Panzanella Ristorante

Name: Panzanella Ristorante
Address: 14928 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, United States, 91403
Telephone: (818) 784-4400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1836 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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We can accommodate Private Luncheons in our Private Dining Rooms. Please call with your inquiries. Panzanella Ristorante features delicious Italian and Sicilian cuisine of the Drago family in modern, yet elegant setting. At Panzanella, they bring you an extensive choice of fine wines to compliment your palate. The warm, professional and knowledgeable staff invites you to return often for superb dinner experiences.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(818) 784-4400

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(818) 784-4400
Website
http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giacomino & Tanino Drago
Catering
Panzanella offers offsite catering. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Panzella offers private lunch parties with set menus. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party contact
On Site Manager: (818) 784-4400

Location
14928 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Cross street
Ventura Blvd and Kester Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking is $8.00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Prosciutto E Burrata$15.25
italian parma ham served with soft creamy mozzarella cheese
Burrata Caprese$14.00
soft creamy mozzarella cheese with organic heirloom tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Rollini Di Melanzane$13.95
eggplant rolls filled with goa cheese and sundried tomato, served on a bed of fresh tomatoes
Polpette Di Granchio$15.00
crab cakes with arugula, baby frisee, tomato, caramelized onions, and roasted bell peppers
Calamari Fritti$11.95
fried calamari served with light spicy tomato sauce

Insalate

Panzanella Di Pane E Pomodoro$12.95
bread salad with tomato, cucumber, basil, onions, and extra virgin olive oil
Cesare$9.95
romaine lettuce with caesar dressing and croutons
Insalata Mista$6.95
baby mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and shaved parmesan cheese
Insalata Capricciosa$10.95
chopped romaine lettuce with chicken, cannellini beans, corn, onions, tomato, olive oil, lemon and mustard dressing
Insalata Di Bietola E Spinaci$11.95
baby spinach and red beet salad with goat cheese and cherry vinaigrette
Panzanella Di Farro$15.95
tomato salad with cucumber, spelt, onions, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Tricolore$11.75
belgium endive, radicchio, arugula with shaved parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette

Carpaccio

Bresaola$15.50
dry cured beef with arugula, olive oil, lemon dressing and shaved parmesan cheese
Carpaccio Di Bue$13.95
beef carpaccio with capers, shaved parmesan cheese, and mustard dressing

Pasta

Capellini Checca$10.95
angel hair with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil
Garganelli Con Salsiccie E Broccoli$15.95
homemade curly pasta with italian sausage, broccoli, and sauteed garlic
Involtini Di Melanzane Con Spaghetti$17.95
baked spaghetti wrapped with eggplant, tomato and mozzarella cheese
Linguini Al Granchio E Aragosta$24.95
linguine pasta with lobster, crab meat, light spicy tomato and white wine brandy sauce
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$19.95
spaghetti with shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams in a light spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti Natale - a Tribute to Papa Drago$15.95
latini spaghetti with baby san marzano tomatoes and basil
Tortelloni Di Zucca$14.95
homemade tortellini stuffed with pumpkin in a sage cream sauce
Ravioli Spinaci Con Pomodoro E Basilico$12.95
ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese in a tomato basil sauce
Risotto Di Carmela a Tribute to Mamma$16.50
carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms
Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia$19.95
carnaroli rice with squid ink, shrimps, scallops, and calamari
Pennette Arrabbiata$12.50
penne pasta in a light spicy tomato sauce
Fettuccini Boscaiola$17.50
wide fettucine pasta with meat ragu, mushrooms, peas and a touch of cream
Gnocchi Verdi Alla Bolognese$16.50
potato dumplings with spinach in a meat sauce
Raviolini Ai Funghi$16.95
home made ravioli filled with mushrooms served with a truffle cheese fondue
Garganelli Integrali Con Porcini$18.95
whole wheat curly pasta in a porcini mushroom sauce

Pizze

Margherita$14.95
thin crust pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
Bianca Con Prosciutto E Arugula$16.95
thin crust pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella, arugula and san daniele prosciutto
Marinara$12.95
thin crust whole wheat pizza, topped with tomatoes, sicilian oregano, black olives, anchovies, capers and extra virgin olive oil
Tanino Pizza$13.95
thin crust pizza, topped with tuna, tropea onions and jalapeño

Carne

Braciola Di Vitello$29.95
grilled veal chop served with mixed vegetables
Ossobuco Alla Milanese$28.95
veal shank with saffron risotto
Scaloppini a Piacere$24.95
chicken scaloppine with a choice of marsala sauce, lemon caper sauce, or mushroom sauce
Filetto Di Bue$29.50
grilled beef tenderloin served on a bed of sauteed spinach in a red wine mushroom sauce
Costolette D'agnello Scottadito$31.00
grilled colorado lamb chops wih a white balsamic mint sauce
Pollo Alla Milanese$21.95
breaded chicken breast served with arugula, tomato, onions, and roasted potatoes

