Summer Restaurant Week Menus August 5th through Sunday August 21st

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK EXTENDED

Sotto Sopra Restaurant

Summer Restaurant Week Menu*

Lunch & Dinner

Friday, August 5^th through Sunday, August 21st

^{Make your reservations now 410 625 0534 or use www.Opentable.com} 

Three Course Lunch - $20.11

11:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Monday through Saturday

First Course (choice of one)

Soup of the Day

La Nostra Insalata

Bitter greens/dill/shaved fennel/Parmigiano/ champagne vinegar-Dijon dressing

Arugula con Prosciutto e Melone

Fresh baby arugula/ cantaloupe  /Parma ham/ Pecorino Toscano/ spicy honey vinaigrette

Insalata alla Cesare

Caesar salad

Panzanella Toscana

Heirloom tomatoes/ focaccia bread/ European cucumbers/ Pantelleria capers/ Pecorino Toscano

Polipetti in Guazzetto con Polenta

Stewed baby octopus/ fresh polenta

Polenta Fritta Bergamot

Fried polenta/ truffle sea salt/ caper aioli.

Optional: Speck (smoked ham) Add $5

Second Course (choice of one)

Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Spaghetti with tomato/ onion/ pancetta

Rigatoni alle Melanzane e Mozzarella

Rigatoni pasta/ roasted eggplants/ fresh mozzarella

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra

Fresh pappardelle/ smoked mozzarella/fresh tomato sauce

Hamburger d’Agnello con Mostarda di Pomodoro

Lamb burger with tomato mostarda/ melted Gruyère / French fries/ pita bread

Cozze Saltate al Curry e Latte di Cocco

Sautéed mussels/ Indian curry/ coconut milk / leeks

Risotto of the Day

Panino di Vegetali alla Griglia

Grilled vegetable panino/ goat cheese/ watercress pesto

Panino con Pollo alla Griglia

Grilled chicken panino/ roasted sweet corn/ heirloom tomato

Salmone con Fregola alle Olive e Arancie

Pan seared salmon/ olive fregola sarda/ melted red onion/ lobster tangerine essence

Third Course (choice of one)

Tiramisu

Fresh Fruit Salad/Vanilla Ice Cream

Pistachio-Chocolate Crème Brûlée

*menu items subject to change due to availability of product - no other promotions or discounts are applicable during the Restaurant Week promotion

Three Course Dinner - $35.10

Starting at 5:30 p.m.Mon – Sat /  5:00 p.m. Sundays

First Course (choice of one)

Soup of the Day

La Nostra Insalata

Bitter greens/dill/shaved fennel/Parmigiano/ Champagne vinegar-Dijon dressing

Insalata alla Cesare con Carta di Musica

Romaine salad/ thin wafer basket/ Caesar dressing

Panzanella Toscana

Heirloom tomatoes/ focaccia bread/ European cucumbers/ Pantelleria capers/ Pecorino Toscano

Insalata Caprese con Mozzarella di Bufala Campana e Pesche

Heirloom tomatoes/ Buffalo mozzarella/ super Tuscan olive oil/ fleur de sel/ grilled peaches

Flat Bread of the Day

Polipetti in Guazzetto con Polenta

Stewed baby octopus/ fresh polenta

Polenta Fritta Bergamot

Fried polenta/ truffle sea salt/ caper aioli

Optional: speck ( smoked ham) add $5

Crostini ai Funghi con Aioli al Limon

Wild mushroom crostini/ Tuscan bread/ lemon aioli

Cozze Saltate al Curry e Latte di Cocco

Sauteed mussels/ Indian curry/ coconut milk / leeks

Prosciutto Di Parma con Mozzarella e Pomodori

Parma prosciutto/ Parmesan basket/ mozzarella/ tomatoes

 Second Course (choice of one)

