Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

Antipasti

3 Cheeses X $25.99, 6 Items X $29.99, 3 Meats X $26.99

• Pesto Mozzarella12,99 US$

  No Nuts. Mild & creamy, refreshing basil pesto, made in house, Alessa's style

• Black Trufa13,99 US$

  Made from pure sheep's milk & cured for 30 days with black truffles woven through its interior

• Gouda 26 Months14,99 US$

  Netherlands- Caramel and smokey notes with "crystal flavor" Served with Italian black Amarena

• Ricotta14,99 US$

  Grainy and creamy, organic italian honey and pecan

• Burricotta13,99 US$

  Italian black lava salt, rosemary infused EVOO, arugula. (Burrata Stuffed with Ricotta)

• Red Leicester Crunch14,99 US$

  England-Matured for 15 months. Served with italian sweet peppers

• Burrata14,99 US$

  Sea salt, EVOO, Italian artichokes, crostini

• Parmigiano13,99 US$

  Pear, Italian honey, caramelized pecan

• Elk Salami13,99 US$

  Lean cuts of premium elk meat. Seasoned with our unique homemade blend of spices

• Bison Salami14,99 US$

  Dry-cured, boldly flavorful, natural sweetness, aged in a dry room for two months, seasoned with black peppercorn and fresh garlic

• Wild Boar Salami13,99 US$

  Prepared with herbs & wine, exceptional flavor and complexity.Matured for 3 months

• Duck Prosciutto14,99 US$

  Dark, rich and tender black pepper crusted, cured and airdried

• Tartufotto13,99 US$

  Italian ham slow roasted, infused with an aromatic wild truffle

• Venison Salami14,99 US$

  Seasoned with red wine, juniper berry, sea salt & black peppercorn

• Soppressata Calabrese13,99 US$

  Aromatic spicy salami seasoned with chili pepper from Calabria

• Iberico de Bellota23,99 US$

  Pure Pata Negra paleta, free-range, acorn-fed Iberian pigs, cured shoulder, aged for 24 months. Served over peppery arugula, parmigiano crostini and petals of rainbow carrots. Not available for mix & match

• San Daniele15,99 US$

  King of prosciutto, It's genuine and incredibly noble, cured for 18 months

Insalate

Chef Alessandro Pirozzi Support S Californian Farmers by Using Locally Grown Organic Vegetables in Each and Every Recipe

• Caesar

  Shaved parmigiano, homemade croutons, our famous anchovy-lemon dressing. Organic romaine or iceberg lettuce, subjected to our Chef's quality judgement

  • Full12,99 US$
  • Side10,99 US$

• Casa

  Organic baby mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, organic carrots, made in house Italian herbs vinaigrette & parmigiano

  • Full12,99 US$
  • Side10,99 US$

• Baby Kale Salad14,99 US$

  Organic fresh kale and rainbow cauliflower, baked caramelized pecans, shaved aged parmesan cheese, homemade date white balsamic vinaigrette

• Arugula Salad14,99 US$

  Wild organic fresh arugula, oregano, local lemon, EVOO, shaved aged parmigiano & chopped bruschetta tomato

• Italian Caprese16,95 US$

  Tomatoes, made in house mozzarella, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, organic arugula, EVOO, Saba

• Pere & Goat Cheese15,75 US$

  Baby mixed greens, organic local pears, goat cheese, caramelized pecans and homemade raspberry vinaigrette

• Superfood Salad21,99 US$

  Organic & locally grown: Quinoa, chia seeds, goji berries, fresh arugula, rainbow carrots, baby kale, spinach, hearts of romaine, roasted veggies, sunflower seeds, raspberry, unfiltered italian honey, EVOO & homemade lemon vinaigrette

To-Start

• Zucca Ravioli (Must Try!)14,50 US$

  House-made organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce, amaretto almond cookie crumbs. Angelica made every morning in house for 20 years

• Stracciatella Soup14,99 US$

  Homemade spinach soup, chicken broth, local ranch fresh organic eggs, parmesan

• Nonna Ida Soup13,99 US$

  Homemade chicken broth, organic local zucchini, Roma tomatoes, fresh organic spinach, parmesan

