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Appetizers + Salads

seared beef carpaccio watercress, fennel, large capers, parmigiano, horseradish dressing
$18.75
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
$14.95
parma prosciutto and bruschetta
$17.50
charred OCTOPUS Fingerling Potatoes, green Beans, Olives, cherry tomatoes
$18.00
FRIED CALAMARI Zucchini, Lemon Zest, Aioli, Spicy Marinara
$15.95
seasonal seafood stew toasted garlic bread, chili flakes
$21.00
HOUSE SALAD Baby Mix, Balsamic Dressing
$10.00
BABY KALE RICOTTA SALATA Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Balsamic Dressing
$16.95
bufala mozzarella vine tomato, basil, boston wedge, evoo
$17.95
baby artichoke carpaccio, wild rucola, parmigiano, lemon olive oil dressing
$18.00
Goat Cheese, Roasted Beets, Rucola, Carmelized Walnuts, red wine vinegar Dressing
$16.95
NICOISE, Italian Tuna in Olive Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Green Beans, Hard Boiled Egg, Potatoes
$19.75
Baby Spinach, Smoked Crispy Bacon, Pear, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Dressing
$17.95
CHICKEN PAILLARD, Baby Rucola, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano
$20.95
marinated chicken breast farro, corn, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes
$19.50
SALMON GRAVLAX Romaine Lettuce, Radish, Capers, Onions, Lemon Oil Vinaigrette, Cream Cheese, Crostini
$20.00

Panini

CHOOSE YOUR BREAD: whole wheat, ciabatta, baguette, or focaccia

SERVED WITH POTATO CHIPS AND HOMEMADE PICKLE

Melted Le Gruyere Cheese, Parmacotto, Mustard, Baby Mixed Greens On Open Face Toasted Ciabatta
$16.00
rotisserie leg of lamb, artichokes, sundry tomatoes, watercress, mustard dressing
$17.95
porchetta, roasted pork belly, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado spread
$18.25
cotoletta breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, lemon herb mayo
$18.95
roast beef, horseradish spread, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber
$16.95
organic chicken breast balsamic marinate, robiola cheese, boston lettuce, charred spring onions
$18.95
homemade pastrami, aged cheddar, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato
$17.95
caprese fiore di latte mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, evoo
$16.95

Soup

LENTIL SOUP
$12.00
MINESTRONE SOUP
$12.00

Bread

whole wheat - ciabatta - baguette - focaccia
$3.00
pizza bread rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
$5.00

Pasta

gluten free pasta available upon request

trofie, basil and pine nuts, pesto
$18.00
penne tomato, basil, parmigiano
$16.00
spaghetti with mixed seasonal seafood
$22.00
risotto seasonal wild mushrooms
$25.00
risotto scampi, asparagus
$25.00
maccheroni
guanciale, fava beans, tomato concasse, aged pecorino
$18.00
linguine Vongole, zucchini
$20.00

our fresh pastas are made in-house using organic flour

tagliatelle verdi old fashioned beef + porcini ragu
$22.00
pappardelle chianti style wild boar ragu
$23.00
seafood cappellacci lump crab, spicy arrabbiata sauce
$24.00
tuscan kale + ricotta ravioli, butter, sage parmigiano
$20.00
garganelli, mixed seasonal seafood
$24.00
penne, tomato, basil, parmigiano
$16.95
trofie, basil, pine nuts and pesto
$19.95
linguini, vongole, zucchini
$22.95
pacchero bolognese
$22.00
maccheroni, guanciale, fava beans, tomato concasse, aged pecorino
$20.00
gluten free pasta available upon request
$3.00
risotto, porcini mushrooms
$26.95
risotto scampi asparagus
$26.95
risotto parmesan, rosemary, filet mignon au jus
$26.95

