ITALIAN
- STARTERS -
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BURRATA CROSTINI
burrata mozzarella, heirloom tomato, flaky sea salt, basil, balsamic syrup, extra virgin olive oil
ITALIAN CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
salumi, prosciutto, melon, marcona almonds, olives, pickled peppers, focaccia
GRILLED POLENTA
mozzarella, wild mushroom ragout, white wine gorgonzola rosemary sauce
ARANCINI
fried stuffed risotto balls, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, basil marinara
CAPONATINA "CIGARS"
grilled rolled eggplant stuffed with herbed goat cheese, tomato sauce
CARPACCIO
beef filet, mustard, capers, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, crostini
PROSCIUTTO
charentais melon, mint
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- FIRST COURSES -
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ITALIAN STYLE GAZPACHO & GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
rustic bread, taleggio cheese melt
CAPRESE SALAD
tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic dressing
PANZANELLA SALAD
olive oil, pesto, balsamic, tri colored tomatoes
ROASTED BEET SALAD
gorgonzola, toasted pine nuts, arugula, basil vinaigrette
CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette, ricotta salata
ZUPPA IMPERIALE (broth & bread soup)
chicken broth, parmesan dumpling, pesto minestrone garnish
CAESAR SALAD alla TIJUANA
chilled hearts of romaine, quail egg yolk, lemon, dijon, crushed garlic, anchovy, worcestershire, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil sourdough croutons, fresh ground black pepper
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- MAIN COURSES -
CHICKEN PARMESAN
panko crusted chicken breast, melted mozzarella & parmesan, red wine basil marinara, roasted baby potatoes, asparagus, lemon zest
SEARED LARGE SEA SCALLOPS
lemon zest risotto, clam broth, garlic, white wine, italian parsley
LINGUINE & CLAMS
steamed manilla clams, butter, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, cream, parsley, cheesy garlic bread
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
hen of the wood mushrooms, mushroom broth, garlic, white wine, italian parsley
LINGUINE & PRAWNS
butter, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, cream, parsley, cheesy garlic bread
CHICKEN MARSALA
chicken thigh, crimini mushrooms, garlic, lemon, marsala wine, broccoli rabe, lemon, chili flakes, basil orzo
SEASIDE TUNA SALAD
grilled grade “A” tuna, olive oil, lemon zest, cucumber, capers, baby tomatoes, dill lemon vinaigrette, cannellini beans, arugula, sliced baguette
PAPPARDELLE MEAT SAUCE
italian sausage, ground beef, basil red wine marinara, parmigiano-reggiano, virgin olive oil, toasted sourdough
PESTO GARLIC PRAWNS
white wine, garlic, pesto, cream, fettuccine, peeled grape tomatoes, toasted sourdough
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM RISOTTO
herb crusted roasted chicken breast, madeira mushroom risotto, parmigiano reggiano, baby green beans, herbed chicken broth
CIOPPINO LAZY STYLE
clam broth, basil red wine marinara, halibut, scallops, prawns, manilla clams, topped with dungeness crab meat, toasted sourdough bread
FETTUCCINE RAGU
red wine basil marinara, italian sausage, ground beef, parmigiano-reggiano, broccolini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sourdough cheesy garlic bread
OSSO BUCCO
braised veal shank, gremolata, rosemary mascarpone soft polenta, braised swiss chard
CHICKEN PICCATA
pan roasted skin-on chicken breast, creamy polenta, heirloom tomato mozzarella basil salad, white wine caper sauce
- DESSERTS -
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CHEESE PLATE
a selection italian cheeses, honey, fig spread, marcona almonds, quince paste, baugette, crackers
FRESH FRUIT TART
puff pastry, pastry cream, powdered sugar
ZEPPOLE
italian donuts, cinnamon mascarpone dip
PANNA COTTA
vanilla bean custard, fresh berries, orange zest sauce
TIRAMISU
espresso soaked lady fingers, vanilla bean mascarpone custard, cocoa hazelnut dust
ZABAGLIONE
fresh berries & toasted almonds
LIMONCELLO ICE
anisette pizzelle cookie
CANNOLI
mascarpone, chocolate hazelnut filling
STRAWBERRIES
balsamic syrup, basil ice cream
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