Our Italian Menu

Crafted with passion in San Diego. Every dish is prepared fresh in our kitchen using authentic techniques and the finest ingredients.

Antipasti

Bruschetta Classica

$14

Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Vegetarian

Calamari Fritti

$18

Lightly fried squid served with lemon aioli and our house marinara.

Burrata e Parma

$22

Creamy burrata cheese with prosciutto di Parma, arugula, and balsamic reduction.

Gluten-Free Option

Pasta

Pesto alla Genovese

$24

Handmade trofie pasta with our signature basil pesto, pine nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Vegetarian Handmade Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

$26

Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper.

Handmade Pasta

Ravioli di Zucca

$28

Butternut squash ravioli with sage butter, toasted walnuts, and amaretti crumbs.

Vegetarian Handmade Pasta

Secondi Piatti

Osso Buco alla Milanese

$42

Braised veal shank with gremolata, served with saffron risotto.

Gluten-Free

Branzino al Forno

$38

Whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass with lemon, herbs, and seasonal vegetables.

Gluten-Free

Pollo alla Cacciatora

$32

Hunter-style chicken braised with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and white wine.

Dolci

Tiramisù Classico

$14

Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.

Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco

$12

Vanilla bean panna cotta with a mixed berry compote.

Gluten-Free

Cannoli Siciliani

$16

Crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and candied orange.

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*Menu items and prices subject to change. Please inform your server of any allergies.

Chef's Seasonal Specials

Experience the flavors of the season with our handcrafted, limited-time creations. Each dish is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients prepared with authentic Italian passion.

Truffle & Wild Mushroom Risotto

Seasonal

Creamy Arborio rice with foraged wild mushrooms, finished with black truffle oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

$28 Available through March

Pan-Seared Branzino

Chef's Pick

Mediterranean sea bass with lemon-caper butter, roasted fennel, and crispy pancetta.

$34 Limited quantity nightly

Blood Orange Panna Cotta

New

Silky vanilla panna cotta with a blood orange compote and almond biscotti crumble.

$12 While citrus lasts

Our specials change with the seasons and market availability. Call ahead to inquire about tonight's features.

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