Cafe Notte Restaurant Bar & Private Parties Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Cafe Notte Restaurant Bar & Private Parties, a charming culinary gem nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh. As you step inside, the cozy atmosphere evokes a captivating mafia vibe, enhanced by the family-owned warmth that defines the experience. The menu is a celebration of flavors, offering delightful entrees like the Roasted Lemon Herb Cornish Hen served with seasonal vegetables, and the rich, pan-seared Atlantic Salmon complemented by creamy polenta.
- Brick Oven Flatbreads provide a perfect starter, with options such as the Forester topped with mushrooms and fontina cheese.
- Small Plates, like the Scallops Florentine, showcase fresh ingredients and exceptional craftsmanship.
Whether you're visiting for an intimate dinner or planning a private party, Cafe Notte promises a memorable dining experience with an impressive selection of wines to pair. Each dish reflects a commitment to quality that is sure to impress!
Tapas & Small Plates
Crab Cakes*
Italian style: lump crab meat with ricotta cheese mixture & red pepper aioli
Mussels Fra Diavolo*
(Spicy - Mild - No Heat) Mussels braised in white wine & herbs served with grilled bread
Notte Beans & Greens
(Great as side dish too) Braised chickpeas with grilled escarole and bacon
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Stuffed with veal & beef topped with house made marinara & cheese
Eggplant Ribbons
Sliced & rolled around a cheesy blend topped with a creamy tomato & pepper sauce
Cheese Plate
(Great with a glass of wine) Vermont cheddar, fontina & blue cheeses with kalamata olive spread & house made crostini's (available gluten free)
Scallops Florentine*
Pan seared scallops over sauteed spinach with fresh garlic and herbs
Kalamata Beef Roll*
Tender aged beef rolled around goat cheese topped with Kalamata tapenade and cabernet reduction
Calamari*
Fresh Calamari lightly dusted with saffron flour, fried and served with house red sauce
Our Fresh House Baked Focaccia Bread
With signature dipping oil
Bruschetta
House made focaccia bread with white bean bruschetta
Margarita
Garlic aioli, tomato, basil & fresh buffalo mozzarella
Sausage & Pepper*
Fresh chorizo sausage, red onion, rapine, & roasted red peppers topped with mozzarella & provolone cheese
Forester
Roasted mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach topped with fresh fontina cheese
Brick Oven Flat Bread Pizza
Soups
Lobster Bisque
Our signature bisque finished with sherry & sweet cream
Soup Du Jour
Ask your server for today's creation
Mista Mix House Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, & our house made balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce with house made croutons in a Caesar dressing & parmesan
Harvest salad
Fresh field greens with dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese pears & a port wine vinaigrette
Salads
Entrees
Salmon*
Pan seared Atlantic salmon with creamy polenta, sauteed escarole in warm tomato vinaigrette
Scallops*
Pan seared scallops with sundried tomato risotto finished with basil pesto
Shrimp & Crab Ravioli
Served in a saffron cream sauce & finished with spinach & red peppers
Veal Bolognaise
Rigatoni pasta in a true veal bolognaise sauce. All of our veal is local & freshly cut
Veal Chop*
A roasted center cut veal chop served with potato gnocchi & mushroom in a veal demi with asparagus
Pan Fried Chicken Parmesan
Served over fresh linguini with our house made sauce and fresh mozzarella
Pan Fried Eggplant Parmesan
Served over fresh linguini with our house made sauce and fresh mozzarella
Orecchiette Pasta
Fresh orecchiette pasta with grilled chicken, roasted pine nuts & asparagus topped with a cream sauce
Roasted Lemon Herb Cornish Hen
Served with roasted red skin potatoes, snap peas & carrots
8oz Filet Mignon*
Filet grilled to perfection with smashed red skins & grilled asparagus spears. Bearnaise on the side
Braised Short Ribs
With butternut squash risotto, roasted mushrooms, caramelized pearl onion & sweet peas finished with a red wine sauce
Grilled Flat Iron Steak*
Served with fried polenta, broccoli rabe & finished with a gorgonzola cream sauce
Notte Angus Burger*
Grilled certified black angus burger with lettuce, tomato & house aioli on a special bun to hold it all just right. Served with house made potato chips. Add a Fried Egg, Mushrooms, Onion Fritz, Bacon. Cheeses - Cheddar, Fontina, or Blue (14.95)