Nuovo Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Nuovo Restaurant, a delightful Italian culinary gem located at 92 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA. Here, the menu reflects a commitment to authentic flavors and quality ingredients, inviting diners to indulge in well-crafted dishes.
Start your meal with tempting appetizers like the Antipasto Mista, a vibrant assortment of Italian salumi, cheeses, and olives, or savor the rich flavors of Meatballs nestled in a red marinara sauce. Each dish tells a story, celebrating traditional Italian cuisine.
Don’t miss out on the signature Nuovo cocktails, such as the refreshing Coconut Margarita or the zesty Cucumber Mule, which serve as perfect accompaniments to your meal.
Overall, whether you're mingling with friends or enjoying a romantic dinner, Nuovo Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience that's sure to leave you craving more.
Appetizers
Calamari alla Nuovo
Fried Calamari marinated with garlic, peppers, pepperoncini, and vinaigrette wine sauce, side of marinara sauce
Mussels
Sauteed mussels, fresh basil, tomato sauce(Fra Diavolo upon request)
Meatballs
3 Beef and Pork meatballs in a red Ricotta marinara sauce
Fig Mascarpone
Filo dough stuffed with sweet fig and mascarpone cheese
Crostini
Grilled olive oil, pecorino, and garlic topped Italian bread
Arancini
2 Homemade rice balls stuffed green peas and cheese, deep fried and side of marinara sauce
Nuovo Fries
French fries topped with Mozzarella cheese and Bolognese sauce, finished in oven
Antipasto Mista
Assorted Italian salami, olives, fresh assorted cheeses, pepperoncini, accompanied with crostini
Eggplant Rollatini
Lightly breaded eggplant stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese and Parm cheese, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese, finished in oven
Bruschetta
Toasted bread, topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and vinegar
Orzo Chicken Lemon Soup
Vegetable Arancini
Mediterranean Salad
Marinated roasted red peppers, caramelized red onions, goat cheese, raisins, roasted walnuts, tossed with balsamic vinegar dressing over mixed greens
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, homemade croutons tossed with creamy homemade Caesar dressingAnchovies upon request, add 2.5
Caprese Salad
Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese topped with olive oil, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil
Lola Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, chopped onions, and parmesan cheese tossed with olive oil
Burrata Caprese Salad
Burrata cheese and fresh tomatoes in a bed of Arugula, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fig balsamic reduction
Chobani Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, black olives, fresh garlic, olive oil, tossed with vinegar and feta cheese accompanied with crostini bread
Soups & Salads
Chicken
Chicken Milanese
Sauteed chicken, Italian sweet sausage, garlic, onions, roasted peppers, red tomato sauce served with penne
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed chicken medallions with olive oil, garlic, onions, mushrooms and Marsala wine served with cheese ravioli
Chicken Parm
Pan fried, breaded chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, finished in the oven with choice of pasta
Chicken Piccata
Sauteed breast of chicken with garlic, onions, capers, lemon, and white wine sauce served with linguine
Seafood Cioppino
Sauteed shrimp, calamari, mussels and fish of the day in olive oil, garlic, shallots, and roasted red peppers, with marinara sauce in a bed of pasta(Fra Diavolo upon request)Add lobster tail 14
Salmone Atlantico
Filet of salmon sauteed with creamy Madeira wine, fresh spinach and lobster meat, served with cheese ravioli
Shrimp & Scallops
Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops with olive oil, onions and garlic in a creamy roasted red pepper & Sherry wine sauce, served with Pappardelle pasta
Champagne Lobster Risotto
Sauteed Lobster tail and Lobster meat with garlic, onions, butter, and Arborio rice finished with champagne
Grilled Salmon
Fresh filet of Salmon marinated and grilled to perfection, accompanied with Ortega rice and oven roasted mixed vegetables
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed Shrimp with onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon, fresh basil and fresh tomatoes over linguine
Seafood
Meat
1/2 Rack of Lamb
Oven roasted half rack of Lamb topped with a red wine reduction paired with mashed potatoes and oven roasted mixed vegetables
Veal Marsala
Veal medallions sauteed with garlic, onions and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce, served with cheese ravioli
Filet Napoleon
Two of 3oz Tenderloin of Beef sauteed with olive oil, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, baby spinach in a cabernet sauce, and served with mushroom risotto
Grilled Filet of Beef
