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Menu > Dinner Menu

Dinner Menu

Authentic, eclectic Northern Italian dishes.

All the food at Chianti represents craftsmanship at its best. Explore our menu below, which we’ve designed to include wine pairings that beautifully complement each dish. And to help you pronounce the Italian names of our dishes, roll your cursor over the speech icon to reveal a phonetic pronunciation. Next time you order, your pronunciation will be perfetto.

Roll over the following icons in
the menu below to learn more.

Pronunciation Pronunciation

Wine Pairing(s)Wine Pairing(s)

 

Antipasti

Bruschetta Della Casa

$7

Pronunciation of Bruschetta Della CasaWine Pairings for Bruschetta Della Casa

Tuscan Italian bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

broo-SKEH-tah del-lah KAH-sah

 

$Altanuta Pinot Grigio
$$Sequoia Grove Chardonnay
$$$Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc

 
 

Mozzarella e Pomodoro

$10

Pronunciation of Mozzarella e PomodoroWine Pairings for Mozzarella e Pomodoro

Caramelized tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and oregano

mott-zah-REL-ah EE pom-oh-DOOR-oh

 

$Banfi Principessa Gavi di Gavi
$$Hess Alomi Cabernet Sauvignon
$$$Two Hands Yesterday’s Hero Grenache

 
 

Coccio

$11

Pronunciation of CoccioWine Pairings for Coccio

Calamari, garlic and herbs sautéed in a delicately spiced tomato broth

koh-cho

 

$Beringer Chardonnay
$$Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$$$Don Olgario Albarino

 
 

Antipasto Del Chianti

$20*

Pronunciation of Antipasto Del ChiantiWine Pairings for Antipasto Del Chianti

House assortment of hot and cold appetizers  –  *for two people

an-tee-PAH-stoh del kee-ANH-tee

 

$Donnafugata Anthilla
$$Villa di Capezzana Carmignano
$$$’99 Solaia

 
 

Asparagi Uova e Prosciutto

$9

Pronunciation of Asparagi Uova e ProsciuttoWine Pairings for Asparagi Uova e Prosciutto

Oven-roasted asparagus with fried egg, prosciutto and truffle salt

ass-PARH-a-gee woo-vah ee proh-SCHOO-toh

 

$Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
$$Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
$$$Masi Amarone

 
 

Calamaretti Fritti

$10

Pronunciation of Calamaretti FrittiWine Pairings for Calamaretti Fritti

Fried calamari served with a delicately spiced tomato sauce

kah-lah-mah-REH-tee FREE-tee

 

$Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio
$$Rodney Strong Chardonnay
$$$Don Olgario Albarino

 
 

Guazzetto in Bianco

$12

Pronunciation of Guazzetto in BiancoWine Pairings for Guazzetto in Bianco

Mussels and clams sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, white wine and lemon served with garlic bruschetta

gwah-T'ZEH-toh een bee-ahn-koh

 

$Trimbach CEW Riesling
$$Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
$$$Jermann Were Dreams Chardonnay

 
 

Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante

$13

Pronunciation of Gamberoni Al Lardo CroccanteWine Pairings for Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante

Shrimp wrapped with crispy pancetta pan seared with cannellini beans and drizzled with balsamic reduction

gam-BEH-ro-nee ahl lar-doh kro-CAHN-teh

 

$Drylands Sauvignon Blanc
$$Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
$$$Far Niente Chardonnay

 
 

Zuppa Di Pesce

$16

Pronunciation of Zuppa Di PesceWine Pairings for Zuppa Di Pesce

Assorted seafood in a delicately spiced tomato broth

ZOO-pah dee PEH-scheh

 

$La Marronaia "Visila" Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Certified Organic"
$$Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc
$$$Cakebread Chardonnay

 
 

Carpacci

Del Chianti

$10

Pronunciation of Del ChiantiWine Pairings for Del Chianti

Thinly slice filet with a gorgonzola fondue and truffle oil

del kee-ANH-tee

 

$Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio
$$Gualdo del Re Sangiovese Sureto DOC
$$$Masi Amarone

 
 

Carne Salà

$12

Pronunciation of Carne SalàWine Pairings for Carne Salà

House cured beef with julienned endive and truffle shavings

kar-neh sah-lah

 

$Bollini Pinot Grigio
$$Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
$$$Castello Banfi Summus

 
 

