ZAGAT - 24 across the board!

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Zagat Ratings

Food: 24
Decor: 24
Service: 24 
A “welcoming” “escape” from the “tourist hot zone” of Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, this expensive Northern Italian specializes in “amazing”, “authentic” dishes of the Lake Como region served along an “extensive” wine list; add in a “cozy atmosphere” and “down-home Italian hospitality” and it’s an “all-around wonderful experience.”

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New Year's Eve Gala, Welcome 2013!

Join us in welcoming 2013!

“BURSTING WITH BUBBLES”

5-Course Dinner with Party Merriment, DJ & Dancing to Bring in the New Year!

INSALATA CALDA DI CROSTACEI E FUNGHI CON ZENZERO

Warm Lobster & Scallop Medallions, Portobello Mushroom, Baby Frisee, Fresh Ginger Dressing

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TORTELLINI INVERNALI IN SALSA DI CAVOLO

Housemade Tortellini, Celery Root-Ricotta-Truffle Stuffing, Savoy Cabbage Sauce

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INVOLTINO DI STORIONE ALLE ERBE E CAVOLO VIOLA

Baked Oregon Sturgeon Rolled with Herbs & Purple Kale, Topped with Salmon Roe, Sparkling Prosecco Reduction

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BRASATO DI CERVO AL TARTUFO NERO

Barolo Braised New Zealand Venison with Brunoise Vegetables, Black Truffle Shavings, Multi-Color Polenta

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GANACHE AL CIOCCOLATO E NOCCIOLE CON CASTAGNE

Dark Chocolate Ganache with Hazelnut Crumble, Caramel Sauce, Chestnut Bonbons

$89 per person with glass of sparkling!

Christmas 2012! Open 11:30am-10:30pm

Cena di Natale “Christmas Supper”

Monday & Tuesday, December 24th & 25th, 2012

Galantina di Faraona

Chilled, “Terrine-Style” All-Natural Guinea Hen Breast, Pistachio-Pinenut Stuffing, Micro Greens, Tangerine Wedges (à la carte…16)

WINE: CHARDONNAY, FERRARI CARANO, ‘10

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Cappelletti di Cappone in Brodo

Housemade Capon Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Consommé, Grana Padana (à la carte…19)

WINE: SUPER TUSCAN, LUCENTE, ‘09

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Pagello al Melograno

Braised New Zealand Red Snapper, Pomegranate Sauce, Purple Potato Purée (à la carte…29)

WINE: PINOT NOIR, CHALONE VINEYARDS, 10

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Filetto di Vitello con Tartufo Nero

Roasted & Sliced Veal Tenderloin, Black Truffle Sauce, Spiced Fruit Chutney, Roasted Root Vegetables

(à la carte…32)

WINE: NEBBIOLO, PIZZULLI VINEYARDS, ‘09

Three-Course Tasting Menu…49  (Choice of Snapper or Veal)

Four-Course Tasting Menu…62

Wine Tasting Program…22

We also recommend you finish your holiday meal with our special dessert…

Pandoro e Zabaglione al Prosecco e Lamponi

Traditional Italian Sweet Bread, Powdered Sugar, Prosecco-Passion Fruit Sabayon, Fresh Raspberries…11

For our special Christmas Menu, we incorporated fresh items from our local farmers including Jaime Farm, Weiser Farm, JJ Lone Daughter Ranch, Wong, Thao and Maggie’s 

November Morso della Bestia - Suckling Pig!

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 29 November 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal featuring whole animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes. The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include a 5-course dinner featuring the whole animal with house wine to enjoy.

This month’s menu features:

Milk-fed Suckling Pig

Antipasto

Roasted & Chilled Pork Loin, Shredded Horseradish, Market Mixed Greens, Garlic Dressing

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Primo

“Tasta Sale” Spiced Ground Pork, Himalayan Pink Salt, Rigatoni

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Piatto di Mezzo

Pork Shoulder, Shitake, Portobello, Porcini, Farro “Mantecato”

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Secondo

“Porchetta” Slow-Cooked Whole Pig, Deboned & Flavored with Fennel Pollen,

Baby Carrots & Pink Lady Apples

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Dolce

Organic Vanilla Gelato, Plum Compote

Featured Farms: Coleman, Wong, Weiser, Organic Pastures, Thao

$39 per person

including 5 course dinner (not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservations: (310) 451-3525

