Anima Cucina
An Italian eatery and wine bar set in downtown Bismarck. Anima Cucina is inspired by the the soul of “la bella vita”; the good life that connects us all.
Hours & Location
View Anima Cucina at 101 N. 5th St.,
Bismarck, ND 58501 on Google Maps
Call Anima Cucina by phone at
(701) 751-1738
BAKERY
Open at 7am M-F, 8am Sat
BREAKFAST
7am-10:45am M-F, 8am Sat
LUNCH
11am-4pm M-Sat
HAPPY HOURS
4pm-5:30pm, 9pm F-Sat
DINNER
4pm-9pm. M-Th, until 10pm F-Sat
Table service begins at 4pm.
Validated parking available in the Parkade Ramp.
Menu
Charcuterie
Signature Boards
Price per serving
Anima Cucina
Signature board with three meats, three cheeses, fig jam, crackers, castelvetrano olives, marcona almonds, & dried fruit
$16
Cheese
Six cheese board served with fig jam and crackers
$15
Prosciutto and Melon
prosciutto, cantaloupe, mint
$10
Meat
Six meat board served with caper berries
$15
Vegan
Board with three vegan “meats” and “cheeses” from Herbivorous Butcher, fig jam, rustic crackers, castelvetrano olives, marcona almonds, & dried fruit | (serves 1-2)
$22
Spain
Board of two Spanish meats and two Spanish cheeses, olives, almonds, jam, crackers
$14
Smoked Trout
Smoked and peppered trout, caper berries, pickled veggies, creamy herb sauce
$15
Build a Board
Assorted meat & cheese offerings; changes weekly:
Meat
La Quercia Prosciutto Americano
La Quercia ‘Nduja
Prosciutto di San Daniele
Red Table Big Chet’s Salami
Fermin Chorizo
Prosciutto di Parma
Red Table Extra Vecchio Salami
Red Table The Royal Ham
Cheese
Capriole O’Banon Goat
Rogue Smokey Blue
Jef’s Select Gouda
Ermitage Brie
Grandé Smoked Provolone
Moon Rabbit Cheddar
Humboldt Fog Ripened Goat
Taleggio D.O.P.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Papillon Roquefort
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Sandwiches
(available from 11-4)
Served on housemade schiacciata (florentine bread)
Porchetta
Porchetta, semi sun-dried tomatoes, onion marmalade, arugula
$11
The Royal
Red table the royal ham and euro butter
$9
With provolone $10
Firenze
Eggplant spread, pecorino cream, red table extra vecchio, roasted artichoke, arugula
$13
Pollo
Rotisserie chicken, Calabrian chili, northern lights blue cheese cream, arugula
$12
Vegan
Meatless chicken, vegan brie, radicchio, olive salad
$14
Muffaletta
The royal ham, mortadella, soppressata, aged provolone, provolone, arugula, olive salad
$13
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Entrées
Rotisserie and Entrees
Porchetta
Rotisserie roasted berkshire pork loin wrapped in herbs and pork belly served with braised cabbage (available at 4pm until sold out)
$23
Chicken
Organic rotisserie chicken served with roasted vegetables and salsa verde
Quarter Dark $11
Quarter White $14
Half $23
Fish
Pan-seared walleye with salsa cruda and mixed greens
$21
NY Strip
16 oz. prime grade NY strip, arugula, lemon, evoo, balsamic, cherry tomatoes (available at 4pm until sold out)
$42
Pasta
Available at 4pm
Mezzalune
Housemade pasta filled with ricotta and preserved lemon, with bay scallops, semi-dried tomatoes, asparagus, basil cream
$24
Primavera
Corn spaghetti, zucchini and squash, arugula, microgreens, vegan butter sauce, cherry tomato {vegan, gluten free}
$18
Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti, lemon, dino kale, bread crumbs, chili, oil and garlic sauce
$18
Carbonara
Housemade spinach pasta, pancetta, parmigiano, semi-dried tomatoes
$21
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Small Plates & Sides
Meatballs
Housemade meatballs, marinara, parmigiano
w/grilled baguette $13
$10
Olives
marinated and roasted Spanish olives, citrus, rosemary, garlic
$8
Roasted Vegetable
Rotating roasted vegetable
$4
Mixed Salad
Greens, red onion, grapefruit rosemary vinaigrette, goat cheese, pine nut, grapefruit
$6
Adult Mac n Cheese
gruyere and beecher's original, bechemel, calabrian chili
