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Italian Cuisine

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"BEST RESTAURANT"

Thank you! This wouldn't have been possible without your vote, thank you so much to all of Palinuro's customers.

Thank you for sending your message.

-Customer appreciation month-

Last year today, January 10th, we officially opened Palinuro Italian Cuisine. 

2020 was a challenging year but we were overwhelmed by your support and we truly appreciate it.
As a thank you, now through January 31st, we are offering a free glass of wine OR a dessert per customer for both dine-in and take-out orders.
($20 minimum order)

Hope to see you soon!

ANTIPASTI

BATTILARDA

$30.00

Assortment of Italian cold cuts, olives and cheese

$30.00

FRITTO MISTO DEL GOLFO

$18.00

Golden fried tender calamari, shrimp, green zucchini in spicy tomato sauce

$18.00

BURRATA CAPRICCIO

$21.00

Imported Prosciutto Parma in a bed of arugula topped with Italian Burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, dry figs and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil balsamic reduction

$21.00

ANTIPASTI

Bruschetta:

13

Toasted garlic Ciabatta with fresh tomato basil concasse’.

Tagliere:

2P - 16/ 4P - 29

Imported Italian cold cuts and cheeses, marinated artichokes, olives, nuts, honey, cannellini bean hummus served with toasted Ciabatta.

Bufala Mozzarella Caprese:

18

Campari tomatoes, basil, sea salt with fresh cracked pepper.

With Prosciutto 20

Fritto Misto:

19

Fried calamari, shrimp and zucchini with spicy marinara.

Polpette al Pomodoro:

17

Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce with toasted bread.

SALADS & SOUP

Caesar

10

Chopped romaine salad tossed in our dressing with shaved Parmesan and Ciabatta croutons

Della Casa

10

Spring mesclun, cucumbers, baby heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions with house dressing

Burrata & Bresaola

24

Thinly sliced Italian cured beef carpaccio on arugula, topped with Burrata cheese with lemon truffled dressing
Add: Chicken - $7 Shrimp - $8 Salmon - $12

Burrata


Arugula, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, Burrata cheese and basil lemon dressing Add: Chicken 7 Shrimp 8 Salmon 12

Soup

6

Daily chef's selection


PASTA

Most of our pastas are freshly made in house

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

23

Homemade egg pasta with meat sauce

Fettuccine alla Carbonara

29

Homade egg pasta with egg yolk,guanciale,black pepper and pecorino Romano cheese

Agnolotti di Ricotta

24

Ricotta filled agnolotti tossed with pistachio pesto and heirloom tomato confit topped with Burrata fondue

Ravioli Di Astice

32

Lobster stuffed ravioli with lobster crab vodka sauce

Spaghetti alla Pescatora

38

Calamari, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels, sauteed in garlic and white wine with a touch of lightly spicy tomato sauce

Linguine Palinuro

29

Manila clams, garlic white wine sauce, cherry tomatoes and fresh arugula

Lasagna Bolognese

23

Homemade pasta layered with meat sauce, Béchamel, Parmesan and mozzarella

Risotto ai Funghi

30

Carnaroli rice risotto with Porcini & crimini mushrooms

Gluten Free options available upon request 2.50

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH 

We opened Palinuro Italian Cuisine in January 2020.

Because of your continued support of the restaurant, we had our 2nd anniversary and were chosen as the BEST RESTAURANT IN KATY 2021. We truly appreciate your wonderful support. 

As a thank you, we are offering a free glass of wine OR a dessert per customer for both dine-in and take-out orders ($20 minimum order) January 16th through January 31st. Hope to see you soon. 

Grazie mille!

ANTIPASTI

BATTILARDA

$30.00

Assortment of Italian cold cuts, olives and cheese

$30.00

FRITTO MISTO DEL GOLFO

$18.00

Golden fried tender calamari, shrimp, green zucchini in spicy tomato sauce

$18.00

BURRATA INVERNALE

$19.00

Roasted rainbow beet and fresh Italian burrata in pistachio vinaigrette

$19.00

Chef Paolo

Chef Paolo, our executive chef, has his roots on the Italian island of Sardinia. He has been honing his culinary skills for over 40 years in Italy and in a variety of restaurants in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills.

Gabriele

Gabriele hails from the coastal town of Palinuro. He is a storyteller with food using his skill as a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta to bring Italian tradition to life in a modern, suburban atmosphere. He brings over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry so local Texans can enjoy Italian delights served on an American table.

With a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of southern Italy, we welcome you as honored friends at our table.

Chef Renato

Born in Tuscany, Renato began his culinary career there and moved to the U.S. in 1999. He worked as the executive chef at the Red Rock Resort & Casino and the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas. In 2010 he moved to Houston to head the kitchens of Hotel Granduca. Renato has been featured on cooking shows on the Food Network and is a silver medalist in the World Cup of Culinary Arts.

