Manhattan Beach Menus
Menu del Pranzo
Antipasti
Individual appetizers ample enough to share.-
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic & topped with marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil & mixed olives
$9.95
vegan
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Carpaccio*
Thinly sliced raw Certified Piedmontese beef, shaved Grana Padano, capers & wild arugula, drizzled with lemon-olive oil
$16.95
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Calamaretti Fritti
Baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara
$17.95
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Cavolini al Grana Padano
Crispy Brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
$11.50
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Bruschetta al Salmone Affumicato
Garlic grilled ciabatta topped with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onions, dill & lemon-olive oil dressing
$13.95
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Burrata con Pomodorini
Classic Italian soft cheese with a roasted cherry tomato sauce, basil-olive oil & ciabatta croutons
$14.95
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Cestino del Pane
Basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread; serves 4
$2
Pizza
Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough.-
Fradiavola
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino oil
$18.95
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Calabrese
Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano
$18.50
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Capricciosa
Mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
$19.95
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Cristina
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
$21.95
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Favorita con Pesto
Heirloom tomatoes, pesto, black olives & fresh mozzarella
$17.95
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Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
$15.95
Pasta Fatta in Casa
Housemade fresh pasta from our kitchen. Gluten-free options available.-
Paccheri alla Vodka
Pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & Grana Padano
$17.95
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Linguine Mare Estate
Thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in a roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & Trebbiano wine
$28.95
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Casarecce al Pomodoro
Short twist pasta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil
$16.95
vegan
Chicken $7
Salmon* $9
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Tagliatelle Bolognese
Egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano
$19.95
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Lasagna Ferrarese
Pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano & béchamel; baked in the oven
$23.95
Minestre e Insalata
Soups & dressings are made on site.-
Minestrone di Verdure
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
$6.95
$8.95
vegan
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Caprese Tradizionale
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives, drizzled with basil-infused extra-virgin olive oil
$13.95
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Insalata Cesarina
Romaine lettuce, Grana Padano & focaccia croutons with housemade Caesar dressing
$12.50
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Insalata Mista con Fragole
Organic baby lettuce, strawberries & white balsamic vinegar dressing
$11.95
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Insalata Regina
Wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil
$13.50
Add
Salmon* $9
Chicken $7
vegan
Gnocchi Fatti in Casa
Housemade potato dumplings.-
Pesto e Pollo
Sautéed chicken, traditional pesto & cream
$18.95
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Bolognese
Traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano
$19.95
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Pomodoro
Marinara sauce & fresh basil
$17.95
Girarrosto e Griglia
Authentic Italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill.-
Pollo Toscano
Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$27.95
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Brasato al Vino Rosso
Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$28.95
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Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled Norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$29.95
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Grigliata di Pesce Misto
Mixed grill of salmon, fish fillet, calamari, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$33.95
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Filetto di Bue*
Beef tenderloin grilled rare, with balsamic vinegar & green peppercorn sauce; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$42.95
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Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino
Grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with herbs, Trebbiano wine, Dijon mustard & lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce, sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$28.95
Gluten-free options available upon request
*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.
