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Alto Menu

lunch

2 Course $41. Each Additional Savory Course $19

appetizers
Insalata Mista Invernale market greens, crisp apple, golden beets, gorgonzola      
Passato di Funghi con Ricotta warm mushroom soup, whipped truffled ricotta, crisp ciabatta      
Gamberi con Caponata E Lenticchie olive oil poached prawns, braised lentils, eggplant caponata      
Triglie Alla Griglia con Agrodolce di Uva grilled rouget, grappa-soaked raisins, toasted marcona almonds      
Carne Albese con Crescione E Parmigiano creekstone farms beef tartar, watercress puree, parmigiano crisp      
Terrina di Fegato Grasso E Coda di Bue country-style oxtail and foie gras terrine, toasted bread, pickled pear mostarda      
i primi
Garganelli con Zucca E Formaggio di Capra hand-made pasta quills, heirloom squash, goat cheese fonduta      
Gnocchi con Pomodoro San Marzano russet potato gnocchi, slow-cooked san marzano tomato ragu, basil      
Pappardelle con Ragu di Bue wide pasta ribbons, braised oxtail ragu, shaved pecorino cheese      
Agnolotti del Plin con Funghi Misti E Sugo di Vitello piemontese meat ravioli, wild mushrooms, sage, veal sugo      
Risotto Milanese con Astice E Midollo milanese-style saffron risotto, poached lobster, bone marrow      
Prix Fixe       supp 8
i secondi - i pesci
Razza con Barbabietole E Saba semolina-dusted skate, citrus-almond salad, golden beets, brown butter-saba jus      
Merluzzo con Patate E Pancetta olive oil poached cod, crushed potato, clams, pancetta      
Salmone con Bietola E Oliva Taggiasca roasted scottish salmon, swiss chard, ligurian olive, celery root puree      
i secondi - le carni
Brassato di Vitello con Polenta E Gremolata braised veal cheek, apple-bone marrow gremolata, creamy polenta      
Polletto al Mattone con Fagioli roasted baby chicken, cranberry beans, braised tuscan kale, rosemary jus      
Tagliata di Manzo con Patate E Navone sliced creekstone farms flat iron steak, wild mushrooms, roasted potatoes parsnip puree and red wine jus      

lunch - menu del inverno $68

4 Course. Winter Tasting Menu

Terrina di Fegato Grasso E Coda di Bue country-style oxtail and foie gras terrine, toasted bread, pickled pear mostarda      
Carne Albese con Crescione E Parmigiano creekstone farms beef tartar, watercress puree, parmigiano crisp      
Agnolotti del Plin con Funghi Misti E Sugo di Vitello piemontese meat ravioli, wild mushrooms, sage, veal sugo      
Pappardelle con Ragu di Bue wide pasta ribbons, braised oxtail ragu, shaved pecorino cheese      
Brassato di Vitello con Polenta E Gremolata braised veal cheek, apple-bone marrow gremolata, creamy polenta      
Merluzzo con Patate E Pancetta olive oil poached cod, crushed potato, clams, pancetta      
Panna Cotta blood orange-vanilla panna cotta, pistachio crema, candied pistachio      
Torrone piemontese nougat semifreddo, hazelnut cake, warm chocolate sauce      

lunch desserts

desserts $15
Torrone piemontese nougat semifreddo, hazelnut cake, warm chocolate sauce      
Chocolate Millefoglie layers of chocolate crunch, white chocolate creme, blackberry sorbet, chocolate caramel tuille      
Bomboloni apple cinnamon doughnuts, caramel sauce      
Tartaletta di Zucca spiced pumpkin tart, buttermilk sorbet, toasted marshmallow      
Panna Cotta blood orange-vanilla panna cotta, pistachio crema, candied pistachio      
Affogato zabaglione gelato and espresso      
Sorbetti E Gelati a selection of freshly-spun sorbet and gelato      
composed cheese plates
Plate of Three Cheeses       12
Tasting of All Six Cheeses       22
coffee
French Press - Coffee Afficionado origins in blend. ethiopian sidamo, ethiopian yirgacheffe costa rican don mayo. small serves 1-2, large serves 3-4     7.50   15
Espresso - Coffee Afficionado origins in blend. ethiopian sidamo, brazil cerrado yellow bourbon guatemala antigua finca la florencia       4.50
tea $5.50
Verbena intense lemon-flavored herb      
Mint wild armenian mint      
Organic Chamomile Medley sweet honey-like with a hint of mint      
White Peony mild yet rich while very low in caffeine      
Genmaicha popped rice and sencha green tea      
Pu-erh loose leaf pu-erh tea with organic ginger      
Jasmine Dragon Pearl fragrant, sweet and very aromatic      

