Gran Caffe L'Aquila Menu

A thinly pounded carpaccio of Italy's permeir seafood product. the red shrimp of Mazara. Topped with Lago di Garda DOP olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, micro greens, & a hint of fresh squeezed lemon.

Venetian tapas sampler featuring local Asiago cheese, Italian olives, chilled marinated baby shrimp & calamari, served with fire grilled country bread rubbed with garlic & extra virgin olive oil.

Lasagna of Carnivale featuring hand rolled & stretched pasta sheets layered with ricotta, sausage, meatballs, eggs, bechamel, tomato, salami & topped with an Asiago-Mozzarella crust.

Venice's most famous specialty. Calf's liver sauteed with slow cooked caramelized onions in a Raboso wine sauce. Accompanied by polenta fasoi.

Iconic soup of Abruzzo featuring vegetables, legumes, & different pastas with accents of pancetta & aromatic herbs. Vegetables include : zucchini, leeks, onion, celery, carrots, spinach, & tomato Legumes include: lentil, chickpea, red lentil, cicerchie (wild chickpea), cannelini, borlotti, & farro Pastas include: Tagliolini, Fusilli, Fettuccine, Pappardelle, Pici, Chitarra, & Spaghetti

Endive, arugula, radicchio, and lemon vinaigrette.

Kale, romaine, focaccia, and creamy parmigiano dressing.

Baby greens, pear, grapes, dried cherries, pine nuts, caprino (goat) cheese, and shallot vinaigrette.

Chilled seafood salad, shrimp, calamari, scungilli, scallops served with fresh lemon

Greens, tomato, cucumber, Tropea onion, red onion, fresh basil, crostini, balsamic

All cheeses from North to South including: Capra (Goat Cheese from Campania) Cave Aged Caciocavallo (Cows Milk Cheese from Molise) Pecorino Romana (Sheeps Milk Cheese from Lazio) Parmigiano-Reggiano (Cows Milk Cheese from Emilia) Fontina (Cows Milk Cheese from Valle D'Aosta) Gorgonzola (Cows Milk Cheese from Lombardia) Served with Strawberry & Fig Marmalades, grapes, & Crostini

A Southern Italian Cheese Tasting featuring: Capra ( Campagna) Cave Aged Cacaiocavallo (Molise) Pecorino Romano (Lazio) Served with Fig Marmalade, Abruzzo Cherry Blossom Honey, Grapes, & Crostini

A Northern Italian Cheese tasting including: Parmigiano- Reggiano (Emilia) Fontina (Valle D'Aosta) Gorgonzola (Lombardia) Served with Fig Marmalade, Cherry Blossom Honey, Grapes, & Crostini

Tasting of Prosciutto Di Parma, Ventricina Abruzzese, Mortadella Bologna & Bresaola served with crostini

The gold standard of Prosciutto! Aged months served with olives and crostini

Spicy salami imported from Abruzzo. Served with olives & crostini.

Recla P.G.I., smoked then air dried weeks. Served with parmigiano crostini, olives, and greens.

Rovagnati P.G.I., Artisan Ham with pistachio. Served with parmigiano crostini, olives, and greens.

Super Lean Beef Prosciutto served underneath a refreshing salad of arugula, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano & Grape Tomatoes

Buffalo Mozzarella imported from Campania served your choice of topping! Caprese Eggplant Caponata Roasted Pepper Caponata Cauliflower Caponata or Tomato & Prosciutto di Parma

Burrata Mozzarella imported from Puglia served with your favorite topping Caprese Eggplant Caponata Roasted Pepper Caponata Cauliflower Caponata or Tomato & Prosciutto di Parma

Aged mozzarella oven baked then topped with Prosciutto di Parma served with toasted bread.

Choose one of our classic artisanal D.O.P. Panini's Made fresh daily! Order individual or half tray size. Having a group of friends over? Try our assorted Panino Tray!

Three Sicilian rice balls, veal, and pork ragu, peas, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. ()

Flash fried Roman style artichokes, served with fresh squeezed lemon

Italian eggplant layered & stacked with, fresh ricotta, fior di latte mozzarella, and tomato sauce.

Grilled Puglian octopus with lemon citrus accent

Mascarpone infused Italian crabcake with cucumber salad.

