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Sep
5

Open Sunday 12 Noon to 8:00 PM

written by viaponte

Via Ponte Lunch 12-4 PM

 

Antipasti

Ostriche – Wellfleet oysters from Massachusetts, medium-sized,
subtly briny with a distinct ocean flavor, served icy cold and
perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail sauce and
fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen – 12 or  Dozen – 20

Insalata di Polipo -  Mediterranean octopus salad with celery,
onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, fresh
lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of red wine vinegar  14

 Insalate

Verde – Mixed field greens and crisp romaine lettuce
with your choice of grilled chicken or grilled jumbo shrimp,
 drizzled with a light dressing made with extra virgin olive oil,
 fresh lemon and a splash of red wine vinegar 14 / 17 

Caesar – Crisp romaine lettuce with your choice
of grilled chicken or grilled jumbo shrimp, tossed with
 homemade Caesar dressing and topped with cubes
of toasted semolina bread and anchovy  14 / 17

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib-eye steak lightly seasoned,
breaded and grilled, served with sauteed spinach with
garlic and extra virgin olive oil  22

Pesce

Pesce del Giorno -  Carolina Striped Bass steak lightly seasoned
and grilled then topped with a light mint oil, served with sauteed
watercress with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  22

 

Sep
3

Friday Night at Via Ponte

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Ostriche – Wellfleet oysters from Massachusetts, medium-sized,
subtly briny with a distinct ocean flavor, served icy cold and
perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail sauce and
fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen – 14 or  Dozen – 24

Babalucci -  Sicilian for escargot, hand-packed with lemon
and garlic butter, then sauteed with plum tomatoes, onions,
a touch of tomato paste and a splash of white wine  14

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib-eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with
sauteed broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Capretto -  Rack of lamb, lightly seasoned and marinated then
grilled to your desired temperature, served with diced potatoes,
zucchini and onion in a light tomato and red wine sauce  30

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Branzino brushed with olive oil
and rosemary, served whole head and tail, with a
fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  25

Pesce del Giorno -  Grilled Carolina Striped Bass steak
drizzled with a light mint oil, served with sauteed spinach
with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Sep
2

Thursday Night at Via Ponte

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Ostriche – Wellfleet oysters from Massachusetts, medium-sized,
subtly briny with a distinct ocean flavor, served icy cold and
perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail sauce and
fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen – 14 or  Dozen – 24

Antipasto di Mare – Mediterranean seafood salad with
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, PEI oysters, cherry tomatoes,
celery, onion, garlic, fresh chopped  parsley, olive oil,
lemon and a splash of red wine vinegar 14

Babalucci -  Sicilian for escargot, hand-packed with lemon
and garlic butter, then sauteed with plum tomatoes, onions,
a touch of tomato paste and a splash of white wine  14

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib-eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with
sauteed broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Branzino brushed with olive oil
and rosemary, served whole head and tail, with a
fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  25

Sep
1

Wednesday Night at Via Ponte

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Insalata di Pomodoro – Red-ripe local tomatoes, buffalo
mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with fresh basil oil 12

Antipasto di Mare – Mediterranean seafood salad with
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, PEI oysters, cherry tomatoes, celery,
onion, garlic, fresh chopped  parsley, olive oil, lemon and
a splash of red wine vinegar 14

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender rib-eye steak (bone-in) lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with
local organic grilled zucchini  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Branzino brushed with olive oil
and rosemary, served whole head and tail, with a
fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  25

 

Aug
31

Tuesday Night at Via Ponte

written by viaponte

Tuesday Night Trivia 7 PM

Guest Quiz Master Ralph

 

Antipasti

Ostriche – Blackberry Point oysters from PEI, with a subtly
briny and sweet ocean taste, served icy cold and perfectly
shucked, traditional cocktail sauce and fresh lemon on the side
Half dozen 12  or  Dozen 20

Insalata di Pomodoro – Red-ripe local tomatoes, buffalo
mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with fresh basil oil 12

Antipasto di Mare – Mediterranean seafood salad with
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, cherry tomatoes, celery,
onion, garlic, fresh chopped  parsley, olive oil, lemon and
a splash of red wine vinegar 14

Pasta

Pasta con Ricci – Linguine fine with sauteed garlic, plum
tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, a touch of tomato paste, a
splash of white wine, then gently tossed with sea urchin  22

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender rib-eye steak (bone-in) lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with
local organic grilled zucchini  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Branzino brushed with olive oil
and rosemary, served whole head and tail, with a
fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  25

 

Aug
17

Tuesday Night Specialties

written by viaponte

Trivia Night Tonight 7 PM

Guest Quiz Master Larry

Antipasti

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red-ripe local tomatoes, boccancini
mozzarella cheese, and eggplant caponata,
drizzled with fresh basil oil  10