Thanksgiving 2012!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, 22 November 2012

Zuppa di Cipolle con Crostino di Formaggio

Market Onion Soup, Provolone Crostino Top (à la carte...10)
WINE: SAUVIGNON BLANC, WHITE OAK, ‘10

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Ravioli di Fontina in Salsa di Rafano

Housemade Fontina Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Horseradish Sauce (à la carte…19)

WINE: ROSE, ADORNO, ‘10

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Coda di Rospo con Pancetta Affumicata

Roasted Monkfish Medallions Wrapped in Smoked Pancetta,

Stewed Savoy Cabbage & Cannelini Beans (à la carte…28)

WINE: CHARDONNAY, FERRARI CARANO, ‘09

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Tacchino Ripieno di Castagne e Salsicce

Roasted Turkey Roulade, Toasted Chestnut-Italian Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Compote,

Tricolor Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Sautéed Green Beans (à la carte…28)

WINE: PINOT NOIR, CHALONE VINEYARDS, ‘09

THREE-COURSE…49

(CHOICE OF MONKFISH OR TURKEY)

FOUR-COURSE…59

WINE-TASTING PROGRAM…18

(NOT INCLUDING TAX OR GRATUITY)

We also recommend to finish your Thanksgiving feast with our special dessert...

Crostata di Zucca

Housemade Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Gelato, Caramel Sauce…10

Call today for reservations, seating is limitied! (310) 451-3525

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LOCANDA DEL LAGO

REVIEWED BY JOAN PINE

With little lights twinkling outside and hunter green awnings on the wrap-around patio, LOCANDA DEL LAGO, located on the 3rd Street Promenade, is hosting a special dinner.

J.D., the Maitre’d, a most pleasant man, sporting a summer colored yellow and orange bow tie, brought us to our table. It was a big, wooden community table with various guests and now, new friends, seated all around.
This was a special evening at LOCANDA DEL LAGO (locanda means inn), describing the little hotels in Italy around the famed Lake Como area. We were here not only to be invited for the last Thursday of the Month, the Morso della Beastia, “Bite of the Beast,” but also their special Locanda dell’Isola Comacina, a very special five-course menu for $42 a person.

This is the best deal in the city. The food was outstanding, the service was unobtrusive, the ambiance was charming and the community table experience was extraordinary.

Chef Gianfranco Minuz, just walks out the front door to the Wednesday and Saturday Santa Monica farmers markets. All of the food here is hand picked, fresh and healthy. Bread is always welcome and is a great starter. The bread was hot and the oil was fragrant and appetizing.

All of us at the table started with the heirloom tomato, served simply with Meyer lemon and calabrian oregano, presented on a round white plate; it was picture perfect, and also very tasty!

Each course was served alone, so that now we were ‘just’ served vegetables. J.D. brought out a platter of ‘farmers market veggies.’ There were turnips, beets, cauliflower, eggplant, fingerling potatoes, zucchini and much more.

The fish course was next and I have never seen such a large trout, a steelhead trout to be exact. Again, that was the only item on our plates, so that we could give it our total attention. It was grilled and perfectly seasoned with just lemon and salt.

At each course, the plates were cleared and new service was provided. They also served unlimited house carafes of red or white table wines for $18, or wine pairings are also available.

Of course, the next course was chicken and worth waiting for. The roasted free-range chicken “al Mattone,” was moist and savory. It was roasted on a hot brick and then another hot brick was placed on top, It was done – and done right!

Vanilla (home made) Gelato over blood oranges and laced with orange liqueur was the last item from the menu – except for the GROLLA – the traditional drink of the Isola to ward off evil spirits. With this drink on the table -- no evil spirits would dare come near here! They served this drink in a special ceramic bowl with spouts for drinking. Liquor was poured in and then ignited...and a good time was had by all.
Located on the 3rd Street Promenade, LOCANDA DEL LAGO boasts of longevity having been in the same place for 21 years. Lunch is served Monday-Saturday from 11:30 to 4:00 pm , dinner, daily from 4-11 pm and brunch is served, Sunday 10:30 to 4 pm. For reservations call 310 451 3525 or go online to www.lagosantamonica.com

Morso della Bestia - Niman Ranch Lamb!

