Le Farfalle Menu (Update 2025)
Le Farfalle in Charleston, SC, is a trendy and upscale Italian restaurant offering a wide range of small plates, pasta dishes, and mains. The menu includes delicacies like Ceci in Umido, Focaccia Pizza, Linguine Alfredo, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and more. The ambience is intimate and romantic, perfect for a special night out. Customers rave about the whipped ricotta appetizer, the rosemary focaccia, and the Fusilli Lunghi pasta. The attentive and friendly staff, like Jameson, adds a personal touch to the dining experience. While the prices may lean towards the higher end, the quality of the food and service makes it worth the cost. Don't miss out on the opportunity to dine at Le Farfalle - a place where flavorful Italian cuisine meets exceptional hospitality.
Small Plates
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Garlic Bread Croutons, Boquerones*, Parmigiano Vinaigrette *Boquerones are marinated anchovies, which are already in the dressing. We cannot accommodate this dish without fish
Meatballs alla Siciliana
3 Pork meatballs, tomato sugo, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Currants & Pine Nuts
Insalata Misticanza
Mixed Greens, Asian Pear, Spiced Walnuts, Pickled Grapes, Smoked Ricotta, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Chilled, Wild-Caught NC White Shrimp
Horseradish, Italian Tomato Vinaigrette
Ceci in Umido
Umbrian style stewed chickpeas, preserved lemon, Aleppo pepper, and toasted bread.
Whipped Ricotta
Honey, Olive Oil, Cracked Black Pepper, Toasted Baguette
Italian Wedding Soup
Escarole, cannellini beans, pork meatballs, and Parmigiano broth.
Warm Rosemary Focaccia
Whipped ricotta, tomato sugo, and extra virgin olive oil.
Mozzarella Sticks
Marinara.
Focaccia Pizza
Soppressata, Ramps, Basil, Tomato
Charred Chicken Wings
Goat Cheese Crema, Chipotle Sambal
Prosciutto Cotto
Cherry Pepper Jelly, Marinated Goat Cheese, Corn Madelines
Farm Bread
Buffalo Mozzarella, English Peas, Shallots, Lemon, Herbs
Grilled Summer Squash
Charred Okra, Blistered Lunchbox Peppers, Goat Cheese Crema, Pesto alla Trapanese
Calamari Fritti
Crispy Calamari, Radicchio, Arugula, Lemon-Cherry Pepper Butter Sauce
Fusilli Lunghi
Cacio e pepe, black pepper, and pecorino
Rigatoni Verde
Ragu Bolognese
Agnolotti
Duck Confit, Funghi Misti, Parmigiano Reggiano
Fettuccine
Zucchini, Bacon, Garlic, Thyme
Spaghetti with Ramps
Chili, Lemon, Parmigiano
Fideos Pasta
Toasted Angel Hair, Blue Crab, Cherry Tomatoes, Habanero, Basil
Squid Ink Spaghetti
Local Shrimp, Salami Calabrese, Corn, Jalapeno Pesto
Linguine with Clams
Littleneck Clams, White Wine, Garlic, Parsley, Chili Flake
Ricotta Gnudi All'Amatricican
Guanciale (Pork), Tomato, Chili, and Pecorino
Spaghetti with Shrimp
White shrimp, salami calabrese, roasted cauliflower, and capers (Salami is a little spicy).
Linguine & Clams
Littleneck Clams, White Wine, Garlic, Parsley, Chili
Mezze Maniche
Beef Cheek Ragu, Charred Escarole,Cannelloni Beans, Pecorino
Ricotta Gnudi
Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Cherry Peppers
Pappardelle
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Tarragon, Parmigiano
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Linguine Alfredo
Alfredo Sauce, Parmigiano Cheese
Bucatini alla Norma
Eggplant Chips, Tomato, Chili, Ricotta Salata
Pasta
Mains
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Cutlet, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Fresh Catch
Spaghetti Squash, Peppadew Peppers, Cerignola Olives, Vermouth-Brown Butter Emulsion
Le Farfalle Burger
6 oz. Burger, Mozzarella Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, House Aioli, Soft Roll, Curly Fries. Cooked to medium unless otherwise specified.
16 oz. Prime Ribeye
Please note: this is just the steak. Add a sauce and side to complete your dish.
8 oz. Filet Mignon
Please note: this is just the steak. Add a sauce and side to complete your dish.
Grilled 14 oz. Center-Cut Veal Chop
Please note: this is just the chop. Add a sauce and side to complete your dish. Served medium-rare unless otherwise specified.
