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Cicchetti - Pronounced ‘chee-keh-tea’
Small Plates
These small plates are Northern Italy’s answer to Spain’s tapas and are typically ‘shared’ between friends in later afternoon or evening. Cicchetti are served in wine bars across Venice and made using the day’s market finds. Enjoy as an appetizer or order several plates for a meal. Perfect with a negroni or a glass of wine from our wine list.
- spiedini di calamari ‘marchigiano’calamari skewers |herbed breadcrumbs | lemon - 13
- Mortadella IGP Bolognaserved with housemade focaccia & pistachio crumble - 12
- crostini di cannellini, salvia e balsamicocannellini beans | evoo | sage | balsamic | pancetta - 11
- suppli al telefonocarnaroli rice | tomato | fresh mozzarella - 12
- crostini di zuccawhipped ricotta | sage | honey | roasted butternut squash| spiced walnuts | cranberries - 13
- spiedini di trotagarlic and ginger marinade | wood oven local rainbow trout skewers | cucumber radish slaw- 13
- 18-month prosciutto di Parma DOPserved with Torinese grissini
Antipasti - Appetizers
- CARPACCIO DI MANZOthin sliced Alberta AAA beef | Tuscan extra virgin olive oil | fresh lemon zest | white truffle oil | arugula micro | toasted pine nuts | shaved piave | cracked pepper - 18
- INSALATA RADICCHIO E CAVOLOgrilled radicchio | shaved Brussel sprouts | supreme of oranges | spiced walnuts | citrus Dijon dressing | shaved pecorino fresco - 16
- INSALATA DI CESAREromaine hearts | egg, parmigiano, anchovy and extra virgin olive oil emulsion | baked croutons| prosciutto crisps | shaved parmigiano - 17
- GRIGLIATA DI POLIPOgrilled octopus | roasted heirloom potato, Umbrian lentil, red pepper and arugula | fresh herb gremolata | charred lemon - 26
- TAGLIERE DI SALUMIselection of imported salumi and cheese | seasonal condiments | local honey - 24
- POLENTA ALLA GRIGLIAgrilled corn polenta | mushroom ragu | wood roasted mushroom garnish - 18
Primi - Pasta
- GNOCCHI ALLA PANNA CON FONTINApotato gnocchi | bechamel | fontina | crushed walnuts | truffle oil drizzle - 32
- LUNETTE DI ZUCCAbutternut squash ravioli | brown butter, lemon zest and sage sauce | parmigiano | hazelnut gremolata - 31
- MEZZE MANICHE ALLA VODKA CON BURATAbronze dye short semolina pasta | tomato passata, bacon, vodka reduction and touch of cream | crispy bacon | pulled burrata cow milk cheese - 32
- RISOTTO CON SALSICCEslow simmered carnaroli rice with chicken stock, parmigiano, butter and lemon zest | crispy pork sausage and fennel garnish | extra virgin olive oil drizzle - 28
- PACCHERI CON SUGO DI MAREbronze dye wide pasta tubes | slow simmered tomato sauce with white wine, Pacific white shrimp, PEI mussels and calamari - 36
- TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESElocal farm egg pasta | slow simmered beef, pork and chicken ragu | grated nutmeg | parmigiano - 30
SECONDI - Mains
- FILETTO DI MANZO8oz Alberta AAA beef tenderloin | sauteed kale with garlic & chilli | fingerling potatoes | local mushroom | braised radish & beets | Manitoulin carrots | port reduction - 59
- ANATRAduo of King Cole duck: tagliata of cast iron seared breast | slow roasted confit of leg | plum gastrique | charred carrots | honey roasted beets | sauteed kale | butter poached potatoes - 48
- AGNELLOoven roasted herb crusted rack of Australian lamb | roasted butternut squash, carrots and sauteed kale | fingerling potatoes - 58
- ‘BRASATO’ DI VERDURE (vegan)seasonally sourced greens, heirloom carrots and radish |cicchercia, chickpea and Tuscan red bean braise | sauteed escarole and kale | parsley, chive and fresh herb jus - 36
- SCALLOPINE DI CODA DI ROSPOpan seared monkfish medallions with white wine, lemon and blistered cherry tomatoes | cannellini bean puree |roasted Brussel sprouts | charred broccolini and capers | mint and parsley oil - 38
- BRODETTO ALLA MARCHIGIANAclassic seafood stew from Le Marche | slow simmered monkfish fillet, squid, Pacific white shrimp, PEI mussels, east coast scallops with white wine, tomato, garlic, sofrito and fish stock | fresh chili | grilled crostini - 42
Our dishes are prepared fresh and in season to give you the best possible quality. Should you have any dietary concerns, please feel free to let us know and we will gladly accommodate where possible.
