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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.
- Artichoke, lemon and chive crostini
- Mortadella IGP Bolognaserved with housemade focaccia & pistachio crumble
- Summer vegetable carpaccioChargrilled local asparagus, radish and fennel carpaccio | crispy leeks | maple dust | maple ver jus | citrus |
- Ginger and garlic marinated Manitoulin rainbow trout spiediniserved with cucumber, kohlrabi and radish slaw
- Arrosticini di agnellolamb skewers served with carrot puree | citrus mint emulsion
- Octopus carpacciolocal micros | sweet and bitter greens | citrus vinaigrette | balsamic reduction
- 18-month prosciutto di Parma DOPserved with Torinese grissini
Antipasti - Appetizers
- CRUDO DI SALMONEfennel, red onion, grapefruit pomegranate insalatina | infornate olive tapenade | crème fraiche | sturgeon caviar | Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
- INSALATA D'ESTATEfarro | roasted local vegetables | blistered tomatoes | arugula | escarole | fresh mint and parsley | grilled eggplant | fig and pomegranate garnish | balsamic reduction
- INSALATA DI CESAREromaine hearts | egg, parmigiano, anchovy and extra virgin olive oil emulsion | baked croutons| prosciutto crisps | shaved parmigiano
- FRITTURE DI PESCEfried east coast scallops, local perch, calamari and Pacific white shrimp | crispy sage | chipotle aioli | fried lemon, sage, chili peppers
- CRUDO DI MANZOPenokean Hills Farm beef tartare with capers, dill pickle, onion and extra virgin olive oil | cured quail egg | garlic rubbed crostini
- TAGLIERE DI SALUMI & FORMAGGIlocal spicy sopressata | prosciutto cotto | lonza | 5-month aged Friulano Montasio (semi aged cow milk) | Pecorino Crotonese (aged sheep milk) | Piave Rosso riserva (aged cow milk) | seasonal condiments
Primi - Pasta
- GNOCCHIzucchini, basil, pinenuts and mint pesto | parmigiano | fresh chili peppers
- STRINGOZZIartisan sausage, local mushrooms | white wine | fresh herbs | parmigiano
- MEZZE MANICHE ALLA VODKAOntario bacon | tomato sugo | vodka | fresh cream | parmigiano
- SPAGHETTI AL LIMONEPEI mussels, pasta clams, Pacific white shrimp | fresh basil, white wine and cherry tomato sugo
SECONDI - Mains
- TAGLIATA DI MANZOgrilled 10 oz Penokean Hills beef striploin | 12-year-old balsamic di Modena
- AGNELLO SCOTTADITTOgrilled rosemary and citrus marinated Australian rack of lamb |
- PICCATA DI TROTApan seared Manitoulin rainbow trout | lemon, caperberry, parsley and white wine reduction
- ‘BRASATO’ DI VERDUREsummer dish of seasonally sourced greens, heirloom carrots and radish | cicchercia, chickpea and Tuscan red bean braise | sauteed escarole and kale | parsley, chive and fresh herb jus
- INVOLTINI DI POLLOsundried tomato, tarragon and parsley stuffed chicken | citrus beurre blanc | roasted shitake and oyster mushroom | chargrilled asparagus
- GRIGLIATA DI PESCEgrilled Pacific white shrimp and calamari | seared east coast sea scallops | citrus emulsion
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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