9oz. Balsamic Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Please note: this is just the meat. Add a sauce and side to complete your dish. *Tenderloin will come cooked to medium. If you need well done, please specify in the notes.
9oz. Coriander Crusted Duck Breast
Please Note, this is just a Duck breastAdd a sauce and a side to complete your plate if you would like. We recommend the salsa verde or the ramp butter!*Duck will be cooked to medium-rare unless otherwise specified.
Lamb Chop Scottadito
Please Note, this is just the LambAdd a sauce and a side to complete your plate if you would like. *cooked to medium rare unless otherwise specified
Balsamic Marinated Quail
This is just the quail, please add a sauce and a side to complete your dinner plate*Note that we are not able to accommodate temperature requests on Quail
Pork Scallopini
Brown Butter, Lemon, Capers, Broccoli Rabe
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich (1 Crab)
(1) Fried Soft Shell Crab served with Cole Slaw, Pickled Okra, Chile Oil and Texas Toast
Slow Roasted Spare Ribs
Sweet Tomato Vinegar Sauce, Calabrian Chili Cole Slaw
Grilled Veal Chop
Saffron risotto, osso buco sauce, and gremolata.
Roasted Beef Shortrib alla Pizzaiola
Pecorino polenta, lunchbox peppers, and wild Sicilian oregano.
Pork Confit
Butternut squash puree, napa cabbage, pickled mustard seeds, and salted pork jus.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
32 oz. Wet aged porterhouse with ribollita (Tuscan bread soup), Parmigiano Reggiano and whipped rosemary largo.
Local Grilled Shrimp Scampi
English Peas, Wilted Spinach, Garlic Butter Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with cauliflower, English peas, and lemon yogurtCooked to medium rare unless otherwise specified
Grilled Pork Chop
Charred spring onion mustards, collard greens Pork chop cooked to medium unless otherwise specified
Blackened Wreckfish Sandwich
Shaved Fennel Slaw and Lemon-Caper Aioli
Tarvin Shrimp Boil
Local Head-on Shrimp, Red Bliss Potatoes, Corn-on-the-Cob, Spicy Italian Sausage
Holy City Hogs Pork Chop
Cooked to Medium Unless Otherwise Specified. This is just the chop, please add a side and a sauce to complete your meal!
Pork chop
Just a chop, cooked to medium unless otherwise specified. Add a side and a sauce to complete the dish.
Braised Broccoli Rabe
Cannellini beans & Pepper Vinegar
Creamy Butternut Squash
Roasted Squash Agrodolce, Parmigiano
Asparagus
Walnut Pesto, Lemon, Pecorino
Brussels Sprouts
Warm anchovy vinaigrette and lemon.
Spaghetti Squash
Green olives and peppadew peppers.
Eggplant Caponata
Roasted Tomatoes, Currants and Pine Nuts (No substitutions or ingredient removal available)
Creamy Parmigiano Polenta
Charred Spring Onions
Crispy Potato Vinaigrette
Parmigiano Vinaigrette, Rosemary
Vegetables
Dessert
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
3 cookies
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Ganache & Chocolate Custard
Whipped Cheesecake
Banana Pudding, Vanilla Wafers, Brown Sugar Caramel
Olive Oil Cake
Moist olive oil cake with candied almonds and macerated berries.
Cannoli
Christal's 24-Karat Cake
Pineapple, Walnut, Coconut, Cream Cheese Frosting
Rigatoni For 4
Uncooked. Boil salted water and cook for 5 minutes.
Ragu Bolognese For 4
Cold. Pork meat sauce and tomato sugo for 4 people. Heat in a saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add your favorite cooked pasta. Serve.
Marinara For 4
Cold. San Marzano tomato sauce for 4 people. Heat in a sauce pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add your favorite cooked pasta. Serve.
Italian Wedding Soup for 2
Heat at home. Our most requested comfort food, Italian wedding soup is now available cold for you to heat and eat when you are ready. We will also provide baguette for toasting at your convenience to be enjoyed alongside this fan favorite. Pork meatballs (4 total) escarole, cannellini beans and Parmigiana broth (made with chicken stock).
Ceci in Umido Grab n Go
Heat at home. Umbrian style stewed chickpeas, preserved lemon, Aleppo pepper, and baguette.
Meatballs
6 each, served cold, heat at home. Pork meatballs, tomato sugo, Parmigiano preheat over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 Liter San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Sparkling Italian mineral water.
1 Liter Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water
Still Italian mineral water.