APPETIZERS – COLD

ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA $14.95
Assorted meats, shellfish, cheese, hard boiled eggs, olives and artichoke hearts

WRAPPED PROSCIUTTO A LA DON FRANCESCO $13.95
Crushed banana with dates, avocado, melon, roasted almonds, wrapped with prosciutto
 and served over fresh greens with extra virgin olive oil

FRESH OYSTERS – FRENCH JAPANESE STYLE $16.95
Fresh oysters served with an oriental sauce of ponzu, soy, sake, lemon juice, mirin, finely chopped tomato, parsley and cucumber and a French Mignonette sauce of red wine,
 touch of vinaigrette, chopped shallots, chives and a touch of Dijon mustard
Vancouver Coastal Health advises: ”The consumption of RAW oysters poses an increased risk of foodborne illness.  A cooking step is needed to eliminate potential bacterial or viral contamination” 

BEEF CARPACCIO A LA ROMAGNOLA CON ARUGULA E PINOLI $16.95
Thin slices of beef tenderloin, grain mustard, capers, chopped red onion, truffle oil,
shaved reggiano, arugula, extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts

HOUSE CURED WILD SALMON CARPACCIO $15.95
Light soy vinaigrette, cracked pepper

 

APPETIZERS -WARM

CALAMARETTI ALLA BRACE CON SALSA PICCANTE   $12.95
Small tender seasoned squid filet charbroiled golden in extra virgin olive oil, served
with spicy tomato sauce with capers, black olives, chopped onion and parsley

MUSHROOMS (FUNGHI) CACCIATORE LUIGI CARNACINA $12.95
Assorted mushrooms with pancetta, celery, artichoke hearts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, herbs, white wine, black pepper, a touch of tomato paste, jus de viande and parsley

FRESH MUSSELS NEAPOLITAN STYLE $14.95
Mussels steamed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomato, white wine and herbs 

 

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $11.50
In house signature dressing 

MIXED GREENS $9.95  
With fresh tomato and house citrus vinaigrette

TOMATO ONION SALAD $9.95
With mustard dressing

BABY SPINACH SALAD $11.95
With raspberry vinaigrette, roasted pine nuts and goat cheese

CAPRESE SALAD $12.95
Fresh bocconcini, tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ALLA SICILIANA $16.95 
Buffalo mozzarella imported from the Campania region of Italy, red juicy tomatoes,
 extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, cucumber and oregano

TUNA, BOILED EGG AND AVOCADO SALAD $13.95
Mashed avocado, chopped boiled egg, flaky tuna, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest,
 cayenne pepper, served in a mold shape over alfalfa sprouts

B.C. SMOKED SALMON BALLERINA $14.95
 B.C. smoked salmon filled with crab meat, ragu of asparagus, dill, capers, egg yolk,
 lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and served over watercress leaves

SOUPS

MINESTRONE DELLA CASA $9.50
Tomato flavored chicken stock, vegetables, herbs, seasonings, and pasta

TORTELLINI IN BRODO $8.95
A light chicken consommé with tortellini pasta stuffed with chicken, veal and cheese

LOBSTER BISQUE $13.95
House made shellfish stock infused with aromas, several herbs and tomato paste then reduced to a smooth consistency and served with fresh lobster meat and a touch of crème fraiche

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP AL CROSTONE DI PANE TOSTATO AL FORMAGGIO E PREZZEMOLD $11.95
Mushroom stock with herbs, seasonings, thickened with a beurre manie, puree of wild mushrooms to emphasize the flavor, served with toasted bread topped with melted cheese, ragu of mushroom and chopped parsley 

PASTA 

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO E PEPERONCINO $16.95
A simple pasta dish for the garlic lover; spaghetti tossed with pan sautéed
roasted garlic, flakes of chili pepper, chopped parsley and pecorino cheese

SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTINE (MEATBALLS) $19.95
Ground lean beef and pork meatballs with garlic, chopped rosemary, parsley, basil,
 fennel seeds, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and eggs,
 pan baked golden and braised in a rich tomato sauce

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA A LA ROMANA $19.95
Smoked pancetta, eggs, cream, parmesan cheese and black pepper

RIGATONI A LA BOLOGNESE $19.95
Ground veal in a rich sauce of tomato, herbs, seasonings and pancetta

TORTELLINI ALL’ALFREDO CON PISELLINI E PANCETTA $16.95
Pasta stuffed with chicken, cheese and herbs and served in a rich creamy
 cheese sauce with pancetta and peas

