Casa Santo Stefano
1607 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33605
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:00 |
Menu
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ANTIPASTI DELLA CASA MEATBALLS DELLA NANA Blend of pork and beef meatballs gently braised in house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese
SALSICCIA ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Tony Fig's Italian sausage with lemon
ARANCINI AL BURRO
Tradition teardrop-shaped fried saffron risotto combined with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto cotto, served with our house-made tomato sauce
CALAMARI FRITTI
Semolina-dusted fried calamari and zucchini strings with spicy Calabrian pepper tomato sauce
MUSSELS J. MATASSINI
Twenty fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with Sicilian olive oil, sliced garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh parsley, simmered in a fresh grape tomato sauce. Served with focaccia
GAMBINO MEDITERRANEO
Sautéed shrimp in "Gambino" prosecco sauce, garlic and citrus
TOASTED GNOCCHI
Toasted fresh gnocchi stuffed with four cheeses, served with house-made tomato sauce
MILLEFOGLIE MELANZANE
Baked eggplant terrine layered with Pecorino Romano cheese, tomato sauce
CARCIOFI RIPIENI "REINA"
Roman artichoke sliced lengthwise and stuffed with Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice and "muddica": our Sicilian-style crispy breadcrumb blend seasoned with fresh garlic, herbs and olive oil
BURRATA IN PURGATORIO
Burrata cheese breaded with seasoned muddica breadcrumbs and fried, served in spicy tomato sauce with toast points
PIZZA
(12-inch brick oven, thin-crust, Sicilian-style pizza) MARGHERITA Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil
PIZZA VEGETARIANA
Vegetarian pizza with mushrooms, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, tomato sauce
SICILIAN HOT HONEY
Soppressata, ricotta, mozzarella Calabrese cherry pepper, hot honey drizzle
PIZZA SUPREMA
House-made meatballs, crumbled sausage, mushroom, peppers, onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce
LA SOPPRESSATA
Famous flavors of mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce and thinly-sliced meat. Centuries before pepperoni, there was soppressata. This bold, coarsely ground salami is a staple of Sicilian cuisine.
INSALATE
VALENTI'S BURRATA Burrata cheese, tomato, pickled red onion and arugula salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
INSALATA DI CESARE
Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, shaved Pecorino Romano
Side Salad
PIZZA PARLOR GIANT ITALIAN SALAD
Lettuce, celery, grape tomato, prosciutto cotto, provolone cheese and Sicilian olives, dressed simply in a Italian vinaigrette with parmesan cheese. Inspired by Tampa's legendary Pizza Parlor, an old-school favorite known for its towering salads
CONTORNI
Sides BROCCOLINI Broccolini sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, red pepper
MACCHERONI AL POMODORO
Imported Sicilian casarecce maccheroni with house-made tomato sauce, grated Pecorino Romano cheese
PATATE SALTATI
Sautéed baby Yukon Gold potato halves with Sicilian herbs and garlic
SAUTÉ SPINACI
Fresh sautéed spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic
CAPONATA
Sicilian classic eggplant tossed with roasted garlic, celery, tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, raisins, red onions, Sicilian spices
Entrée portion
MACCHERONI
We could have just called it pasta, but where's the fun in that? PASTA BOLOGNESE Your choice of spaghetti or casarecce maccheroni with Bolognese blend of pork and beef, plum tomatoes, garlic, celery and carrots, with tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese
SPAGHETTI NANA MARIA
Meatball, pork shoulder and Italian sausage, hard-boiled egg just like Nana Maria used to make, with tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano
SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTE
"Spaghetti with meatballs" blend of beef and pork gently braised in rich succo, Pecorino Romano
CASARECCE "RINALDI"
Casarecce pasta tossed with sautéed crumbled sausage, peas, garlic and crushed red pepper in a light cream sauce
LASAGNA
Baked layers of fresh pasta, garlic ricotta, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese, mix of Italian sausage and Bolognese meat, with tomato sauce
ZAPPONE'S LINGUINE CON VONGOLE
Littleneck clams sautéed with garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh parsley, simmered in a white wine tomato sauce, hint of butter and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP "FELICIONE"
Shrimp sautéed and simmered in white wine, fresh grape tomato sauce, shallots, garlic, spicy crushed red pepper
LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE "BUSTER AGLIANO"
The ultimate linguine Fruitti di Mare, with lobster, littleneck clams, mussels, squid and shrimp with fresh garlic, splash of white wine, simmered in a spicy red sauce
PASTA ALLA NORMA
Sicily's most popular pasta dish. Casarecce maccheroni, fried eggplant, house-made tomato sauce, garlic, grated ricotta salata cheese
RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta and pesto, tossed in tomato sauce with a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano cheese
GNOCCHI ALLE VERDURE
Fresh potato gnocchi tossed with cremini mushrooms, broccolini, baby spinach, peas, garlic and shallots in a light cream sauce with Pecorino Romano cheese
PANINI
Sandwiches PANINO SICILIANO Prosciutto, mortadella, ham, sopressata, provolone, fresh tomato, Calabrian peppers, olives and vinaigrette dressing on muffaletta bread. Served with crispy potato chips.
