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Our Menu

Lunch / Take Out MenuDinner MenuSeasonal SpecialsCatering Menu

Appetizer

Calamari Picante al Azafran

$13.99
Mejillones al Ajillo photo

Mejillones al Ajillo

$12.99

Brushetta

$9.99

Baked Goat Cheese

$10.99

Crispy Calamari

$12.99

Empanadas Argentinean House Specialty!

$5.00/ea
Sirloin, chicken, spinach, ham & cheese, caprese, green onion & cheese

Salads

Mista Salad

$9.50/Small
$11.00/Large
Baby greens, cucumbers, onions, Artistic Cuisine sweet balasamic vinaigrette topped with carmlized walnuts.

Caesar Salad

$8.50/Small
$10.50/Large

AC Chopped Salad

$12.99
Crispy romaine, corn, red pepper, bacon, goat cheese, green onions, kalamta olives and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

Tomatoes Avocado Salad

$13.99
Fresh baby greens, extra virgin olive oil and toasted oversize crouton and lemon vinaigrette.

Patagonia

$14.00
Lemon shrimp, arugula, baby greens, tomato and fresh basil tossed in a citrus emulsion.

Light Delight

$12.99
Gourmet tuna salad over fresh avocado, tomato slices and fresh baby greens.

Chef Zee Chicken Salad

$13.99
Chicken breast salad served over a bed of crispy baby greens.

Tango Salad

$10.99
Fresh baby arugula tossed with shredded rellenito argentino in a citrus emulsion.

Caprese Salad

$12.99
Fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, julienne basil organic tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese

$13.99

Baked Zitti Pasta

$12.99

Zitti Amatriciana

$12.99

Fettuccine Carbonara

$14.50
Creamy garlic sauce, pancetta, and spinach over fettuccini noodles and parsley.

Homemade Gnocchi

$13.99

Four Cheese Ravioli

$14.99

Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatball

$14.50

Four Cheese Lasanga

$13.99
Special Homemade Spinach Gnocchi photo

Special Homemade Spinach Gnocchi

$15.50

Sandwiches

Add 1 side dish of fries, salad or veggies with sandwich $4.25 or sweet potato fries or Provencial fries for $4.25

Caprese Sandwich

$12.99

Chef Zee Chicken Salad on Focaccia

$12.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich

$12.99

Italian Sausage

$10.99

Marinated Grilled Chicken

$12.99

Meatball Sandwich

$10.99

Pot Roast Sandwich

$13.99

Vegetarian Sandwich

$10.99

Chicken Parmesan

$12.99

Grilled Vacio Steak Sandwich

$13.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$12.99

AC Shrimp Wrap

$13.99

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

$12.99
Served with fries

Gourmet Pizza

Available sizes personal: P 10" | M 14" | L 16" | XL 18"

Margherita

$13.00/+
Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and organic tomatoes | (10" $13) (14" $19) (16" $21) (18" $23)

Napolitana

$13.00/+
Fresh oregano, garlic, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese | (10" $13) (14" $20) (16" $22) (18" $26)

Prosciutto and Arugula

$14.00/+
An Italian classic, fresh baby arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese | (10" $14) (14" $21) (16" $23) (18" $25)

Formaggio

$13.00/+
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta, fresh garlic and chef zee's marinara sauce | (10" $13) (14" $22) (16" $24) (18" $26)

Romana

$13.00/+
Grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil | (10" $13) (14" $21) (16" $24) (18" $27)

Meat Lovers Obsession

$14.00/+
Pepperoni, bacon, sausage and mozzarella cheese | (10" $14) (14" $23) (16" $26) (18" $28)

Chicken Alfredo

$13.00/+
Bacon, ham, salsa Alfredo and mozzarella cheese | (10" $13) (14" $21) (16" $24) (18" $27)

Red Pepper and Ham Mozzarella

$13.00/+
(10" $13) (14" $21) (16" $23) (18" $26)

Pancetta

$13.00/+
Pancetta with bacon, garlic and oregano | (10" $13) (14" $22) (16" $24) (18" $26)

New Del Bosque

$13.00/+
Mushrooms, truffle salt and goat cheese | (10" $13) (14" $22) (16" $24) (18" $26)

Make Your Own

Thin P $12, M $16, L $19, XL $21 | Medium P $12, M $18, L $21, XL $23 | Stuffed P $14, M $20, L $23 | Extra Toppings P $0.75, M $1.50, L $1.75, XL $2.00

Specials

Chef's Lunch Trio

$13.99
Our house salad, a cup of soup and choice of a 1/2 sandwich or 1 of our signature empanadas.

