64 West Stafford Road (Route 190)
Stafford, Connecticut

Call ahead seating is available
Reservations for parties of 6 or more are highly recommended
Please call us at

860.684.9000

Directions

Dining Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm,
Kitchen Closes at 9:00pm.
Dining Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm,
Kitchen Closes at 10:00pm

Closed on Monday & Tuesday

Dinner Menu

All our selections are available for take out; call the restaurant to place your TO GO Order.

• Appetizers
• Salads
• Chicken Specialties
• Italian Classics
• From the Grill
• Veal Specialties
• Seafood
• Burgers
• Sides, Soups, Beverages and Desserts
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Appetizers
Stuffed Mushrooms  11.50
Fresh mushrooms stuffed with our own shrimp and crab seafood stuffing, topped with Provolone cheese.
 Mussels  13.50
Generous portion of mussels sautéed in garlic and oil or with a light
marinara sauce.
Buffalo Wings (8) 11.95  (20) 26.95
Deep fried, topped with your choice of sauce (see list below) served with celery and bleu cheese dressing.
Calamari Toscana  14.50
Tender crisp-fried calamari tossed with sautéed onions, peppers, and jalapeños in a spicy marinara sauce.
Boneless Wings (6) 13.50 (12) 25.95
Boneless chicken tenderloins, lightly breaded and deep fried, topped with your choice of sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese dressing. (Hot–Mild–Cajun–Garlic and Parmesan–Teriyaki–BBQ–Honey BBQ–Honey Mustard–Lemon Pepper–Sweet & Spicy Asian Chile)
Fresh Mozzarella  10.95
Fresh Mozzarella over sliced plum tomatoes, topped with a touch of pesto and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Nachos  9.95
Tortilla chips topped with diced tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and Cheddar cheese, served with sour cream and salsa.
Add: chicken…4.75  Add: beef…4.75
Brushetta  8.95
Toasted focaccia bread, covered with fresh basil, tomatoes, onions and Gorgonzola cheese.
Fried Calamari  13.50
Tender calamari deep fried and served with marinara sauce.
 Potato Skins  9.75
Crispy potato skins stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon.
Fried Ravioli  9.75
Jumbo ricotta filled ravioli, fried golden brown and served with marinara sauce.
Portobello Stuffed Mushroom  12.95
Portobello mushroom stuffed with our own sausage, apple and ricotta stuffing, topped with Mozzarella cheese and finished with a brandy cream sauce.
Fried Mozzarella  9.95
Hand cut and breaded Mozzarella cheese, deep fried to a crispy brown and served with marinara sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Dip  10.95
Spinach artichoke dip topped with Mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven and served with toasted focaccia bread.
Shrimp Cocktail  11.95
Six chilled jumbo shrimp on a bed of lettuce with cocktail sauce.
Coconut Fried Shrimp  12.95
Six coconut encrusted shrimp fried to a golden brown.
Shrimp Torino  15.50
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, fresh basil and roasted peppers in a Parmesan cream sauce, and served over toasted focaccia bread.
Mediterranean Meatballs  11.95
Pan seared Mediterranean flavored ground beef served with house garlic dip and toasted pita.

Salads
Cajun Salad  9.95
Crisp lettuce, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and Asiago cheese.
Add: pork…4.75  Add: chicken…4.75
 Taco Salad  10.95
Crisp iceberg lettuce, chopped onions, olives, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese, served with sour cream and salsa.
Add: chicken…4.75  Add: beef…4.75
Harvest Salad  11.50
Mixed greens, kale, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, red onions, crumbled Gorgonzola, and candied walnuts.		 Chef Salad  11.50
Crisp lettuce, red onion, green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced turkey, ham and Provolone cheese.
Greek Salad  11.50
Crisp lettuce, red onion, green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, Feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves and pepperoncini, served with pita bread.
Caesar Salad  8.95
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese and topped with Caesar dressing.
Gorgonzola Steak Salad  16.95
Crisp lettuce, roasted red peppers, Gorgonzola cheese, red onion and tomatoes topped with sliced NY strip steak.
 Wedge Salad  8.75
 Wedge of iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, onions, crisp bacon and bleu cheese dressing.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad  14.50
Crisp iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles topped with crispy buffalo-style chicken strips.		 Tossed Salad  8.75
Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers and croûtons.
 
