Walnut Creek Menus
Zuppa e Insalata
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ZUPPA DI ZUCCA | VEGETARIAN |
butternut squash & potato soup with sage & onions; topped with grana padano cheese crouton
cup $10
bowl $11
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INSALATA INVERNALE | VEGETARIAN |
frisee, radicchio & endive salad with toasted walnuts, red grapes & gorgonzola cheese; champagne vinaigrette
$15
Secondi
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TACCHINO ARROSTO TRADIZIONALE
roasted turkey breast with traditional bread stuffing, cranberry sauce & turkey gravy; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts
children (12 & under) $17
adults $30
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PROSCIUTTO COTTO ALL’ANANAS
baked hickory-smoked ham with grilled fresh pineapple & honey mustard sauce; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts
children (12 & under) $17
adults $30
Dolce
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TORTA DI ZUCCA CON GELATO
traditional pumpkin pie with vanilla gelato & caramel sauce; garnished with whipped cream, sliced strawberry & mint
$13
Four-Course Menu
Adults $59 | Children (12 & Under) $25-
ZUPPA DI ZUCCA | VEGETARIAN |
butternut squash & potato soup with sage & onions; topped with grana padano cheese crouton
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INSALATA INVERNALE | VEGETARIAN |
frisee, radicchio & endive salad with toasted walnuts, red grapes & gorgonzola cheese; champagne vinaigrette
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TACCHINO ARROSTO TRADIZIONALE | FAMILY STYLE |
roasted turkey breast with traditional bread stuffing, cranberry sauce & turkey gravy; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts
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TORTA DI ZUCCA CON GELATO
traditional pumpkin pie with vanilla gelato & caramel sauce; garnished with whipped cream, sliced strawberry & mint
Vini
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CASTELLO DELLA SALA `BRAMÌTO´ CHARDONNAY
aromas of white flower blossoms & chamomile ~ flavors of golden apple & pineapple ~ beautiful minerality, freshness & elegance
glass $15
quartino $22
bottle $58
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PIAN DELLE VIGNE ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
aromas & flavors of strawberry, cherry & blood orange are interwoven with notes of balsamic, eucalyptus & tobacco ~ long, silky finish
glass $19
quartino $28
bottle $75
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GUADO AL TASSO `IL BRUCIATO´ RED BLEND
a luxurious blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot & syrah ~ aromas & flavors of black currants, violets & tobacco ~ full-bodied & supple with mouthfeel
glass $20
quartino $29
bottle $78
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WINE FLIGHT
enjoy three half-glass pours of these Marchesi Antinori estate wines
$23
Additional Items Available Thanksgiving Day
antipasti
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CALAMARETTI FRITTI
deep fried baby squid | spicy marinara sauce
$22
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BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: funghi tartufati | roasted cherry tomatoes | pesto & burrata
$17
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CARPACCIO*
piedmontese beef | grana padano | capers | wild arugula | lemon olive oil
$19
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CESTINO DEL PANE (serves 4)
fresh baked bread | extra-virgin olive oil | balsamic vinegar
$4
add roasted tomato spread & mixed olives $4
minestra e insalate
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MINESTRONE DI VERDURE | VEGAN |
seasonal vegetable soup
cup $12
bowl $13
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INSALATA CESARINA
romaine lettuce | grana padano | croutons housemade caesar dressing
$18
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INSALATA BIETOLE
organic red & gold beets | wild arugula | toasted walnuts goat cheese | red wine vinaigrette
$19
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add to any insalata
chicken $15
salmon* $16
shrimp $16
pasta fresca
fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available-
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato sauce | grana padano
$27
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FUSILLONI
large corkscrew pasta | roasted tomato sauce | burrata
$25
add chicken $14
add salmon* $15
add shrimp $15
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TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
egg pasta ribbons | traditional meat ragu | grana padano
$28
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LINGUINE MARE CHIARO
thin pasta | clams | mussels | shrimp | scallops roasted cherry tomato sauce | crushed red pepper | white wine
$36
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CASARECCE AL PESTO E POLLO
short pasta twists | chicken breast | sundried tomatoes traditional pesto cream sauce
$33
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RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA
butternut squash & walnut ravioli | brown butter sage sauce vellutata sauce | crispy sage | walnuts
$28
griglia
authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill-
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA*
grilled norwegian salmon | lemon | extra-virgin olive oil sautéed spinach | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$40
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POLLO AI FUNGHI
chicken breast | mixed mushrooms | marsala wine sauce grilled asparagus | mashed potatoes
$37
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BRANZINO LIVORNESE*
mediterranean seabass fillet | roasted tomatoes | olive & caper sauce broccolini | baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$50
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FILETTO AL VINO ROSSO*
grilled beef tenderloin | red wine reduction sauce | mushrooms sliced potatoes & onions
$55
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GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTO*
fish fillet | scallops | prawns | lemon-olive oil sauce | broccolini baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$43
*Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
antipasti
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CALAMARETTI FRITTI
deep fried baby squid | spicy marinara sauce
$22
