushrooms 6 shrimp 8
Pasta Morena - grilled chicken, carrots, sweet basil, onions, mushrooms, sweet peas, garlic, parmesan 20
Linguine & Littleneck Clams - garlic, onions, butter, white wine, parsley 22
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli - roasted red peppers, sweet basil, garlic, parmesan, cream 19
Pasta Arcobaleno - tri-color peppers, onions, garlic, italian sausage, gorgonzola, cream 20
Pear & Cheese Pasta Purse – pear & cheese stuffed pasta purse, onion, prosciutto & walnut cream sauce 27
Ravioli Lina – cheese ravioli, gulf coast shrimp, spicy, tomato-cream sauce 25
Crab & Shrimp w/ Saffron Risotto - saffron risotto, lump crab, gulf coast shrimp, cream 39
Mushroom & Truffle Risotto – Bella vita mushrooms & truffle risotto, asparagus tips, shaved pecorino romano 21
Chicken & Prosciutto Risotto - pan fried prosciutto, caramelized onions, sweet peas, grilled chicken, parmesan, asiago cheese 22
ENTREES & PROTEIN
Filet Mignon - 9oz. Iowa premium filet mignon 52
served with a creamy gorgonzola sauce, rosemary-balsamic reduction, or pancetta cream
Surf N Turf Add-On: 1 Lobster Tail 17 2 Lobster Tails 30
Black & Bleu Ribeye - 16oz Iowa premium ribeye, roth buttermilk bleu cheese, cast iron pan-seared 50
Surf N Turf Add-On: 1 Lobster Tail 17 2 Lobster Tails 30
New Zealand Lamb Chops - lollipop chops, garlic, rosemary, grilled 42
Surf N Turf Add-On: 1 Lobster Tail 17 2 Lobster Tails 30
21 Day, Dry Aged Pork Chop - seasoned & grilled, house pancetta cream sauce 38
Surf N Turf Add-On: 1 Lobster Tail 17 2 Lobster Tails 30
Veal Scallopine ‘La Scala - veal cutlet, scallopine, minced black olives, caper, roasted red pepper, white wine 29
Zuppa Di Pesce – mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, lump crab, white wine herb sauce or a spicy tomato sauce 45
Salmon Valentino - pan-seared, roasted red pepper & gorgonzola cream sauce 32
NC Rainbow Trout – lightly breaded & pan fried, roma tomato & lemon-basil beurre blanc 37
Crab Stuffed Flounder – lump crab, sweet pepper stuffed, gulf flounder, butter poached 39
Mahi, Mahi - blackened, served w/ lemon 34
Chilean Seabass - pan-seared, fresh rosemary & pine nut white wine sauce 48
Whole, Fresh Branzino - seasoned, grilled, served whole 42
SPECIALTY SIDES
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus 10
Asiago Cheese Risotto 8
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts 10
Oven-Roasted Potatoes 8
The Earthy Combo 9
Parmesan-Onion Crostini 10
Local "Bella Vita" Mushrooms 9