Fresh mussels, garlic, tomato, pepperoncino

Choose your favorite topping bruschetta, or choose the kit and make your own all served on grilled casereccio bread.

Semolina crusted calamari, shrimp, zucchini

Hand rolled water and flour fusili pasta tossed in a slow cooked veal, pork, & lamb tomato ragù topped with shavings of Capretto artisanal cheese

Guitar Pasta, tomato, Guanciale (Italian bacon), onion, Pecorino Romano

Veal braciole, wild boar meatballs, sausage, and lamb in a tomato sauce with flour and water hand rolled Fusilli Cilentani pasta.

Handmade with potato, and ricotta, fontina cream, and wild mushrooms.

Jumbo rigatoni, yellow datterino tomato, garlic, and parmigiano.

Egg ribbon pasta, Northern Italian cream sauce, speck, peas, shaved Parmigiano

Wide ribbon pasta, slow cooked pork, veal, lamb, and chicken (pulled off the bone) ragu.

Homemade petite ravioli stuffed with veal, pork, onion, and aromatic herbs topped with a butter, sage, and white truffle sauce.

Fresh monkfish, tomato, garlic, olive, and capers and chitarra pasta

Fresh wild clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and parsley over spaghetti

Fire grilled Scottish salmon, with herb crust, on a cedar plank with roasted potatoes & asparagus

Mediterranean seabass pan roasted with Extra virgin olive oil with fresh lemon. Served with shaved fennel & asparagus

Homemade pasta tubes filled w/ fresh shrimp, crab, branzino, scallops, ricotta, baked with tomato-besciamella

Clams, mussels, calamari, salmon, monkfish, tomato broth, tagliolini pasta

Wild boar & long hot pepper meatballs

Sweet & spicy sausage fire grilled & served with homemade sauerkraut & grain mustard

Free range half chicken roasted under a terracotta brick served with roasted potatoes and asparagus

Lamb-Bacon skewers, side of peperoncino dip

Veal braciole filled with a blend of Italian cheeses & herbs slow cooked for hours for ultimate tenderness and served with tagliatelle pasta, and tomato sugo.

Veal medallions, layered with prosciutto and sage, sautéed in a white wine sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and asparagus

Thin cut fries tossed with parmigiano & truffle

Oven roasted potato wedges seasoned with fresh rosemary.

Sauteed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Roasted Cauliflower with green olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil

Garlic sauteed cremini & portobello mushrooms

Spicy long hots sautéed in garlic and plenty of olive oil

Roasted Sweet Red Peppers

STRACCIATELLA- Whole milk woven with milk chocolate chunks throughout. The Italian Chocolate Chip!

Chocolate covered strawberry

Fiore di latte gelato infused with Amarena cherries from Rome

Imported pistachio from Mount Etna in Sicily

Dark chocolate and milk chocolate imported from Torino infused with hazelnuts from the langhe.

Homemade caramel infused with Sicilian sea salt.

% Dark Chocolate Imported from Torino

House roasted L'aquila blend coffee woven into a magical gelato

VANIGLIA- Italian Vanilla Bean

Sorbet of fresh peach and mango.

Small bottle of San Pellegrino Natural Sparkling Water

All Natural Still Water from the hills of Toscana - Acqua Panna

Organic and created using the aroma of Madagascar ginger, Galvanina Ginger Ale is recognizable thanks to its delicate fragrance and the spicy and pungent yet sweet flavor of this root from the Far East.

Indian black tea leaves are the basis of the exclusive formula and selected blend of the finest San Benedetto tea ever. Indian Black tea is a premium experience that involves all the senses with its rich and intense aroma, enclosed in a hand-drawn glass casket with golden reflections that is inspired by the elegant curves of ancient oriental perfumes.

Indian black tea leaves are the basis of the exclusive formula and selected blend of the finest San Benedetto tea ever. Indian Black tea is a premium experience that involves all the senses with its rich and intense aroma, enclosed in a hand-drawn glass casket with golden reflections that is inspired by the elegant curves of ancient oriental perfumes.

