5800 Legacy Dr.
Plano, Texas 75024
Phone 972-608-4455

Antipasti

Focaccia Nicola   6
Savory Italian flat bread baked in our wood burning oven

Focaccia Siciliana   9
Italian flat bread baked in our wood-burning oven topped with
fresh tomato, pine nuts, sun-dried tomato, fresh basil, and olive oil

Focaccia al Gorgonzola e Prosciutto   9
Italian flat bread with San Daniele prosciutto, figs, and creamy gorgonzola

Antipasto Misto della Casa   13
Select Italian cured meats, cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables

Zuppetta di Cozze alla Livornese   9
Prince Edward Island mussels, spicy garlic-tomato broth, and Tuscan crostini

Spiedino di Capesante   14
Pancetta wrapped sea scallops on rosemary skewers with shaved fennel-orange salad 

Melanzane al Forno   8
Baked eggplant with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Mozzarella cheese

Bruschetta Pomodoro e Pecorino   6
Grilled Italian bread with diced tomato, basil, garlic and Pecorino cheese

Caprese   9
Fresh mozzarella, sliced home grown tomato, cold-pressed olive oil and fresh basil

Prosciutto di Parma con Pere Arrostite   11
Hand-sliced prosciutto with roasted pears

Zucchini Fritti   8
Lightly floured zucchini strips served with garlic aioli and marinara

Calamari Fritti   10
Lightly floured calamari with garlic aioli and tomato marinara sauces

Carpaccio di Manzo   13
Sliced, aged raw beef with arugula, Parmesan, capers, lemon, and spicy olive oil

Fondo di Carciofo Ripieno   12
Blue lump crab stuffed artichoke hearts with chive vinaigrette

Gamberi Dorati   14
Fried shrimp with sun-dried tomato aioli

Zuppe e Pizze

Minestrone alla Toscana   6
Hearty Tuscan vegetable soup with focaccia croutons

Zuppa del Giorno  
Ask your server about today’s soup selection

Pizza del Giorno  
Your server will describe tonight’s featured pizza

Insalate

Insalata Estiva Mediterranea   11
Mediterranean salad with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, cucumbers, & arugula

Insalata Nicola   6/9
Field greens, sun-dried tomato, sweet gorgonzola, pear, and red onion in vinaigrette

Insalata di Cesare   7/10
Classic Caesar salad with polenta croutons—add chicken for $5 or shrimp for $6

Insalata di Bietole e Ruchetta   9
Thinly sliced red beets with baby arugula, red onion, capers, and goat cheese

Pasta

Fresh pasta is made every day at Nicola’s, with our Italian-made pasta machines
using organic semolina flour in original artisan shapes and styles.

Lasagnetta   14
Chicken and artichoke hearts layered in lasagna with cheeses and tomato sauce

Risotto di Giorno   AQ
 Your server will describe chef’s special risotto creation of the day

Orecchiette alla Checca   14
 “Little ears” pasta with fresh mozzarella, basil, and diced tomato

Malfatti alla Plinio   14
Oven roasted chicken, caramelized red onions, aged tomatoes, garlic, and cream

Bucatini all’ Amatriciana   14
 “Hollow spaghetti” pasta with roasted smoked pancetta, tomato sauce, a touch of
cream, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

Fazzoletto alla Genovese   18
“Handkerchief” pasta with shrimp and salmon sautéed in
white wine garlic sauce with julienned vegetables

Rigatoni con Melanzane e Pomodoro con Ricotta Salata   14
Rigatoni with roasted eggplant, aged ricotta, and spicy tomato sauce

Fusilli Spaccati alla Luciana   17
“Leaf shaped” pasta served with shrimp, sun-dried tomato, and arugula
 with mascarpone cheese and white wine

Ravioloni Ripieni di Mascarpone e Pere con Capesante   22
Pan-seared sea scallops with roasted pear and mascarpone stuffed ravioli
 with sage clam juice and crisped leeks

Linguine con Vongole e Pancetta   16
Linguine with little neck clams, pancetta, and fresh tomato sauce

Casarecci alla Bolognese   14
Hand-made pasta with savory meat sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Bucatini alla Pescatore   18
Hollow spaghetti with red snapper, white fish, shrimp, calamari,
and clams in a zesty tomato sauce

Secondi

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone   22
Pan-seared veal medallions with fresh lemon, garlic, and white wine butter sauce

Scaloppine di Vitello ai Funghi e Marsala   23
Tender pan-seared veal medallions, mushrooms, and Marsala wine reduction
served with Gorgonzola polenta and asparagus

Salmone in Crosta di Erbette   24
Herb-crusted salmon with fava bean and artichoke salad

Branzino al Forno   29
Roasted sea bass with broccolini, root vegetables, and white wine butter sauce

Paillard di Pollo   18
Grilled, thinly sliced chicken breast with capers and lemon juice

Orata al Forno   32
Roasted whole Mediterranean bass with braised fennel and olives

Costoletta di Alba   36
Grilled veal chop with wild mushroom and white truffle infusion on soft polenta

Costoletta alla Milanese   34
Breaded and herb-crusted veal chop topped with arugula and tomato

Filetto di Manzo   33
Black pepper-crusted beef tenderloin with grilled vegetables,
red wine, and gorgonzola sauce

Gamberoni e Capesante alla Fiamma con Caponata Siciliana   27
Grilled shrimp and sea scallops on skewers with caponata and white balsamic sauce

Battuta di Manzo   24
Paillard of beef steak with arugula, parmesan, and lemon

Dolci

Tiramisu   7
Traditional lady finger cookies soaked in espresso,
layered with mascarpone, coffee liqueur, and cocoa

Profiteroles alla Vaniglia   8
Cream puffs filled with vanilla bean gelato and covered in Belgian chocolate

Coppa di Crema al Limone e Mascarpone   8
Victoria sponge cake with lemon mascarpone mousse

Torta di Semolina con Ciliegie   7
Semolina cake with pistachio crème and tart cherry-pinot noir syrup

Tortino di Cioccolato con Cuore Morbido   8
Molten chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse and Frangelico cream

Cannolo Siciliano   7
Classic Sicilian cannoli filled with sweet ricotta cheese, honey,
chocolate chips and pistachios

Affogato al Caffe   7
Vanilla bean gelato with a shot of espresso and Cantucci almond cookies

Zabaglione Gratinato   7
Fresh berries with Amaretto cookies and Marsala zabaglione cream

Semifreddo al Croccantino   7
Semi-soft Amaretto Italian gelato with crushed almond praline
topped with a touch of chocolate sauce

Bevande

Espresso   2
Espresso Doppio   3
Cappuccino   3
Latte   3
Mocha   3
Coffee   2
Soft Drinks   2
Iced Tea   2
Panna Bottled Water   3.50/6
San Pellegrino   3.50/6

Nicola’s Caters to You
Please celebrate with us! We have a beautiful private dining room and
three semi-private spaces on the mezzanine for your next gathering.