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra

Homemade pappardelle pasta/ fresh tomato sauce/ smoked mozzarella

Gnocchi di Ricotta al Pesto e Pomodoro con Ricotta Salata

Ricotta gnocchi/ pesto-cream sauce/ tomatoes/ salty ricotta

Fracobolli di Ricotta e Spinaci

Homemade ricotta- spinach stamps/ fresh tomato sauce

Fettuccine alla Bolognese Sfilettata di Coda di Bue e Costolette

Oxtail/ short rib ragu with fettuccine/ lemon crème fresh

Spaghetti neri Alla Chitarra con Ragu di Gamberi di Fiume e Porcini

Squid ink spaghetti chitarra/ crawfish/ crab/ porcini mushroom cream sauce

Stracceti di Funghi Selvatici

Straccetti pasta/ wild mushroom sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto/ Truffle Butter

Optional: Ossobuco alla Milanese add $15

Pollo al Burro Aromatizzato Cotto in Padella con Carote e Patate Novella

Smart chicken /pan seared/ caramelized field carrots/ roasted fingerling potatoes/

(Christian specialty)

Delmonico di Manzo  Add $10

Espresso rub beef Delmonico ribeye/ potato lasagna/ broccolini/ barolo reduction

Braised Medallion of Elysian Lamb

Green lentil stew/ chorizo/ fava bean infused potatoes

Confit D’Anatra Add $5

Muscovy Duck leg confit/ tomato broth/ fava beans/ celery root puree / French beans

Cioppino di Aragosta

Lobster broth/ scallops/mussels/clams/grouper /salmon/fennel/ Tuscan bread

Salmone con Fregola alle Olive e Arancie

Pan seared Chilean salmon/ olive fregola sarda/ melted red onion/ lobster tangerine essence

Dentice Saltato in Padella

Sauteed grouper/ composed summer salad: porcini, peaches, corn & sweet cherry tomato

Third Course (choice of one)

Tiramisu

Vanilla Panna Cotta

with fresh cherries-toasted coriander compote

Pistachio/Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Gianduia Pot du Crème

Ice Cream and Sorbet of the Day

*menu items subject to change due to availability of product - no other promotions or discounts are applicable during the Restaurant Week promotion

Benchmark Wine Tasting - Rosé - Thursday, August 18th

BENCHMARK WINE TASTING SERIES

Rosé

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Benchmark: n. a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made.

Chris Clune

  Sotto Sopra’s sommelier is kicking off his 2^nd Benchmark Wine Tasting series.  Each month, a specific grape variety or types, like Super Tuscans will be selected. The wines tasted will represent the first AND best examples from award winning vineyards around the world.

Thursday, August 18, 2011: Rosé. The tasting will start at 6:00 PM sharp, and all who attend will receive 20% off dinner that evening. There will be lite bites to accompany the tasting.

$25 per person

(tax and gratuity not included).

Reservation only. Space is limited.
410-625-0534 

SAVE THE DATES

THURSDAYS

September 15^th, 2011. Syrah - $30

October 20^th, 2011. Malbec - $30

November 17^th, 2011. Super Tuscans - $40

December 15^th, 2011.Champagne vs Sparkling Wine - $30

August 28th Opera Night

August Opera Night

Five Course Italian Dinner & Live Opera Performances

Sunday, August 28^th – 6:00 PM

Reservations – 410.625.0534

We have created a menu for the August Opera Night that is bursting with the flavors and tastes of the summer garden.  Our singers are bursting with song, your favorite arias that tell the stories of lives and loves both won and lost. Hear their amazing voices as they envelop Sotto Sopra’s 19^th century dining room.

The acoustics are amazing, the singers engaging and the food---aah, the food reflects the deft hand that is Italian.

