Dine LA Summer 2013-July 15-26

Lunch Menu

Two-Course Tasting Menu…20

Wine Tasting Pairing…12

To begin, choose from:

             Vitello Tonnato    Roasted & Chilled Veal Carpaccio, Genoa Tuna-Caper Aioli, 
                                                Micro Rainbow Greens, Shaved Parmesan

                                      Wine:  Pinot Grigio, Borgo, ‘10

          Insalata di Polipo     Chilled Octopus, Arugula, Potato, Kalamata Olive, Cherry Tomato, Lemon 
                                               Vinaigrette

                                               Wine:  Frascati, Fontana Candida, ;11

Insalata di Spinaci Tiepida Spinach Salad, Warm Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sautéed Parma           
                                                Prosciutto, Toasted Almonds

                                      Wine:  Frascati, Fontana Candida, ‘11

        Crema di Zucchine,     Purée of Market Zucchini, Pea and Basil Soup,                      
          Piselli e Basilico     Crispy Zucchini
                                      Wine:  La Segreta Meritage, La Planeta, ‘10

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Followed by choice of:

Risotto di Zucca e Capesante         Butternut Squash Risotto, Seared Sustainable Peruvian

                                              Lantern Scallops, Balsamic Glaze

                                     Wine:  Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto, ‘10

Gnocchi di Patate e Cocoa   Housemade Weiser Potato-Cacoa Gnocchi, Fresh Ricotta-Chive  Sauce      
                                                Wine:  Primitivo, Poggio Basso, ‘10     

       Ravioli di Melanzane      Housemade Market Eggplant Ravioli, Red Bell Pepper Sauce               

                                                Wine:  Rose, Adorno, ‘11        

Pesce Rosso in Guazzetto    Poached Labrador Red Fish, Little Neck Clams,                                                  Zucchini-Mint Broth…add $6                        .

                                                Wine:  Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘12

           Bistecca ai Ferri    Grilled Creekstone Flat Iron Steak, Espresso Sauce,

            in Salsa di Caffe     Braised Market Onions…add $5

                                      Wine:  Cabernet, Buehler Vineyards, ‘10

For our Dine LA menu, LAGO sources local, organic produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market including micro greens from Maggie’s, Meyer lemon from Garcia, Pudwill, Navel oranges from JJ Lone Ranch Daughter, chive & mint from Thao, eggplant from Friendly Farms and zucchini & onion from Weiser Farm

Dinner Menu

Two-Course Tasting Menu…35

Wine Tasting Pairing…18

To begin, choose from:

    Carpaccio, Crescione,     Beef Carpaccio, Mustard Aioli, Watercress Salad, Meyer Lemon

          e Limone Candito     Confit Wine:  Pinot Grigio, Borgo, ‘12

Insalata di Spinaci Tiepida Spinach Salad, Warm Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sautéed Parma Prosciutto, 
                                                Toasted Almonds

                                      Wine:  Frascati, Fontana Candida, ‘11

        Crema di Zucchine,     Purée of Market Zucchini, Pea and Basil Soup,                      

          Piselli e Basilico     Crispy Zucchini Blossoms

                                      Wine:  La Segreta Meritage, La Planeta, ‘10

Gamberi Fritti all’Arancia   Crispy Tiger Prawns, Navel Orange Batter, Fruit Chutney…add $3

                                      Wine:  Sauvignon Blanc, White Oak, ‘11

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Followed by choice of:

        Tagliolini di Farro     Farro Tagliolini, Imported Dried “Missoltino” Lake Fish, Caper  

              con Missoltino     Berries, Cherry Tomato Sauce                

                                      Wine:  Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto, ‘11

Gnocchi di Patate e Cocoa   Housemade Weiser Potato-Cacoa Gnocchi, Fresh Ricotta-Chive Sauce               

                                     Wine:  Primitivo, Poggio Basso, ‘10     

     Ravioli di Melanzane     Housemade Market Eggplant Ravioli, Red Bell Pepper Sauce               

                                      Wine:  Rose, Adorno, ‘11        

Pesce Rosso in Guazzetto    Poached Labrador Red Fish, Little Neck Clams,                        Zucchini-Mint Broth…add $4                          .

