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    Josephine's Italian Restaurant

    5350 Government St

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806


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    APPETIZERS
    CHEESE & MEAT
    SOUP & SALAD
    PIZZA
    PASTA
    ENTREE
    DESSERT
    SIDES
    KIDS

    Featured Items

    • POLLO ALLA PARMESANA

      breaded chicken breast, pomodoro, spaghetti, mozzarella
      $24.00
    • FOCACCIA BREAD

      with extra virgin olive oil
      $6.00
    • TIRAMISU

      lady fingers, espresso, rum, mascarpone, cocoa
      $13.00

    APPETIZERS

    • BRUSCHETTA

      housemade focaccia, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • ARANCINI

      caponata, pomodoro, parmesan
      $14.00
    • POLPETTA

      beef and pork meatballs, polenta, pecorino romano
      $13.00
    • PROSCIUTTO E FRUTTA

      watermelon, peach, whipped burrata, cucumber, crispy prosciutto, mint
      $13.00

    CHEESE & MEAT

    • 2 CHEESES & 1 MEATS

      pickles, mostarda, olives, focaccia
      $20.00
    • 3 CHEESES & 2 MEATS

      pickles, mostarda, olives, focaccia
      $32.00

    SOUP & SALAD

    • CESARE

      baby red romaine, parmesan crisps, focaccia croutons, anchovy, creamy dressing
      $11.00
    • ARUGULA

      candied pecans, peaches, balsamic onions, pecorino, lemon-basil dressing
      $11.00
    • CAPRESE

      sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, pecan pesto
      $12.00
    • INSALATA DI POLLO

      grilled chicken, mixed greens, fried capers, cherry tomato, pickled onion, crispy prosciutto, gorgonzola, warm pancetta dressing
      $22.00
    • ZUPPA DEL GIORNO - BOWL

      Chef's Daily Creation
      $12.00
    • ZUPPA DEL GIORNO- CUP

      Chef's Daily Creation
      $8.00

    PIZZA

    • MARGHERITA

      tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano, basil
      $13.00
    • POLPETTA PIZZA

      crumbled meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
      $13.00
    • PICCANTE

      pepperoni, housemade Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mozzarella, chili
      $14.00
    • PUTTANESCA

      tomato sauce, olives, capers, artichoke hearts, mozzarella
      $14.00
    • QUATTRO FROMAGGI

      mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, fontina, herb oil
      $14.00
    • BIANCA

      ricotta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, onions, capers, pesto
      $13.00

    PASTA

    • TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

      pancetta, beef, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce
      $22.00
    • PASTA AL GRANCHIO

      blue crab meat, squid ink pasta, Calabrian chili butter, fresh herbs, bottarga
      $24.00
    • SPAGHETTI E POLPETTA

      beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil, parmigiano
      $20.00
    • PASTA NORMA

      rigatoni, eggplant, pomodoro sauce, basil, pecorino romano
      $18.00
    • RIGATONI AL LIMONE

      seasoned ricotta, lemon butter sauce, fresh herbs, parmesan
      $18.00

    ENTREE

    • POLLO ALLA PARMESANA

      breaded chicken breast, pomodoro, spaghetti, mozzarella
      $24.00
    • GAMBERI E RISOTTO

      roasted Gulf shrimp, primavera risotto, zucchini basil puree, pecorino
      $25.00
    • POLLO ALLA VALDOSTANA

      prosciutto, fontina, marsala mushroom sauce, crispy potatoes
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00
    • PICCATA DI VITELLO

      breaded veal cutlet, white wine butter sauce, lemon, capers, seasonal risotto
      $32.00
    • PESCE SCOTTATO

      Gulf fish, grilled peach, heirloom tomato, focaccia panzanella salad, trout roe
      $35.00
    • GNOCCHI E CONIGLIO

      slow braised rabbit, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, pink pomodoro, gorgonzola
      $26.00

    DESSERT

    • CANNOLIS

      sweetened ricotta cheese, pecans, chocolate
      $12.00
    • PANNA COTTA

      toasted sesame, seasonal fruit, caramelized sugar shards
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • TIRAMISU

      lady fingers, espresso, rum, mascarpone, cocoa
      $13.00

    SIDES

    • FOCACCIA BREAD

      with extra virgin olive oil
      $6.00
    • SEASONAL RISOTTO

      $9.00
    • CREAMY POLENTA

      $7.00
    • GREEN SALAD

      $8.00
    • CRISPY POTATOES

      $7.00

    KIDS

    • KIDS SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL

      $12.00
    • KIDS SPAGHETTI & RED SAUCE

      $10.00
    • KIDS RIGATONI & BUTTER

      $10.00
    • KIDS CHEESE PIZZA

      $12.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    5350 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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