Lunch Menu
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Minestrone $7
Italian
Vegetable Soup
Pasta Fagioli $7
Italian
Bean Soup with Pasta
Mozzarella di Bufala alla
Caprese $14
Fresh
Imported Bufala Mozzarella with Basil and Fresh Heirloom Tomato
Fritto
Misto $13
Fried
Squid, Jumbo Shrimp, Cauliflower, Zucchini and Red Pepper
Prosciutto
con Frutta di Stagione $14
Imported
Cured Parma Ham with Seasonal Fruits
Carpaccio
di Bue $14
Cape
Sante $13
Fresh
Sea Scallops sautéed with Garlic and Wine Sauce
Polenta con Funghi Selvatica e
Fontina $13
Polenta with
Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan and Fontina Cheese
Brodetto di Vongole e Cozze
$10
Steamed Clams and Mussels with Julienned Zucchini and
Fresh Tomato
Vongole Gratinate $12
Baked Clams with Herbs and Breadcrumbs
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Insalata
d'Avocado $10
Avocado,
Cherry Tomato, Pearl Mozzarella, Lemon and Olive Oil
Insalata di
Cesare $8
Hearts of Romaine,
Croutons and Traditional Caesar Dressing (with Chicken add $6)
Insalata Mista
$9
Baby
Frisée, Arugula, Belgian Endive with Almonds, Apples, Goat Cheese and Honey Soy Dressing
Insalata
di Pomodori $7
Tomato,
Basil, Oregano, Red Onions, Hearts of Celery, Cannelini Beans and Vinaigrette
Fagiolini con Farro $8
String
Beans with Farro Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Onions, Lemon and Olive Oil
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Panino di Pollo $13
Herb
Flavored Grilled Chicken with Grilled Tomatoes
Panino di Capri
$12
Mozzarella
Sandwich with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Panino con Salsiccia
$12
Grilled
Sausage Sandwich with Fontina Cheese
Panino con Mortadella
$12
Mortadella,
Provolone, Sliced Tomato, Lettuce
All sandwiches are served
with Tuscan Fries or Mixed Greens
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Agnolotti d'Astice $22
Ravioli
filled with Fresh Maine Lobster, with Sherry Fresh Tomato Shrimp Sauce
Farro Penne all'Amatricianna $13
Spelt Penne with
Onions, Pancetta and Fresh Tomato
Fettuccine della Casa $15
Homemade Fettuccine with
Sundried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Gnocchi al Ragu $13
Eggless
Ricotta
Dumplings with Creamy Meat Sauce
Lasagna
alla Bolognese $16
Lasagna with Meat, Bechamel
Sauce and Cheese
Linguine alle Vongole
$16
Linguine with
Fresh Clams in a White Wine Sauce with a Hint of Fresh Tomato
Pappardelle
al Cinghiale $16
Homemade Pappardelle with Wild
Boar Ragu Sauce
Risotto al Quattro Formaggi $18
Arborio Rice with Four-Cheese Sauce
Spaghetti
alla Carbonara $13
Spaghetti
with Pancetta, Onion, Egg Yolk and Pecorino Cheese
Spaghetti Verdi allo Scoglio $19
Spinach Spaghetti with Clams, Mussels,
Shrimp, Calamari and Fresh Tomato
Tortelli di Magro $13
Ricotta and Spinach Tortelli with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Trenette al Pesto $13
Fettuccine-type Pasta with Fresh Pesto Sauce
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Piccata di Vitello $26
Veal Scalloppine with
White Wine, Lemon and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Pollo Ruspante alla Diavola $24
Free Range Chicken Breast,
Bread Crumbs, Pancetta, Dijon Mustard,
Cayenne Pepper. drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar, served with Caramelized Pearl Onions
Spezzatino d'Agnello $25
Braised
Lamb Shoulder Stew over Polenta
Salsiccie e Peperoni $15
Sausage
and Bell Peppers with Tomato and Onion Sauce
Grigliata Mista $26
Grilled
Shrimp and Scallops flavored with Garlic and Rosemary, with 3-color Roasted
Peppers
Salmone alla Erbe $27
Herb
Flavored
King Salmon, grilled, with Honey Sautéed Carrots
Sogliola dell'Adriatico M.P.
Dover Sole with Butter,
Lemon, Parsley and sautéed Asparagus
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Asparagi
alla Milanese $8
Baked Fresh Asparagus with Butter
and Parmesan Cheese
Patate
alla Toscana $4
Pan
Fried
Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Piselli
al Prosciutto $5
Peas
with Cooked Ham and Onions
Spinaci
$6
Sautéed
Spinach with Olive Oil
Zucchini Fritti $8
Fried
Zucchini
Chef - Emilio Bertoli
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7811 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla CA 92037 |