Menus
“Dan’s food is divine. His pasta, all of which he’ll be making by hand, left me dreaming and wanting more.”
Piccolo
smaller-
PANE
union special sourdough, whipped ricotta
$9
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ZUPPA DI STAGIONE
seasonal soup
6 / 9
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GIARDINIERA E OLIVA MISTA
pickled vegetables, cured olives
$6
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POLPETTE DI NORMA
beef meatballs, eggplant, ricotta, crostini
$16
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ARANCINI
panko, saffron, fontina, vodka sauce
$15
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FORMAGGI DI FORNO
Boxcarr selection, local greens, warm vegetables
$14
PANINI
pressed sandwich-
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
sourdough, fontina, pecorino, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, artichoke
$14
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ITALIAN
chef salumi selections, provolone, olive aioli
$15
Insalata
salad-
CHOPPED
farro, pancetta, boxcarr selection, artichokes, greens, Italian vinaigrette
$14
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BARBIETOLA E GORGONZOLA
beets, candied walnuts, arugula, citrus
$14
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INSALATA VERDE
local greens, herbs, crunchy seed medley
$10
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INSALATA TRICOLORE
baby romaine, fennel, radicchio, anchovy dressing, bread crumbs
$12
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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
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BUCATINI "CACIO E PEPE"
pecorino, cracked black pepper
$14
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TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
pork & beef ragu, parmigiano
$16
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COZZE ALLA TARANTINI
angel hair, tomato, chiles, mussels
$18
Secondi
entree-
CARNE
white bean ragu, spinach, tomato, parmesan frico
$22
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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!
Antipasti
Appetizer-
Giardiniera e Oliva
pickled spring vegetables, olives
$6
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Pane di Union Special
seasonal bean dip
$8
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Zuppa di Stagione
seasonal
$10
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Focaccia della Casa
whipped ricotta, honey, chili flakes
$12
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Bruschetta di Carciofo
artichoke, mascarpone, fontina, parsley
$12
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Salumi
chef curated selection
$16
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Formaggi
selection of Boxcarr cheeses, Durham NC
$16
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Polpette di Norma
beef meatballs, eggplant, ricotta
$16
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Sformato di Parmigiano
walnuts, radicchio, apricot
$16
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Ostriche del Giorno
local selection, daily mignonette
$18
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Prosciutto di San Daniele
24 mo Parmigiano, gnocchi fritti
$18
Insalata
salad-
Tri Colore
romaine, radicchio, fennel, pecorino, anchovy, breadcrumbs
$14
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Misticanza
local greens, spring vegetables, lemon vinaigrette
$12
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Burrata
seasonal caprese
$19
add prosciutto $9
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Barbabietola
beets, gorgonzola, strawberry, crunchy seeds
$15
Primi
Pasta-
Agnolotti
carrot, ricotta, fava, brown butter, sage
$22
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Gnocchetti
goat cheese, potato, asparagus, pesto
$24
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Linguine di Nero
clams, tomato, uni butter, salsa verde
$25
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Rigatoni di Funghi
mushroom, butter, pecorino, black pepper, lemon
$21
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Bucatini All'Amatriciana
pancetta, tomato, Calabrian chile, basil
$24
Secondi
Entree-
Risotto di Gamberetti
shrimp, saffron, spring peas
$28
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Lasagna alla Bolognese
pork ragu, pomodoro, fontina, basil
$28
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Swordfish alla Puttanesca
eggplant, farro, olive, tomato, spinach
$36
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Flounder alla Piccata
tagliatelle, caper, lemon, butter, white wine
$36
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Pollo al Mattone
spring vegetables, polenta, salsa verde
$30
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Bistecca alla Griglia
ribeye, potato puree, spring onion
$44
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Brodetto di Pesce
NC fish, scallops, mussels, shellfish broth, white beans
$38
Contorni
Sides-
Bruxelles
agrodolce, crunchy seeds
$12
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Asparago
lemon vinaigrette, chili flakes, garlic
$12
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Piselli
carbonara, pancetta, pecorino, pea shoots
$12
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Gnocchi Fritti
semolina, fontina, arugula, lemon
$12
Dolce
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Chocolate Budino
caramel, candied walnuts, olive oil
$10
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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
strawberry agro dolce, whipped cream
$10
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
vanilla gelato
$10
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Gelato e Sorbetto
$10
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Fruit Crostata
vanilla gelato, aged balsamic
$10
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Tiramisu
$10
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Affogato
vanilla gelato, fresh espresso, biscotti
$10
Amari
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Pasubio
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Cardamaro
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AVERNA
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MELLETI
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BRANCA MENTA
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APPALACHIAN FERNET
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LUCANO
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ZWACK
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ZUCCA RABARBARO
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AMARO OSCURA
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BRAULIO
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FERNET BRANCA
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CYNAR
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NARDINI
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NONINO
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MONTENEGRO
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FORO
Dessert Cocktails
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CAFFE CORRETTO
espresso, amari of choice
$11
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NEGRONI CIOCCOLATO
ford’s gin, cocoa nib campari, mancino amaranto
$15
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SGROPPINO CAPPELLETTI
cappelletti aperitivo, sorbet, prosecco
$14
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LATTE VIVACE
vodka, cappelletti aperitivo, coffee, cream
$13
Chinati
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MANCINO CHINATO
$10
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COCCHI BAROLO CHINATO
$13
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MAURO VERGANO CHINATO
$14
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G.D. VAJRA BAROLO CHINATO
$15
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CAPPELLANO BAROLO CHINATO
$15
Dessert Wine
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2014 FATTORIA LA VIALLA VIN SANTO
$13
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2013 BADIA COLTIBUONO VIN SANTO
$14
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2005 FRASCOLE VIN SANTO CHIANTI RUFINA
$19
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2014 PISCIOTTO GIANFRANCO PASSITO (SICILY)
$13
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2018 ANTOLINI RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA
$10