Our Food Philosophy
We have been dedicated to fresh and healthy food for decades. It is inherent in the way we cook. Our recipes are based on traditional Italian dishes and inspired by the bounty of produce California offers. Our approach to food follows the classic Mediterranean diet – simple, high quality ingredients prepared with care. Nothing in our kitchen is mass produced, we are cooking your menu from scratch each day! You will taste this. We can accommodate gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy free diets.
These are a sampling of our offerings. Please contact us for our full menus and pricing, or to receive a custom proposal for your meal or special event. We will work within your budget and offer personalized menus to achieve your goals.
To order please send us an email or call us.
For last minute orders, call or use the link below. Please note that orders via EZcater come in disposable pans, for full service catering please contact us directly.
Order CateringMost can be passed or stationary. Please contact us for a custom quote.
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Handmade Ravioli
Choice of Three-Cheese, Porcini Mushroom, Pomodorini, Pea & Mint or Pumpkin with Brown Butter & Sage, Fresh Tomato & Basil or Pesto Sauce. Seasonal Fillings Available. Ask about a vegan option.
vegetarian
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Chicken Strips alla Milanese
Strips of Tasty Breaded and Baked Chicken
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Seared Flat Iron Steak Skewers with Mustard Sauce
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Mini Lamb Chops All’italiana
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Mini Italian Beef Meatballs with Porcini Mushroom Sauce
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Marinated Ocean Prawns
Served beautifully fixed to a Pineapple with Classic Cocktail Sauce
gluten free
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Cilantro Shrimp
Served on mini fried wontons
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Tuna Poke
Marinated in garlic and ginger, served on mini fried wontons
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Whole Norwegian Smoked Salmon
Served with capers and onions and brown bread triangles for canapés
gluten free
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Whole Poached King Salmon with Sauce Aurore
gluten free
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Stuzzichini Caprese
Tiny Towers of Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Black Olive and Cherry Tomato
gluten free, vegetarian
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Steamed Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto di San Daniele
gluten free
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Grilled Eggplant Bites
Stuffed with Tomato, Mozzarella and Herbs. Ask about a vegan option.
vegetarian
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Melon Bites Wrapped in Prosciutto
gluten free
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Filo Shells filled with Porcini Mushroom Mousse
vegetarian
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Filo Shells filled with Shrimp Mousse
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Stuffed Button Mushrooms
With Mushroom, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes and Walnuts
gluten free, vegan
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Crispy Pork Imperial Rolls
gluten free
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Chicken, Pork or Veggie Dumplings
With dipping sauces
vegetarian
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Focaccia Bites
Classic italian style with fresh tomato and green onions
vegetarian
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Parmigiano Crisps
Bite-size Bread Rounds Baked with Delicious Parmigiano Spread
vegetarian
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Polenta Rounds
Topped with Porcini Mushrooms or Gorgonzola
gluten free, vegan
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Frittata Squares
Spinach or Cauliflower
gluten free, vegetarian
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Stuffed Zucchini Bites
Ask about a vegan option
gluten free, vegetarian
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Classic Continental
Made-this-morning fruit platter; medley of pastries, muffins, scones, oatcakes, breakfast breads; assorted bagels with cream cheeses
gluten free, vegetarian
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Yogurt Bar
Organic greek yogurt, granola, dried fruit, nuts, fresh berries, honey
gluten free, vegetarian
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Yogurt Parfaits with Fresh Berries and Granola
gluten free, vegetarian
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Oatmeal Bar
Steel cut oats, fresh berries, dried fruit, nuts, honey
gluten free, vegan
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Breakfast Sandwich
Buttery croissants filled with fried egg & cheese. Or Add Bacon.
vegetarian
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Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, potatoes w/ onions & peppers, black beans, Mexican cheese, salsa
Add Bacon or Make it Vegan with Tofu Scramble
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Avocado Toast
Thick slices of multigrain and sourdough bread, organic mashed avocado | Toppings: Caprese (fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, basil), black bean and peppers, smoked salmon
gluten free, vegetarian
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Beautiful Seasonal Fruit Platter or Fruit Salad
gluten free, vegan
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Smoked Salmon Buffet
Norwegian smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, red onions, capers. Served with assorted bagels and cream cheeses
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Hot Breakfast Buffet
Scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken sausages, roasted baby potatoes with onions and peppers. Served with a medley of pastries, breakfast breads, bagels and made-this-morning seasonal fruit platter
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Not-Your-Average Cheese Platter
Beautifully arranged domestic and imported cheeses served with crackers and baguettes, garnished with assorted nuts and fruit
vegetarian
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Vegetable Crudite` with Artichoke or Hummus Dip
A beautiful array of grilled, blanched and raw seasonally available vegetables including string beans, snap peas, asparagus, multi-colored carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, squash, fennels, Brussel sprouts, and potatoes
vegetarian, vegan
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Charcuterie Platter and North Beach Focaccia
A lovely variety of sliced, cured meats, served with traditional Italian focaccia
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Fresh Guacamole and Salsa with Assorted Tortilla Chips
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Assorted Homemade Cookies or Sweet Bites and Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
Our divine salads are simple and healthy, designed so you can really taste the ingredients. All are gluten free and most are vegan or can be made that way. No premade dressings or precut veggies. We do not take shortcuts.