• Involtini16,50 US$

  Organic zucchini rolled & baked with basil, homemade mozzarella, over pomodoro, topped with more mozzarella

• Alici13,99 US$

  White imported Italian anchovy, organic fresh arugula, organic carrots, calabrian oil

• Cioppino

  Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth

  • Appetizer Size19,99 US$

• Olive Fritte13,99 US$

  Fontina stuffed Castelvetrano olives, lightly flash-fried, Greek oregano

• Shrimp Scampi & Clams24,50 US$

  Sautéed in a lobster reduction sauce, with Meyer lemon and calabrian hot chili

• Bruschetta Pomodoro16,99 US$

  Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic Alessa's way

• Calamari Fritti20,99 US$

  Crispy-fried Calamari, arrabbiata sauce

• Mamma Mia22,99 US$

  Alessa's favorite 3 Homemade Mamma Margherita's meatballs, ragú, fresh burrata, organic basil. You Will Love Them!!

• Fried Mozzarella Nodini15,99 US$

  Served with pomodoro sauce

• Baby Lamb Chops25,99 US$

  Pan seared & oven baked two Australian chops, brushed with italian infused herbs EVOO, drizzling with Amarena cherries and Taylor port reduction, over wild mushrooms and Idaho potatoes

Carpaccio

The Italian Method to Thinly Slice Meat, Seafood and Vegetables

• Octopus and Tasmanian Salmon24,50 US$

  Invented by Chef Alessandro Pirozzi. Braised Italian octopus, thinly sliced sashimi grade Tasmanian salmon, unfiltered EVOO, teardrop sweet peruvian peppers, lemon preserves, organic fresh tomatoes and organic greens, Maldon salt flakes, ground black pepper and italian capers. Pairs with Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc

• Filet Mignon22,99 US$

  Center cut USDA Prime filet mignon, thinly sliced carpaccio style, locally grown lemon juice, Italian EVOO, organic and fresh peppery arugula, aged shaved parmigiano, italian capers, sea salt and a pinch of red and black pepper. Pairs with Rosato Rose, Sud Italia

• Burrata & Heirloom Tomato22,99 US$

  Organic fresh arugula and Castelvetrano olives with creamy mozzarella, organic basil, sea salt, EVOO and italian herbs

• Golden Beets and Goat Cheese21,99 US$

  Mixed baby greens, wild berry dressing, fresh raspberries, baked caramelized pecans. Pairs with Ponzi, Pinot Noir

Calzone

• Calzone23,99 US$

  Originated in Naples, Italy. Is an Oven-Baked Folded Pizza that Has Sealed Edges, Filled With: Ricotta, homemade Mozzarella & Fontina, Soppressata calabrese spicy salami with our unique made in house basil tomato sauce

Pizze

Our Dough Is Met Iculously Prepared with A Blend of Imported Italian Flours, Alessa's Way

• Pizza Bella20,99 US$

  No tomato sauce. Fontal cheese and homemade mozzarella, organic tomato bruschetta, fresh arugula and italian oregano

• Capricciosa22,99 US$

  Homemade Mozzarella cheese, Italian baked ham, marinated artichokes, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & black olives

• Meat Lover (Must Try!)24,99 US$

  Mamma Margherita's meatballs, creamy burrata Soppressata Calabrese & secret recipe of our homemade polpette sauce. Caution!! Is Addictive

• Crispy Prosciutto22,99 US$

  San Marzano sauce, melted goat cheese, calabrian chili infused spicy oil, homemade fresh mozzarella, San Daniele prosciutto

• Margherita19,95 US$

  Unique homemade Pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh organic basil, EVOO infused with italian herbs

• Di Parma23,99 US$

  Made in house Mozzarella, imported ricotta cheese, parma prosciutto, arugula

• Calabria23,99 US$

  Mild Italian made in house sausage, spicy salami, smoked mozzarella, arrabbiata sauce

• Funghi Misti23,99 US$

  No Tomato Sauce. Wild mixed organic mushrooms, fontina cheese, homemade infused truffle oil

• Quattro Stagioni23,50 US$

  Tartufotto ham, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce, all mixed

Pasta Specialties

• Bucat Ini Arugula & Burrata24,99 US$

  Homemade Bucatini pasta, infused with organic local baby tomatoes and organic arugula, tossed in EVOO, Italian herbs and garlic. Topped with our fresh burrata & black sea salt

