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MENUS

LUNCH

Starters

Fried Mozzarella En Carozza
Twin triangles of fresh mozzarella, egg battered and breaded, deep friend to a golden brown over marinara sauce   8.95
                      
Buffalo Wings 
Meaty wings doused with buffalo sauce.  Served with chunky bleu cheese and crisp celery sticks  8.95

Potato Skins
Potato jackets stuffed with bacon and melted cheddar  7.95
with Chili  8.95

Corn Tortilla Nachos
Crisp corn tortilla chips blanketed with melted jack cheese topped with chopped tomatoes, scallions and
jalapenos  8.95                        with Chicken or Chili            9.95

Chicken Tenders
Tender and juicy chicken filets deep fried to golden brown and served with your choice of dipping sauces  8.95

Onion Straws
Thinly sliced yellow onions dipped in milk and lightly dusted in spiced flour and gently fried.  Served with a zesty
jalapeno tartar sauce            4.75

Garlic Bread 
Served piping hot and stuffed with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese            5.95

Sweet Potato Fries
Crinkle cut pommes de terre served with salt and pepper   4.75

Calamari Fritti
Lightly dusted and deep fried with hot and sweet peppers. Served with marinara sauce   9.95
           
           
Chili
Crock of beef chili topped with chopped onion and jack cheese.  Served with crisp corn tortilla chips  4.95

 

Soups
Soup du Jour
Creatively prepared daily

French Onion Soup
Sweet yellow onions in a rich broth, topped with
garlic crostini and baked with parmesan and gruyere cheeses   4.95

Minestrone
Classic bean and vegetable soup with ditalini pasta
and a dollop of fresh pesto  4.95

Salads
Prospect House Salad
Mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives and gorgonzola cheese tossed in our balsamic 
        Aioli dressing  5.75

 

 

Grilled Chicken & Apple Salad
Sliced grilled chicken and caramelized apples over mixed greens with red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and grapes, tossed in a walnut vinaigrette    9.95
                                                                                                                                   
Feta Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tossed with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, marinated mushrooms, peppers, kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese   8.95

Crispy Proscuitto & Asparagus Salad
Fresh asparagus, pan fried proscuitto crumbles, grilled chicken and fresh mozzarella drizzled with lemon
basil oil  9.95           

Caesar Salad
Tender hearts of romaine with our Caesar dressing, grated pecorino and asiago cheeses with croutons  8.95

Panzanella Salad
Fresh cooked bread croutons with roasted seasonal vegetables, tomatoes and black olives over romaine lettuce.
Tossed with our own red wine vinaigrette  9.95

Antipasto Salad
Sliced sweet and hot soppressata and sharp Italian cheese over romaine lettuce.  Choice of dressing  9.95

Sea Scallop Salad
Pan-seared sea scallops over crispy romaine lettuce with red onion, black olives, cucumbers and roasted tomatoes.
Tossed in a Prospect-made Italian vinaigrette  9.95

Arugula Salad
Mixed arugula and romaine with toasted pine nuts, oven roasted tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers and shaved pecorino and romano cheeses.  Tossed in our lemon basil vinaigrette  9.95                                   

 

Add to any Salad
Chicken 3.00, Shrimp 5.00, Calamari 4.00, Steak 5.00, Salmon 4.00 

Sandwiches
Sandwiches served with choice of greens, French fries or salad du jour

Prospect’s Famous Since 1965
Served with provolone, sauce and peppers on a hard roll

                                                Hot Sausage Patty                                                8.50
                                                Meatball                                                            8.50
                                                Sausage or Meatball Combo with Eggplant            8.95                                                                                                            Eggplant with Marinara Sauce                                    8.50

Chicken Panini
On our house-made bread with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and basil  9.95           

Burger Deluxe
With crisp bacon, lettuce, sliced ripe tomato, bacon and melted cheese on a hard roll  9.25

Philly Sub
Your choice of thinly sliced Sirloin or Chicken, with caramelized onions and melted cheddar cheese
on a warmed baguette roll   9.50

Turkey Club
Layers of House-roasted turkey with crisp lettuce, tomato and bacon on wheat or white toast  8.50
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Grilled Chicken
Perfectly grilled and seasoned chicken breast with roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato and Swiss
on a baguette roll   8.95  
                       