Two of 3oz Tenderloin of Beef marinated with fresh herbs and garlic grilled to your liking, accompanied with Ortega rice, oven roasted mixed vegetables and a side of shallot cabernet sauce Add grilled shrimp 4 (each)
Tortellini Pesto
Cheese Tortellini in a creamy pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Sauteed black olives, capers, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, topped with Parmesan cheeseAnchovies upon request, add 2.5
Linguine alla Carbonara
Sauteed pancetta, shallots, garlic in a black pepper, egg yolk, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce
Pasta Meatball
Three homemade meatballs tossed in home-made marinara sauce, choice of pastaAdd sweet Italian sausage 4
Pappardelle Bolognese
Ground Beef, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, crushed tomatoes finished in a creamy sauce with Pappardelle pasta
Fettucine Alfredo and Broccoli
Creamy, homemade, parmesan cheese and egg yolk Alfredo sauceAdd grilled chicken 10
Drunk Ziti
Classic, creamy pink vodka sauceAdd grilled chicken 10 Add meatball 4
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Cheese Tortellini pasta tossed in truffle oil with home-made Gouda, parmesan and sharp provolone cheese sauce, with chunks of fresh lobster meat and lobster tail
Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of breaded, pan-fried Eggplant, Ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, baked in the oven accompanied with a choice of pasta
Meat Lasagna
Classic home-made lasagna, layered with mozzarella, ricotta cheese, sauteed ground beef with onions, fresh herbs and tomato sauce
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Rigatoni pasta in an Arrabbiata sauce with a Burrata cheese on top drizzled with home-made balsamic glaze
Pasta
Side Dishes
Ortega Rice
Arborio rice sauteed in a creamy garlic, olive oil, spinach, and parmesan sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Truffle Fries
Oven Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Onions, Zucchinis, Summer Squash, Carrots & Onions roasted in olive oil
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Sauteed Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon Juice
Champagne Risotto
Cheese Ravioli (10 Pieces)
Kids Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast with roasted mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes
Pasta with Butter and Grated Parmesan Cheese
Kids White Meat Chicken Fingers and Fries
Kids Cheese Tortellini
Menu for Kids
Specials of The Day
Baked Brie
Twin Filet
2 Pan seared Filet Mignon (3oz each) in a Cognac Au Poivre sauce served with mashed potatoes
Tiramisu
Marscapone and Marsala flirting with pillows of Kahlua'd cake
Chocolate Cake
Affogato
Vanilla Ice Cream & a shot of Expresso
Flute Limoncello
Refreshing lemon gelato swirled together with Limoncello (non-alcohol)
Molten Chocolate Cake
Deeply chocolate, enrobed in chocolate and filled with a dark chocolate truffle. Served warm with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Bomba
Classic vanilla and chocolate gelato separated by a cherry and sliced almonds covered in cinnamon, finished with a chocolate coating
Exotic Bomba
Mango, passion fruit and raspberry sorbetto, all covered in white chocolate and drizzled with chocolate
Chocolate Temptation
Layer of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze
Desserts
Seasonal Cocktails
Italian Manhattan
Maker's Mark and Disaronno Liqueur
Limoncello Lemon Drop Martini
Stoli Citron Vodka, Limoncello, and Sour Mix
Sour Apple Martini
Citron vodka, Cointreau & Sour Apple Liquor
Kentucky Mule
Rye Bourbon, Lime Juice and Gosling Ginger Beer
Dark & Stormy
Gosling Dark Rum & Ginger Beer
Italian Cosmo
Citron Vodka, Lemoncello, and Cranberry Juice
Bubbly Grapefruit
St.Germain and Grape Fruit juice, topped with Prosecco
The Perfect Manhattan
Maker's Mark, equal parts Dry & Sweet Vermouth
Hennessy Grand Sidecar
Grand Marnier, Hennessy VS, splash of lemon juice
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol with a splash of soda water
Sangria 12 (glass) 42 (pitcher)
Peach WhiteRaspberry RedApple
Coconut Margarita
Cucumber Mule
Crop Cucumber Vodka (organic), lime juice and ginger beer
Nuovo's Fling
Pineapple Vodka, Malibu Coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, splash of soda water
Nuovo Mojito
Bacardi, lime wedges, fresh mint leaves, extra fine suggar, soda water
Nuovo Signature Cocktails
Dessert Cocktails & Coffee Drinks
Nuovo -- Tiramisu Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Baily's Irish Cream, Amaretto, and a shot of freshly brewed espresso
Chocolate Raspberry Martini
Godiva Chocolate Liquor, Stoli Raspberry Vodka with a hint of Chambord
Chocolate Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate Liquor and splash of Baileys Irish Cream
Irish coffee
Jameson Irish whiskey with Amaretto and Coffee
Nutty Irishman
Frangelico, Baileys and Coffee