Our Menu
Violino’s adds 20% Gratuity on reservations of 6 or more • Allergies: Please inform your server of any allergies when ordering.
Antipasto
Zuppa (Soup)
$12.00
Ask your server for the Chef’s Special Creation of the Day.
Arancini
$21.00/For Two
Truffle and Parmesan stuffed arborio rice balls, served with marinara sauce.
Calamari Fritti
$23.00/For Two
Crispy calamari served with red onion, Italian pepperoncini, chipotle mango aioli & red pepper couli.
Frittelle Di Granchio
$23.00/For Two
Lightly breaded house-made crab fritters served with basil aioli & Italian pepperoncini.
Salsa all’ Aragosta
$32.00/Fot Two
Lobster, artichoke, spinach, cream cheese & feta cheese dip served with pita bread.
Placcatore Freddo
$46.00/For Two
A classic selection of cured Italian meats, smoked salmon, Italian cheeses, grilled vegetables, olives & pickles.
Frutti Di Mare Placcatore
$52.00/For Two
Wide selection of seafood, tiger prawns, sea scallops, crab fritters, mussel & clams with crispy calamari & house-made dips.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro Con Olive
$19.00/For Two
Farm fresh tomato, bocconcini pesto crostini, marinated olives & wild arugula.
Polpette
$24.00/For Two
Veal & pork meatballs simmered in traditional Italian tomato pepper sauce.
Cioppino
$28.00/For Two
PEI fresh steamed mussels with your choice of garlic white wine or homemade red wine marinara sauce.
Insalata
Violino’s Caesar
$19.00
Hearts of romaine, Parmigiano cheese, prosciutto crisp, croutons with a housemade Caesar dressing and balsamic glaze.
Verdure Miste
$19.00
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, artichoke, carrot, pumpkin seeds and feta cheese tossed with white balsamic vinaigrette.
Barbabietola
$19.00
Rainbow beets, wild arugula, goat cheese, and almonds with maple vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Spinaci
$18.00
Baby spinach, seasonal fruits, fresh seasonal berries, feta cheese, pecan halves, tossed with pomegranate dressing.
Caprese
$25.00
Farm tomato, fiore di latte, wild arugula with balsamic glaze and crushed basil.
Pasta & Risotto
Fettuccine Tavolino
$39.00
Violino’s Signature: chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, flambé in Asiago cheese wheel
Strato Lasagna
$37.00
Infinite layers of Italian sausage and meat, baby spinach, béchamel, ricotta, mozzarella & Asiago cheese.
Linguini Nero Bianco
$39.00
Tiger prawns, green peas, sundried tomato, charred fennel, grana padano, black & white linguini in sambuca cream sauce.
Ravioli Alla Zucca
$32.00
Stuffed butternut squash ravioli, sundried tomato, green peas, tossed in brown butter sage sauce & Parmigiano cheese.
Aragosta Risotto
$45.00
Herb butter baked whole lobster tail, langostina, charred fennel and green peas infused in saffron cream sauce and grana padano.
Penne Pollo
$38.00
Chicken breast, wild boar bacon, bell pepper, arugula, spicy tomato and red pepper sauce, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Spaghetti Bolognese
$38.00
Veal & Pork seasoned with Italian herbs and cheese, served with tomato basil sauce.
Entrée
Fiorentina Di Pollo
$39.00
Pan seared chicken supreme stuffed with herb and garlic Boursin cheese, potato gratin, florentine sauce and vegetables.
Braciole Di Maiale
$39.00
14 oz char grilled pork chop, roasted potatoes, white wine herb sauce with seasonal vegetables.
Salmone
$39.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet, dill cream sauce, potato pave, seasonal vegetables.
Agnello
$53.00
Herb marinated New Zealand half rack of lamb, roasted garlic mash, Barolo reduction & vegetables.
Halibut
$46.00
Fire grilled cajun rubbed Pacific halibut, lemon cream sauce, potato pave & seasonal vegetables.
Filetto di Manzo
$49.00
AAA Alberta beef tenderloin, Italian cheese enriched mashed potatoes, demi glaze & seasonal vegetables.
Osso Buco Di Vitello
$49.00
Veal Osso Bucco braised in Barolo wine, Italian cheese enriched mashed potatoes & gremolata, seasonal vegetables.
Parmigiana
$39.00
Hand flattened bone in chicken breaded and baked with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce.
Nervatura
$44.00
Alberta boneless slow-braised short rib, creamy risotto & Barolo demi reduction, seasonal vegetables.