At St. Agrestis we're Negroni obsessed. From the iconic cocktail's history to its many variations, we believe the Negroni is the world’s greatest cocktail. That's why we celebrate the Negroni with different ready-to-drink formats, including our award-winning Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni. Produced and bottled by us at our Brooklyn, NY distillery, the Phony Negroni is made with non-GMO, organic ingredients. With nuanced notes of piney citrus and florals, it drinks with the same bitterness drinkers of the classic cocktail expect. A touch of carbonation is also added to help mimic the bite that alcohol typically provides. Made ready to drink, all you need is a bottle opener to enjoy the same award-winning beverage served at countless Michelin-starred restaurants and renowned cocktail bars across the United States, Canada & Japan (with more destinations soon). Enjoy chilled straight from the bottle or over ice with an orange twist.

The Blood Orange is a variety of orange with crimson, almost-blood-colored flesh. The fruit is roughly the same size as an average orange, but sometimes can be smaller or larger; its skin is usually pitted, but can be smooth. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanin, a family of antioxidant pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Blood oranges have a unique flavor profile compared to other oranges, being distinctly raspberry-like in addition to the usual citrus notes. The arancia rossa di Sicilia (red orange of Sicily) has protected geographical status.

Artisanal Orange Soda

Italain Bergamot Soda- Super refreshing, super tart, delightful!

Artisanal Lemon Soda

Organic Lemon Iced Tea

Artisanal Italian Aperitivo - Typically consumed before a meal to cleanse the palate.

Artisanal aperitivo beverage Typically consumed before a meal to cleanse your palate

Step into the world of pure apricot essence with Podere Francesco single-ingredient juice, meticulously crafted from Podere Francesco's farm in Abruzzo using a specific medium-late variety known for its fragrant, low-fiber fruit. With a vibrant color reminiscent of ripe apricots, each sip delivers a balance of strong sour notes and natural sweetness, accompanied by the typical bouquet of an apricot orchard. Slightly pulpy in consistency, it is a versatile addition to your culinary creations. Enjoyed on its own as a refreshing drink or as a base for cocktails, smoothies, and refreshing drinks, or enhance marinades, dressings, and desserts with its rich apricot flavor.

Experience the pure essence of Fuji apples with Podere Francesco's Apple Juice, a testament to the d'Elpidio family's dedication to quality. Sourced from their orchards in Abruzzo, Italy, these apples are grown at the foot of the hill, where temperature fluctuations between day and night enhance their natural sweetness. The result is a juice that is remarkably sweet, without the need for added sugars or artificial ingredients. This bright yellow juice boasts a slight sour note, balanced by the inherent sweetness of Fuji apples. The bouquet is fresh and intense, reflecting the ripe fruit from which it is derived. With a slightly pulpy and grainy consistency, this juice captures the true essence of Fuji apples, offering a pure and authentic taste of nature.

Savor the essence of ripe pears with Podere Francesco Pear Juice, a delightful blend that captures the freshly harvested fruit. This juice is akin to sipping a pear smoothie, with a texture that is delightfully grainy and a flavor that is elegantly honeyed. Harvested at the peak of ripeness, the pears lend a predominantly sweet note to the juice, complemented by an intense bouquet that is typical of this beloved fruit. The d'Elpidio family's commitment to quality is evident in every bottle of Pear Juice, which contains only one ingredient: the finest pears from their orchards in Abruzzo, Italy. Free from water, sugar, preservatives, or citric acid, this juice offers a pure and authentic taste of nature.

Discover the essence of Abruzzo with Podere Francesco's Montepulciano Grape Juice, a rich and flavorful tribute to the region's history and intensity. This juice is not only a delicious treat but also a powerhouse of antioxidants and polyphenols, providing a perfect start to your day with a burst of energy. Crafted from fully ripened Montepulciano grapes grown on the d'Elpidio family's orchards, this juice contains only one ingredient: the fruit itself. With no added water, sugar, preservatives, or citric acid, you can enjoy the pure and natural taste of Montepulciano grapes. The juice boasts an intense ruby red color with a slight blue note, a taste that is slightly sour yet sweet, and a smooth consistency.

Artisanal Chinotto Soda (Chinotto is a small bitter orange, smaller than a tangerine)

Italian Tonic with Lemon infusion

Artisanal Lemon-Lime Soda

Artisanal Blood Orange Soda

Espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone crema.