PERFORMERS

Karen Myers, Soprano

Paul McIlvaine, Tenor

Tom Hetrick, Piano

MENU

Farmer Cucumber Gazpacho

Tuscan olive oil / blue crab relish

Local Tomato Risotto

Braised baby octopus/ sunburst tomatoes/ capers/ pine nuts

Watermelon, Prosecco & Mint Sorbet

Grilled Halibut with Apricot and Fennel

Summer corn couscous/ lime/ sage/ hot peppers/mortadella lardoons

Torta Sabbiosa di Mantua

Rosemary sand cake/summer berries/ whipped zabaglione

  

58 per person

Includes five course dinner and entertainment

(not included-beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations:  410 625 0534

Save the Dates:  Future Opera Nights

Sundays: September 25^th, October 23^rd, November 20^th and December 18^th

no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event

Benchmark Wine Tasting - Sauvignon Blanc - Thursday, July 21st

BENCHMARK WINE TASTING SERIES

Sauvignon Blanc

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Christopher Clune

Benchmark: n. a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made.

Christopher Clune, Sotto Sopra’s sommelier is kicking off his 2^nd Benchmark Wine Tasting series.  Each month, a specific grape variety or types, like Super Tuscans will be selected. The wines tasted will represent the first AND best examples from award winning vineyards around the world.

Thursday, July 21st, 2011: Sauvignon Blanc. The tasting will start at 6:00 PM sharp, and all who attend will receive 20% off dinner that evening. There will be lite bites to accompany the tasting.

$25 per person

(tax and gratuity not included).

Reservation only. Space is limited.
410-625-0534 

SAVE THE DATES

THURSDAYS

August 18^th, 2011. Rosé - $25

September 15^th, 2011. Syrah - $30

October 20^th, 2011. Malbec - $30

November 17^th, 2011. Super Tuscans - $40

December 15^th, 2011.Champagne vs Sparkling Wine - $30

From Field to Table Video

July Opera Night - Sunday July 24th

 OPERA NIGHT

6 course Italian dinner & live opera performances

SUNDAY, JULY 24TH – 6 P.M.

Reservations:  410 625 0534

 

Join us for a squisito (exquisite) six course dinner and the live performances of opera’s most beloved arias for a evening of great song, delectable edibles and memorable times with family and friends.  Our historic building, high ceilings and tile floors seem to be the perfect acoustics for these fine voices.  Our food, decor and service will transport you out of Baltimore to Milan where opera, fine food and fashion reign supreme.  

Don’t let anyone tell you different – summer in the city is great – Dine Downtown

PERFORMERS

Karen Myers, Soprano

Paul McIlvaine, Tenor

Andrew Stewart, Piano

MENU

Chilled Plum Soup

eggplant polpette, red wine syrup, pickled peppercorn and capers

Calamari and Watermelon Insalata

local hot peppers ,mint, squash blossom, white balsamic

Maki Fresh Mozzarella

local cherry tomatoes, fresh cherries, sage, summer greens, oil and vinegar

Escargot Bolognese

porcini linguini, trumpet mushrooms, tomato confit

Pan Seared Scallop

sweet corn ravioli, local peppers,chanterelle mushroom ragout, corn bisque

Sour Cream Beignets

grilled peach, sage ice cream

58 per person

Includes six course dinner and entertainment

(not included-beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations:  410 625 0534

 no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event

Nebbiolo - Benchmark Wine Tasting - June 16th

BENCHMARK WINE TASTING – NEBBIOLO

Thursday, June 16^th – 6 p.m.

410.625.0534 -reservations

Chris Clune

 Benchmark: n. a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made.

This ends sommelier, Christopher Clune’s Benchmark Wine Series that has focused on a specific grape variety. The wines tasted will represent the first AND best examples of that grape, from award winning vineyards around the world.

Thursday, June 16 ~ Nebbiolo The tasting will start at 6:00 PM sharp, and all who attend will receive 20% off dinner that evening. There will be lite bites to accompany the tasting.

$30 per person

(tax and gratuity not included).

Reservation only. Space is limited.
410-625-0534 

Opera Night - Sunday, June 26th

 OPERA NIGHT

6 course Italian dinner & live opera performances

SUNDAY, JUNE 26^TH – 6 P.M.

Reservations:  410 625 0534

 

Join us for a squisito (exquisite) six course dinner and the live performances of opera’s most beloved arias for a evening of great song, delectable edibles and memorable times with family and friends.  Our historic building, high ceilings and tile floors seem to be the perfect acoustics for these fine voices.  Our food, decor and service will transport you out of Baltimore to Milan where opera, fine food and fashion reign supreme.  

