open daily 11:30am to 9:30pm | 831 425 1213 | 503 water st | santa cruz

appetizers

bruschetta

crostini topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano & extra virgin olive oil 5 with mozzarella 7

calamari fritti

fried calamari served with our spicy house dipping sauce 10

polpette al sugo

housemade meatballs served in a marinara sauce 8

grigliata di vegetali

roasted bell peppers, grilled eggplants, zucchini, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled onions, kalamata olives topped with oregano & extra virgin olive oil 9

guazzetto

fresh mussels & clams in a light garlic & white wine broth 11

salmone affumicato

smoked salmon with italian mascarpone, capers, dill & fresh lemon 11

antipasto misto

cold cuts & aged cheeses 11

salads

add to any salad chicken 3.5 | shrimp 4.5 split plate + 1.5

mista

organic mixed greens salad tossed in our house roasted garlic vinaigrette 5

caesar

organic romaine hearts tossed with house classic caesar dressing topped with grana padano, croutons & anchovies 6

italiana

organic romaine hearts with grilled shrimp, fresh mozzarella, tomato, avocado & red onions with extra virgin olive oil 13.5

caprese

fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, topped with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, basil 8.5

california

beets, turnips, carrots, jicama, served with greens & topped with our creamy kombucha dressing 9.5

soup of the day

cup 3.5 | bowl 5.5

panini

choice of soup, salad, or fries

vegetariano

grilled seasonal vegetables, provolone cheese, chipotle mayo, black bean spread on house ciabatta 9

italiano

porchetta ham, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, pesto on house focaccia 10

al pollo

grilled chicken breast, quesillo, avocado, tomatoes, mixed greens, red onions, chipotle mayo on house ciabatta 10.5

con salsiccia

italian sausage, provolone, tomatoes, mustard on house focaccia 10.5

con bistecca

thin sliced new york steak, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, mixed greens, red onions, chipotle mayo on house ciabatta 12

al salmone

smoked salmon, mascarpone, tomatoes, capers on house focaccia 11

pastas

gluten free pasta + 2 | split plate + 2

spaghetti al pomodoro

spaghetti in a housemade marinara with fresh basil & tomato 10

fettuccine alfredo

fettuccine in a classic alfredo sauce 11.5

with chicken 14 | shrimp 15

fettuccine primavera

fettuccine with fresh seasonal vegetables & extra virgin olive oil 12

spinach & ricotta ravioli

served in a gorgonzola cream sauce 13

ravioli ai funghi

tortelloni stuffed with porcini mushrooms, served in a spinach cream sauce & topped with black truffle oil 15

gnocchi

house gnocchi tossed with cream of spinach or gorgonzola cream sauce 15

spaghetti con polpette

spaghetti with meatballs made with pork, beef, pecorino cheese served in a tomato sauce 13

penne bolognese

penne in a beef sauce with mushrooms, basil & tomato 12

lasagna

housemade beef lasagna baked with marinara sauce & parmesan 13

penne con salsiccia

penne with mild italian sausage, seasoned with fennel & served in a tomato sauce 13

linguine mare monti

whole wheat linguine with fresh mussels & clams, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, garlic & white wine 16

linguine con calamari

whole wheat linguine with sautéed calamari, thin sliced jalapenos, cherry tomatoes, parsley, garlic & panco crumbs 14

fettuccine con gamberi

fettuccine with shrimp, black olives, capers, chopped tomatoes & basil 15

penne al salmone

penne with smoked salmon, green peas & cream 15

entrees

pollo al limone

chicken breast sautéed & baked with lemon juice, capers & white wine 14

bistecca del giorno

steak of the day served with a gorgonzolla cheese, shallot & red wine reduction market price

maiale sorrentina

pork tenderloin topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella in a basil, garlic & marinara sauce 16

capesante

grilled scallops served in a aquilana sauce 18

pesce impanato

fish of the day breaded with panco & mustard, pan seared & served in a mild tomatillo-cilantro sauce 16

gamberi alla diavola

shrimp sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce with capers 19

pizzas

gluten free crust + 2.5

margherita

marinara, mozzarella, topped with fresh basil 9

pepperoni

marinara, mozzarella, topped with pepperoni 10

del giardino

marinara, mozzarella, topped with roasted bell peppers, grilled eggplants, zucchini, mushrooms & onions 11

quattro formaggi

marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola & quesillo 13

capricciosa

marinara, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, olives, mushrooms, onions & porchetta ham 13.5

favolosa

salsa verde topped with boschetto cheese, porchetta ham, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, black truffle oil & an over easy egg 14

al salmone

smoked salmon with cherry tomatoes, mascarpone, capers & fresh dill 14

sweets

tiramisu

lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone mousse 7

creme caramel

cream custard with soft caramel on top 7

chocolate souffle

chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center 7.5

affogato

scoop of vanilla gelato wtih a shot of espresso 5.5

gelato

two scoops of our house gelato 6

one scoop 3.5

kids

pasta

choice of pasta: spaghetti, fettuccine or penne tossed with: bolognese, alfredo, marinara or meatballs 7

cheese pizza

marinara topped with mozzarella 8

ham & cheese sandwich

focaccia bread with porchetta ham, mozzarella, mayo & a side of fries. 6

petto di pollo

pan seared breast of chicken in a butter sauce with a side of vegetables. 7

cold drinks

from fountain 2

coca-cola

diet coca-cola

sprite

root beer

orange fanta

iced tea

italian sodas 2.5

san pellegrino: limonata, pompelmo or blood orange

still & sparkling water

small 2.5 | large 5

hot drinks

double shot +1.5

espresso 2.5

cappucino 3.5

latté 3.5

americano 2.5

mocha 3.5

chai tea 2.5

hot tea 2

wine

by the glass

*made with organic grapes

red

cabernet sauvignon*

“Girasole” Mendocino 2009 8

maritime

(zinfandel blend) “Pelican Ranch” California 7

chianti

“Bozzetto” Tuscany 2010 7

white

pinot grigio

“Paggio” Veneto 2009 7

chardonnay

“Vestini” Italy 2010 7

blush

“Organic Wine Works” Felton 2010 7.5

proseco

“La Maschera” Veneto 8

wine

by the bottle

*made with organic grapes

red

cabernet sauvignon*

“Girasole” Mendocino 2009 30

maritime (zinfandel Blend)

“Pelican Ranch” California 26

chianti

“Bozzetto” Tuscany 2010 26

ciro

“Cantine Lavorata” Calabria 2010 28

syrah*

“Hallcrest” Felton 2010 36

montepulciano d'abruzo

“Vestini” Felton 2011 30

zinfandel

“Pelican Ranch” Fiddletown 2008 37

pinot noir

“Pelican Ranch” California 2008 39

zinfandel*

“Girasole” Mendocino 2009 34

cabernet sauvignon

“Stefania” SC Mts 2008 39

white

pinot grigio

“Paggio” Veneto 2009 26

chardonnay

“Vestini” Italy 2010 26

blush*

“Organic Wine Works” Felton 2010 28

proseco

“La Maschera” Veneto 30

chardonnay*

“Organic Wine Works” Felton 2010 37

chardonnay

“Storrs” Santa Cruz Mts. 2010 39

sauvignon blanc

“Storrs” Santa Cruz Mts. 2010 35

corkage $10

beer

draft 4

Santa Cruz Ale Works Hefeweizen

Santa Cruz Mt. Brew IPA

Peroni

bottle 4.5

Corona

Bohemia

Guinness

Coors Light

St. Pauli (non-alchololic)

special

Castana - Chestnut Amber Ale 25oz 15