LORING PASTA BAR LUNCH MENU

We're delighted to present our restaurants and nightclubs to you, and to offer you the best of out kitchen's creative, comforting, and affordable cuisine.

Combining the inspirations of the moment with reprises of the original Loring's most beloved dishes, the Loring Pasta Bar offers menus featuring innovative noodle creations, sumptuous entrees, astounding appetizers (including the renowned artichoke ramekin), and deleriously decadent desserts.

We wish you, honored guest, the very best, and hope to see you again and again at the Loring Pasta Bar.

Fast, Fun, Affordable, & Guaranteed Friendly!

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ATTENTION STUDENTS

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APPETIZERS

ARTICHOKE RAMEKIN

The Loring’s signature dish, served warm with garlic toast points - 7.5

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SALSA ITALIANO

with olives, chevre, and garlic toast for dipping
topped with fresh mozzarella, golden tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and balsamic syrup - 7.5

CRAB CAKES

with a passion fruit vinaigrette - 10

APPETIZER PLATTER FOR SHARING

a selection of house favorites perfect for sharing - 7.5 per person - for parties of 4 or more

FRIED CALAMARI AND FRENCH FRIES

with red pepper aioli and cocktail sauce - 7.5

TEMPURA FRIED BABY VEGETABLES

with sweet basil and red pepper aiolis - 8

PAN-FRIED POTSTICKERS

filled with shredded chicken and vegetables and served with steamed edamame and soy dipping sauce - 9

SPICY TUNA SUSHI ROLL

traditional nori roll served with steamed edamame and soy dipping sauce - 7.5

MEDITERRANEAN MUSSSELS

steamed in a white wine and aromatic herb broth - 8

PIZZAS

on house made cracker crust with your choice of the following combinations - 11

• caramelized onion + prosciutto + chevre
• portabella mushroom + truffle oil
• chicken + hoisin black bean BBQ

SOUPS AND SALADS

CAESAR

hearts of romaine, house-made croutons, and shaved parmesan tossed in a garlic and egg dressing - 7

SALADE SAUVAGE

mixed field greens with crumbled bleu cheese, candied walnuts, fresh pear, and raisins - 7

CINNAMON BEEF SALAD

bread salad served with seared beef tips and cinnamon and onion coulis in a raspberry and chipotle vinaigrette - 11

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

with Napa Cabbage, edamame beans, carrot and peppers, bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, sliced potstickers and a fat-free sesame sriracha vinaigrette - 10

ASPARAGUS & FINGERLING POTATO SALAD

served warm with bacon lardon and coarse ground mustard dressing - 9

SANDWICHES

Unless specified otherwise, sandwiches are served with parmesan potato chips. Subsitute the chips with your choice of garlic french fries or a side salad of mixed field greens for 1.5 or add both for 2.25

STEAK, PORTABELLA, AND ASIAGO MELT

on house-made sourdough with a side of grilled vegetables - 10

HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY CLUB

wIth tomato, bacon, lettuce, boursin cream cheese and Jarlsberg on house-made garlic ciabatta bread - 10

MEATBALL SANDWICH

all beef meatballs served open-faced on a toasted hoagie bun with house-made marinara sauce, fesh basil, mozzarella, roasted sweet peppers and caramelized red onions - 10

HAMBURGER

CHEESEBURGER

VEGGIE BURGER

with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions
10 / 10 / 10

add applewood smoked bacon for 1 dollar more

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

pulled roasted chicken with spicy chipotle bell pepper marmalade and queso blanco, tomatillo/corn salsa, black olive, avocado
and lettuce on house-made Tex Mex green chili cheddar bun - 10

B. L. T.

applewood smoked bacon, fresh lettuce and tomatoes on house made cranberry-rice bread with chipotle mayonaise - 10

GREEK TO ME

garlicy hummus with oregano marinated tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olives, lettuce and lemon-yogurt vinaigrette on house-made Mediterranean feta/olive bread - 10

PASTAS

All pastsa during lunch come with your choice of side salad or cup of soup

Most of our pasta can be made without meat for vegetarian diners.

Rice pasta can be substituted for an additional charge.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

with cottage bacon in a beurre blanc with tomato and corn salsa - 13

SAFFRON CHICKEN LINGUINE

with roasted red peppers tossed in a salsa verde of basil, olive oil, and cilantro - 14

FETTUCCINI CARBONARA

house-made fettuccini with cottage bacon, garlic, cream, peas, and parmesan cheese - 13

SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI

scallops, shrimp and assorted shellfish with squid ink spaghetti in a saffron cream sauce - 15

VEGETARIAN ORZO

with grilled artichoke hearts, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic reduction - 12

CHEESE TORTELLINI NUOVI

in a northern Italian cream sauce with toasted pine nuts and prosciutto - 12

CHICKEN AND MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI

house-made ravioli in a Napolitana sauce of concassed tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil - 13

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALL

single "Vente" beef meatball in a creamy marinara sauce - 12

ORECCHIETTE

with French-style grean beans and button mushrooms in a lemon herb and garlic sauce - 12

ENTRÉES

ECUADORIAN BEEF TIPS

in a roasted tomato and pepper coulis with saffron infused basamati rice and fried plantains - 11.5

STEAK FRITES

grilled 5 oz. hangar steak with the Loring's signature garlic fries - 15

GRILLED SALMON

encrusted in chilli, cumin, and garlic in a tomato and dill cream sauce - 14

SIDES

FRESH ASPARAGUS

steamed or gilled - 5

GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND ROASTED MUSHROOMS

CARAMELIZED ONION & PEPPER MARMALADE

LARGE MEATBALL

with marinara sauce - 5

FRENCH FRIES

with ketchup - 5

LORING PASTA BAR
327 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Fri: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sat: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday Brunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Salsa Dance: Friday and Saturday 10:15 pm - 2:00 am

Reservations Accepted - Please call (612) 378-4849 or E-mail loringhosts@hotmail.com