dinner
Dinner at Modesto features inventive appetizers and salads made with Farm 44 greens and fresh local ingredients, wood-fired pizzas, wood-fired meat and seafood dishes, pasta and dolce.
DINNER
Modesto's Dinner menu changes based on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and chef's inspirations.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Ask your server for suggestions and details.
Zuppe e Insalata
Ipswich Clam Chowder – 16
pancetta, corn, potato
Foraged Black Trumpet & Local Rosa Radicchio – 19
pecorino, blueberry, sorghum dressing
Wood Fire Romaine – 19
pecorino, lemon preserve, garlic infused oil, balsamic
Fresh Local Tomato Caprese - 19
fresh mozzarella, basil, blueberry, garlic infused oil, balsamic
Freshly Poached Pear & Gorgonzola – 17
local greens, fresh tomato, olive, Italian vinaigrette
*Sicilian Romaine Caesar - 17
pistachio, pecorino, currant, lemon preserve, anchovy lemon
ANTIPASTI
Bread Service - 8
crostini, pesto, roasted garlic, olive oil, balsamic
raw or roasted
*Ragged Island Oysters – 18/32
ISLE OF WIGHT – CARROLLTON, VA
raw or roasted
Mussels Fra Diavolo – 24
spicy Calabrian tomato
Wood Fire Spanish Octopus – 18
peppercorn potato, agrodolce
*Calamari Fritti - 18
spicy Calabrian tomato, pineapple curry aioli
Pan Seared Crab Cakes – 16
pickled vegetable, brown butter, lemon aioli
Steamed VA Middleneck Clams – 15
white wine lemon butter
Fritto Misto – 15
seafood stuffed mushrooms, okra, agrodolce
Wagyu Beef Meatballs – 14
parmesan, tomato
Roasted Lamb Grape Leaves – 15
goat cheese, mint, pickled vegetable, roasted garlic demi
House Smoked Lamb Belly Bruschetta – 17
pecorino, sundried tomato, mostarda, crostini
Modesto Charcuterie – 19
capicola, prosciutto, salami, smoked lamb belly, fresh mozz., green tomato marmalade, pickled veg, balsamic
Organic Chicken Meatballs – 14
pecorino, vodka tomato
House Yukon & White Sweet Potato Gnocchi – 16
fresh tomato, pesto
WOOD FIRE PIZZA
Chanterelle Mushroom – 26
fontina, artichoke, truffle oil, crema
Polpo – 25
fontina, potato, fresh fennel, chili flake, tomato sauce
Tuscan – 24
anchovy, fontina, olive, caper, lemon preserve, tomato
Fig & Prosciutto – 25
taleggio, fontina, olive, pesto
Southern - Italian – 24
smoked lamb belly, parmesan, spinach, peppers, tomato sauce
Modestoroni – 24
pepperoni, fontina, fresh mozz., pepperoncini, tomato sauce
Suprema – 24
bologna, salami, fontina, olive, rst. pepper, tomato sauce
Organic Wood Fire Chicken – 25
prosciutto, gorgonzola, grilled peach, olive, arugula, tomato sauce
Foresta – 24
chanterelle mushroom, taleggio, arugula, crema
Grecco – 23
feta, mozzarella, spinach, roast pepper, olive, garlic, tomato sauce
Aia Bianca – 23
feta, fontina, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, roasted garlic, crema
Margherita – 23
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil
Tomato Carpaccio Rossa – 18
parmesan, roasted garlic, oregano, fennel & chili flake, tomato sauce
PASTA
*Fresh ME Lobster Ravioli & Seared Scallops - 62
pecorino, basil, saffron crema
*Cioppino - 54
RI monkfish, scallop, shrimp, mussel, calamari, squid ink linguini
*Seafood Carbonara - 48
RI monkfish, pancetta, shrimp, mussel, calamari, fresh linguini
*Lion’s Mane Mushroom Magnifico – 48
seared scallops, chick. of the woods, brown butter, demi, vermicelli
Cacio e Pepe – 36
Ipswich clam, pecorino, white peppercorn, squid ink linguini
SC Shrimp Scampi - 36
basil, garlic, white wine, tomato, vermicelli
*Veal Parmegiana – 36
fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, vodka tomato, linguini
*Sofia Loren - 42
bistro filet, SC shrimp, walnut, roasted garlic tomato, vermicelli
Bolognese – 34
local beef, lamb, pork, tomato, farm vegetable, linguini
*Pasta alla Routa - 38
Heritage pork chop, porchetta, parmesan crema, linguini
*Organic Chicken & Chanterelle Mushroom Carbonara – 39
pancetta, fried egg, cognac crema, tagliatelle
Organic Chicken Parmigiano – 34
pancetta, fontina, olive, bell pepper, pesto, tomato, linguini
Wild Mushroom Pasta - 38
chanterelle, shiitake, & oyster mushroom, potato pie, pappardelle
Farm Vegetable Lasagna - 29
fontina, pecorino, tomato, pesto, pasta fresca
Eggplant Parmigiana - 28
goat cheese, roasted pepper, pesto, tomato, vermicelli
ENTRATA
Whole ME Lobster – 62
potato pie, carrot, chanterelle peppercorn crema
Blackened Black Bass – 56
squid ink risotto, farm veg., black trumpet mushroom crema
*Crab Encrusted Atlantic Salmon – 52
cannellini bean risotto, farm vegetable, saffron tomato
*Fresh Dill Seared Scallops – 52
mushroom risotto, farm vegetables, saffron tomato demi
Walnut Encrusted NC Flounder – 48
lemon risotto, farm vegetable, strawberry demi
*Spiced Outer Banks Tuna – 48
saffron seafood risotto, farm vegetable, oyster mushroom jus
*Roasted RI Monkfish & Scallop Piccata – 45
squid ink risotto, broccoli, lemon caper butter
*Risotto di Mare – 58
½ lobster, scallop, shrimp, mussel, calamari, saffron tomato
*Wood Fire Veal Chop – 69
lemon risotto, farm vegetable, truffle brown butter
*WF Prime Ribeye Crown & SC Shrimp - 56
cannellini bean lemon risotto, vegetable, black trumpet reduction
*Red Peppercorn Encrusted Delmonico Ribeye – 54
cocoa risotto, vegetable, lion’s mane demi
*Local NC Bistro Filet Medallions & ½ ME Lobster - 64
cocoa risotto, farm vegetable, roasted garlic demi
*Free-Range Lamb Chops – 49
mushroom risotto, farm vegetable, mint liqueur white wine sauce
*Wood Fire Heritage Pork Chop Saltimbocca - 44
prosciutto, fontina, sage, lemon risotto, farm vegetable, shiitake gravy
*Wood Fire Pork Tenderloin – 38
mushroom risotto, farm vegetable, pork jus
Wood Fire Organic Chicken & SC Shrimp Piccata – 42
mushroom risotto, farm vegetable, lemon caper butter