Pesce

Branzino Alla Griglia$29.95
grilled whole striped bass served with salmoriglio sauce and mixed vegetables
Pesce Del Giorno
fish of the day
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What 1,836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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HanaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Over we had an enjoyable time. I ordered the branzino which is very good and comes with vegetables and mashed potatoes. For starters I ordered the burrata which was very fresh and cold and light , just what I wanted. My husband ordered a seafood pasta called, spaghetti al granchio. Presentation of the plate was nice with a lobster on the side but the entree was actually very bland. It had no flavor besides a tomato taste. No spices, no seafood taste, and was disappointing. We do enjoy the food there, but don't recommend ordering that item.
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Melis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was authentic. It was overpriced though. The noise was too loud. The waiter was sort of in a rush. I recommend this place anyway.
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Babs
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always good. Got the veal chop on the menu. Last time we ate there, we had the chop on the special menu and it was much tastier and more tender.
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Maddmax
Los Angeles
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience at Panzanella, as always - food was great, timing perfect, good choices for wine and, of course, our server and attendant - Natalie and Claudio - who made it a lovely, relaxed evening.
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MindyP
Central Coast
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Panzanella is one of our favorite restaurants in town. The food is authentic Italian and always delicious. The service is great, even on a busy Saturday night when the restaurant is packed. We love it here!
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NatashaF
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was tasty and the service was excellent! Highly recommend this hidden little place.
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RobertF
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Dinner and service were great. However, it was too noisy to hear my tablemates talking. I'd warm people about the noise level before they go.
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GaleF
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, and service was superb. No valet parking.
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MichaelH
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Panzanella is our "go-to" restaurant for our special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, etc). It is a bit pricey which is why we reserve it for those special days. But, the food is great, the service is great, and both are always consistently so. They have never disappointed in the 12 years my wife and I have been going there together. I figured out that last night's anniversary dinner was the 20th time we've celebrated there. We love it. It does a great business and due to that fact, it gets quite noisy. Maybe it's too popular? Whatever, that probably won't stop us from dining there again. Oh, and they comp a dessert if they know it's a special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! The food is delicious and the service is outstanding.
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Deborah
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love ❤️ this place. The food is exquisite. The service is wonderful. One of my favorite dishes, the truffle risotto was not on the special menu and they made it for me with a smile. You can't get better Italian food in the valley
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Shelly
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were wonderful and food delicious ! A lovely celebration for our 10 year anniversary Magda was lovely
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Andrea
Los Angeles
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
While a bit on the pricey side the food was great. Had the branzino. They are now charging for bread and corkage is $35
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this restaurant. Gnocchi like my own grandma made it. The pizza is unexpected though. It has a very cracker-like crust and the margherita is more like a traditional America cheese pizza than Italian margherita. The flavor is great. It is just surprising compared to everything else on the menu.
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david
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderfull meal is always automatic at this long lived restaurant along with fine service.
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Bluesfarmer
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places to eat. Great service, thoughtful, well prepared menu, excellent wine selection, great dessert options and fun people watching. Portions are generous enough to split if you’re on a budget. Make a reservation and go treat yourself! You’ll be glad you did!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was really tasty. The aranchini and the lamb chops were awesome .
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Stan
Los Angeles
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual. We are regulars and never disappoint Ed.
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LaurenO
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! The mushroom ravioli was amazing. My husband had eggplant-wrapped spaghetti and it was unbelievable. Definitely the best Italian food I’ve had here.
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DB818
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
This has been one of my favorites for many years. Everything remains the same. Great food and service. However, the noise level is just too loud for conversation on this particular night.
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JeanineH
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The pasta is to die for. Really great food. Went back one week following ... can't stop thinking about the pasta!
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TheDiscerningDiner
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and service!
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BruceF
Los Angeles
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had a good experience. The place is lively, which can translate into “noisy” as evening goes on. Great food, but both the pasta dishes we ordered were unnecessarily salty. (Penne with sausage, linguine with clams) The homemade pasta can’t be beat.The bread charge was annoying, but it helped that the bread was really good. I will return, but ask them to go say on the salt.
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Oded
Los Angeles
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious Always friendly Best Italian in the valley
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FREQUENTREVIEWER
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great quiet Saturday afternoon dinner. Great Italian wines too.
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Sharon
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food in the valley and one of the best in LA
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service - honored our seating request and food delicious
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larry
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall1food5service5ambience3
We always enjoyed going yo Panzanella. Last evening, the service was terrific and the food was great, as usual. Our reservation was at 6PM and we were about to leave at about 7:00 We brought our two granddaughters with us and we had nice interactions with them. Some fun and enjoyment!! The manager approached us and said that we were too loud. In a restaurant that is very noisy, this request was very out of place and we are very insulted and he embarrassed us in front of our grandchildren I am tempted to state on Google and Yelp: Panzanella is NOT KID FRIENDLY!!!
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Notdemanding
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
A very busy night and service was excellent. Food was also great.
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SINERAC
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food is good. Service is good as well. The main room is very very noisy . Can’t barely Hear each other in the table
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BarbaraS
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
The service wasn’t as good this time compared to other times in the past. We found our waiter to be brusque and not as attentive as we’ve experienced before and at other restaurants we like. For example no pepper was offered to others at the table who ordered salads and cheese wasn’t offered either for the pasta. The plates were placed very brusquely on the table. More training is required. The noise level was high in the early evening and therefore if we go back in the future it will be at a later time. However on a more positive note the food was excellent and the ambiance and decor very pleasant.
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PhilM
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience3
The food was very good, the service excellent, the general ambience (if the restaurant were not packed) is nice. But everything was spoiled because of the terrible noise level. This is the 4th time we have had a birthday dinner at Panzanella: the first on 3/15/20 was the night that everything shut down at midnight due to Covid (we were among the few people in the restaurant and it was lovely). The next two occasions were during the pandemic, and we dined in the alley -- again lovely. But this time was bad enough that we probably will not return. You literally had to yell in order to be heard. We were two couples celebrating an 80th birthday ; and the noise level made it truly not enjoyable.
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christinat
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular food! Every dish was amazingly delicious . I can’t wait to go back.
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Foodie
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best food! Wait staff excellent. I decided to try something different and their ravioli did not disappoint. For dessert blackberry tart divine!
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DavidL
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been going for over 15 years. Amazing food and service
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WendyM
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is excellent but the noise level is excruciating!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a wonderful birthday, and a wonderful meal.
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Food17
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with girlfriends to celebrate multi birthdays. Place was packed and had a good vibe. People happy to be out. Food was outstanding, service was wonderful. Loved it.
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Marie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Host was mostly absent. We waited for >25 min to be seated. The food was great.
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Juf94nyr
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service.
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FAQs