Main

pan fried wild cod, potatoes, zucchini, carrots
$28.00
whole butterflied mediterranean orata, basil, diced tomato
$28.75
wild salmon, celery root, caponata, with caper pesto sauce
$26.95
wagyu burger brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, homemade fries
$19.25
grilled half organic jidori chicken, rosemary potatoes
$23.50
braised beef (US prime), pear-shaped arancini
$32.00
tagliata prime flat iron steak 10oz rosemary potatoes
$32.00
porchetta slow roasted herb pork belly, rosemary potatoes
$26.95
rib eye steak 16oz prime USDA certified black angus rosemary potatoes
$46.00

Pizza

margherita tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil
$16.75
pear gorgonzola, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, wild rugula
$18.00
funghi tomato, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms
$19.00
pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella
$17.00
sausage, rapini, egg, mozzarella, chili flakes
$19.50
romana, artichoke, olives, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
$19.50
bufala mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
$19.00
parma prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella
$22.00
calzone tomato, mozzarella, parmacotto ham, fresh basil
$18.00
bianca truffle cheese pizza
$22.00

Sides

rosemary potatoes
$6.50
steamed green beans
$6.50
sauteed spinach
$6.50
steamed asparagus
$6.50
sauteed rapini
$6.50
mashed potatoes
$6.50
french fries
$6.50
oven roasted broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
$8.95

Appetizers + Salads

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
$14.95
cheese assortment homemade jam & crostini
$15.95
burrata, marinated eggplant oven roasted tomato, rucola, aged balsamic, shaved bottarga
$17.95
parma prosciutto and bruschetta
$18.50
seared beef carpaccio watercress, fennel, large capers, parmigiano, horseradish dressing
$18.75
FRIED CALAMARI Zucchini, Lemon Zest, Aioli, Spicy Marinara
$16.95
charred OCTOPUS Fingerling Potatoes, green Beans, Olives, cherry tomatoes
$19.95
scallop wrapped in guanciale, grilled polenta, seasonal mushrooms
$19.95
seared tuna, watercress, shaved fennel, citrus marinate
$16.00
black mediterranean mussels, white wine broth
$18.75
baby artichoke carpaccio, wild rucola, parmigiano, lemon olive oil dressing
$18.00
Goat Cheese, Roasted Beets, Rucola, Carmelized Walnuts, red wine Balsamic Dressing
$16.75
BABY KALE RICOTTA SALATA Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Balsamic Dressing
$16.50
Baby Spinach, Smoked Crispy Bacon, Pear, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Dressing
$16.50
bufala mozzarella vine tomato, basil, boston wedge, evoo
$17.25
LENTIL SOUP
$12.00
MINESTRONE SOUP
$12.00

Pizza

margherita tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil
$16.75
pear gorgonzola, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, wild rugula
$18.00
funghi tomato, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms
$19.00
pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella
$17.00
romana, artichoke, olives, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
$19.50
sausage rapini, egg, mozzarella, chili flakes
$19.50
bufala mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
$19.00
parma prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella
$22.00
bianca truffle cheese pizza
$22.00
calzone tomato, mozzarella, parmacotto ham, fresh basil
$18.00

Bread

pizza bread rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
$5.00
whole wheat - ciabatta - baguette - focaccia
$3.00

Pasta

our fresh pastas are made in house using organic flour

potato topini, lobster, artichokes, light pink sauce
$26.75
pappardelle chianti style wild boar ragu
$25.75
tagliatelle verdi, old fashioned beef + porcini ragu
$24.95
seafood cappellacci, lump crab, arrabbiata sauce
$26.95
tuscan kale + ricotta, ravioli, butter, sage
$22.00
garganelli, mixed seafood saffron sauce
$26.95
penne, tomato, basil, parmigiano
$20.00
pacchero bolognese
$24.00
maccheroni, guanciale, fava beans, tomato concasse, aged pecorino
$24.95
gluten free pasta available upon request
$3.00
risotto, porcini mushrooms
$28.00
risotto scampi, asparagus
$28.00
risotto parmesan, rosemary, filet mignon au jus
$28.00

