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