La Cena (The Dinner)

ANTIPASTI

PANE AL' AGLIO

Garlic bread

Bruschetta trio

12.

1–braised gigante beans, tomato, arugula, and pecorino
2–dungeness crab, chard, and anchovy
3–peperonata and ricotta

BURATTA WITH SEA SALT AND OLIVE OIL

11.

with olive oil, sea salt, and crostinni

STRACCHINO CHEESE STUFFED FOCACCIA BALLS

Rolled in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and Tuscan olive oil

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT CREMA

pecorino tartufo

LARGE GLOBE ARTICHOKE

lemon garlic butter, roasted red bell pepper mayonnaise

GRILLED LOCAL CALAMARI

aioli, charmoula, chili oil, crostinni

CHAR GRILLED OCTOPUS

with mediterranean cucumber salad

PRAWN AND SCALLOP SCAMPI

11.

lemon, garlic, white wine, and butter, baked in parchment paper

BAKED DUNGENESS CRABCAKE

13.

orange bell pepper sauce, Italian basil

VEGETALI ARROSTITI CON FETA

roasted garden vegetables, olive oil, balsamic, and valbrese french feta

ROASTED TEQUILA MUSSELS AND CLAMS

13.

mediterranean mussels and manila clams, cilantro lime sauce, crunchy crostinni

CEVICHE TROPICALE

11.

baby shrimp, lime, avocado, mango, cilantro

SPRING SWEET PEA BRUSCHETTA

iocopi farms sweet peas, sun dried tomato chile oil, watercress

TOMATO AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

ARTISAN ITALIAN CHEESES AND SALUME

14.

european and domestic cheeses and cured meats from local artisanal producers. Selections vary daily– please ask your server.

INSALATA E ZUPPA

THE FARMER JOHN SALAD

9.5

roasted Farmer John red apple blossom pumpkin, iocopi farm butter beans, green beans, baby salad greens, shaved parmesan, toasted pumpkin seeds, produces lemon oregano vinaigrette

ROASTED BEETS

Daylight Farms beets, mandarin oranges, fresh mozzarella, arugula and toasted pecans, citrus vinaigrette

WARM SHRIMP SCAMPI SALAD

17.

herb marinated prawns, cherry tomatoes, local field greens and sherry lemon vinaigrette

GOAT CHEESE

Harley Farms chèvre, slightly broiled and served with baby greens, membrillo and croutons, raspberry vinaigrette

CRANBERRY WALNUT FETA

8.5

house caramelized walnuts & cranberries over baby mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette

INSALATA CAPRESE

tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic, basil

PEAR SALAD

9.5

caramelized walnuts & gorgonzola; sherry vinaigrette, over baby mixed greens

CAESAR SALAD
croutons & shaved manchego cheese	half 5.	full 9.
with chicken		12.

GREEK SALAD

cucumber, tomato, sliced onions, feta & kalamata olives, lemon oregano vinaigrette

MIXED GREEN SALAD
baby mixed greens, house vinaigrette	half 5.	full 7.

MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE
delightful fresh vegetables, pasta, and beans, in a vegetable broth, garnished with pesto	cup 4.5	bowl 6.

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO	half 4.5	full 6.

MESQUITE GRILL & roast

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

17.

beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and prosciutto cotto

BIG FAT PORK CHOP

22.

seared and roasted with garlic, pine nuts, and currents, roasted beets, red potatoes, onions, baby carrots

OSSO BUCO

23.

Wild Boar, braised and simmered with tomatoes, celery, carrots, garlic and herbs
Served with citrus risotto

LAMB CHOPS

28.

rib-cut mesquite grilled lamb chops, fingerling potatoes, garlic, lemon, oregano, olive oil

SHORT RIBS ALL NAPOLITANA

24.

braised in red wine with carrots, onions, garlic and rosemary, with garlic mashed potatoes

FILET MIGNON GORGONZOLA

27.

tender cut filet mignon, gorgonzola cream sauce, oven roasted potatoes manchego, spring vegetables

COWBOY BONE-IN RIB EYE STEAK

29.

16 oz. dry-aged 100% Black Angus choice cut, with sautéed portobello mushrooms and red spring onions

GORGONZOLA ARUGULA BURGER PANINO

15.

grilled sirloin burger with herbs and onions, gorgonzola and fresh arugula, on our house panino bread

ROTISSERIE

The following items are featured at different times during the week. Please ask your server about availability

BLACK ANGUS PRIME RIB
(Tuesdays and Saturdays only)

25.

garlic marinade, potatoes manchego, spring onions, salsa verde

FULTON VALLEY FREE RANGE CHICKEN

21.

half chicken with roasted red potatoes, beets, carrots and onions

SEA

CIOPPINO

23.

local Dungeness crab, prawns, scallops clams, mussels in a rich plum tomato stew, garlic bread

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS

22.

on pancetta, leek, and shitake mushroom stuffed crepes, brandy cream sauce, shaved parmesan

BRAISED NEW ZEALAND BLUE NOSE SEA BASS

22.

with green bean, white italian butter bean, butternut squash soffritto, toasted hazelnuts

ROASTED MANILA CLAMS AND P.E.I. MUSSELS VONGOLE

18.

over linguine with fennel, calabrian chiles, olives, and Spanish orange

PAN SEARED CALAMARI STEAK

21.

lightly breaded, seared in butter, garlic, lemon, fingerling potatoes, fennel, artichoke

LEMON CAPER SALMON

19.

wild salmon, lemon caper crème sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables–dinner only

PASTA & Risotto

GNOCCHI

House rolled potato dumplings, three ways:

1–pan seared with porcini mushrooms, arugula, butter parmesan sauce

19.

