Alina's

Italian Mediterranean

Appetizers – Small Plates‏

Oyster Fritters

Oysters lightly breaded and frizzled with our sweet, home-made chili sauce.
$13.00

Calamari Impanato

Chef jay’s‏ famous creation! Crispy, hand-breaded calamari, lightly tossed with garlic butter and cherry peppers, atop a bed of micro cilantro, then finished with his signature roasted red pepper aioli. You’ll be fighting for every last bite!
$13.00

Ahi Tuna

Sushi grade ahi tuna lightly encrusted with sesame seeds, drizzled lightly with Carmelina’s spicy remoulade and served atop a bed of micro greens.
$13.00

Aglio Carmelina Di Gamberi (Carmelina's Shrimp)

Beer battered tiger shrimp accented with peach mango sauce and finished with toasted coconut.
$13.00

Salumi Assortiti

Visit the markets of old Italy with Carmelina’s assorted meat dish. Our “piastra” of sliced prosciutto, capicola, sopressata, parmesan cheese, a garlic crostino, XVOO, and pickled beets would make mama proud!
$12.00

Maryland Soft Shell Crab

Lightly breaded and sauteed golden brown, served over micro cilantro and accented with a colorful pico de gallo, platano frito and a lemon vinaigrette.
$13.00

Carmelina's Sausage Trio

A portion of Carmelina’s home-made sausages. Wagyu beef, pork and duck sausages accompanied with whole grain mustard, honey and scorched rosemary.
$11.00

Buonabocca

Frizzled pillows of cheese stuffed with fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes finished with a lemon caper sauce and chef Jay’s relish du jour. A cornerstone of our menu for over 25 years!
$10.00

Capesante Carmelina's (Scallops Carmelina)

Large pan-seared sea scallops neatly nestled on a bed of honey dew melon relish and touched with Carmelina’s black raspberry sauce. Simply awesome!
$13.00

Insalada - Salads

Warmed Spinach Salad

Sauteed local baby spinach that is topped with Carmelina’s spicy candied walnuts, poached pear, grapes and crumbled blue cheese. Finished with our signature gorgonzola peppercorn dressing.
$10.00

Insalada Rustica

A quartet of frisee, endive, radicchio and watercress, tossed with fresh mozzarella, lardons, polenta croutons and balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with a trio of fried quail eggs.
$10.00

Caesar Salad

Fresh, whole hearts of romaine, lightly dressed with our homemade caesar dressing, finished with shaved parmigiano, crisp pancetta and a side of grilled garlic crostino.
$10.00

Lobster Salad

Crisp hearts of romaine stuffed with fresh lobster, garlic, thyme and our signature aioli. This sumptuous summertime favorite is finished with sliced avocado and tomatoes.
$14.00

Carmelina's House Salad

Our signature combination of local, organic mesclun mix, baby arugula, carrots, onions, tomatoes and olives, topped with fresh grated parmigiano and your choice of balsamic, gorgonzola or strawberry dressing. An instant classic.
$7.00

Pasta - Risotto‏

Crazy Alfredo

Our biggest‏ seller! Julienned chicken, sweet Italian sausage, sopressata and roasted red peppers, tossed in a spicy alfredo sauce with fettuccine.
$0.00

Seafood Crazy

Sauteed large shrimp, sea scallops, lobster meat and scallions, with lobster stock and grand marnier-infused cream sauce tossed in fettuccine pasta.
$0.00

Risotto Gamberi E Asparagi

Shrimp and chopped local asparagus, tossed with arborio rice, and finished with fresh, grated parmigiano.
$0.00

Baked Ravioli Amore

Sauteed large shrimp, sweet Italian sausage and roasted jalapenos, in our hearty plum tomato and rosemary marinara sauce, atop a letto of ravioli, finished with provolone cheese, then oven roasted to perfection.
$18.00

Spaghetti Carbonara

The original classic. Prepared with spaghetti, pancetta, parmigiano and cracked black pepper, then infused with a farm-fresh egg.
$0.00

