Trattoria San Nicola Menu (Update 2025)
Trattoria San Nicola, located in Paoli, PA, offers a delightful Italian dining experience. With a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes like veal tortellini, lasagna made with crepes, and bronzino, this restaurant impresses both locals and visitors alike. Customer reviews rave about the outstanding food, great service, and affordable wine options. The ambiance, albeit noisy, exudes a rustic charm with beautiful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. Fresh hot rolls with olive oil, creamy Caesar salads, and homemade tortellini are just a few highlights that make dining at Trattoria San Nicola a memorable experience. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a place to celebrate with friends and family, this trattoria is a Mainline favorite that consistently delivers delicious food and excellent service. Don't miss out on trying the delectable dishes that keep patrons coming back for more.
Stuzzichini-starters
Roasted Peppers
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro E Mozzarella
Garlic Bread
Cheese And Peppers Plate
(per person) served family style
Escarole
escarole sauteed with olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper
Involtini Di Melanzane
lightly batter dipped eggplant slices rolled around provolone cheese, asparagus, basil and capers in a garlic tomato sauce
Salsiccia E Polenta
sliced italian sausage braised with garlic, bell pepper and tomato sauce served over grilled polenta
Insalata Di Mare Calda
steamed clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and sea scallops seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice
Calamari Grigliati
grilled calamari, (tubes and tantacles), served on a bed of white cannellini beans with a touch of olive oil and fresh lemon juice
Antipasti Caldi -hot Appetizers
Antipasti Freddi-cold Appetizers
Prosciutto Con Rucola
thinly sliced imported prosciutto served with arugula in a balsamic vinaigrette and sharp provolone cheese
Insalata Di Ricotta
arugula salad tossed with honey grapefruit vinaigrette, sliced pears, salted ricotta cheese, pine nuts and raisins
Insalata Di Rucola E Gorgonzola
arugula tossed in raspberry vinaigrette with croutons, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese
Insalata San Nicola
grilled sea scallops, shrimp and toasted almonds tossed with romaine lettuce and caesar dressing
Insalata Di Granchio
arugula salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, diced tomatoes, topped with crabmeat and julienned sun dried tomatoes
Insalata Della Casa
(house salad)
Caesar Salad
Zuppa Di Pasta E Fagioli
cannellini beans, diced potatoes and pasta simmered with chicken broth
Passato Di Pomodoro Con Carne Di Granchio
cream of tomato soup flavored with crab meat
Zuppe-soups
Piatti Leggeri-light Fare
Insalata Di Cesare Con Pollo Alla Griglia
grilled sliced chicken breast over romaine lettuce in caesar dressing
Insalata Mista Con Salmone Alla Griglia
thinly sliced grilled salmon over a mixed green salad in a balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Con Mozzarella
romaine lettuce, mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, black olives, and sun dried tomatoes, in a balsamic vinaigrette
Linguine Con Cima Di Rapa
linguini sauteed with olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes
Spaghetti Con Gamberetti
angel hair pasta sauteed with shrimp and a brandy flavored cream sauce
Penne Gorgonzola
penne pasta sauteed with a cream - tomato sauce, gorgonzola cheese, smoked salmon and capers
Ravioli Alla Panna
spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli served in a cream sauce, garnished with basil and diced tomatoes
Linguine Veneziane
black ink linguini sauteed in a sauce of caramelized onions, olive oil, white wine, and crab meat
Tortellini Alla Bolognese
veal stuffed tortellini served in a tomato meat sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Lasagna Di Crespelle Alla Bolognese
crepes layered with a tomato meat sauce, bechamel and grated pecorino romano cheese
Spaghettini Alle Vongole Olio Pepperoncino
angel hair pasta with olive oil, garlic, crushed red peppers and garnished with fresh clams
Linguine Con Crostacei Al Pomodoro
linguini with baby shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams in a mildly spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti Di Farina Integrale Con Polpette
whole wheat spaghetti pasta served with meatballs braised in tomato sauce
Cannelloni Di Vitello E Pollo
veal, chicken and spinach stuffed pasta baked in an aurora sauce
Pasta
Pesci-fish Specialties
Trancia Di Salmone Alla Griglia
grilled salmon filet served with salmoriglio sauce
Filetti Di Sogliola Dorati
lightly batter dipped flounder filet sauteed with a white wine lemon sauce and capers (contains shellfish)
Filetto Di Triglia Con Salsa Di Crema
grilled red snapper filet served with a white wine lobster base cream sauce, roasted peppers and toasted almonds
Gamberoni E Cappe Sante Grigliati
grilled jumbo shrimp and sea scallops brushed with chopped garlic, herbs and fresh lemon juice
Coda Di Rospo Alla Livornese
monkfish filet, clams, mussels, scallops and herbs, braised in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce
Branzino Al Forno
(upon availability) branzino filets baked in a casserole dish with olive oil, white wine and lemon juice
Grilled Branzino
grilled and topped with crab meat and a lobster cream sauce with sundried tomatoes
Filetto Di Manzo
9-10 oz. beef filet (random cut) grilled and served with a barolo wine demiglace and garnished with whole roasted garlic cloves and fresh rosemary
Involtini Di Vitello
veal medallions rolled with prosciutto, provolone cheese, and served in a demiglace and mushroom sauce
Costolette Di Agnello
rack of lamb grilled and served in a red wine flavored demiglace and fresh mini
Scaloppine Di Vitello Siciliana
veal medallions with sliced eggplant, melted provolone cheese and served in a garlic, white wine tomato sauce
Petto Di Pollo Saltimbocca
boneless chicken breast sauteed in a white wine demiglace, layered with thinly sliced prosciutto, fresh sage and melted provolone cheese
Cotoletta Di Vitello Parmigiana
breaded veal cutlet served with garlic tomato sauce, topped with melted provolone cheese
Scaloppine Di Vitello Al Limone
(piccata) veal medallions sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers
Braciola Alla Barese
veal involtini stuffed with parmesan chunks, garlic and parsley. served with penne in a tomato sauce.
Carne-meat Specialties
Dolci-desserts
Torta Al Cioccolato
a nocello flavored sponge cake layered with bittersweet chocolate (served in a nocello cream sauce)
Cannoli Con Ricotta
a puff pastry shell stuffed with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips (served with chocolate sauce)
Macedonia Con Gelato Al Liquore Di Pesco
strawberries with ice cream and peach liqueur
Cassata
traditional sicilian semifreddo: zabione and chocolate gelato, a heart of semifreddo and candied fruit (served with strawberry sauce)
Doppia Mousse Di Cioccolato
layers of white and dark chocolate mousse and candied cherries on a base of sponge cake (served with a nocello sauce)
Tirami-su Al Caffe
kahlua soaked lady fingers topped with mascarpone mousse and sprinkled with cocoa powder (this recipe includes raw eggs)
Tartufo Al Cappuccino
cappuccino flavored ice cream covered with a hard chocolate shell (served with chocolate sauce)
Affogato Con Liquore Di Cioccolato
vanilla ice cream with godiva chocolate liqueur and whipped cream
Coppa Spagnola
vanilla and amarena cherry gelato swirled together topped with real amarena cherries
Crema Caramellata
italian style custard served with caramel sauce and whipped cream
Limoncello
fresh lemon gelato, with a limoncello (lemon liqueur) cream center, covered with lemon meringue sprinkles (served with a nocello cream sauce)
Cheesecake
an ultrarich, smooth and creamy gourmet cheesecake baked atop a freshly ground graham cracker crust (served with a strawberry puree sauce)
Gelati E Sorbetti
an assortment of gelato and sorbet flavors