Cafe Nuovo Menu
Introducing the Menu at Cafe Nuovo
Cafe Nuovo, located at One Citizens Plaza in Providence, RI, embodies the essence of New American cuisine with a refined touch. This classy and romantic eatery offers a diverse menu that appeals to various palates, including vegan options and limited vegetarian fare. Start your meal with delightful dishes like the Zucchini Napoleon or Tempura Vegetable Maki, both artfully plated and irresistibly tasty.
For soup lovers, the Creamy Tomato with tarragon and goat cheese crostini is a must-try. The selection of salads, featuring fresh ingredients and imaginative pairings, sets a perfect stage for mains or sharing. The ambiance is enhanced by attentive service, making it ideal for dinner gatherings, special events, or a cozy night out. With options for outdoor seating and a full bar, Cafe Nuovo ensures a memorable dining experience with each visit.
Starters
Zucchini Napoleon
Panko crusted zucchini, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, pomodoro
Tempura Vegetable Maki
Sushi rice, cucumber & red pepper, spicy aioli
Cauliflower
Soy, ginger + garlic glazed cauliflower, honey roasted peanuts, charred scallion aioli
Crispy Sushi*
Yellowfin tuna crudo, Korean chile, honeycrisp apple, crispy rice
Calamari & Shrimp
blistered cherry tomato + pepperoncini ragout basil butter roasted garlic + balsamic aioli
Crab Cakes
sweet corn chowchow, pickled carrots, spicy remoulade
Nuovo Crab Cocktail
Colossal lump crab, aurora sauce, cucumber souse, crispy brioche
Cured Salmon
Hard boiled egg, pickled pearl onion, capers, whipped dill cream cheese, everything bagel croutons
Prime Sirloin Tartare
Shallot, capers, chives, crispy potato chips
Escargots
toasted baguette, pernod, pignoli, garlic butter, brie wedge
Tenderloin Carpaccio
Crispy fingerlings, horseradish aioli, arugula, shaved parmesan
Veal Pot Stickers
Braised veal, caramelized onions & bell peppers, Asian slaw with pickled ginger dressing
Oysters Rockefeller
Pernod, spinach & parmesan, crispy fried oysters, sauce escabeche
Raw Bar
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, basil
Grilled Pizza
Soup
Creamy Tomato
tarragon & basil, goat cheese crostini
Caesar
romaine, shaved grana padano, focaccia croutons, parmesan tuile
Chopped
Seasonal vegetables imported greek feta fresh herbs sherry vinaigrette
Boston Bibb
golden delicious apples cider dressing spiced walnuts gorgonzola dolce
Burrata
Arugula with cider vinaigrette, red pepper jelly, toasted pine nuts, blueberries, granny smith apple
Salads
Pasta / Risotto
Stuffed Rigatoni
veal, prosciutto & portobello, endive, radicchio, fresh mozzarella portobello-madeira sauce
Cacio e Pepe
Fresh black pepper pasta, imported pecorino romano, crispy sage
Duck Pappardelle
Pulled duck confit, whiskey-soaked cherries, fried sage, candied walnuts, natural jus
Bolognese
Mezzi rigatoni, ragu of veal, pork + beef, San Marzano tomatoes, shaved pecorino romano
Beef Tenderloin Risotto
Wild mushrooms, peas, white truffle oil, bordelaise
Shrimp Littlenecks
Linguini with 12 littlenecks + shrimp, white wine, butter + Italian parsley
Orecchiette
Linguiça, chorizo & hot Italian sausage, broccoli florets, caramelized onions, sage cream sauce, pecorino romano, castelvetrano olives
Risotto
Lemon or mushroom
Black Pepper Parmesan Whipped Potatoes
Bacon, onion & bell pepper potato hash
Idaho or Sweet Potato Fries
Sauteed Spinach
Penne Marinara
Braised Swiss Chard
Grilled Asparagus
Sides
Composed Plates
Lamb Shank
Six-hour slow-braised, toasted orzo, san marzano tomato braising sauce, parmigiano reggiano
Wagyu Flat Iron Steak
Scallion & ginger emulsion, roasted sweet potato tahini & miso butter, honey-glazed grilled bok choy, sumac breadcrumbs
Filet Mignon*
Potato rosti, grilled asparagus, bordelaise sauce
Veal Chop
Creamy polenta, roasted broccolini, portobello mushroom cream sauce
Boneless Short Rib
Black pepper & parmesan whipped potatoes, broccoli, organic carrots, crispy potato gremolata, braising jus
Grilled Pork Chop
Pickled red onion, sweet potato puree, Brussels Sprouts, maple bourbon reduction
Roasted Chicken
Roasted baby potatoes, button mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, lemon-thyme pan sauce
Seared Duck Breast
Duck leg confit, parsnip puree, roasted romanesco,cranberry mostarda, port wine sauce
Grilled Salmon
Bacon, onion & bell pepper potato hash, braised Swiss chard, roasted red pepper hollandaise
Blackened Shrimp Scallops
Candied spaghetti squash, pickled tomato, sweet corn, pancetta + chive butter sauce
Chilean Sea Bass
Coconut scented jasmine rice, bok choy, citrus segments, yuzu-miso beurre blanc
Vegetable Curry
Herbed coconut rice, king oyster mushroom, broccoli, chick peas
Pot of Mousse
Dark & White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry & Mango coulis, Cappuccino Tartufo
Crème Brûlée
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Custard, Fresh Berries, Blackberry & Raspberry Coulis
Salted Caramel Blondie
Chocolate ganache, peanut brittle, chocolate crumble, espresso mousse, cocoa truile, French-style salted caramel ice cream
Caramelized Banana Cheesecake
Banana NY Style Cheesecake, pecan graham cracker crust, brown sugar caramel, spiced Chantilly, candied pecans, crème fraîche ice cream
Apple Tarte Tatin
Rosemary-oat crumble, candied walnuts, cranberry orange compote, puff pastry, earl grey crème anglaise, cinnamon cranberry sorbet
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Served with a scoop of house-made sorbet
Ice Cream or Sorbet
Your server will recite today's house-made selection
