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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.
  • calamari in zimino
    grilled calamari | Adriatic sugo of tomato, chili, white wine and garden peas | garlic rubbed crostini …13
  • BIGNE SALATE
    crispy cauliflower fritti tossed with mint, parsley and white wine vinaigrette | smoked paprika aioli … 11
  • ARANCINI CON RADICCHIO
    golden carnaroli rice spheres | taleggio cheese centre | summer black truffle crema … 12
  • MISTI DI OLIVE
    balsamic marinated olives with fennel, chili, orange zest | lemon balm micro | served warm … 9
  • CROSTINI CON PESTO DI BARBABIETOLE
    roasted beet spread | walnut, parsley and cumin pesto | garlic rubbed crostini | pomegranate | walnut crumble… 12
  • FOCACCIA CON FICHI
    house made ’00’ flour focaccia | creamy ricotta | fig | pistachio | balsamic drizzle | sunflower sprouts … 13

Antipasti - Appetizers

  • CARPACCIO DI MANZO
    thin 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 STAGIONATA
    medley of sweet and bitter greens | orange and grapefruit supreme | fresh figs | Sudbury honey vinaigrette | balsamic reduction | pistachio crumble … 17
  • INSALATA DI CESARE
    romaine hearts | egg, parmigiano, anchovy and extra virgin olive oil emulsion | baked croutons| prosciutto crisps | shaved parmigiano - 17
  • INSALATINA DI FAVE
    fava bean puree layered with fresh Roma tomato, summer herbs and artichoke hearts | white truffle vinaigrette … 17
  • TAGLIERE DI SALUMI E FORMAGGI
    selection of imported salumi and cheese | seasonal condiments | local honey - 24
  • ANTIPASTO DI VERDURE GRIGLIATE
    selection of grilled local summer vegetables | 20yr red wine vinegar marinade | fresh mint, garlic and parsley | Ontario burrata | extra virgin olive oil | balsamic drizzle … 16

Primi - Pasta

  • PACCHERI AL MARE
    bronze dye wide pasta tubes | sugo of Pacific white shrimp, fresh pasta clams, calamari, white wine and coastal herbs… 36
  • MEZZE MANICHE CARBONARA
    short tube pasta | local duck egg yolk and pecorino sauce | crisp guanciale | cracked black pepper | a Roman classic reimagined … 31
  • GNOCCHI AL POMODORO
    hand rolled potato gnocchi | sugo of Vesuvian tomatoes | parmigiano | basil micro … 30
  • TAGLIATELLE PAGLIE E FIENO
    spinach and semolina tagliatelle | classic rustica sauce of sundried tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes and clarified butter | basil chiffonade … 30
  • RAVIOLI D'ESTATE
    fior di latte and ricotta stuffed ravioli | basil pesto | blistered cherry tomatoes | fire roasted pine nuts | summer simplicity at best… 32
  • RISOTTO CON CARCIOFI
    slow simmered carnaroli rice with artichoke, parmigiano and butter | crispy artichoke garnish | lemon zest … 28

SECONDI - Mains

  • FRUTTI DI MARE ALLA GRIGLIA
    grilled Pacific white shrimp, calamari and east coast scallops | cannellini bean, red onion, mint and lemon zest medley | garlic sauteed broccolini | rosemary and mint oil drizzle … 36
  • VITELLO MILANESE
    crispy breadcrumb crusted Ontario veal chop | grilled radicchio | roasted pine nuts | balsamic glaze | seasonal greens… 46
  • AGNELLO SCOTTADITTO
    Umbrian marinated frenched lamb chops | grilled zucchini insalatina | herb roasted fingerling potatoes | mint salsa verde … 58
  • PICATTA DI POLLO
    seared farm raised chicken thighs | classic lemon piccata sauce | Manitoulin grown chard and farm vegetables | herb roasted fingerling potatoes … 36
  • SALMONE ARROSTO
    pan roasted Atlantic coast salmon | lemon braised artichoke | local farmed mushrooms | seasonal greens | grilled polenta … 38
  • FILETTO DI MANZO
    grilled 8oz beef tenderloin | sauteed kale with garlic and chili | mushroom sautee | roasted carrots | fingerling potatoes … 60

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 |Veneto
    Italy’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 | Piemonte
    Delicate 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 Romagna
    Dry, 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 Marche
    Fascinating 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 Giulia
    True 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 Marche
    Known 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 Adige
    and 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 | Umbria
    Primary 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 | Sicilia
    in 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 | Sicilia
    Sicily’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 | Piemonte
    Everyday 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 | Friuli
    Popular 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 | Toscana
    Sangiovese 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 | Campania
    King 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 Marche
    Full 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 | Veneto
    Appassimento 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 | Puglia
    The 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 | Veneto
    A 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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