Dinner Menu

The Team at Graffiti’s would like to Congratulate our Chef of The Year!!!!!!!!! Graffiti's Italian Eatery Executive Chef Neil Mather was named the 2009 Ottawa Restaurant Association Chef of the Year. Neil Mather is a talented and dedicated chef who has worked across Canada and the world, including Edmonton, Toronto, the Bahamas and Kenya."He is known as an advocate for hiring and training students and has written and instructed apprentice training programs for, and is an instructor at Algonquin College.” Respected by his culinary team, students and colleagues, Neil's commitment to the future of his profession is evident by his involvement in the community and his active role in the chef association," judges said. Congratulations Chef Neil.

Zuppa
Crab Bisque w/ Chive Foam		$7.99
	Hard shell crab, vegetables & sweet herbs simmered in a seafood & tomato broth. Finished with chive oil & peaked cream.
Zuppa Del Giorno		$5.99
	The Chef’s daily creation.
Minestrone Milanese (Vegetarian)		$5.99
	The Milanese version of this classic Italian soup w/ vegetables, beans & pasta. (As a low carb suggestion, try the Minestrone without the pasta)
Antipasto
Trio of Bruschetta		$7.99
	Crostini w/ a selection of green olive & garlic tapenade, traditional roma tomato w/ basil & fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese, & pureed garbanzo bean w/ lemon & cumin.
Proscuitto Wrapped Shrimp with Sambucca Cream		$12.99
	Prosciutto wrapped shrimps baked in Sambucca cream sauce & served w/ basil crostini.
Housemade Crab Cakes		$9.99
	Blueshell swimming crab lightly dusted w/ fresh seasoned crumbs, pan seared & served w/ baby greens, red pepper coulis & mango salsa.
Crispy Calamari		$9.99
	Calamari dusted w/ Graffiti’s special blend of herbs & spices, quick fried until tender & served w/ fresh lemon & chipotle pepper mayonnaise.
Risotto ‘al’ Fungi		$8.99
	Classic risotto cooked w/ wild mushrooms & parmesan cheese.
Insalata Add a 5oz grilled chicken breast, 5oz grilled salmon, or a 6oz NY Steak to any salad for only $6.99. Graffiti’s Signature Vinaigrette Selections: Italian thyme & lemon vinaigrette, Kiwi-orange vinaigrette or Balsamic, olive oil & herb vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad (Small)		$6.99
	Crisp romaine hearts tossed in Graffiti’s homemade dressing, garnished w/crispy pancetta bits, a baked parmesan cheese crisp & toasted herbed croutons.
Classic Caesar Salad (Large)		$8.99
	Crisp romaine hearts tossed in Graffiti’s homemade dressing, garnished w/ crispy bacon bits, a baked parmesan cheese crisp & toasted herbed croutons.
Graffiti’s Insalata Misto (Small)		$5.99
	Bittersweet field greens w/ cherry tomato, julienne of cucumber & red bell pepper tossed in balsamic, olive oil & herb vinaigrette.
Graffiti’s Insalata Misto (Large)		$8.99
	Bittersweet field greens w/ cherry tomato, julienne of cucumber & red bell pepper tossed in balsamic, olive oil & herb vinaigrette.
Insalata Spinach (Small)		$6.99
	Baby Spinach, mandarine orange slices, bocconcini cheese, red onion, w/ roasted pine nuts in a kiwi-orange vinaigrette.
Insalata Spinach (Large)		$8.99
	Baby Spinach, mandarine orange slices, bocconcini cheese, red onion, roasted pine nuts in a kiwi-orange vinaigrette.
Graffiti's Greek Salad		$9.99
	A Greek Island salad of fresh tomatoes, feta, peppers, red onions and Kalamata olives; topped with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and oregano leaves.
Pasta
Spaghetti 'al' Fungi		$17.99
	Simply creamy wild mushrooms flambéed in Alfredo tossed with De Cecco Spaghetti.
Seafood Linguini w/ Pesto		$22.99
	Linguini w/ clams, scallops, shrimps & cracked black peppercorn. Tossed in a garlic olive oil w/ pesto, baby spinach & tomato concasse. (Try as Pesto Chicken Linguini)
Spaghetti w/ “Bigga” Meatballs		$16.99
	Homemade ‘bigga’ Black Angus meatballs seasoned w/ Italian sweet herbs & braised in a fresh plum tomato & basil sauce w/ De Cecco spaghetti.
