CICCHETTI

In Venice, cicchetti (small plates) are cold and hot dishes prepared from seasonal items available in the fresh markets.

Cicchetti are meant to be shared – we recommend two or three per person. We hope you enjoy the tastes of our Venetian cuisine.

CICCHETTI – COLD

OYSTERS M.P.
Today’s selection of oysters on the half shell

OYSTER SHOT 3
Cucumber, cocktail sauce and horseradish
*add a shot of Chipotle infused vodka 3

RUCOLA 7
Baby arugula, shaved fennel and parmesan

INSALATA CAESARE 8
Tuscan kale, romaine with caesare dreswsing

ALICI BRUSCHETTA 8
White anchovies, olives and roasted peppers

SALMONE AFFUMICATO 10
House smoked Scottish salmon bruschetta with capers,
red onion and horseradish cream

CARPACCIO DI BARBABIETOLE 9
Thinly sliced roasted beets, radishes, pecorino ricotta

SARDINE 8
Grilled sardines, mixed greens and pickled vegetables

POLPO 13
Braised octopus, potatoes, celery and lemon vinaigrette

CRAB TOWER 16
Dungeness crab meat with avocado, cucumber,
tomato, basil and red wine vinaigrette

MELANZANE 9
Grilled eggplant, taleggio chesse, tomato-basil vinaigrette

CAPESANTE 13
Pan seared scallops with wild mushrooms, green onions,
cream and truffle essence

TONNO PUTTANESCA 16
Herb crusted tuna in a spicy tomato sauce and soffritto

RISOTTO AL CALAMARI 12
Squid ink risotto with calamari

RISOTTO DI MARE 13
White wine-tomato risotto with mixed seafood

RISOTTO DI ASPARAGI 13
White wine-tomato risotto with mixed seafood

LINGUINE AL GRANCHIO 13
Dungeness crab meat, linguine, garlic and white wine

SPAGHETTI 12
With tuna Bolognese and calabrese chili

PAPPARDELLE 12
Wide noodles with braised duck and porcini sauce

ARRABBIATA 8
Penne pasta, garlic, basil and spicy tomato sauce

MAIALE AL LATTE 15
Milk braised pork, gnocchi, pancetta and sage

AGNELLO 15
Merlot-braised lamb shank and oregano zucchini

CIOPPINO 18
Mixed seafood and spicy saffron-tomato stew

FAGIOLINI 6
Blue lake beans sauteed with garlic, red bell peppers

PATATE 6
Scalloped potatoes, cream and parmesan

CARCIOFI 6
Roasted artichoke, fingerling potato, red onion

ASPARAGI 7
Grilled asparagus, herb-breadcrumb, saba