PENNE ARRABIATE AL PEPERONCINO FRESCO (SPICY) $16.95
A spicy tomato sauce with basil, herbs, chili peppers and parmesan

PENNE AL POMODORO E BASILICO $16.95
Penne with a light house tomato sauce of herbs and basil

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE CON SALSA BIANCA $21.95
Blanched baby clams, pan sautéed with garlic, onion, parsley, white wine,
fish fumet and beurre manie

TAGLIOLINI CON FUNGHI SELVAGGI E PUREE DI TARTUFO NERO $21.95
Thin flat pasta with a sauce of wild mushrooms, oil and black truffle puree

SPINACH GNOCCHI AL FORMAGGIO E SALSA DI POMODORO $16.95
Fresh home made spinach gnocchi made with onions, garlic, marjoram, nutmeg,
eggs, mozzarella and parmesan, breadcrumbs and butter and  served with a
 light tomato sauce and julienne of fresh asparagus

BAKED LASAGNA AL FORNO ALL’ITALIANA $21.95
Home made ragu of meat sauce with chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, oregano,
 tomato and béchamel sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, cream, eggs, butter, pancetta,
and served with a topping of tomato and cheese 

 

RISOTTO 

RISOTTO SEAFOOD ALL’ONDA $24.95
Italian arborio rice cooked to perfection in white stock and butter, then blended
with a medley of prawns, scallops, squid, clams and mussels, sautéed in
extra virgin olive oil, butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, baby dill,
white wine and fish fumet

RISOTTO A LA FORESTIERA $24.95
  Italian arborio rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, parmesan cheese,
seasonings and truffle oil

 

ENTREES

SCALOPPINE OF CHICKEN BREAST CON SALSA DI CEDRO E MANDORLE $24.95
Slices of chicken breast, golden sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, finished in a sauce
of shallots, white wine, chicken fumet, lemon juice, segments of oranges, parsley
 and whole toasted almonds

MEDALLIONS OF PORK TENDERLOIN ALLA SALSETTA DI MELA E PUREE DI TARTUFO NERO $24.95
Fillets of pork tenderloin golden sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and butter, finished
 in a sauce of onion, pancetta, apples, prunes, grape, puree of truffle,
Madeira wine and brown sugar

SCALOPPINE OF VEAL ZINGARA $24.95
Thin sliced veal, golden sautéed, served with a sauce of demi-glace, tomato, puree
 of truffle, Madeira wine, julienne of ham and sliced mushrooms

VEAL PAILLARD ALL’ ITALIANA $24.95
Tenderized seasoned veal, golden broiled and served with a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, touch of butter, white wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, capers and chopped parsley

LAMB SHANKS CON FUNGHI SELVAGGI $24.95
Lamb shanks, oven-braised with onion, garlic, celery, carrots, tomato, red wine,
Herbs and served with a wild mushroom risotto

PRAWNS PROVENCALE $26.95
Fresh large black tiger prawns with onion, wild mushrooms, tomato, brandy & herbs  

 

FROM OUR CHARCOAL GRILL

HALF CHICKEN BROILED ALLA DIAVOLA $24.95
Chicken marinated in lemon juice, sage, chilies, salt and pepper, basted with a paste of shallots, garlic, parsley, butter, charbroiled crispy and served with slices of lemon

LAMB CHOP ALL’INGLESE $24.95
Lamb chop pounded thin, charbroiled, served with a sauce of mint, dry vermouth, demi-glace and served with noodles in a butter sage sauce

NEW YORK STEAK CON GRANI DI PEPE E COGNAC $26.95
Aged New York steak, charbroiled to your desire, served with a sauce of shallots, cognac, peppercorn, jus de viande and cream

WILD QUAILS BRAISED A LA PIEMONTESE $26.95
Golden charbroiled quails, oven- braised to finish with onion, garlic, herbs, tomato paste, red wine and served with grilled pancetta flavored with herbs, demi-glace and wild berries

FRESH FILLET OF HALIBUT ALL’ITALIANA $25.95
Charbroiled crispy fillet, extra virgin olive oil, lemon

 

FROM THE SEA

THE TRIO SHELLFISH NEPTUNE $26.95
Prawns, scallops, oysters, pan golden sautéed in butter, extra virgin olive oil, then finished with a sauce of shallots, reduction of shellfish, touch of butter, white wine and chives

BC SALMON ALLA BRACE CON SALSA DI CEDRO $24.95
Charbroiled salmon served with a citrus sauce

FRESH FILLET OF TROUT ALLA BRACE CON LIMONE $23.95
 Charbroiled fresh lake trout fillets, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and parsley

