The menu
Dinner, lunch, and desserts with after-dinner drinks, as published by Gente. Prices are in Canadian dollars and can change, so your server has the final word.
Gente Urban Italian Eatery · 180 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus, Ontario · 519-787-2121 · Reservations by phone
Please inform your server of any allergy prior to ordering.
Gluten-free pasta is available at dinner (add $5); please ask your server about cross-contact. To talk it through before your visit, call 519-787-2121.
Dinner
CenaStarters
Antipasti-
Zuppa del Giorna
$11
soup of the day
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Garlic Bread
$6
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Bruschetta di Giorno
ask your server for details
Ask about today’s preparation and price
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Mixed Greens
$11
spaghetti carrots, radishes, cucumber, grape tomato, balsamic reduction
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Classic Caesar
$15
house made dressing, Padano shavings, herbed croutons, prosciutto crisps
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Caprese Salad
$17
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes
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Confit of Pear Salad
$16
organic greens, stilton points, half poached pear, candied walnuts, balsamic glaze
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Mushroom Salad
$16
medley of mushrooms braised with balsamic glaze, goat cheese crumbles
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Apple Salad
$16
mixed greens, citrus honey Dijon dressing, sliced apples, cranberries, toasted almonds, Padano shavings
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Brie Wedges
$16
wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked & served with Cumberland sauce
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Crab & Lobster Cakes
$16
with Serrano aioli
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Cozze Pepato
$19
mussels steamed in a spicy tomato sauce
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Shrimp fra Diavolo
$23
shrimp in a tomato cream sauce, splash of Pernod, touch of spice

Stone Baked Pizza
Pizze-
Mimmas
$20
tomato San Marzano sauce, onions, mozzarella, prosciutto, organic greens, grape tomatoes, Reggiano shavings
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Gente
$17
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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Violetta
$19
pesto, flame roasted peppers, goat cheese, chicken strips
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Pizza Salsicce
$19
homemade picante, sausage, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, roasted peppers
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Vegetarian
$20
tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, onions, green olives, sun-dried tomato, sliced tomato
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Pepperoni
$19
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, finest pepperoni
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Pear Mushroom
$21
caramelized onions, mushroom, diced pear, pesto, brie, gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle
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Zio Romano
$19
tomato sauce, mozzarella, genoa salami, mushrooms
Pasta
PasteGluten-free pasta: add $5.
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Linguine Polpette
$22
½ lb. meatballs with pasta, tomato basil sauce
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Lasagne
$23
traditional veal Bolognese
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Penne Salsicce
$23
pasta with spicy sausage, tomato basil sauce
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Penne alla Vodka
$23
penne tossed with pancetta, sweet onions, peppercorns, vodka rosé sauce
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Gnocchi Gorgonzola
$25
diced pear, stilton cream sauce, candied walnuts
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Chicken Penne Pesto
$25
creamy pesto, roasted peppers, chicken tenders, goat cheese crumbles
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Veal Rustica con Tagliatelle
$30
veal escallops braised with sweet onions, mushroom, peppers, Moroccan olives, sun-dried tomato, tarragon veal jus
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Gnocchi Sorrento
$23
onion, garlic, tomato sauce, fior di latte
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Linguine Carbonara
$25
onions, garlic, diced pork jowl, cream and parmesan cheese
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Tagliatelle Alfredo
$25
with peas, chicken, parmigiano cheese, cream
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Tagliatelle con Gamberi
$30
aglio e olio, wilted spinach, cherry tomato, Moroccan black olives, shrimp
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Tagliatelle Rosa
$25
with mushroom, spinach, rosé sauce

Risotto
Risotti-
Risotto ai Gamberi
$35
shrimp in a garlic, onion, tomato broth
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Risotto ai Fungi
$31
mushroom, black truffle pesto, mascarpone
Mains
SecondiAll main courses are served with your choice of potato & vegetable, pasta with tomato basil sauce, or pasta with aglio e olio. Pasta with cream sauce: add $6.
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Vitello or Pollo Morelli
$32
veal or chicken scaloppine with mushroom, pepper, veal demi
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Chicken or Veal Parmigiana
$32
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Chicken or Veal Limone
$32
egg washed, lemon butter, white wine sauce
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Pollo Sofia
$33
pan-seared chicken breast with Pernod liqueur flavoured mushroom cream sauce
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Lamb Rack Chop
$47
(4 points), natural preserved jus
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Fish di Giorno
Market price
ask your server for details

