Nella Kitchen and Bar

Name: Nella Kitchen and Bar
Address: 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA, United States, 93441
Telephone: (805) 686-1359
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

873 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.
Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.
Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.
As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 686-1359
Website
http://www.nellakitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luca Crestanelli
Private party facilities
Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.

Location
2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Alamo Pintado
Parking details
There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata**$20.00
Italian burrata, black kale, red cabbage, avocado, pine nuts, parsley, almond dressing
Romini Lettuce**$17.00
Babe farm romini lettuce, hazelnuts, chives, bleu d'auvergne, lemon-caesar dressing
Carrot Salad**$18.00
Finley Farm carrots, frisée, mint, pistachio, Greek feta, champagne vinegar
Tuna Tartare*$32.00
Ahi, avocado, bell peppers, radish, cilantro tomatillo salsa, tlayuda chips
Hokkaido Scallops Crudo*$24.00
Citrus, jalapeno, scallion, garlic, soy, lemon, cilantro oil
Steamed Clams*$28.00
Littleneck clams, white wine, saffron, tarragon butter, shallot, toasted bread
Nonna Nella Meatballs*$19.00
Fresh tomato sauce, pecorino, parsley
Mishima Wagyu Beef**$24.00
Slowly cooked eye of round, salsa verde, pistachio, marinated white mushrooms, Babe Farm frisée, ricotta salata

Pinsas

Margherita*$22.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, sea salt
Bianca*$23.00
Fior di latte, parmigiano, challerhocker, caramelized blonde onions
Carciofi*$26.00
Baby artichokes, fior di latte, pancetta lardons, carbonara sauce, pecorino fiore sardo
Scarpetta*$24.00
Fior di latte, 5-hour bolognese, parmigiano
Sausage & Potato*$26.00
Smoked mozzarella, burrata, potatoes, shallots, Alle Pia sausage, rosemary

Mains

Basil Spinach Tonnarelli* **$26.00
Basil pesto, hazelnuts, tomato sauce, ricotta salata
Cioppino*$39.00
Mussels, scallops, halibut, lobster tail, calamari, blue prawns, tomato, toasted bread
Branzino$42.00
Babe farm romanesco broccoli, tartar sauce
Muscovy Duck*$42.00
Braised duck leg, master stock, spinach, hand-made couscous, mushrooms
Tagliatelle Bolognese*$27.00
5-hour bolognese, parmigiano
Prime New York Steak
Green cabbage, roasted potatoes, chimichurri
- 10oz$58.00
Filet Mignon$38.00
Prime cut, yu choy, green peppercorn sauce
Lamb Chops Scottadito$42.00
Porcini mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, potatoes, fresh thyme

Desserts

Profiteroles*$12.00
Cream puff, chantilly, dark chocolate
Alessio's Belgian Cookie Gelato* **$10.00
Chocolate glaze, fresh berries
Pineapple Carpaccio$9.00
strawberry marinade, ginger, mint

Drinks

Specialty Cocktails

Parker Spritz$16.00
Aperol, prosecco, pamplemousse liqueur, hibiscus, thyme
Pom Martini$16.00
Vodka, St. Germain, pomegranate, lime, basil
Barrel-Aged Negroni$18.00
Barrhill gin, carpano bianco, campari, cynar
Day Trippin'$17.00
House-Made Sloe gin, cucumber, mint, ginger, soda
Barrel-Aged Boulevardier$18.00
Bourbon, aperol, thai chocolate cordial, cynar
Roquette Fuel$16.00
Del maguey mezcal, ancho poblano, lime, arugula, elderflower foam
Desperados$17.00
Tequila, cucumber, lime, agave, ancho reyes, black sea salt
Gold Rush$16.00
Bourbon, amaro, honey, lemon, meyer bitters
Island Fever$16.00
Blue Algae Tequila, Pineapple Rum, Hazelnut, Lime, Pineapple, Jalapeno

Zero-Proof

Rose Lemonade$7.00
Hibiscus tea, lemonade
Green Mile$8.00
Cucumber, lime, ginger beer
Purple Sky$8.00
Pomegranate, basil, lemon
Hand on Heart Rosé, SB County, 2020
- 750ml$55.00

Beers

On Draft

Menabrea Amber Ale$7.00
Third Window Hazy IPA$7.00
Scrimshaw Pilsner$7.00

Bottle/can

Menabrea Bionda, Lager, Italy$6.00
M. Special 'Dozer' Dark Ale
- 500ml$16.00
Fig Mountain, Hoppy Poppy, IPA, CA$7.00
Orval, Ale, Belgium$10.00
Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$6.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Sorro, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, IT, NV$18.00