ZUPPE

Soup of the day

$6.00

$6.00

INSALATE

INSALATA DI CESARE

$9.00

Organic baby romaine lettuce with classic home-made dressing topped with sliced parmesan cheese and toasted croutons

$9.00

MISTICANZA INVERNALE

$16.00

Organic baby arugula, iceberg lettuce, Fontina cheese, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and toasted walnuts in balsamic dressing

$16.00

SECONDI PIATTI

Scaloppine di Vitello alla Milanese

34

Breaded thin veal tenderloin topped with arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes and shaved Reggiano with lemon dressing and Fontina fondue

Pollo al Marsala

29

Chicken breast with Marsala and porcini mushroom sauce served with sauteed vegetable medley

Pollo alla Pizzaiola

28

Chicken breast cooked in Pizzaiola sauce topped with fresh melted mozzarella served with sauteed vegetable medley

Pollo Ai Carciofi

27

Sauteed chicken breast with artichokes in lemon butter sauce served with roasted fingerling potatoes

Salmone al Salmoriglio

30

Seared Atlantic salmon fillet served with fresh seasonal vegetables and Sicilian lemon oregano dressing

Salmon Primavera

29

Seared salmon fillet served with fresh vegetable farrotto and arugula pesto

Ossobuco Milanese

46

Braised veal shank with saffron risotto

CONTORNI

Side of pasta with choice of sauce: marinara, cream, garlic & olive oil or butter

9

Roasted fingerling potatoes

7


Sauteed vegetables with garlic & olive oil

7

Add to any of your dishes:

Grilled chicken 8 Grilled shrimp 9 Scallops 14 Salmon 13  Prosciutto 5

INSALATE

INSALATA DI CESARE

$9.00

Organic baby romaine lettuce with classic home-made dressing topped with sliced parmesan cheese and toasted croutons

$9.00

SPIEDINO DI CORALLO

$19.00

Grilled scallops and shrimp in a rosemary skewer, mixed with baby arugula, iceberg lettuce, red onions, black kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes in lemon dressing

$19.00

PASTA

PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

$21.00

Homemade egg pasta with traditional meat sauce finished with imported parmesan cheese

$21.00

RIGATONI ALLA BOSCAIOLA

$25.00

Rigatoni pasta sautéed with wild mushrooms finished with fresh herbs and pecorino cheese

$25.00

RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI

$24.00

Homemade ravioli with fresh ricotta cheese and spinach sautéed in pink sauce

$24.00

RAVIOLI AI FUNGHI

$26.00

Homemade ravioli made with wild mushrooms with ricotta cheese prepared with butter and sage

$26.00

SPAGHETTI PESCATORA

$35.00

Spaghetti sautéed with garlic with mixed seafood with white wine reduction finished in spicy tomato sauce

$35.00

LINGUINE PALINURO

$30.00

Linguini pasta sautéed with garlic manila clams, organic cherry tomatoes finished with white wine sauce, extra virgin olive oil and organic baby arugula

$30.00

LINGUINE GROTTA AZZURRA

$40.00

Linguine pasta sautéed in garlic, half main lobster and blue crab meat ragù finished in a light spicy tomato sauce

$40.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

$21.00

Classic Lasagna with meat sauce, creamy Bechamel sauce and Parmesan cheese

$21.00

RISOTTO CASARECCIO

$29.00

Italian arborio rice with garlic rosemary Italian sausage and broccoliin a vegetable white wine sauce

$29.00

SECONDI

COSTOLETTA DI VITELLO

$36.00

Grilled veal chop marinaded with fresh herbs and garlic served with mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts

$36.00

PETTO DI POLLO FARCITO

$29.00

Chicken breast filled with sun dried tomatoes, provolone cheese, asparagus, prosciutto cotto (ham)Finished with garlic capers in a white wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes

$29.00

FILETTO DI MANZO CON CREMA DI CIPOLLA E FONTINA

$46.00

Grilled USA prime beef tenderloin in creamy onions and fontina cheese Served with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes

$46.00

FISH OF THE DAY

Market Price

Market Price

CONTORNI

SPINACH

$6.00

$6.00

Asparagus

$8.00

$8.00

BROCCOLI

$6.00

$6.00

ZUCCHINI

$6.00

$6.00

CHICKEN

$7.00

$7.00

SHRIMP

$8.00

$8.00

DOLCI

TIRAMISU

$9.00

$9.00

LIMONCELLO MASCARPONE

$9.00

$9.00

PANNA COTTA

$9.00

$9.00

TORTA DI LAVA AL CIOCCOLATO

$12.50

$12.50

TORTA DI FORMAGGIO GIOCOLATTO

$9.00

$9.00

CANNOLO

$10.00

$10.00

GELATI

CIOCCOLATO

$7.00

$7.00

MASCARPONE

$7.00

$7.00

VANIGLIA

$7.00

$7.00

STRACCIATELLA

$7.00

$7.00

SORBETTI

Mango

$7.00

$7.00

Limone

$7.00

$7.00