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Enjoy our restaurant while overlooking Lake George

Contessa Restaurant offers casual dining with an outstanding view of Lake George. Dine outside, or enjoy a cocktail in our full bar that overlooks Lake George.

Coming with a large group or for a family reunion on Lake George? Lake George, NY is truly a popular place for meetings. With all of the nearby activities and relaxing feel of Bolton Landing, it's the perfect place to be. Request reservations online, with our online contact form. Just let us know what date and time you will be arriving and the number in your party. Or contact the restaurant directly at 644-2960.

The Contessa also welcomes catering weddings, rehearsal dinners and other parties. Call for information and availability.

Bob says, "Never trust a skinny chef!"

Starters

Antipasta - Combination of imported prosciutto, imported provolone, sopressata, calamata olives, Spanish olives, artichoke heart, sweet peppers, fresh crisp lettuce, tomato and onion (anchovies on request)

Bruschette - Garlic toasts with fresh mozzarella, garlic, tomatoes, calamata olives & basil

Shrimp Cocktail - 4 jumbo shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce

Shrimp Scampi - 3 jumbo shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and lemon

Mussels Marinara - 12 fresh mussels steamed in marinara sauce

Mozzarella Sticks - 5 served with tomato sauce

Garlic Bread

Chicken Wings

Dozen Cultured Steamed Little Neck Clams

Pastas

Fettucini Alfredo cream, egg yolk, parmesan

Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil

Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce

Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Spaghetti with Butter Sauce

Spaghetti with Brooklyn meat sauce, slow cooked Brooklyn Style

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti & Sausages

Spaghetti & 1 Meatball, 1 Sausage

Linguini with Fresh Clam Sauce 1 Dozen Cultured fresh little necks, red or white

Linguini with Fresh Mussels Sauce 1 Dozen Cultured fresh little necks red or white

Penne with Fresh Basil, Broccoli, Garlic & Oil

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

Penne with Pesto Sauce

Pasta Dishes may substitute for - Angel Hair, Fettuccine, Rigatoni, Penne, Linguini or Spaghetti
All Pasta Entrees come with a Fresh Garden Salad, Bread & Butter

Specialty Pastas
Homemade Stuffed Shells	stuffed with three types of cheese
Ravioli "Al Segreto"	marinara sauce with butter
Baked Ziti	no meat, lots of cheese
Spaghetti alla Puntenesca	olive oil, garlic, calamata olives, anchovies, tomatoes, and parsley
*Shrimp, Lobster, & Crab*
Seafood Special	8 oz. lobster tails, 2 colossal shrimps, 6 clams, 6 mussels and calamari on a bed of Linguini.
*Shrimp Scampi	5 Colossal shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter and lemon
*Shrimp Marinara or Fra diavolo	5 Colossal shrimp sautéed in marinara sauce (mild or hot) served over linguine
Shrimp Francese	5 Colossal shrimp dipped in flour and egg, sautéed in butter, wine and lemon, served over fettuccine
Shrimp Parmigiana	5 Colossal shrimp lightly breaded & sautéed topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese
*Alaskan King Crab	1 1/2 pounds marinara, fra diavolo, or steamed with roasted garlic butter on side
*Chicken*
Chicken Francese	boneless breast of chicken, dipped in flour & egg, sautéed with butter, wine and lemon
*Chicken Marsala	boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine
Chicken Parmigiana	boneless breast of chicken, lightly breaded and sautéed, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
Chicken Pesto	sliced broiled chicken tossed with fettuccine and pesto sauce
*Chicken Valdostona	boneless breast of chicken sautéed, then baked with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Steak and Veal
Filet Mignon	8 oz. or 10 oz. of certified Angus beef
New York Strip	12 oz. of certified Angus beef
Porterhouse	22 oz. of certified Angus beef
*Veal Scaloppini Alla Marsala	tender medallions of milk fed veal, sautéed in butter, fresh mushrooms and marsala wine
Veal Scaloppini Francese	tender medallion of milk fed veal, dipped in flour and egg, sautéed in butter, lemon and wine
Veal Parmigiana	fresh cut veal, topped with our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese tender medallion of milk fed veal, dipped in flour and egg, sautéed in butter, lemon and wine.
Parmigiana Combinations
Veal & Shrimp
Chicken & Shrimp
Shrimp & Eggplant
Chicken & Eggplant
Veal & Eggplant
Eggplant parmesan
Entrees are served with Garden Salad and a choice of Homemade Pasta, French Fries, or Broccoli.
*HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Ask about our daily specials	Enjoy our full bar overlooking Lake George	Children's portions available