North Italia - Santa Monica

4.3

1512 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 382-2460
Website
http://www.northitaliarestaurant.com/locations/santa-monica-ca/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Jana Schwimmer: (310) 382-2460

Location
1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Parking details
None

Popular dishes

Daily SoupUS$12.00
Grilled Bread & Good Olive OilUS$9.50
grana padano & herbs
Zucca ChipsUS$12.50
pesto aioli (yum!)
Burrata di StagioneUS$18.00
red wine poached pear, sicilian pistachio crumble, affinato, grilled ciabatta
Cacio e Pepe AranciniUS$16.00
crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli
Crispy Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.50
fresh mozzarella, spicy vodka sauce, torn basil
Calamari FrittiUS$20.00
house giardiniera, sugo, calabrian aioli, grilled lemon
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*US$18.00
caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nut, torn basil, pickled red onion
Wild Shrimp ScampiUS$19.50
blistered tomato, grana padano, garlic confit, herb butter, charred lemon, grilled bread
Prosciutto BruschettaUS$17.00
stracciatella, grilled asparagus, truffle, grana padano
White Truffle Garlic BreadUS$18.00
house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, herbs
Italian MeatballsUS$19.00
creamy polenta, rustic marinara, grana padano
Beef Carpaccio*US$20.00
pecorino stagionato, toasted pine nut, salsa verde, arugula, grilled bread
Black Mediterranean MusselsUS$21.00
calabrese salami, white wine, garlic butter, fresh herbs, grilled bread

Chef's Boards

Farmers MarketUS$22.00
glazed chioggia beet & fuji apple, roasted butternut squash, heirloom carrot, brussels sprout, grilled asparagus, broccolini, hazelnut, hearth bread, basil pesto
ClassicoUS$24.00
prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, hearth bread

Salads

add chicken $8 (210 cal) or salmon* $14 (360 cal)

Little Gem CaesarUS$17.00
grated grana padano, herb breadcrumb, cracked pepper
Arugula & AvocadoUS$16.00
shaved fennel, lemon, grana padano, evoo
Tuscan KaleUS$17.50
crispy pancetta, charred grape, apple, pistachio, herbed breadcrumb, parmesan vinaigrette
Seasonal VegetableUS$18.00
butternut squash, brussels sprout, cauliflower, kale, radicchio, pecorino, fregola, pistachio, date, white balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped ChickenUS$18.50
farm greens, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted pine nut, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Heirloom Beet & ChickenUS$18.00
avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, fregola, red wine vinaigrette
Italian FarmUS$18.50
salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, roasted pepper, herb breadcrumb, oregano vinaigrette

Pizza

make it bomba style for the crust +$5 (adds 270 cal), substitute gluten-free crust +$4 (removes 40-100 cal)

MargheritaUS$22.00
mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo, red sauce
Hot Honey & Smoked ProsciuttoUS$24.00
scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula, pecorino toscano
FunghiUS$23.00
roasted mushroom, cipollini, smoked mozzarella
Naples WhiteUS$22.00
house ricotta, pecorino romano, wild oregano, evoo, red onion
Spicy MeatballUS$23.00
provolone piccante, house ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romano, red sauce
ProsciuttoUS$24.00
mission fig, goat cheese, arugula
The PigUS$24.00
salumi, pepperoni, spicy sopressatta, italian sausage

Sandwiches

served on herb schiacciata bread with a green salad (100 cal) or parmesan herb fries (560 cal)

CapreseUS$16.50
heirloom cherry tomato, stracciatella, torn basil, arugula, basil pesto
Parmesan ChickenUS$17.00
prosciutto, rustic marinara, mozzarella, aged provolone, calabrian aioli
Our Famous MeatballUS$17.00
braised meatballs, marinara, scamorza cheese
Spicy Italian GrinderUS$17.00
sopressatta, calabrese, smoked prosciutto, provolone, piquillo pepper, cherry tomato, giardiniera

Strombolis

served with a green salad

Hot ItalianUS$17.00
calabrese salami, italian sausage, piquillo pepper, red onion, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, house red sauce
GiardinoUS$17.00
asparagus, piquillo pepper, roasted mushroom, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, basil pesto

Fresh Pasta & Entrées

substitute gluten-free pasta (removes 30-220 cal) or vegetable noodles (removes 280-450 cal) +$3.50