Lunch
PranzoStarters
Antipasti-
Zuppa del Giorna
$11
daily soup
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Classic Caesar
$16
house made dressing
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Caprese Salad
$17
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, EVOO, balsamic glaze
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Mista
$11
mixed organic greens, spaghetti carrots, radishes, cucumber, grape tomato, balsamic reduction
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Confit of Pear Salad
$16
organic greens, stilton points, half poached pear, candied walnuts
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Brie Wedges
$16
wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked & served with Cumberland sauce
-
Cozze Pepato
$19
mussels steamed in a spicy tomato sauce
-
Crab & Lobster Cakes
$16
with citrus chipotle aioli
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Shrimp fra Diavolo
$23
shrimp in a tomato cream sauce, splash of Pernod, touch of spice
Panini
All served on a focaccia bun with your choice of side salad: mixed greens or Caesar.
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Bada Bing Bada Boom
$19
meatball sandwich with tomato sauce & gouda
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Corned Beef
$17
corned beef with pickle
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Chicken Parm
$20
breaded pan-seared chicken with tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers
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Prosciutto Fig
$19
sliced prosciutto, with fig spread and brie
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Roast Sirloin
$21
sliced roast sirloin with gouda cheese & au jus served
Pizza
Pizze-
Gente
$17
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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Mimmas
$20
tomato San Marzano sauce, onions, mozzarella, prosciutto, organic greens, grape tomatoes, Reggiano shavings
Pasta
Paste-
Penne alla Vodka
$23
pancetta, onions, peppercorns, tomato cream sauce
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Chicken Penne Pesto
$25
roasted peppers, creamy pesto, chicken spears, goat cheese crumbles
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Lasagne
$23
traditional veal Bolognese
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Gnocchi Sorrento
$23
fior de latte, tomato, basil
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Linguine Carbonara
$25
onion, garlic, diced pork jowl, cream and parmesan cheese
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Pollo Sofia
$33
pan-seared chicken breast with Pernod liqueur flavoured mushroom cream sauce
Fish
Pesce-
Fish of the Day
Market price
ask your server for details
Desserts & Drinks
DolciDesserts
Dolci-
Cannoli
$10
flaky pastry shell filled with custard (3)
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Alfajores Puff Pastry
$12
with custard, drizzled with caramel sauce
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Tiramisu
$12
layers of espresso drenched savoiardi divided by mascarpone cream, dusted in cocoa powder
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Chocolate Raspberry Tartufo
$10
raspberry sorbetto surrounded by chocolate gelato & rolled in cocoa
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Apple Strudel (Made by Mama)
$14
pastry, apple, cinnamon, baked and smothered with caramel sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
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Espresso Affogato
$10
with Kahlua and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Also available without alcohol: 8

Coffee & Tea
Caffè-
Coffee or Tea
$3.50
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Latte
$4.50
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Cappuccino
$4.50
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Double Espresso
$4.00
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Americano
$5.00
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Specialty Coffee (1 oz.)
$12.00
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Blueberry Tea (alcoholic)
$9.00
Digestifs
Digestivi-
Amaro Lucano
$9.00
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Fernet-Branca
$9.00
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Grand Marnier
$12.00
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Grappa, Biana
$9.00
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Grappa, Bottega
$10.00
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Grappa, Stravecchia
$15.00
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Grappa, Vidal Ice
$15.00
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Jagermeister
$9.50
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Lemoncella
$8.00
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Nerizia (licorice)
$8.00
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Poli Elisir Prugna
$11.00
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Sambucca
$9.00
Brandy
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Marquis de Villard
$9
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Raynal
$9
Cognac
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Courvoisier VS
$14.00
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Hennessy VS
$15.00
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Meukow
$15.00
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St-Rémy VSOP
$8.50
Port & Sherry
Porto e Sherry-
Sandeman
$6.50
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Taylor Fladgate
$10.00
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Harveys Bristol Cream
$6.50
