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(E) Calla Larga, New York "Excellent": The New York Times
By Nenad N. Bach | Published  01/24/2004 | Restaurants | Unrated
(E) Calla Larga, New York "Excellent": The New York Times

 

 
http://www.callalarga.com

With an excellent rating from The New York Times, three stars from Newsday and “Restaurant of Choice” award
from the Single Gourmet Dining Club, Calla Larga is a cozy restaurant with a friendly and efficient waitstaff.
The contemporary Mediterranean decor of pale peach with pictures of seascapes sets the mood for light
Mediterranean cuisine that you will enjoy here.

The bread basket consisting of a variety of warm delicious rolls will entice you while you choose from the
menu of pastas, meats, fish, veal and poultry. Chef-owner Denis Vidas, from Croatiais responsible for the
dishes which are wholesome and many of them his own creations. He doesn’t use butter in his recipes and uses
only the freshest ingredients available. Denis has a passion for cooking and likes to experiment with simple
ingredients to create a whole new dish. He uses different fish from all over the world, which he selects
himself at the market. They have become his signature dishes. Co-owner Daria Vidas, Denis’ wife, helps him run
the restaurant and bakes the luscious desserts. Daria graduated from culinary school in her native Dalmatia
with a specialty in pastry and desserts. She has won awards for her delectable creations. The wine list,
featuring 80 kinds of wine from Italy, France, California, Long Island, Oregon and Washington, was carefully
chosen by Denis.

Whether you order from the menu or choose one of the many “specials of the day”, you won’t be disappointed at
Calla Larga.

TASTING DINNERS; FIXED PRICE DINNERS; WINE DINNERS; DAILY SPECIALS; PRIVATE PARTY ROOM; ON & OFF PREMISE
CATERING; HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE


ANTIPASTI - ANTIPASTO
Calamari Dalmata - sauteed & grilled with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley & natural juices
Oysters Royale - baked & sauteed with bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & champagne sauce
Verdura Alla Griglia - grilled vegetables
Carpaccio Di Manzo - sliced filet mignon with arugula, parmigiano, shiitake mushrooms, lemon vinaigrette

RISOTTI - RICE
Risotto Dalmata - mixed seafood

FRUTTI DI MARE - FRUITS OF THE SEA
Scampi Alla Dalmata
cognac, fresh tomato, white wine, herbs
Zuppa Di Pesche
jumbo shrimps, scallops, fillet of fish, white wine, herbs
St Peter’s Fish
grilled olive oil or with Italian Gaeta olives & tomatoes
Orata - grilled with olive oil
Chilean Sea Bass - covered with tri color chopped salad

POLLI - POULTRY
Polla Dalmata
double breast with balsamic vinegar, rosemary & garlic

CARNI - MEATS
Costolette Di Agniello
roasted rack of lamb & flambe with cognac
Filetto Di Manzo Calla Larga
filet mignon with red wine, cognac,
shallots & portobello mushrooms

BELLEROSE
247-63 Jericho Turnpike
516-775-4388


callalarga.com

CUISINE
Northern Italian
Adriatic

AVERAGE CHECK
Appet & Entree pp w/o drinks
$20 - $30

RESERVATIONS
Necessary on Week ends

CREDIT CARDS
AMEX VISA MC
DINERS CLUB

HOURS
Lunch
Tues - Fri
12:00 - 3:00
Dinner
Tues - Thurs
5:00 - 10:00
Fri & Sat
5:00 - 11:00
Sunday
2:00 - 9:00

ATTIRE
Casual Neat

Monday Closed

Tuesday 12-3, 5-10
Wednesday 12-3, 5-10
Thursday 12-3, 5-10
Friday 12-3, 5-10
Saturday 5-11
Sunday 2-9

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