White

Paetra, Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR 2021$16.00
Le Fraghe, Garganega, Veneto, IT 2021$18.00
Guido Marsella, Fiano, Campania, IT 2018$21.00
Bailly-Reverdy, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, FR 2021$22.00
Fess Parker, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$19.00
Casita de Bravo, Rosè of Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, CA 2021$18.00

Red

Soueil Vin de Bonté, Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, FR 2020$16.00
Dreamcôte, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$20.00
Boniperti, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo, 'Carlin,' Piedmont, IT 2018$22.00
Addendum, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2018$28.00
Ch. Lasségue, Saint-Émillion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, FR 2018$28.00

What 873 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Californian
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Food
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for business meals
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood gem
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for fine wines
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for special occasions
Santa Ynez Valley
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Most Booked

873 Reviews

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CrisL
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food4service1ambience3
One of our favorite restaurants but this time was a disaster.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience2
The flavors and taste was average and the price was high for the quality of the food. Overall the service and food was not that great compared to SY Kitchen.
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GretchenT
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the pinsas outstanding! Great service too!
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DeidraD
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Diverse menu selections, very tasty food, and great service.
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LOLady
Central Coast
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another outstanding lunch at Nella’s…we had the special artichokes as a starter, the clams…always A1, a bottle of Verdicchio, profiteroles and an affogato. Sublime!
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ChuckieD
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
What a wonderful find so close to Solving. Definitely a stop while in central coast wine country
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My guest and I had a great time. Pinsas was excellent. Stephanie and Victoria were very professional and attentive. I highly recommend Nella Kitchen for a great dinner experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food in a beautiful setting. Nice little break during a day of wine tasting.
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John
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a nice environment. The tables are spaced well for dinner conversation.
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HnEtravel
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional California/French country with a touch of Italian thrown in. Amazing ingredients and preparation. $9 for a bread and butter board - did not disappoint! Fresh hot baguette and creamy dreamy French butter that was almost like an aged cheddar. Mortadella and pistachios pinsa- their version of a flatbread pizza - transported me back to Tuscany. A generous Caesar salad and green pasta filled out the rest of our meal, which was topped off with a decadent mixed berry sorbet that was as rich as gelato. Definitely recommend Nella for a great lunch or dinner. Sit on the balcony surrounding the outside of the restaurant along Grand.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Saturday November 4
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RinSB
Central Coast
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go here often and enjoyed the fact that we could order our dinner favorites at 3pm because they are open all afternoon/evening. We almost ventured out for one of the specials - but stuck with our typical: bread and butter, rimini salad, tagliatelle Bolognese and profiteroles. Just what we were craving....yum!
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KathyD
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food is always good here. This time the service was lacking. The servers forgot the accompanying spoons, milk, sugars and had to be reminded a few times. The coffee was served in different size cups - one small for decaf and one large for regular but same price. No cream, only milk. And no explanation for why.
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foodier
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are outstanding. The Margherita pizza was soft yet crispy. The filet mignon was perfectly prepared. The branzino was the best I ever had. It was very moist and meaty. And, the wine list was very extensive and not prohibitive.
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JCDP
Central Coast
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Always an excellent meal at Nella, The service was a bit off with entry timing and order location, but other than that... a great meal. Thanks
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StevenG
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Love Los Olivos, the air, the vines and the atmosphere of being far away from Los Angeles. Dining at Nella just adds to the enjoyment of getting away for a day from LA. Great service, good food and wine, just a little over priced.
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LisaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Gelato was the best we've ever had! Group of 6 and everyone loved their meal. Burrata was also outstanding!
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JeffW
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Sat outside, a bit chilly, and the lighting was very poor. Service was good and the food was good.
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Winelover72
New York Area
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Nella was top notch-highly recommend if you are in the area
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CharlieT
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Expensive and overpriced. Don't get the cioppino or scallops crudo
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DaveS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service, layout of dining room allows for good conversation despite being a tad noisy when full. Juan was a fantastic waiter as was the other team members tending to our table. Attentive without being intrusive.
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KailaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place to eat in the valley. Love taking my friends here!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, cocktails and service. The specials were fantastic. 10/10 easy. Best meal in California wine country we have had in 10+ years including Napa, Sonoma, et al.
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Coronado
Las Vegas
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Excellent service from Abel, a very nice man. A brief encounter with the manager who was very helpful. For us the food is a little too ‘eclectic’ which makes it difficult to choose.
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AnaL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
bad meat and bad flavor. wouldn't go back especially for the price. wants to be high end but lacks quality
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PhoebeD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
a wonderful experience! (except for the soundtrack of The Weekend)
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connieb
Kansas City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my 70th birthday at Nella's. Had a wonderful time, great food, superb service. Oh, the martinis were fab too. I highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Los Olivos.
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katerina
Portland
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a flavorful meal! The artichoke appetizer was a surprise with the crispy coating. The mushroom Flatbread with truffle slices and a soft burrata was an absolute treat.
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BrianR
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent as always. The branzino and the nightly pinsa special were delicious! Also, it was a beautiful October evening on your patio with just enough of a space heater to keep the temperature perfect!
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ultradave
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped here for lunch being HUGE fans of SY Kitchen in Santa Ynez (A MUST). The sausage & potato pizza was amazing. The burrata salad is a must, but order 2 if you are more than a party of 1. The taglietelle bolognese (chef's kiss!) I'd choose wine over their custom cocktails or get a classic cocktail w/out the fancy liquer. The service was above and beyond. We will definitely return for a dinner in the nearby future.
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edkushins
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great sever! She was friendly and knowledgeable. Steak was excellent.
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Lisa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time I’ve eaten here. Great food. Great service. Had a great time!
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ArthurM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Definitely looking forward to returning.
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RonS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the steamed clams for an appetizer, they were fantastic. Both my wife and I had the Branzino fish which was very very good. My only suggestion would be more light to be able to read the menu. We both had to turn our cell phones on. Juan was over server, he was funny, attentive, and did a great job.
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kmarx26
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
The restaurant is beautiful , food very delicious But WAYYYYY too loud
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always happy to have lunch and dinner… service is perfect and everyone is nice and friendly. Food is amazing. We drive two hours every time we go there.
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NRSYV
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places in town. Excellent staff and great food. Just a little loud in the dining room on busy nights.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great find in a cute town, excellent food and service
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Emilie0803
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food, great service, we enjoyed it, highly recommended.
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Alexofsb
Central Coast
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to Nella's and go several times a year, sitting outside at lunch time is a European food experience come true. From the civilized white table cloth and impeccably prepared dishes, it doesn't get any better.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Nella Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-1359.

