Appetizers and Salads

Appetizer and Salad Menu

Locally and Family-Owned | Family-Friendly Restaurant | Serving the Area Since 1988

Locally and Family-Owned

Family-Friendly Restaurant

Serving the Area Since 1988

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Check Out Our Appetizers and Fresh Salads 

Make your way to Cassarino's Restaurant to enjoy excellent Italian food. Start your meal by choosing from our selection of appetizers and colorful salads made using only the freshest ingredients. From calamari specials and shrimp cocktails to burrata and grilled portabella salads, our experienced culinary team prepares them all.


Our locally owned restaurant was established in 1988. You'll be interested to learn that we are, at present, widely recognized for having some of the award-winning best food in Providence:


  • Winner of the OpenTable 2015 Diners' Choice
  • Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant' by Citysearch.com
  • Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Providence' by Rhode Island Monthly
  • 'King of the Hill' Champion


Located on the historic Federal Hill, we're now known as one of Rhode Island's premier Italian eateries. Visit us today or get in touch with us for catering services. Valet parking is available. 

Menu

Appetizers

Combination Platter

Calamari, stuffed mushroom caps, clams casino, and bruschetta. Serves two.

$17.95 / Additional serving add $8.95 per person
Antipasto

Chef’s selection of seasonal meats, cheeses and accoutrements.

$19.95
Bruschetta

Toasted Italian bread layered with sliced fresh mozzarella and marinated diced plum tomato.

$12.95
Calamari

Calamari rings, breaded and lightly fried with pepperoncinis. Tossed with either Garlic butter or Balsamic.

$17.95
Mozzarella Marinara

Breaded mozzarella, cooked to a golden brown and finished with marinara sauce.

$12.95
Toasted Ravioli

Breaded ravioli fried and topped with fresh mozzarella, basil and served with marinara sauce.

$12.95
Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo shrimp served chilled.

$4.95 each / 3 minimum
Arancini

Fried risotto balls filled with mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of marinara sauce.

$12.95
Mushroom Caps

Mushrooms stuffed with a Ritz cracker and vegetable stuffing.

$13.95
Steamed Mussels

Mussels steamed in a light sherry wine cream sauce.

$16.95
Champagne Zuppa

Eight littlenecks steamed in a champagne and clam broth with scallions and prosciutto.

$16.95

Ensalata / Salad

Portabella Salad

Mixed salad greens, tossed with gorgonzola cheese, croutons and a balsamic vinaigrette, topped with roasted peppers, asparagus and portabella mushrooms.

$16.95
Caesar’s Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in a traditional Caesar dressing with diced sharp provolone cheese, croutons and finished with fresh grated cheese.

$12.95
Burrata Salad

Creamy fresh mozzarella with prosciutto di Parma and sliced tomato, finished with EVOO, sweet balsamic vinegar and Black Sea salt.

$18.95
Spinach Salad

Spinach, goat cheese, bacon, raspberry vinaigrette, croutons, almonds.

$13.95
Garden Salad

Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and croutons. Tossed with our house made Italian dressing.

$11.95

Add to Any Salad

Chicken $8.95 / Shrimp $13.95 / *Steak $14.95 / Salmon $14.95

Zuppa / Soup

Chicken Escarole
$8.95
Pasta Fagiole
$8.95

Sides

Sausage

House-made pork served in a light tomato sauce.

$9.95
Broccoli Rabe

Rabe sautéed with prosciutto and roasted red peppers served in olive oil and garlic.

$9.95
Potato Croquet

Breaded and fried mashed potato filled with mozzarella cheese and scallions.

$7.95
Asparagus

A bundle of asparagus, steamed and finished with a drizzle of drawn butter and freshly grated cheese.

$9.95
Meatballs

Served two per order, blended pork, veal and beef, simmered in a marinara sauce.

$14.95

* Consumption of undercooked meat or seafood will increase your risk of foodborne illness.


Consumers who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness should only eat seafood & other food from animals thoroughly cooked.

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