Family owned and operated, La Contessa strives to provide a complete dining experience! All of our entrees are individually prepared by Chef Joanna, using only the freshest ingredients.
Buon Appetito!
Lightly dusted squid, seasoned and fried, served with marinara sauce.
$13.00
Shrimp Inferno
Six jumbo shrimp sautéed with chopped garlic and spices, fished with sambucca.
$13.00
Bruschetta
A rustic artisan loaf topped with fresh garden tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and slivers of parmesan cheese baked to perfection.
$8.00
Antipasto Rustico
Grilled seasonal vegetables, roasted red peppers, and an assortment of fine cheese.
$10.00
Prosciutto and Melon
The finest imported from Italy, thinly sliced and complimented with fresh seasonal melon.
$12.00
Sea Scallops
Three pan seared scallops over sautéed mushrooms and spinach in a sambucca and saffron sauce.
$16.00
Seafood Salad
Tender pieces of shrimp, octopus, squid, and crab tossed in a lemon, and olive oil vinaigrette. Finished with black pepper and parsley.
$15.00
Escargot
Lightly sautéed in a brandy garlic cream sauce.
$10.00
Mussel Marinara
Fresh mussels steamed with white wine, lemon, garlic, and spices. Served in a tomato sauce
$10.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Seasoned eggplant lightly coated and topped with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and a layer of melted mozzarella.
$10.00
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw beef, seasoned with our unique blend of spices. Served over a medley of mixed greens. Topped with imported extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan.
$11.00
Pastas MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Girellini
Silky sheets of homemade pasta, rolled with fresh ricotta and spinach served in a rich rose sauce.
$18.00
Cannaloni
Delicate homemade crepes stuffed with savory meat, sautéed mushrooms, and a medley of cheese, topped with our famous rose sauce.
$15.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
A classic italian dish. Tomato based meat sauce with our secret blend of herbs and spices.
$15.00Enhance your meal with homemade meatballs
$5.00
Rigatoni Toscani
Sundried tomatoes, pine nuts and grilled chicken breast in a creamy pesto sauce.
$21.00
Fettucini Aragosta
Shrimp and baby lobster in a savory cognac based rose sauce.
$28.00
Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed in a garlic, pancetta cream sauce and \x1nished with eggspicy
$18.00
Spaghetti Marinara
Fresh clams, mussels, bay scallops, and black tiger shrimp sauteed with olive oil, garlic, ground pepper, and xl nished with basil and fresh diced tomatoes.
$22.00
Gnocchi
Our homemade potato dumplings with your choice of sauce.
$16.00
Soup and Salads MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Soup
Fresh ingredients made in house daily, served piping hot. Ask your server for today selction
$6.00Shrimp
$9.00Chicken
$9.00
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and seasoned croutons with our chef made caesar dressing
$8.00Shrimp
$9.00Chicken
$9.00
Mixed Greens Salad
A seasonal combination of mixed greens served with our homemade dressing.
$6.00Shrimp
$9.00Chicken
$9.00
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, raddichio, and red onions tossed in our balsamic dressing.
$8.00Shrimp
$9.00Chicken
$9.00
Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula tossed with sun dried tomatoes, and shaved almonds, topped with our lemon vinaigrette.
$8.00Shrimp
$9.00Chicken
$9.00
Seafood MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Jumbo Prawns
Marinated and grilled colossal shrimp. Sauteed in a warm butter and sherry sauce served over mixed greens.
$24.00
Halibut
Pan seared halibut topped with a salsa including chopped black olives, capers, red peppers and pesto sauce.
$32.00
Sword Fish
Grilled swordfish finished with a savory herb and lemon sauce.
$24.00
Poultry MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Chicken Parmigiana
Seasoned chicken flattened and lightly breaded topped with tomato sauce parmesan cheese and a layer of melted mozzarella.
$22.00
Chicken Limone
Chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce topped with capers and artichokes.
$20.00
Chicken Marsala
An Italian dish made from chicken cutlets, lightly dusted, sautéed with mushrooms, and a sweet marsala wine sauce.
$20.00
Chicken Lc
Flattened and breaded chicken topped with a spinach and red pepper cream cheese sauce.
$22.00
Meat MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Veal Crema
Sautéed veal folded into a smooth white wine cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms.
$20.00
Veal Saltimbocca
Sautéed in a white wine sauce and topped with prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese.
$21.00
Veal Granchio
Scaloppini in a mushroom blush sauce topped with pieces of tender crab.
$24.00
Filet Di Manzo
Aaa grade \x1let grilled to your liking and topped with sautéed mushrooms and gorgonzola. 30 enhance your meal with a baby lobster tail.
$10.00
Rack of Lamb
A full rack of lamb seasoned with a dry rub of fresh seasonal herbs and spices, lightly marinated and grilled to your speci\x1cations.
$32.00
Bison Steak
Our 8oz ribeye bison steak, seasoned with a dry rub of fresh seasonal herbs and grilled to your liking.
$32.00
Deserts MENU - La Contessa Ristorante
Tiramisu
Layers of lady fingers, espresso and mascarpone cheese create this homemade ital-ian dessert
$7.00
New York Style Cheesecake
Topped with a wild berry reduction
$9.00
Triple Chocolate Cake
Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate glaze create this chocolatey dessert
$9.00
Turtle Brownie
A fudge brownie topped with turtle chunks
$9.00
Panna Cotta
Cooked custard topped with a wild berry reduction
$9.00
Tartufo: Y
Our choice of strawberry or choco-late
$7.00
Peanut Butter Cup
Oreo crust topped with a peanut butter mousse and reese chunks on top served with a scoop of ice cream
We've always enjoyed our meals at LaContessa! One of our favourite restaurants in Windsor. We are never disappointed! Nice to enjoy the patio with delicious apps on nice night!
The place was packed with repeat customers. Probably by invitation only as people were turned away at the door without reservations as there was not a single free seat. The Principals often prep, cook, serve and entertain/chat as they know most of the customers. Very interesting mix of Italian cuisine with some hint of Arabic flair every now and then. Very nice wine selection at many price levels. You would have a very difficult time leaving without a good overall impression.
Honestly, I called in two days, and both days the manager there was really rude. She sounded really rushy, and pushy - almost as if she didn't even want to wait to hear what I said. The first time I called was because I applied there and wanted to follow up. She literally said "Hello"..."We're busy" and hangs up. The second time I called was for a reservation and I heard that voice and tone again, and she basically said the same thing again. I found it really rude there. Italian food is my favourite, but she really ruined the chance of me ever going there again.