Main

whole butterflied grilled mediterranean branzino, sauteed spinach
$34.00
seasonal fish & shellfish stew light tomato broth, toasted garlic bread
$29.75
wild salmon celery root, caponata, with caper pesto sauce
$29.75
pan fried wild cod, potatoes, zucchini, carrots
$34.95
grilled half organic jidori chicken, rosemary potatoes
$25.00
porchetta slow roasted herb pork belly, rosemary potatoes
$30.95
pork chop 16oz (from salmon creek farms) butter + sage, fried green tomatoes
$32.00
roasted baby rack of lamb au jus, rosemary + garlic potatoes
$38.95
veal costeletta chop 14oz (from marcho farms) porcini, sauteed spinach
$36.95

all our beef is graded USDA, certified black angus prime

braised beef pear-shaped arancini
$36.75
filet mignon 8oz wild mushrooms, sauteed spinach
$44.75
rib eye steak 16oz oven roasted brussel sprouts
$48.00
tagliata flat iron steak 10oz rosemary potatoes
$38.00
Rosemary Potatoes
$8.00
Steamed Green beans
$8.00
sauteed spinach
$8.00
steamed asparagus
$8.00
sauteed rapini
$8.00
mashed potato
$8.00
french fries
$8.00
Roasted Vegetables roasted broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
$9.50

*please inform your server of any food allergies

*corkage fee $25 per bottle, limited to two bottles

sparkling

nicolas feuilatte champagne
france
taittinger brut la francaise champagne
france
veuve clicquot champagne rose
france
dom perignon moet champagne
france
cristal louis roederer champagne
france
pommery champagne rose "pop" 1/4
france
monetto prosecco
italy
gambino prosecco
italy

Reds

cabernet sauvignon

mount veeder
napa valley
2012
caymus special selection
napa valley WS-95
2013
darioush
89% cabernet | 5% merlot | 5% cabernet franc | 1% merlot
2012
hawk crest
california
2007
stags leap winery
napa valley
2012
jordan
alexander valley
2011
silverado
napa valley
2010
sciandri family vineyards
napa valley
2010
silver oak
alexander valley
2011
nickle & nickle state ranch
napa valley
2013
onda dana
napa valley
2011
daou
paso robles
2014
heitz cellar
napa valley
2012

pinot noir

summerland
santa maria
2013
flowers
sonoma coast
2012
beringer
california
2012
hanzell
sonoma valley
2013
dumol
russian river valley
2010
enRoute
russian river valley
2010

blends

paul meyer
cab sauv | cab franc | petit verdot | malbec
Napa valley
2004
the prisoner
cabernet sauvignon | syrah | zinfandel
Napa valley
2014
machete by orin swift WS-94
petite syrah | syrah | grenache
napa valley
2015
pappilon by orin swift RP-95
cab sauv | merlot | petite verdot | malbec | cab franc
napa valley
2014
sciandri family vineyards
cuvee
napa valley
2012

Others

Ridge Vineyards three valleys
zinfandel
sonoma county
2013
tangley oaks
merlot
Napa valley
2012
Twomey soda
merlot
canyon ranch
2011
semler
syrah
saddlerock malibu
2011