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 29 November 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a communal meal featuring animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes. The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.

This month’s menu features:

Niman Ranch Lamb

www.nimanranch.com/lamb

Antipasto

Trio of Flavors: Lamb Liver Pâté, Juniper Berry Essence;

Lamb Tenderloin Carpaccio, Balsamic Reduction

Lamb Belly Salad, Red Onion, Mustard Dressing, Baby Arugula
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Primo

Lamb Head/Neck, Leek, Black Wild Rice, Lamb Consommé

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Piatto di Mezzo

Lamb Shoulder Ravioli, Roasted Garlic-Savoy Cabbage Sauce

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Secondo

Roasted Lamb Leg Carved Tableside, Fruit & Mustard Seed Compote, Sweet Potato Purée

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Dolce

Caramelized Pink Lady Apple, Pink Lady Mousse

Featured Farms: Garcia, Friendly Farm’s, Coleman, Weiser, JJ Lone Ranch, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s

five course menu…42  (not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

November ~ Suckling Pig

Morso della Bestia - Guinea Hen

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 27 September 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host

a communal meal featuring animal roasts

and traditional, rustic dishes.

The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include

a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.

This month’s menu features:
Guinea Hen

Antipasto

Guinea Hen Thigh Confit, Red Cabbage Salad, Mustard Seed Sauce

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Primo

Classic Bread Soup, Hen Offals, Parmesan, Broth

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Piatto di Mezzo

Sautéed Guinea Hen Leg, Wing & Liver, Creamy Risotto, Blackberry

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Secondo

Roasted Guinea Hen Breast, Wild Mushrooms, Bulgur Wheat

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Dolce

Hazelnut Parfait

Featured Farms: Coleman, Weiser, JJ Lone Ranch, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s

five course menu…42
(not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required.

Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

(310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

October ~ Lamb

November ~ Suckling Pig

August Morso della Bestia Menu - ISOLA COMACINA 8/30/12

On Thursday, August 30, starting at 7 p.m., we will transport guests to Lake Como’s famed Locanda dell’Isola Comacina with a five-course menu inspired by the enchanted Italian island’s celebrated meal ($42 per person, not including tax and gratuity).

As a special edition of the restaurant’s monthly Morso della Bestia (or “Bite of the Beast”) whole-animal dinner series, Executive Chef Gianfranco Minuz will incorporate locally sourced seafood and poultry—coupled with produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market —into the traditional Locanda dell’Isola Comacina menu, which has been served for over 50 years to diners traveling by boat to experience the simple, unadulterated preparations of the Bellagio region. To cap off the meal, Locanda del Lago will also introduce the island’s “evil-dispensing” ritual, a hot drink of coffee and liqueur alleged to offer protection from a storied curse that is believed to haunt Lake Como’s picturesque dining destination.

ISOLA COMACINA MENU

8.30.12

Stuzzichini
Market Heirloom Tomato, Meyer Lemon, Calabrian Oregano

Antipasti Vari

Lake Specialty Appetizers and Market Vegetable Assortment

Piatto di Pesce

Whole Arctic Char Deboned Tableside, Lemon, Maldon Salt

Piatto di Gallina

Roasted Free-Range Chicken “al Mattone,” Market Greens

Dolce

Vanilla Gelato, Blood Orange, Orange Liqeuer

Grolla - traditional drink of the Isola to ward off evil spirits

Morso della Bestia - ISOLA COMACINA

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 30 August 2012

The last Thursday of every, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal “Bite of the Beast” featuring animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes.

This month, we change the format a little to replicate the bountiful feast served at Isola Comacina in the heart of Lake Como! Dine with us as we enjoy the flavors of the local farmers’ market prepared with recipes from the lake region of Northern Italy. Don’t miss the Isola Comacina after-dinner “evil dispelling” ritual.

