JOIN US FOR RESTAURANT WEEK!!!!

Join us January 22 - February 7, 2010 for Restaurant Week at Pazza Luna!! Our menu should be posted soon....look for the link on our website. Call for reservations and come enjoy a delicious meal with us.

Hope to see you soon!
Pazza Luna Staff

Food and Wine Dinner - Welcoming Spring Piemonte-Style

Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti

PAZZA LUNA

invites you to a special food and wine pairing

welcoming spring Piedmonte-style

Thursday April 23, 2009 at 7 pm

These authentic Piedmontese recipes will be paired with the fine wines of the BAVA Estate, a family owned and operated winery since the mid 1800's in the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy along with a special tasting of the GIGI ROSSO Barolo wine with the main course. The wines are imported by WINE WAVE and will be will be interpreted by Filippo Lapides, Director of Fine Wine.

Zuppa di Ceci alla Piemontese

Soup with chic peas Piedmonte-style.

Wine Pairing: BAVA Gavi di Gavi DOCG

(100% Cortese grapes-elegant white wine from the hills of the township Gavi)

Bagna Cauda

Fresh spring vegetable dressed with the famous Piedmonte dressing made

with anchovies garlic and butter

Wine Pairing: BAVA Thou Blanc DOC

(100% Chardonnay from Piedmont)

Agnolotti di Carne e Spinaci

Home made "Agnolotti "

Pillow pasta filled with roasted beef, tossed with spinach in a demiglace.

Wine Pairing: BAVA Controvento Dolcetto DOC

(100% Dolcetto, indigenous red wine grapes to Piedmonte)

Brasato con Polenta ai Ferri

Slow-cooked marinated beef stewserved with a grilled infused polenta

Wine Pairing: GIGI ROSSO Arione Barolo DOCG 2003

(100% Nebbiolo grapes go into Piedmonte's most famous red wine known as "The King of Wines and The Wine of Kings", Barolo)

Gelato di Castagne e Biscotti

Home-made chestnut ice cream served with cookies

Wine Pairing: BAVA Bass Tuba Moscato d'Asti DOCG

(100% Moscato Canelli, sweet grape varietal made into the refreshing dessert wine with natural frizzante)

RESERVE NOW

Our last food and wine pairing sold out!

5 Course Food & Wine Dinner

$59.00 per person

(plus tax and gratuity)

Reservations are required, please call 410 962 1212. Seating is limited; don't miss out on these wonderful Italian wines and the fine cuisine of Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti

5-Course Sicilian Food & Wine Dinner

An Evening in Sicily
5 Course Food and Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 26, 2009 ~ 7 p.m.
49.00 per person*

We request the honor of your presence at PAZZA LUNA Italian Restaurant, Thursday March 26th at 7pm for an "Evening in Sicily", a very special wine dinner of authentic Sicilian dishes prepared by Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti paired with the renowned wines of the DUCA DI CASTELMONTE (DINARI) Estate from their vineyards surrounding Marsala, Sicily.

The wines will be presented by Filippo Lapides of WINE WAVE, Importer of Italian fine wines and will be for sale at discounted prices following the dinner through the services of Wine Express and Jerry Edwards.

Reception
Assorted Canapes
Wine: Grillo Notorius

Dinner
First Course - Antipasto
Tonno Marinato
tuna marinated in mixed citrus and olive oil, grilled and served with mixed salad
Wine: Cen'are Inzolia Chardonnay

Second Course – Primo/Pasta
Fettuccine Con Sarde
homemade fettuccine tossed with fennel, fresh sardines, pine nuts and raisins.
Wine: Dinari del Duca Grillo

Third Course - Piatto di Pesce
Bacala Alla Siciliana
pan seared fresh cod in Sicilian style
Wine: Dinari del Duca Nero D'Avola

Fourth Course - Piatto di Carne/Meat Course
Involtini Di Vitello Alla Messinese
stuffed veal rolled Messina style
Wine: Dinari del Duca Syrah

Fifth Course - Dolce/Dessert
Cannoli Alla Siciliana
Cannoli with homemade ricotta cream

Wine: Marsala Dolce D.O.C., Sweet Oak Barrel

*Cost per person
$49.00
(excludes tax and gratuity)

Reservations are required, please call 410 962 1212. Seating is limited; don’t miss out on these wonderful Italian wines and the fine cuisine of Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti

Perfectly Paried Food and Wine at Pazza Luna

Make your reservations now for our next Wine Dinner on Thursday October 23rd at 7:00pm

The menu has been carefully crafted by Chef Gianfranco to match the distinct qualities of each wine paring. $55 per person includes all taxes & gratuities!