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Tuscan Kale Salad
With roasted sweet potatoes, radicchio, pecan and shaved parmesan cheese
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Spring Mix Salad
With spring mix, arugula, radicchio, endive, carrots and tomatoes
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Baby Spinach Salad
With roasted beets and shaved almonds
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Baby Mixed Greens with Seasonal Grilled Veggies and Lentils
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Baby Spinach Salad with Curry Spiced Chickpeas and Caramelized Onion
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Kale and Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Shaved Almonds
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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies
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Raw Baby Artichoke Salad
An favorite from Sardinia
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Divine Salad Spread
Choose a base salad and three of the salads above. Add proteins (chicken, salmon, turkey, tofu) on the side and let guests assemble their own perfect plates.
gluten free, vegan
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Insalata Mediterranea
Grilled chicken breast, green beans, carrots, celery, black olives, broccoli and onions in a creamy vinaigrette sauce
gluten free
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Prawn Salad
Penne pasta, grilled prawns, sautéed vegetables, fresh basil tossed in a creamy vinaigrette sauce
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Orzo Salad with Roasted Veggies
Parsley and olive oil
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Italian Potato Salad
Creamer potatoes with garlic, parsley and olive oil
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Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
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American Potato Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad
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Green Bean Salad with Ginger and Garlic
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Roasted Beet & Carrot Salad
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Italian Lentil Salad
With sweet onion, peppers and parsley
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Sliced Mushroom Salad
With parsley and olive oil
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Make-Your-Own Salad Bar
Two types of base greens (spring mix, Tuscan kale and radicchio or fresh baby spinach) served with an abundant assortment of toppings and dressings.
gluten free, vegan
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Frittate and Insalate
Italian style quiche – vegetable intense, less eggy than the French version | Choose from spinach & tomato or cauliflower & tomato. Served with two salads of your choice
gluten free, vegetarian
Served on Assorted Breads including Baguette, Ciabatta, Sliced Whole Grain | All Sandwiches Served with Mozzarella Cheese and Lettuce, Mayo & Mustard on the Side | Gluten Free Bread Available upon request
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Roast Turkey Breast
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Roast Beef
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Salame
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Prosciutto
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Coppa
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Spicy Chicken Salad
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Tuna
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Smoked Salmon
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Vegetarian Options
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Vegan
Grilled eggplant, squash, zucchini, peppers and onions with vegan aioli spread
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Lahvosh Wraps
With herb cheese, fresh spinach and choice of roast beef, fresh turkey, ham, grilled chicken, smoked salmon or grilled veggies
Boxed lunches available. Please inquire.
We will work within your budget to achieve your goals. Please contact us about plated meal menus or to create a custom menu.
Entrees
Poultry Options
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Baked Chicken Breasts and Thighs with Rosemary
gluten free
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Marinated Chicken Breast in a Light Lemon Sauce
gluten free
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Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions
gluten free
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Chicken Cacciatore
Light and dark meat with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and tarragon
gluten free
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Chicken or Turkey Cutlet Alla Milanese
Thinly pounded baked breast of chicken
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Pollo alla Gabriele
Baked Chicken Breast Stuffed with Fresh Spinach and Mozzarella
Vegetarian/Vegan Options
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Eggplant Parmigiana
gluten free, vegetarian
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Stuffed Zucchini
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Handmade Ravioli
With brown butter & sage, fresh tomato & basil, or pesto sauce, seasonal fillings, please inquire
vegetarian, vegan
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Mixed Vegetable Lasagne
vegetarian
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Our Famous Porcini Mushroom Lasagne
vegetarian
Beef Options
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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Mustard Sauce
gluten free
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Tri-Tip with Mustard Sauce
gluten free
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Homemade Italian Meatloaf with Porcini Mushroom Sauce
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Lasagne alla Bolognese
Fish Options
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Grilled Salmon with or without Lemon-Tarragon Sauce
gluten free
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Large Ocean Prawns Sauté
gluten free
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Jambalaya
Creole Dish made with an Italian Touch
gluten free
Our Classic Hot Meal Menu
Our Classic Hot Meal Menu is served with the following:-
Your Choice of Entree(s)
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Spring Mix Salad
With Shaved Cabbage, Tomatoes, Carrots, Radish, with our homemade Balsamic Dijon Dressing
gluten free, vegetarian
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Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
gluten free, vegan
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Very Pretty Fruit Platter
gluten free, vegan
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Your choice of
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Roasted Creamer Potatoes w/ Rosemary
gluten free, vegan
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or
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Wild Rice with Fresh Spinach and Shaved Carrots
gluten free, vegan
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or
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Penne Pasta with Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce or Pesto Sauce
Gluten free pasta available
vegetarian
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Choice of Dessert
Please inquire for seasonal salad and side options or to create a custom menu. We will work within your budget to achieve your goals.
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Sweet Bites
Assorted bite-size brownies | Lemon bar, chocolate fudge (gluten free), pecan, rugelach nut, coconut craze
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Homemade Cookies
Florentine, shortbread, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia, molasses, snickerdoodle, m&m (vegan and gf options available)
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Coconut Macaroons & Russian Tea Cakes
Two of our favorite bite-sized treats. Macaroons come plain and dipped in chocolate
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Italian Biscotti
Almond, Mocha, Dipped in Dark, Dipped in White
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Hand-Dipped Strawberries in Dark Chocolate
gluten free, vegan
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Pasticceria Secca
Tiny, Yummy Italian Cookies
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Exquisite Individual Cakes
Éclair, Fruit Mousse, Chocolate Mouse, Fruit Tarts, Tiramisu, Chocolate Almond, and many others...
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Sheet Cakes
Swedish Princess, Italian Rum, St. Honore, Chocolate Mousse, Opera Cake, Black Forest Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Truffle Torte, many others