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Wines by the Glass


Red Wine
Rodney Strong Cabernet
Sterling Vintner's Cabernet
Rodney Strong Pinot Noir
Angeline Pinot Noir
Blackstone Merlot
Wolf Blass Shiraz
Stellina di Notte Chianti

White Wine
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Hess "Select" Chardonnay
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Bollini Pinot Grigio
S.A. Prum "Essence" Riesling

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Martini Specials

Strawberry-Tini
Strawberry Vodka & Fresh Strawberry Puree

White Chocolate
Vanilla Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate, White Creme De Cocoa

Mixed Berry
Stoli Vanil, Stoli Razberi, Creme Di Cassis, Splash of Cranberry Juice

Snickertini
Stoli Vanil, Frangelico, Buttershots & Irish Cream

Champagne-Tini
Kettle One, Champagne, Chambord, White Cranberry Juice

White Cranapolitan
Smirnoff Cranberry, Triple Sec, White Cranberry Juice

Grapetini
Three Olives Grape & Grape Liquor

Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate Vodka, Pama Liqueur, Splash Triple Sec and Cranberry

South Beach-Tini
Stoli Vanil, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice, Splash of Grenadine

Lemon-Drop Martini
Citrus Vodka, Lemoncello & A Squeeze of Fresh Lemon


Antipasti

Calamari
Quick fried calamari tossed w/ sliced cherry peppers, spicy marinara
Add melted Gorgonzola cheese

Shrimp Angeline
Jumbo Shrimp wrapped w/ bacon, melted fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction


 


Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

Broccoli Rabe and Spicy Italian sausage simmered w/ garlic & EVOO

Crabcake
Crispy Crab Cake … Herb encrusted lump Maryland crabmeat, over field greens & a roasted red pepper Chipotle remoulade

Clams Casino
Eight Littleneck clams, bacon & our classic casino recipe

Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread topped w/ diced plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic & w/ Parmesan cheese

Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo Shrimp cocktail, our own tangy horseradish cocktail sauce


Raw Bar

Sampler
4 Shrimp, 4 Littleneck Clams, 4 Blue Point Oysters. Served w/ house-made cocktail sauce & horseradish

½ Dozen Littleneck Clams
12 Littleneck Clams
½ Dozen Blue Point Oysters
 12 Blue Point Oysters


Insalata

Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, juicy vine ripe tomatoes, basil & pepper infused EVOO

Fresh "Wedge"
Iceburg Lettuce Wedge, diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, house-made creamy gorgonzola dressing

Classic Caesar
Crisp Romaine greens... Diorio’s anchovy dressing,
shaved Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic house-made croutons

Apple Salad
Baby Field Greens, Granny Smith apples, caramelized walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese tossed in our strawberry vinaigrette dressing

Mixed Green Salad
Baby Field Greens, radicchio, sliced red onion, Diorio’s house vinaigrette
Add crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Minestre

Lobster Bisque
Creamy House-made Lobster Bisque

Soup of the Day
Chef’s daily selection

 
Le Pasta

Tutti di Mare
Linguine, Jumbo shrimp, Little Neck clams, Sea scallops, Calamari w/ fra diavalo, house marinara or white wine broth

Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo Shrimp baked w/ butter, white wine, lemon, fresh herbs, garlic, peas, plum tomatoes, herbed pistachio crumbs, over Capellini

Ravioli Bolognese
Cheese filled Ravioli, Diorio’s special tomato sauce of ground sausage & veal

Gemelli & Sausage
Gemelli Pasta, spicy Italian Sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, Mascarpone cream sauce

Rigatoni ala Vodka
Rigatoni pasta, w/ a Vodka plum tomato cream sauce

Linguini with Clams
Linguini tossed with Little Neck clams w/ your choice of fra diavlo, house marinara or white wine broth

Pasta Compliments

Add - Chicken, Shrimp, Spicy Sausage or Scallops

 

Pesce

Salmon
Fresh Norwegian Salmon, horseradish mustard glaze

Chilean Sea Bass
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass served w/ chef’s daily choice of topping

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Jumbo Baked Stuffed Shrimp w/ lump Maryland crabmeat stuffing, drawn butter

Scallops Risotto
Diver Sea Scallops w/ a creamy mushroom and cranberry risotto, drizzled with a citrus confit

Fish of the Day
Your server will tempt you w/ our daily fish selection


Secondi Piatti

Veal Diorio
Veal Scaloppine, prosciutto, melted fresh mozzarella, spinach, garlic, sage, Marsala wine reduction

Vitello Gorgonzola
Thinly pounded Veal Cutlets w/ a warm gorgonzola & walnut sauce

Chicken
Pan-seared Boneless Breast of Chicken, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, basil, garlic, white wine sauce

Twin Pork Chops
Grilled Twin Frenched Pork Chops w/ sautéed caramalized onions & granny smith apples


Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.

For your convenience a 18% gratuity may be added to parties of eight or more. Please note, not all ingredients are listed. All entrees are garnished w/ the chef’s selection of fresh seasonal vegetables, pasta, rice or as specified.

Substitutions will be priced accordingly.
 

Sides

House-made Macaroni & Cheese

Grilled Asparagus

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Spinach

Creamy Seasonal Risotto

House-made Fried Onion Rings


Dalla Griglia

Filet Mignon
Grilled 10 oz. Filet Mignon topped w/ a demi glaze

New York Gorgonzola
Grilled 14 oz. New York Strip Steak, melted Gorgonzola cheese, w/ a Port wine drizzle

Land and Sea
Grilled 10oz. Filet Mignon served w/ Jumbo Shrimp stuffed w/ fresh Maryland lump crabmeat, drawn butter

Steak Au Poivre
Pan-Seared pepper encrusted 14 oz. New York Strip, Jack Daniels & peppercorn demi-cream reduction

Ribeye Steak
Grilled 18 oz. Ribeye Steak

Entree Compliments

Add - Lump Crabmeat Bearnaise, Seared Scallop, Seared Shrimp or Baked Stuffed Shrimp



Dolci

Dessert
Enjoy one of Diorio’s Award Winning Desserts.
All desserts are made on premises.
Your server will tempt you w/ our daily selections.

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Lunch: Monday thru Friday, 11:30 - 2:30 PM
Dinner: Monday thru Saturday, 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour: Thursday & Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Private Dining Room Available
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