Josephine Menu
Josephine, an Italian restaurant located in Jacksonville, FL, offers a trendy, upscale dining experience perfect for groups or date nights. With a diverse menu including classics like lasagna and bolognese, as well as unique dishes like cacio e pepe arancini, Josephine delivers exceptional flavors and quality. Customers rave about the attentive service, stylish ambiance, and delicious food. The cocktail menu is particularly impressive, with a range of signature and classic drinks to enjoy. The restaurant's attention to detail, from the exposed brick walls to the reusable tableware, adds to the overall charm of the dining experience. Whether you're looking for a happy hour spot with great discounts or a special occasion celebration, Josephine is a must-visit destination for Italian cuisine lovers.
Pane
Sourdough Focaccia
garlic soffritto, calabrian chili, parmigiano butter
Tartina
mortadella mousse, sour cherry, balsamic shallot, cucumber, chervil
Crostini
ricotta pimento, pecorino toscano, yellow pepper relish
House Olives
green cerignola, taggiasca, castelvetrano, confit garlic, lemon
Cacio E Pepe Arancini
fregola sarda, arrabbiata, mushroom ketchup
Pizza Rolls
spinach & artichoke: parmigiano, fontina, roasted garlic calabrian chicken: garlic gorgonzola cream, compressed cucumber relish
Polenta Crisps
eggplant caponata, lemon, pecorino toscano, rosemary
Arancini
lump crab, fregula sarda, green apple ketchup
Polpettes
lamb, sundried tomato, vento d’estate, pistachio, mint salsa verde
Spuntini
Antipasti
Caesar Salad
honey gem, white anchovy, parmigiano, focaccia
Antipasto Salad
radicchio, cabbage, apple, soppressata, gorgonzola, herb dressing
Panzanella
heirloom tomatoes, whipped burrata, compressed cucumber, yuzu olive oil, aged balsamic, sourdough
Burrata
pink pineapple mostarda, sour cherry, rosemary pignoli, herb oil
Crudo
chilean sea bass, radish, cucumber, blood orange, yuzu olive oil, dill
Carpaccio
mishima wagyu, caperberry, pecorino romano, arugula, black truffle aioli
Spicy Tuna
crispy carnaroli, smoked trout roe, compressed cucumber, sea grapes
Grilled Quail
fregola sarda, roasted radicchio, agrodulce, spring herbs
Spring Vegetable Risotto
carnaroli, parmigiano, robiola, chevril, yuzu oil
Cacio E Pepe
trenette, pecorino toscano, black pepper, lemon
Ravioli
braised beef, english peas, burnt onion, shimeji mushrooms, milk solid, truffle whey
Josephine Rigatoni
calabrian vodka sauce, la tur, pecorino romano
Pinwheel Lasagna
roast fennel sausage ragu, fontina, parmigiano, basil
Carbonara Di Mare
squid ink spaghetti, octopus bacon, parmigiano, black pepper
Bolognese
rigatoni, veal ragù, stracciatella, arugula pesto, parmigiano
Spaghetti Con La Bottarga
soffritto, preserved lemon, caper, focaccia, parsley
Primi
Verdura
Grilled Asparagus
preserved lemon vinaigrette, focaccia
Collard Greens
pancetta, white balsamic, chili
Grilled Carrots
whipped ricotta, herb dressing, honey roasted pine nuts
Marinated Cucumbers
robiola, Calabrian chili vinaigrette
Fries
kennebec, house seasoning, Sicilian ranch, truffle aioli
Cauliflower Gratinato
gorgonzola, bechamel, fontina, focaccia
Chicken Cacciatore
‘nduja, capers, olives, peperonata, polenta, basil, jus gras
Branzino
acqua pazza, roasted fennel, semi-dried tomatoes, sourdough
Seared Scallops
corn gnocchi, prosciutto cotto, english peas, salsa verde