2–roasted tomato cream sauce

16.

3–fresh pesto of basil, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan

16.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI

18.

portabella mushrooms, brown sage butter, toasted hazelnuts and arugula

LINGUINE WITH DUNGENESS CRAB AND BABY SHRIMP

22.

white wine, garlic, scallions, dash of cream, chopped plum tomatoes

RISOTTO		15.
Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Spinach in a Chicken & White Wine Sauce
With Italian Sausage		16.
with Grilled Chicken		16.

MARINARA		14.
linguine, sautéed caramelized garlic, with marinara sauce topped with asiago cheese

PRIMAVERA		15.
Fettuccine, Fresh Julienned Vegetables, Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, topped with Asiago Cheese

SEAFOOD RAVIOLI		19.
Seafood Stuffed Ravioli in a Rossini Sauce served with Prawns & Scallops

PESTO PASTA		14.
Fettuccine with a Basil Pesto Cream Sauce topped with Asiago Cheese

SEAFOOD RISOTTO		19.
Sautéed Prawns, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams, Garlic & Shallots In a Roasted Tomato Cream over Risotto

LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS		18.
Linguine, Prawns, Roasted Tomatoes, Guajillo Peppers & Cream Sauce (No Cream on Request)

SCALLOP CAPPELLINI		18.
Cappellini, Sautéed Scallops, Leeks, Shallots, & Marinated Tomatoes with Garlic & Basil

WILD MUSHROOM CHICKEN PASTA		17.
Linguine, Pan Seared Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil & Garlic

LASAGNE		16.
Layers of Noodles, Red Meat Sauce, Mushrooms, Ricotta & Mozzarella

SPAGHETTI
Topped with Red Meat Sauce		14.
with meatballs		16.

FIVE CHEESE RAVIOLI		15.
Gorgonzola, Manchego, Mozzarella, Asiago & Ricotta in a House Marinara Sauce

INVOLTINO PRIMAVERA		18.
roasted red and orange bell peppers, sweet potato, zuchinni, red onion, harley farms Chevre wrapped in fillo, Rossini sauce

PENNE PASTA		16.
Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and basil

CHICKEN MARSALA

18.

pan seared chicken breast with mushrooms, shallots, garlic & marsala wine served with pasta

CHICKEN PICATTA

18.

chicken breast sautéed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, capers & wine. served with pasta

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

base prices before adding your toppings of choice below:
10" Small 9.95	12" Medium 12.95	14" Large 15.95	16" X-Large 18.95
Toppings: Meats, Cheeses, and Fancy Vegetables
Small 1.75	Medium 1.95	Large 2.15	X-Large 2.45
Canadian Bacon • Pancetta • Italian Sausage Mild • Italian Sausage Hot • Salami • Chicken Apple Sausage • Pepperoni • Anchovies • Roasted Garlic • Roasted Tomatoes • Pesto • Black Olives • Kalamata Olives • Artichoke Hearts • Shiitake Mushrooms • Portobello Mushrooms • Caramelized Onions • Parmesan Cheese • Romano Cheese • Ricotta Cheese • Asiago Cheese • Feta Cheese • Gorgonzola Cheese • Mozzarella

Toppings: Basic Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
Small .95	Medium 1.25	Large 1.75	X-Large 2.25
Mushrooms • Garlic • Spinach • Chipotle Peppers • Green Bell Peppers • Red Bell Peppers • Eggplant • Onions • Pineapple • Guajillo Peppers • Sliced Tomatoes • Basil • Jalapeños • Pears

Grilled Chicken
Small 2.50	Medium 3.50	Large 4.50	X-Large 5.50
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Small 2.95	Medium 3.95	Large 4.95	X-Large 5.95
Prosciutto
Small 3.95	Medium 4.95	Large 5.95	X-Large 6.95

Available in Regular or Thin Crust ASK ABOUT OUR 1/2 BAKED PIZZA

BEVANDE

ITALIAN SODAS
raspberry • vanilla • almond • cherry • anise • caramel • pomegranate • kiwi • orange • mango • hazelnut • black currant • peppermint • strawberry • watermelon • banana • passion fruit • lavender	3.
ADD CREAM	.50


SODA POP
COCA COLA, SPRITE, ORANGE	3.

THOMAS KEMPER
root beer	4.

APPLE JUICE	3.

ORANGE JUICE	3.

MILK	3.

SAN PELEGRINNO
bubbly large	4.

SAN PELEGRINO FLAVORS:
ARANCIATA	3.
LIMONATA	3.

PANNA WATER (large)	4.


COFFEE DRINKS AND TEAS

HOUSE COFFEE	3.

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE	5.

ESPRESSO	3.

CAPPUCCINO	3.

LATTE	4.

MOCHA	4.

HOT CHOCOLATE	4.

HOT TEA	3.

ICED TEA	3.

CHAI TEA	4.


TEAS	4.

PARIS { black teas with currant, caramel, and citrus } MINT VERBENA { caffeine free, mint and lemon verbena } CHAMOMILE { caffeine free, chamomile blossoms } CARIBE { a blend of green and black teas, guava, and strawberry } WHITE VANILLA GRAPEFRUIT { white teas infused with vanilla and grapefruit } EARL GREY ROOIBOS CHAI { caffeine free, south african red tea naturally high in anti-oxidants, with clove } CINNAMON AND CARDAMON DECAFFINATED CEYLON { caffeine free, a smooth black tea from ceylon } HOT CINNAMON SPICE { black teas, 3 types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet clove } JAPANESE SENCHA { hand picked in spring } ORANGE ENGLISH BREAKFAST { orange chinese keemum and black tea }

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