Octopus Salad with fennel and tomato
Paired with Falesco Vitiano Bianco
~ Vermentino/Verdicchio -delightful and fresh wine that offers a rich bouquetof fresh herbs, lime and ripe pears.

Risotto with pesto and roasted mixed mushrooms
Paired with Falesco Merlot
~ The aromas of blackberry, tobacco and vanilla linger on the long andpleasant finish.

Oven Roasted Grouper encrusted with walnuts in red pepper sauce
Paired with Falesco Ferentano
~ Ferentano presents a rich array of tropical fruit aromas that range frombanana to pineapple, with hints of fresh herbs and vanilla.

Slow Roasted Flap Tail Chuck served with spinach infused mashed potatoes
Paired with Falesco Marciliano Cabernet
~ Layers of blackberries and licorice are evident on the nose and on thepalate, while the chewy tannins frame an austere yet elegant and densestructure.

Polenta cake with vanilla gelato olive oil and salt
Paired with Falesco Pomele Aleatico
~ Dark ruby red in color, slightly sweet but clean and fresh, Pomele is theultimate dessert wine.

Call today for your reservation (410) 962-1212 or book online free at http://www.pazzaluna.us/

Have You Started Planning Your Holiday Party Yet???

Make It A Special Holiday Celebration at Pazza Luna!
Book your reservations now for on and off-site event catering.

Every year you say that next years holiday party will be different…better food…festive atmosphere…just more fun. Now is the time to start creating the event you’ve been thinking about when you book your holiday event with Pazza Luna Restaurant.

We have a variety of options to choose from when planning your event. Be it an intimate gathering for 20 in our private room, the second floor space for 50 or the entire restaurant for up to 75 people. We can even bring our delectable food to your site of choice.

Get your party started today by calling Shanna Isaac at (410) 962-1212 and she will help you throught the entire process. Let Chef Gianfranco design you a memorable custom menu to fit both your tastes and budget.

Contact us today to create the event you’ve been dreaming about all year. Dates are filling up fast!

Join us for Father's Day - this SUNDAY!

Treat Your Dad to a Special Evening at Pazza Luna!
Now taking reservations for Father's Day, Sunday June 15th

Coming up with a special treat for Dad can be tough sometimes. He seems to have all the toys, but never the time.

Spend your special evening with Dad enjoying fine Italian cuisine and wine, in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Catch up on old times and talk over plans for new ones.

Samples from our Trattoria Italiana dinner menu include:

Filetto Di Manzo Beef Tenderloin wrapped with bacon topped with mushroom sauce & served with sautéed vegetables & sour cream mashed potatoe

Casoncelli alla Bergamasca Classic Bergamo house-made filled pasta of pork, beef & lamb tossed with Taleggio cheese, Prosciutto di Parma & asparagus drizzled with truffle oil

Scaloppine al Limone Veal medallions in a white wine, artichoke, lemon & caper sauce

Along with these sumptuous items Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti will be preparing special dishes worthy of your favorite Dad.

We will be opening at 4:00pm on Father’s Day. Call today for your reservation 410-962-1212 or online anytime at Open Table http://www.blogger.com/www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=10354&ref=10018.

Gianfranco's Food and Wine Dinner

A Taste of Italy

Chef's Food and Wine Dinner

Thursday, April 24th - 7 p.m.

Course One

Marinated Beef Carpaccio

Rosemary, juniper, salt and sage are used to marinate the beef which is then topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh arugula

Paired with San Giuseppe Lambrusco del Emilia 2005

Course Two

Seafood Lasagna

House-made spinach noodles layered with assorted seafood, Parmesan and provolone cheeses
Paired with San Guiseppe Pinot Grigio Rose 2006

Course Three

Roasted Pork

Pork loin roasted with apricots and plums
Paired with Pere Alessandro Nebbiolo D’ Alba 2005

Course Four

Apple Strudel
Paired with Pere Alessandro Moscato D’ Asti 2005

Cost per person: $55.00

(tax and gratuity are included in the price)

Call Shanna at 410 962 1212 for reservations. Guaranteed reservations are required.

Cancellation Policy: Reservations can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the dinner without being charged.