Panzanella Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 784-4400.

Panzanella Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1836 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(818) 784-4400

14928 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Additional information

Cross street
Ventura Blvd and Kester Avenue
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is $8.00
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Giacomino & Tanino Drago
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Phone number
(818) 784-4400
Catering
Panzanella offers offsite catering. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Panzella offers private lunch parties with set menus. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party contact
On Site Manager: (818) 784-4400

Panzanella Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Burrata Caprese

Filetto di Branzino

Branzino Alla Griglia

Zuppe

Pappa Al Pomodoro$8.50

Minestrone Di Verdure$6.95

Pepata Di Cozze E Vongole$12.95

Zuppa Di Fungh$11.00

Antipasti

Prosciutto E Burrata$15.25

Burrata Caprese$14.00

Rollini Di Melanzane$13.95

Polpette Di Granchio$15.00

Calamari Fritti$11.95

Insalate

Panzanella Di Pane E Pomodoro$12.95

Cesare$9.95

Insalata Mista$6.95

Insalata Capricciosa$10.95

Insalata Di Bietola E Spinaci$11.95

Panzanella Di Farro$15.95

Tricolore$11.75

Carpaccio

Bresaola$15.50

Carpaccio Di Bue$13.95

Pasta

Capellini Checca$10.95

Garganelli Con Salsiccie E Broccoli$15.95

Involtini Di Melanzane Con Spaghetti$17.95

Linguini Al Granchio E Aragosta$24.95

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$19.95

Spaghetti Natale - a Tribute to Papa Drago$15.95

Tortelloni Di Zucca$14.95

Ravioli Spinaci Con Pomodoro E Basilico$12.95

Risotto Di Carmela a Tribute to Mamma$16.50

Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia$19.95

Pennette Arrabbiata$12.50

Fettuccini Boscaiola$17.50

Gnocchi Verdi Alla Bolognese$16.50

Raviolini Ai Funghi$16.95

Garganelli Integrali Con Porcini$18.95

Pizze

Margherita$14.95

Bianca Con Prosciutto E Arugula$16.95

Marinara$12.95

Tanino Pizza$13.95

Carne

Braciola Di Vitello$29.95

Ossobuco Alla Milanese$28.95

Scaloppini a Piacere$24.95

Filetto Di Bue$29.50

Costolette D'agnello Scottadito$31.00

Pollo Alla Milanese$21.95

Pesce

Branzino Alla Griglia$29.95

Pesce Del Giorno

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