CAV Restaurant

14 Imperial Place Providence, RI 02903
401.751.9164 Fax 401.274.9107

Dinner

APPETIZERS
Walnut encrusted Brie served warm with brandied sundried apricots
For two or more 8.95
Bruschetta with tomatoes, artichokes, Feta and crusty herb garlic bread, marinated in a Balsamic vinaigrette: For Two 9.95
Goat cheese croquettes with Balsamic reduction 5.25
Crostini with a melange of wild mushrooms sautéed with wine, fresh herbs, and a concasse of fresh plum tomatoes. For one 6.95 For two 10.50
Coconut Shrimp: Shrimp with Thai Chile Dip 5.50
Pan seared Native Point Judith Calamari, with garlic, fresh basil and hot peppers
For two or more 12.95
Chive dumplings (2), with gourmet green chive filling, pan sautéed served with fusion sauce 5.95
Prince Edward Island Mussels (1 lb) with CAV style fragrant red curry sauce 14.95
Pistachio crusted crabcake (6oz), Siracha aioli and Taro root chip 15.95
Butter poached Maine Lobster (half of 1 1/4 lb lobster), crispy noodles, whole roasted shallots, sautéed shitake mushrooms in a lobster sherry fumet 15.95
Pizza St. Donato: Thin 12″ white pizza with grilled chicken, artichokes, Gorgonzola, fresh rosemary and shallot cream sauce
For three or more 13.50
SOUPS AND SALADS
Traditional N.E. Clam Chowder, Cup 4.50 Soup Bowl 6.00
Cup of Lobster Bisque with Tahitian Vanilla 6.50 Bowl 8.95
Lobster Bisque with Tahitian vanilla and chunks of lobster meat 10.95
Salad of Wild greens and julienned endives in a champagne vinaigrette 5.00
Large Caesar Salad with herb garlic batons, fresh Caesar dressing and Parmesan Crisp flower 9.95
Caprese salad with homemade fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato 10.95
Sophia Salad: wild greens and endives salad, with fresh pears, almonds, sundried cranberries and
Gorgonzola in a honey onion Vinaigrette Individual 7.95 Large for two 9.95
Kombu Crusted Tuna, served rare over wild mixed greens, cucumbers with a ginger, scallion vinaigrette and crispy Somen noodles* Entrée salad 13.50
~With grilled chicken 4.50; With grilled Shrimp 1.75 each
 
 
DINNER MENU

Served Monday through Sunday
BISTRO DINNER ENTREES
See also Chef dinner entrees
Pasta Florentine: fresh cut pasta, rolled and filled with sautéed spinach, walnut and herbed ricotta, in a shallot cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and Parmesan Crisp Flower 18.95
Also available with chicken in the mousse 19.95
Mussels served two ways: with a zesty plum tomato Arrabiata sauce with fresh basil served over angel hair pasta 18.95
or with a zesty CAV style red curry sauce with basil 19.95
Shrimp and sautéed white beans ragout, with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, in a white wine butter sauce served over fresh cut Cavatelli 23.95
Also available without shrimp for vegetarians 20.50
CHEF DINNER SPECIALTIES
Wild Mushroom Risotto, with Porcinis and other mushrooms white truffled sauce, Parmesan 22.95
Sautéed Lobster meat over fresh-cut Pappardelle, English sweet peas, Pernod beurre blanc 28.95
Sesame Hijiki encrusted Tuna, Sashimi quality, served rare with
Wasabi aioli, Maki rolls and pickled cucumber salad* 28.95
Seared North Atlantic Salmon, with a Coconut Spinach Sauce served with roasted herbed Fingerling Potatoes and Pickled onion garnish 24.95
Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops and Shrimp, finished with lobster butter
and Balsamic reduction, served over Lemon Zest Risotto with julienned snowpeas 29.95
Parmesan encrusted Chicken breast, in a white wine buerre blanc, served with julienned Snowpeas and herbed roasted red Bliss potatoes 20.95
Poulet aux Poires: 10oz Pan seared chicken breast with red pears poached in red wine and ginger pear sauce served with sautéed Asian chive dumplings 25.95
Duck Confit and seared duck breast, Cranberry Orange compote, Brandy Orange demi-glace, Butternut Squash Mash 28.95
Port Braised Lambshank with Port demi-glace, Butternut Squash Flan and pommes puree 32.95
Filet Mignon, Sauce Bordelaise, potatoes planks, butter poached Asparagus, olive infused pommes puree 33.95
Lobster Special to be announced – Market price
Plus new specials daily!
 
IN ADDITION TO THE FULL CAV DINNER MENU SERVED DAILY
CAV OFFERS:
A $17.95 BISTRO PRIX FIXE
SERVED WEEKNIGHTS SUNDAY THROUGH

THURSDAY:
Which includes a Salad of Wild baby greens
And a choice of bistro entrée (4 choices offered)
*The Health Department specifies that foods of animal origin, served rare or undercooked, may increase the risk of food borne illness.

All menu items and prices subject to change.