Customize Any Salad:

   add chicken…4.75      add shrimp…7.95
   add salmon…8.50       add steak…8.50

Dressings: Bleu cheese, Parmesan Peppercorn, Buttermilk Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Balsamic vinaigrette, House: Creamy Garlic Parmesan

   *Items can be cooked to order upon request. Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions maybe at high risk if these foods are consumed raw or under cooked.

Chicken Specialties
Chicken Picatta  21.95
Chicken medallions sautéed with roasted garlic, red roasted peppers, capers and artichoke hearts in a white wine lemon butter sauce. Served with baked potato and vegetables.
Basil’s Chicken Supreme  22.95
Medallions of chicken sautéed with roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, fresh basil, spinach and artichoke hearts in a brandy cream sauce served over penne pasta.
Chicken Marsala  21.50
Chicken medallions sautéed with mushrooms in an amber Marsala wine sauce. Served with side of penne pasta.
Chicken Gorgonzola  23.50
Medallions of chicken sautéed with roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, broccoli florets, portabella mushrooms in a Gorgonzola brandy cream sauce served over penne pasta.
Chicken Francaise  21.50
Egg battered chicken medallions, sautéed in a white wine and lemon butter sauce. Served with baked potato and vegetables.
Chicken Sorrento  22.50
Sautéed medallions of chicken topped with spinach, eggplant, ricotta cheese and fresh Mozzarella in a plum tomato sauce.
Served with a side of penne pasta.
Chicken a la Vodka  22.50
Sautéed medallions of chicken, roasted garlic, basil, mushrooms and spinach, in a creamy vodka sauce, served over penne pasta.
Chicken Madeira  22.95
Medallions of chicken topped with prosciutto, smoked provolone, served over sautéed asparagus and finished with a Madeira wine demi-glaze. Served with baked potato.

Italian Classics
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo  22.50
Sautéed chicken in a rich creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with broccoli, served over fettuccine.
 Veal Parmigiana  23.95
Tender veal breaded then fried and baked with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of pasta.
Sausage Italiano  18.95
Sliced sweet Italian sausage sautéed in a spicy garlic and oil sauce with broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese and tossed with penne pasta.
Fettuccine Carbonara  19.50
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce with onions, peas, ham and crispy bacon.
Penne Bolognese  21.00
Traditional bolognese with veal, pork, pancetta, slow simmered and served over penne.
Tortellini Rose  19.95
Cheese tortellini sautéed with sausage, mushrooms, and spinach, finished in a light tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana  21.95
Breaded chicken breast, deep fried and topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese then baked until golden brown. Served with a side of pasta.
Gnocchi Toscana  18.95
Potato gnocchi tossed with marinara sauce, topped with fresh butter and Asiago cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan  17.95
Our own battered eggplant topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese, served with a side of pasta.
Sausage and Peppers Parmigiana  17.95
Italian sausage and peppers sautéed with basil and garlic, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown. Served with a side of pasta.
Eggplant Rollatino  19.50
Fresh battered eggplant rolled with ham and ricotta cheese, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of pasta.
Lasagna  18.95
Lasagna noodles layered with ricotta cheese and seasoned ground beef, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Jambalaya  25.50
Chicken, sausage, shrimp and mussels sautéed with with roasted garlic, onions and peppers. Finished with a spicy plum tomato sauce and served over rice.
 Ravioli  16.95
Eight jumbo ravioli stuffed with choice of meat or cheese and topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Pork Milanese  21.95
Pan-fried pork cutlet with seasoned Parmesan bread crumbs and finished with a white wine lemon butter sauce. Served with rice and vegetables.
Penne with Vegetables  16.95
Penne pasta and fresh vegetables. PRIMAVERA: tossed in a light Parmesan cream sauce.
CALIFORNIA: sautéed in garlic and oil, with Feta cheese
Fettuccine Alfredo  17.95
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Veal Tips & Sausage Cacciatore  22.50
Sautéed veal tips, with Italian sausage, onions, mushrooms, peppers, garlic and basil in plum tomato sauce over penne pasta.

