Lago di Como Menu

21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  • ANTIPASTI

    • CAPESANTE AL GRATIN

      FRESH SCALLOPS BREADED AND SEASONED WITH GARLIC, HERBS & BUTTER BAKED IN OUR WOOD FIRE OVEN
      $23.00
    • CARPACCIO DEL LAGO

      thinly sliced, lightly smoke wagyu angus certified beef, topped with modena balsamic & horseradish dijonaise & finished with finely grated parmigiano reggiano
      $25.00
    • FRITTO MISTO

      Calamari & head-on prawns lightly breaded in semolina and deep fried, served with lemon garlic aioli & spicy calabrese sauces
      $24.00
    • FUNGHI FRITTI

      local lion's mane mushroom, panko breaded & deep fried, served with parmigiano reggiano & roasted garlic lemon aioli
      $19.00
    • PINZIMONIO

      organic seasonal veggies "crudite" served with salsa verde
      $16.00
    • PROSCUITTO E MELONE

      San Daniele proscuitto, cantaloupe carpaccio & modena balsamic drizzle
      $21.00
  • LE VERDURE

    • CESARE

      original caesar from Cesare Cardini, 1924 Tijuana ! with our twist
      $15.00
    • LAGO INSALATA

      tuscan romaine & fresh kale, sliced strawbery, pecorino romano, crispy guanciale in a balsamic & lemon vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • INSALATA MISTA

      tuscan romaine, cherry tomatoes, onion, balsamic & lemon vinaigrettes
      $12.00
    • VERDURE ARROSTO

      seasonal veggies roasted in our wood fire oven, finished with a garlic & herb EVOO infusion
      $14.00
    • SIDE POTATOES

      the famous lago di como oven-roasted potatoes cooked in olive oil & butter
      $9.00
  • LA PASTA

    • CRESTE DI GALLO

      ruffle-edged macaroni, guanciale, & fresh local sauteed artichoke, finished with pecorino romano & lemon zest
      $27.00
    • GNOCHETTO DI MARE ARRABBIATO

      gnocchi served in a Calabrian nduja marinara sauce with slices of Mediterranean octopus
      $30.00
    • POMODORINO SPAGHETTI

      straciatella heart, covered with spaghetti sauteed in a fresh Sicilian cherry tomato sauce, topped with pecorino romano & basil
      $24.00
    • RIGATONI CARBONARA

      authentically prepared with guanciale, egg yolk & pecorino romano
      $26.00
    • SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO FULL

      $17.00
    • SPAGHETTI MARINARA FULL

      $17.00
    • SPAGHETTO NERO VONGOLE E BOTTARGA

      squid ink spaghetti & fresh clams sauteed in a white wine & garlic reduction, dusted with cured mullet roe "bottarga"
      $29.00
    • TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

      THE RECIPE FROM GRANDMA ENZA ... SLOWLY COOKED MEAT SAUCE WITH ITALIAN TOMATOES, GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF & SAUSAGE, SERVED WITH HOMEMADE TAGLIATELLE NOODLES
      $27.00
    • SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS

      $27.00
  • IL MARE

    • BRANZINO

      whole fresh mediterranean seabass, marinated in fresh herbs and baked in our wood fire oven, served with a fresh insalata mista & side of salsa verde
      $46.00
    • POLIPO ALLA BRACE

      charcoal-finished Mediterranean octopus leg, slightly spicy "patatas bravas", charred spring onion & salsa verde garnish
      $28.00
    • SALMONE ARROSTO

      fresh, king salmon filet baked in our wood-fire oven, topped with herb butter, served on a bed of "fregola", asparagus, pea & bell pepper salad
      $36.00
    • SEAFOOD STEW

      fresh seafood broth with clams, prawns, calamari, branzino & scallop, sauteed in a light marinara with white wine & garlic, served with crostini
      $36.00
  • LE CARNI

