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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
 
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APPETIZERS
     
Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare—a vocado + cucumber + jalapeño + radishes + sesame oil + balsamic-soy
glaze
 
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Carpaccio di Bue al Gorgonzola— thin-sliced raw filet mignon + arugula + gorgonzola + dijon mustard  
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Vongole alla Victoria— steamed manila clams + garlic + chili flakes + white wine  
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Prosciutto de Parma— black mission fig marmalade + gorgonzola +baby arugula  
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Formagio al Forno— baked brie in phyllo dough + apples + honey-white truffle sauce  
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Calamari Fritti - crispy fried squid + spicy harissa aioli  
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SALADS
 

Insalata Savoiarda— mixed baby greens + grilled pears + gorgonzola + caramelized walnuts + champagne vinaigrette

 
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Insalata Mandarino— boston bibb lettuce + avocado + tangerine + feta + candied almonds + tarragon vinaigrette  
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Insalata Cesare— romaine lettuce + asiago + garlic croutons  
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Tecia di Granchio— warm crab salad + avocado + tomatoes + mango + baby arugula + cucumber + soy-balsamic glaze  
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Pizza
     
Pizza alla Hugo— gorgonzola + caramelized onions + arugula + walnuts  
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Polpetini— “Kobe Beef” Meatballs, roasted tomatoes and garlic, four Italian cheeses  
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Parma— parma prosciutto + fontina + gruyere + arugula + white truffle oil  
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Americano— pepperoni + mozzarella + parmesan + creminis + shiitakes + button mushrooms  
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anyone appearing under the age of 30 must have proof of age to consume alcoholic beverages

PROPRIETORS-VICTORIA & MICHAEL MCGEATH EXECUTIVE CHEF - HUGO LEE

15% gratuity may be added to parties of six or larger
   
     
Pasta
*Linguine Arabiatta— black tiger shrimp + italian bacon + garlic + capers + organic tomatoes + chili flakes
 
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Ravioli d’Aragosta— maine lobster + tomatoes + chive lobster beurre blanc  
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*Spaghetti e Polpetini All’Amatriciana —kobe beef-veal-pork meatballs + spicy tomato sauce + pancetta + garlic + herbs + garlic toast  
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* Mezza Rigate alla Cantadina — rigatoni + spicy eggplant + pancetta + roasted tomatoes + cream + asiago
 
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Ravioli d'Zucca — spinach ravioli + organic butternut squash + crushed amaretti cookies + ricotta + browned butter sauce  
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Cappellini al Pomodoro — organic tomatoes + basil + garlic  
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Macaroni e Formaggi — gruyere + cheddar + provolone + mozzarella + white truffle oil + toasted bread crumbs  
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add grilled free-range chicken breast  
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add main lobster meat  
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House Specialties
     
*Cappa Santa alla Positano — jumbo sea scallops + black tiger shrimp + tomato fettuccine + organic corn + spicy lobster sauce  
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Bistecca Fiorentina — dry aged ribeye steak + garlic + rosemary + smashed fingerling potatoes + cannellini beans + spinach  
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*Tutto Mare alla Diavola — black tiger shrimp + prince edward mussels + clams + calamari + linguine + spicy roasted tomato sauce  
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Filetto al Funghi — 8 oz. dry aged filet mignon + bacon + porcini sauce + Yukon gold whipped potatoes + broccoli + garlic  
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*il gambero di fuoco imbottito — crab-stuffed black tiger shrimp + jalapeño + pancetta + vegetable cous cous + dipping sauce duo  
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Entrees
     
*Tagine d’Agneau — braised moroccan-spiced lamb shank + seasonal vegetables + israeli cous couse + spicy harissa sauce  
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“Forbidden Chicken” — goat cheese-stuffed chicken breast + wild mushrooms + forbidden black rice + italian sausage + grape salsa  
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La Jolla Cove Burger — deconstructed _ lb. wagyu kobe beef burger + gorgonzola OR pepper jack + accompaniments + herb fries  
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Cozze alla Pernod — prince edward mussels + white wine + fresh herbs + pernod + crème fraîche + herb fries  
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*Denotes a spicy dish
$4 Share Charge for all shared entrees + pastas

 

 
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