                                      Wine:  Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘12

  Pesce in Crosta di Sale     Salt Baked Wild Chilean Sea Bass (MSC Certified, Environmentally 
                                                Sustainable), Sautéed Julienne Vegetables, Clown Potato…add $6

                                      Wine:  Sauvignon Blanc, White oak, ‘11

           Bistecca ai Ferri     Grilled Creekstone Flat Iron Steak, Espresso Sauce,  
           in Salsa di Caffe     Braised Market Onions…add $4

                                      Wine:  Cabernet, Buehler Vineyards, ‘10

     Filetto con Spugnole     Creekstone All-Natural Filet Mignon, Toasted Chestnuts, Morel Mushroom 
                                                Sauce,  Winter Green Sauté…add $8

                                      Wine:  Nebbiolo, Pizzulli Vineyards, ‘10

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Finally, a sweet choice of:

Pesca, Prosecco e Zenzero    Fresh Market Peach Slices, Prosecco, Housemade Ginger Gelato

                     Tiramisú      Lady Fingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cappuccino Sauce

                 Panna Cotta     Traditional Vanilla Custard, Strawberry Sauce

Wine:  Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole,” ‘12

 

LAGO Picnic Bags!

 Available now...

LAGO Picnic Bags!

Order a picnic…

        For the park, For the Hollywood Bowl, For the beach, For the house!

“Barca”

Boat Menu

Insalata di Spinaci

Grilled Chicken Breast over Spinach Salad with Caramelized Walnuts and Apple Slices

in Gorgonzola-Red Wine Vinaigrette

Insalata di Pasta

Chilled Penne Pasta Salad Tossed with Fresh Chopped Roma Tomato, Parmesan Cheese, Kalamata Olives and Olive Oil

Panino al Prosciutto

Parma Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato on Sfilatino Roll

Patatine

Potato Chips

Cannoli all’Arancia 

Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Lemon Decadence

Lemon Crème, Limoncello Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream

22. per person

“Riva”

Shore Menu

Insalata Mercato

Market Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Himalayan Pink Salt

Mozzarella alla Caprese

Slices of Mozzarella and Roma Tomato, Topped with Basil Oil

Salmone al Limone

Roasted Salmon Fillet in Lemon Sauce, Served with Sautéed Spinach

Scelta di Formaggio

Assortment of Italian Cheeses

Torta di Frutta

Farmer’s Market Apricot, Strawberry, Cherry, Peach Tart, Almond Cream, Raspberry Sauce

Panna Cotta

Vanilla Cream Custard, Strawberry Sauce, Almond Tuille

28. per person

“Montagna”

Mountain Menu

Antipasto Italiano

Selection of Italian Cured Meats and Regional Cheeses

Lasagna della Casa

Bolognese Meat Lasagna Baked with Béchamel and Tomato Sauce

Contessa Branca

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Lettuce, Mushrooms and Fontina, Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sautéed in White Wine, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Cannoli all’Arancia

Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Panna Cotta

Vanilla Cream Custard, Strawberry Sauce, Almond Tuille

35. per person

To place an order:

Each menu is designed for two people or more and includes plates, napkins, utensils, and Italian Bread and focaccia. (sorry, no substitutions!)

LAGO also has a wide variety of Californian and Italian wines to accompany the picnic bag.

Receive 20% discount on all wines purchased by the bottle.

TO ORDER, CALL:

(310) 451-3525

24 hour advance notice required.

Payment is due upon placement of the order. All major credit cards are accepted - 

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Discover.

 Minimum 2 persons per menu.

July 11 -  September 9

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

at Santa Monica Pier every Thursday night at 7pm…

take a picnic with you!