Antonucci Cafe Menu
Italian RestaurantAntonucci Cafe offers a refined yet welcoming dining experience inspired by classic Italian cuisine, with a menu that balances traditional flavors and contemporary touches. Located on the Upper East Side, the cafe presents a versatile selection of handcrafted dishes, from fresh breakfast and brunch favorites to satisfying lunch and dinner options. The menu features thoughtfully prepared pastas, seasonal specialties, light bites, desserts, and a curated range of coffee, wine, and beverages.
Signature selections highlight quality ingredients, careful preparation, and authentic Italian influences. House-made pastas, flavorful entrées, and beautifully composed café dishes are popular choices for guests seeking comforting flavors with an elevated presentation. Prices reflect the neighborhood setting and the attention given to ingredient quality, portion size, and overall dining experience. Fresh produce, premium proteins, and balanced seasoning create dishes that feel both approachable and sophisticated.
The menu includes vegetarian-friendly choices, lighter options, and selections suitable for families and casual gatherings. Its cozy atmosphere and diverse offerings make Antonucci Cafe a fitting destination for relaxed breakfasts, business lunches, intimate dinners, and small group meals.
Menu Highlights
House-Made Pasta
Freshly prepared pasta dishes showcase rich sauces, delicate textures, and classic Italian techniques, making them a standout choice for guests seeking authentic comfort food.
Eggs Benedict
A popular brunch selection featuring perfectly prepared eggs with savory accompaniments, offering a satisfying balance of richness and freshness.
Chicken Milanese
Crispy breaded chicken paired with complementary flavors creates a flavorful entrée with a satisfying contrast of crunchy coating and tender meat.
Seasonal Salads
Fresh greens and carefully selected ingredients provide a lighter option with bright flavors and refreshing textures.
Italian Desserts
Classic desserts deliver indulgent finishes with creamy textures and traditional flavors, perfect alongside coffee or after a full meal.
Specialty Coffee Drinks
Expertly crafted coffee beverages complement the cafe experience with aromatic flavors and a welcoming finish.
Top Menu Categories
Soups
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Consomme
Served with cappelletti stuffed with chicken, veal, and pork.
$22.00 -
Minestrone
$22.00
Appetizers
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Braised Small Artichokes
Shallots, green and black olives, pecorino cheese, chanterelle mushrooms.
$26.00 -
Bresaola
Arugula, shaved Parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette.
$21.00 -
Chicken Liver Pate
Boiled eggs, country bread, sweet and sour red onion.
$24.00 -
Eggplant Parmigiana
Mozzarella, tomato, basil.
$21.00 -
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Sautéed Potatoes, Sun-dried Tomato, Celery.
$26.00 -
Tenderloin Beef Carpaccio
Arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese.
$28.00 -
Twenty Four Months Cured Prosciutto
Peppers, Mozzarella
$24.00 -
Chicken Meatballs
Rice pilaf, mushroom cream sauce.
$24.00 -
Two Minute Seared Calamari
Arugula, pepper jelly, pistachio vinaigrette.
$24.00 -
Vitello Tonnato
Veal, celery, tuna sauce, brunoise vegetables.
$26.00 -
Meatballs
Pork, Veal, Beef, Tomato Sauce
$24.00 -
Deep Fried Zucchini Flowers
Stuffed with Bufala Ricotta, Anchovies.
$26.00 -
Crab Shrimp Cake
Corn, Tomato, Zucchini, Yellow & Red Pepper
$29.00 -
Tomato And Goat Cheese
Bread
$8.50
Salads
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Arugula Salad
Cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette.
$19.00 -
Avocado Salad
Corn, cucumber, heart of palm, tomato, parmigiana, orange vinaigrette.
$21.00 -
Beet Salad
Carrots, shallots, Gorgonzola, orange, radicchio, fennel.
$21.00 -
Caesar Salad
Parmigiano cheese, anchovy dressing, focaccia croutons.
$21.00 -
Market Green Salad
Shallot vinaigrette, herbs.
$19.00 -
Pear Salad
Bibb lettuce, feta cheese, caramelized pecans, pumpkin seed vinaigrette.
$19.00 -
Baked Salmon Salad
String Beans, Eggs, Black Olives, Sweet Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies.
$24.00 -
Mixed Tomato Salad
Onion, Vinaigrette, Jalapeño, Anchovies.
$24.00
Baked Pasta
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Baked Veal Cannelloni
Spinach, rosemary sauce.
$30.00 -
Meat Lasagna
Pork, Veal, Beef.
$30.00
Pasta with Vegetables
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Mushroom Ravioli
Tomato reduction sauce.
$36.00 -
Penne
Spicy tomato sauce, black olives, capers.
$26.00 -
Spaghetti Chitarra
Cacio cheese and black pepper.
$26.00 -
Strigoli
Basil pesto, string beans, fresh peas, pine nuts, spinach.
$30.00 -
Ricotta Tortelli
Spinach, Butter, Sage.
$34.00
Pasta with Meat
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Bucatini All'Amatriciana
Guanciale, onion, tomato.
$29.00 -
Corkscrew Pasta
Chicken Meatballs, Mushroom Cream Sauce.
$27.00 -
Crispy Potato Gnocchi
Oxtail Sauce.
$34.00 -
Mezzi Rigatoni Carbonara
Guanciale
$28.00 -
Orecchiette
Pork Sausage Ragu, Ricotta Cheese, Fennel.
$28.00 -
Pappardelle
Braised Lamb Ragu.
$28.00 -
Spaghetti And Meatballs
Pork, Veal, Beef, Tomato Sauce.
$30.00 -
Fettuccine
Beef, Veal, Pork Bolognese.
$28.00
Pasta with Fish
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Seafood Risotto
Shrimp, scallops, calamari.
$41.00 -
Spaghettini With Clams
White wine sauce.
$36.00
Fish Entrees
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Branzino A La Plancha
Green String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Salmoriglio Dressing.
$36.00 -
Grilled Swordfish
Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Eggplant.
$42.00
Meat Entrees
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Chicken Milanese
Arugula salad, tomato, Parmigiano cheese.
$32.00 -
Organic Marinated Chicken Poussin
Roasted potatoes, rosemary.
$36.00 -
Frittata
Organic Eggs, Mixed Vegetables.
$24.00 -
Chicken Paillard
Tomato, Red Onion, Roasted Jalapeños, Red Wine Vinegar.
$26.00 -
Veal Scaloppine
Lemon Sauce, Brussels Sprouts, Semolina Gnocchi.
$36.00 -
Thin Sliced Calf's Liver
Sweet and Sour Onion, Rice Pilaf.
$36.00
Sides
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Brussels Sprouts
$14.00 -
Curried Rice Pilaf
$14.00 -
Sauteed Spinach
$14.00 -
Broccoli Rabe
$14.00 -
Domestic Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms
$14.00
Desserts
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Assortment Of Biscotti
$14.00 -
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
$16.00 -
Chocolate Flourless Cake
Mixed berries.
$18.00 -
Creme Brulee
$16.00 -
Floating Island
$16.00 -
Tiramisu
$16.00
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