Fine Italian Cuisine...
David Foini worked on the Royale Caribbean cruise lines before he came ashore on St Martin about ten years ago to work at the famed La Samanna Resort. Later he opened his own establishment near the bridge in Sandy Ground. At first he made pasta at La Raviolina and sold it to stores and restaurants. Then, he started to sell pasta from La Raviolina for takeout and later added pizza. Eventually, he opened La Gondola restaurant next door and served the pastas that made La Raviolina famous. Today, La Gondola has moved to a fabulous new space at the Atlantis Casino and is serving some of the finest Italian cuisione on the island.
La Gondola now serves the fresh pasta and much more to an appreciative audience between 6:00 and 10:30. An authentic Italian dining experience awaits in the large and well-appointed restaurant in the Dutch lowlands. Look for our neon sign just after the golf course on the road from Simpson Bay through the lowlands. You'll also see our awning and several sidewalk tables for your al fresco enjoyment.
Requests submitted with Contact Us go directly to La Gondola Ristorante. Rates are quoted in US dollars, are subject to tax and service charges and may change without notice. Visit the La Gondola Ristorante website for more information.
Antipasti - Appetizers
Antipasto classico Italiano. The traditional Italian ‘Antipasto’; homemade salami,Parma ham, sweet roasted peppers and grilled eggplant marinated in extra virgin olive oil.
$12
Romana croccante allo stile di Cesare. Crispy romaine lettuce with our Caesar dressing and freshly baked garlic croutons.
$9
Caprese di mozzarella di bufala agli odori Mediterranei. A delicate composition of grape tomatoes and fresh Italian certified buffalo Mozzarella cheese garnished with fresh basil and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil.
$13
Insalata nobile ”del Doge di Venezia”. A selection of fresh salads and arrugula with diced Gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomatoes and walnuts dressed with homemade vinaigrette.
$12
Finissime di manzo marinato, capperi e lame di Reggiano. Thin slices of marinated beef tenderloin, fresh shaved “Reggiano”parmesan cheese, capers, onion rings and our lemon Italian dressing.
$13
Carpaccio di salmone ai grani di pepe rosa. Thin slices of raw, fresh salmon flavored with our lemon dressing
and served with capers, onion rings and pink peppercorns.
$14
Bruschetta dell’antica tradizione Toscana. Chopped, ripe grape tomatoes with garlic and fresh basil,marinated in extra virgin olive oil and served on toasted homemade focaccia bread topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and oven baked.
$12
Antipasti Caldi - Warm Appetizers
Homemade Italian focaccia bread filled with Parma ham and goat cheese, baked and brushed with extra virgin olive oil, served on a bed of arrugula salad and cherry tomatoes.
$14
Millefoglie di melanzane alla Parmigiana. Thinly sliced, fried eggplant, dressed with tomato sauce, fresh basil,Parmesan and fresh mozzarella cheeses and then oven baked. “That’s the classic Parmigiana”!
$15
Tortino fondente al prosciutto di Parma e Mozzarella. Sliced certified buffalo Mozzarella cheese and fresh tomatoes wrapped in thinly sliced Parma ham; baked and served warm on a bed of baby arrugula salad.
$14
Sfogliatina calda d’aragosta con la sua salsa rosata. A light crispy fresh baked puff pastry case, filled with fresh pan fried pieces of lobster tail in a lobster and basil sauce.
$17
Impepata di cozze. Fresh steamed mussels served in a marinara flavored broth, with garlic croutons and fresh ground black pepper.
$14
Zuppe-Soups
Vellutata di aragosta. Our freshly made Isle of Saba lobster bisque topped with crispy puff pastry croutons.
A delicious, classic “minestrone”of selected fresh vegetables.
$13
Zuppetta di legumi freschi.
$11
Pasta e fagioli alla veneta, crostoncini al rosmarino e olio extra vergine. Traditional Venetian style pasta and red bean soup, served with crispy fresh rosemary croutons and a hint of extra virgin olive oil.
$12
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Bolognese. Spaghetti with our own bolognaise style meat sauce.
$18
Tagliatelle alla carbonara. Homemade fettuccini in a cream and egg yolk sauce garnished with Italian “Pancetta”ham.
$19
Ravioli ai 4 formaggi, pomodoro e basilico fresco. Homemade four cheeses ravioli served with a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
$19
Ravioli di carne casarecci al burro e salvia. Homemade meat ravioli served with a delicate butter, sage and Parmesan cheese sauce.
$20
Trilogia di ravioli casarecci alla crema deliziosa di funghi. Selection of our homemade, basil, four cheese and meat raviolis, served in a delicate fresh mushroom sauce.
$21
Gnocchi di patate alla crema delicata di Gorgonzola. Fresh handmade potato dumplings with a Gorgonzola cheese sauce.
$20
Gnocchi di patate della nonna al pomodoro e basilico. Fresh handmade potato dumplings served with a fresh
tomato and basil sauce. “Just like Grandma used to make”.