PERFORMERS

Karen Myers, Soprano

Paul McIlvaine, Tenor

Tom Hetrick, Piano

MENU

Aged Beef Crudo

smoked potato, blackberries, spicy corn vinaigrette

Warm Tomato Gazpacho

calamari cake, local peppers and chorizo insalata

Grilled Lamb Spare Ribs

farmhouse cucumber raita, roasted garbanzo beans, preserved lemon, fresh mint, black pepper lacquer

Love Letter Pasta

local charred tomato and salt cod, local chilies, basil, olio verde

Beef Brisket

grilled local green beans, spicy figs, cauliflower soufflé, saba

Gorgonzola Semi Freddo

summer cherries, walnut brittle, aged balsamic

58 per person

Includes six course dinner and entertainment

(not included-beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations:  410 625 0534

Mother's Day At Sotto Sopra - Sunday, May 8th

MOTHER'S DAY

Sunday, May 8th

noon to 9 p.m.

Sotto Sopra Restaurant will be open on Mother's Day from noon to 9 p.m. serving our regular dinner menu and specials.  We hope you will bring your family and enjoy Mother's Day Italian Style.

Reservations highly suggested:  410 625 0534

Sotto Sopra supports the Red Devils Thursday, May 5th

SOTTO SOPRA  

SUPPORTS 

 

Thursday, May 5th - Open Reservations 

Dine at Sotto Sopra on Thursday, May 5th and a portion of the evening proceeds will be donated to the Red Devils.

The Red Devils funds services to improve quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families. The emotional and physical impact of this disease may make some of the things  

we take for granted almost impossible: 

• House cleaning
• Getting to doctor appointments
• Preparing family meals
• Fun

Call for Reservations:  410 625 0534 

Benchmark Wine Tasting - Cabernet - May 19th

Chris Clune

Benchmark: n. a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made.

Each month sommelier, Christopher Clune, will focus on a specific grape variety. The wines tasted will represent the first AND best examples of that grape, from award winning vineyards around the world.

May 19, 2011 ~ Cabernet The tasting will start at 6:00 PM sharp, and all who attend will receive 20% off dinner that evening. There will be lite bites to accompany the tasting.

$30 per person (tax and gratuity not included).

Reservation only. Space is limited.
410-625-0534 

SAVE THE DATES

June 16, 2011 Nebbiolo

Weekly Specials - April 13th through April 16th

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Wednesday, April 13th through Saturday, April 16th

We are bringing in beautiful pure bread Elysian lamb from Pennsylvania - 60 pounds for your dining pleasure.  Also on our special menu you will find a beet and zucchini carpaccio with house-made gravlax and a wild board stew with chestnut fettuccine.  

Check out our other specials for the week below:

  

ZUPPA E INSALATE 

       Applewood-Smoked Tomato Bisque

 smoked bacon, aged cheddar, brioche crouton, sage brown butter 11

Artichoke Bisque

 smoked lobster/ naval orange salad/ sage butter 13

Spring Rabbit Minestrone

 spring peas/ morels/ Swiss chard/ Parmesan broth 12

The Ultimate Crostino from Heaven!

Vin Santo marinated chicken liver mousse/ house-made Moscovy duck pastrami 16

Head-on Tiger Shrimp

 sautéed avocado/guacamole/ pico de gallo alla William 13

Quail Under a Brick

 chorizo/dates/ fennel/ tangerine/ rhubarb vinaigrette/ arugula/ gorgonzola 15

Flat Bread

 candied chestnuts/ sage/manchego cheese/ Clementines 14

Burrata in Insalata

 Fresh Burrata from Puglia, Italy/ one of the best cheeses of Italy/ field greens 13

                 

Prosciutto San Daniele DOP

“The Ferrari” of Italian prosciutto / aged 22 months/ artichokes/ tuscan bread 17

