Biba - Philadelphia, PA

grilled pancetta wrapped scallops, in a light butter, lemon sauce with roasted bell peppers

buffalo mozzarella, summer tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

bruschetta with creamy goat cheese and marinated cherry tomatoes

sauteed sweetbreads with corn kernels, butter and lemon sauce

crisp, deep-fried small squid with paprika .

soup of the day

housemade stuffed pasta of the day

housemade spinach ricotta gnocchi of the day

ten layers of housemade pasta laced with a bolognese meat ragu and creamy bechamel sauce .

housemade tagliatelle with prawns, roasted cherry tomatoes and hot pepper flakes

risotto with sweet gorgonzola and corn kernels .

breaded, crisp veal cutlets, served wtih parmigiano mashed potatoes and mixed summer vegetables

braised veal shank with fresh tomatoes, baby carrots and small onions served with grilled polenta

grilled lamb chops coated with garlic, rosemary and sage, served with summer peppers with balsamic vinegar and roasted fingerling potatoes

grilled new york steak, rubbed with peppercorns, served with grilled, marinated vegetables

sauteed prosciutto wrapped salmon, served on a bed of yellow corn, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms

multi-colored summer tomatoes with sweet maui onions, basil and extra virgin olive oil

romaine salad with pine nuts in a creamy gorgonzola dressing

beet salad with sweet onion, pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

salad of string beans, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

cream puffs filled with chocolate pastry cream topped with chocolate sauce

chocolate coated, dome shaped, rum scented pound cake filled with whipped cream, chocolate, almonds and hazelnuts

pastry dough filled with mascarpone and lemon curd, served with raspberry sauce

strawberry butter-cream cake with strawberry sauce

italian ladyfingers soaked in an espresso-brandy mixture, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese