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A little pinch of Tuscany, with a whispe of Spain

appetizers

Fried Calamari

Lightly fried to a golden brown, served with a side of marinara sauce 11.95

Sopa De Almejas

Dozen clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil and marinara, served hot or mild. With garlic toast points 11.95

Mejillones Salteados

Sautéed black mussels with olive oil, fresh tomatoes & garlic. Finished in a brandy cream sauce, served with toasted points 11.95

Brushetta

Grilled Italian bread with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes basil 8.95

Caracoles

Escargot, garlic, olive oil and roasted red peppers in a white wine pesto sauce, served over 8.95

Chorizo Sausage

Chorizo sausage, red onions, roasted red peppers, finished with a paprika sherry wine sauce 9.95

Mozzarella ala Caprece

Sliced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, basil dressing & balsamic reduction 9.95

dinner salads Ensalata Romana

Grilled chicken, fresh spinach, goat cheese, garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers & citrus vinaigrette, drizzled with balsamic reduction 16.95

Salad Valencia

Grilled filet of salmon over mixed greens, black olives, roasted red peppers, dried cranberries, tossed in low-fat raspberry vinaigrette 18.95

vegetarian

Served with a house salad, warm dinner rolls and our signature tapanade olive oil for dipping

Pasta Putanesca

Angel hair pasta topped with a tangy marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic & artichoke hearts. Served with or without anchovies 17.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Ravioli stuffed with puréed butternut squash & finished in a delicious tomato cream sauce.

Garnished with garlic toast points 19.95

Spiced Rice & Beans

Black & white beans with saffron rice and marinated grilled vegetables. Choose Hot, medium, or mild 17.99 Available with Chicken 19.99 or Shrimp at 22.99

Greens & Beans

Sautéed escaroles, spinach, and white beans in garlic and olive oil, over wheat penne pasta 19.95

A little pinch of Tuscany, with a whispe of Spain

chef Pauly’s Signatures

Served with a house salad, warm dinner rolls and our signature tapanade olive oil for dipping

Eggplant Parmigiana

Fried eggplant topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with linguini 17.95

Pork Mediterranean

Grilled pork tenderloin topped with tomatoes, black olives, and artichoke hearts simmered in a pesto sauce.

Served with roasted red potatoes and vegetables 21.95

Zuppa di Pesce

Clams, mussels, scallops, calamari, shrimp & lobster; sautéed in olive oil and garlic simmered in a seafood-tomato broth with toast points 28.95 Served hot, medium, or mild.

Steak Barcelona

14 oz. strip steak, grilled and topped with caramelized red onions.

Served over braised spinach and roasted red potatoes 27.95

Tilapia Perez

Fresh tilapia, pan seared golden brown, topped with a lobster tail.

Finished with a lobster butter sauce, served with rice and vegetables 25.95

Seafood Paella

Clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, calamari, chorizo sausage, red & green peppers, peas, and onions.

Cooked very slow and served over saffron rice 30.95

pasta specialties

Served with a house salad, warm dinner rolls and our signature tapanade olive oil for dipping

Chicken Vodka

Chicken, sautéed with fresh & sun dried tomatoes. In a vodka tomato cream sauce, served over penne pasta 20.95

Clams Ala Genovese

Whole clams sautéed with olive oil and garlic. White beans, fresh tomatoes and spinach, in a white wine sauce, atop whole wheat spaghetti 21.95

Shrimp Fra Diavlo

Sautéed shrimp, mushrooms & onions finished in marinara sauce over linguini 21.95 Served hot, medium, or mild.

Seafood Alfredo

Scallops, shrimp & crab in a creamy Romano cheese sauce,served over fettuccini 23.95

A little pinch of Tuscany, with a whispe of Spain

seafood

Served with a house salad, warm dinner rolls and our signature tapanade olive oil for dipping

Salmon ala Barcelona

Pan seared filet of salmon finished with fresh tomatoes, spinach, and white beans. Served In a lemon white wine garlic sauce, with rice and vegetables 22.95

Red Snapper Veracruz

Tender south American red snapped sautéed in garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, capers, black green olives, garnished with mussels & clams & finished in an olive oil, white wine sauce, served with rice and vegetables 23.95

Pez Espada Romesco

Bite sized cubes of swordfish, sautéed in olive oil and garlic with whole clams, green peppers, fresh tomatoes, onion lemon juice, served over saffron rice & vegetables 21.95

Swordfish Putanesca

Pan seared swordfish over escarole finished in a tangy marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and artichoke hearts with roasted red potatoes.

Served with or without anchovies 22.95

Drunken Swordfish

Tuna Mediterranean

Rubbed with cracked black pepper, topped with tomatoes, black olives & artichokes with a pesto sauce, served with rice & vegetables 22.95

Pan seared swordfish topped with sautéed fresh tomatoes, onions and garlic finished in a chili pepper tequila lime sauce. Served with rice & vegetables 22.95

chicken & carne

Served with a house salad, warm dinner rolls and our signature tapanade olive oil for dipping

Chicken Paella

Sautéed chicken, chorizo sausage, onions, sweet peppers, and peas mixed with saffron rice 19.95

Pollo al Citron

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and capers1 finished with a lemon butter white wine sauce.

Served with saffron rice & vegetables 19.95

Chicken Riccollano

Fried cutlet topped with ricotta, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguini 20.95

Chicken Mediterranean

Grilled chicken topped with diced tomatoes, mixed olives, and artichokes simmered in a pesto sauce.

Served with rice and vegetables 20.95

Grilled Filet Mignon Rojos

Finished in an Espanol sauce with garlic, roasted red peppers and a red wine reduction.

Served with roasted red potatoes and vegetables 28.95

Rack of Lamb Rosa Maria

Grilled rack of lamb with mushroom Dijon cream sauce. Served with roasted red potatoes and vegetables 28.95

Veal Daniel

Battered veal, mushrooms, and prosciutto in a Jack Daniel’s cream sauce served over linguini 22.95

Veal Parmesan

Fried cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served with linguini 21.95

A little pinch of Tuscany, with a whispe of Spain

Together, Chef Paul Perez and Minerva Martinez, strive to keep Barcelona one of Albany’s finest establishments.

With a menu of only the highest quality, including the sustainable seafood dishes, finest cuts of meat, distinguished bar selections, and a wine list composed of classic bottles and delectable wines by the glass, Barcelona lives up to its reputation.

In addition to the romantic dining room with an alcove bar and a Tuscan feel, Barcelona also offers an outdoor deck with floral gardens and an intimate second floor perfect for business meetings or large dinner.

All oil used in frying is 0 trans fat, soybean oil with heart healthy THBQ All parties of 8 or more subject to an 18% gratuity Please be patient as everything is prepared to order, upon recipe.

Chef Paul thanks you for your patronage and hopes that you have enjoyed your dining experience.

The staff at Barcelona Restaurant looks forward to your next visit.

www.barcelona-albany.com