Santa Cruz, CA
Housemade. Refreshing & delicious
Housemade. Refreshing & delicious
Float of sorbet, prosecco and mint
Lambrusco, prosecco, slice of orange
Prosecco, Limoncello, a slice of lemon and fresh mint
Prosecco, orange juice, slice of orange
Aperol style, slice of orange
Elderflower, lime, proseco, slice of lemon, thyme
A twist of the classic. Prosecco & Vermouth, bitters, slice of orange
Mountain-style twist on the classic – Fried chicken "Milanese" layered with artisanal ham, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fontina, mozzarella, marinara, and oregano, served in the pan
Brick-oven-roasted eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and basil (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Layers of egg noodles, béchamel, Bolognese, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano
Four grass-fed beef "polpette" braised in our marinara sauce, served with roasted polenta and Parmigiano Reggiano (gluten-free)
Salmon fillet with garlic and parsley, roasted in the brick oven and served with brick-oven-roasted potatoes, peppercorn, sea salt, and a creamy Dijon dip (gluten-free)
Freshly sautéed prawns, calamari, clams, and salmon in a light tomato and white wine broth, served with crostini (dairy-free)
Mixe of spiced ginger & lime
Lambrusco, prosecco, slice of orange
Refreshing botanics
Rye, oak, vanilla
Sensazioni, non-alcoholic
Sensazioni, non-alcoholic
Almost a prosecco
The classic without the buzz
Fresh catch of the day
Please ask one of our friendly staff for this special
Please ask one of our friendly staff for the roast or stew of the day
Ribbons of egg noodles with our famous Bolognese meat sauce, made from an authentic recipe, and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
Potato dumplings tossed in pomodoro sauce, topped with pesto and burrata stracciatella
Filled with asparagus, crab, and lobster, sautéed in our signature Aurora sauce with a hint of bell pepper and onion
Penne pasta with calamari, clams, prawns, and salmon, sautéed in a light tomato and white wine sauce with parsley (dairy-free)
Big "cappellacci" stuffed with slowly braised short rib, sautéed in butter and sage, and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
Three grass-fed beef "polpette" with marinara and Parmigiano Reggiano
Marinara and Parmigiano Reggiano
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, and sautéed cremini mushrooms
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal ham, and sautéed cremini mushrooms
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy Soppressata, bell pepper, and Calabrese peperoncino
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, brick-oven-roasted eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil (vegetarian)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil (vegetarian)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina, pepperoni, sausage, and onion
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts and pears, Prosciutto di Parma, finished with a balsamic reduction
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, finished with fresh arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Savory organic vegetables, slowly cooked with an herb bouquet (vegan)
Romaine, house-made croutons, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovies, and classic Caesar Cardini's dressing
Greens, arugula, pears, candied walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, and a Modena balsamic reduction (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Savory organic vegetables, slowly cooked with an herb bouquet (vegan)
The classic parisian style, topped with fontina cheese
Gluten-free, vegan. Greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, and vinaigrette
VGT — Velvety organic vegetables and potatoes, topped with a scoop of pesto, Pecorino Romano, and croutons
Chilled Sicilian style sweet n' sour eggplant, celery, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, pine nuts, castelvetrano olives & capers
With Parmigiano Reggiano
Served with a creamy Dijon dip
Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers
Heirloom roasted beets, fresh orange slices, roasted garlic, fresh mint, feta cheese & pistachios
House-made bread, diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Make it caprese +$5 (VGT)
Sicilian Style sweet n' sour eggplant, celery, onions, bell pepper, zucchini, pine nuts, Castelvetrano olives & capers — Served chilled & topped with fresh burrata
Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata Calabrese, Mortadella al Pistacchio, Coppa Piacentina — served with deep-fried pizza dough and a scoop of stracciatella
A savory nibble to share and a perfect complement to any appetizer or salad
Allergen information is provided as a guide and is not medical advice. Always confirm with your healthcare provider and inform restaurant staff about dietary restrictions before ordering.
Small twisted noodles with authentic Genovese pesto, potatoes, green beans, and Pecorino Romano (vegetarian)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni
Mozzarella, mortadella bolognese, burrata's stracciatella, crumbled pistachio
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers, and oregano
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal ham, sautéed cremini mushrooms, olives, and artichoke
Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh burrata stracciatella and arugula pesto
Three grass-fed beef meatballs with Bolognese and mozzarella
Mozzarella, porcini, sautéed cremini, and fontina, finished with white truffle–infused oil and dusted with parsley (vegetarian)
Greens, arugula, celery, carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, feta, toasted hazelnuts, and citronette dressing (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Gluten-free, vegan. Greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, and vinaigrette
Medley of Mediterranean olives, marinated in southern Italian style (vegan)
Local mussels sauteed in a white wine broth with garlic, cherry tomatoes, onions, herbs and a side of roasted potatoes
Gluten-free. Five prawns wrapped in spicy Soppressata salame, roasted in our brick oven with Parmigiano Reggiano and garlic, served with a creamy Dijon dip