Trittico

$20*

Pronunciation of TritticoWine Pairings for Trittico

Assortment of beef carpaccio  –  *for two people

tree-TEE-ko

 

$La Marronaia "Visila" Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Certified Organic"
$$Solaria Rosso di Montalcino
$$$Costa Russi Angelo Gaja Collection

 
 

Cipriani

$11

Pronunciation of CiprianiWine Pairings for Cipriani

Thinly sliced filet with Grana Padano, lemon and capers

CHEE-PREE-ah-nee

 

$Banfi Le Rime Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio
$$Cecchi Val Delle Rose Morellino di Scansano
$$$Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino

 
 

Michelangelo

$13

Pronunciation of MichelangeloWine Pairings for Michelangelo

Thinly sliced pepper crusted filet over arugula with goat cheese and truffle salt

mee-KEL-anh geh-low

 

$Casa Lapostolle “Cuvee Alexandre” Cabernet Sauvignon
$$Marques de Grinon “Caliza”
$$$Robert Mondavi Tokalon Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

CiotolineVariety of appetizers – each item served individually

Cannellini Saltati

$4

Pronunciation of Cannellini SaltatiWine Pairings for Cannellini Saltati

Tuscan cannellini beans, olive oil, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs

can-neh-LEE-nee sal-TAH-tee

 

$Santi Solane Valpolicella
$$Comenge Tempranillo
$$$Barolo Pio Cesere

 
 

Finocchi Arrosto

$5

Pronunciation of Finocchi ArrostoWine Pairings for Finocchi Arrosto

Roasted sweet anise fennel

fee-NOH-kee ah-RROHS-toe

 

$Barbera D’Asti Michele Chiarlo
$$Montes Kaikan Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon
$$$Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold

 
 

Polenta Cicoria e Gorgonzola

$6

Pronunciation of Polenta Cicoria e GorgonzolaWine Pairings for Polenta Cicoria e Gorgonzola

Sautéed dandelion greens, polenta and gorgonzola cheese

poh-LEHN-tah chee-KOHR-ee-ah ee gohr-gon-ZOH-lah

 

$La Marronaia “Visila” Vernaccia di San Gimignano “Certified Organic” (Tuscany, Italy)
$$Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
$$$Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay

 
 

Zucchine Aglio e Olio

$5

Pronunciation of Zucchine Aglio e OlioWine Pairings for Zucchine Aglio e Olio

Zucchini sautéed in garlic, olive oil and spices

zoo-KEE-neh ay-yoh

 

$Solaria Rosso di Montalcino
$$Beaulieu Vineyards “Rutherford” Cabernet Sauvignon
$$$San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino

 
 

Spinaci Saltati

$7

Pronunciation of Spinaci SaltatiWine Pairings for Spinaci Saltati

Fresh sautéed spinach, red pepper, garlic and olive oil

spee-NAH-chi sal-TAH-tee

 

$Masi Campofiorin Ripasso Veneto
$$Comenge Tempranillo
$$$Castello Banfi Cum Laude

 
 

Insalate

Semplice

$7

Pronunciation of SempliceWine Pairings for Semplice

Field salad, organic greens served with grape tomatoes and Grana Padano served with our Chianti dressing

sehm-PLEE-cheh

 

$Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
$$Terrazas Reserva Malbec
$$$Shirvington Shiraz

 
 

Machiavelli ("Almost Caesar")

$9

Pronunciation of Machiavelli (Wine Pairings for Machiavelli (

Crispy romaine lettuce, Grana Padano dressing, rustic bread crostini and grape tomatoes topped with shaved Grana Padano

mah-kee-ah-VEL-lee

 

$Banfi Pricipessa Gavi di Gavi
$$Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vine Zinfandel
$$$Vega Sicilia Unico ”91

 
 

Insalata di Spinaci

$9

Pronunciation of Insalata di Spinaci
  
Wine Pairings for Insalata di Spinaci

Spinich, toasted walnut dressing, crumbled gorgonzola, poached pear

een-sah-LAH-tah dee spee-NAH-chee

 

$Trimbach CEW Riesling
$$Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir
$$$Castello Banfi Tavernelle Sant’Antimo DOC Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

Paste

Capellini Alla Checca

$10*

Pronunciation of Capellini Alla CheccaWine Pairings for Capellini Alla Checca

Angel hair with garlic, fresh grape tomatoes, basil and olive oil  –  *1/2 order $6

cap-ay-LEE-nee ah-lah KAY-kah

 

$Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio
$$Archetype Shiraz
$$$Casa Lapostolle Syrah

 
 

Mezzanine Alla Vodka

$13*

Pronunciation of Mezzanine Alla VodkaWine Pairings for Mezzanine Alla Vodka

Penne with fresh tarragon and prosciutto in a vodka pink sauce  –  *1/2 order $7

med-zah-nee-nay ah-lah VOD-kah

 

$Kenwood Yulupa Merlot
$$Canoe Ridge Merlot
$$$Nickel & Nickel “Sullenger” Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

Penne Senesi

$15*

Pronunciation of Penne SenesiWine Pairings for Penne Senesi

Penne with sautéed spinach “aglio e olio” with gorgonzola, breadcrumbs and toasted almonds  –  *1/2 order $9

pehn-ney cen-eh-see

 

$Kenwood Yulupa Cabernet Sauvignon
$$Pintia Toro Cosecha
$$$Castello Banfi Tavernelle Sant’Antimo DOC Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

Fusilli Bolognese

$16*

Pronunciation of Fusilli BologneseWine Pairings for Fusilli Bolognese

Fusilli with homemade filet Bolognese sauce  –  *1/2 order $9

foo-SIL-lee boh-lohgn-EH-she

 

$Canoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
$$Pintia Toro Cosecha
$$$Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

Giallo Oro

$18

Pronunciation of Giallo Oro
Wine Pairings for Giallo Oro

Egg noodle fettucine served w/sautéed asparagus and shrimp in a saffron and shallot fumetto

Jal-LO or-O

 

$La Cattura Supertuscan
$$Castello Banfi Rosso Di Montalcino
$$$1999 Kathryn Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 

Bavette Vongole Veraci

$18

Pronunciation of Bavette Vongole VeraciWine Pairings for Bavette Vongole Veraci

Linguini with fresh baby clams, olive oil, garlic and crushed tomatoes

bah-veh-teh von-go-leh veh-RAH-chee

 

$Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio
$$Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$$$Far Niente Chardonnay

 
 

Penne Alla Norma

$15

Pronunciation of Penne Alla NormaWine Pairings for Penne Alla Norma

Penne with sautéed eggplant, sausage, mozzarella and crushed tomato

pehn-ney ah-lah NOR-mah

 

$La Marronaia "Visila" Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Certified Organic"
$$Cape Mentelle Shiraz
$$$Shirvington Shiraz

 
 

Spaghetti Con Granchio

$18

Pronunciation of Spaghetti Con GranchioWine Pairings for Spaghetti Con Granchio

Spaghetti with crab meat, olive oil, onion, garlic, and a spiced tomato sauce

spah-GEH-tey-ee coh-neh GRAN-key-oh

 

$Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
$$Sequoia Grove Chardonnay
$$$Dom Perignon

 
 

Capellini Salsa Aragosta

$18

Pronunciation of Capellini Salsa AragostaWine Pairings for Capellini Salsa Aragosta

Angel hair with shrimp in a lobster grappa reduction

cap-ay-LEE-nee sahl-sah ah-rah-GO-stah

 

$St. Francis Chardonnay
$$Don Olgario Albarino
$$$Taittinger Brut “La Francaise”

 
 

Capellini Della Domenica

$19

Pronunciation of Capellini Della DomenicaWine Pairings for Capellini Della Domenica

Angel hair with pancetta, shrimp, arugula, olive oil and fresh tomato

cap-ay-LEE-nee deh-lah dough-MEH-nee-kah

 

$Masi Campofiorin Ripasso Veneto
$$Querciabella Chianti Classico
$$$Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino

 
 

Spaghetti Ai Fruitti Di Mare

$19

Pronunciation of Spaghetti Ai Fruitti Di MareWine Pairings for Spaghetti Ai Fruitti Di Mare

Thin spaghetti with assorted seafood, olive oil and garlic in a lightly spiced tomato sauce

spah-GEH-tey-ee ah-ee froo-tee dee MAH-reh

 

$Rodney Strong Chardonnay
$$Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
$$$Jermann Were Dreams Chardonnay

 
 

Risotto

Risotto Asparagi Gamberi

$19

Pronunciation of Risotto Asparagi GamberiWine Pairings for Risotto Asparagi Gamberi

