(organic local produce sourced mainly from BD’s Earth-Trine farm John Fonteyn’s Rio Gozo Farm & local farmers market)

house made soups

Minestra dell’Archeson, roasted butternut squash, lentils, garlic, onion, carrots, celery & greens, topped with pecorino cheese…..14

Zuppa di Pollo e Verdure, roasted chicken, vegetables & greens in house made chicken broth…..17 

Cioppino del Pescatore, fresh catch, scallops, shrimp & fresh clams, splashed with lightly spiced tomato sauce & fresh herbs, simmered in our house made seafood broth….34

artisanal bread

Pane, Olio e Balsamico, artisanal bread, served with italian extra virgin olive oil & our balsamic reduction sauce….4.50

Bruschetta al Pomodoro Fresco, toasted artisanal bread topped with tomatoes, basil & roasted garlic & extra virgin olive oil….17

Crostini Camparona, toasted artisanal bread topped with sauteed mushrooms & shredded pecorino cheese….19

Pate’ su Pan-Tosta’, toasted artisanal bread topped with roasted duck liver & mushroom pate’, finished with torpedo onion & balsamic reduction….16

salads

Insalata Ojai, our local lettuce mix tossed in our house made vinaigrette, topped with pumpkin seeds, avocado...16  (vegan)

Insalata Dorata, butter lettuce tossed in our house made vinaigrette with tomatoes, leeks & capers...16.50  (vegan)

Insalata Zarina, romaine lettuce tossed in our house made tahini dressing topped with apples, crumbled walnuts & toasted pumpkin seeds...18   (vegan)

Insalata Cioxota, arugula, radicchio & beets in vinaigrette topped with feta cheese & drizzled with our balsamic reduction…17.50

Insalata della Vallortola, romaine lettuce in vinaigrette, radishes, fennel, carrots & pumpkin seeds, drizzled with our fresh basil pesto & feta cheese.…18

Insalata Orto-vegano, romaine lettuce in our house made tahini dressing with radishes, fennel, carrots & toasted pumpkin seeds, drizzled with our basil pesto.…18   (vegan)

Insalata Sagittaria, black kale in our vinaigrette topped with roasted butternut squash, finished with feta cheese & toasted pumkin seeds...18

Insalata Ionia, gem lettuce tossed in house made vinaigrette topped with chilled grilled shrimp(6), cucumbers, olives, mint & feta cheese...24

Insalata alla Fonte, arugula in our house vinaigrette topped with shredded pecorino cheese.…16

Insalata Monfenera, local lettuce mix, radicchio & arugula in vinaigrette with fresh tomato & fresh mozzarella, drizzled with our balsamic reduction…18

Insalata all’Amicizia, our local lettuce mix in vinaigrette with oranges, tangerines, fennel, avocado, mediterranean olives & shredded pecorino cheese.…18

Insalata Pra’, our local lettuce mix in vinaigrette, topped with shredded pecorino cheese…15

(add warm shredded chicken breast for salad +6.75)

 (add chilled shredded chicken breast for salad +4)

(add chilled grilled shrimp(6) for salad +8)

caprese

Caprese OMG, slices of fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil, lightly seasoned with sea salt, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & garnished with mediterranean olives…17

California Caprese, slices of fresh tomatoes, avocado & basil, lightly seasoned with sea salt, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & garnished with mediterranean olives…17  (vegan)

Greco Caprese, slices of fresh tomato & cucumber, topped with greek olives, feta cheese & fresh oregano, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & a pinch of sea salt…17

roasted spaghetti squash
(tossed like pasta)

Zucca Adriatica:lightly spiced tomato sauce with mediterranean olives & capers....26  (vegan)

risotto
italian carnaroli rice with
Risotto ai Funghi Stagionali: fresh seasonal mushrooms & parmesan cheese.... 32

Risotto d’Anatra alla Signoressa, roasted duck, saffron & leeks….36

Risotto alla Bonta’ di Mare, fresh catch, scallops, shrimp, fresh tomato & basil….42

house made pappardelle pasta

Casalinghe al Covolo: white house made hand-cut wide pasta ribbons tossed with house braised tender beef & broccoli in tomato sauce with a dash of cream & parmesan...34

Verdelle alla Brentana: green house made hand-cut wide pasta ribbons tossed with shrimp, roasted garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes, fresh tomato & basil...34

Miste al Doxe con Capesante : green & white house made hand-cut wide pasta ribbons mixed in saffron cream sauce with large wild scallops...42

artisanal stuffed pasta

Ravioli Artigianali: artisanal ravioli ask your server about todays selection, topped with browned butter, crispy local sage, grated parmesan & a splash of our tomato sauce (8pc)...32

egg fettuccine/tagliatelle pasta

Fettuccine alla Ezzelina: egg fettuccine tossed in our own bolognese style recipe, house made slow braised ground beef ragout...29