Ravioli in Carozza -  Artichoke, spinach and parmesan cheese
 filled ravioli, dipped in egg and bread crumbs and fried to a
crispy golden brown, served with marinara sauce on the side  8

Pasta

Tre Pesci Marinara -  Pappardelle pasta with sauteed butter clams,
shrimp, scallops, plum tomato, garlic, fresh chopped parsley, a
touch of tomato paste and a splash of white wine  25

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with sauteed
watercress and risotto croquettes  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Mediterranean D’Orata
brushed with olive oil and rosemary, served whole head and tail,
with a fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  25

Aug
15

Open Sunday 12-8 PM

written by viaponte

Via Ponte Dinner Specialties

 

Antipasti

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red-ripe local tomatoes, boccancini
mozzarella cheese, drizzled with fresh basil oil  10

Pasta

Pasta Carbonara -  Pappardelle pasta with sauteed onions,
pancetta bacon, baby portobello mushrooms, a touch of
light cream, and quail eggs  18

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with sauteed
broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Mediterranean Branzino or D’Orata
brushed with olive oil and rosemary, served whole head and tail,
with a fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  27

Pesce del Giorno -  Grilled swordfish steak, lightly seasoned
with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil, served
with sauteed watercress and zucchini
flower and risotto rice croquette 27

Via Ponte Lunch 12-4 PM

 

Antipasti

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red ripe local tomatoes, bocconcini
mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, drizzled with basil-infused
extra virgin olive oil  10 

 Insalate

Verde - Mixed field greens and crisp romaine lettuce
with your choice of grilled chicken, grilled jumbo shrimp,
or grilled swordfish steak drizzled with a light dressing
made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and
a splash of red wine vinegar 15 / 18  / 18

Caesar -  Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar
dressing and topped with toasted semolina croutons, anchovy,
and your choice of grilled chicken, grilled jumbo shrimp,
or grilled swordfish steak  15 / 18 / 18

Pasta

Pasta Carbonara  -  Pappardelle pasta with sauteed onions,
pancetta bacon, fresh chopped parsley, a touch of cream,
extra virgin olive oil and quail eggs  15

Aug
14

Saturday Night Specialties

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Baccala Fritto -  Chunks of codfish filet dipped in a light
batter and pan-fried to a crispy golden brown, served with
marinara sauce and fresh lemon on the side  12

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red-ripe local tomatoes, boccancini
mozzarella cheese, drizzled with fresh basil oil  10

Ostriche -  Blackberry Point oysters from PEI, subtly briny and
sweet, served icy cold and perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail
sauce and fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen-12 or Dozen-20

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with sauteed
broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Mediterranean Branzino or D’Orata
brushed with olive oil and rosemary, served whole head and tail,
with a fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  27

Pesce del Giorno -  Grilled Carolina Sea Bass steak or
swordfish steak, lightly seasoned with fresh mint and extra
virgin olive oil, served with sauteed watercress and zucchini
flower and risotto rice croquette 27

Aug
13

Friday Specialties

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red-ripe local tomatoes, boccancini
mozzarella cheese, drizzled with fresh basil oil  10

Ostriche -  Blackberry Point oysters from PEI, subtly briny and
sweet, served icy cold and perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail
sauce and fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen-12 or Dozen-20

Pasta

Lobster fra Diavolo -  Sauteed live Maine lobster (approx. 1 lb.)
with linguine fine with sauteed plum tomato, red pepper flakes,
garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, a touch
of tomato paste, and a splash of white wine  27

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with sauteed
broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Mediterranean Branzino or D’Orata
brushed with olive oil and rosemary, served whole head and tail,
with a fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  27

Pesce del Giorno -  Grilled Carolina Sea Bass steak, lightly
seasoned with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil,
served with sauteed watercress  27

Aug
12

Thursday Night Specialties

written by viaponte

Antipasti

Insalate di Pomodoro -  Red-ripe local tomatoes, boccancini
mozzarella cheese, drizzled with fresh basil oil  10

Ostriche -  Blackberry Point oysters from PEI, subtly briny and
sweet, served icy cold and perfectly shucked, traditional cocktail
sauce and fresh lemon on the side  Half Dozen-12 or Dozen-20

Pasta

Lobster fra Diavolo -  Sauteed live Maine lobster (approx. 1 lb.)
with linguine fine with sauteed plum tomato, red pepper flakes,
garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, a touch
of tomato paste, and a splash of white wine  27

Carne

Bistecca -  Tender boneless rib eye steak lightly seasoned
and grilled to your desired temperature, served with sauteed
broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil  27

Pesce

Pesce Grigliatta  – Grilled Mediterranean Branzino brushed
with olive oil and rosemary, served whole head and tail,
with a fresh garlic and lemon sauce on the side  27

Pesce del Giorno -  Grilled Carolina Sea Bass steak, lightly
seasoned with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil,
served with sauteed watercress  27