201 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.375.0600
201 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.375.0600
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“Dan’s food is divine. His pasta, all of which he’ll be making by hand, left me dreaming and wanting more.”

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Piccolo

smaller

  • PANE

    union special sourdough, whipped ricotta

    $9

  • ZUPPA DI STAGIONE

    seasonal soup

    6 / 9

  • GIARDINIERA E OLIVA MISTA

    pickled vegetables, cured olives

    $6

  • POLPETTE DI NORMA

    beef meatballs, eggplant, ricotta, crostini

    $16

  • ARANCINI

    panko, saffron, fontina, vodka sauce

    $15

  • FORMAGGI DI FORNO

    Boxcarr selection, local greens, warm vegetables

    $14

PANINI

pressed sandwich

  • QUATTRO FORMAGGI

    sourdough, fontina, pecorino, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, artichoke

    $14

  • ITALIAN

    chef salumi selections, provolone, olive aioli

    $15

Insalata

salad

  • CHOPPED

    farro, pancetta, boxcarr selection, artichokes, greens, Italian vinaigrette

    $14

  • BARBIETOLA E GORGONZOLA

    beets, candied walnuts, arugula, citrus

    $14

  • INSALATA VERDE

    local greens, herbs, crunchy seed medley

    $10

  • INSALATA TRICOLORE

    baby romaine, fennel, radicchio, anchovy dressing, bread crumbs

    $12

  • ADD ON

    GRILLED CHICKEN 9 | SHRIMP 10 | BEEF 14 | FISH OF THE DAY 14

Primi

pasta

  • RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

    tomato, basil, cream, ricotta salata

    $14

  • BUCATINI "CACIO E PEPE"

    pecorino, cracked black pepper

    $14

  • TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

    pork & beef ragu, parmigiano

    $16

  • COZZE ALLA TARANTINI

    angel hair, tomato, chiles, mussels

    $18

Secondi

entree

  • CARNE

    white bean ragu, spinach, tomato, parmesan frico

    $22

  • PESCE DEL GIORNO

    polenta, seasonal vegetables, salsa verde

    $22

The following is a sample menu. Please contact the restaurant for our daily specials and most updated menu offerings!


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Antipasti

Appetizer

  • Giardiniera e Oliva

    pickled spring vegetables, olives

    $6

  • Pane di Union Special

    seasonal bean dip

    $8

  • Zuppa di Stagione

    seasonal

    $10

  • Focaccia della Casa

    whipped ricotta, honey, chili flakes

    $12

  • Bruschetta di Carciofo

    artichoke, mascarpone, fontina, parsley

    $12

  • Salumi

    chef curated selection

    $16

  • Formaggi

    selection of Boxcarr cheeses, Durham NC

    $16

  • Polpette di Norma

    beef meatballs, eggplant, ricotta

    $16

  • Sformato di Parmigiano

    walnuts, radicchio, apricot

    $16

  • Ostriche del Giorno

    local selection, daily mignonette

    $18

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele

    24 mo Parmigiano, gnocchi fritti

    $18

Insalata

salad

  • Tri Colore

    romaine, radicchio, fennel, pecorino, anchovy, breadcrumbs

    $14

  • Misticanza

    local greens, spring vegetables, lemon vinaigrette

    $12

  • Burrata

    seasonal caprese

    $19

    add prosciutto $9

  • Barbabietola

    beets, gorgonzola, strawberry, crunchy seeds

    $15

Primi

Pasta

  • Agnolotti

    carrot, ricotta, fava, brown butter, sage

    $22

  • Gnocchetti

    goat cheese, potato, asparagus, pesto

    $24

  • Linguine di Nero

    clams, tomato, uni butter, salsa verde

    $25

  • Rigatoni di Funghi

    mushroom, butter, pecorino, black pepper, lemon

    $21

  • Bucatini All'Amatriciana

    pancetta, tomato, Calabrian chile, basil

    $24

Secondi

Entree

  • Risotto di Gamberetti

    shrimp, saffron, spring peas

    $28

  • Lasagna alla Bolognese

    pork ragu, pomodoro, fontina, basil

    $28

  • Swordfish alla Puttanesca

    eggplant, farro, olive, tomato, spinach

    $36

  • Flounder alla Piccata

    tagliatelle, caper, lemon, butter, white wine

    $36

  • Pollo al Mattone

    spring vegetables, polenta, salsa verde

    $30

  • Bistecca alla Griglia

    ribeye, potato puree, spring onion

    $44

  • Brodetto di Pesce

    NC fish, scallops, mussels, shellfish broth, white beans

    $38

Contorni

Sides

  • Bruxelles

    agrodolce, crunchy seeds

    $12

  • Asparago

    lemon vinaigrette, chili flakes, garlic

    $12

  • Piselli

    carbonara, pancetta, pecorino, pea shoots

    $12

  • Gnocchi Fritti

    semolina, fontina, arugula, lemon

    $12




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Dolce

  • Chocolate Budino

    caramel, candied walnuts, olive oil

    $10

  • Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

    strawberry agro dolce, whipped cream

    $10

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    vanilla gelato

    $10

  • Gelato e Sorbetto

    $10

  • Fruit Crostata

    vanilla gelato, aged balsamic

    $10

  • Tiramisu

    $10

  • Affogato

    vanilla gelato, fresh espresso, biscotti

    $10

Amari

  • Pasubio

  • Cardamaro

  • AVERNA

  • MELLETI

  • BRANCA MENTA

  • APPALACHIAN FERNET

  • LUCANO

  • ZWACK

  • ZUCCA RABARBARO

  • AMARO OSCURA

  • BRAULIO

  • FERNET BRANCA

  • CYNAR

  • NARDINI

  • NONINO

  • MONTENEGRO

  • FORO

Dessert Cocktails

  • CAFFE CORRETTO

    espresso, amari of choice

    $11

  • NEGRONI CIOCCOLATO

    ford’s gin, cocoa nib campari, mancino amaranto

    $15

  • SGROPPINO CAPPELLETTI

    cappelletti aperitivo, sorbet, prosecco

    $14

  • LATTE VIVACE

    vodka, cappelletti aperitivo, coffee, cream

    $13

Chinati

  • MANCINO CHINATO

    $10

  • COCCHI BAROLO CHINATO

    $13

  • MAURO VERGANO CHINATO

    $14

  • G.D. VAJRA BAROLO CHINATO

    $15

  • CAPPELLANO BAROLO CHINATO

    $15

Dessert Wine

  • 2014 FATTORIA LA VIALLA VIN SANTO

    $13

  • 2013 BADIA COLTIBUONO VIN SANTO

    $14

  • 2005 FRASCOLE VIN SANTO CHIANTI RUFINA

    $19

  • 2014 PISCIOTTO GIANFRANCO PASSITO (SICILY)

    $13

  • 2018 ANTOLINI RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA

    $10

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