Cafe Calabria II Menu
Introducing the Menu at Cafe Calabria II
Welcome to Cafe Calabria II, a charming Italian oasis located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany, NY. This family-run restaurant invites you to indulge in a menu brimming with authentic flavors and hearty portions.
- Signature Dishes: Delight in their calamari, lobster ravioli, and the special pan-seared chicken over linguine. Each dish is a testament to traditional Italian cooking, crafted with fresh ingredients.
- Appetizer Highlights: The greens and beans and clams in garlic broth are particularly praised, perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
- Drinks & Desserts: Don’t miss the expertly crafted cocktails and the lovely house-filled cannolis to complete your meal.
Cafe Calabria II offers a warm ambiance, making it ideal for both casual outings and special events. Come witness the magic of true Italian cuisine and hospitable service!
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
lightly fried, and served with a fra diavolo sauce
Sausage and Rapini
crumbly sausage, rapini, white beans
Meatballs
house blend of veal, pork, and beef, mozzarella
Poached Clams
white wine, garlic, crostini
Eggplant Rollatini
ricotta, house made marinara, mozzarella
Bruschetta
tomato, fresh basil, crostini
Shrimp Cocktail
5 chilled jumbo shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce
Clams Casino
fresh clams, pancetta, vegetable medley stuffing
Insalata SICILIANA
sea salted orange slices, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, spinach, balsamic drizzle
Insalata GRECA
kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, mixed greens, homemade balsamic dressing and drizzle
Insalata PERA
mixed greens, red onions, feta cheese, craisins, homemade balsamic dressing and drizzle
Insalata di NOCE e FRUTTI
walnuts, sliced almonds, fresh mozzarella, strawberries and blueberries, mixed greens, homemade citrus dressing
Insalata
Pasta
Pappardelle Bolognese
beef, pork, veal, house marinara, fresh pappardelle
Burrata Ravioli
basil cream, roasted red pepper, burrata filled pasta
Orecchiette con Salsiccia
rapini, crumbly sausage, white beans, garlic, olive oil
Tortellini alla Panna
pancetta, sweet peas, parmigiana cream sauce
Lobster Ravioli
vodka, house marinara, touch of cream
Shrimp Scampi
shrimp, white wine, garlic, pasta
Shrimp Angelina
fresh pappardelle, shrimp, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, lemon butter sauce
Linguini With Clams
choice of red or white sauce, garlic, clams
Frutti di Mare
PEI mussels, clams, shrimp, squid, scallop, spicy tomato broth
Pesce
Classics
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken cutlets, house marinara, mozzarella
Chicken Sorrentino
chicken, eggplant, prosciutto, house marinara, mozzarella, substitute veal 10
Eggplant Parmigiana
sliced eggplant, house marinara, mozzarella
Lasagna
veal, pork, beef, sausage, marinara, mozzarella
Veal Parmigiana
tender veal, house marinara, mozzarella
Linguini with Meatballs & Sausage
garlic, basil, marinara
Chicken Saltimbocca
prosciutto, mozzarella, house marinara, spinach, substitute veal 10
Chicken Marsala
pan seared chicken, mushrooms, marsala substitute veal 10
Chicken Piccata
pan seared chicken, mushrooms, capers, lemon butter sauce, substitute veal 10
Chicken Bruschetta
chicken cutlets, fresh diced tomato, garlic, basil substitute veal 10
Chicken Francese
egg battered chicken, lemon butter, white wine substitute veal 10
Antipasto
assorted Italian meats, cheese and olives, pepper shooters, roasted peppers, mixed greens, homemade balsamic dressing
Salmon Trio
salmon, shrimp, scallop, basil infused risotto, buerr blanc sauce, roasted red peppers, sauteed spinach
16oz Bone-In Ribeye
served with a starch and vegetable of the day