Carmel Menus
antipasti
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CALAMARETTI FRITTI
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
$19
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CARPACCIO*
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
$18
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BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
$13
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CAVOLFIORI TRICOLORE
roasted tricolor cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
$12
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PIATTO DI SALUMI
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, speck & spicy salame; served with caponata, stracciatella cheese, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
$20
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CAVOLINI AL GRANA PADANO
crispy brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
$12
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BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO
imported burrata with prosciutto, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
$17
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PINSA MORTADELLA
light & crispy flatbread topped with mortadella, pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
$19
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CESTINO DEL PANE
basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread with extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar; serves 4
$2
pasta fresca
fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available-
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
$19
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FUSILLONI
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata
$19
chicken $9
salmon* $10
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PAGLIA E FIENO AI GAMBERETTI
spinach & semolina pasta strands with argentinian red shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, anchovies & trebbiano wine
$28
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TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
$20
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LINGUINE MARE CHIARO
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
$31
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CASARECCE PISTACCHIO E POLLO
short pasta twists with sautéed chicken, speck & pistachio cream sauce
$26
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LASAGNA FERRARESE
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven
$27
ravioli freschi
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RAVIOLI LUCANA
spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, grana padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, imported peperoncino & stracciatella cheese
$26
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MEZZELUNE DI ZUCCA
ravioli filled with butternut squash, walnuts & grana padano with tomato brown butter sauce; topped with crispy sage & walnuts
$25
minestra e insalate
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MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
$9
$10
vegan
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INSALATA CESARINA
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
$13
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INSALATA BIETOLE
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
$14
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CAPRESE TRADIZIONALE
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
$16
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INSALATA REGINA
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing
$14
vegan
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add to any insalata
chicken $9
salmon* $10
pizza
thin-crust pizza using housemade dough-
MARGHERITA
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
$16
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CACIO E PEPE
fresh mozzarella, ricotta crema, pecorino, grana padano & cracked black pepper
$19
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CAPRICCIOSA
mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
$20
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CRISTINA
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
$22
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FRADIAVOLA
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino
$19
griglia
authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill-
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA*
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
$32
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BRANZINO ALLA LIVORNESE*
grilled, butterflied mediterranean seabass fillet with a light tomato, caper, olive & herb sauce; served with grilled asparagus & roasted yukon gold potatoes
$43
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POLLO TOSCANO
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with roasted tricolor cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
$29
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OSSOBUCO DI MAIALE
pork shank braised with root vegetables & red wine; served with garlic mashed potatoes
$44
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POLLO AI FUNGHI
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
$30
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FILETTO DI COSTATA*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy brandy peppercorn sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
$45
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GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTO*
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
$36
Gluten-free options available upon request
Restaurant Adversity Surcharge – 3% As a result of supply chain difficulties & increasing operational costs the restaurant industry is experiencing (including rising wage, benefit & other government requirements), a 3% surcharge will be added to all checks. Grazie mille for your support during these challenging times!
*Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
LISTA DEI VINI
a sparkling salute!
bubbles for every occasion, from crisp & fruity to toasty & nutty ~ pairs perfectly with antipasti & insalate-
VILLA SANDI
Prosecco | Treviso
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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VAL D’OCA
Prosecco Rosé | Treviso
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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SARACCO
Moscato d’Asti | Piemonte
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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PIPER SONOMA
Brut | Sonoma County
bottle $45
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LAURENT-PERRIER `LA CUVÉE´
Brut Champagne | France
bottle $93
crisp & zesty whites
light, crisp & zippy ~ pairs well with burrata & light pasta dishes-
IL FORNAIO
Pinot Grigio | Trentino
glass $12
9oz $15
bottle $39
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SANTA MARGHERITA
Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige
bottle $53
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PATERNOSTER
Falanghina | Basilicata
bottle $43
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BANFI
Gavi | Piemonte
bottle $47
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ANTINORI GUADO AL TASSO
Vermentino | Bolgheri
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
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BANSHEE
Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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HONIG
Sauvignon Blanc | Napa/Lake County
bottle $42
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ST. SUPÉRY
Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley
bottle $52
classic california chardonnay
listed from lean to rich & creamy in style ~ these chardonnays are the california dream-
IL FORNAIO
Chardonnay | Mendocino
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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SEA SLOPES BY FORT ROSS
Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast
glass $17
9oz $25
bottle $66
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SONOMA CUTRER
Chardonnay | Russian River
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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CHALK HILL
Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast
bottle $54
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FRANK FAMILY
Chardonnay | Carneros
bottle $78
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ROMBAUER
Chardonnay | Carneros
bottle $80
coming up rosé