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BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: funghi tartufati | roasted cherry tomatoes | pesto & burrata
$16
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RICOTTINA AFFUMICATA
cherry wood smoked fresh ricotta | rosemary honey | toasted almonds | grilled ciabatta
$15
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ARANCINI CON CREMA DI PISTACCHIO
saffron carnaroli rice | fontina | pistachio crema
$17
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POLIPO CON PATATE
grilled octopus | celery | cherry tomatoes | red onions | potatoes | lemon olive oil
$22
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BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO
burrata | prosciutto di parma | arugula | grilled ciabatta | basil olive oil
$19
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POLPETTINE
beef meatballs | tomato sauce | fresh ricotta
$20
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CARPACCIO*
piedmontese beef | grana padano | capers | wild arugula | lemon olive oil
$19
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CAVOLFIORI
roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
$16
vegan
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GNOCCHI GRATINATI
housemade potato dumplings | truffled mushrooms cream sauce | grana padano
$16
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CAVOLETTI ARROSTITI
brussels sprouts | caramelized onions | bacon | balsamic glaze
$16
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CESTINO DEL PANE (serves 4)
fresh baked bread | extra-virgin olive oil | balsamic vinegar
$4
add roasted tomato spread & mixed olives $4
pasta fresca
fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available-
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato sauce | grana padano
$23
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FUSILLONI
large corkscrew pasta | roasted tomato sauce | burrata
$22
add chicken $14
add salmon* $15
add shrimp $15
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GNOCCHI ALLA FRIULANA
housemade potato dumplings | italian sausage | mushrooms tomato-cream sauce | grana padano
$27
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TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
egg pasta ribbons | traditional meat ragu | grana padano
$24
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LINGUINE MARE CHIARO
thin pasta | clams | mussels | shrimp | scallops | roasted cherry tomato sauce | crushed red pepper | white wine
$33
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CASARECCE AL PESTO E POLLO
short pasta twists | chicken breast | sundried tomatoes | traditional pesto cream sauce
$31
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LASAGNA FERRARESE
pasta sheets | meat ragu | porcini mushrooms | grana padano | béchamel
$28
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RAVIOLI ZUCCA
butternut squash & walnut ravioli | brown butter sage sauce vellutata sauce | crispy sage | walnuts
$28
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RAVIOLI BRASATO NORCINA
braised short rib ravioli | porcini mushrooms | grana padano-cream sauce
$32
minestra e insalate
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MINESTRONE DI VERDURE | VEGAN |
seasonal vegetable soup
cup $11
bowl $12
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INSALATA DEL FORNAIO
lettuce mix | grana padano | croutons | house vinaigrette
$15
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INSALATA CESARINA
romaine lettuce | grana padano | croutons | housemade caesar dressing
$15
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INSALATA BIETOLE
organic red & gold beets | wild arugula | toasted walnuts goat cheese | red wine vinaigrette
$15
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CAPRESE TRADIZIONALE
vine-ripened tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | basil mixed olives | basil olive oil
$16
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INSALATA REGINA
wild arugula | couscous | avocado | tomatoes | red onions | capers | raisins | lemon-olive oil dressing
$15
vegan
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INSALATA DI PERE
roasted pears | baby lettuces | seedless red grapes | gorgonzola | pecans | pomegranate dressing
$15
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add to any insalata
chicken $14
salmon* $15
shrimp $15
pizza
thin-crust pizza using housemade dough-
MARGHERITA
mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
$20
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CALZONE APERTO
open calzone | mortadella with pistachios | baby wild arugula burrata | pistachio pesto
$21
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CALABRESE
spicy salame | gorgonzola | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano
$22
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CRISTINA
fresh mozzarella | prosciutto di parma | grana padano | mushrooms | wild arugula | white truffle oil
$23
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FRADIAVOLA
mozzarella | italian sausage | tomato sauce | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | spicy peperoncino
$22
griglia
authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill-
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA*
grilled norwegian salmon | lemon | extra-virgin olive oil | sautéed spinach | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$38
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POLLO TOSCANO
free-range rosemary chicken | broccolini | baby carrots mashed potatoes
$34
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POLLO AI FUNGHI
chicken breast | mixed mushrooms | marsala wine sauce grilled asparagus | mashed potatoes
$35
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BRANZINO LIVORNESE*
mediterranean seabass fillet | roasted tomatoes | olive & caper sauce broccolini | baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$46
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GAMBERONI E CAPESANTE*
seared scallops & prawns | lobster cream sauce | venere risotto micro arugula
$44
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FILETTO AL VINO ROSSO*
grilled beef tenderloin | red wine reduction sauce | mushrooms | sliced potatoes & onions
$55
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GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTO*
fish fillet | scallops | prawns | salmon | lemon-olive oil sauce | broccolini baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
$41
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SCALOPPINE AL LIMONE*
