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818 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
518.458.8688
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Carmine's Restaurant
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Lunch Menu
"I come from a family that always enjoyed cooking together. It's my passion, and our menu invites you to share it with me." | | Carmine’s Restaurant prides itself on the dishes found on its menu. All entrees are prepared from scratch, on-site in the restaurant kitchen from the finest available ingredients in Carmine’s own contemporary-Italian take on authentic-Italian recipes.
The variety of dishes on the menu, influenced from the many regional cooking styles of “the old country,” has something to satisfy even the most discerning palettes. Whether you’re hungry for a light lunch, salad, or a hearty combination of satisfying flavors, come in, relax and enjoy. Carmine’s Restaurant offers the tastes of Italy that are sure to make you smile. | | * * * * | Antipasti e Zuppa | | Tomato Bruschetta
Plum Tomato, Basil, Olives, Herbs, Virgin Oil
House Made Mozzarella del Giorno
Changes Daily
Prosciutto di Parma
Grilled Pineapple, Cracked Pepper, Extra Virgin Oil
Calamari Fritti
Spicy Blood Orange Sauce and Marinara Sauce
Steamed Prince Edward Mussels
Shallots, Fennel, Herbs, Pernod Broth
Pasta Fagiole OR Zuppa del Giorno | | * * * * | Insalata e Panini | | Caprese Salad
Vine-Ripened Tomato, House Made Mozzarella, Basil, Smoked Sea Salt
Prosciutto e Balsamico Salad
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto di Parma, Carmelized Onion, Toasted Pignoli, Grana Padana,
House Balsamic Dressing
Shrimp & Fregola Salad
Gulf Shrimp, Toasted Cous Cous, Baby Arugula, Plum Tomato, Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Caeser Salad
Crisp Romaine, Tuscan Croutons, Classic Dressing
Del Cuoco Salad
Romaine, Crispy Pancetta, Toasted Pignoli, Bosc Pear, Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
Chicken Parmigiana Panini
Pan Fried Cutlet, Classic Preparation
Sliced Hanger Steak Panini
Carmelized Onion, Plum Tomato, Provolone, Balsamic Glaze
Roman Chicken Panini
Vinegar Peppers, Provolone, Spinach, Garlic Aioli | | * * * * | Pasta e Risotto | | Penne alla Vodka
With Chicken OR Shrimp
Phil's Pasta
Rigatoni with Homemade Meatballs, Sweet Italian Sausage, Ricotta
Cappellini with Shrimp and Asparagus
Garlic, Oil, Plum and Sun Dried Tomatoes, Chardonnay-Butter Sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese
With Veal, Beef, Pork Simmered with Chianti and Tomatoes
Tortellini Sambucca
Sweet Sausage, Fennel, Peppers, Sambucca Cream
Tortellini Ortolono
Smoked Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, Sherry Cream
Black Lobster Ravioli
Wild Mushrooms, Fennel, Leek Fondue
Penne alla Arrabiata
Shrimp, Basil, Lightly Spiced Tomato Broth
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Gulf Shrimp, Local Asparagus, Parmesan-Reggiano
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Shitake, Portobello, Porcini Broth, Grated Parmesan-Reggiano | | * * * * | Pesce | | Sautéed Tilapia
Tomato-Caper Vinaigrette, Purple Rice
Sicilian Style Crab Cake
With Olives, Capers, Garlic-White Bean Aioli
Linguine Pescatrice
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Light Marechiare Broth
Pan Seared Scallops
Diver Scallops, Parmesan Risotto, Balsamic Glaze
Calamari Luciano
Olive Oil, Garlic, Tomatoes, Herbs, Pinot Grigio, Linguine | | * * * * | Selvagina e Carne | | Chicken Caprese
House Mozzarella, Tomato, Madeira Wine, Garlic Smashed, Veg
Chicken Carmine
Vinegar Peppers, Basil, Garlic, Espagnole, Garlic Smashed, Veg
Chicken Parmigiana
Classic Presentation, Penne Side
Chicken Florentina
Spinach, Tomato, Mozzarella, White Wine Demi, Potato Croquette, Veg del Giorno
Veal Tuscany
Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Smashed
Veal Milanese
Pan Fried in Cold-Pressed Olive Oil, Served with Insalata Calabrese | | * * * * |
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