• Dolce Gabbana Ravioli24,99 US$

  Edible rose petal infused ravioli, filled with mozzarella, prosciutto Cotto shallots. Served with fresh arugula, baby tomatoes, unique Chef Cardoso parmesan reduction sauce

• Lobster Ravioli26,99 US$

  Maine lobster and roasted fennel filled ravioli, creamy tomato vodka pink sauce with butterfly black tiger shrimp

• Healthy Salmon Pasta24,99 US$

  Lemon infused taglierini pasta, tossed with fresh salmon, shallots, garlic, pinot grigio white wine sauce, tomato bruschetta, peppery baby arugula

• Black Ink Infused Linguine25,99 US$

  Fresh Manila clams, tiger shrimp, organic heirloom tomatoes, homemade Chardonnay wine sauce

• Alla Carbonara22,99 US$

  Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, caramelized pancetta cubes, shallots, organic eggs, grana padano creamy sauce over bucatini pasta

• Limoncello Taglierini25,99 US$

  Homemade limoncello infused pasta, tiger shrimp, shallots, local lemon and pinot grigio white wine sauce

• Spaghetti Polpette24,99 US$

  1 Favorite dish Mamma Margherita's meatballs, mild spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan cheese

• Veal Osso-Buco Agnolotti25,99 US$

  Homemade veal filled ravioli, wild mushrooms, brown butter sage sauce

• Spaghetti Verde25,99 US$

  Arugula infused square spaghetti, tiger shrimp, garlic, pinot grigio, teardrop Peruvian pepper & Calabrian

• Scampi Ravioli25,99 US$

  Chef Alessandro Pirozzi creation / Limoncello infused ravioli. Filled with wild shrimp scampi, tossed in shallots, garlic, Meyer lemon, white wine, cherry tomato

Homemade Pasta

Made Daily with Semolina, Italian Imported Flour, Organic Local Eggs. Gluten Free Pasta Available

• Capellini al Pomodoro17,99 US$

  Angel hair pasta, garlic, fresh basil tomato sauce

• Alfredo18,99 US$

  Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, Parmigiano cream sauce

• Linguine Cacio e Pepe19,99 US$

  Black pepper, pecorino cheese, simple and unique

• Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli23,99 US$

  Spinach & ricotta filled ravioli, tomato basil sauce

• Gluten Free Ravioli23,99 US$

  Ravioli stuffed with kale and Mozzarella, fresh veggies. Choice of San Marzano or Grana Padana sauce

• Vegetariana22,99 US$

  Linguine pasta, organic garden vegetables, sauteed in garlic and tossed in a tomato basil sauce

• Linguine Marechiaro25,99 US$

  Clams, calamari, shrimp, garlic white wine tomato sauce. Also available with white wine sauce

• Livornese25,99 US$

  Fresh fish, black tiger shrimp, white wine oregano tomato sauce, linguine

• Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp24,99 US$

  Imported seashell pasta, wild tiger shrimp, fresh basil, organic homemade pesto

• Seashell Pasta25,99 US$

  Lobster creamy reduction sauce, tiger shrimp, zucchini

• Nonna Ida Meat Ravioli23,99 US$

  Meat filled ravioli, fresh and homemade bolognese sauce, pecorino cheese

• Lamb Pappardelle24,99 US$

  Slow cooked braised lamb shoulder, over fresh homemade ribbon pasta, shaved Parmigiano

• Nonna Ida's Lasagne22,99 US$

  Ricotta, italian meatball, ragú, & a blend of italian cheeses

• Linguine Clams24,99 US$

  Manila clams, garlic, fresh parsley, white wine sauce

• Short Ribs Fresh Pasta24,99 US$

  Organic vegetables, rosemary infused pappardelle pasta

• Gallina24,99 US$

  Rosemary chicken-filled tortellini, shallots, vodka pink sauce or prosciutto sage cream sauce

• Orecchiette23,99 US$

  Little ear-shaped pasta, goat cheese, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, EVOO, grana padano sauce

• Ugo D'Orso22,99 US$

  Grilled chicken, zita's pasta, mushroom cream sauce

• Baked Ziti24,99 US$

  Mamma's Meatballs, bolognese sauce, provolone, asiago & fresh mozzarella tossed & baked with ziti pasta