Spaghetti & Meatball with Salad

$14.99
A venetian romance, our house salad served along with an order of spaghetti and meatball. A real lunch on 1 plate.

Beef Bourguignon

$16.99

Parrillada de Carnes

$27.00
An Argentinean tradition, fresh assortment of grilled juicy meats grilled Vacio, chorizo, filet mignon and chicken served on a table top grill with salad.

Side Dishes

Gourmet White Truffle Fries

$8.00

French Fries

$5.50

Provencial Fries

$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$7.00

House Salad

$6.00

Chef Vegeteables

$7.50

Bendita Cocina Special Plates

CHICKEN:

Chicken Marsala with Fettuccini

$16.99

Pollo al Champinon

$17.50
Pan seared chicken breast, sauteed in a mushroom broth with french fries.

Chicken Oreganato

$16.99
Pan seared chicken breast over provencial and topped with fresh oregano lemon sauce.

Pollo al Ajillo

$16.99
Pan seared chicken breast marinated in garlic oil and served with grilled asparagus.

MEAT:

Vacio

$20.50
Grilled marinated top sirloin cooked to taste with side salad and french fries.

Filet Mignon

$21.99
Two 3 oz. filet mignon with a mixed green salad and balsamic reduction.

Milanesa Napolitana

$18.99
Tomato sauce with ham and mozzarella cheese on top and a little chimichurri sauce with French Fries.

Bendita Milanesa

$16.99
Eyes round milanesa with arugula salad, fresh tomatoes and onions with fresh olive oil sauce.

Classica y Bendita Entrana

$21.99
Skirt steak with pico de gallo sauce and side of mashed potatoes and vegetables.

FISH:

Grilled Salmon

$19.99
Fresh grilled Atlantic salmon served over a mixed baby greens salad with grilled lemon slices.

Tilapia Al Limone

$18.99
Served with grilled veggies and sautéed garlic tomatoes.

Staters

Baked Goat Cheese

$12.99
Roasted tomato sauce fresh goat cheese baked in the oven with garlic toasted bread.

Clamares Picante al Azafran

$15.99
U.S. wild caught calamari sauteed in spicy saffron sauce.

Traditional Brushetta

$11.99

Fried Calamari

$13.99
U.S. wild caught calamari lightly breaded served with light tomato sauce.

Empanadas

$5.99/each
Ground Sirloin | Chicken | Caprese | Ham & Cheese | Spinach & Cheese | Green Onion & Cheese

Soups & Salads

Ensalada Mixta

$13.99
Baby greens, cherry tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, candied walnuts and sweet balsamic vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$13.00
Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons and traditional dressing.
Ensalada De Espinaca photo

Ensalada De Espinaca

$13.50
Baby spinach, goat cheese, warm bacon dressing, onions crouton and balsamic reduction.

Sopa De Tomate Y Albahaca

$10.99
Our classic tomato basil soup.

Pizzas

Medium $26.99 | Large $30.99 | Extra Large $34.99

New Del Bosque

Mushrooms, truffle salt and goat cheese and mozzarella.

Romana

Grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.

Formaggio

Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta and fresh garlic.

White Venetian

Onions, ham, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach and bechamel white sauce.

Pancetta

Bacon, garlic, onions, oregano and mozzarella.

Napolitana

Oregano, garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Margherita

Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and fresh tomatoes.

Jamon Y Morrones

Red pepper, ham and mozzarella.

Prosciutto and Arugula

An Italian classic, fresh baby arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese.

Meat Lovers

Pepperoni, bacon, sausage and mozzarella cheese.

Burrina

Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano and NO CHEESE.

Entrees

Bendita Milanesa

$23.99
Eye round milanesa with arugula salad, fresh tomatoes and onions with fresh olive oil.

Vacio A La Parrilla

$30.99
Argentinian style steak with chimichurri, roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.

Estofado De Carne

$27.99
Argentinian style pot roast with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Pollo Al Mattone photo

Pollo Al Mattone

$27.99
Half pan seared amish chicken cooked under a brick in the oven, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.