Asparagus, shrimp, tomato and basil

ree-sow-toe ahs-PAR-ah-gee gahm-BEH-ree

 

$Trimbach CEW Riesling
$$Drylands Sauvignon Blanc
$$$Far Niente Chardonnay

 
 

Risotto Capuleti

$18

Pronunciation of Risotto CapuletiWine Pairings for Risotto Capuleti

Dandelion greens, sausage and gorgonzola cheese

ree-sow-toe cah-poo-leh-tee

 

$Martini & Rossi Asti
$$Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva
$$$’98 Ornellaia

 
 

Risotto De’medici

$20

Pronunciation of Risotto De’mediciWine Pairings for Risotto De’medici

Filet bites, truffle oil, Grana Padano and rosemary

ree-sow-toe deh-meh-DEE-chee

 

$Rodney Strong Chardonnay
$$Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva
$$$Castello Banfi Excelsus

 
 

SecondiServed with herbed roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach

Salsiccia Arrosto

$17

Pronunciation of Salsiccia ArrostoWine Pairings for Salsiccia Arrosto

Grilled sausage with caramelized shallots and balsamic glaze

sah-leh-see-cha ARR-oh-stoh

 

$Barbera D’Asti Michele Chiarlo
$$Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
$$$’00 Sassicaia

 
 

Corona Di Scampi

$22

Pronunciation of Corona Di ScampiWine Pairings for Corona Di Scampi

Crown of scampi with a garlic, citrus, ginger balsamic reduction

coh-ROH-nah dee scah-mpee

 

$Donnafugata Anthilla
$$Santa Margherita Prosecco Aosta
$$$Cakebread Chardonnay

 
 

Stinco Di Maiale Casareccio

$24*

Pronunciation of Stinco Di Maiale CasareccioWine Pairings for Stinco Di Maiale Casareccio

Pork shank ossobuco braised with herbs and Amarone wine  –  *limited availability

STEEN-koh dee my-YAH-leh cah-zah-RAY-cho

 

$Gualdo del Re Sangiovese Sureto DOC
$$Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
$$$Solaia Marchesi Antinori

 
 

Filetto Al Gorgonzola

$25

Pronunciation of Filetto Al GorgonzolaWine Pairings for Filetto Al Gorgonzola

Filet mignon with gorgonzola fondue

fee-leh-toe ah-lah gohr-gon-ZOH-lah

 

$Solaria Rosso di Montalcino
$$Villa di Capezzana Carmignano
$$$’97 Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja Collection

 
 

Branzino Ai Ferri Alla Michele

$25*

Pronunciation of Branzino Ai Ferri Alla MicheleWine Pairings for Branzino Ai Ferri Alla Michele

Roasted whole Mediterranean sea bass with herbs and lemon (semi-boneless)  –  *limited availability

bran-ZEE-noh ah-ee fehrr-ee ah-lah mee-shell

 

$Don Olgario Albarino
$$Santa Margherita Prosecco Aosta
$$$Jermann Were Dreams Chardonnay

 
 

Pollo al Limone Candito

$17

Pronunciation of Pollo al Limone CanditoWine Pairings for Pollo al Limone Candito

Natural, 8oz chicken breast pan roasted with lemon juice, shallots and candied lemon zest

poh-loh lee-MOH-neh cahn-DEE-toe

 

$Masi Campofiorin Ripasso Veneto
$$Querciabella Chianti Classico
$$$’03 Lupicaia

 
 

Filettino Di Maiale

$23

Pronunciation of Filettino Di MaialeWine Pairings for Filettino Di Maiale

Whole pork tenderloin roasted with herbs, currants and red wine reduction

fee-leh-TEE-no my-YAH-leh

 

$Cecchi Val Delle Rose Morelinno di Scansano
$$Biondi Santi Sassoalloro
$$$’98 Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja Collection

 
 

Filetto Al Pepe Verde

$25

Pronunciation of Filetto Al Pepe VerdeWine Pairings for Filetto Al Pepe Verde

Filet mignon with brandy and green peppercorn sauce

fee-leh-toe ah-lah peh-peh VER-deh

 

$Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
$$Masi Amarone
$$$Costa Russi Angela Gaja Collection

 
 

Pesce Del Giorno

M.P.

Pronunciation of Pesce Del Giorno 

Fresh catch of the day

PEH-scheh del gee-OR-noh

 
 
 

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