Tortelloni al PomodoroUS$24.00
simple tomato sauce, burro fuso, heirloom cherry tomato, torn basil, grana padano
Lumache alla NorcinaUS$26.00
fennel sausage, rapini, grana padano crema, herb breadcrumbs, black truffle
Trottole Chicken PestoUS$26.00
sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
StrozzapretiUS$26.00
herb-roasted chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, toasted pine nut
Spicy Rigatoni VodkaUS$27.00
italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano
Bolognese (House Specialty)US$27.00
traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, evoo
Crushed Meatball RaguUS$24.00
beef meatball, crispy pancetta, blistered onion, bucatini, pecorino, wild oregano
Lasagna Bianca al FornoUS$27.00
braised short rib, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, herb breadcrumbs
Squid Ink TonnarelliUS$27.00
tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint, spicy tomato sauce
Ricotta CavatelliUS$28.00
lump crab, tiger shrimp, peperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil
Chicken ParmesanUS$28.00
crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
Pork MilaneseUS$26.00
smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, fresh lemon
Roasted Salmon*US$27.00
caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, basil pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato

Sides

Spicy BroccoliniUS$10.50
Tuscan Kale & SpinachUS$10.50
Grilled AsparagusUS$10.50
Grilled Broccoli RabeUS$10.50
Glazed Chioggia BeetsUS$10.50
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.50
Roasted Butternut Squash PolentaUS$10.50
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$10.50

Cocktails

New Italian SpritzUS$17.00
aperol, citrus smash, prosecco
JuliettaUS$17.00
vanilla infused tito's vodka, fiorente, lime, prosecco
White LotusUS$17.00
vulcanica sicilian vodka, elderflower, italicus rosolio, lemon
My VeronaUS$16.50
hendrick's grand cabaret, raspberry, ramazzotti rosato, lemon
Roman HolidayUS$16.50
coconut infused rums, aperol, pineapple, fresh lemon, black walnut
Pomegranate MuleUS$17.00
bottega bacûr gin, pomegranate, lemon, fever tree ginger beer
La Dolce VitaUS$18.00
casamigos blanco, nonino l'aperitivo, passion fruit
Sicilian MargaritaUS$17.00
el mayor reposado, grand marnier, montenegro, fresh citrus
DiavoloUS$17.00
banhez mezcal, calabrian chili amaro, tuscan spice, lemon
RistrettoUS$16.50
bottega bacûr gin, caffè borghetti, campari, carpano antica, black walnut
Marco PoloUS$17.00
iwai japanese whisky, montenegro, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
Turino Old FashionedUS$18.00
whistlepig piggyback rye, hazelnut, brown sugar, angostura

Zero Proof

Just PeachyUS$12.00
white peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Limonata RossaUS$11.00
black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Pina No-LadaUS$12.00
coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles
Jump StartUS$6.50
double expresso, chocolate, cream, shaken & served cold

Bubbles & Sangria

Prosecco, Bottega "Vino dei Poeti"US$13.50
- GlassUS$13.50
- BottleUS$54.00
Sparkling Rosé, Cleto Chiarli "Brut de Noir", Emilia-RomagnaUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Red SangriaUS$14.00
brandy, blood orange, red wine, raspberry
- GlassUS$14.00
- PitcherUS$49.00

Rosé Wine

glass (140 cal) / terzo (190 cal) / bottle (630 cal)

Chiaretto, Cà Maiol "Riviera del Garda Classico", ValtènesiUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- TerzoUS$17.00
- BottleUS$52.00

White Wine

glass (140 cal) / terzo (190 cal) / bottle (630 cal)

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, ValdadigeUS$13.50
- GlassUS$13.50
- TerzoUS$18.00
- BottleUS$54.00
Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde, CampaniaUS$12.50
- GlassUS$12.50
- TerzoUS$16.50
- BottleUS$50.00
Vermentino, Pala "Soprasole", SardiniaUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- TerzoUS$16.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Grillo, Feudo Montoni "Timpa", SicilyUS$14.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- TerzoUS$18.50
- BottleUS$56.00
Riesling, Loosen Bros. "Dr. L", MoselUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- TerzoUS$16.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Moscato d'Asti, Vietti, PiedmontUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- TerzoUS$17.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Vavasour, Awatere Valley, NZUS$14.50
- GlassUS$14.50
- TerzoUS$19.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, North CoastUS$16.50
- GlassUS$16.50
- TerzoUS$22.00
- BottleUS$66.00
Chardonnay, Edna Valley, Central CoastUS$14.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- TerzoUS$18.50
- BottleUS$56.00
Chardonnay, Bollini, "Barricato 40", TrentinoUS$16.00
- GlassUS$16.00
- TerzoUS$21.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Chardonnay, La Follette "Los Primeros", Sonoma CountyUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- TerzoUS$24.00
- BottleUS$72.00

