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!

July 25 - Morso della Bestia - SUCKLING PIG!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 25 July 2013

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.

This month’s menu features:

Milk-fed Suckling Pig

Antipasto

Housemade Pork Liver Sausage Wrapped in Savory Cabbage,

Braised in White Wine, Fresh Horseradish Sauce

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Primo

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

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Piatto di Mezzo

“Guanciale” Pork Cheek Stew, Umbrian Lentils,

Soft Polenta

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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

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: plums from Pudwill Farms, horseradish from Friendly, Savoy cabbage from Wong, and carrots from Garcia.

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

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

August ~ Capon Chicken

September ~ Santa Barbara Albacore Tuna

JUNE 27 - Morso della Bestia - American Buffalo!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 27 June 2013

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:

All-Natural, Western Buffalo (American Bison)

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

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: blackberries from Pudwill Farms, Portobello mushrooms from Friendly, heirloom tomatoes from Wong, and celery root from Garcia.

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

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

July ~ Suckling Pig

August ~ Capon Chicken

Morso della Bestia - May: RABBIT!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 30 May 2013

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:

De Bruin Brother’s 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

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: zucchini flowers from Weiser, peas from Friendly, spinach from Thao, rosemary from Maggie’s, tomatoes from Wong and bell peppers from Jaime Farm.

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

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

June ~ Buffalo

July ~ Suckling Pig