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Vino spumante – Sparkling wines - dry / light and fruity
- Prosecco DOC Brut, Obiz n/v |VenetoItaly’s most popular sparkling made with glera grapes in northeastern Italy | light bodied with medium acidity and dry, fruity finish | pairs with cured meats and most starters
- Moscato d’Asti IGT, 47 anno n/v | PiemonteDelicate and lightly sparkling muscat blanc grape | low alcohol, sweet and highly aromatic | pairs with cream-based desserts and cakes | also great on its own
- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, Cantina di Soliera n/v| Emilia RomagnaDry, sparkling red wine from Central Italy | low alcohol with berry and floral notes | extremely versatile with food especially pizzas, prosciutto & antipasti
Vini Bianci – White wines – medium bodied, crisp and acidic
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOCG classico villa bianchi, Umani Ronchi 2022 | Le MarcheFascinating delicate and versatile white | dry with medium acidity | vibrant and fresh notes of lemon and peaches | matches well with pastas, seafood & grilled fish
- Pinot Grigio Friuli doc rosadis, Forchir 2022 | Friuli Venezia GiuliaTrue to its origin, this pinot grigio undergoes a short natural maceration (few hours) on its copper toned skins to give a traditional salmon colour | grown in alpine regions, it is more floral and complex then your more common pinot grigios |matches well with white meat & salads
- Offida Pecorino DOCG artemisia, Conte degli Azzoni 2022 | Le MarcheKnown for its rich and aromatic character, Pecorino is highly regarded for its elegance and minerality | slightly salty with bracing acidity and flesh stone fruit flavours | great with fish and shellfish
- Moscato Giallo Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT pfefferer, Colterenzo 2022 | Trentino Alto Adigeand elegant |medium bodied with floral and fruit notes of golden apples, oranges and white flowers | an excellent aperitif wine | excellent with light crudi, sharing plates & salads
Vini Bianci – White wines - aromatic and flavourful
- Grechetto Umbria IGT fiordaliso, Cantina Roccafiore 2022 | UmbriaPrimary grape in Umbria, this medium bodied wine is similar in style to a dry rose | Dry with medium high acidity | flavours of white peach, melon & strawberry | Excellent with grain salads, seafood pastas & grilled fish
- Grillo Sicilia DOC, Settesoli 2022 | Siciliain the past few years |slightly herbal with bright acidity |pairs well with all seafood, vegetable dishes & light pastas
Vini Rossi – Red Wines – medium bodied, spicy and earthy
- Nero d’ Avola Sicilia DOC, Mandarossa 2022 | SiciliaSicily’s most important red varietal likened to Cab Sauvignon | medium bodied with notes of black cherry and plum | soft tannins | pairs with pasta in meat sauces and beef tagliata
- Barbera d’Alba DOC paolino, Ca del’ Baio 2021 | PiemonteEveryday drinking wine due to its high acidity, low tannin and medium body characteristics | fresh and vibrant flavours of berries and currant |excellent with beef carpaccio, meat sauces & semi aged cheese
- Pinot Nero Friuli Colli Orientali DOP, La Tunella 2020 | FriuliPopular light bodied red with red fruit and spice aromatics | dry with smooth, soft tannins | long pleasant finish | pairs well with chicken, pork & mushroom/truffle dishes
- Chianti DOCG buccia nera, Tenuta di Campriano 2022 | ToscanaSangiovese is the key grape of central Italy and the predominant varietal in Chianti |its characteristics are dependent on its climate as it taste depends on where its grown | medium bodied with high acidity, this wine is elegantly fruity with berry and red fruit notes as well as hints of darker balsamic | very food friendly and pairs well with tomato sauces, pizzas, grilled meats & fowl/poultry
Vini Rossi – Red Wines – full bodied and smooth
- Aglianico del Sannio DOP lucchero, La Guardiense 2017 | CampaniaKing of Southern Italy grape varietals | a wine of intense colour and violet hues | aromas of cherry, vanilla & spice due to partial barrique oak aging | full bodied with good acidity | great with vegetable, legume dishes & game
- Rosso Conero DOC san lorenzo, Umani Ronchi 2021 | Le MarcheFull bodied 100% Montepulciano varietal | rich, flavourful & pleasantly harmonious | intensely fruity with a long finish | pairs with stuffed pastas, pork & grilled dishes | Italy’s winemaker of the year for 2023
- Cabernet Sauvignon Trevenezie IGT sognum, Luigi Righetti 2020 | VenetoAppassimento style (drying grapes for approx 40 days prior to pressing) cabernet | medium bodied with concentrated flavours of plum, black cherry & cedar | goes well with mushroom sauced pastas, roasted & seared meats
Vini Rossi – Red Wines – full bodied, powerful and intense
- Primitivo Salento IGP soltema, Jorche 2018 | PugliaThe original black zinfandel (brought to California in the late 1800s by Italian immigrants), grows almost exclusively in Puglia | boldly fruity with jammy berry flavours | great minerality and acidity |soft tannins | pairs with well-structured pasta dishes and meat dishes
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG classico, Luigi Righetti 2019 | VenetoA classic blend of corvina, molinara & rondinella grape varietals appassimento style (see Cabernet above), which then undergo a slow fermentation period followed by chestnut barrel ageing |bold aromas of cherry liqueur, figs & cinnamon |medium acidity and high alcohol | excellent with braised dishes or on its own for deep conversation
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