$12.50
Shrimp
5 jumbo shrimp, beurre blanc, calabrian chili
$16
Grilled Romaine
1/2 head romaine, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, parm, crouton
$11
Porchetta Bowl
porchetta, farro, baby kale, radicchio, pepper dressing, tomato, onion
$15
Anima Slaw
Cabbage, radicchio, champagne vinaigrette, Calabrian chili, dill
$4
Fruit Salad
Mixed melon and fruit, herbs
$5.50
Soup
Daily offering
Cup $5
Bowl $8
Prosciutto Portobello Crostini
goat cheese, shallot, thyme, red wine, balsamic
$12
Lardo Crostini
Salumeria Biellese cured pork fatback, grilled baguette
$10
Greens and Prosciutto
baby kale, prosciutto, garlic, chili, lemon
$10
Vegan Bake
eggplant, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, vegan mozzarella)
w/grilled baguette $15
$12
Mediterranean Bowl
Spinach, artichoke, sherry vinaigrette, olives, Hidden Spring feta, faro, cherry tomato
w/rotisserie chicken $13
$11
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Bakery & Dessert
Tiramisu
$7.50
Frangipane Tart
$6.50
Lemon Almond Loaf
$3.50
Italian Apple Cake
$4
Scones
$3.50
Brownies
$3.50
Cinnamon Caramel Roll
(Sat. only)
$5.50
Soft Serve Ice Cream
(toppings available)
$3
$5
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Breakfast
(available from 7 - 10:45 a.m. M-F, 8:00 - 10:45 a.m. Sat.)
Housemade bread options: corn oat molasses, multigrain seed, English muffin.
Entrees
Prosciuto benedict
La quercia prosciutto, poached organic eggs, and béchamel on buttered toast
$13
Eggs & Greens
Poached organic eggs, braised swiss chard, Calabrian chili, tomato sauce and grana
$11
With buttered toast $13
Porchetta Hash
porchetta, root veg, calabrian chili, 3 poached organic eggs
with toast $18
$16
Sides
Yogurt & Granola
House-made yogurt and granola served with dried fruit
$6.50
Bob’s Oatmeal
Assorted Flavors
$4.50
Toast
With Organic Butter, Sea Salt, and Artisan Jam
Artisan preserve options from quince & apple: figs and black tea, apples and cranberry, raspberry rose, peach chamomile, pear with honey and ginger, tart cherry and white tea, orange marmalade with lemons
$5.50
With Organic Cashew Cardamom Almond Butter
$7
With Organic Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
$5.50
With Avocado Mash, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Sea Salt
$7
With Organic Butter, Sea Salt, and 2 Poached Egg
$7
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Kids
$8.00 12 and under
Served with black olives, pickles, fruit and soft serve
Charcuterie Tray
Assorted Meats, cheeses, and crackers
Mac N Cheese
Italian Torchio noodles with beecher's and gruyere cheese
Grilled Cheese
Schiacciata bread with beecher's and gruyere cheese
1/4 Chicken
Organic rotisserie chicken (white or dark meat)
Mini Porchetta
Berkshire pork loin wrapped in herbs and belly
The Royal Bambino
Sandwich with red table the royal ham with euro butter
Spaghetti Marinara
Italian Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Drinks
Martenelli's Apple Juice
8 oz
$3
Grape Juice
5.5 oz
$2
White Milk
8 oz
$2.50
Birthday Party Hot Chocolate
10 oz
$3
Honeybee Horchata
10 oz
$2.50
Vanilla Steamer
10 oz
$2.50
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Wine & Beer
(constantly rotating, come in to see our most current menu)
Red Wine (from Delicate to Robust)
Beaujolais “La Galoche”, Domaine de St. Cyr (Beaujolais)
strawberry, orange, herbal
GSM “Sommières”, Mas de Cabres (Languedoc, France)
blackberry, soft spice, mocha
Ad Lucem “Elaina” (Rhône blend), Lady Hill (Columbia Valley, WA)
berry, floral, velvety
Burgundy, Domaine du Prieuré (Savigny-lès-Beaune, France)
delicate, red fruit, vanilla
Pinot Noir, Ballard Lane (Central Coast, CA)
cola, cherry, forest
Rioja “La Social”, Telmo Rodriguez (Rioja, Spain)
plum, chocolate, mineral
Pinot Noir “Estate”, Björnson (Eola-Amity, Oregon)
blackberry, rose, nutmeg
Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Palladino (Piedmont, Italy)
berry, tart, lively
Chianti, Piccini (Tuscany, Italy)
red fruit, spice, earth
Chianti Superiore, Villa di Filicaja (Tuscany)
plum, earth, rich
Chianti Classico, Castellare di Castellina (Tuscany)
violet, raspberry, juicy
Chianti Classico Riserva, Rodano (Tuscany)
black fruit, complex, oaky
Lagrein, Tramin (Alto Adige, Italy)
blackberry, violet, lush
Plavac Mali (choose from 2007-10), Korta Katarina (Croatia)
dried fruit, herbal, elegant
Plavac Mali, Reuben’s Reserve, KK (Croatia)
port-esque, black cherry, floral, intense
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Mod’A”, Talamonti (Abruzzo, Italy)
chocolate, cherry, rich
Barbaresco, Castello di Neive (Piedmont)
cassis, full, licorice
Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Gromel (Bordeaux, France)
blackberry, lush, spice
Barolo, Serralunga, Palladino (Piedmont)
dense, berry, lingering
Barolo Riserva, San Bernardo, Palladino (Piedmont)
herbal, black fruit, complex
Rosso di Montalcino, Caparzo (Tuscany)
violet, raspberry, pomegranate
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenute Silvio Nardi (Tuscany)
spice, cherry, earth, elegant
Primitivo, Botromagno (Puglia, Italy)
dark fruit, spice, tobacco
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Kudos”, Talamonti (Abruzzo)
cherry, blueberry, espresso
Nero d’Avola, Fazio (Sicily, Italy)
cherry, pomegranate, clove
Shiraz/Grenache, D’Arenberg (McLaren Vale, Australia)
chocolate, dark fruit, spice
Merlot, Hall (Napa)
mocha, raspberry, rich
Super Veneto “Alanera”, Zenato (Veneto, Italy)
rich fruit, spice, tobacco
Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani (Veneto)
chocolate, tart cherry, rich
Cabernet Sauvignon, Prelius (Tuscany)
savory, currant, spice
Cabernet Sauvignon “Kith & Kin”, Round Pond (Napa)
blackberry, luscious, lingering
Cabernet Sauvignon, Penley Estate (Coonawarra)
dark fruit, mint, licorice
Amarone Classico, Zenato (Veneto)
raisin, massive, complex
White Wine (in Ascending Order of Body)
Moscato d’Asti, Pitulé (Piedmont, Italy)
peach, honey, sweet
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, I Lauri (Abruzzo, Italy)
apple, grapefruit, crisp
Pinot Grigio, Ponzi (Chehalem, Willamette, Oregon)
peach, ginger, lemon
Pinot Grigio, Zenato (Veneto, Italy)
key lime, apple, peach
Grillo, Fazio (Sicily, Italy)
tropical, mineral, elegant
Albariño, Vionta (Rias Baixas, Spain)
mineral, zesty, apricot*
Pošip, Korta Katarina (Croatia)
herbal, lemon peel, nutty
Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau des Antonins (Bordeaux, France)
soft, green apple, stone fruit
Sauvignon Blanc “The Loop”, Barker’s Marque (Marlborough, NZ)
kiwi, lime, floral
Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey (Napa, Sonoma)
meyer lemon, herbal, guava
Favorita, Gianni Gagliardo (Piedmont, Italy)
green apple, pear, crisp
Riesling “Trocken”, Hessenstein (Rheingau, Germany)
floral, peach, balanced
Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino (Campania, Italy) -
stone fruit, mineral, apple*
Viognier, Domaine de Couron (Côtes du Rhône, France)
honey, orange, apricot
Auxerrois “Viola”, Björnson (Eola-Amity)
tropical, floral, citrus
Soave, I Prandi (Veneto, Italy)
apricot, honey, floral
Friulano, Ronchi di Pietro (Fruili, Italy)
floral, pear, almond
Chardonnay, J Wilkes (Santa Maria Valley, California)
stone fruit, rich, tangerine
Rosé Wine (in Ascending Order of Body)
Rosé, Calçada (Portugal)
gooseberry, banana, raspberry, vivid
Rosé “Argenta”, Björnson (Eola-Amity, Washington)
cherry, rhubarb, citrus
Rosé “La Galoche”, Bellevue (Beaujolais, France)
raspberry, strawberry, clean%
Rosé, Korta Katarina (Croatia)
watermelon jolly rancher, vibrant, tart
Sparkling Wine
Cava, Poema (Spain)
peach, orange, zesty
Prosecco, Zardetto (Prosecco, Italy)
lemon, apple, dry finish (draft pour!)