dinner

4 Course $88

antipasti
Passato di Funghi con Ricotta warm mushroom soup, truffled ricotta, crisp ciabatta       17
Capesante Dorate E Agrodolce di Uva seared scallops, grappa-soaked raisins, toasted marcona almonds       20
Tonno Nizzarda E Caviale yellowfin crudo, tonnato, crisp cauliflower, caviar, lardo       22
Prix Fixe Supplement       8
Polenta con Creste di Gallo creamy polenta, cock’s comb ragu, parmigiano cheese       16
Terrina di Coda di Bue E Fegato Grasso country-style oxtail and foie gras terrine, pear mostarda, pickled chanterelles       19
Animelle Milanese con Gremolata di Mela crisp sweetbreads, apple gremolata, celery root, veal cream       18
Involtino di Quaglia con Verdure Sotto Aceto stuffed quail, mortadella, pickled beets, mache salad       17
le paste
Garganelli Bolognese hand-made pasta quills, milk-fed veal ragu, parmigiano fonduta     16   27
Uova Bergese con Funghi organic egg raviolo, truffled-parmigiano, pine mushrooms, crisp sweetbreads       29
Agnolotti del Plin con Funghi Misti E Sugo di Vitello piemontese meat ravioli, wild mushrooms, sage, veal sugo     17   29
Pappardelle con Agnello E Santoreggia hand-made pasta ribbons, roast baby lamb, savory, pecorino     17   29
Cappellacci con Fagiano Selvatico braised pheasant ravioli, baby root vegetables, natural consommé     17   29
Trenette con le Cozze Allo Zafferano thin hand-cut pasta, poached mussels, baby calamari, saffron cream     16   27
i risotti
Risotto Ai Ricci di Mare E Ostriche acquerello risotto, sea urchin crema, wellfleet oysters, prosecco     18   30
Prix Fixe Supplement       8
i pesci
Merluzzo con Patate E Pancetta olive oil poached cod, crushed red-potato, clams, pancetta       35
Dentice Agli Agrumi sauteed red snapper, citrus-almond salad, baby fennel, capers       34
Branzino con Bagna Caoda seared branzino, piemontese anchovy butter sauce, sauteed spinach       38
le carni
Agnello con Zucca E Lenticchie roasted lamb rack, fall squash, braising greens, lentils, huckleberry jus       40
Nodino di Vitello con Cipolline E Pancetta roasted amish veal chop, cipolline onions, grilled radicchio, pancetta cream sauce       44
Prix Fixe Supplement       12
Tagliata di Manzo con Funghi E Midollo creekstone farms sirloin, hen of the woods, parsnip puree, roasted fingerling potatoes red wine-bone marrow sauce       42
il gran menu $130
7 Course Tasting menu. Wine Pairing $95
Tonno Nizzarda yellowfin crudo, tonnato, crisp cauliflower, caviar, lardo      
Tartar di Manzo E Radicchio creekstone farms beef tartar, radicchio, lemon oil, piave cheese      
Polpo Alla Piastra con Baccala seared octopus, salt cod, tomato agrodolce, culatura d’alici      
Uova Bergese con Funghi organic egg raviolo, truffled-parmigiano, pine mushrooms, crisp sweetbreads      
Gnocchi Alla Norcia con Tartufo Nero russet potato gnocchi, norcia-style black truffle cream      
Brassato di Vitello con Polenta braised veal cheek, bone marrow gremolata, creamy polenta      
Duo di Panna Cotto E Torrone blood orange-vanilla panna cotta, candied pistachio. piemontese nougat semifreddo, warm chocolate sauce      

dinner desserts

desserts $15
Dessert tasting: Choice of Any Two $17, Choice of Any Four $32
Torrone piemontese nougat semifreddo, hazelnut cake, warm chocolate sauce      
Chocolate Millefoglie layers of chocolate crunch, white chocolate creme, blackberry sorbet, chocolate caramel tuille      
Bomboloni apple cinnamon doughnuts, caramel sauce      
Tartaletta di Zucca spiced pumpkin tart, buttermilk sorbet, toasted marshmallow      
Panna Cotta blood orange-vanilla panna cotta, pistachio crema, candied pistachio      
Affogato zabaglione gelato and espresso      
Sorbetti E Gelati a selection of freshly-spun sorbet and gelato      
coffee
French Press - Coffee Afficionado origins in blend. ethiopian sidamo, ethiopian yirgacheffe costa rican don mayo. small serves 1-2, large serves 3-4     7.50   15
Espresso - Coffee Afficionado origins in blend. ethiopian sidamo, brazil cerrado yellow bourbon guatemala antigua finca la florencia       4.50
tea $5.50
Verbena intense lemon-flavored herb      
Mint wild armenian mint      
Organic Chamomile Medley sweet honey-like with a hint of mint      
Genmaicha popped rice and sencha green tea      
Pu-erh loose leaf pu-erh tea with organic ginger      
Jasmine Dragon Pearl fragrant, sweet and very aromatic      
Lavender Earl Grey black tea leaves, natural oils of bergamot and lavender      
Organic China Black thick bodied, sweet and malty      
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