Tagliatelle al Pastore: green(spinach) egg tagliatelle tossed in our house made mint pesto with roasted lamb & topped with feta cheese...29

Paglia e Fieno alla Marittima: green & white egg fettuccine & tagliatelle mixed in brandy-tomato-cream sauce with fresh local catch, clams, scallops, shrimp & arugula...38.50

italian pasta

 choice of Spaghetti or Penne or  Fusilli tossed house made sauces
[sub egg pasta (fettuccine or green tagliatelle) + $ 2]

 (sub spaghetti squash + $ 4)italian pasta

 choice of Spaghetti or Penne or  Fusilli tossed in our house made sauces
[sub egg pasta (fettuccine or green tagliatelle) + $ 2]     (sub spaghetti squash + $ 5)

Sugo di Pomodoro: house made tomato sauce...16.50   (our vegan “marinara sauce”)

Checca: fresh tomatoes & basil, with roasted garlic & olive oil.....17.50  (vegan)

Valverde: house made basil pesto, vegetables, greens & walnuts...22  (our vegan pesto)

Fumo e Fuoco: our spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, smoked mozzarella & oregano...22

Rosa’:our house made tomato/cream sauce (pink sauce ).....19

Putanesca: our spicy tomato sauce with light anchiovy, greek olives & capers ...22

Padernota: tomato/cream sauce with roasted chicken breast & seasonal mushrooms...26

Dante: our spicy tomato sauce, pepperoni(salamino), smoked mozzarella & basil...24

Maserese: our tomato sauce, house made pork sausage, onion & pecorino cheese...24

Refugiana: roasted duck, seasonal mushrooms, fennel & a dash of cream...27

Carbo-Parmese: local free range egg, cream, italian prosciutto & parmesan cheese...27

main course specials

served with sautéed locally grown organic greens, vegetables & roasted gold potatoes
{we can serve your main course “Italian-American style by substitutining your vegetables & potatoes with pasta :
 spaghetti, penne or fusilli, tossed in your choice of these sauces: marinara or alfredo or pesto or butter or olive oil & garlic +5 }
 (no additions or substitutions)

Scorfano al Miel e Mandarin:fresh wild caught pacific rock cod filet with local wild flower honey  fresh local citrus & turmeric butter….37

Halibut alla Dragoncella:fresh wild caught local halibut filet sauteed in white wine, fresh tarragon, lemon & pistachio….48

Coscia d’Anatra: 1 leg & thigh of duck, braised with local wildflower honey, orange, fennel & balsamic reduction….29  (2 legs & thighs….36)

Melanzane alle Mure:roasted eggplant, baked with our house made tomato sauce & smoked mozzarella, finished with italian parmesan cheese….30

Petto di Pollo alla Zia Maria: breaded boneless chicken breast, sautéed with butter & sage...34

Parmigiana OMG: breaded boneless chicken breast, topped with our house made tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & parmesan cheese...38

Lombata di Maiale al Rosmarino: bone-in pork chop roasted with local rosemary, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil….36

Bistecca di Fileto di Manzo: beef tenderloin steak, roasted with local organic sage, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil….49

polenta specials

Bacala’ Fresco della Casa, fresh wild caught pacific rock cod, simmered in olive oil, cream, milk, onions, garlic & capers, served over creamy soft polenta….27

Spessatin: house braised beef, served over creamy soft polenta, topped with parmesan cheese….29

add a side of sautéed greens & vegetables + $ 5

Pizza subject to availability

hand shaped pizza
10’ flatbread made from scratch in house & topped with our favorite ingredients, baked  in our wood burning oven

Pizza Regina Margherita: our house made tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella & basil...21

Pizza Boscaiola, our tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & sauteed fresh seasonal mushrooms...23  

Pizza al Salamino: our tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese & pepperoni (salamino)...22

Pizza Delabala:tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted eggplant, red pepper flakes & basil...22

Pizza Crespanese: tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, housemade pork sausage & oregano…24

Pizza al Portego: our tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & parma prosciutto, finished w/arugula….24

Pizza alla Piavesana, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, herb roasted lamb, olives & basil.…24

Pizza Valvecia: shredded mozzarella cheese, roasted duck & torpedo onion, finished with arugula, drizzled with balsamic reduction….24

Pizza del Bob: our tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, house made pork sausage, italian prosciutto & pepperoni(salamino)….25

Cheese Pizza: topped with our house made tomato sauce & shredded mozzarella cheese...18