Poor Italian Ristorante

Thank you for 16 wonderful years of support! It’s been an honour serving the Hastings-Sunrise community.

Join Head Chef Stefania Marinova, Sous Chef Allen Ching and our team for one last meal before the final evening of service - Sunday, December 21st, 2025.

We’re grateful for your loyalty and hope you’ll continue to support local, independent restaurants.

Main Menu

Appetizers

Mixed Antipasto

Traditional Italian Cured Meats, Cheese and Mediterranean Olives with Mixed Vegetables

$38

Tomato Bruschetta

Toasted Bread Slices (Crostini) with Tomato, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Hint of Garlic

$16

Dairy free

Vegetarian

Cheese Toast

Thick Slices of Italian Baguette (Stirato) with a Blend of Sharp Cheeses and Mozzarella

$18

Calamari

Lightly Floured Deep Fried Calamari with Fresh Lemon and Marinara Dipping Sauce

$32

Sicilian Prawns

Sautéed Tiger Prawns with Garlic, Shallots, Mild Chili Pepper and White Wine - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduction

$27

Gluten free

Dairy free

Drunken Mussels

Fresh Mussels in Seafood Broth with Chardonnay, Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic

$26

Shellfish

Beef Carpaccio

Raw Beef Tenderloin, Sicilian Capers, Baby Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

$26

Warm Olives

Mixed Mediterranean Olives with Extra Virgin Olive OIl, Oregano and Garlic

$16

Vegan

Vegetarian

Mild

Caprese Salad

Decadent Buffalo Mozzarella with Vine Ripened Tomatoes and Mixed Baby Greens

$20

Vegetarian

Caesar Salad

Traditional Caesar Dressing with Romaine Lettuce, Anchovies and House-Made Croutons

$18

Vegetarian

Mixed Green Salad

Mixed Baby Lettuces, Grape Tomatoes and House Vinaigrette

$15

Vegan

Pastas

Spaghetti & Meatballs

An East-Side Favourite with Spaghetti, Traditional Beef Meatballs and Tomato-Basil Sauce

$30

Mixed Seafood Linguine

Linguine Pasta with Mixed Seafood, Including Prawns, Scallops, Clams and Mussels in a White Wine - Tomato Sauce

$37

Shellfish

Fish

Tagliatelle With Mushrooms

Satisfying Dish with Long Tagliatelle Pasta, Local Wild Mushrooms, White Wine, Truffle Oil and Shaved Parmigiano

$30

Vegetarian

Lasanga Bolognese

Fresh Pasta Sheets Layered with Beef Bolognese Sauce, Rich Béchamel, Pecorino Romano Cheese and Melted Mozzarella

$32

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

One of Our Most Decadent Dishes - Potato and Flour Dumplings with Rich Gorgonzola Sauce and Parmigiano

$27

Linguine With Pesto

Fresh Basil, Ground Toasted Pine Nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$26

Vegetarian

Pappardelle With Lamb

Broad Pappardelle Pasta with Pulled, Braised Lamb, White Wine and Roasted Lamb Jus with Tomato Sauce

$32

Spaghetti Carbonara

Traditional Recipe with Spaghetti and Beaten Eggs, Smoked Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano and Cracked Black Pepper

$27

Tortelloni With Pancetta & Peas

Fresh Pasta Filled with Mozzarella, Grana Padano and Mascarpone Cheese in a Delicious Cream Sauce - Topped with Smoked Pancetta and Peas

$30

Risotto

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Wild Mushrooms, Arborio Rice, Dry White Wine, Truffle Oil and Parmigiano Reggiano

$32

Vegetarian

Seafood Risooto

Mussels, Clams, Prawns and Calamari with Fresh Fish Fillet, Light Tomato Sauce and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$36

Gluten free

Shellfish

Mains

Ribeye Steak

12 Oz. Certified AAA Alberta Beef - Boneless Ribeye Steak - Grilled to Your Preference, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

$48

Gluten free

Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary Jus Finish, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

$48

Gluten free

Lamb Osso Bucco

Slow-Braised Lamb Shank with Vegetables and Tomato-White Wine Sauce, Served Over Saffron Risotto alla Milanese

$45

Veal Marsala

Veal Scallopini with Mushrooms, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Marsala Wine Reduction, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

$41

Lemon Chicken Picatta

Pan-Fried Chicken Breast Cutlets with Lemon, Capers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and White Wine Reduction

$32

Cioppino

Traditional Italian Seafood Stew with Tiger Prawns, Clams, Mussels and Fresh Fish Medley in Hearty Tomato - Seafood Broth

$36

Shellfish

Fish

Vegetable Parmigiana

Layers of Eggplant, Zucchini, Sweet Bell Pepper and Portobello Mushrooms Baked with Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

$30

Vegetarian

Catch of the Day

Market Price - Ask Your Server About Today's Fresh Seafood Selection

Fish

Desserts

Tiramisu

Our Most Popular Dessert! Whipped Mascarpone Creme Anglais, Savoiardi Biscotti, Kahlua, Espresso and Cocoa

$16

Chocolate Layer Cake

Three Layers of Dark Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting, Whipped Cream and Berries

$16

Sicilian Cannoli

Crisp Pastry Filled with Lightly Sweetened Ricotta, Garnished with Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Curls

$10

Pecan Tart with Gelato

Toasted Pecans with Caramel, Buttery Short Crust Pastry, Vanilla Gelato and Berries

$16

Gluten free

Applie Pie & Gelato

Deep Dish Apple Pie with Vanilla Gelato and Salted Caramel

$16

Affogato

Vanilla Gelato Served with Fresh, Hot Espresso

$10

Gluten free

Lemon Sorbet

Light and Refreshing Sorbetto al Limone

$14

Gluten free

Dairy free

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