super tuscani

masi campofiorin brolo oro
blend veneto
2013
gaja promis ca' marcanda
merlot | syrah | sangiovese
2014
cum laude banfi
cab sauv | merlot | sangiovese | syrah
2013
marchesi de frescobaldi remole
sangiovese cabernet sauvignon
2015
villa di capezzana carmignano
cabernet and sangiovese
2010
castello banfi centine
sangiovese | merlot | cabernet sauvignon
2015
poggio badiola mazzei
merlot | sangiovese
2014
perlato del bosco tua rita
100% sangiovese
2012
schidione ill millenio gold label
sang. | cab sauv | merlot magnum 1.5L
1995
tignanello p. antinori
sangiovese | cab sauv | cab franc
2014
tenuta san guido sassicaia bolgheri
85% cab sauv | 15% cab franc | WS-94
1997
tenuta san guido sassicaia bolgheri
85% cab sauv | 15% cab franc | WS-95
1998
crognolo tenuta sette ponti
sangiovese | merlot | cabernet
2015
tenuta san guido guidoalberto
cab sauv | merlot
2014
tenuta dell'ornellaia le serre nuove
bordeaux blend RP-92 WE-92
2014
tenuta dell'ornellaia le serre nuove
bordeaux blend magnum 3L
2011
le volte dell'ornellaia
50% sangiovese | 40% merlot | 10% cab sauv
2015
podere sapaio bolgheri
cab sauv | petit verdot | cab franc WE-94
2009
colle massari grattamacco bolgheri
rosso
2012
antinorio guado al tasso il bruciato
cabernet | merlot | syrah
2015

Piedmont Region

bricco dell'uccellone braida
barbera d'Auscoutics
2013
il baciale monferrato braida
barbera d'asti
2014
marchesi di barolo maraia
barbera d'asti
2014
il bugiardo buglioni
ripasso della valpollicella
2013
pecchennino sanluigi dagliana
100% dolcetto
2014
renato ratti marcesnasco
barolo
2012
tortoniano michele chiarlo
barolo
2011
silvio grasso bricco manzoni
barolo
2010
riserva bricco rocche
barolo
1997
gaja sito moresco
nebbiolo | merlot | cab sauv
Napa valley
2013
pertinace
barbaresco
2013
gaja RP-91 WS-92
barbaresco
1998
gaja sori tildin
barbaresco
2000
gaja sori tildin
barbaresco
2013
gaja costa russi
barbaresco
2013
gaja sori san lorenzo
barbaresco
2013

Chianti

castello di volpaia
chianti classico riserva
tuscany, italy
2014
ruffino gold label
chianti classico riserva
tuscany, italy
2011
peppoli p.antinori
chianti classico
tuscany, italy
2014
tenuta nozzole
chianti classico riserva
tuscany, italy
2013
fonterutoli mazzei
chianti classico riserva
tuscany, italy
2012

Brunello di Montalcino

la serena
brunello di montalcino
tuscany, italy
2011
pian delle vigne antinori
brunello di montalcino
tuscany, italy
2012
casetello banfi
brunello di montalcino
tuscany, italy
2012
bellarina tenuta niccolai
brunello di montalcino
tuscany, italy
2011
conti pitti "Ferrandi"
rosso di montalcino
tuscany, italy
2013

Amarone

allegrini classico
amarone della valpolicella
veneto, italy
2012
luigi righetti
amarone della valpolicella
veneto, italy
2013
masi costasera classico
amarone della valpolicella
veneto, italy
2011

Merlot

tua rita redigaffi
merlot toscana RP-96 WS-95
italy
2011
masseto
merlot toscana RP-98 WS-95
italy
2010
masseto
merlot toscana WP-97
veneto, italy
2011

International

graffigna grand reserve
malbec
argentina
2014
achaval ferrer quimera
meritage
argentina
2012
concha y toro marquez
de casa concha cabernet sauvignon
chile
2013
lapostolle carmenere
covee alexandre chile
2012
ramon bilbao gran reserva
roija
spain
2008

France

louis latour
corton gran cru domaine latour pinot noir
france
2013
lavieres
savigny premier cru pinot noir
france
2012
chateau clerc milon
grand cru baronne philippine bordeaux blend
france
2010

Whites

domestic

antica antinori family
chardonnay napa valley
mer soleil reserve
chardonnay santa lucia highlands
stone cellar
chardonnay
jordan
chardonnay russian river
kistler les noisetiers
chardonnay sonoma coast
chateau montelena
chardonnay napa valley
cakebread cellars
sauvignon blanc napa valley
pacific rim
riesling yakima valley washington
far niente winery estate
chardonnay napa valley
conundrum caymus vineyards
chardonnay napa valley
hanzell
chardonnay sonoma county
torres vina esmerelda
moscato spain
luigi bosca finca la linda
torrontes cafayate argentina
shlumberger alsace
pinot blanc france
ascal jolivet
sancerre loire france
drylands
sauvignon blanc new zealand
meursault pierre matrot
chardonnay 100% burgundy france
chablis gran cru les clos
chardonnay 100% burgundy france