Red Wine

glass (140 cal) / terzo (190 cal) / bottle (630 cal)

Frappato, Donnafugata "Bell'Assai", SicilyUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- TerzoUS$17.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Chianti Classico, Borgo Scopeto, TuscanyUS$14.50
- GlassUS$14.50
- TerzoUS$19.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umani Ronchi, "Podere", AbruzzoUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- TerzoUS$17.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia, TrentinoUS$14.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- TerzoUS$18.50
- BottleUS$56.00
Pinot Noir, Valravn, Sonoma CountyUS$17.50
- GlassUS$17.50
- TerzoUS$23.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Barbera, Marchesi di Gresy, AstiUS$14.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- TerzoUS$18.50
- BottleUS$56.00
Nebbiolo Langhe, Marchesi di Barolo "Sbirolo", PiedmontUS$16.00
- GlassUS$16.00
- TerzoUS$21.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Super Tuscan, Ornellaia "Le Volte", TuscanyUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- TerzoUS$24.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Barolo, Fontanafredda "Silver Label", PiedmontUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- TerzoUS$24.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Merlot, St. Francis, Sonoma CountyUS$14.50
- GlassUS$14.50
- TerzoUS$19.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Malbec, Portillo, MendozaUS$14.50
- GlassUS$14.50
- TerzoUS$19.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Negroamaro, Li Veli "Pezzo Morgana", Salice Salentino RiservaUS$14.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- TerzoUS$18.50
- BottleUS$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Di Majo Norante, MoliseUS$14.50
- GlassUS$14.50
- TerzoUS$19.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Dolan Vineyards, Mendocino CountyUS$16.50
- GlassUS$16.50
- TerzoUS$22.00
- BottleUS$66.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Iconoclast "By Chimney Rock", Napa ValleyUS$19.50
- GlassUS$19.50
- TerzoUS$26.00
- BottleUS$78.00
Proprietary Red Blend, Delille Cellars "D2", Columbia ValleyUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- TerzoUS$24.00
- BottleUS$72.00

Beer

$7.25-$9.50. (100-270 cal per serving)

Peroni Lager (Draught)
Coors Light
Modelo Especial
Athletic Brewing "Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA"

Local Draught

$7.25-$9.50. (100-270 cal per serving)

Firestone Walker "805 Blonde Ale"
Common Space "Food Fight Hazy IPA"
Three Weavers "Expatriate West Coast IPA"

Local Bottles + Cans

$7.25-$9.50. (100-270 cal per serving)

Bivouac "Albright Pear Cider"
Santa Monica Brew "Cali Pali Pils"
Ogopogo Brewing "Boeman White Ale" (16oz)
Harland "Indian Pale Whale IPA" (16oz)
Smog City "Coffee Porter" (16oz)

What 1,512 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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North Italia in Santa Monica offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." The restaurant boasts "delicious food" and a "beautiful ambiance," making it a top choice for both locals and tourists. With "outstanding service" and a menu that rarely disappoints, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,512 Reviews

