Acquavite La Jolla menu - La Jolla CA 92037

Appetizers
- Bruschetta Al Pomodoro $9
  
  House made ciabatta, fresh garlic rub, fresh tomato, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Fritto Misto $18
  
  Deep fried shrimp, sea squid, and market fresh vegetables, served with house made tomato sauce.
- Midollo di Bue $14
  
  roasted bone marrow, maldon sea salt crystals, and herb infused extra virgin olive oil.
- Carpaccio di Manzo $15
  
  Top round eye of beef, wild arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Tartara di Tonno $16
  
  Sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, and crispy ciabatta crostini.
- Polpo Grigliato in Guazzetto $18
  
  Grilled octopus, Salina capers, black olives, and spicy tomato sauce.
- Melanzan alla Parmigiana $16
  
  Deep-fried eggplants topped with mozzarella cheese, parmigiana, and tomato sauce.
- Calamri E Verdure $13
  
  Market fresh vegetables, deep sea squid and house made tomato sauce.

Soups
- Zuppa Del Giorno $9
  
  Chef daily inspiration from the local market. Please call for daily selection.
- Zuppa All'aragosta $13
  
  House-made lobster broth, Maine lobster chunks, heavy cream, chive infused extra virgin olive oil.

Salads
- Insalata di Cesare $9
  
  Organic romaine, herb butter crostini, extra virgin olive oil, house-made Caesar dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Insalata Mista $8
  
  Organic mixed salad, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, orange vinaigrette, and almonds.
- Caprese di Bufala $16
  
  Buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, sweet basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Prosciutto e Melone $11
  
  Prosciutto di Parma, sweet melon, and wild arugula.

Pizza Napoletana

pizza
- Margherita $14
  
  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prosciutto $16
  
  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, and arugula.
- Vegetariana $15
  
  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled zucchini, eggplants, and mushrooms.
- 4 Formaggi $16
  
  Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and ricotta.

Pasta
- Penne al Pomodoro $14
  
  Hose-made tomato sauce, penne pasta, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Penne All'Arrabbiata $15
  
  House-made tomato sauce, chili flakes, fresh garlic, Italian parsley, with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Spaghetti Alla Norma $18
  
  House-made tomato sauce, fried Japanese eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, with aged ricotta cheese.
- Risotto Alla Pescatora $26
  
  Manila clams, pacific mussels, shrimp,and calamari, with fresh garlic, white wine, and Italian parsley.
- Ravioli Burro e Salvia $26
  
  House-made sheep ricotta and spinach ravioli, butter, fresh sage and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Fettuccine Allo Zafferano $30
  
  Pacific shrimp, creamy saffron sauce, organic egg fettuccine, iItalian squash wrap, and sliced almonds.
- Spaghetti Allo Scoglio $26
  
  Manila clams, pacific black mussels, shrimps, and calamari, with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine, chili flakes, and tomato sauce.
- Fettuccine All'aragosta $32
  
  Half maine lobster, creamy tomato sauce, wild arugula and cherry tomatoes, topped with half Maine lobster.
- Fettuccine Alla Bolognese $19
  
  Ground beef, house-made tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano with organic egg fettucine.
- Pappardelle al Cinghiale $24
  
  Wild caught boar, chianti wine, house-made tomato sauce, and egg pappardelle.
- Spaghetti Alla Bottarga $36
  
  Shaved fish roe, butter sauce, lemon peel, fermented black garlic.
- Cinchiale Rosmarino $26
  
  Braised wild boar ragout, rosemary scented risotto, with parmigiano reggiano.
- Risotto al Porcini $30
  
  Wild porcini mushrooms, carnaroli rice, with parmigiano reggiano.
- Tagliolini de Mare Nero $30
  
  House made squid in infused taliolini with manila clams, calamari, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, bottarga, and lemon zest.
- Lasagna $24
  
  House made pasta, besciamella, and beef ragu.

Main Courses
- Petto di Pollo $22
  
  Organic chicken breast, flour, and choice of sauce.
- Milanese di Pollo $24
  
  Chicken scaloppini breaded and pan-fried.
- Saltimbocca di Vitello $34
  
  Veal scaloppini, prosciutto di Parma, and fresh sage.
- Saltimbocca di Polla $34
  
  Chicken scaloppini, prosciutto di Parma, and fresh sage.
- Rosa di Salmone Alle Erbe $26
  
  Wild caught salmon, fresh garlic, rosemary, and lemon infused extra virgin olive oil.
- Pescato del Giorno $36
  
  Chef's best choice from the port's fish selection.
- Agnello A Scottadito $34
  
  New Zealand rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary.
- Filetto al Pepe Verde $36
  
  8 oz., grass fed, all-natural Angus filet Mignon with Madagascar peppercorn and Armagnac cream sauce.
- 10 oz. Filetto al Camino $46
  
  Double cut, grass fed, all-natural Angus filet Mignon, bread crust, burning herb nest.
- Petto D'anatra All' Arancia $28
  
  Orange infused duck breast, sage infused butter and fresh garlic.
- Straccetti Alla Romana $24
  
  Filet mignon slices, fresh garlic, rosemary, wild arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Sides
- Funghi Trifolata $7
  
  Champignon mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, and Italian parsley.
- Spinaci Saltati $6
  
  Local steamed spinach, fresh garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Patate Arrosto $6
  
  Yukon gold potatoes, Tuscan style.

Truffles Menu
- Carpaccio di Manzo e Tartufo $28
  
  Top round eye of beef, Parmigiano-Reggiano, wild arugula, lemon juice, cracked pepper, ground and shaved summer black truffle.
- Tagliatelle al Tartufo $42
  
  Fresh, house made organic egg tagliatelle, creamy butter, ground and shaved summer black truffle, black truffle extra virgin olive oil drops.
- Filetteo al Tartufo $56
  
  6 ounce grass fed, all natural Angus beef of Filet Mignon, Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce, ground and shaved summer black truffle.