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Il Fornaio Carmel's Wine Dinner

Join us at Il Fornaio Carmel for our Caymus/Wagner Vineyards Wine Dinner featuring a five-course Italian feast with premium wine pairings hosted by Chef Gabriel Rodriguez.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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Stuzzichini

Prosciutto con Asparagi Crema
Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto & cream cheese 

Arancini con Crema di Pistacchio 
Saffron carnaroli risotto with fontina & pistachio créma

Bomboloni Tartufo
Wood-oven fired pizza balls tossed with white truffle oil, sage & pecorino cheese

 
Paired with: 2022 Villa Sandi, Prosecco, Treviso

Insalata

Insalata con Fruitta d’Bosco
Fennel, pomegranate, green apple & champagne vinaigrette; topped with micro greens
Paired with: 2023 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa


Primi

Lasagna con Ragu d’Anatra
Housemade lasagna with duck ragu, Grana Padano, mushrooms, mozzarella & Umbrian cheese
Paired with: 2022 Caymus-Suisun Red blend, Suisun Valley

Secondi

(guest choice of)

Ippoglosso con Salsa Bianca
Halibut, prawns & scallops in a beurre blanc sauce; served with parsnip puree & candied carrots
Paired with: 2022 Mer Soliel Chardonnay Reserva, Monterey County

or

Osso Bucco alla Milanese 
Grass-fed veal shank braised with seasonal root vegetables; served with saffron risotto
Paired with: 2022 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 


Dolci

Crema al Doppio Gusto 
Fennel-infused custard topped with caramelized chocolate
Paired with: Querceto Vin Santo, NV

$150 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Ocean Avenue at Monte Verde St., Carmel-by-the-Sea
Limited availability ~ Call (831) 622-5100  to make your reservation today