Fettucine Alfredo

Fettuccine in our comforting parmigiano and nutmeg-infused alfredo sauce.
$0.00

Linguine Mussels

Wild maine blue mussels, prepared in your choice of white wine/garlic sauce or hearty plum tomato marinara sauce. Neatly nestled atop a bed of linguini pasta.
$0.00

Lobster Risotto

Lobster meat, garlic and fresh herbs, tossed with arborio rice and finished with a lobster and brandy sauce.
$28.00

Penne Con Spinaci

Fresh local‏ baby spinach, garlic and tomatoes, sauteed in XVOO, tossed with penne pasta and accented with freshly grated parmigiano.
$16.00

Linguine Carmelina

A favorite dish for 25 years! Sauteed large shrimp, julienned chicken, sea scallops and sweet Italian sausage dressed with creamy tomato rosemary sauce then tossed with capers and fettuccine pasta.
$25.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Chef Jay’s interpretation of the classic. Three generous portions of pastiche veal, pork and beef meatballs, smothered in a rich red marinara sauce and served on a heaping portion of spaghetti.
$18.00

Carne – Meat

Ask your server about tonight’s vegetable and potato.

Carne – Meat - Veal Scallopini or Chicken Breast

Choose veal or chicken, and your preparation

Marsala Carne

Sauteed with fresh oyster mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce.
$23.00

Picatta

Sauteed in a white wine, caper and lemon sauce.
$23.00

Arancia

Sauteed with‏ fresh garlic, shallots and tarragon veiled with gran-gala and orange juice infusion.
$23.00

Carne – Meat - Filet of Beef

10 oz filet, prepared any of the following ways

Veal Demi

Grilled and topped with chef jay’s combination of homemade veal stock, tomato coulis, fresh herbs, garlic, and rosemary. Accompanied by a sauteed trio of crimin, oyster and baby Bella mushrooms.
$31.00

Gorgonzola Fondue

Chef jay’s signature gorgonzola fondue drizzle. With the mushroom trio.
$31.00

Marsala

Sauteed oyster‏ mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce.
$31.00

Plain

Pan-seared, then oven roasted to perfection. Served with your choice of sauteed spinach or rapi.
$31.00

Prime Rib Au Jus

16 oz‏ slow roasted prime rib, with our delectable mushroom au jus.
$24.00

Veal Saltimboca

Our most popular dish! A center cut, bone-in, pounded, veal chop, rolled and layered with fresh garlic, sage, spinach, provolone and prosciutto. Finished with our delicious roasted red pepper and chianti sauce.
$29.00

Beef Brisket

Beef brisket slow cooked for 28 hours, then enveloped with an brazilian arabica coffee and brandy barbecue sauce.
$22.00

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded boneless chicken breasts served atop a heaping portion of penne pasta, topped with Carmelina’s hearty plum tomato and rosemary marinara sauce accented with parmigiano.
$21.00

Pesce – Fish‏

Please ask your server for today’s fresh fish offerings, and choose from the following preparations

Roasted

Prepared with crushed garlic, XVOO and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Oven roasted and served with your choice of sauteed spinach or rapi.
$28.00

Maple-Balsamic

Pan-seared and finished with chef jay’s maple-balsamic glaze.
$28.00

Rockefeller

Pan-seared and topped with creamed spinach and fresh parmigiano on a bed of risotto.
$28.00

Russet

Wrapped with thinly sliced russet potato, served over melted leeks, finished with our signature sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce.
$28.00

Cioppino:

King crab, rock shrimp, wild maine blue mussels, and a four oz fish filet of your choosing, simmered in a zesty, fragrant tomato broth. Garnished with caviar.
$31.00

Contorni - Sides

Meatballs Con Marinara O Alfredo:

Chef jay’s‏ pastiche veal, pork and beef meatballs covered with your choice of hearty plum tomato marinara sauce or alfredo sauce.
$9.00

Sauteed Spinach or Rapi

Sauteed local baby spinach or rapi greens prepared with garlic, lemon and XVOO.
$6.00

Vegetale Del Giorno

Chef’s choice of tonight’s vegetables, sauteed in XVOO.
$3.00

Patata Del Giorno

Chef’s choice of tonight’s potato.
$3.00