Craving authentic Italian cuisine? Look no further than the hidden gem of Pickering Village in Ajax: Casa Verde. Taking over the business in 1991, head chef Roberto Scagliotti embraces the tastes and techniques of traditional Italian cuisine. “From our homemade pastas and sausages to lasagnas and sauces, everything is cooked in-house from fresh ingredients,” says Roberto. “Nothing is ever pre-cooked or frozen.”
Housed in a stone building built in the 1860s, Casa Verde's ambience is as authentic and inviting as its menu. “We’ve done our best to preserve the stone foundation, large windows, and even the floors, whenever possible,” explains Roberto. “It’s a very intimate and romantic restaurant.”
BRUSCHETTA
GARLIC BREAD
COZZE MARINARA
Steamed mussels in a white wine sauce ,
fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and herbs
CALAMARI FRITTI
Squid, dipped in light batter and then deep-fried,
served with a lemon mayonaise
LUMACHE ALLA LIGURE
Snails sautéed with mushrooms and garlic in a tomato
sauce with a touch of cream served in a puff pastry
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
Parma ham draped over sliced cantaloupe melon
LUMACHE ALLA LIGURE
Snails sautéed with mushrooms and garlic
in a tomato sauce with a touch of cream
served in puff pastry
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
MINESTRONE GENOVESE
Chunky vegetables with a touch of pesto
STRACCIATELLA
Chicken broth with whisked egg and Parmigiano cheese
INSALATA CAPRESE
Sliced tomato topped with bocconcini cheese,
Virgin olive oil and fresh basil
INSALATA DELLA CASA
Fresh garden salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
INSALATA CESARE FOR TWO
Romaine hearts in a home made Ceaser dressing with
oven baked croutons and Parmigiano cheese
LINGUINE ALLA PESCATORA
With shrimps, squid, scallops and mussels, in a white
wine sauce with olive oil, garlic and fresh diced tomatoes
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
With baby clams, and fresh parsley in a garlic white wine sauce fresh parsley and halved cherry tomatoes
TRENETTE AL PESTO
Fresh linguine, in a basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano, olive oil sauce with a touch of cream
GNOCCHI ALLA PIEMONTESE
Home made potato dumplings in a light tomato sauce with fresh sage
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fresh fettuccini , served in a cream sauce with ribbons of ham and Parmigiano cheese
MANICOTTI FIORENTINA DI SIDNEY
Oven baked rolled pasta filled with ricotta cheese
and spinach in tomato and cream sauce
LASAGNE CASA VERDE
Layers of fresh pasta, meat sauce, béchamel and cheese with tomato sauce
CANNELLONI CASALINGA
Oven baked rolled pasta filled with veal and herbs
in a tomato and cream sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA DI SABRINA
Cream, panchetta, egg yolk, parmigiano cheese
SPAGHETI CON POLPETTE
With veal meatballs in a savory tomato sauce
PENNE ALL’ AMATRICIANA
With tomatoes, pancetta, onions, garlic and oregano
PENNE ALL’ ARRABIATE
In a spicy tomato sauce with fresh diced tomatoesI
BRUSCHETTA
APPETIZERS AS MAIN COURSE ADD
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
Steamed mussels in a white wine sauce ,
fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and herbs
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
Parma ham draped over sliced cantaloupe melon
CARPACIO
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin marinated
in lemon and virgin olive oil, topped with
shavings of Parmigiano cheese and mushrooms
INSALTA CAPRESE
Fresh garden salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
INSALTA CESARE
Romaine hearts in a homemade Ceaser dressing with
oven baked croutons and Parmigiano cheese
GARLIC BREAD
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE
Chunky vegetables with a touch of pesto
STRACIATELLA
Chicken broth with whisked egg and Parmigiano cheese
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fresh fettuccini , served in a cream sauce with ribbons of ham and Parmigiano cheese
CANNELONI CASALINGA
Oven baked rolled fresh pasta filled with veal and herbs in a tomato and cream sauce
TRENETTE AL PESTO
Fresh linguine, in a basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano, olive oil sauce with a touch of cream
GNOCCHI ALLA PIEMONTESE
Home made potato dumplings in a light tomato sauce with fresh sage
LINGUINE VONGOLE
With baby clams, and fresh parsley in a garlic white wine sauce
SPAGHETI CON POLPETTE
With veal meatballs in a savory tomato sauce
PENNE ARRABIATA
In a spicy tomato sauce with fresh diced tomatoesC
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Cream, panchetta, egg yolk, Parmigiano cheese
SERVED WITH PENNE TOMATO SUBSTITUE WITH VEG ADD 3.00
VITELO ALLA PARMIGIANA
Breaded Provimi veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce , mozzarella cheese and Parmigiano
SCALOPPINE AI FUNGHI
Provimi veal sautéed in white wine and mushrooms
SCALOPPINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Provimi veal sautéed in tomato, black olives capers and garlic
SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA
Provimi veal in a demi glace of mushrooms and Marsala wine
POLLO SOMANTINA
Julienne of chicken breast in wine, herbs, mushrooms, in a cream sauce
SCALOPPINE PICCATA
Provimi veal sautéed in tomato, black olives, capers and garlic
SALCICCIE DEL CONTADINO
Sausages sautéed in red wine, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomato sauce
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The food was excellent - this is one of the places you tend to miss because it is so small. It is a bit pricey, I don't mind if the food is really good. Service was OK, but somewhat uninspired, food quality made up for it. It did feel somewhat cramped.
We've been to Casa Verde numerous times over the past years. Have enjoyed it every time. Food is always delicious and setting is lovely. However, after dropping more than $300.00 last evening for a party of four people (two adults, two teens - special celebratory Christmas-time dinner with our children), we've decided to give it a break for a while for the following two reasons: 1. There is no friendly conversation whatsoever from servers. The busboy was the friendliest person, although I don't frankly think he would be "allowed" to be any friendlier than he was. It's obvious things are ruled by one particular waiter (short, dark hair, glasses) and ruled with an iron thumb. This man never acknowledges anyone with a friendly smile or a "thanks for coming this evening!". And we are tired of this. We know of many other places in the Ajax area who have people working there (as well as the owners, managers) who are actually pleased to have you dining at their restaurant (and they really show it!) . 2. Portions are getting noticeably smaller - it's nice not to have your plate overflowing with food, but last night was a little ridiculous.
the best restarnt ever!i wish i had time to come every day!!!the owners are like my own mom and dad,there so KIND!!!the food is truly from italy i just went their and the food is the SAME!!!OMG i love it there sooooooooo much !!!its worth all the money!!
A tiny, quaint Italian restaurant with foods typical of the owner's home region (Liguria) in Northern Italy (more influenced by Swiss/German cooking than the south). We are there every couple of weeks and enjoy the staff, atmosphere, and food immensely. The staff are a bit formal in their presentation, which is a pleasant contrast to the typical roadhouse theme of Ajax/Pickering. Prices are excellent for the quality of food you would normally have to head downtown for, but this is not a Steak & Sandwich stop so expect healthy but not gigantic portions. Owner is very committed to maintaining the quality and feel of the restaurant.
This use to be or favorite Restaurant in Durham. We would visit quite frequently and always had friendly courteous service by a waitress that I believe was the owner’s sister-in-law. Unfortunately the sister seems to have moved on and the owners Mother has taken her place. We find her rued, grumpy and very arrogant. It is unfortunate as it has turn s off this restaurant that has great food, but poor service. We have had this same experience 3 times in a row now and will not be in a rush to come back.
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