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Pam VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love their food...and their service!!! Evelyn was great!!! Super friendly and personable...she made birthday celebration special!!! 🎂
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Matthew
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
it’s hard to dictate what seating arrangement to choose - standard and or high table , if you had photos of each option it would be easier to navigate and decide, it’s almost like a guessing game, noise level a bit too loud - but good food and service are what matters most just the experience could have been better
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Austin
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambiance was excellent, as always. Chad is THE top-notch go-to man of the spot, and he will leave no room for error. If you’re heading here, keep an eye out for him! He will do the absolute best for you and yours, just as he did for me and my friends. The food is great, absolutely zero complaints overall. You won’t be disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Music too loud to hear each other at table we had a party of 5
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Brian
Los Angeles9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Have been here before with good experiences and good food. This time the food came out a different times. Neither the waiter nor the manager would acknowledge the issue. Left a bad impression.
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Robert
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My partner and I had gone to North Italia for a Valentine’s Day dinner and the food was great but the service was terrible. This is not saying that the server we had was bad but the service we got was terrible. Our reservations were for 8:30pm. We got sat down almost immediately and placed our orders soon after. However, we didn’t receive our meals for over two hours! I understand restaurants get busy, especially on holidays like Valentine’s Day but two hours is ridiculous. To make matters worse there were parties that were sat down after us who got their food and even left before we had a chance to eat. That was probably the most upsetting part about the experience. Also, there was a fixed menu for the night which was fine, except by the time we finished our dinner the kitchen could not offer ANY of the desserts on the menu. By the time we finished the dessert they could offer and paid it was a little after 11:30 pm. Spending over three hours waiting in a restaurant is completely ridiculous to me. My date and I had no time or energy after to do some of the other things that we had planned because the dinner took so long. It was a very disappointing experience to say the least.
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Claire
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it and will go back for sure. Food was divine and excellent service. Decent wine list. Great first impression.
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Shyla
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Floyd (our waiter) was EXCELLENT!! Overall experience was very memorable. Food is delicious as always. ❤️💜🦋
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Rola
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went on a Friday night and it was lovely. We ordered the short ribs and the bolognese pasta and both were excellent. Staff was friendly, will go again.
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Daniel VIP
Naples1 review
2.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Music was too loud for having lunch, almost can’t have a conversation. Food is not really Italian. Too greasy.
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FAQs

North Italia - Santa Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 382-2460.

North Italia - Santa Monica is rated 4.3 stars by 1512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 11 times today

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1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.northitaliarestaurant.com/locations/santa-monica-ca/
Phone number
(310) 382-2460
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Jana Schwimmer: (310) 382-2460

North Italia - Santa Monica

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu

Margherita

Chicken Parmesan

Small Plates

Daily SoupUS$12.00

Grilled Bread & Good Olive OilUS$9.50

Zucca ChipsUS$12.50

Burrata di StagioneUS$18.00

Cacio e Pepe AranciniUS$16.00

Crispy Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.50

Calamari FrittiUS$20.00

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*US$18.00

Wild Shrimp ScampiUS$19.50

Prosciutto BruschettaUS$17.00

White Truffle Garlic BreadUS$18.00

Italian MeatballsUS$19.00

Beef Carpaccio*US$20.00

Black Mediterranean MusselsUS$21.00

Chef's Boards

Farmers MarketUS$22.00

ClassicoUS$24.00

Salads

Little Gem CaesarUS$17.00

Arugula & AvocadoUS$16.00

Tuscan KaleUS$17.50

Seasonal VegetableUS$18.00

Chopped ChickenUS$18.50

Heirloom Beet & ChickenUS$18.00

Italian FarmUS$18.50

Pizza

MargheritaUS$22.00

Hot Honey & Smoked ProsciuttoUS$24.00

FunghiUS$23.00

Naples WhiteUS$22.00

Spicy MeatballUS$23.00

ProsciuttoUS$24.00

The PigUS$24.00

Sandwiches

CapreseUS$16.50

Parmesan ChickenUS$17.00

Our Famous MeatballUS$17.00

Spicy Italian GrinderUS$17.00

Strombolis

Hot ItalianUS$17.00

GiardinoUS$17.00

Fresh Pasta & Entrées

Tortelloni al PomodoroUS$24.00

Lumache alla NorcinaUS$26.00

Trottole Chicken PestoUS$26.00

StrozzapretiUS$26.00

Spicy Rigatoni VodkaUS$27.00

Bolognese (House Specialty)US$27.00

Crushed Meatball RaguUS$24.00

Lasagna Bianca al FornoUS$27.00

Squid Ink TonnarelliUS$27.00

Ricotta CavatelliUS$28.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$28.00

Pork MilaneseUS$26.00

Roasted Salmon*US$27.00

Sides

Spicy BroccoliniUS$10.50

Tuscan Kale & SpinachUS$10.50

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.50

Grilled Broccoli RabeUS$10.50

Glazed Chioggia BeetsUS$10.50

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.50

Roasted Butternut Squash PolentaUS$10.50

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$10.50

Cocktails

New Italian SpritzUS$17.00

JuliettaUS$17.00

White LotusUS$17.00

My VeronaUS$16.50

Roman HolidayUS$16.50