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214 Front St. New York, NY 10038

212-285-0222 

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  • Italian, Vegetarian
    Sun 12:30pm-10:30pm, Mon-Thu 12pm-10:30pm, Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 12:30pm-11pm
    $$$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Takeout, Delivery, Vegetarian Friendly
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer
    Accepted
    No Parking
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Propelled by its wood burning oven, which flickers merrily at the end of the rustic dining room, Il Brigante ("The Brigand") is one of the city's only Calabrian restaurants (the region at the toe of the boot right before you get to Sicily). It celebrates the wild side of southern Italian life via the occasional use of the tiny chiles popular in the region, and pastas that include fusilli silani (a baked-in-the-oven selection featuring sausage ragu and caciocavallo cheese) and rigatoni alla norma (with eggplant and ricotta salata, named after the heroine in a Verdi opera). And the single-person pizzas are easily the best in the South Street Seaport.







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  • Robin Hood Rests

    Robin Hood Rests

    By Robert Sietsema | Tue, May 08, 2007

    Calabria is the toe of the Italian boot, and one of its poorest regions. To the majority of visitors, it's the barren stretch of coastal highway that separates Sicily from the mainland. Thus it is appropriate that a Calabrian cook has set up shop... More »

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Main Menu
Antipasti
$8.00
Zuppa Del Giorno
soup of the day
$7.00
Bruschetta
classic italian tomato bruschetta
$11.00
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
a tower of eggplant, tomato, basil, and mozzarella baked in our brick oven
$16.00
Antipasto Casereccio
prosciutto di parma, capocollo, salame dolce, sopressata speck, caciocavallo cheese, bocconcino di mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and olives
$13.00
Caprese Di Bufala
organic beef steak tomatoes with imported buffalo mozzarella and basil
$12.00
Fritturella Mista
lightly fried calamari and shrimp
$10.00
Broccoli Di Rape E Salsicce
spicy broccoli di rape topped with hot italian sausage
$12.00
Gamberoni Saltati
king prawns in butter, garlic, and white wine
Insalate
$8.00
Insalata Mista
organic greens in balsamic vinaigrette
$11.00
Caesar Salad
romaine salad tossed in our homemade dressing
$9.00
Insalata Tricolore
radicchio, fennel, and rucola in olive oil and balsamic vinegar
$10.00
Rucola E Parmigiano
rucola topped with shaved parmigiano reggiano in extra virgin olive oil and lemon
$7.00
Insalata Di Pomodori
vine ripened campari tomatoes, red onion, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Primi Piatti
$13.00
Penne Al Pomodoro
penne with homemade slow-cooked tomato and basil sauce
$17.00
Fusilli Silani
fresh homemade pasta with sausage ragu and caciocavallo cheese baked in our wood-burning oven
$17.00
Spaghetti Alle Vongole Veraci
spaghetti with imported clams in extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and parsley
$15.00
Trofie Al Pesto
trofie with our homemade pesto genovese sauce
$16.00
Ravioli Alla Salvia
homemade ravioli filled with ricotta in butter and sage
$16.00
Farfalle Alla Campagnola
bowtie pasta sauteed with broccoli di rape, sweet italian sausage, sundried tomato, white wine and garlic
$16.00
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
handmade potato dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
$19.00
Linguine Allo Scoglio
fresh imported scampi, calamari, mussels, manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes
$16.00
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
italian smoked pancetta with onions, egg yolks, parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese
$15.00
Rigatoni Alla Norma
tubular pasta in a rich tomato sauce, topped with eggplant, fresh basil, and ricotta salata
$16.00
Fettucine Alla Bolognese
slow-cooked homemade beef ragu’ with handmade fettucini pasta
$17.00
Linguine Gamberetti E Zucchine
sautéed shrimp, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsley
Secondi Piatti
$18.00
Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla Milanese
breaded veal cutlet topped with rucola and cherry tomatoes
$17.00
Petto Di Pollo Alla Griglia
grilled chicken breast served with roasted potatoes
$23.00
Branzino Al Forno
whole branzino baked in our wood-burning oven, served with roasted potatoes and zucchini
$19.00
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
veal cutlet stuffed with prosciutto di parma, fontina cheese and sage cooked in butter and white wine sauce and served with potatoes and vegetables
$19.00
Pollo E Salsicce
chicken and sausage sauteed with rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinegar, served with roasted potatoes
$21.00
Orata Alla Livorese
sea beam fillet sauteed with manila clams, mussels, and light marinara sauce
$22.00
Pescespada Alla Griglia
grilled swordfish, chopped tomatoes and mixed vegetables
$24.00
Bistecca Ai Ferri
grilled prime rib-eye steak topped with rucola and shaved parmigiano reggiano
Contorni
$6.00
Patate Al Rosmarino
roasted potatoes with rosemary
$8.00
Broccoli Di Rape
spicy broccoli di rape
$8.00
Cavolfiore
oven-baked cauliflower topped with besciamella sauce
Pizze
$13.00
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, and basil
$15.00
Calabria
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, hot sopressata, black olives, and red onions
$16.00
4 Formaggi
gorgonzola, taleggio, asiago, and mozzarella fior di latte
$18.00
Brigante
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, prosciutto di parma, rucola, and shaved parmigiano reggiano
$14.00
Marinara
tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, and oregano
$17.00
Quattro Stagioni
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte , artichokes, ham, black olives, and wild mushrooms
$18.00
Pescatora
tomato sauce, mussels, shrimp and calamari
$16.00
Bufalina
imported buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
$16.00
Ortolana
mozzarella fior di latte, broccoli rape, zucchini, eggplant, and shallots
$17.00
Paesana
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, mushrooms, sausage, and roasted peppers
Dolci
$12.00
Pignolata Della Casa
sweet focaccia topped with nutella, crushed white chocolate, and pine nuts
$7.00
Cannoli
original recipe italian cannoli with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
$8.00
Profiteroles
italian cream puffs topped with milk chocolate
$8.00
Cassata Siciliana
almond paste stuffed with ricotta and chocolate chips
$7.00
Tiramisú
homemade tiramisu
$6.00
Ananas
fresh pineapple
$8.00
Ricotta Cheese Cake
homemade ricotta and mascapone cheese cake drizzled with melted chocolate
$7.00
Gelato
artisanal gelato

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