FILLET OF SOLE FARCI A LA MARSEILLAISE $24.95 

APPETIZERS

ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA $22.95
Assorted vegetables, prosciutto, select meats, fresh melon, shellfish, cheese, olives, hard boiled eggs, artichoke hearts, smoked salmon 

FOIE GRAS CUIT À -LA FAÇON DU ROI $29.95
 Golden sauteed and seared King Goose Liver with a sauce of port wine, jus de viande, cream, garnished with a chutney of dry fruits, zest of orange, lemon, black current jelly 

MUSHROOMS HUNTER STYLE~ FUNGHI A LA CACCIATORE  $18.95
 Sautéed with garlic, onion, white wine, lemon juice, beef stock, herbs, spices  

PROSCIUTTO E MELONE $19.95
 Fresh melons, greens, cured Italian ham 

FRESH OYSTERS ORIENTAL FRENCH STYLE $18.95 (½ dozen)
 Oriental sauce; ponzu, soy, sake, lemon juice, mirin, finely chopped tomato, parsley, cucumber  and a French Mignonette sauce; red wine, vinaigrette, chopped shallots, chives, Dijon mustard
Vancouver Coastal Health advises: ”The consumption of RAW oysters poses an increased risk of foodborne illness.  A cooking step is needed to eliminate potential bacterial or viral contamination” 

MUSSELS NEAPOLITAN STYLE $19.95
 Fresh mussels steamed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomato, white wine, herbs

BEEF CARPACCIO LAGO D’ISEO $21.95
 Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, extra virgin olive oil, shaved reggiano, grain French
 mustard, capers, truffle oil 

HOUSE-CURED BC WILD SALMON CARPACCIO $19.95
 Extra virgin olive oil, light soy vinaigrette, cracked pepper, lemon juice  

PRAWN COCKTAIL A LA VENEZIANA $24.95
 Jumbo black tiger prawns imported from South East Asia,
 served with special house sauce 

WHOLE SOFT SHELL CRAB AMOROSO $21.95
 Soft crab dusted with flour, seasonings, golden fried crispy, served with
 breaded oysters on mesculin greens, finished with lemon butter sauce

ESCARGOT FRICASSÉE Á LA NEW ORLEANS $21.95

 French escargots pan sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, several herbs, wild mushroom, capers, finished with white wine, served in a flaky puff pastry shell 

 

TRADITIONAL SOUPS

MINESTRONE DELLA CASA $9.95

TORTELLINI IN BRODO $9.95
A light chicken consommé with tortellini stuffed with chicken, veal and cheese

LOBSTER BISQUE ITALIAN STYLE CREMA D’ASTICI ALL’ITALIANA $14.95
Shellfish reduction stock with tomato, herbs, seasonings, served with portions
 of fresh lobster meat and finished with crème fraiche

STRACCIATELLA A LA FIORENTINA $10.50 
Chicken consommé, whisked eggs, nutmeg, parmesan, fresh spinach, seasonings

SALAD SELECTIONS

GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD CALDO FREDDO $14.95
 Calamari grilled to perfection, served with an Italian salsa of tomato, onion, garlic,
 chopped black olives, parsley, chili oil  

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD MANHATTAN STYLE $14.95
 With signature house dressing 

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA SALAD INSALATA DI BUFALA $19.95
 Delicate imported Buffalo cheese, slices of tomato, extra virgin olive oil,
 fresh basil leaves, garnished with greens 

WEST COAST OF MEXICO CRAB, LOBSTER AND AVOCADO SALAD
ENSALADA DE CANGREJO, LANGOSTA Y AGUACATE $22.95
  Avocado, crab, lobster meat, chopped shallots, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice,
 touch of fresh mayonnaise

CAPRESE SALAD CON FOGLIOLINI VERDI $14.95
Small bite size pieces of fresh mozzarella bocconcini with sliced tomato, fresh basil,
 extra virgin olive oil and garnished with small seasoned mesculin greens  

MIXED HOUSE GREEN SALAD $9.95 
 Delicate mix of mesculin leaves, tomato, light house dressing 

TOMATO ONION SALAD $9.95
 Sliced tomato, onions, fresh basil leaves, lemon mustard dressing

BABY SPINACH SALAD $13.95 
 Roasted pine nuts, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette dressing

ARUGULA AND RADICCHIO SALAD $13.95

  Extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, garlic dressing  

 