Rose

whispering angel
cote de provence france
jean-Luc colombo
cote bleue france
listel grain de gris
france
esprite gassier
cotes de provence france

Italy

strassermof
sylvaner valle isarco south tyrol alto adige
la scolca black label
gavi di gavi piemonte
michele chiarlo le marne
gavi piemonte
prelius
vermentino maremma toscana
monterufoli pian di seta
vermentino tuscany
tenuta guado al tasso
vermentino p. antinori
tenuta dettori "renous"
vermentino & moscato sardegna
capichera lintori
vermentino sardegna
capichera
vermentino 100% sardegna
jermann dreams
chardonnay friuli-Venezia giulia
jermann
chardonnay friuli-Venezia giulia
planeta
chardonnay sicilia
bramito del cervo
chardonnay p. antinori umbria
mezzacorona
pinot grigio tre venezie
santa margherita
pinot grigio alto adige
castelfeder
pinto grigio alto adige
livio felluga collio
pinot grigio friuli-Venezia giulia
ottella lugana DOC
pinot grigio verona
schiopetto
pinot bianco friuli-Venezia giulia
friulani venica & venica
friuli-Venezia giulia
cervaro della sala
chardonnay grechetto p. Antinori
terlani
gewurztraminer alto adige
lugana le querce
verdicchio aldegheri veneto
aldegheri
soave classico veneto
nino negri ca'brione bianco
sauvignon | chardonnay | Nebb | Chiav lombardia
berselli & olivieri
sauvignon blanc friuli alto adige
vie di romans "flors di uis"
friuli venezia giulia
gaja ca'marcanda vista mare
vermentino | viognier tuscany
ronchi di cialla
ribolla gialla friuli

Sweet

branchetto d'acqui
"braida" giacomo bologna piemonte sparkling wine
moscato ca'bianca d'asti ca'bianca
piemonte
muffato della salacastello della sala antinori
umbria

Small Plates

available from 3:30PM (Not including Saturdays)

marinated italian olives
$6
handmade tuscan frittes lemon herb mayo
$6
oven roasted broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
$8
mushroom & cheese fritters
$8
seafood ceviche
$10
truffle mac & cheese
$10
baked penne & vegetables
$10
beef tagliata with parmigiano & rucola
$14
fried calamari zucchini, lemon zest aioli, marinara
$8
sauteed octopus butter beans, bottarga lemonette
$11
Porchetta suckling pig pan, rucola, onions
$12
Pizza of the day ask server for details
$7
chicken drumette artichokes, beer, aromatic herbs
$10
wild cod tomato, concasse, fried polenta, olives
$12
Cheese Board assorted cheeses, jams & crostini
$14
taglierie
mixed italian cold cuts
$14
house special dessert of the day
$6

Cocktails $14

vespaio honey whiskey, lychee, fresh lemon & grapefruit juices, aperol
the emerson st germain, white rum, fresh jalapeno, pineapple juice, sweet & sour
basil martini fresh basil, vodka, freshly squeezed lemon, splash of simple syrup
jalapeno martini crushed jalapeno, tequila, splash of simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon
rosemary martini muddled rosemary, peach rum, pineapple juice, sweet & sour, fresh rosemary
che buono fresh cucumber, mint, gin, freshly squeezed lemon, splash of simple syrup
booster martini fresh mixed berries, vodka, freshly squeezed lemon, splash of simple syrup
pick me up hazelnut, espresso, kahlua, godiva chocolate liquer, bailey's irish cream
negroni campari, red vermouth, gin
sbagliato campari, red vermouth, prosecco
americano campari, red vermouth, soda water
aperol spritz prosecco, aperol, soda water, fresh orange slice
bellini peach puree, prosecco
garibaldi orange juice, campari

