La Pastaia

bundle of rare beef filled with sliced mushrooms, fried shallots, parmesan and truffle oil

pesto coated deep fried squid served with deep fried lemons and lemon aioli.

skewer of fire roasted fresh mozzarella and baguette with a light anchovie oil.

grilled portobella mushroom, olive oil, pepper flakes and mustard aioli.

layers of eggplant, mortadella and cacciocavalo cheese, dusted with breadcrumbs and deep fried.

fresh figs with air cured ham, mascarpone cheese and house made breadsticks

fire roasted prince edward island mussels served with a lemon butter

salad of mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts and vinaigrette

salad of mixed greens, Parmigiano, scallions, tomatoes and vinaigrette.

romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic

romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, Parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic with grilled chicken.

romaine lettuce, anchovy-egg dressing, Parmigiano, croutons and roasted garlic with salmon

bay shrimp with grapefruit sections and basil on baby spinach with a citrus vinegrette.

grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, boutique tomatoes, basil; on butter lettuce.

pasta salad with fresh peas, grilled chicken, sweet onion and rosemary aioli on butter leaf lettuce.

grilled chicken, pancetta, hard boiled egg, olives, gorgonzola cheese, tomato & scallions on butter lettuce.

special soup - changes daily

italian bacon, sweet onion, garlic, sage, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

classic pizza with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese

italian sausage, mushrooms, sweet onions, oregano, tomato sauce and fontina cheese.

prosciutto, gorgonzola, figs, arugula, and virgin olive oil.

portabella mushroom, ricotta salata, mozzarella, thyme, and tomato sauce.

sauteed baby broccoli with lemon and olive oil

sauteed spinach with garlic and nutmeg

side of soft polenta

soft polenta with porcini, marsala and mascarpone

slow cooked arborio rice with braised veal cheeks, artichoke, thyme, marsala and asiago

fresh clams, garlic, white wine, butter, parsley and oregano

fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, olive oil and garlic

pasta with pacific salmon, capers, red onion, pinot grigio, thyme, and virgin olive oil.

pasta with grilled chicken, butternut squash, pancetta, roasted onion, sage, stock and cream

ricotta filled pasta with a rich tomato meat sauce

pumpkin and ricotta filled pasta with a sauce of walnuts, brown butter and sage.

pasta twists with Swiss chard, ricotta salata cheese, toasted hazelnuts and extra virgin olive oil

italian cooked ham, quartered mushrooms, black pepper and cream

chef forrest's suggested pasta - changes daily

oven roasted vegetables on soft polenta with mascarpone cheese

roasted chicken with sweet fennel, roasted garlic, rosemary and limoncello; on soft polenta

filet of beef served on a portabella mushroom with a rich barolo wine sauce and deep fried shallots

beef short ribs braised in chianti wine with porcini and bay laurel; on polenta.

sauteed veal cutlet with pomodoro, mozzarella and parmigiano; served with asparagus

sauteed individual baby lamb chops served with a balsamic deglaze and sauteed spinach

braised lamb shank, artichokes, roasted shallots, Chianti and fresh rosemary; served on polenta.

seafood stew with scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, salmon in a rich tomato sauce.

grilled pork chops smothered in apples & sage; served with a gorgonzola sauce and fried polenta

grilled chicken breast, pesto aioli and tomato

warm sandwich of zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and artichokes.

grilled portabella mushroom, red onion, butter lettuce and mustard aioli.

smoked salmon, red onion, fontina and caper aioli.