Pasta Lover‘s  13.95
Your choice of penne, linguini, spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta, topped with marinara sauce or garlic and oil.
With any of the following: meatball–sausage–mushrooms–basil pesto–ricotta–Mozzarella,
Add 2.00 per item

All dinner entrées served with soup or salad, bread and butter.

*Items can be cooked to order upon request. Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions maybe at high risk if these foods are consumed raw or under cooked.


From the Grill
Rib Eye Steak*  29.95
A 16 oz. rib eye steak at its best. Delicately seasoned, grilled to your liking, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Mediterranean Mixed Grill  25.95
Mediterranean spiced beef, rib eye, pork kabobs served with garlic dip, rice and vegetables.
NY Strip Steak*  28.95
A 14 oz. hand-cut USDA choice NY strip steak grilled to your liking, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Orchard Stuffed Pork Loin  22.00
Pork loin stuffed with our own sausage, ricotta, apple stuffing, topped with Mozzarella cheese, portobello mushrooms and finished with a red wine and plum tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Cajun Pork Kabobs  19.95
Two Cajun spiced pork kabobs served over a roasted red pepper, spinach, onion rice.
Grilled Pork Chop  21.00
14 oz. center cut grilled pork chop served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Veal Specialties
Veal Marsala  23.50
Veal medallions sautéed with mushrooms in an amber marsala wine sauce. Served with side of pasta.
Veal Voldastava  24.95
Veal Medallions sautéed with fresh tomatoes, ham, topped with smoked Provolone and finished with a sherry wine garlic butter sauce. Served with side of pasta.
Veal Picatta  23.95
Veal medallions sautéed with roasted garlic, red roasted peppers, capers and artichoke hearts in a white wine lemon butter sauce. Served with baked potato and vegetables.
Basil’s Veal  24.95
Medallions of veal sautéed with sweet Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach in a marsala wine cream sauce. Served over penne pasta.

Seafood Delights
Seafood Cosa Nostra  31.95
Shrimp, scallops, clams, lobster and mussels sautéed in a white wine garlic and oil sauce, tossed with linguini and Parmesan cheese.

Baked Scrod  21.50
A generous portion of fresh scrod topped with seasoned bread crumbs baked in a white wine and lemon butter herb sauce served with baked potato and garden vegetables. with shrimp and crab seafood stuffing, add 4.25
Seafood Fra Diavolo  27.95
Shrimp, scallops and scrod simmered in a spicy marinara sauce served over linguini.
Shrimp and Scallops Florentine  28.95
Shrimp and scallops sautéed with mushrooms, spinach and fresh tomatoes served in a brandy cream sauce over linguini.
Baked Scallops  28.50
Fresh scallops topped with seasoned bread crumbs baked in a white wine and lemon butter herb sauce served with baked potato and garden vegetables. with shrimp and crab seafood stuffing, add 4.25
Broiled Fisherman’s Platter  25.95
Shrimp, scallops and scrod baked in a white wine lemon butter sauce and topped with seasoned bread crumbs.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp  24.50
5 jumbo shrimp stuffed with our shrimp and crab stuffing, served with baked potato and garden vegetables.
Baked Sole  18.95
Tender fillet of sole baked in a white wine and lemon butter herb sauce, served with baked potato and garden vegetables. with shrimp and crab seafood stuffing, add 4.25
Salmon Fillet  23.95
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet grilled, broiled or Cajun style and served with baked potato and garden vegetables.