Stuzzichino

Market Heirloom Tomato, Meyer Lemon, Calabrian Oregano

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Antipasti Vari

Lake Specialty Appetizers and Market Vegetable Assortment

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Piatto di Pesce

Whole Arctic Char Deboned Tableside, Lemon, Maldon Salt

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Piatta di Gallina

Roasted Free-Range Chicken “al Mattone,” Market Greens

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Dolce

Vanilla Gelato, Blood Orange, Orange Liqeuer

Grolla - traditional drink of the Isola to ward off evil spirits

Featured Farms: JJ Lone Ranch, Coleman, Weiser, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s, Garcia, Summer Harvest

five course menu…42

unlimited house carafes of typical red & white table wines of the lake…18

other wine pairings also available $30+

(not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservations please call: (310) 451-3525

Summer grilling on our patio! Wednesdays 12-3/5-7

Every Wednesday from 12-3 and 5-7 throughtout the summer!

GRILLED TO ORDER “SPIADINI” SKEWERS

VEGETABLE…5

Zucchini, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Tomato

Farms: Wong, Gloria, Fairview Garden, Wong

MEAT…7

Tamarind Marinated Flat Iron Steak, Red Onion, Italian Sausage, Fennel, Herb Marinated Chicken

Farms: Rock Canyon, Weiser, Carpenter

SEAFOOD…8

Scottish Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Tiger Shrimp, Calamari, Meyer Lemon

Farms: JJ Lone Ranch Daughter, Gloria

DESSERT…6

Grilled White Peach, Vanilla Gelato, Strawberry Sauce

Farms: Summer Harvest, Pudwill, Organic Pastures

“PIADINA” ITALIAN WRAP…ADD 2

SAUCES AVAILABLE (Aurora, Arrabbiata, Pesto, Jalapeno Aioli)

Dine LA is back!

Come join us for Dine LA!

Two-Course Tasting Menu…20

Wine Pairing…10

To begin, choose from:

Burrata  e Pomodoro - Market Heirloom Tomato, Local Burrata Cheese, Tomatillo Compote

WINE: PROSECCO BRUT, LA FORNARINA

Carpacciodi Manzo - Thinly Sliced Raw Niman Ranch Filet Mignon,

Mustard Aioli, Watercress Salad, Meyer Lemon Confit

WINE: ROSÉ DI BARDOLINO, CHIARETTO, ‘10

Crema di Granturco con Granchio - Purée of Market Sweet Corn Soup, Dungeness Crab

WINE: FRASCATI, FONTANA CANDIDA, ‘10

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Followed by choice of:

Amburghese - Grilled Seafood Burger (Scottish di Pesce Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Striped Bass),

Aurora Sauce, Sautéed Zucchini, Micchetta Roll, Market Greens

WINE: CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, NOZZOLE

Risotto di Funghi - Parmesan Risotto, Wild Mushrooms-Porcini, Shitake, Portobello & Champignon

WINE: PRIMITIVO, POGGIO BASSO

Paillard di Maiale alla Milanese - Pounded & Breaded Pork Tenderloin, Sautéed Red & Gold Pepper Julienne, Arugula Salad

WINE: MERITAGE, BRIDLEWOOD

Available now until 7/27/12 11:30am-4:00pm

Morso dell Bestia-BUFFALO!

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 26 July 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal featuring animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes. The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.

This month’s menu features: Buffalo

Antipasto

Buffalo Tenderloin Carpaccio, Portobello Mushroom, Blackberry, Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Primo
Buffalo Tortelloni, Herb Consommé

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Piatto di Mezzo

Lasagna, Buffalo Ragú, Sun Dried Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan, Béchamel

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Secondo

Roasted Buffalo Rib-eye Carved Tableside, Celery Root Purée, Summer Truffle-Red Wine Sauce

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Dolce

Vanilla Custard, Fresh Ricotta, Heirloom Tomato Sorbetto

Featured Farms: Coleman, Weiser, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s

five course menu…42

(not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservations, please call: (310) 451-3525

Morso della Bestia - RABBIT! Thursday May 31 7:00pm

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 31 May 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal 

featuring whole animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes.

This “Nose to Tail” dinner will include a 5-course dinner 

featuring the whole animal with house wine to enjoy.

This month’s menu features:

Rabbit

Antipasto
Roasted Rabbit Loin, Market Baby Frisee, Kalamata Olive Sauce
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Primo
Rabbit Shoulder and Belly Risotto with Zucchini Flowers
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Piatto di Mezzo
Rabbit Liver and Garden Peas Tossed with Housemade Spinach Tagliolini
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Secondo
Roasted Rabbit Leg Infused with Rosemary & Wrapped in Pancetta, Braised Red & Gold Bell Pepper, Onion and Heirloom Tomato
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Dolce
Chocolate Cake, Sour Amarene Cherries, Whipped Cream

$48 per person

including 5 course dinner and house wines

(not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required.

Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

Mother's Day 2012 @ LAGO!

Festa della Mamma

“Mother’s Day Feast”

Available Saturday-Friday, May 12^th-18^th, 2012

Based on Chef Gianfranco’s favorite childhood dishes, this menu focuses on Mamma Adelia’s

typical home-cooked Italian cuisine. Let flavors from the past entice your taste buds…

Polipo e Patate

Octopus Salad, Red Fingerling Potato, Celery, Baby Arugula, Spring Onion,

Meyer Lemon Dressing (à la carte…14) 

Wine: Prosecco Brut, Zonin

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Gnocchi di Zucca al Gorgonzola

Housemade Pumpkin Gnocchi, Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce (à la carte…19) 

Wine: Chardonnay, Mezza Corona, ‘09

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Branzino alla Livornese

Pan-Roasted Mediterranean Striped Bass, Garlic-Caper-Onion-Fresh Tomato Sauce,

Sautéed Market Broccolini (à la carte…28) 

Wine: Pinot Noir, Chalone Vineyards, ‘08

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Spiedino d’Olivette di Vitello con Porcini

Grilled Veal Meatball Skewer, Porcini Trifolati, Roasted Polenta (à la carte…27)

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Leese Fitch, ‘08

Three-course $39.00 per person (choice of Wild Striped Bass or Veal Meatballs)

Four-course $55.00 per person

Wine tasting program $18.00 per person

 (not including tax or gratuity)

In addition to our special menu, we recommend you finish the meal

with our Festa della Mamma dessert...

Crema di Caramello

Traditional Custard, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream…10

Dine LA 1/21-2/3/12

Dine LA is back!

LUNCH

Three-Course Tasting Menu…22
Wine Tasting Pairing…18

To begin, choose from:

Vitello Tonnato - Roasted & Chilled Veal Carpaccio, Genoa Tuna-Caper Aioli,

Micro Rainbow Greens, Shaved Parmesan

Wine: Chiavennasca, Balgera

Crudo Cocktail - Fresh Salmon, Julienne Vegetables, Avocado Purée, Candied Citrus Peel

Wine: Prosecco Brut, La Fornarina

Insalata Mercato - Coleman’s Farm Organic Market Lettuce, Herbs & Edible Flowers, Market Raspberry Vinaigrette

Wine: Frascati, Fontana Candida ]

Vongole e Cozze - Manila Clams, New Zealand Black Mussels, White Wine- Garlic-Italian Parsley…add $2

Wine: La Segreta Meritage, La Planeta
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Followed by choice of:

Tortelli in Zuppa di Pesce - Meditteranean Striped Bass Tortelli,

Tomato Seafood Bouillabaise

Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole

Gnocchi al Ragu d'Agnello - Weiser Potato Gnocchi, All-Natural Lamb Ragú

Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Basso

Risotto di Barbabietole e Gorgonzola - Weiser Farm Red & Gold Beet Risotto,

Creamy Gorgonzola “Dolce Latte”
Wine: Meritage, Bridlewood

Branzino in Salsa d'Arancia - Striped Sea Bass, Market Naval Orange Reduction,

Sautéed Market Vegetables…add $4

Wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano

Spezzatino di Pollo -Seauteed Chcken Tenders, ellow Bell Peppers, Red Onion,

Herb-White Wine Sauce, Polenta…add $3

Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole
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Finally a sweet choice of:

Tiramisú - Lady Fingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cappuccino Sauce

Torta di Mele - Apple “Tart Tatin”, Caramel Sauce, Housemade Vanilla Gelato

Cannoli - Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Wine: Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole,” ‘10

DINNER

Three-Course Tasting Menu…34
Wine Tasting Pairing…18

To begin, choose from:

Crudo Cocktail -Fresh Salmon, Julienne Vegetables, Avocado Purée, Candied Citrus Peel

Wine: Prosecco Brut, La Fornarina

Tortellini in Brodo - Capon Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Consommé, Parmesan