pairs perfectly with insalate & seafood-
CHARLES & CHARLES
strawberry, watermelon, tangy Rosé | Columbia Valley
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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SANTA MARGHERITA
dry, crisp, elegant Rosé | Tre Venezie
glass $15
9oz $22
bottle $58
perfect reds for pizza & pasta
listed from light to dark ~ these versatile full-bodied reds pair with any dish-
TENUTA SASSOREGALE
Sangiovese | Maremma Toscana
bottle $42
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SEGHESIO
Zinfandel | Sonoma County
bottle $50
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POGGIO AL TUFO `ROMPICOLLO
Super Tuscan | Toscana
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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SPINELLI
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo | Abruzzo
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
under the tuscan sun
these world famous reds are listed from fruit-forward styles to more savory & intense ~ take a trip to tuscany!-
IL FORNAIO
Chianti Classico | Toscana
glass $13
9oz $19
bottle $50
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CASTELLO DI QUERCETO
Chianti Classico Riserva | Greve in Chianti
bottle $52
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CARPINETO
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva | Toscana
bottle $78
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CAMIGLIANO
Brunello di Montalcino | Toscana
bottle $115
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ORNELLAIA `LE SERRE NUOVE´
Super Tuscan | Bolgheri
bottle $135
purely pinot
discover cool climate pinot noir ~ pairs perfectly with seafood, chicken & pizza-
NIELSON
Pinot Noir | Santa Barbara
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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DAVIS BYNUM
Pinot Noir | Russian River
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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BERNARDUS
Pinot Noir | Santa Lucia Highlands
glass $17
9oz $25
bottle $66
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LA CREMA
Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast
bottle $58
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FLOWERS
Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast
bottle $98
italian reds with a punch
delicate, elegant wines that pack a surprising punch ~ listed from soft to bold-
ALTA MORA
Etna Rosso | Sicilia
bottle $70
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PRUNOTTO `OCCHETTI
Langhe Nebbiolo | Piemonte
glass $16
9oz $23
bottle $62
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CASTELLO DI NEIVE
Barbaresco | Piemonte
bottle $78
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RENATO RATTI `MARCENASCO
Barolo | La Morra
bottle $120
rich & velvety reds
smooth & luxurious ~ decadent wines with supple texture & a lingering finish-
DUCKHORN
Merlot | Napa Valley
bottle $98
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ZENATO `RIPASSA
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore | Veneto
bottle $62
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BUGLIONI
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella | Veneto
bottle $118
riveting reds
big, bold & off the beaten path ~ you will love these wines with pasta or grilled meats-
MATCHBOOK
Malbec | Dunnigan Hills
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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TRUE GRIT
Petite Sirah Reserve | Mendocino
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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THE PRISONER
Red Blend | Napa Valley
bottle $90
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ORIN SWIFT `ABSTRACT
Red Blend | California
glass $20
9oz $29
bottle $78
california dreaming
classic cabernet sauvignon ~ listed from full-bodied to powerful-
BONANZA BY CAYMUS
Cabernet Sauvignon | California
glass $12
9oz $17
bottle $46
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COPPOLA `DIRECTOR’S CUT´
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
glass $14
9oz $20
bottle $54
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DAOU
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
glass $17
9oz $25
bottle $66
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MT. VEEDER
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
bottle $78
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CAYMUS
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
bottle $195
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SILVER OAK
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
bottle $172
Happy Hour
MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-6PM
BEVANDE
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BIRRA
ITALIAN & DOMESTIC BEER SELECTIONS
$5
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VINI
ITALIAN & LOCAL WINE SELECTIONS
$6
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TIKI TAORMINA
don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
$7
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TUSCAN LEMONADE
skyy vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
$7
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AMALFI SMASH
malfy gin con limone | grapefruit | lime | basil
$7
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UVA BELLA
tito’s handmade vodka | giffard wild elderflower liqueur | lemon | grapes
$7
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LA BOTANICA
botanist gin | cointreau | orange marmalade | lemon
$7
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MAESTRO
espolon blanco tequila | pallini limoncello | aperol | lime
$7
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KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED
redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | luxardo cherry
$7
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STARS OF MICHELANGELO
360 madagascar vanilla vodka | mango & passion fruit purée | lime | villa sandi prosecco
$7
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MILANO MULE
tito’s handmade vodka | lime | fever tree ginger beer | st. germain elderflower liqueur
$7
ANTIPASTI & PIZZA
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CALAMARETTI FRITTI
lightly floured & deep fried baby squid | spicy marinara
$12
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BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
$9
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CAVOLFIORI TRICOLORE
roasted tricolor cauliflower | roasted garlic rosemary olive oil
$9
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CAVOLINI AL GRANA PADANO
crispy brussels sprouts | spicy peperoncino sauce
$9
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PINSA MORTADELLA
mortadella | pistachio pesto | stracciatella cheese
$12
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PIATTO DI SALUMI
an assortment of antipasti: mortadella with pistachios | speck | spicy salame | caponata | stracciatella cheese | grilled ciabatta | marinated olives
$15
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PIZZA MARGHERITA
mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
$12
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PIZZA FRADIAVOLA
mozzarella | italian sausage | tomato sauce | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | spicy peperoncino
$12
Dolci
ricette tradizionali
desserts crafted from traditional italian family recipes-
TIRAMISÙ
treviso-style tiramisù with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder
$12
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TORTA DI RICOTTA
ricotta sponge cake with candied fruit & chocolate
$12
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SETTEVELI
chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline & chocolate glaze
$14
gelati
desserts created with italian gelato-
AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ
espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato & topped with fresh whipped cream
$11
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GELATI MISTI
one scoop each of dark chocolate & vanilla gelato & one scoop of orange cranberry sorbet
$12
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SCOOP OF GELATO
vanilla, dark chocolate, caramel sea salt, bourbon chocolate toffee, orange cranberry sorbet
each $7
Restaurant Adversity Surcharge – 3% As a result of supply chain difficulties & increasing operational costs the restaurant industry is experiencing (including rising wage, benefit & other government requirements), a 3% surcharge will be added to all checks. Grazie mille for your support during these challenging times!