Linguini with Clam Sauce  22 .95
Fresh little neck clams in white wine and garlic sauce, or red marinara sauce.
Tortellini Shrimp Alexander  25.95
Shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, spinach, red roasted peppers, bacon, finished with a sherry wine cream sauce and tossed with cheese tortellini.
  

Fried Seafood
Fish and Chips  19.95
Breaded scrod fried to a light golden brown. Served with fries and coleslaw.
Captain’s Fried Seafood Platter  29.95
Fresh scallops, scrod, shrimp and clam strips lightly breaded and fried to a light golden brown. Served with fries and coleslaw
Fried Scallops  26.95
Breaded scallops fried to a light golden brown. Served with fries and coleslaw.
Fried Clam Strips  19.95
Breaded clam strips fried to a light golden brown. Served with fries and coleslaw
Coconut Fried Shrimp  22.95
Coconut encrusted shrimp fried to a light golden brown. Served with fries and coleslaw.

Burgers
Hamburger*  12.95
Freshly prepared 10 oz. burger garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
add cheese…1.00
add bacon…1.50
Grilled Portobello Sandwich  13.50
A portobello mushroom topped with roasted red peppers, black peppercorn cream cheese, spinach, sliced avocado, and Mozzarella cheese on a toasted hard roll, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich  11.95
A tender, juicy grilled chicken breast topped with Provolone cheese and garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich  13.95
A tender breaded chicken breast deep fried until golden brown, topped with Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, brown gravy garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Cowboy Burger*  14.50
A 10 oz. burger topped with BBQ sauce, onion rings, crisp bacon and American cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich  13.95
A tender breaded chicken breast deep fried until golden brown, topped with our own hot sauce, bleu cheese and Provolone and garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Rodeo Chicken Burger  13.50
A tender breaded chicken breast deep fried until golden brown, topped with barbeque sauce, bacon and American cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Salmon Aioli Sandwich  14.95
Broiled fillet of salmon on a brioche roll garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and cucumber aioli.
Tex-Mex Burger*  14.50
A juicy 10 oz. burger topped with bacon, roasted red pepper, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Chicken California Sandwich  13.50
Grilled chicken breast topped with sliced avocado, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, chipotle mayo and garnished with lettuce and tomatoes.
Black and Bleu Burger*  13.95
A 10 oz. burger seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with crumbled bleu cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Mediterranean Burger*  13.50
Pan seared Mediterranean flavored ground beef with smoked provolone. Served on toasted brioche roll garnished with lettuce, tomato, red onions. Served with house garlic dip and french fries.
Basil’s Ultimate Burger*  14.95
A juicy 10 oz. burger topped with the ultimate combination of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, mushrooms, Provolone and Swiss cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Substitute:

onions rings, sweet potato fries, eggplant fries to any burger $1.95

Side Orders

Soups

French Fries 4.95   Meatball Parmigiana 8.75 Soup du jour  cup 3.50 / bowl 4.95

Cream Soup  cup 4.25 / bowl 5.95

Onion Soup  5.95
Sweet Potato Fries 5.95   Sausage Parmigiana 8.75
Onion Rings 5.95   Stuffed Grape Leaves 6.95
Garden Veggies 4.50   Eggplant Fries 6.95
Garlic Cheese Bread
Stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and lots of garlic, toasted until golden brown.		 7.50   Battered eggplant fried to crisp golden brown, served with marinara sauce.

Beverages
Soda(Free Refills) 3.29   Regular Coffee 2.99
Juice 3.29   Decaf Coffee; 2.99
Iced Tea 3.29   Expresso single  3.50
        double  4.50

Desserts
Dessert Selection Changes Daily.
Please ask your server.

*Items can be cooked to order upon request. Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions maybe at high risk if these foods are consumed raw or under cooked.


Revised: 03.28.2023: ldg