Italian Lunch Menu
ANTIPASTI
COZZE MARINARA
PEI coastal mussels, roasted garlic, shallot, rosemary, basil, concasse tomato, Tuscan butter vino bianco
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POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Moroccan octopus, Calabrian chili romesco, green olive, charred lemon
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BURRATA
Prosciutto, maldon, country olive mix, crostini, Campari tomato
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CALAMARI di “SARA”
Crispy calamari, arugula, lemon-caper vinaigrette, tomato remoulade
ARTICHOKE
Grilled artichoke, sea salt, truffle essence, parmigiano reggiano, lemon aioli (when available)
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GAMBERI LIMONE
Jumbo shrimp, crushed tomato, garlic, lemon, shallot, sherry & Tuscan butter
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BURRATA
crostini,cured atlantic salmon, capers, red onion, EVOO, balsamic glaze
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POLPETTE
Veal, pork & beef meatballs, Pecorino, creamy polenta
AFFETTATO
Ask your server for today’s selection of meats & cheeses, served with country bread & accoutrements
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CARPACCIO di MANZO
Thinly sliced aged beef tenderloin, arugula, shaved red onion, lemon preserve, EVOO drizzle, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano*
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ZUPPA & INSALATA
ZUPPA di GIORNO
Ask your server for today’s selection
INSALATA di MERCATO
Chopped kale, mixed greens, onions, asparagus, heirloom baby tomato, sweet corn, roasted red pepper, herb vinaigrette, toasted pinenuts
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PANZANELLA
Mixed greens, hand-pulled mozzarella, campari tomato, grilled crouton, shaved red onion, pestobalsamic vinaigrette
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CAPRESE THREE-WAY
Hand-pulled cilengene mozzarella; braised baby tomato & heirloom tomato with mozzarella; burrata with grilled Campari on the vine, drizzled with saba, black sea salt, torn basil
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BEET “RAVIOLI”
Golden & red beet stuffed with herbed goat cheese; chervil, micro greens, lemon preserve, crushed pistachio, sherry vinaigrette
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SPIGA
Mixed greens, salami, prosciutto, capers, red onion, roasted red pepper, Roma tomato, pepperoncini, crushed pistachios Champagne vinaigrette
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INSALATA CAESAR
Hearts of romaine, house croutons, shaved parmesean, classic caesar dressing
PASTA & RISOTTO
All pastas are handcrafted daily in house
RISOTTO TUTTO MARE
Arborio rice, mussels, baby clams, calamari, sea scallops, sautéed shrimp in tomato, white wine & saffron brodetto
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RISOTTO FUNGHI
Wood oven-roasted wild mushroom, parmesan, pinenuts, porcini jus
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BUCATINI all ‘AMATRICIANA
Thicker-style spaghetti with sauteed crispy brown guanciale, chili flakes,fresh tomato sauce
PAPPADELLE BOLOGNESE
Classic Bolognese with veal, beef & pork, black pepper-crusted ricotta
LINGUINI NERO
Santa Barbara mussels, shrimp, clams, calamari, scallops, roasted red pepper, tomato, shallot, spicy sugo
TAGLIATELLE GAMBERI
Jumbo sautéed shrimp, garlic, shallot, roma tomato, baby spinach, white wine-garlic butter sauce
RAVIOLI di ‘SORAIA’
Stuffed with short rib & roasted garlic herb goat cheese, asparagus, wild mushrooms, carrots, short rib jus
SPAGHETTI AMORE
Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, sun dried tomato cream sauce
RIGATONI alla VODKA
Sauteed pancetta, garlic, vodka tomato cream sauce
AGNOLOTTI ALLA CALIFORNIA
Stuffed with ricotta & spinach, shallot prosecco & prosciutto cream sauce
PIZZA & PANINIS
BIANCO
FICHI
Fig, prosciutto crudo, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, goat cheese, saba, EVOO
FUNGHI
Wood oven-roasted wild mushroom, Gorgonzola, arugula, pinenuts, EVOO
GORGONZOLA
Fior di latte cheese, Gorgonzola, fresh pears, walnuts, honey, EVOO
ROSSO
SALSICCIA
San Marzano DOP tomato, sweet Italian sausage, caramelized onion, fior di latte cheese, roasted little peppers
POLPETTE
Fior di latte cheese, meatball, basil, caramelized onion, San Marzano DOP tomato
MARGHERITA CLASSICO
San Marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte cheese, basil, EVOO
PROSCIUTTO
San Marzano DOP tomato, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fior di latte cheese, shaved Pecorino
BUFALINA
San Marzano DOP tomato, bufala mozzarella, soppressata, spicy Calabrese salame, basil
PANINIS
TRATTORIA BURGER
Hand-pulled mozzarella, crispy pancetta, sundried tomato mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche
PROSCIUTTO & BRIE
Thinly-sliced prosciutto, brie-fig jam, arugula, red onion, ciabatta
SPIGA BURGER
Roasted red pepper, caramelized balsamic onion, arugula, smoked provolone, brioche
TOMATO MOZZARELLA
Hand-pulled mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil pesto, balsamic, ciabatta
POLPETTE
House-made meatballs, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, charred onion, peppers, baguette
CHICKEN PAILLARD
Mozzarella, smoked bacon, tomato jam, basil-pesto mayo, ciabatta
FUNGHI
Balsamic-marinated Portobello, roasted red pepper, grilled red onion, wood oven-roasted Roma tomato, arugula, goat cheese spread, ciabatta
CARNE / PESCE
BISTECCA “SOFIA”
12 oz. NY Strip steak, grilled asparagus, fingerling potatoes, poivre sauce*
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POLLO PARMIGIANA
Lightly Breaded & sautéed chicken, topped with mozzarella cheese, campanelle vodka cream sauce
TRANCIA di SALMONE
Sesame-crusted atlantic salmon, sesame oil drizzle, smashed garlic mini potato, today’s vegetable*
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PESCE del GIORNO (MKT)
Seasonal fish & vegetables*
* These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request.
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