veal | white wine | capers | lemon sauce | sautéed spinach mashed potatoes
$42
*Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Happy Hour
Available in the Bar Area
MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-6PM
BEVANDE
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BIRRE
ITALIAN & DOMESTIC BEER SELECTIONS
$6
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VINI
ITALIAN & LOCAL WINE SELECTIONS
$7
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BOLZANO BLIZZARD
empress 1908 indigo gin | blue curaçao ginger syrup | cream
$8
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CANDY CANE LANE
hanson organic espresso vodka cold brew | cream | peppermint
$8
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MERRY MULE
tito’s handmade vodka | ginger beer housemade cranberry syrup | lime
$8
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‘TWAS THE NIGHT
tito’s handmade vodka | cointreau | owen’s sparkling cranberry housemade cinnamon syrup | lemon
$8
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SORRENTO KING
templeton rye whiskey | fernet-branca | vanilla | orange peel | oak wood smoke top
$8
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MARGARITA ITALIANO
herradura silver tequila | lucano limoncello | cointreau | mango purée | lime
$8
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TUSCAN LEMONADE
conciere vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
$8
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KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED
redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | luxardo cherry
$8
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TIKI TAORMINA
don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
$8
ANTIPASTI & PIZZA
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CALAMARETTI FRITTI
deep fried baby squid | spicy marinara sauce
$13
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BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: funghi tartufati | roasted cherry tomatoes | pesto & burrata
$9
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CAVOLFIORI
roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
$10
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POLPETTINE
beef meatballs | tomato sauce | fresh ricotta
$12
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CAVOLETTI ARROSTITI
brussels sprouts | caramelized onions | bacon | balsamic glaze
$10
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ARANCINI CON CREMA DI PISTACCHIO
saffron carnaroli rice | fontina | pistachio crema
$10
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PIZZA MARGHERITA
mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
$12
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PIZZA FRADIAVOLA
mozzarella | italian sausage | tomato sauce | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | spicy peperoncino
$13
Dolci
ricette tradizionali
desserts crafted from traditional italian family recipes-
TIRAMISÙ
ladyfingers | mascarpone | espresso | rum | cocoa powder
$14
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TORTA DI FORMAGGIO
cheesecake | mixed berries | graham cracker crust | strawberry compote
$15
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VULCANO
warm chocolate cake | creamy center | caramel sea salt gelato
$15
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BUDINO DI PANE ALLA BANANA E NUTELLA
warm bread pudding | hazelnut chocolate | frangelico liqueur | banana | pecans | vanilla gelato
$15
gelati
desserts created with italian gelato-
AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ
espresso | vanilla gelato | whipped cream
$14
make it boozy ~ add your choice of digestivi or liquori $6
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SPUMONE GELATO
strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato | cherries | chocolate chips | pistachios | raspberry & chocolate sauce
$15
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GELATI MISTI
dark chocolate gelato | vanilla gelato | strawberry sorbet
$14
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SCOOP OF GELATO
vanilla | dark chocolate | caramel sea salt | amarena cherry | strawberry sorbet
each $9
cocktail dolci
the perfetto cocktail to finish the meal-
DOLCETINI
skrewball peanut butter whiskey | baileys irish cream | dekuyper dark crème de cacao
$13
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ICED TIRAMISÙ
selvarey chocolate rum | dekuyper white crème de cacao | rumchata freshly brewed espresso | amaretto whipped cream
$15
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CREMONCELLO
baileys irish cream | lucano limoncello | disaronno amaretto | lavender
$15
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EGGNOG
a non-alcoholic holiday classic
$8
make it boozy ~ add your choice of our house rum or brandy $3
Signature Cocktails
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COMO SPRITZ
botanist islay dry gin | fiorente elderflower liqueur |villa sandi prosecco english cucumber | lemon
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SORRENTO KING
templeton rye whiskey| fernet-branca | vanilla | orange peel | oak wood smoke top
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MARGARITA ITALIANO
herradura silver tequila | lucano limoncello | cointreau | mango purée | lime
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TUSCAN LEMONADE
conciere vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
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KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED
redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | bitters | luxardo cherry
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TIKI TAORMINA
don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
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ESPRESSO MARTINI
absolut vanilia vodka | hazelnut purée | freshly brewed espresso | caffè borghetti espresso liqueur
holiday specialties
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BOLZANO BLIZZARD
empress 1908 gin | blue curaçao | ginger syrup | cream
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CANDY CANE LANE
hanson’s organic espresso vodka | cold brew | cream | peppermint
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MERRY MULE
tito’s handmade vodka | ginger beer | housemade cranberry syrup | lime
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TWAS THE NIGHT
tito’s handmade vodka | cointreau | owen’s sparkling cranberry housemade cinnamon syrup | lemon
LISTA DEI VINI
a sparkling salute!
