Carlo's Cucina Italiana – Italian
Stepping into Carlo's Cucina Italiana feels like entering a warm family kitchen where the comforting aroma of simmering minestrone and golden-fried arancini fills the air. Guests linger over vibrant platters of Italian antipasto and crisp bruschetta, while the kitchen balances tradition with flair through signature dishes like the citrus-kissed Grand Marnier shrimp and savory stuffed eggplant. This inviting sanctuary captures the soulful essence of Italian hospitality, turning every meal into a leisurely celebration of rich, time-honored flavors.
131, Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134 +16172549759 https://carloscucinaitaliana.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Stuffed Eggplant - $12: Eggplant stuffed with ricotta, mixed with herbs and topped with our marinara sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $15: Fresh Italian bread topped with marinated tomatoes, sautéed with peppers, capers, and Sicilian olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Fried calamari tossed with hot cherry peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Veneziana - $18: Calamari sautéed with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, cherry peppers, and olives topped with cherry tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $14: Rice balls stuffed with ground beef & peas rolled in breadcrumbs, served in a vodka sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grand Marnier Shrimp - $18: Jumbo shrimp lightly coated in an egg batter, sautéed in a Grand Marnier sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Antipasto - $18: Prosciutto di Parma, giardiniera, roasted peppers, and sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Olivia - $18: Eggplant layered with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and topped with arugula, in a balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Stracciatella alla Romana - $8: Egg drop soup with chicken broth and egg noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone - $9: Vegetables, pasta & broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $8: Carlo’s house salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Romaine lettuce tossed with our own creamy caesar dressing topped with homemade garlic croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $15: Sliced tomato topped with fresh mozzarella in a bed of radicchio & arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walnut Salad - $15: Arugula salad with pears, walnuts and blue cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rigatoni Pomodoro - $15: Rigatoni in a plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - $15: Potato dumplings sautéed in a plum tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Tortellini - $15: Homemade tortellini in a plum tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Broccoli Penne - $23: Sautéed chicken with broccoli and penne in a light cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusilli with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe - $25: Homemade fusilli with sausage and broccoli rabe sautéed in a garlic and oil sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Spezzatino - $25: Potato dumplings with medallions of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, capers, and fresh basil, in a light plum tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams - $23: Linguine with little neck clams in a white wine or plum tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Jumbo Shrimp - $28: Linguine with jumbo shrimp in our special scampi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Frutti di Mare - $29: Mussels, clams, squid, and shrimp, in a white wine sauce or plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $22: Topped with fresh mozzarella in a plum tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiana - $24: Topped with fresh mozzarella in a plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $23: Chicken in a Marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $26: Veal in a Marsala wine sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saltimbocca - $24: Topped with prosciutto and Fontina cheese in a sage cream sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Saltimbocca - $27: Topped with prosciutto and Fontina cheese in a sage cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon della Casa - $25: Salmon stuffed with spinach and fontina cheese served with asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a saffron sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Irene - $25: Sautéed chicken breast, potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions, in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Giancarlo - $28: Sautéed chicken and sausage with potatoes, mushrooms, vinegar peppers, and onions, in a vinaigrette sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Carlo - $27: Veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, prosciutto and Fontina cheese, in a plum tomato sauce with onions and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli Antonio - $27: Lobster ravioli sautéed with salmon, shallots, cherry tomatoes, and peas, in a light lemon vodka sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini
- Meatball Parmigiana Panini - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana Panini - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Panini - $12: Topped with slice tomato & fresh mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $7: Homemade
- Cannoli - $7: Homemade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Flan - $7: Homemade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Spumoni Gelato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Sorbetto - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Espresso - $3.5
- Latte - $5
- Espresso Martini - $15
- Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Limonata - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2.5
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