Nella Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 873 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

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

Additional information

Cross street
Alamo Pintado
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is street parking available on Grand Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luca Crestanelli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nellakitchen.com/
Phone number
(805) 686-1359
Private party facilities
Please email us at events@nellakitchen.com for details.

Nella Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Branzino

Profiteroles

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Snacks

Bread & Butter*$9.00

Castelvetrano Olives$9.00

Marcona Almonds**$9.00

Starters

Burrata**$20.00

Romini Lettuce**$17.00

Carrot Salad**$18.00

Tuna Tartare*$32.00

Hokkaido Scallops Crudo*$24.00

Steamed Clams*$28.00

Nonna Nella Meatballs*$19.00

Mishima Wagyu Beef**$24.00

Pinsas

Margherita*$22.00

Bianca*$23.00

Carciofi*$26.00

Scarpetta*$24.00

Sausage & Potato*$26.00

Mains

Basil Spinach Tonnarelli* **$26.00

Cioppino*$39.00

Branzino$42.00

Muscovy Duck*$42.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese*$27.00

Prime New York Steak

Filet Mignon$38.00

Lamb Chops Scottadito$42.00

Desserts

Profiteroles*$12.00

Alessio's Belgian Cookie Gelato* **$10.00

Pineapple Carpaccio$9.00

Drinks

Specialty Cocktails

Parker Spritz$16.00

Pom Martini$16.00

Barrel-Aged Negroni$18.00

Day Trippin'$17.00

Barrel-Aged Boulevardier$18.00

Roquette Fuel$16.00

Desperados$17.00

Gold Rush$16.00

Island Fever$16.00

Zero-Proof

Rose Lemonade$7.00

Green Mile$8.00

Purple Sky$8.00

Hand on Heart Rosé, SB County, 2020

Beers

On Draft

Menabrea Amber Ale$7.00

Third Window Hazy IPA$7.00

Scrimshaw Pilsner$7.00

Bottle/can

Menabrea Bionda, Lager, Italy$6.00

M. Special 'Dozer' Dark Ale

Fig Mountain, Hoppy Poppy, IPA, CA$7.00

Orval, Ale, Belgium$10.00

Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$6.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Sorro, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, IT, NV$18.00

White

Paetra, Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR 2021$16.00

Le Fraghe, Garganega, Veneto, IT 2021$18.00

Guido Marsella, Fiano, Campania, IT 2018$21.00

Bailly-Reverdy, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, FR 2021$22.00

Fess Parker, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$19.00

Casita de Bravo, Rosè of Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, CA 2021$18.00

Red

Soueil Vin de Bonté, Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, FR 2020$16.00

Dreamcôte, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, CA 2021$20.00

Boniperti, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo, 'Carlin,' Piedmont, IT 2018$22.00