Our Valentines Day Menu

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

INSALATE E ANTIPASTI

Asparagus soup 7

Fried oysters served with arugula salad and lemon butter sauce 11

Duck breast marinated with honey and pepper served with port reduction and pomegranate 13

Pazza Luna Salad - mixed greens with red onion, orange segments, beets, walnuts, raisins and goat cheese with white wine vinaigrette 9

PRIMI

Lobster ravioli in brandy and bisque sauce 20

Heart-shaped ravioli with fresh tomato sauce 18

House-made fettuccine tossed with shrimp, sun-dried tomato and pesto finished with crumbled goat cheese 19

Strawberry risotto served with grilled lamb chops 23

SECONDI

Beef Napoleon with portobello mushrooms and zucchini in red wine reduction 29

Grilled halibut in cream sauce with crab 28

Roasted Branzino stuffed with clams, mussels, and shrimp served with vegetables 28

DOLCI

Passion fruit soup with passion fruit ice cream 7

Chocolate cake with a mix berry sauce 6

Strawberry chocolate tart 7

Please call for Reservations

410-962-1212 or Open Table

We've Extend our Winter Restaurant Week to February 10th

We Have Extended Restaurant Week at Pazza Luna

We hope you can join us for Baltimore's Winter Restaurant Week starting Monday, January 28th and ending Sunday, February 10th. We will be serving lunch and dinner.

RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED

Prix Fixe $30.08 Dinner

Dinner Appetizer

choice of
Butternut Squash Soup

or
Octopus Salad with Potato and Canellini beans

Dinner Entrée
choice of

ScaloppineVeal in a Port Pomegranate Sauce
or

Casoncelli alla Bergamasca
house-made filled pasta with pork, beef and lamb tossed with
Taleggio cheese and asparagus with truffle oil
or

Pappardelle with Shrimp, Tomato and Arugula

Dinner Dessert

choice of
Goat Cheese Cake
or

Cannoli

Prix Fixe $20.08 Lunch

Lunch Appetizer
choice of

Butternut Squash Soup
or

Pazza Luna Salad

Lunch Entrée
choice of

Garganelli Pazzi
garganelli pasta served with gorgonzola cheese, pears and amaretti crumbs
or

Pollo Caprese
chicken breast topped with tomato,
mozzarella cheese and basil with marinara sauce
or

Roasted Branzino with capers, fresh tomato and olives

Lunch Dessert
choice of

Cannoli
or

Panna Cotta

Call 410 962 1212 or use open table for reservations

Pazza Luna's New Year's Eve Menu

NEW YEARS EVE MENU

INSALATE E ANTIPASTI
Pineapple Carpaccio
with grilled scallops, pomegranate and arugola 15

Capellini with Goat Ricotta
in beef stock and vegetables 12

Butternut Squash Soup
with goat cheese 10

Crab Cakes
served in a potato basket 18

Insalata Pazza Luna
mixed field greens with red onions, orange segments, beets,
walnuts, raisins and goat cheese with a white wine vinaigrette 10

PRIMI
Truffle Risotto
with roasted stuffed quail 27

Spinach Lasagna
with lobster and porcini mushrooms and velouté 29

Saccottini of Crêpes
filled with prosciutto, asparagus and ricotta cheese served with fresh tomato velouté 22

Butternut Squash Filled Ravioli
topped with butter and sage 20

Casoncelli alla Bergamasca Classic Bergamo-Style
house-made made filled pasta of pork, beef and lamb tossed with Taleggio cheese, prosciutto di Parma and asparagus drizzled with truffle oil 21

Pistachio Encrusted Pan-Roasted Monkfish
served in the “box” with orange butter sauce 27

Zampone
with lentils and Taleggio polenta 21

Roasted Leg of Lamb
with chestnuts 28

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin
in a Barolo wine reduction and served on celery root mashed potato 34

DOLCI
Lemon Mousse with Blackberry Sauce 7
Panetone with a Prosecco Zabiaone Sauce 8
Chocolate Cake 6
Tiramisu 7

Under the Olive Tree

You are cordially invited to a unique dinner, Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Pazza Luna featuring the finest olive oils produced in Siena, Italy, an area of Tuscany known for its beautiful olive groves and bountiful harvest. This will be the premiere showcase of Siena’s DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) extra virgin olive oils in the Baltimore area.