Add-On / Share
Side Pasta or Risotto with Tomato or Alfredo Sauce
$18.00
Add Meat +$14
Grilled Chicken Breast
$14.00
Sambuca or Cajun Prawns
$18.00
Sea Scallops
$18.00
Herb and Wine Sautéed Mushrooms
$14.00
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
$16.00
Herb Butter Lobster Tail
$29.00
V - Vegetarian
Group Menu 1
$75.00 Per Person • All entrée Items are served with Fresh baked bread in our IL Forno oven with olive oil, Crushed Chilli, Aged Balsamic & Parmigiano
COURSE 1:
Violino's Classic Caesar
Heart Romaine Lettuce, Grana Padano Parmigiano Cheese, Violino Caesar Dressing Balsamic Reduction Prosciutto Crisp & Croutons
Or
Chefs Special Soup of the Day
Or
Garden Salad
Fresh Local Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichoke, Carrot, Pumpkin Seeds & Feta Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
COURSE 2:
Chicken Parmezan
Flattened, Chicken Baked with Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato–Basil,
Roasted Potato, Seasonal Vegetable
Roasted Potato, Seasonal Vegetable
Or
Braised Short Rib
Boneless Slow Braised Short Rib, Italian Classic Mashed Potato, Barolo Wine Reduction & Seasonal Vegetable
Or
Halibut on Black & White Linguini
Fresh Atlantic Halibut Fillet with Linguini Pasta in Rose Sauce
Or
Four Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed Four Cheese Ravioli, Button Mushroom, Green Peas, White Wine & Parmigiano Cheese
COURSE 3:
Violino’s Classic Espresso Tiramisu
Espresso & Kahlua-Soaked Lady Fingers, Mascarpone Cheese & Fresh Berries
Or
Chef Gelato Selection
Group Menu 2
$95.00 Per Person • All entrée Items are served with Fresh baked bread in our IL Forno oven with olive oil, Crushed Chilli, Aged Balsamic & Parmigiano
COURSE 1:
Appetizer
Family Style Selection of Cured Italian Meats, Imported Cheeses, Smoked Salmon & Grilled Vegetables, Olives & Pickles
COURSE 2:
Garden Salad
Fresh Blend Lettuce with Carrot, Cucumber, Pumpkin Seeds with White Balsamic vinaigrette
Or
Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, glaze balsamic reduction, Home style croutons & prosciutto crisp
Chefs Special Soup of the Day
COURSE 3:
House Made Sorbet, Marinated Pineapple, Mint, Aged Balsamic Glaze
COURSE 4:
NY Steak
AAA Alberta Beef Tenderloin, Italian Cheese Infused Mashed Potato, Borolo Wine Reduction & Seasonal Vegetable
Or
Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Dill Cream Sauce, Potato Pave, Seasonal Vegetables
Or
Chicken Supreme
Pan Seared Chicken Supreme Stuffed with Herb Boursin Cheese, Potato Pave, Seasonal Vegetable, Florentine Sauce
Or
Black and White Linguini
Black and White Linguini Sambuca Cream Sauce with Tiger Prawns, Sweet Green Peas, Sundried Tomato, Charred Fennel
Or
Egplant Parmezan
Baked Eggplant Parmezan, Marinara Sauce, Roasted Potato, Seasonal Vegetable
COURSE 5:
Classic House Made Tiramisu
Or
Cheesecake
Group Menu 3
$115.00 Per Person
COURSE 1:
Appetizer
Family Style Selection of Cured Italian meats, Italian cheeses, Smoked Salmon & Grilled vegetables, olives & pickles
COURSE 2:
Garden Salad
Fresh Blend Lettuce with Carrot, Cucumber, Pumpkin Seeds with White Balsamic vinaigrette
Or
Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, glaze balsamic reduction, Home style croutons & prosciutto crisp
Chefs Special Soup of the Day
COURSE 3:
Linguini Pasta
Tossed in Homemade Tomato Pepper Sauce
Or
Fettuccini Pasta
Tossed in Homemade Alfredo Sauce
COURSE 4:
House Made Sorbet, Marinated Pineapple, Mint, Aged Balsamic Glaze
COURSE 5:
Salmon
Fresh Organic Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Dill Cream Sauce, Potato Pave, Seasonal Vegetables
Or
Lobster Risotto
Herb Butter Baked Lobster Risotto, Langostina, Green Peas, Charred Fennel, Saffron Cream Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Or
Beef Tenderloin
AAA Alberta Beef Tenderloin, Italian Cheese Enriched Mashed Potato with Borolo Demi Reduction
Or
Chicken Supreme
Chicken Supreme Stuffed w Boursin Cheese, Potato Pave, Seasonal Vegetables, Florentine Sauce
Or
Rack of Lamb
Herb Marinated New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Borolo Wine Demi Reduction with Seasonal Vegetables
Or
Egplant Parmezan
Baked Eggplant Parmezan, Marinara Sauce, Roasted Potato, Seasonal Vegetables
COURSE 6:
Italian Espresso Tiramisu
Or
Cheesecake
Or
Chefs Housemade Gelato
All our desserts are made in house.
Dolce
Please inform your server of any allergies when ordering.
Violino’s Classic Espresso Tiramisu
$12.00
Espresso & Kahlua soaked lady fingers, with mascarpone, served with fresh berries.
Molten Chocolate Cake
$12.00
Ferrero chocolate cake served with vanilla bourbon gelato.
