818 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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