Menu della Cena
Antipasti
Individual appetizers ample enough to share.-
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic & topped with marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil & mixed olives
$9.95
vegan
-
Carpaccio*
Thinly sliced raw Certified Piedmontese beef, shaved Grana Padano, capers & wild arugula, drizzled with lemon-olive oil
$16.95
-
Calamaretti Fritti
Baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara
$17.95
-
Cavolini al Grana Padano
Crispy Brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
$11.50
-
Bruschetta al Salmone Affumicato
Garlic grilled ciabatta topped with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onions, dill & lemon-olive oil dressing
$13.95
-
Burrata con Pomodorini
Classic Italian soft cheese with a roasted cherry tomato sauce, basil-olive oil & ciabatta croutons
$14.95
-
Cestino del Pane
Basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread; serves 4
$2
Pizza
Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough.-
Fradiavola
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino oil
$18.95
-
Calabrese
Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano
$18.50
-
Capricciosa
Mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
$19.95
-
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
$15.95
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Cristina
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
$21.95
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Favorita con Pesto
Heirloom tomatoes, pesto, black olives & fresh mozzarella
$17.95
Pasta Fatta in Casa
Housemade fresh pasta from our kitchen. Gluten-free options available.-
Paccheri alla Vodka
Pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & Grana Padano
$17.95
-
Linguine Mare Estate
Thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in a roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & Trebbiano wine
$28.95
-
Casarecce al Pomodoro
Short twist pasta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil
$16.95
vegan
Chicken $7
Salmon* $9
-
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano
$19.95
-
Lasagna Ferrarese
Pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano & béchamel; baked in the oven
$23.95
Minestre e Insalata
Soups & dressings are made on site.-
Minestrone di Verdure
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
$6.95
$8.95
vegan
-
Caprese Tradizionale
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives, drizzled with basil-infused extra-virgin olive oil
$13.95
-
Insalata Cesarina
Romaine lettuce, Grana Padano & focaccia croutons with housemade Caesar dressing
$12.50
-
Insalata Mista con Fragole
Organic baby lettuce, strawberries & white balsamic vinegar dressing
$11.95
-
Insalata Regina
Wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil
$13.50
Add
Salmon* $9
Chicken $7
vegan
Gnocchi Fatti in Casa
Housemade potato dumplings.-
Pesto e Pollo
Sautéed chicken, traditional pesto & cream
$18.95
-
Bolognese
Traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano
$19.95
-
Pomodoro
Marinara sauce & fresh basil
$17.95
Girarrosto e Griglia
Authentic Italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill.-
Pollo Toscano
Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$27.95
-
Brasato al Vino Rosso
Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$28.95
-
Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled Norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$29.95
-
Grigliata di Pesce Misto
Mixed grill of salmon, fish fillet, calamari, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$33.95
-
Filetto di Bue*
Beef tenderloin grilled rare, with balsamic vinegar & green peppercorn sauce; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$42.95
-
Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino
Grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with herbs, Trebbiano wine, Dijon mustard & lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce, sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
$28.95
Gluten-free options available upon request
*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.
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
$11
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PANNA COTTA AL MANGO
Mango custard with strawberries, raspberry sauce & whipped cream
$11
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Cannoli Siciliani
Cannoli filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios
$10
Gelati e Sorbetti
Desserts created with Italian gelato-
Affogato al Caffè
Espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato & topped with fresh whipped cream
$10
Gluten-free options available upon request
25 Novembre 2021
ZUPPA E INSALATA
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Zuppa di Zucca
Butternut squash & potato soup with sage & onions; topped with Grana Padano cheese crouton (vegetarian)
$7.95 - $9.50
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Insalata Invernale
Frisee, radicchio & endive salad with toasted walnuts, red grapes & Gorgonzola cheese; Champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
$14.50
SECONDI
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Tacchino Arrosto Tradizionale
Roasted turkey breast with traditional bread stuffing, cranberry sauce & turkey gravy; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts
$25.95
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Prosciutto Cotto all’Ananas
Baked hickory-smoked ham with grilled fresh pineapple & honey mustard sauce; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts
$25.95
DOLCE
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Torta di Zucca Con Gelato
Traditional pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce; garnished with whipped cream, sliced strawberry & mint
$11
A variety of Italian specialties will also be available à la carte on Thanksgiving Day.
MENÙ A PREZZO FISSO
Adults 51.95; Children (12 & under) 19.95-
Zuppa di Zucca
Butternut squash & potato soup with sage & onions; topped with Grana Padano cheese crouton (vegetarian)
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Insalata Invernale
Frisee, radicchio & endive salad with toasted walnuts, red grapes & Gorgonzola cheese; Champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
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Tacchino Arrosto Tradizionale
Roasted turkey breast with traditional bread stuffing, cranberry sauce & turkey gravy; served with mashed potatoes, baked yams & haricots verts (served family style)
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Torta di Zucca Con Gelato
Traditional pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce; garnished with whipped cream, sliced strawberry & mint
Vini
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Chardonnay, Duckhorn, Napa Valley 2019
Aromas of yellow peach, lemon cream, pear & mango, along with French oak-inspired notes of brioche, sweet baking spices and crème brûlée
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Pinot Noir, Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, 2018
Enticing aromas of bright cranberry, strawberry, blueberry & blackberry, as well as savory hints of black tea, dried herbs, pennyroyal & saddle leather
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Red Blend, Paraduxx, Napa Valley, 2018
Deep, dark & luxurious, this wine offers alluring aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, currant & cocoa powder, with underlying hints of saddle leather, cinnamon and clove