Pollo Al Diablo

$28.99
Half amish chicken with spicy guajillo sauce mashed potato and avocado relish.

Pescado En Salsa De Almendras

$26.99
Fresh pan seared tilapia with a white wine almond sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Parrillada De Carnes (For Two)

$75.00
Tenderloin medallion, top sirloin, amish chicken, Argentinian sausage and vegetables.

Parrillada De Pescados (For Two)

$79.99
Grilled salmon, mussels, tilapia, scallops, shrimps, calamari, vegetables and served with mashed potatoes.

Petite Fillet

$28.99
Two Tenderloin served with baby greens, Malbec sauce and grilled vegetables.
Petite Salmon photo

Petite Salmon

$27.99
Grilled salmon served with mixed greens and avocado relish.

Pastas

Add chicken $5.99, add shrimp $7.99 or Bolognese sauce $3.50

Homemade Four Cheese Raviolis

$23.99
Filled with parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone cheese in tomato cream sauce.

Homemade Pappardelle Con Carne

$27.99
Homemade pappardelle pasta with braised beef and mushrooms served with demi glaze sauce.

Fettuccine Carbonara

$23.99
Creamy garlic sauce, pancetta, and spinach over fettuccini noodles and parsley.

Homemade Four Cheese Lasanga

$22.99
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan reggiano and ricotta cheese.

Homemade Gnocchi

$20.99
Served with roasted tomato sauce and fresh basil.

Old Fashioned Spaghetti And Meatball

$23.99

Baked Penne Pasta

$20.99
Penne pasta with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese baked in the oven with fresh basil.

Homemade Spinach Gnocchi

$22.99
Spinach potato dumpling pasta with vodka sauce and fresh basil.

Spaghetti A La Bolognese

$22.99
Spaghetti pasta with traditional bolognese meat sauce and fresh basil.

Staters

Choripan

$13.99
Traditional street food from Argentina made with homemade Argentinian sausage toasted bread and argentinian pepper sauce.
Camarones Saltados Picante photo

Camarones Saltados Picante

$17.99
Sauteed shrimps with spicy tequila lime sauce and tomato ficasse.

Vieras Glaseadas

$18.99
Three fresh scallops wrapped in bacon with honey glaze and crispy potato chips.

Mejillones al Ajillo

$16.99
Mediterranean mussels in light garlic tomato broth.

Vieras a la Plancha

$17.00
Pan seared fresh sea scallops with lemon tarragon sauce.

Soups & Salads

Butternut Squash Soup

$10.99

Soup of the Day

$10.99
Ensalada Tibia photo

Ensalada Tibia

$16.99
Grilled flat bread, fresh arugula salad with grilled asparagus, parmesan reggiano and olive oil.

Caprese Salad

$16.99
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic reduction and olive oil.

Entrees

Lomo Con Champignones photo

Lomo Con Champignones

$33.99
Three grilled tenderloin medallions, topped with mushroom demi glaze served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Churrasco Con Chimichurri photo

Churrasco Con Chimichurri

$29.99
Grilled sirloin medallion with chimichurri and truffle fries.

Salmon a la Naranja

$26.99
Pan seared salmon with orange glaze, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.

Beef Bourguignon

$30.99
Perfect for cold nights made chef's style and served in a ceramic pot with homemade flaky puff pastry on the side.

Ravioles Caseros De Corderos

$28.99
Traditional patagonian dish, homemade raviolis filled with lamb served with Malbec sauce.
Pappardelle Con Frutos De Mar a la arrabbiata photo

Pappardelle Con Frutos De Mar a la arrabbiata

$36.99
Homemade pappardelle with scallops, shrimp, calamari and mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.

Clasica y Bendita Entrana

$33.99
Skirt steak with pico de gallo sauce and side of mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Salmon a la Parrilla con Vegetables photo

Salmon a la Parrilla con Vegetables

$29.99
Grilled Atlantic salmon with grilled vegetables and fresh avocado relish.
Paella al Azafran con Frutos de Mar photo

Paella al Azafran con Frutos de Mar

$37.99
Spanish rice with shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels in a saffron sauce.

Argentinian Style Ribeye

$29.99
Grilled ribeye topped with chimichurri mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.