PREFERRED PASTA DISHES

TORTELLINI A LA PANNA $24.95
 Stuffed with veal, chicken, cheese, herbs, served in a creamy cheese sauce  

FETTUCCINE MONTE DEI PASCOLI $24.95
  Prosciutto, cream, parmesan cheese, white wine, peas  

PENNE TOMATO SAUCE SOLE DI NAPOLI $24.95

Tomato concassé, garlic, onion, seasonings, fresh basil, parmesan 

RIGATONI A LA SICILIANA $24.95
 Spicy sausage, eggplant, black olives, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese  

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA $24.95
 Pancetta, egg, pecorino cheese, black pepper 

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA $24.95
 Onion, garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy fillets, tomato,
 oregano, red chili pepper

SPAGHETTI Á LA CARRETTIERA TONNO SOTT, OLIO $24.95
Flaky light tuna, porcini mushrooms, diced pancetta, chopped garlic,
 jus de viande, parmesan   

SPAGHETTI CON AGLIO E OLIO ALLA FREDA $24.95
 Roasted garlic, crushed black pepper, parsley, extra virgin olive oil

LINGUINE PESTO $24.95
 House pesto, roasted pine nuts  

LINGUINE PESCATORE $28.95
 Medley of shellfish, extra virgin olive oil, chopped tomato, white wine, herbs 

BAKED LASAGNA À LA PIEMONTESE $25.95
 Veal ragu, tomato sauce, cheese béchamel sauce, eggs, ham, herbs,
 juice of porcini mushrooms, seasonings 

GNOCCHI AL POMODORO Ĕ BASILICO $24.95
Tomato sauce, fresh basil, herbs  

GNOCCHI WITH GORGONZOLA $27.95
 Whipping cream, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, chopped fresh chives, parmesan  

SQUASH AGNOLOTTI $24.95
 Dumpling style pasta filled with squash, cheese, herbs, with a sauce of fresh tomato,
 onion, white wine, black truffle puree   

 

RISOTTO

RISOTTO A LA FORESTIERA $29.95
   Italian Arborio rice cooked in chicken stock with wild mushrooms, herbs,
 parmesan, seasonings, truffle oil 

FROM THE SEA

DUO OF SCALLOPS AND PRAWNS IN CONCERTO $37.95
Large prawns and jumbo scallops pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, then finished with a reduction sauce of shellfish, butter, white wine, fish infusion, herbs

CRAB CAKE MONTICELLO DI ROMA $33.95  
Crab meat blended with shallots, parsley, onion, breadcrumbs, yolk of egg, touch of cream, butter and seasonings then fried golden in extra virgin olive oil and served with a sauce of cream, butter, white wine, shallots, small baby shrimps

FILLET OF BLACK COD IN CASSEROLE A LA SORRENTINO $37.95
 Flour dusted black cod, golden sautéed in butter, extra virgin olive oil, oven finished with onion, carrots, celery, boiled small potatoes, fish fumet, saffron, white wine, parsley and served with the bouillon in a bowl  

FILLET OF SOLE FARCI A LA MARSEILLAISE $35.95 
 Local sole fillets, rolled with shallots, spinach, parmesan, crab meat, shrimp, white fish,
 egg, herbs, baked in fish stock, served with a sauce of white wine, cream,
 fish infusion, scallop medallions garnish  

 

ENTREES

All main courses accompanied by a selection of seasonable vegetables, roast tomato
and herbed rice pilaf or roast potato accordingly unless otherwise stated

VEAL SCALOPPINE MARSALA $33.95
Golden sautéed veal finished with jus de viande, Marsala wine, veal stock  

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA A LA ROMANA $33.95
 Veal, prosciutto, fresh sage leaves golden sautéed in olive oil and butter,
 oven finished with jus de viande, Marsala wine, butter

OSSOBUCO A LA MILANESE $35.95
 Baby veal shank braised with white wine, tomato, mirepoix of vegetables 
Served with saffron risotto 

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB SAINT TROPEZ $39.95
 Roasted with a crust of pistachios, rosemary, dijon mustard, herbs
Served with a mint vermouth sauce 

 

FROM OUR CHARCOAL GRILL

 

SALMON CON SALSA DI CEDRO $32.95

 BC wild salmon charbroiled with oven-dried tomato, lemon, olive oil emulsion 

VEAL CHOP A LA TOSCANA $42.50

 Charbroiled veal chop rubbed with rosemary, lemon juice, jus de viande,

extra virgin olive oil 

SEA BASS A LA MEDITERRANEA $37.95

 Charbroiled fresh fillet of Chilean Sea Bass with a sauce of tomato, onion, garlic,

 extra virgin olive oil, basil, lemon juice

BEEF TOURNEDOS CON SALSA DI VINO ROSSO $39.95
Certified Black Angus filet with herb butter, merlot wine reduction