Ayala Brut Majeur (Champagne, France, female winemaker!)
tart apple, nutty, bread
Sweet and Dessert
Tawny Port, Oscar Quevedo (Douro, Portugal)
caramel, deep fruit, rich
Muscat, Chambers (Rutherglen, Australia)
peach, brown sugar, raisin (375mL)
Muscadelle, Chambers (Rutherglen, Australia)
fig, savory, lingering (375mL)
House / Bottomless Wine
Red, La Fea (Carinena, Spain)
Juicy, cherry, cocoa
White, La Fea (Carinena, Spain)
Light, tropical, apple
Red, Sierra Norte (Spain)
strawberry, ripe, balanced
White, Sierra Norte (Spain)
crisp, floral, apple
Wine Flights
Staf Pick
(Rotating selection of our favorites. Trust us!)
Italy
(Greco di Tufo, Friulano, Lagrein, Primitivo)
France
(Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, oh my!)
Bjornson Vineyards
(Estate Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, Argenta Rosé, 4oz)
Korta Katarina Plavac Mali Vertical (2007-10)
Minnesota family-owned winery in Croatia!
Rosé
(All four rosé oferings)
Chianti
(An exploration of the levels of Chianti; Chianti, Superiore, Classico, Riserva)
Sweet Tooth
(Tawny Port, Muscat, Muscadelle, 2 oz each)
Baby/Grown Up
(Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino, Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone)
The Godfather
(Barolo, Barolo Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone Classico)
Reserve Wine
Chianti Classico Riserva, 2013, Gabbiano (Tuscany, Italy)
firm, cherry, almond, chocolate
Plavac Mali, 2006, Korta Katarina (Orebic, Croatia)
intense, baked fruit, orange (1st vintage ever)
Aglianico, 2009, Ocone (single vineyard, Campania, Italy)
elegant, red fruit, pepper, leather
George de Latour Private Reserve, Beaulieu Vineyard (Napa)
cherry, sage, cedar, tobacco, complex
Tignanello, 2014, 1.5L Magnum (Tuscany)
elegant, complex, cherry, currant, rose, leather, spice
Beer
Indeed Brewing Flavorwave IPA
Fresh, tropical, juicy
Bell’s Brewing Hell Hath No Fury Belgian
Dark Ale Rich, chocolate, clove
Laughing Sun Brewing Feast Like a Sultan IPA
Grapefruit, citrus, aggressive.
Atypical Brewing Stout
Rich, chocolate, cofee.
Lakefront Brewing Polka Incident Double IPA
Grapefruit, melon, tangerine.
Nebraska Brewing Mosaic IPA
Tangerine, citrus, floral
Funkwerks Raspberry Provincial
Tart, raspberry, lemon
Surly Todd the Axe Man DIPA
Intense, tropical, citrus.
Cottonwood Cider Greg
Semi-dry, crisp, refreshing
Beer Flight
(Select four 5 oz pours)
Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils
Clean, refreshing, citrus (12oz can)
Deschutes Abyss ’15, ’16, ’17
(28oz bottle)
Deschutes Black Butte Anniversary 27, 28
(28oz bottle)
Deschutes The Dissident ’15, ’16
(28oz bottle)
Menu and prices are subject to change.