$19
Lasagna classica emiliana, gratinata al Parmigiano Reggiano. Our homemade meat lasagna, freshly oven baked with ‘Reggiano”Parmesan cheese.
$19
Cannelloni di vitello in vellutata di pomodoro, gratinati al parmigiano. Homemade selected veal manicotti baked in our fresh tomato sauce and gently crisped with parmesan cheese.
$22
Lasagna vegetariana alla ricotta e spinaci. Homemade vegetarian lasagna layered with fresh ricotta cheese and sautéed spinach served on our basil tomato sauce.
$19
Linguine alle verdure di primavera. Linguine with sautéed fresh zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, broccoli
and fresh tomatoes with a hint of Italian extra virgin olive oil.
$19
Ravioli alla “Perla dei Caraibi”. Homemade Lobster “Pearl of the Caribbean”ravioli, served in a lobster sauce.
$24
Risotti - Rice
Risotto ai preziosi del mare. Our Arborio risotto cooked “al dente”and served with selected seafood: octopus,
squid, calamari, clams,mussels and topped with garlic jumbo shrimps.
$26
Risotto alla Monzese con salsiccia brianzola, funghi e zafferano. The traditional “Monzese”risotto with fresh home made “Salsiccia”sausage and pan fried Portobello mushrooms, lightly flavored with saffron.
$24
Pesci e Frutti di Mare-Fish&Seafood
Spaghetti alle vongole veraci. Fresh “Veraci”clams prepared Venetian style,with spaghetti in a clear garlic and parsley broth.
$24
Filetto di branzino alla salvia. Fresh filet of Atlantic sea bass in a light white wine and sage sauce, served with basil mashed potatoes.
$28
Filetto di cernia ai sapori del Mediterraneo. Fresh grouper filet, sautéed in the classic Mediterranean style sauce,
with parsley, garlic, capers, black olives and tomatoes, served with fresh grilled vegetables.
$28
Filetto di salmone agli agrumi del sud e pepe rosa. Grilled fresh filet of north Atlantic salmon on a crispy puff pastry crust, served with a zesty lemon and pink peppercorn sauce and handmade pumpkin ravioli sautéed with fresh asparagus.
$26
Linguine con gamberoni alla Sorrentina. Fresh jumbo shrimps sautéed in a garlic marinara sauce, spiced to your taste and served on linguine pasta.
$25
Trancio di pesce spada alla griglia Grilled fresh swordfish filet with garlic, parsley and extra virgin olive oil,
served with fresh grilled vegetables.
$26
Carni e Pollo -Meat& Chicken
Pan fried chicken escalope, oven baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti or penne in a tomato and basil sauce.
$23
Piccata di pollo al vino Marsala con funghi padellati. Tender chicken breast escalopes, sautéed with fresh Portobello mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce and served with a selection of fresh vegetables or spaghetti.
$24
Piccata di vitello al limone. Tender veal piccata, pan fried and served in a lemon and butter sauce with a selection of vegetables and pan fried potatoes or spaghetti.
$26
Scaloppina di vitello alla parmigiana. Pan fried veal escalope, oven baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella,
served with “al dente”spaghetti or penne in a tomato and basil sauce.
$24
Costoletta di vitello alla “De Medici”. A large grilled veal chop, cooked to your taste, in light rosemary gravy and served with handmade spinach gnocchi.
$34
Filetto di manzo grigliato ai preziosi del sottobosco o al Gorgonzola. An 8 oz beef tenderloin, grilled to your taste and served with mushroom or Gorgonzola sauce with a selection of fresh vegetables and pan fried potatoes or handmade gnocchi.
$29
Costolette d’agnello grigliate alla Fiorentina. A very tender rack of lamb, grilled to your taste and served in a light gravy with thyme mashed potatoes.
$28
Ossobuco alla Milanese. The classic, Italian, braised veal shank, it is so tender that you will not need your knife, served on a bed of saffron risotto.
$32
Dolci - Desserts
Tiramisu della Mamma. Our homemade version of this Italian classic made with fresh Mascarpone cheese, Italian coffee and “ladies fingers”sponge cake.
$9
Tartufo pralinato d’Alba. Praline ice cream flavored with Grande Marnier and topped with hot chocolate sauce and toasted almonds.
$9
Fantasia di dessert del carnevale di Venezia. A fabulous selection of our homemade desserts; Tiramisu,warm
chocolate tart and a frozen nougat served on a raspberry sauce.
$12
Nougat glace. Homemade nougat ice cream,made with crunchy caramel and almonds and served on a raspberry sauce.
$11
Crostata al gran cru di cioccolato. A warm chocolate tart served with a light espresso coffee sauce.
$11
Il nostro gelato artigianale. Our selection of homemade Italian ice creams. Combine any two flavors: Vanilla, Pistachio, Chocolate, Coconut, Banana,Apricot.
$8
I sorbetti alla frutta. Our selection of homemade fresh fruit sorbets. Combine any two flavors: Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry, Passion Fruit.
$8
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