Wine: Pinot Noir, Chalone

Melanzane alla Parmigiana - Baked Market Eggplant, Market Basil, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella

Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole

Salmone Scozzese - Scottish Salmon Marinated in Spiced Wine Reduction with Market Pomegranate, Kabocha Squash “in Carpione”…add $2

Wine: Frascati, Fontana Candida

Prosciutto d'Agnello - Housemade Lamb Prosciutto, Baby Beets, Green Tea-Honey
Reduction…add $2

Wine: Chiavennasca, Balgera
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Followed by choice of:

Tortelli in Zuppa di Pesce - Mediterranean Seafood Tortelli, Tomato Seafood Bouillabaisse

Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole

Gnocchi al Ragu d'Agnello - Housemade Weiser Potato Gnocchi, All-Natural Lamb Ragú

Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Basso

Ravioli di Burrata in Boraggine - Creamy Burrata Ravioli, Market Borage Sauce

Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole

Salmone all’Aneto - Roasted Scottish Salmon, Dill Sauce, Market Vegetable Sauté…add $8

Wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano

Biancostato di Manzo - Braised Beef Short Ribs, Fresh Oregano, Sautéed Broccolini, Potato “Williams” with Black Truffle...add $6

Wine: Barolo, Michele Chiarlo

Pancetta di Maiale - Kurobuta Pork Belly, Mustard Seed Braised Kabocho Squash, Winter Greens…add $8

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Buehler
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Finally, a sweet choice of:

Tiramisú - Lady Fingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cappuccino Sauce

Torta di Mele - Apple “Tart Tatin”, Caramel Sauce, Housemade Vanilla Gelato

Cannoli - Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Wine: Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole,” ‘10

Lombardy Wine Dinner! Thursday 1/18/12

Join us to celebrate the flavors of Lombardy!

Manuel and Orlando Bonomo, owners of Civielle, and winemaker Gianluca Cittadini will present their wines from Lombardy in Northern Italy paired to a delicious, authentic 5-course dinner prepared by Michelin Starred Chef Gianfranco Minuz.

Trotella in Carpione
Marinated Lake Trout, Celery, Carrots, Juniper Berry,
Red Wine Vinegar, Arugula Salad
2009 Groppello Blend Rose, Garda Classico DOC, Civielle
2010 Trebbiano di Lugana DOC, Civielle
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Animelle con Carciofi
Braised Tender Sweetbreads, Market Artichoke Hearts
2008 Groppello Garda Bresciano, DOC, Averoldi
2010 Groppello Blend Garda Classico DOC, Civielle
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Risotto alla Milanese con Midollo
Saffron-Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Bone Marrow
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Blend Valcalepio Rosso Riserva DOC, Akros
2006 Nebbiolo Rosso di Valtellina DOC, Cantina Di Villa
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Biancostato di Manzo
Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs, Fresh Oregano,
Truffle Potato Williams
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Blend Provincia di Mantova Rosso Saline IGT, Gozzi
2005 Nebbiolo Sforzato di Valtellina Tinaia DOCG. Cantina Di Villa
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Torta di Frangipane
Italian Sponge Cake, Pastry Creme, Toasted Almond,
Vanilla Sauce

$68 per person
(not including tax or 18% gratuity)

For reservations, please call: (310) 451-3525
Credit card required for reservations, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours
in advance otherwise full amount per person will be charged to the card.

Morso della Bestia - Bite of the Beast Dinner Series!

“Morso della Bestia”
Thursday, 26 January 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal featuring whole animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes. The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series will include a 5-course dinner featuring the whole animal with house wine to enjoy.


This month’s menu features:
New Zealand, All-Natural Venison

Antipasto
Thinly-Sliced Venison Carpaccio,
Sautéed Baby Beet Tops with Onion and Walnut
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Primo
Braised Venison and Juniper Berry Ravioli,
Sage-Infused Brown Butter
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Piatto di Mezzo
Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Venison Ragú
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Secondo
Brandy Roasted Leg of Venison, Sweet Potato Purée,
Blueberry Compote, Sautéed Swiss Chard
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Dolce
Ricotta Strudel, Tahitian Vanilla Sauce

$60 per person
(not including tax or gratuity)

Seating is limited, reservations required.
Dinner will begin at 7:00pm
(310) 451-3525