bubbles for every occasion, from crisp & fruity to toasty & nutty-
VILLA SANDI
Prosecco | Treviso
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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MEDICI ERMETE
Lambrusco Secco | Emilia Romagna
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
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SARACCO
Moscato d’Asti | Piemonte
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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PIPER SONOMA
Brut | Sonoma County
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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TAITTINGER ‘BRUT LA FRANÇAISE’
Brut Champagne | Reims, France
bottle $110
crisp & zesty whites
listed from light & crisp to fuller-bodied with more texture-
IL FORNAIO
Pinot Grigio | Trentino
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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SANTA MARGHERITA
Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige
bottle $60
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BANFI ` LA PRINCIPESSA´
Gavi | Piemonte
bottle $48
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BORGO CONVENTI
Friulano | Collio
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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ST. SUPÉRY
Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley
glass $17
9oz $25
bottle $66
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BANSHEE
Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
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HONIG
Sauvignon Blanc | Napa County
bottle $60
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TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO
Vermentino | Bolgheri DOC
bottle $58
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LA CAPRANERA
Falanghina | Campania
bottle $50
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DONNAFUGATA ‘ANTHÌLIA’
Vino Bianco | Sicilia DOC
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
classic california chardonnay
listed from lean to rich & creamy in style-
IL FORNAIO
Chardonnay | Mendocino
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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CHALK HILL
Chardonnay | Russian River
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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FRANK FAMILY
Chardonnay | Carneros
glass $20
9oz $29
bottle $78
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FAR NIENTE
Chardonnay | Napa Valley
$120
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ROMBAUER
Chardonnay | Carneros
bottle $87
coming up rosé
pairs perfectly with insalate & seafood-
DONNA LAURA ` ALI´
Rosé of Sangiovese | Toscana
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
perfect reds for pizza & pasta
these italian reds are a perfect match for tomato-based dishes-
TORNATORE
Etna Rosso | Sicilia
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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MICHELE CHIARLO ` IL PRINCIPE´
Nebbiolo | Langhe
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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COLOSI
Nero d’Avola | Sicilia DOC
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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CARLETTO
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo | Abruzzo
bottle $50
under the tuscan sun
these world-famous reds are listed from earthy with bright acidity to robust & opulent ~ take a trip to tuscany!-
IL FORNAIO
Chianti Classico | Toscana
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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TENUTA DI NOZZOLE
Chianti Classico Riserva | Greve in Chianti
bottle $70
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TENUTA PIAN DELLE VIGNE
Rosso di Montalcino | Montalcino
bottle $75
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CAMIGLIANO
Brunello di Montalcino | Montalcino
bottle $110
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GAJA CA’ MARCANDA ‘PROMIS’́
Super Tuscan | Toscana (Bolgheri - Bibbona)
bottle $120
purely pinot
listed from refined & nuanced to fruit-driven & expressive-
FLOWERS
Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast
bottle $108
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BAILEYANA
Pinot Noir | Edna Valley
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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DAVIS BYNUM
Pinot Noir | Russian River
glass $18
9oz $26
bottle $70
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BERNARDUS
Pinot Noir | Santa Lucia Highlands
bottle $74
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SEA SUN
Pinot Noir | California
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
riveting red blends
big, bold & off the beaten path-
POGGIO AL TESORO ‘MEDITERRA’
Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Bolgheri
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
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THE PRISONER
Red Blend | California
bottle $108
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MARIETTA CELLARS ` CHRISTO´
Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Viognier | North Coast
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
california dreaming
classic california reds ~ listed from lush to bold-
J. LOHR ` LOS OSOS´
Merlot | Paso Robles
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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BONANZA BY CAYMUS
Cabernet Sauvignon | California
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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COPPOLA `DIRECTOR’S CUT´
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
glass $17
9oz $25
bottle $66
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DAOU
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
glass $19
9oz $28
bottle $74
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STAGS’ LEAP WINERY
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
bottle $128
$25 CORKAGE, LIMIT TWO 750ML BOTTLES PER TABLE
reserve wines
elevate your senses-
IL MOLINO DI GRACE ` IL MARGONE´
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione | Panzano in Chianti
bottle $105
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TENUTA ROCCA
Barolo | Monforte d’Alba
bottle $120
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MARCHESI ANTINORI ` TIGNANELLO´
Super Tuscan | Toscana IGT
bottle $312
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TOMMASI
Amarone | Valpolicella Classico
bottle $135
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ST. SUPÉRY ` ÉLU´
Bordeaux Blend | Napa Valley
bottle $150
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CAYMUS VINEYARDS
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
bottle $203
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SILVER OAK
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
bottle $182