Ribeye Steak Pizzaiola
grape tomatoes, cubanelle, wild mushrooms, oregano, jus
Porchetta
sicilian kimchi, puffed crackling, green apple, jus gras
Eggplant Parm
calabrian vodka sauce, fontina, parmigiano, grilled asparagus, preserved lemon
Principale
Dessert
Housemade Gelato
seasonal flavor, accouterments
Olive Oil Cake
caramelized pink pineapple, strawberry salad, whipped mascarpone
Meyer Lemon Tart
vanilla sable, torched meringue, compressed dill
Pavlova
blueberries, crème de violette, vanilla gelato, caramelized milk solids
Budino Al Cioccolato
huckleberries, ruby powder, chocolate cake crumble
Tiramisu Semifreddo
frozen mascarpone mousse, faretti whip, candied cocoa nibs
Affogato
vanilla gelato, bird blend espresso
Classic Martini (Bottled)
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Carpano Dry Vermouth, Carpano Bianco Vermouth, Nardini Acqua de Cedro, lemon, olive
Dirty Martini (Bottled)
Tito’s Vodka, olive brine, Mulassano Dry Vermouth
Vesper
Bluecoat Gin, Hanson’s Sonoma Vodka, Kina D’or
Martinis
Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Apertivo, Prosecco, sparkling water
Cynar Spritz
Cynar Ricetta, Prosecco, sparkling water
Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz
Select Apertivo, strawberry, rhubarb, lemon, Prosecco, sparkling water
Garden Spritz
Lillet Blanc, St Germain, celery, Prosecco, sparkling water
Mediterranean G+T
Tanqueray Gin, Fever Tree Indian Tonic, lemon, rosemary, thyme
House Negroni (Bottled)
Elena London Dry Gin, Campari, Mulassano Rosso Vermouth
Rosa Negroni
Manifest Botanical Gin, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Cocchi Rosa, salt, lemon
Chicago Style Negroni
Giardiniera Miles’ London Dry Gin, Bruto Americano, Trincheri Dry Vermouth, white vinegar
Sbagliato
Campari, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco
Negroni
Signature Cocktails
Garibaldi
Campari, fluffy orange juice
Uncut Gems
Raspberry and Thyme New Amsterdam Vodka, St George Spiced Pear, raspberry, lemon, cardamom bitters
Roman Holiday
Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Fiero Apertivo, Giffard Noix de Coco, blood orange, lime, agave
Driven From Paradise
Charanda Uruapan, Foro Amaro, passionfruit, vanilla, lemon, egg white
La Dolce Vespa
Banhez Mezcal, Strega, lemon, chamomile-honey, tiki bitters
Craft Spells
Stiggin’s Extra Fancy Pineapple Rum, Cocchi Rosa, Cynar Ricetta, Lustau Amontillado, aromatic bitters
Old School Rules
Five Spice Old Forester Rye, Cocchi Vermouth-Amaro, Laird’s Applejack Brandy, Benedictine, Peychaud’s bitters, Herbsa
Grasshopper
Bols Crème de menthe, Giffard Crème de Cacao, Branca-Menta, heavy cream, shaved chocolate
Josephine Espresso Martini
Tito’s Vodka, Vecchia Romagna Brandy, Faretti, Creme de Cacao, espresso, brown sugar
Cafe Disco
Four Roses Bourbon, Lazzaroni Amaretto, honey, Cold Brew, Seasonal Whipped Cold Foam
Night Assembly
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Trincheri Rosso Vermouth, Amaro Montenegro, cinnamon-date syrup, black walnut bitters
Digestif
Zero Proof
Amalfi Spritz
Lyre’s Italian Spritz, champagne acid, sparkling water
Placebo Effect
Lyre’s Coffee Originale, coconut, pineapple, orange, nutmeg dbl old fashioned
Love Letters
Lyre’s Italian Orange, Seedlip Grove, passionfruit-vanilla, lemon, tonic
Seasonal Gazzosa
sparkling lemon and sage soda