    • BISTECCA TAGLIATA DI MANZO

      16 oz. prime quality Ribeye, grilled, sliced & topped with roasted garlic & rosemary EVOO infusion, served with country-style steak fries, homemade horseradish dijonaise & Italian truffle ketchup
      $46.00
    • FIORENTINA

      porterhouse bone-in (average 3 lb.) house dry-aged, grilled & finished on the wood fire with rosemary roasted potatoes ($37/lb)
      $117.00
    • POLLETTO ALLA DIAVOLA

      whole, organic free-range cornish hen prepared in a herb & "nduja" rub, baked under a brick in our wood fire oven, served with fresh Insalata mista della casa
      $37.00
    • SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

      tenderized veal, layers of prosciutto & sage, sauteed in butter & white wine, served with roasted asparagus, spring onion & green beans
      $36.00
    • POLPETTE E SUGO

      $27.00
  • SIDES

    • SIDE MARINARA SAUCE

      $5.00
    • SIDE BOLOGNESE SAUCE

      $6.00
    • SIDE OF BREAD

      $2.50
    • SIDE AGLIO OLIO PASTA

      $12.00
  • DESSERT

    • CHEESECAKE VIN SANTO

      tuscan-style cheesecake with a layer of zabajon al vin santo & cantucci crust
      $12.00
    • CIOCOLATO TORTINO

      homemade chocolate lava cake
      $12.00
    • LIMONE UBRIACO

      lemon sorbet covered in a shot of "lemoncello"
      $12.00
    • SEADAS

      pate brisee filled with a soft, fresh pecornio cheese, fried & drizzled with honey
      $12.00
    • TIRAMISU

      A classic italian dessert meaning "pick me up"... layers of lady fingers soaked in espresso, whipped mascarpone, eggs, and sugar
      $10.00
    • CAKE FEE

      $1.50
    • CANNOLI

      $11.00
  • PIZZA

    • MARGHERITA

      $20.00
    • ORTOLANA PIZZA

      $23.00
    • 4 FORMAGGI PIZZA

      $24.00
    • CALIFORNIA PIZZA

      $25.00
    • AFFUMICATA PIZZA

      $26.00
  • BEER

    • STEFANO PILSNER

      $8.00
    • POGONIP PALE ALE

      $8.50
    • UNCLE DAVES RYE IPA

      $8.00
    • NON ALOHOLIC PERONI

      $6.00
    • REDWOOD MOUNTAIN BLONDE

      $8.00
    • MASTRI BIRRAI

      $8.00
    • FRIULI BLU

      $7.00
    • FRIULI ROSSO

      $7.00
  • COCKTAILS VERMUT E VIN SANTO

    • SPRITZ CLASSICO

      $13.00
    • SPRITZ GIUSTO

      $15.00
    • LA DOLCE VITA

      $14.00
    • L'AURORA

      $14.00
    • IL MORO

      $14.00
    • SIRENE VERMOUTH

      $12.00
    • SPRITZ NIGHT

      $10.00
    • ROSSINI

      $13.00
    • GIUSTI VERMOUTH

      $13.00
    • TAMBURNIN VERMOUTH

      $12.00
    • FRED JERBIS VERMOUTH

      $14.00
    • MACCHIA VERMOUTH

      $12.00
    • GRAN BASSANO VERMUT

      $13.00
    • DRAI VERMOUTH

      $14.00
    • VIN SANTO

      $12.00
    • LEMONCELLO

      $11.00
    • CONVIV N/A COCKTAIL

      $11.00
  • SOFT DRINKS

    • APPLE JUICE

      $3.00
    • COCA COLA

      $4.00
    • MOLE COLA

      $4.00
    • DIET COKE

      $4.00
    • ICED TEA

      $4.00
    • MILK

      $3.00
    • ORGANIC ITALIAN SODA

      $4.50
    • SPARKLING WATER LARGE

      $7.00
    • SPRITE

      $4.00
    • TONIC WATER

      $4.00
    • BITTERS SODA

      $4.00
    • SHERLY TEMPLE

      $4.50
    • ARNOLD PALMER

      $5.00
  • COFFEE & TEA

    • AMERICANO

      $3.00
    • ESPRESSO

      $3.00
    • DOUBLE ESPRESSO

      $4.00
    • CAPPUCINO

      $4.00
    • DOUBLE CAPPUCINO

      $4.50
    • EXTRA ESPRESSO SHOT

      $1.50
    • HOT TEA

      $3.00
    • LATTE

      $4.50

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Menu Gallery

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