Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

Antipasti

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

• Pesto MozzarellaUSD 12.99

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

• Black TrufaUSD 13.99

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

• Gouda 26 MonthsUSD 14.99

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

• RicottaUSD 14.99

  Grainy and creamy, organic italian honey and pecan

• BurricottaUSD 13.99

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

• Red Leicester CrunchUSD 14.99

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

• BurrataUSD 14.99

  Sea salt, EVOO, Italian artichokes, crostini

• ParmigianoUSD 13.99

  Pear, Italian honey, caramelized pecan

• Elk SalamiUSD 13.99

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

• Bison SalamiUSD 14.99

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

• Wild Boar SalamiUSD 13.99

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

• Duck ProsciuttoUSD 14.99

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

• TartufottoUSD 13.99

  Italian ham slow roasted, infused with an aromatic wild truffle

• Venison SalamiUSD 14.99

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

• Soppressata CalabreseUSD 13.99

  Aromatic spicy salami seasoned with chili pepper from Calabria

• Iberico de BellotaUSD 23.99

  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 DanieleUSD 15.99

  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

  • FullUSD 12.99
  • SideUSD 10.99

• Casa

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

  • FullUSD 12.99
  • SideUSD 10.99

• Baby Kale SaladUSD 14.99

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

• Arugula SaladUSD 14.99

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

• Italian CapreseUSD 16.95

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

• Pere & Goat CheeseUSD 15.75

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

• Superfood SaladUSD 21.99

  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!)USD 14.50

  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 SoupUSD 14.99

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

• Nonna Ida SoupUSD 13.99

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

• InvoltiniUSD 16.50

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

• AliciUSD 13.99

  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 SizeUSD 19.99

• Olive FritteUSD 13.99

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

• Shrimp Scampi & ClamsUSD 24.50

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

• Bruschetta PomodoroUSD 16.99

  Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic Alessa's way

• Calamari FrittiUSD 20.99

  Crispy-fried Calamari, arrabbiata sauce

• Mamma MiaUSD 22.99

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

• Fried Mozzarella NodiniUSD 15.99

  Served with pomodoro sauce

• Baby Lamb ChopsUSD 25.99

  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 SalmonUSD 24.50

  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 MignonUSD 22.99

  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 TomatoUSD 22.99

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

• Golden Beets and Goat CheeseUSD 21.99

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

Calzone

• CalzoneUSD 23.99

  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 BellaUSD 20.99

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

• CapricciosaUSD 22.99

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

• Meat Lover (Must Try!)USD 24.99

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

• Crispy ProsciuttoUSD 22.99

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

• MargheritaUSD 19.95

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

• Di ParmaUSD 23.99

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

• CalabriaUSD 23.99

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

• Funghi MistiUSD 23.99

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

• Quattro StagioniUSD 23.50

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

Pasta Specialties

• Bucat Ini Arugula & BurrataUSD 24.99

  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 RavioliUSD 24.99

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

• Lobster RavioliUSD 26.99

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

• Healthy Salmon PastaUSD 24.99

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

• Black Ink Infused LinguineUSD 25.99

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

• Alla CarbonaraUSD 22.99

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

• Limoncello TaglieriniUSD 25.99

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

• Spaghetti PolpetteUSD 24.99

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

• Veal Osso-Buco AgnolottiUSD 25.99

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

• Spaghetti VerdeUSD 25.99

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

• Scampi RavioliUSD 25.99

  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 PomodoroUSD 17.99

  Angel hair pasta, garlic, fresh basil tomato sauce

• AlfredoUSD 18.99

  Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, Parmigiano cream sauce

• Linguine Cacio e PepeUSD 19.99

  Black pepper, pecorino cheese, simple and unique

• Nonna Titina Cheese RavioliUSD 23.99

  Spinach & ricotta filled ravioli, tomato basil sauce

• Gluten Free RavioliUSD 23.99

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

• VegetarianaUSD 22.99

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

• Linguine MarechiaroUSD 25.99

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

• LivorneseUSD 25.99

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

• Pesto Conchiglie ShrimpUSD 24.99

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

• Seashell PastaUSD 25.99

  Lobster creamy reduction sauce, tiger shrimp, zucchini

• Nonna Ida Meat RavioliUSD 23.99

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

• Lamb PappardelleUSD 24.99

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

• Nonna Ida's LasagneUSD 22.99

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

• Linguine ClamsUSD 24.99

  Manila clams, garlic, fresh parsley, white wine sauce

• Short Ribs Fresh PastaUSD 24.99

  Organic vegetables, rosemary infused pappardelle pasta

• GallinaUSD 24.99

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

• OrecchietteUSD 23.99

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

• Ugo D'OrsoUSD 22.99

  Grilled chicken, zita's pasta, mushroom cream sauce

• Baked ZitiUSD 24.99

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

• BologneseUSD 23.99

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

Dinner

Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options upon Request

• Squash BowlUSD 23.99

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

• Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 23.99

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

• CioppinoUSD 29.85

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

• Salmon FiletUSD 28.89

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

• Pollo LimoncelloUSD 26.95

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

• Pollo ParmigianaUSD 26.95

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

• Pollo MarsalaUSD 26.95

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

• Veal Marsala or PiccataUSD 28.99

  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 4ozUSD 38.99

• Elk ChopUSD 39.99

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

• Smoked Duck BreastUSD 37.99

  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 ChopsUSD 39.99

  (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

• PescatoreUSD 25.99

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

• Gamberi RisottoUSD 24.99

  Black tiger shrimp, zucchini, lobster reduction

• FunghiUSD 23.99

  Wild mushroom, shallots, parmesan cheese, tossed in prosecco

• GiardinoUSD 23.99

  Organic seasonal vegetables, burrata

Contorni

• Roasted Heirloom CauliflowerUSD 13.99

• Organic Sautéed SpinachUSD 13.99

• Organic Rainbow CarrotsUSD 13.99

  Pancetta, caramelized onion, sage butter sauce

• Roasted Rosemary PotatoesUSD 12.99

• Sautéed Wild Organic MushroomsUSD 14.99

Contorni (Sides & Add Ons)

• Organic ChickenUSD 8.99

• Shrimp 4 XUSD 9.50

• ArugulaUSD 4.95

• Fresh SalmonUSD 16.95

• One Italian Meatball

  • eaUSD 5.99

Gnocchi

Nonna Titina's Recipe Potato Dumplings

• Pesto GnocchiUSD 23.99

  Homemade basil pesto, fresh organic tomato bruschetta

• CinghialeUSD 23.99

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

• Pink SauceUSD 22.99

  Organic spinach, housemade creamy tomato vodka pink sauce

• Five CheeseUSD 23.50

  Gouda, fontina, mozzarella, parmigiano, affumicata

• PositanoUSD 22.99

  Pomodoro sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

Kids

• Kids

  Please ask your server about the available options