PANINO PARMIGIANA
Breast of chicken sautéed with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, house-made tomato sauce, and mozzarella on Cuban bread. Served with crispy potato chips.
CASA'S ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH
Shaved rib-eye sautéed with green peppers and onions, tossed with chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette on a Cuban bread roll. Served with crispy potato chips.
CARTOCCIATA MEATBALLS
Traditional Sicilian street food, a handheld "bagful" similar to a calzone, brushed with garlic butter and stuffed with deliciousness. Pork and beef blend meatballs braised in house-made tomato sauce, sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese and basil. Served with crispy potato chips.
PIATTI DELLA TRADIZIONE
Traditional Plates POLLO MARSALA Boneless chicken breasts scaloppine sautéed in Marsala wine, garlic and cremini mushrooms with sautéed baby potatoes
PORK CHOP GRIGLIATO
8 oz. Compart Duroc pork chop chargrilled and glazed with fruit mostarda, vincotto balsamic reduction, sautéed baby potatoes
VEAL SCALOPPINE MILANESA
An Ybor City favorite, enjoyed at lunch and dinner tables by generations of Sicilian dairy-farming families. Athin slice of veal, dipped in egg and breadcrumbs with seasonings, grilled and smothered with sauce of tomatoes, onions and green peppers and served with sautéed baby potatoes
VEAL SCALOPPINE MARSALA "TRAFFICANTE"
Lightly-breaded, pan-fried veal scaloppine with Marsala sauce, cremini mushrooms, sautéed baby potatoes, broccolini
MERLUZZO AL PESTO SICILIANO
Wild-caught merluzzo, a mild and slightly sweet fish with tender, meaty white flakes, seared on the flat-top grill and topped with our house-made pesto Sicliano. Served with our Aglio e Olio pasta tossed with spinach
SEA BASS GRIGLIATA
Chargrilled Mediterranean sea bass marinated in extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Served with broccolini and grilled lemon
GROUPER AL LIMONE
Fresh Gulf of Mexico grouper, sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with capers and white wine. Served with broccolini
SWORDFISH "MESSINA"
Swordfish fillet topped with tender tomatoes, onions, capers and olives – the classic preparation in Messina, Sicily. Served with broccolini.
DOLCI
(Desserts) CANNOLI DI RICOTTA Cannoli with Sicilian ricotta and chocolate chips, candied citrus, pistachio
TIRAMISÙ
Coffee-dipped ladyfingers, rum and mascarpone cream, dark cocoa dust
TORTE AL LIMONE
Vanilla cake layered with lemon mascarpone and limoncello syrup
AFFOGATO AL CAFFE
Stracciatella gelato "drowned" in cold espresso shot, whipped cream, Frangelico liquor, toasted almonds, chocolate chips
GELATO
Assorted Sicilian gelati, flavors: dark cioccolato, vanilla, Sicilian pistachio, stracciatella