Roast Beef
Thinly sliced sirloin nestled in a warmed baguette with crisp lettuce, tomato and Swiss with a creamy horseradish spread  9.50
           
Tuna Salad Wrap
Our own recipe paired with lettuce and tomato. snuggled in a rolled flour tortilla   8.50
                       
Grilled Portobello Sandwich
A large portobello mushroom atop our grilled Italian bread with eggplant, roasted red peppers,
Provolone cheese, crisp lettuce and tomato slices  9.50

Cajun Chicken Toasted Wrap
Cajun-spiced grilled chicken in a toasted flour tortilla wrap with sautéed peppers, onions and jack
cheese  9.50

Prospect’s Corned Beef Sandwich
Served on our grilled Italian bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thinly sliced corned beef
with Thousand Island dressing  9.50

 

Entrees

Ravioli
Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce  8.95   Meat Ravioli  8.95

Manicotti
Light, fluffy, Prospect-made egg crepes with three cheeses and tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella  8.95

Eggplant Parmesan
Our own home-style eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, served over pasta   10.95

Chicken Parmesan  12.95   
Spaghetti or Penne   with tomato sauce       9.95 with meatball or sausage 13.95

Penne with Sausage and Rapini
Our hot sausage sautéed in olive oil with broccoli rabe and seasonings  10.95
                       
Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
Sautéed chicken and broccoli with sundried tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and shallots in a white wine
sauce  10.95

Fish & Chips  
A mild and flakey flounder filet, floured and deep fried. Accompanied by tartar sauce, French fries and           
cole slaw  10.95                       

Fried Sea Scallops   
Tender and sweet sea scallops lightly fried.  Served with tartar sauce, French fries and cole slaw   13.95

Add a tossed or Caesar salad to any entrée:  1.50

 

Since 1965, the Prospect Cafe has provided personal service, expert advice and
fabulous food to thousands of appreciative patrons.
Let us cater your next party or function
For more information, please call (860) 523-8069

 

      An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more.
No separate checks please.

Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or
eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.

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The Prospect Café

DINNER MENU

 

Starters

 

Fried Mozzarella En Carozza
Twin triangles of fresh mozzarella, egg battered and breaded, and then deep fried to a golden brown.
Served on a bed of marinara sauce   8.95
                             
Calamari Fritti
Lightly dusted and deep fried with hot and sweet peppers. Served with a rich marinara sauce   9.95
        
Long Hot Peppers
Hot Italianette peppers sauteed in olive oil, garlic and parsley.  Served with sharp Italian cheese, kalamata olives and tomatoes   9.50

Hot Sausage & Rapini
A tantalizing sauté of our hot sausage, broccoli rabe and red roasted peppers  9.50

Grilled Chicken Bruschetta
Grilled Italian bread with chopped tomatoes, chicken, fresh basil and garlic, drizzled with olive oil  8.95

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy blend of spinach, artichoke and cream cheese, served in a bread boule with assorted crostini  8.95

Sweet Chili Shrimp
Four fried shrimp in a sweet and spicy sauce served over deep fried wontons  9.95

Crab Cakes
Three hand-formed lump crab cakes lightly dredged in seasoned flour, fried to a golden brown.  Served
with lemon dill aioli  10.95

Portobello Mushroom
Stuffed with tender spinach, caramelized onions and gorgonzola crumbles over a bed a marinara sauce   9.50

 

 

Soup

Soup du Jour
Creatively prepared daily

French Onion Soup
Sweet yellow onions, garlic crostini., basked with
parmesan and gruyere cheeses  4.95

Minestrone
Classic bean and vegetable soup with ditalini pasta
and a dollop of fresh pesto  4.95

 

 

Salads

Prospect House Salad Sea Scallop Salad
Mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives,                        Pan-seared sea scallops over crispy romaine lettuce with
red onion and Gorgonzola cheese tossed in our                                    red onions, black olives, cucumber and roasted tomatoes.
balsamic aioli dressing  5.75            Tossed in a Prospect-made Italian vinaigrette  9.95                                                                       

Panzanella Salad Antipasto Salad
Fresh cooked bread croutons with roasted seasonal vegetables,            Sliced sweet and hot soppressata and sharp Italian cheese
tomatoes and black olives over romaine lettuce.  Tossed in our            over romaine lettuce. Served with oil & vinegar or 
own red wine vinaigrette  9.95                                                choice of dressing  9.95

