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For our Lunch Menu
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A P P E T I Z E RS
Pizzetta
Thin oven fired pizza; creamy buratta mozza & pomodoro
15 add arugula & prosciutto 5,
Gnocchi
Pan seared house-made potato dumplings; duck confit ragu
13
Mussels
cultivated price edward island mussels steamed in a lemon garlic sea broth with smoked speck & shaved fennel
13
Buffalo
fresh imported Italian buffalo mozza with ripened tomato, baby arugula & beet salad
16
Soffritto
A Neopolitan favorite. Small cubes of veal hearts simmered in a spicy pomodoro sauce
14
Seafood Crepe
Housemade crepe rolled with shrimp, scallops, calamari, & spinach; madiera wine sauce
13
Caprese
Liuzzi fresh mozza, vine ripe tomatoes, & roasted peppers. olive oil & fresh basil
12
Meatballs
Baked Certified Angus Beef meatballs, light tomato sauce & Liuzzi ricotta; basil
12
Arancini
Asparagus & smoked mozza rice cakes, panko crusted; roasted pepper puree
11
Cocktail
Iced jumbo shrimp cocktail; horseradish cocktail sauce
14
Pane Cotto
Luce favorite, escarole and beans sautéed with Ciabatta bread & broiled to a golden brown
14
Mare
Sea scallops, shrimp, scungilli, and squid salad, chilled. Lemon Extra Virgin olive oil dressing
15
Broccoli Rabe
AndyBoy Broccoli rabe and Longhini sausage sautéed with garlic and olive oil
14
Mozza Fritta
Breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce; grated parmigiano reggiano
11
Fritti
Crispy fried tender squid; marinara sauce
13 NY style add 3
Rapini
Andyboy broccoi rabe with Longhini sausage sauteed with garlic and olive oil 14
SALADS
Luce
Baby arugula, frisee, goat cheese, dried cherries ,and candied walnuts ; pomegranate vinaigrette
12
Mediterranea
Radicchio, Belgium endive, arugula, & pignoli nuts; olive oil & balsamic vinegar
12
Endive
Shaved endive, baby spinach, gorgonzola, cadied walnuts, & drived cranberries; balsamic glaze
12
Cesare
Crispy romaine tossed with our own Caesar dressing and rustic croutons
12
Add to any salad: (3)shrimp $12 ~ 10 oz chicken $10 ~ 10oz salmon $15
SOUPS $10
Scarola con fagioli
Pasta e fagioli
E N T R E E S
Gluten free Pasta add $4
Penne Pollo
Penne pasta, julienne grilled chicken, fresh asparagus & sun-dried tomatoes; touch of cream
16
Ravioli
Lobster filled pasta pillows; vodka cream sauce 16
Gnocchi Bolognese
House-made potato dumplings in a slow simmered veal ragout; scoop of Liuzzi ricotta
16
Sorrentino
Thinly sliced veal lightly battered, layered prosciutto, eggplant, & mozza; light sauce and peas
18
Risotto
Morsels of shrimp, scallops, lobster, calamari & clams simmered in a light tomato sea broth; Arborio rice
18
Siena
Chicken breast folded with spinach, fontina cheese, & prosciutto; panko crusted; cracked pepper cognac sauce
18
Salentina
Chicken breast layer with prosciutto and smoked mozza; shitake mushrooms & grilled artichokes
17
Orecchiette Siciliana
Longhini sausage sauteed with red bell peppers & tossed with ear shaped pasta; grated parmiggiano
16
Parmigiana
Chicken breast Milanese with light pomodoro sauce; Melted mozza & side of penne pasta
17
Barese
House-made potato dumplings pan seared with, broccoli rabe, sausage, & cannellini beans; grated parmiggiano
16
Limone
Boneless breast of chicken lightly egg-battered with wilted spinach. Frewsh lemon & white wine
18
Pork Chop
Boneless double cut pork chop, grilled to perfection; sauteed broccoli rabe or Siciliana style
18
Toscana
Parpadella egg noodle, fresh tomatoes, peas, & diced proscuitto; light pink cream sauce
16
Bolognese
Potato Gnocchi tossed in a slow simmered veal ragout; scoop of Liuzzi ricotta
16
Valdosta
Thinly sliced veal scallopini, layered prosciutto & mozzarellla; sauteed shitake mushrooms
18
Milanese
Lightly breaded veal cutlet, baby arugula salad & tomato bruschetta; dressed with Extra Virgin olive oil
18
Pesto
Pan seared diver scallops & jumbo shrimp, tossed with fresh basil pesto; fettuccini egg noodle
18
Salmone
Fresh Atlantic salmon filet blackened; asparagus risotto drizzled with basil infused olive oil
18
Vongole
Rhode Island little neck clams steamed in garlic & olive oil; Dececco spaghetti. White/Red
21
2987 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Directions
I-91 North or I-91 South
Take Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow to second exit (Whitney Avenue) and take a right at the light. Ristorante Luce will be on your right, beyond the next light.
Merritt Parkway / Route 15 North
Take Exit 61 (Whitney Avenue, Hamden). Make a right at end of ramp. Follow for seven lights and Ristorante Luce will be on your right.
Merritt Parkway / Route 15 South
Take Exit 62 (Whitney Avenue, Hamden). Make a right at end of ramp. Follow for seven lights and Ristorante Luce will be on your right.
Lunch
Tuesday– Friday 11:30 – 2:30
Dinner
Tuesday– Thursday 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Friday – Saturday 5:00PM – 10:00PM
Closed Sundays & Mondays.
Available for Sunday Private Parties of 40 or more.
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We do not accept reservations through our website, please call in during business hours. Thank you Luce staff