La Cucina Italiana Menu
Welcome to La Cucina Italiana, where authentic Italian flavors come alive in the heart of Worcester, MA. This charming eatery, located at 1393 Grafton St, offers a diverse menu that caters to all palates, boasting many vegetarian options along with classic seafood choices.
- Bolognese: Dive into seasoned meat smothered in a rich marinara sauce, an artisanal work of art.
- Eggplant Rollatini: Experience the delight of fried eggplant, perfectly rolled and stuffed with creamy ricotta.
- Shrimp Scampi: Relish tender shrimp in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce atop your choice of pasta.
With a casual atmosphere, outdoor seating, and facilities perfect for families, La Cucina Italiana is designed for lunch, dinner, or even dessert. The attentive waiter service adds to the overall experience, making each visit memorable. Whether you’re dining in or indulging in delivery, La Cucina Italiana is a culinary gem worth exploring!
Entrees
Bolognese
Seasoned meat marinara sauce with a dash of cream over pasta.
Eggplant Rollatini
Fried eggplant stuffed with ricotta, rolled, and baked to perfection.
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Sauteed chicken and fresh broccoli cooked in our creamy white Alfredo sauce. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Chicken and Broccoli
Sauteed chicken and fresh broccoli in a white wine and garlic sauce with butter, topped with Romano cheese. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Cacciatore
Sauteed chicken or sausage, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a red sauce with undertones of white wine and oregano both chicken and sausage.
Chicken Marsala
Pieces of sauteed chicken in a brown mushroom sauce with garlic and undertones of sweet figs.
Primavera
Sauteed chicken or sausage with fresh seasonal veggies in a butter and garlic sauce.
Chicken Piccata
Pieces of sauteed chicken in a lemon butter sauce with garlic and capers.
Florentine
Sauteed chicken with fresh spinach, fresh tomato, and artichoke hearts in a cream sauce. Substitute protein for an additional charge.
Veal Parmesan
Breaded and fried veal cutlets baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded and fried veal cutlets baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan
Thinly sliced, breaded and fried eggplant baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Add cutlet for an additional charge.
Parmesan
Grill
Cheeseburger
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, served with fries.
Pork Chops
Served with applesauce, mashed potatoes and veggies.
Shrimp Scampi
Tender shrimp sauteed in a lemon garlic butter sauce over choice of pasta.
Baked Haddock
Fresh haddock baked with butter and topped with Ritz crackers.
Pan-Seared Salmon
Served with veggies and mashed potatoes and topped with balsamic glaze.
Clam Sauce
Large pieces of clam sauteed in a red or white garlic butter sauce over choice of pasta.
Haddock Pizzaiola
Fresh haddock baked in the oven with our signature marinara, served with side of pasta.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Sauteed shrimp in a spicy marinara over choice of pasta.
Seafood
Pizza and Calzones
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza with 1 Topping
Cheese Pizza with 2 Toppings
Cheese Pizza with 3 Toppings
Cheese Pizza with 4 Toppings
White Pizza
Alfredo base with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella and ricotta.
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pizza
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Calzone
Margherita Pizza
Marinara, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Margherita Calzone
Marinara, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Served with ranch.
Barbecue Chicken Calzone
Served with ranch.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Served with bleu cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Served with bleu cheese.
Chicken Parm Calzone
Served with marinara sauce.
Side of meatballs (2)
Two of our homemade meatballs in marinara sauce topped with romano cheese and parsley
Side of sausages (2)
Two mild Italian sausages in our marinara sauce topped with romano cheese and parsley
Side of one meatball and sausage
One meatball and one sausage in our homemade marinara sauce topped with romano cheese and parsley
Side of mixed veggies
Freshly cooked broccoli, zucchini, and carrots in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Side of cheese ravioli (3)
tossed in homemade marinara sauce
Side of spinach ravioli (3)
tossed in homemade marinara sauce
Sides
Soup
Escarole and Bean Soup
Dark, leafy escarole with white cannellini beans in a garlic and onion broth.
Soup of the day
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion, and croutons served with homemade Italian dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, crumbled aged provolone, Romano cheese, and homemade croutons.
Fried Calamari Caesar Salad
A large Caesar salad topped with crispy fried calamari.
Bella Famosa Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, served with homemade Italian dressing.
Greek Salad
Romaine, tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, black pepper, served with creamy Greek vinaigrette.
Antipasto Salad
Fresh mixed greens, ham, salami, spicy capicola, tuna, aged provolone, red onion, pepperoncini, tomato wedges, cucumber, black olives with our homemade Italian dressing.
Salads
Appetizers
Garlic Bread
Fresh Italian bread toasted with fresh garlic and butter, topped with Romano cheese and parsley, served with marinara sauce.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Garlic bread topped with mozzarella, served with marinara sauce.
Fried Calamari
Our tender calamari floured and lightly fried.
Shrimp Cocktail
Fresh shrimp served ice cold with a signature cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.
Caprese
Slices fresh mozzarella and tomato topped with a balsamic reduction and basil.
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread with fresh tomato, olive, and basil drizzled with balsamic drizzle.
Italian Sandwich
Ham, salami, capicola, with hots, Italian dressing, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion.
BLT Sandwich
Crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato with mayo. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Sharp provolone, mayo, hots, lettuce, tomato, onion, Italian dressing.
Crispy Eggplant Sandwich
Sharp provolone, mayo, hots, lettuce, tomato, onion, Italian dressing.
Tuna Sandwich
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and American cheese.
Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and American cheese.
Cold Sandwiches
Hot Sandwiches
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Meatball Sandwich
With provolone.
Sausage Sandwich
With provolone.
Meatball and Sausage Sandwich
With provolone.
Cup of Tripe
8 oz.
Bowl of Tripe
16 oz.
Large tripe
32 oz
Tripe
Pasta
Pasta and Meatballs
Our world-famous meatballs (2 pieces) with pasta.
Pasta and Sausage
Mild Italian sausages (2 pieces) with pasta.
Pasta with 1 and 1
One meatball and one sausage with pasta.
Lasagna
With chopped meatballs and sausage.
Cheese Ravioli
(6) ravioli in marinara sauce
Spinach Ravioli
(6) ravioli in marinara sauce
Manicotti
(3) manicotti stuffed with ricotta and topped with marinara sauce
Stuffed Shells
(3) shells stuffed with ricotta topped with marinara sauce