    Sardine Fritte Con Crescione e Salsa Tartara

 Portuguese sardines/fried/ sautéed watercress/ tartar aioli 14

Spring Lamb Tartare

 quail egg/ pain brioche/ garlic aioli 12

PASTE E RISOTTI

Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi

 lamb ragu/ dill crème fraiche  24

Homemade Cheese Tortelli

 royal trumpet mushroom truffle butter / rutabaga pear sauce / basil oil 25

Crispy Home-made Pastrami Spiced Duck Breast/ Rye Risotto

tender cabbage/ baby carrots/ pea tendrils/ gribiche/ caraway juice 24

Tomato Risotto

 branzino roll/ pesto sauce 26

Risotto tartufato ai funghi con Ossobuco

 wild mushroom/ truffle risotto / Ossobuco Milanese 38

Risotto Tartufato ai Funghi con Gamba D’anatra

 wild mushroom/ truffle risotto / duck leg confit 32

            PESCE                   

Pan-seared Wild Chilean Salmon

 olive fregola sarda/ melting red onions/ lobster tangerine essence 29

Pan-Seared Halibut

 mustard smoked cream/ arugola pesto/ pumpkin lasagna/ asparagus 32

FROM THE GRILL

European Branzino 1.5 lb  34

 with sides add  6

Opera Night - May 22nd

Sotto Sopra's

OPERA NIGHT

Sunday, May 22nd  - 6 p.m.

Six Course Dinner and Live Opera Performances

reservations required - 410 625 0534

 

Join us for a wonderful six course dinner and the live performances of  opera's most beloved arias for a evening of great song, delectable edibles and good times with family and friends.  Our historic building, high ceilings and tile floors seem to be the perfect acoustics for these fine voices.  Our food, decor and service will transport you out of Baltimore to Milan where opera, fine food and fashion reign supreme.  

PERFORMERS

Karen Myers, Soprano

Paul McIlvaine, Tenor

Tom Hetrick, Piano

MENU

Beet and Zucchini Carpaccio

cured salmon, grapefruit, dill, cider pickled red onion

White Asparagus Puree

 crab stuffed morels, fried sage, sherry syrup

Sweet Corn Cocktail  

with lobster cannoli

Salt Cod Gnocchi

with buttered ramps and bottarga

Braised Lamb Shank

preserved lemon and eggplant relish,

roast almond couscous, harissa broth

Polenta French Toast

 sweet corn gelato, candied bacon, amaretto syrup

COST

58 Per Person

includes six course dinner and live opera performances

excludes drinks, tax and gratuity

Call for reservations 410 625 0534 

Our next Opera Night is June 26th
 SAVE THE DATE

Sotto Sopra Restaurant

405 N. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

In and Out Farm Fresh 2 Course Lunches - just $20

Chef Riccardo Bosio with his farmers market purchases

Spring is here and so are  Sotto Sopra’s  In and Out Farm Fresh lunches, an Italian inspired two course lunch for $20 (includes coffee or iced tea) with regular changing menus reflecting what’s just in from the farm.  Choose from a soup or salad as your first course and multiple options on your entrees for a fast, delicious, farm fresh main course.  Craving a little more with lunch, get a glass of wine OR dessert for just $6 additional. 

Why In and Out? It is Sotto Sopra’s goal to offer you a really high quality lunch, well prepared that allows you to be in and out, back to work within the hour. 

Dine in or weather permitting, dine al fresco.  Lunches at Sotto Sopra are Monday through Saturday starting at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. 

Walk, Ride or Drive

Sotto Sopra is located at 405 N. Charles Street on the FREE Purple circulator line- use exit 305 at Pleasant Street at Charles or exit 316 at Mulberry at St. Paul Street.  Metered street parking is available on both sides of Charles Street, Franklin and Mulberry.  With spring in the air walking is even a better option.

Reservations are suggested – call 410 625 0534 or use www.opentable.com.  Follow Sotto Sopra Restaurant on Facebook or on Twitter @sottosopra.