HALF CHICKEN TUSCAN STYLE $29.95
 Charbroiled half chicken with garlic, white wine, rosemary, lemon juice,
extra virgin olive oil 

FRESH FILLET OF HALIBUT ALL’ITALIANA $33.95
 Charbroiled crispy fillet of halibut, extra virgin olive oil, lemon

FRESH FILLET OF TROUT ALLA BRACE CON LIMONE $29.95
 Charbroiled fresh lake trout fillets, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, parsley

FISH OF THE DAY $MARKET PRICE  
 Please ask your server for today’s catch 

 

WILD GAME DINING EXPERIENCE

WILD BOAR FILLET SWEET AND SOUR ~ FILETTO DI CINGHIALE AGRO DOLCE $39.95
Wild boar fillet seasone1d with salt and pepper, rubbed with extra virgin olive oil,
 golden broiled and finished in a sauce of red onion, chopped apple,
 wild nuts, brown sugar, red wine, lemon juice, juniper berries,
 bay leaves and blackberry jelly
 Served with game meat stuffed ravioli in a light sauce of butter and sage

GRILLED OSTRICH FILLET AMERICAN STYLE ~ STRUZZO CON FUNGHI DI BOSCO ALL’ AMERICANA  $37.95
Tender fillet of ostrich, marinated with salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic,
 carrots, celery, lemon rind and red wine, grilled to rare or medium rare
 and served with a sauce of shallots, garlic, fresh thyme, demi-glace
 Dijon mustard, dry sherry and wild mushrooms   

GOLDEN BROILED QUAIL PIQUANT ~ QUAGLIE GRIGLIATE ALLA DIAVOLA  $37.95
Quail marinated in olive oil, onion, crushed garlic, fresh herbs, game stock,
 honey, cracked peppercorn and Madeira wine.  Golden broiled
and served with a sauce of garlic, chopped oregano, dry red berries,
 julienne tomato, fresh small chilies, brandy and game stock.
  Served on a bed of small polenta cake mixed with yellow lentils
bound with herbs and seasonings   

 

FREE RANGE RABBIT ALL STILE OF THE NORTH OF ITALY $39.95
Pieces of free range rabbit, marinated in red wine, shallots, garlic, celery stalk,
 rosemary and other herbs.  Marinade is reserved. Rabbit is cooked in a casserole
with olive oil, butter, onion, pancetta until golden.  Finished to braise in the oven
with a thick reduction of the reserved marinade, demi-glace and game stock.
Served with wild mushroom risotto and vegetables

  

ROASTED PHEASANT BREAST TUSCAN STYLE ~ PETTO DI FAGIANO FARCITO
A LA TOSCANA $37.95
Breast of pheasant stuffed with pancetta, onion, celery, wild mushrooms, soft cheese
 yolk of egg, breadcrumbs, rosemary and other select herbs, pan sautéed golden
 then braised to a juicy finish in the oven
Served with fettuccine in a creamy cheese sauce with saffron  
 
ROAST LOIN OF VENISON ALBERTA STYLE ~ NOCE DI CAPRIOLO ARROSTITA
 ALLA MANIERA D”ALBERTA $43.95
Loin of venison roasted golden in the oven with several herbs and spices,
and served with a sauce of pan juice, wild blueberries, port wine

SLOW ROASTED DUCK A LA VIGNAROLA
FOR TWO ~ $72.95
½ ORDER FOR ONE PERSON ONLY $37.95

ANITRA ARROSTITA A LA VIGNAROLA PER DUE PERSONE $72.95
PER UNA PERSONA MEZZA ANITRA $37.95
Famed recipe of duck from a renowned chef of Italy.  The duck is marinated
 in several herbs, spices, wine, stuffed with onion, garlic, celery, carrots,
 apples, oranges, breadcrumbs, eggs, herbs then slow roasted to perfection.
 Served with a sauce of juice of grapes, cognac, duck stock, fresh grapes,
 port wine

BISON TENDERLOIN FILLET WITH WILD PATH BERRIES ~ BISTECCA DI BISONTE
 CON BACCHE DI BOSCO E GRANI DI PEPE SELVAGGI $39.95
Buffalo tenderloin fillet done to your desire, served with a sauce of
 jus de viande, Madeira wine, wild peppercorns, berries