Bread Pudding
$14.00
Pecan, cinnamon & vanilla flavoured pudding served with caramel sauce & gelato.
Crème Brûlée
$12.00
Ask your server for the daily creation of Chef’s special Brûlée.
Cheesecake
$13.00
Classic Italian-style house made cheese cake with fresh berries jam.
Gelato / Sorbet
$9.00
Daily in House made Gelato or Sorbet.
Affogato
$9.00
Violino’s house made vanilla bean gelato drowned in Italian espresso.
An Evening of Romance at Violino
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an indulgent dining experience at Violino Restaurant. Guests are invited to enjoy an exquisitely crafted five-course prix fixe menu, thoughtfully designed to unfold at an elegant pace and highlight the artistry of our kitchen.
Each reservation includes a two-hour dining allotment, providing a refined and unhurried setting in which to savor every course while allowing us to maintain the highest level of service throughout the evening.
This exclusive Valentine’s experience is offered at $130 per person, with 5% GST and a 20% gratuity applied to the final bill.
To secure your reservation, a credit card is required on file.
Corso I - Antipasti
Vellutata di Zucca al Tartufo
A velouté of slow-roasted butternut squash delicately infused with black truffle and finished with cream.
Insalata di Radicchio e Prosciutto
Crisp radicchio and finely sliced prosciutto balanced with citrus and champagne vinaigrette.
Corso II - Pasta
Ravioli del Cuore
Hand-crafted heart-shaped ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta in truffle beurre blanc.
Intermezzo
Sorbetto al Limone
Refreshing lemon sorbet with fresh mint, aged balsamic, and a hint of pineapple.
Corso IV - Secondi
Gamberi alla Griglia
Marinated tiger prawns grilled and served with Amatriciana sauce, pancetta, and Pecorino Romano.
Controfiletto di Manzo New York
Prime New York striploin grilled to perfection with lemon-anchovy butter, arugula, and Kennebec fries.
Suprema di Pollo Arrosto
Roasted chicken supreme served with creamy mushroom and sweet pea risotto.
Linguine al Pesto Genovese
Al dente linguine tossed in classic basil pesto with cherry tomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs.
Corso V - Dolci
Flan Napoletano
Silky baked custard finished with a rich caramel glaze.
Panna Cotta al Cioccolato e Rum
Salted dark chocolate panna cotta subtly infused with rum.
Tiramisù Classico
Espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa.
An Evening of Italian Elegance & Celebration
100$ per person and 20% gratuity will be added automatically to the bill.
Kindly inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions to ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
Corso I — Antipasti
Choice of:
Algonquin Almond Soup
A luxurious almond velouté with onion–cashew crema and almond tuile.
Insalata di Pere e Gorgonzola
Pears, radicchio, gorgonzola, candied pecans & honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Classico di Violino
Crisp romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano & artisanal croutons.
Corso II — Intermezzo
Sorbetto di Ananas e Pera
Refreshing pineapple-pear sorbet with aged balsamic & mint.
Corso III — Secondi Piatti
Choice of:
Ragù Invernale con Pappardelle
Hand-cut pappardelle with Italian sausage, fennel & spicy tomato reduction.
Branzino alla Griglia
Sea bass with smoked romesco, duck-fat potatoes & broccolini.
Filetto di Manzo
AAA Alberta tenderloin with *Agrodolce di Cipolle* & garlic mash.
Pollo alla Diavola
Chili-lemon roasted supreme breast with duck-fat potatoes & corn salsa.
Corso IV — Dolci
Choice of:
Torta Caprese
Flourless chocolate-almond torte.
Tiramisù Classico di Violino
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone crema.
Panna Cotta al Caffè e Amaretto
Velvety panna cotta infused with coffee and amaretto.
Una Celebrazione di Eleganza
Kindly inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions to ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
$89 per person, 5%G.S.T and 20% gratuity will be automatically added to your bill.
Antipasto
Vellutata di Piselli e Menta
Crème fraîche, delicately smoked salmon, spring herbs oppure.
Prosciutto e Melone
Vine-ripened melon, aged prosciutto, limoncello vinaigrette.
Primo
Cuori al Rosé alla Vodka
Delicate heart-shaped pasta tossed in a silky vodka rosé sauce, and a touch of chili.
Secondo
Halibut
Fire-grilled Pacific wild halibut, lemon white wine cream sauce seasonal vegetables, potato pavé.
Bistecca e Uovo al Tartufo
Grilled steak, truffle-parmesan hash browns, sunny-side egg, chili flakes.
Capesante Scottate
Pan-seared scallops, roasted cauliflower purée, lemon-garlic asparagus, pancetta crisp.
Gnocchi Croccanti al Pomodoro Piccante
Crispy potato gnocchi, spicy pomodoro sauce, burrata.
Dolce
Torta al Cioccolato Fondente
Silken chocolate mousse, vanilla bean gelato.
Tiramisù al Limoncello
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, limoncello.
Panna Cotta al Limone e Frutti di Bosco
Seasonal berries, delicate citrus glaze.