il Cigno Italiano

206 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro
(910) 325-7845

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Appetizer with Artichokes Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes
Pappardelle Bolognese
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Shrimp and Scallops
Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Meatballs
Seafood Manicotti
Chicken Parmesan
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Chicken Victoria

Menu

Appetizers
Caprese
Slices of our house-made mozzarella served with baby heirloom tomato salad and fresh basil. (Gluten free and vegetarian).
Steamed Mussels
Fresh local mussels in a choice spicy tomato broth or garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce (Gluten-free).
Deviled Eggs (4 pcs)
Four deviled eggs, each topped with crab meat, a prosciutto crisp, and fried capers or a parmesan crisp. (GLuten-free).
Meatballs
A blend of beef and pork served in our old-world marinara with grated grana padano cheese.
Calamari
Flash-fried calamari served with a side of our old-world marinara.
Bruschetta
Toasted crostini topped with a blend of house-made mozzarella, fontina cheese, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes. (Vegetarian).
Eggplant Meatballs
Seasoned roasted eggplant blended with cheeses and Italian bread crumbs and served in our blush sauce. (Vegetarian).

Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made caesar dressing and topped with croutons and shaved grana padano cheese.
Arugula Salad
Arugula with toasted pignoli nuts, oranges, shaved fennel, and ricotta salata cheese in our blood orange vinaigrette dressing. (Gluten-free and vegetarian).
House Salad
Mixed greens with carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes (Gluten-free and vegetarian).

Seafood
Seafood Manicotti
Herb crepe filled with a mixture of shrimp, scallops, crab, and ricotta cheese. Covered in our red pepper cream sauce.
Porcini Scallops
Seared, porcini-dusted sea scallops on a bed of creamy braised leeks with fresh sage and truffle oil, and all topped with crisp fried potatoes.
Halibut
Grilled halibut fillet served over lemon sauteed spinach and roasted butternut squash with brown butter thyme.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled shrimp with roasted tomatoes, cipollini onions, italian parsley, and olive oil served atop our rich and creamy mascarpone polenta.
Tuscan Salmon
Salmon fillet grilled and served over a ragout of white bean, fennel, rosemary, onion, and tomato.

Chicken and Veal
Picatta
Served with capers in a sauce of white wine and lemon juice. Served over linguini.
Parmesan
Breaded and covered in our old-world marinara and topped with our house-made mozzarella. Served over linguini.
Victoria
Smothered in a sauce of artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, basil, lemon, and cream. Served over linguini.
Marsala
Served with crimini mushrooms in a sauce of marsala wine, shallots, thyme, and demi-glace. Served over linguini.
Saltimbocca
Topped with fontina cheese and prosciutto and served in a sauce of white wine, roasted chicken stock, and fresh sage. Served over linguini.

Main Dishes
Osso Bucco
Slow-braised veal shanks with caramelized cipollini onions and orange marsala sauce. Served over our creamy mascarpone polenta.
Filet
Seasoned with our espresso rub and topped with Gorgonzola roasted garlic butter. Served over yukon mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Pork Chop Murphy
Duroc grilled, center-cut chops with roasted potatoes, red onions, sweet, and hot cherry peppers drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Beef Short Rib
Boneless braised short rib in a sauce of red wine and aromatics over our house-made tagliatelle.

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Recent Reviews

Hands down, best Italian I’ve had south of the Mason-Dixon… Ate there twice, 1st sit down, 2nd take out; both exceeded expectations. Great red sauce (no additional sugar/they know tomatoes).
August 2025
By far this is the nicest Italian restaurant we've had the pleasure of dining on the coast to everything East of I-95! Always delicious! Our go to for upscale date nights, special occasions and celebrations.
August 2025
My husband and I have been to Il Cigno twice while staying in Emerald Isle. I'm Italian and pretty picky about eating out at Italian restaurants, but this one is delicious! The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Their mascarpone cheesecake is amazing, as is the chicken marsala. We've sat inside but next time I hope to sit outside for a nice water view. There can be a long wait, so I recommend making a reservation, but if you have wait, it's worth...
August 2025

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il Cigno Italiano

206 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 325-7845