Pazza Luna was chosen to be part of this four-day event, which will include tastings, informational seminars, educational exchanges and thematic dinners that is in association with the Siena Olive Oil Consortium and introduces their products to the Baltimore market for the first time. “Under the Olive Tree” has the patronage of the Consulate of Italy (www.palazzoitalia.org) – Baltimore and the City of Baltimore, which are partnering to promote trade, build economic strength and develop quality of life in the greater metropolitan region.

Under the Olive Tree

Menu
‘One Night Only’
Thursday, November 15, 2007
6:30 p.m.

‘All the dishes will feature Siena’s finest DOP olive oils’

Appetizer
Assorted Bruschette
toast rounds with assorted toppings

Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
hearty pasta and bean soup

Entrée
Fettucine con Pesto
house-made pasta with pesto, shrimp and goat cheese

Dessert
Torta di Olive Oil
olive oil and rosemary cake
served with vanilla ice cream

Cost per person
$35.00
(excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity)

Reservations required
Ask for the “Under the Olive Tree Dinner”
Call Pazza Luna at 410 962 1212


Beyond the Wednesday presentation, which is targeted to the trade only, opportunities abound for the general public to savor the distinctive olive oils from Siena. Through Saturday, specialty grocers DiPasquale’s (www.dipasquales.com) and Mastellone’s will conduct tastings at their stores and offer the product for sale.

The Italian Cultural Center, Inc. of Maryland preserves, communicates and celebrates authentic Italian art and architecture, music, fashion, artisanship, cooking, language and customs for the benefit of the Italian community living in Maryland as well as for the enjoyment and education of individuals who have an interest in Italy but no family roots there. The Center provides a forum for the exchange of ideas of international proportion through language studies, lectures and demonstrations, exhibitions and special holiday events.

Lombardia Family Dinner

Chef Gianfranco has been craving dishes from his home region of Italy, Lombardia (Lombardy) and decided he would make enough for you to enjoy as well.

WHEN
This Thursday ~ October 11th

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

WHERE:
Pazza Luna Trattoria
1401 E. Clement St
Baltimore, MD 21230

WHAT
4-Course
Lombardia Family Dinner
$35*


MENU

Antipasto Misto
assorted cured meats, cheese, grilled vegetables and bread

Linguini al Pomodoro
linguine pasta with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese

Brasato di Manzo
braised beef stew served with polenta

Panna Cotta
egg custard

*Cost per person ~ only $35.00
includes sodas, American coffee, and teas
(excluded are alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations required ~ 410.962.1212
ask for Shanna or Monika

COME GET PAZZA!

Pazza Luna
invites you to

'A Taste of Puglia'
Thursday, October 4th
7:00 p.m.

An often overlooked region of Italy, Puglia sits at the heel of the Italian boot surrounded by the Adriatic and to the gulf of Taranto. As food historian and cookbook author, Claudia Roden says " The cooking evokes an ancient past and distant lands." Her first experience of Pugliese food was 'ncapriata di fave', mashed fava beans with olive oil, which is exactly like a dish made in Egypt.

The extended coast line and coastal cities prospered through trade with the Near East and North Africa. The Arabs had a foothold in Puglia for a long time. The earliest, most powerful influence was Greek, they colonized the coast.

Puglia produces a fantastic flood of wine - more than any other region of Italy.

You will see all the above influences in Chef Fracasetti's menu for the evening. We hope you will join us at Pazza Luna Trattoria Italiano for the flavors of the food and wines from Puglia

MENU

1st Course
Minestra di Fave Secche
Fava Bean Soup

Wine: Leone de Castris 5Roses Rosato 2005

2nd Course
Ravioli Di Rapa con Vongole
Broccoli Rabe Ravioli
served with fresh tomatoes and clam sauce

Wine: Leone de Castris "Maiana"
Salice Salentino 2003

3rd Course
Agnello Stufato con Patate
Slow roasted lamb stew
with potatoes and fresh herbs

Wine: Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2004

4th Course
Fichi Secchi con Vanilla Gelato
Figs marinated in Marsala
served with vanilla gelato

Wine: Leone de Castris Aleatico



Cost Per Person ~ $75.00
(excludes tax and gratuity)

Reservations required - Please call Monika Pawlik-Bosio
at 410 962 1212 or e-mail her at info@pazzaluna.us

A Taste of Puglia
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 7 p.m.

PAZZA LUNA TRATTORIA ITALIANO
1401 E. Clement Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.962.1212