Chef's Features
Penne with shrimp, spinach, roasted peppers, and basil in a roasted tomato-and-herry blush cream
Yellow eye snapper over roasted butternut squash orzo with a honey, lemon, and rosemary glaze
NC Heritage Farms pork tenderloin stuffed with Granny Smith apples, sweet Italian sausage, and sage; served with sweet potato hash, broccolini, and a brandy-green peppercorn demi-glace
Available Dec. 6-12
Dinner Menu
At il Cigno Italiano, we pride ourselves on offering the finest Italian food on the Crystal Coast. Our menu features a range of dishes from different Italian regional cuisines. It includes traditional favorites like chicken parmesan alongside more unique fare, like our lasagna eggrolls. And to give you the freshest possible food (like they do in Italy), we prepare our mozzarella, tagliatelle, pappardelle, and gnocchi in-house daily.
We also have an extensive selection of wines and cocktails to complement your meal.
In short, we offer a little something for everyone.
Appetizers
Lasagna Eggrolls
House-made Bolognese sauce, parmesan, romano,
mozzarella, and ricotta cheese
Deviled Eggs
Topped with crab, crisp prosciutto, fried capers, parmesan crisp
(Gluten-free)
Caprese
House-made mozzarella, baby heirloom tomato salad, fresh basil
(Gluten-free, Vegetarian)
Meatballs
Blend of beef and pork, grated Grana Padano cheese
Chef’s Arancini
Risotto, sausage, peppers in marinara
Steamed Mussels
P.E.I. mussels in spicy tomato broth or garlic, white wine and lemon sauce
(Gluten-free)
Calamari
Flash-fried, side of marinara
Eggplant Meatballs
Seasoned, roasted eggplant, Italian bread crumbs, blush sauce
(Vegetarian)
Bruschetta
Toasted crostini topped with a blend of house-made mozzarella, fontina cheese, basil and sun-dried tomatoes
(Vegetarian)
il Cigno Mozzarella
Serves four, served warm; house-made daily, paired with baby heirloom tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, crostini, extra virgin olive oil
additional sides of heirloom tomatoes or artichokes
(Vegetarian)
Salads
Caesar Salad
House-made Caesar dressing, crisp Romaine, croutons, shaved Grana Padano
House Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes
(Gluten-free, Vegetarian)
Arugula Salad
Toasted pignoli nuts, oranges, shaved fennel, ricotta salata cheese, Sicilian blood orange vinaigrette
(Gluten-free, Vegetarian)
Specialties of the House
Osso Bucco
Slow-braised veal shanks, caramelized cippolini onions, orange Marsala sauce; over mascarpone polenta
(Gluten-free)
Pork Chop Murphy
Duroc pork, bone-in, center cut, roasted potatoes, red onions, sweet and hot cherry peppers, balsamic reduction
Pappardelle Bolognese
House-made pappardelle pasta, ground pork, crushed tomatoes, fresh fennel, onions, carrots
Halibut
Grilled, roasted butternut squash risotto, brown butter thyme, lemon sautéed spinach
(Gluten-free)
Sea
Clams Linguini
Fresh little-neck and whole baby clams in marinara or garlic and white wine sauce
Seafood Manicotti
Herb crépe filled with shrimp, scallops, crab, and ricotta cheese; roasted red pepper cream sauce
Porcini Scallops
Seared, porcini-dusted sea scallops on a bed of creamy braised leeks with fresh sage and truffle oil, all topped with crisp fried potatoes
Tuscan Salmon
Salmon fillet grilled and served over a ragout of white bean, fennel, rosemary, onion, and tomato
Crispy Flash-Fried Shrimp
Served with fried artichokes
Seafood fra Diavolo
Shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, and linguini in spicy marinara
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled shrimp with roasted tomatoes, cippolini onions, Italian parsley, and olive oil served atop our rich, creamy mascarpone polenta
Land
Picatta
White wine, lemon juice, capers; over linguini; Chicken or Veal
Victoria
Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, basil, lemon cream sauce; over linguini; Chicken or Veal
Filet
Gorgonzola roasted garlic butter, Yukon mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
(Gluten-free)
Parmesan
Marinara, house-made mozzarella; over linguini; Chicken or Veal
Beef Short-Rib
Boneless, braised short-rib in a sauce of red wine and aromatics, topped with fried leeks; over house-made tagliatelle
Marsala
Crimini mushrooms, shallots, thyme, Marsala wine, demi-glace; over linguini; Chicken or Veal
Pasta
Gnocchi Pomodoro
House-made gnocchi, crushed San Marzano tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil
(Vegetarian)
Cacciatore
Hot Italian sausage, chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms, red wine marinara, rigatoni
Penne Alfredo
Parmesan and Romano cream reduction
(Vegetarian)
Saltimbocca
Sliced chicken breast, fontina and mozzarella cheeses, prosciutto, fresh sage, spinach, white wine sauce;
over penne
Spaghetti & Meatballs
House meatballs and marinara
Penne Vodka
Plum tomatoes, blush sauce
(Vegetarian)
Penne with Seared Filet Tips
Cippolini onions, mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, port wine demi-glace
Penne Quattro Formaggio
Sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes,
blush cream sauce with mozzarella, fontina,
parmesan, and romano cheese
Please advise our staff of food allergies. Nuts and other food allergens are present in our kitchen. While we make every effort to keep these items separate, we cannot guarantee allergen-free dishes.
“Gluten-free” and “Vegetarian” denotations are for dietary preference only. Additional items may be prepared gluten-free for dietary purposes upon request.
Government-Required Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions or immune disorders.