Appetizers

Assorted Jumbo Shrimp

Choose from the following: fire grilled, tandoori, tempura, garlic & lime, beer battered, BBQ, sesame, coconut, Cajun, red curry and southwestern served with a sauce to match

Savory Lump Crab Cakes

Served with a tarragon béarnaise

Empanadas

Served with a chili sauce

Asian Skewered Beef

Served with a cilantro peanut sauce

Italian Style Meatballs

Served in a tomato sauce

Swedish Style Meatballs

Served in a cream sauce

Miniature Cheeseburger

Served on brioche buns

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

Served with a soy dip

Mushroom Vol-au-Vent

Assorted Miniature Pizzas

With assorted toppings

Herb Crusted Baby Lamb Chops

Served medium rare with mango mint chutney

Beef, Shrimp or Chicken Quesadilla

With sour cream and salsa

Marinated Steak Bites

With melted gruyere cheese on a garlic crostini

Pings In A Blanket

With a raspberry coulee

Miniature Baked Brie

Topped with basil and sun-dried tomato crème fraiche

Platters Baskets

Executive Luncheon Platters

Roasted filet mignon, grilled shrimp, sesame chicken and seasonal vegetables, served with a horseradish cream sauce, cocktail sauce and spicy peanut sauce on the side home made flat bread and brioche buns.

International Cheese Platter

International and domestic cheeses served with assorted flatbreads and crackers

Artisan Cheese Platter

International and domestic goat, cow and sheep’s milk cheeses served with quince paste, fig & almond loaf, nuts, grapes, assorted flatbreads and crackers

Fresh Fruit Platter

A seasonal selection of elegantly cut fresh fruit

Assorted Melon Plater

Sliced honeydew, cantaloupe & watermelon garnished with red & green grapes

Vegetable Crudités

Served with a dip of your choice

Assorted Grilled Vegetable Platter

Lightly marinated with E.V.O.O and balsamic reduction fresh vegetables

New York Deli Platter

Roast beef, smoked turkey, salsa turkey, corned beef, salami & black forest ham, assorted sliced cheeses and salads, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles, assorted breads and dressings

Florentine Basket

Skewers of fire grilled shrimp, rosemary grilled chicken, grilled baby zucchini, sun dried tomatoes and chunks of parmesan Reggiano cheese

Chicken Finger Basket

Medley of coconut dusted, sesame crusted and pecan coated chicken fingers served with honey mustard and coconut dipping sauces

Dips

Authentic Mexican Salsa, Guacamole, hummus, tzatziki, baba ganouch, ranch, blue cheese, black beans salsa, white bean puree and roasted red pepper served with assorted breads, vegetables and corn chips bliss potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, fresh basil and mustard vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Artistic Cuisine Catering offers a great selection of sandwiches made with our delicious homemade bread. Here are just a few: Minimum order 1 Dozen

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast

With roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes served with a pesto dressing

Chicken Salad

Poached chicken with celery, onions, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes

Pesto Cajun Chicken

Pesto Cajun Chicken

Grilled Lemon Chicken

With romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing

Fresh Turkey Breast

Lettuce, tomato and a light mayonnaise dressing

Italian Hero

Genoa salami, smoked turkey, black forest ham, American and swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and roasted red peppers with an Italian herb dressing Prosciutto Di Parma with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and arugula

Cajun Shrimp Salad

With scallions, red peppers, celery and Cajun mayonnaise

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Fresh Albacore tuna salad served in whole wheat bread

Italian Sausage & Pepper

With sautéed onions

Corned Beef

On fresh bread with hot mustard

Flank Steak

With caramelized onions

Ham and American Cheese

Baby greens, plum tomatoes and Dijon mustard

Grilled Vegetables

With freshly sliced tomatoes

Homemade Mozzarella & Tomato

With roasted red peppers, basil and Kalamata olive tapenade

Avocado, Mango &Tomatoes

With alfalfa sprouts and a cilantro vinaigrette

Herbed Focaccia & Goat Cheese

Red onions, roasted red peppers and fresh basil

Herb Crusted Portobello

With tomato, sprouts, arugula and roasted red peppers

Chicken Dishes

Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Oven Roasted with fresh rosemary