Caesar Salad Arugula Salad
Tender hearts of romaine with our Caesar dressing with                         Mixed arugula and romaine with toasted pine nuts, oven
grated pecorino and assiago cheeses and croutons  8.95                        roasted tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers and shaved
                                                                                    pecorino and romano cheeses.  Tossed in our lemon basil            
                                                                                    vinaigrette  9.95

Crispy Prosciutto & Asparagus Salad
Fresh asparagus, pan fried prosciutto crumbles, tender chicken and mozzarella, drizzled with lemon basil oil  9.95

 

 

           
Add to any Salad
Chicken 3.00, Shrimp 5.00, Calamari 3.00, Steak 5.00, Salmon 4.00


 

Pasta Entrees

 

Ravioli
Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce  14.50   Meat Ravioli  14.50

Lasagna
Classic layered egg noodles with meat filling  14.50

Manicotti
Light, fluffy, Prospect-made egg crepes with three cheeses and tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella  14.50
                                         
Penne with Sausage & Rapini
Our hot sausage sautéed in olive oil with broccoli rabe and seasonings. Tossed with penne pasta 14.95

Pasta Putanesca
Classic dish of sundried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms and olives in a spicy marinara sauce with linguine  14.95

Sausage Carbonara
Our hot sausage, prosciutto, bacon and peas in a rich parmesan cream sauce, tossed with linguine  15.95

Linguine with Clam Sauce
Baby clams, garlic capers and onions with your choice of white or red sauce  15.95

Chicken & Broccoli
Sautéed chicken and broccoli with sundried tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and shallots in a white wine sauce  16.95

Linguine Rustico
Sauté of chicken and shrimp tossed in a sundried pesto sauce with fresh cream  17.95

Shrimp Pomodoro
Shrimp sautéed with roasted tomatoes, broccoli florets, garlic and basil in a white wine butter sauce
over linguine  17.95

 

 

   Entrees

                                                  Entrees served with appropriate side dishes
                                                Add a Caesar or House salad to any entree $1.50

New York Strip Steak  Swordfish Pescadore
14 oz. hand cut and grilled to your liking  21.95                                    Charbroiled swordfish filet served over pasta d’olio and                                                                                                            garnished with baby clams  19.50

Chicken Romano Baked Sea Scallops
Sauté of chicken medallions, prosciutto, mushrooms, tomatoes            Succulent and sweet scallops in a lemon butter sauce
and artichoke hearts in a sherry wine sauce  15.95                        finished with baked Ritz cracker topping  16.95

Chicken Francais Sole Mediterranean
Chicken breasts dipped in egg, battered, and sautéed in a                        Sole fillets dipped in milk and flour, sautéed with
lemon butter sauce            15.95                                                            artichoke hearts, tomatoes and scallions in a garlic                                                                                                            basil sauce  17.95

                                                                                   
Chicken Parmesan Char-Broiled Salmon
Lightly breaded chicken breast, topped with mozzarella                        Served with spinach and crabmeat risotto  17.95
cheese and sauce.  Served over spaghetti  15.95

Chicken Scarpello Baked Scrod
Saute of chicken and sausage with peppers, onion and                        Filet of scrod baked in a lemon butter sauce, finished
Mushrooms in a garlic white wine butter sauce  15.95 with Ritz cracker topping 16.95

 

Veal Parmesan
Lightly breaded veal cutlet, topped with mozzarella
cheese and sauce.  Served over spaghetti  17.95

Veal Santino
Tender veal cutlets, dipped in egg and sautéed in lemon butter.
Complemented with asparagus and mushrooms, topped with gruyere cheese  18.95

Veal Napolitano
Layered with prosciutto, sage, fresh mozzarella and sautéed in a sherry wine sauce
served on a pillow of spinach  18.95
                                                                       
Veal Pomodoro
Sauté of veal scallops with mushrooms, roasted tomatoes in a marsala wine sauce  19.50

Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded, sautéed veal cutlet served with a creamy tomato basil risotto  18.95

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Since 1965, the Prospect Cafe has provided personal service, expert advice and fabulous food
to thousands of appreciative patrons.  Let us cater your next party or function.
For more information, call (860) 523-8069

 

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more.
No separate checks please.

Notice:  Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of food-borne illness.


 

 


PROSPECT CAFE
345 Prospect Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119

P: 860-523-8069
F: 860-231-8209

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