• Bolognese23,99 US$

  Homemade rosemary infused pappardelle pasta, Juventino's style bolognese sauce

Dinner

Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options upon Request

• Squash Bowl23,99 US$

  Pesto infused Quinoa, seasonal organic local grilled veggies & basil. Served with potato & squash cubes sauteed in rosemary & shallots

• Eggplant Parmigiana23,99 US$

  Lightly-breaded eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, served with Caesar salad

• Cioppino29,85 US$

  Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari and fresh wild fish, minced oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth

• Salmon Filet28,89 US$

  Fresh grilled salmon filet, Meyer lemon, heirloom tomato white wine sauce. Served on sautéed organic spinach

• Pollo Limoncello26,95 US$

  All-natural chicken breast, white wine caper sauce limoncello infused. Organic rainbow carrots & spinach

• Pollo Parmigiana26,95 US$

  All-natural fresh chicken breasts, asiago, parmigiano, fresh basil tomato sauce, penne al pomodoro

• Pollo Marsala26,95 US$

  All-natural fresh pan-roasted chicken breasts, portobello mushrooms and Sicilian marsala wine sauce, sautéed spinach, rosemary potatoes

• Veal Marsala or Piccata28,99 US$

  Veal tenderloin hand pounded, sautéed with shallots, wild mushroom and flambé with your selected sauce. Served with sautéed spinach and fire roasted potatoes

• Filet Mignon

  The leanest and most delicate center cut filet, Served with wood-fired Idaho potatoes and your sauce selection. Amarena cherry port wine reduction, or pporcini mushroom sauce or Lemon capere sauce

  • Two of 4oz38,99 US$

• Elk Chop39,99 US$

  New Zealand elk chop seared to perfection. Served with rosemary potatoes, organic rainbow cauliflower & homemade Amarena cherry port reduction

• Smoked Duck Breast37,99 US$

  Homemade Hudson Valley olive wood smoked Chef Pirozzi secret marinated with a blueberry rosemary sauce, served with organic wild mushrooms. Pairs with Nebbiolo D'alba Piedmonte

• Lamb Chops39,99 US$

  (10-12oz) Australian double cut, Maldon salt flakes, italian herbs marinated, grilled & oven baked. Served with roasted rosemary potatoes & mushrooms

• Fresh Catch Fish of the Day

  Sustainably caught seafood/ Locally sourced produce

  • Market Price

Risotto

Imported Carnaroli Italian Rice Grown and Harvested in Pavia, Italy

• Pescatore25,99 US$

  Tiger shrimp, calamari, Manila clams, fresh heirloom tomato, a touch of white wine. The Chef recommends do not add cheese

• Gamberi Risotto24,99 US$

  Black tiger shrimp, zucchini, lobster reduction

• Funghi23,99 US$

  Wild mushroom, shallots, parmesan cheese, tossed in prosecco

• Giardino23,99 US$

  Organic seasonal vegetables, burrata

Contorni

• Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower13,99 US$

• Organic Sautéed Spinach13,99 US$

• Organic Rainbow Carrots13,99 US$

  Pancetta, caramelized onion, sage butter sauce

• Roasted Rosemary Potatoes12,99 US$

• Sautéed Wild Organic Mushrooms14,99 US$

Contorni (Sides & Add Ons)

• Organic Chicken8,99 US$

• Shrimp 4 X9,50 US$

• Arugula4,95 US$

• Fresh Salmon16,95 US$

• One Italian Meatball

  • ea5,99 US$

Gnocchi

Nonna Titina's Recipe Potato Dumplings

• Pesto Gnocchi23,99 US$

  Homemade basil pesto, fresh organic tomato bruschetta

• Cinghiale23,99 US$

  Wild boar house-made sausage, mushroom, Calabria chili, arrabbiata sauce

• Pink Sauce22,99 US$

  Organic spinach, housemade creamy tomato vodka pink sauce

• Five Cheese23,50 US$

  Gouda, fontina, mozzarella, parmigiano, affumicata

• Positano22,99 US$

  Pomodoro sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

Kids

• Kids

  Please ask your server about the available options