Ladyfingers, wild berries, mascarpone crema.

Nutella and banana brioche bread pudding.

Sicilian sheeps ricotta and candied fruit filling.

Cooked cream with espresso, Italian chocolate, a touch of sambucca.

Roman ricotta & cherry cheesecake

Fresh baked tart filled with homemade custard and topped with seasonal berries.

Raspberry liquore infusion.

Seasonal fruit salad

box of Artisanal cookies made with Gran L'aquila coffee, white chocolate and hazelnuts

Fresh Strawberrries, homemade zabaglione crema

Napoli- (% Arabica + % Robusta)A robust high caffeine Southern Italian dark roast blend with hints of apricot jam, malt and cocoa powder. (This is the definitively the highest caffeine & darkest roast of the group)

L’Aquila- (% Arabica + % Robusta)Our signature medium dark roast blend with notes of dried plum and pan dolce (Ligurian style raisin scone), featuring a dark chocolate finish. (This is a very balanced blend which features moderately high caffeine)

Torino- (% Arabica + % Robusta)Elegant Northern Italian medium roast blend featuring floral notes vanilla, almond and peach. (This coffee is a lighter roast compared to the two above blends with % Arabica allowing for a floral, expressive style )

Roma (Decaf) (% Arabica + % Robusta)- Sensual and complex medium dark roast blend with notes of wild berry, hazelnut & milk chocolate & hazelnut chocolate. (A very balanced blend similar to the L'Aquila blend but leaning more towards milk chocolate, rather than dark chocolate in flavor and naturally decaffeinated using the swiss water method of decaffeination)

Gran Caffe L'Aquila is proud to partner with our good friend, Italian Chocolate Champion, Massimo Carnio to produce an artisanal small batch % fondente chocolate infused with Gran Caffe L'Aquila espresso. Savor the decadent flavor of Gran Caffe L'Aquila espresso in Massimo's world class chocolate.

A rich milk chocolate block with creamy hazelnut grains. Producer Info: Steeped in history since , Majani began in a tiny workshop by Teresina Majani in the city centre of Bologna.

Artisanal chocolate bar featuring dark chocolate blended with orange formed into a chocolate bar by the oldest chocolate producers in Italy.

Historic Chocolate Truffle made in Perugia with Hazelnuts and an alluring blend of Milk Chocolate, dark chocolate and a little love note. Over years ago, a young chocolatier named Luisa Spagnoli fell in love and would wrap romantic notes around the chocolates that she sent to Giovanni, her love, for his inspection. Feel the passionate flavor in each bite. Baci means ‘kiss’ in Italian

A delicious crunchy biscuit made with wheat flour, cane sugar and a creamy heart of Nutella. Turn your break into a delicious experience. Everything you love about a crunchy biscuit with all the creaminess and unique taste of Nutella.

oz bag of Italy's most POPULAR chocolate chip cookie - Enjoy Gocciole!

Authentic soft baked Amaretto cookies baked in L'Aquila Abruzzo exclusively for Gran Caffe L'Aquila

Box of Soft Baked Biscotti infused with fig.

The first hot chocolate served on the Peninsula was served in Torino at the court of Savoy in which is where the history of chocolate on the Italian peninsula begins. We recreate a luxurious hot Chocolate honoring this history featuring our rich, decadent & structured proprietary chocolate blend showcasing poetic notes of citrus flowers, dried berries, molasses & sweet spice. Close your eyes and transport your senses to an Italian chocolate paradise. Gran Caffè L’Aquila Cioccolata Calda is Passione Italiana. Follow these instructions for a rich hot cocoa, or add more powder for an even more decadent chocolate experience ! Pour oz of milk into a small pan. Warm on low heat and slowly whisk in our artisanal chocolate. It’s an all natural product so whisk well to avoid clumping ( Tablespoons for Rich Italian Chocolate, tablespoons for American Style). Continue whisking on low heat until it is creamy and steaming. Enjoy Cioccolata Calda Italiana!

Bonomi's most classic sugar topped puff pastry, good on their own, but great dipped in coffee, milk, tea and confectioner's custard...as a matter of fact, they're always a treat! oz bag.