Grilled Marinated Chicken

With a charred Tomato basil vinaigrette

Grilled Sesame Chicken

With spicy peanut sauce

Chicken Francais

Battered breast with shallots, parsley, lemon & white wine

Chicken Marsala

Sautéed with shallots & topped with a wild mushroom, marsala wine sauce

Chicken Piccata

With white wine, capers, parsley and lemon

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded cutlet, marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella

Chicken Roulade

Chicken cutlet rolled and filled with spinach, provolone cheese and roasted red peppers served with a spicy tomato mayonnaise dressing

Chicken Florentine

Chicken with sautéed spinach & fresh mozzarella cream sauce

Chicken Provençale

With artichoke hearts, onions, tomatoes and white wine

Stuffed Chicken Paillard

With prosciutto di parma, asparagus and parmesan

Chicken Stir Fry

With crushed peanuts, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions & crumbled gorgonzola

Southern Fried Chicken

Battered and served with a chipotle BBQ sauce

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Lightly smoked &basted with homemade BBQ sauce

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Served with blistered grape tomatoes and onions

Lemon Roasted Chicken

Marinated chicken breast with tarragon and lemon zest

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

Mojito Marinated Chicken

Citrus, cumin, garlic and onions

Chicken Milanesa

Breaded chicken breast with chopped arugula, tomato, basil and garlic

Chicken Cacciatore

Tomato, mushroom, onions, garlic and wine

Fried Chicken Tenders

Served with a honey mustard dip

Chicken Kebab

Skewered grilled chicken and vegetables with spicy orange glaze

Chicken Scampi

Breaded and topped with lemon, butter and garlic

Miso Glazed Chicken Breast

Salads

Mixed Salad

Baby greens, cucumbers, tomato, onion and homemade sweet balsamic vinaigrette dressing topped with caramelized walnuts.

Baby Arugula

Roasted beets, goat cheese & sherry shallot vinaigrette.

Classic Caesar Salad

With homemade croutons and shaved parmesan.

Grilled Chicken Caesar

Vegetable Salad

Assorted Steamed vegetables with a champagne vinaigrette.

Baby Spinach Salad

Baby spinach, goat cheese, warm bacon dressing, onions, croutons and balsamic reduction.

Spinach & Grilled Artichokes

With chick peas, tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola.

Greek Salad

Spinach, romaine, mushrooms, black olives, red onion and feta cheese.

State Fair Potato Salad

With sweet Pickles, onion, celery and hard-boiled egg.

Herb Roasted Potato Salad

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Roasted Asparagus & Arugula Salad

With a Shallot Vinaigrette

Tropical Quinoa Salad

Mango, papaya, pineapple, red pepper, onion & lemon

Hearts of Palms Salad

Hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, tomato & olives with our homemade sweet balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Sicilian Salad

Romaine lettuce, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes & roasted peppers with aged balsamic

Mediterranean Salad

Artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, hearts of palm and olives

AC Chopped Salad

Crispy romaine, corn, red peppers, bacon, goat cheese, green onions, olives and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette

Classic Cobb Salad

Chicken, bacon, tomato, carrots, egg and shredded cheddar cheese

Traditional Cole Slaw Salad

Traditional Macaroni Salad

Pasta

Pasta Primavera

With fresh seasonal vegetables

Pasta Marinara

Tomato, onion, garlic and basil

Penne Arrabiatta

With a spicy fresh tomato and basil sauce

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

Sun dried tomatoes and garlic

Baked Ziti

Mozzarella, ricotta and tomato sauce also available with meat

Penne alla Vodka

Vodka, cream and tomato sauce

Pasta Caponata

Eggplant, onion, capers, garlic and fresh herbs

Fettucine Alfredo

Roasted garlic, parmesan and cream

Greek Pasta Salad

With feta cheese, spinach, olives and onions

Rigatoni Pasta Salad

Fresh asparagus, red onion, tomato and lemon zest

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Sharp cheddar cheese and scallions

Penne Pasta Salad

With tomato, basil, garlic and mozzarella

Four Cheese Ravioli

Linguine

With white clam sauce and fresh clams

Lasanga (Vegetables, Meat or Chicken)

With ricotta and mozzarella cheese

Fusilli Provençale

Plum tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, garlic, fresh herbs and white wine

Fusilli Pasta

With broccoli, sun dried tomatoes and roasted garlic cream sauce

Meatball Rigatoni

With veal or beef meatballs

Homemade Spinach Gnocchi

With roasted creamy tomato sauce
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