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We offer the finest Italian Coastal Cuisine flown in fresh daily from Italy in addition to our extensive hand select menu. Hailed as one of the Top 10 dining destinations in the country by USA Today, see what all the talk is about with our delicious meals prepared by one of the top chefs in the country. From inventive salads and "temptations" to start the meal off to fresh seafood, Harris Ranch beef and unique homemade pastas, our choices will please all palates!

Delicious Entrees
   
Delicious Entrees
 
"MENU CONTENTS AND PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE"
 
 
APPETIZERS
     
Tuna Tartare—“Sushi Grade” Ahi Tuna tartare, avocado, cucumbers, Jalapeno peppers, radishes , sesame oil and balsamic-soy glaze
 
11.95
Carpaccio di Bue al Gorgonzola— Thin sliced raw Filet Mignon, arugula, gorgonzola cheese, Dijon mustard aioli  
10.95
Vongole alla Victoria— Steamed Manila clams, garlic, chili flakes & white wine  
11.95
Prosciutto e Ficchi— Parma prosciutto, Black Mission fig marmalade, gorgonzola cheese, baby arugula  
12.95
Formagio al Forno— Baked Brie cheese in phyllo dough, apples, honey-white truffle sauce  
12.95
Calamari Fritti - Crisp fried calamari served with a spicy harissa aioli  
11.95
     
SALADS
 

Insalata Savoiarda— Mixed baby greens, grilled pears, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, Champagne vinaigrette

  9.95
Insalata Mandarino— Boston bibb lettuce, avocado, tangerine segments, feta cheese, candied almond, tarragon vinaigrette   9.95
Insalata Cesare— Romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, garlic croutons   8.95
Tecia di Granchio— Warm crab salad, with avocado, tomatoes, mango, baby arugula, cucumber, soy-balsamic glaze   15.95
     
Pizza
     
Pizza alla Hugo— Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, arugula and walnuts  
12.75
Pizza alla Zucca— Stuffed zucchine blossoms, roasted organic yellow tomatoes, Robiola cheese, garlic, fresh herbs  
12.75
Polpetini— “Kobe Beef” Meatballs, roasted tomatoes and garlic, four Italian cheeses  
13.95
Parma— Parma proscuitto, fontina and gruyere cheeses, arugula, white truffle oil  
14.95
Americano— Pepperoni. cremini, shiitake and button mushrooms, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses  
12.95
     
PARKING VALIDATIONS-MINIMUM OF $25.00 MUST BE SPENT FOR EACH VALIDATION GIVEN

ANYONE APPEARING TO BE UNDER THE AGE OF THIRTY MUST HAVE PROOF OF AGE TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

PROPRIETORS-VICTORIA & MICHAEL MCGEATH EXECUTIVE CHEF - HUGO LEE

18% GRATUITY MAY BE ADDED TO PARTIES OF SIX OR LARGER
   
     
Pasta
*Linguine Arabiatta— Spicy combination of Black Tiger shrimp, Italian bacon, garlic, capers, organic tomatoes and chili flakes
  18.95
Ravioli d’Aragosta— Maine lobster, tomatoes, chive lobster beurre blanc  
19.95
*Spaghetti e Polpetini All’Amatriciana —“Roman style” spaghetti and meatballs made with Kobe beef, veal and pork, spicy tomato sauce with pancetta (Italian bacon), garlic, fresh herbs. Served with toasted garlic bread  
17.95
Ravioli d’Spinaci — Spinach ravioli stuffed with Swiss chard, ricotta cheese with shaved fresh baby artichokes, organic tomatoes, garlic and pinenuts
 
16.95
Linguine con Pollo & Pesto — Roasted organic chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil & pinenut pesto, aged Parmigiana Regiano cheese  
17.95
Cappellini al Pomodoro — Fresh organic tomatoes, basil and garlic  
15.95
Macaroni e Formaggi — Gruyere, cheddar, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, white truffle oil, toasted bread crumbs   15.95
With grilled free-range chicken breast  
18.95
With Maine lobster meat   19.95
 
House Specialties
     
Brocoletti d'Abbacchio — Lamb chops with herbed breadcrumbs, rosemary roasted potatoes, sautéed garlic spinach  
28.95
Lobster “Pot-Pie” — Half pound Maine lobster tail, baby carrots, organic corn, asparagus, potatoes, green beans & a baked puff pastry crown  
M/P
*Cappa Santa alla Positano — Jumbo Sea scallops , Black Tiger shrimp, tomato fettuccine, fresh organic corn, spicy lobster sauce  
27.95
Bistecca Fiorentina — Dry-aged Black Angus “Ribeye” steak marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary, smashed fingerling potatoes, Tuscan cannellini beans, sautéed spinach   24.95
*Tutto Mare alla Diavola — Black Tiger shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, clams, calamari, linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce   24.95
Aragosta e Gamberoni — Maine Lobster tail & Black Tiger Shrimp over spinach and parsnip puree, lobster sauce, white truffle oil  
35.95
Filetto al Funghi — 8oz dry-aged Black Angus “Filet Mignon”, bacon wrapped with a Porcini mushroom sauce, Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, broccoli & garlic   29.95
*il gambero di fuoco imbottito — Black Tiger Shrimp stuffed with Maryland Blue Crab meat and diced Jalapeno chili’s and crushed red peppers, wrapped in Italian bacon, and served over Spring vegetable cous cous with two dipping sauces   22.95
     
Entrees
     
*Tagine d’Agneau — Braised lamb shank “Tagine” style with Moroccan spices, seasonal organic vegetables, Israeli cous cous with a side of spicy harissa  
21.95
“Forbidden Chicken” — Organic & natural Chicken Breast stuffed with Laurel Chenel Sonoma goat cheese and wild mushrooms and served over Forbidden Black Rice and Italian sausage with a roasted red grape/shallot salsa  
18.95
La Jolla Cove Burger — One-Half pound “deconstructed” Wagyu Kobe beef burger served with your choice of Gorgonzola or Pepperjack cheese and a host of accompaniments to build your own deluxe burger, with herb fries  
14.95
Cozze alla Pernod — Prince Edward Island black Mussels, white wine, fresh herbs, Pernod and crème fraiche, served with a side of herbed French fries   16.95
 

 

*Denotes a spicy dish
$4.00 Share Charge for all shared entrees and pastas

 

 
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