our menu is heavily influenced by regional & traditional cooking throughout Italy with Mediterranean and California inspirations
sample menu
APPETIZERS
pepperonata & fresh mozzarella
pepper onion & caper jam, olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, home made rustic italian bread
gorgonzola torta with port poached pears
gorgonzola, walnut crust, spiced port pears
MAIN DISHES
chicken stew with lemon, olives & cous cous
boneless chicken thighs, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, cilantro, olives, toasted almond cous cous
*braised beef short ribs
beef short ribs, leeks, carrots, brandy, red wine, leek stock
PASTA
~ pasta is fresh & crafted by hand~
fettuccine puttanesca
savory tomato sauce, olives, capers, chilies
fettuccine bolognese
rich meat sauce, ground pork, organic heirloom carrots, white wine, san marzano tomatoes
GNOCCHI
~gnocchi is crafted by hand~
gnocchi with gorgonzola cream
light potato dumpling, gorgonzola cream sauce
LASAGNA & CANNELLONI
~pasta is fresh & crafted by hand~
lasagna pomodoro
layered & baked, san marzano tomatoes, home made lemon ricotta cheese, mozzarella, pecorino, parmigiano reggiano cheese
roasted shitake mushroom & braised pork cannelloni
stuffed, rolled & baked, rich tomato sauce with san marzano tomatoes, braised pork shoulder, caramelized shallots, braised kale, roasted shitake mushrooms, mascarpone cheese
PANINI
~served on a fresh baked ciabatta roll~
braised sausage & pepper
mild italian sausage, roasted red peppers, goat cheese
braised beef short rib
braised beef short ribs, celery root puree, truffle oil
SIDE DISHES
farro & kale
farro, braised kale, charred onions, pine nuts, butter, parmigiano reggiano cheese (can substitute quinoa for gluten free)
*roasted beets
roasted red beets, white balsamic, olive oil, goat cheese
*roasted root vegatables
roasted golden beets, red potatoes, celery root, & organic heirloom carrots
SALADS
*quinoa
quinoa, sundried tomatoes, sliced fennel, red pepper, arugula, toasted pine nuts, raisins, kalamata olives, capers, feta cheese, lemon balsamic vinaigrette
*kale & sweet potato
kale, roasted sweet potatoes, pecans, goat cheese, red onion, raisins, balsamic vinaigrette
TORTA
~italian style quiche~
Homemade pie crust
spinach & caramelized onion
spinach, gorgonzola, caramelized onion
mushroom & leek
mushroom, leek, truffle cheese
SOUPS
~all soups are made by hand with homemade fennel leek stock~
farro e verdure
farro, pancetta, carrots, san marzano tomatoes, tuscan kale
(can substitute millet for gluten free)
*tuscan
millet, pancetta, leeks, carrots, celery, onion, zucchini, san marzano tomatoes, tuscan kale,
ARTISINAL BREADS
~ made with organic flour crafted by hand and baked fresh~
rustic italian
olive bread
rosemary bread
DESSERTS
tiramisu
lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, espresso, brandy, coco powder
fig & walnut torte
italian cake, dried figs, fennel
*indicates gluten free dishes, dairy free & vegan/vegetarian dishes available upon request. We reserve the right to substitute ingredients that are not in season or available to us.