Sunburst Penne		$17.99
	Artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, pickled eggplant & roasted garlic cloves on whole wheat penne tossed in white wine al olio. Add a 5oz flamed grilled chicken breast for only $6.99.
Tortellini w/ Blackened Chicken & Mango Cream Sauce		$19.99
	Cheese stuffed tortellini in mango cream sauce topped w/ blackened spiced chicken breast.
Gnocchi Gorgonzola		$17.99
	Fresh dumplings w/ gorgonzola & spinach cheese sauce served w/ a parmesan crisp. Try it as a savory vegetarian option. Add a 5oz flamed grilled chicken breast for only $6.99.
Shrimp Agnoletti with blackened shrimp		$21.99
	Tender shrimp pasta purses sautéed in a creamy Newburg sauce topped with <br/>two blackened shrimp.
Alla Griglia
Salmon Filet Diavola alla Griglia		$22.99
	A chili & orange marinated 7oz Atlantic salmon filet, superbly grilled, served with Graffiti's seasonal vegetables and your choice of our Chef's daily starch, fresh cut fries, Fettuccini Alfredo or Fettuccine Pomodorro.
Bistecca alla Griglia Graffiti’s uses only the finest quality Canadian Black Angus Beef. All Bistecca alla Griglia menu selections are served with your choice of Graffiti’s signature Caesar salad, Insalata Misto or Zuppa del Giorno. All steaks are accompanied w/ your choice of Madagascar Peppercorn Sauce or a Balsamic & red wine glaze. Enjoy your main course with Sautéed mushrooms, or caramelized onions for $3.99 or a Grilled shrimp skewer for $6.99.
12 oz Rib Eye		$29.99
8oz Tenderloin		$33.99
Secondi
Veal Scaloppini with Roasted Garlic Glaze		$25.99
	Scaloppini of prime white veal, pan fried & served with a roasted garlic veal demi-glaze.
All of the above entrees are served with:
	Graffiti’s seasonal vegetables & your choice of our Chef’s daily starch, Graffiti’s fresh cut fries, Fettuccini Alfredo or Fettuccini Pomodoro.
Chicken Parmesan		$23.99
	Herb breaded & pan seared chicken breast served over fettuccini pomodoro accompanied with Graffiti’s seasonal vegetables.
Focaccia Burger		$15.99
	Traditional, yet Italian. Local Walch Farms handmade 8 oz beef burger topped with Provolone cheese & crisp bacon. Garnished with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes & red onions, served in a home made Focaccia bun with fresh cut fries.
Flamed Grilled Chicken Focaccia		$15.99
	Fire roasted chicken breast with roasted vegetables, sun dried tomato mayonnaise, <br/>crisp lettuce & mozzarella cheese in a house made foccacia bun.
Graffiti’s Pizza (12") All of our clay oven-fired pizzas are brushed w/ seasoned extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled w/ grated parmesan & Italian mozzarella cheese.
Margherita		$12.99
	Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, & parmigiano reggiano. 10": 10.99
Classico		$13.99
	Italian pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, & parmigiano reggiano. 10": 11.99
Sicilia		$14.99
	Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, & sun-dried tomatoes. 10": 12.99
Sunburst		$14.99
	Grilled zucchini, marinated eggplant, caramelized onions, goat cheese, roasted sweet peppers, & basil pesto. 10": 12.99
Umbria		$14.99
	Spicy chicken marinated in lime & cilantro w/ spinach & goat cheese. 10": 12.99
Graffiti’s Pizza (16") Try our 16” thick crust clay oven-fired pizzas to satisfy your group! 16” Graffiti’s Pizzas are cut in 8 slices for your sharing pleasure!
Cheese		$17.99
	The classic original, w/ tomato sauce, & mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni		$18.99
	An all-time favourite, w/ sliced pepperoni, & mozzarella cheese.
Hawaiian		$19.99
	Fresh cut pineapple, diced ham, tomato sauce, & mozzarella cheese.
Vegetarian		$19.99
	Bell peppers, button mushrooms, diced onions, & tomatoes w/ tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Executive Chef Neil Mather, ORA Chef of the Year - Buono Appetito! (All prices are per person and do not include taxes or gratuity)