Draft Beer

peroni lager italy
$8
chimay triple white belgium
$11
nose job IPA los angeles
$9

American craft beers

scrimshaw pilsner
$6
downtown brown ale
$6
allagash white
$8
old rasputin russian imperial
$8
lagunitas IPA
$8

International Beers

rebel lager czech
$7
affligem blond ale
$7
bitgurger german blond germany
$7
einstock pale ale iceland
$8
hobgoblin dark ale england
$8
delirium tremens belgium
$10
erdinger weissbier germany
$7

Red

pinot noir beringer
california
$9
cabernet hawk crest
california
$10
poggio badiola mazzei toscana
italy
$10
merlot tangley oaks
napa valley
$11
chianti classico reserva nozzole
italy
$14
malbec graffina gran reserva
argentina
$14
pinot noir summerland
santa barbara
$15
antinori il bruciato tenute guado al tasso
italy
$16
cabernet daou
paso robles
$16

White

chardonnay stone cellars
california
$9
pinot grigio mezzacorona
italy
$9
riesling pacific rim
washington
$11
sauvignon blanc dry lands
new zealand
$11
gavi michele chiarlo piedmont
italy
$12
sancerre pascal jolivet
france
$14
chardonnay sonoma cutrer
california
$14
pinot grigio santa margherita alto adige
italy
$15
rose listel
france
$9

Sparkling

mionetto prosecco
italy
$12
taittinger brut champagne
france
$21

Sweet Wines + Digestives

cynar
$10
grappa banfi
$10
limoncello
$10
fernet branca
$10
moscato d'asti ca'bianca
$12
sambuca
$12
amarao averna
$12
grappa tignanello
$14
grappa nonino
$16
dolce far niente late harvest 2 oz
$16
muffato della sala antinori 2 oz
$18

Non-Alcoholic Beers

erdinger weissbier
germany
$6

Louis XIII De Remy Martin

one century in a bottle

each decanter takes four generations of cellar masters over one hundred years to craft.
a firework of aromas, floral, spice, fruit, wood and nut dimensions, louis XIII has unparalleled complexity and an extremely long finish of up to one hours
one half ounce $90 for one Oz. $180 for two Oz.

Desserts

coconut cheese cake
$10
apple crumble cobbler vanilla ice cream caramel dip
$10
carrot cake vanilla frosting cream of pistachio
$10
bombolini fluffy italian donuts custard cream chocolate dip
$10
torta della nonna pastry cream pine nuts hint of dark chocolate
$10
tiramisu
$10
crema catalana
$10
chocolate sacher cake apricot marmalade panna cream
$10
seasonal fresh fruit crostata short pastry and cream
$10
mousse di mascarpone amaretto nutella
$10
mixed berries
$12

Gelati & Semifreddo

chocolate truffle zabaione semifreddo carmelized hazelnuts cocoa chocolate gelato
hazelnut truffle dark chocolate core praline hazelnuts meringue hazelnut gelato
limoncello truffle limoncello core meringue lemon gelato
bomba chocolate vanilla cherry sliced almonds cinnamon chocolate coating
exotica bomba mango passion fruit raspberry sorbetto white chocolate coating
spumoni bomba strawberry pistachio chocolate, chocolate coating
coppa pistachio custard gelato chocolate pistachio praline pistachios
coppa stracciatella chocolate chip gelato cocoa powder hazelnuts chocolate syrup
coppa spagnola vanilla gelato amarena cherry sauce cherries

Italian Artigianale Gelato

vanilla | chocolate | cookies & cream | hazelnut | pistachio | dulce de leche | passion fruit (vegan) | strawberry (vegan)

Ripieni Fruit Filled with Sorbetto

orange | lemon | peach | mango | pineapple | coconut
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