A must try for chocolate lovers!! A step back in time and chocolate history. The chocolate of Modica is made in small batches following an Aztec recipe brought over by the conquistadors hundreds of years ago in the town of Modica, Sicilia. Originally known as “xocóatl”, a product that the people of Mexico obtained from cocoa beans crushed on a stone called “metate”, which released the cocoa butter and obtain a grainy paste. The process was taught to locals in Modica, without passing to the industrial stage. In cold processing, the cocoa does not pass through the phase of conching: the cocoa paste is processed at ° with added granulated sugar; failing to melt or blend, the sugar gives the chocolate of Modica the characteristic “rough” appearance of the grainy texture. It is made today the same way it has been made for centuries. Enjoy a unique and decadent chocolate experience.

A must try for chocolate lovers!! A step back in time and chocolate history. The chocolate of Modica is made in small batches following an Aztec recipe brought over by the conquistadors hundreds of years ago in the town of Modica, Sicilia. Originally known as “xocóatl”, a product that the people of Mexico obtained from cocoa beans crushed on a stone called “metate”, which released the cocoa butter and obtain a grainy paste. The process was taught to locals in Modica, without passing to the industrial stage. In cold processing, the cocoa does not pass through the phase of conching: the cocoa paste is processed at ° with added granulated sugar; failing to melt or blend, the sugar gives the chocolate of Modica the characteristic “rough” appearance of the grainy texture. It is made today the same way it has been made for centuries. Enjoy a unique and decadent chocolate experience.

A must try for chocolate lovers!! A step back in time and chocolate history. The chocolate of Modica is made in small batches following an Aztec recipe brought over by the conquistadors hundreds of years ago in the town of Modica, Sicilia. Originally known as “xocóatl”, a product that the people of Mexico obtained from cocoa beans crushed on a stone called “metate”, which released the cocoa butter and obtain a grainy paste. The process was taught to locals in Modica, without passing to the industrial stage. In cold processing, the cocoa does not pass through the phase of conching: the cocoa paste is processed at ° with added granulated sugar; failing to melt or blend, the sugar gives the chocolate of Modica the characteristic “rough” appearance of the grainy texture. It is made today the same way it has been made for centuries. Enjoy a unique and decadent chocolate experience.

A must try for chocolate lovers!! A step back in time and chocolate history. The chocolate of Modica is made in small batches following an Aztec recipe brought over by the conquistadors hundreds of years ago in the town of Modica, Sicilia. Originally known as “xocóatl”, a product that the people of Mexico obtained from cocoa beans crushed on a stone called “metate”, which released the cocoa butter and obtain a grainy paste. The process was taught to locals in Modica, without passing to the industrial stage. In cold processing, the cocoa does not pass through the phase of conching: the cocoa paste is processed at ° with added granulated sugar; failing to melt or blend, the sugar gives the chocolate of Modica the characteristic “rough” appearance of the grainy texture. It is made today the same way it has been made for centuries. Enjoy a unique and decadent chocolate experience.

Tozzetti al cioccolato: abruzzo Made biscotti infused with artisanal milk chocolate Tozzetti is the word used in Abruzzo, Umbria & Lazio for biscotti. They are very similar to Tuscan cantucci. Although cantucci are traditionally made with almonds, Tozzetti have various fillings. Here we have a chocolate filled tozzetti. Great on their own or dipping in coffee/tea! Made in L'Aquila, Abruzzo exclusively for Gran Caffe L'Aquila.

A tasting of all three Amedei mini chocolate specialties ( oz mini-bars) Toscano Brown Milk chocolate Toscano Black - % dark chocolate Porcelana-Extra Dark Chocolate % | % Criollo

Amedei Porcelana is a dark chocolate bar made by the Amedei luxury chocolatier of Tuscany, Italy. It is often known as the world's most expensive chocolate. It has won various awards from the "Academy of Chocolate", including "Best Bean to Bar", "Best Dark Chocolate Bar", and the "Golden Bean Award."

The lemon extracted in this cookie yield all that lemon has to offer and its fragrance evokes the brightness of the Mediterranean sea. These crisp biscotti will brighten your spring and your day with its delightful flavor and crisp crunch.