ESPRESSO, COFFEE, & TEA
Our roaster is Dogwood Cofee based in Minneapolis.
Espresso
$2.75
Macciato
$3.50
Gibraltor
$3.50
Cappuccino
$3.50
Americano
$2.75
Vanilla Latte
$4
$5.50
Mocha
$4
$5.50
Miel
$4
$5.50
Red Tea Cappuccino
$4
Chai Latte
$4
$6
London Fog
$4
Smith Hot Tea
$2.50
Drip Cofee
$2.50
$3.50
Pour Over Cofee
$3.50
$4.50
Zamboni Cold Brew on Nitro
$4
$5
Honeybee Horchata
$3
$4
Hot Chocolate
$3
$4
Vanilla Steamer
$2.50
$3.50
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Soft Drinks
Maine Root Sodas
$3.50
Martinelli’s Apple Juice
$3
Diet Coke
$2.50
Topo Chico
$3.50
San Pellegrino
250 ml $2.75
1 liter $6
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Catering
Bakery
Scone Platter
(serves 12-16)
$24
Cookie Platter
(serves 12-16)
$24
Loaves Platter
(serves 12-16)
$24
Bars Platter
(serves 12-16)
$24
Scones & Loaves Platter
(serves 18-24) $36
(serves 24-32) $48
Bars & Cookies Platter
(serves 18-24) $36
(serves 24-32) $48
All Inclusive Platter
(serves 24-32) $48
(serves 48-64) $96
Frangipane Tart
(serves 8) $30
Coffee
Batch Brew Coffee
(12- 8oz cups with condiments)
$25
Sandwich Platter
(choose up to three) — $66 (serves 6-12) Options:
Firenze
Salami, roasted artichoke, pecorino cream, radicchio, arugula
Pollo
Chicken, calabrian chili, blue cheese cream, arugula
The Royal
Smoked ham, butter, provolone
Porchetta
Porchetta, sun-dried tomatoes, onion marmalade, arugula
Muffaletta
Ham, sopressata, mortadella, provolone, olive salad, arugula
Herbi (vegan):
“Chicken”, “Brie”, olive salad, radicchio, evoo
Salad
(serves 8-12) Options:
Chopped
Iceberg, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, red onions, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini, provolone, sopressata, oregano vinaigrette
$50
Little Star
Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions, red peppers, walnuts, northern lights blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette
$38
Goddess
Organic lettuces, tomatoes, shaved fennel, creamy basil dressing
$34
Olives
Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil
$24
Charcuterie Board
(assortment of artisan meats, cheeses, and accompaniments)
Small (serves 6) $45
Medium (serves 12) $90
Large (serves 18) $135
Rotisserie / Entrées:
Please inquire for more information.
Menu and prices are subject to change.
Private Events
Main Dining Room
ATMOSPHERE
European inspired café and delicatessen
CAPACITY
55 guests (seated); 75 guests (reception)
Wine Bar
ATMOSPHERE
Intimate, elegant, approachable
CAPACITY
18 guests (seated); 30 guests (reception)
Restaurant Buyout
ATMOSPHERE
Main dining room and wine bar
CAPACITY
73 guests (seated); 105 guests (reception)
Wine Cellar
ATMOSPHERE
Secluded basement room adjacent to wine cellar
Available Fall 2019
CAPACITY
24 guests (seated); 30 guests (reception)
Catering
We offer a variety of custom catering options for your consideration. We will work with you to find the best option for your party and budget.
TAKE OUT
Pick-up coffee and pastry, and sandwich or charcuterie platters at your convenience.
DELIVERY
Delivery and set-up of our catering platters or hot food at your requested location. A 15% service charge will apply to any order. Minimum service charge is $20.
LIMITED SERVICE
Deliver, set-up, and stay on-site to manage buffet table throughout your event. Limited to two hours. A 25% service charge will apply to any order. Minimum service charge is $100.
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Contact: 701-751-1738 or info@animacucina.com