SANTA BARBARA

SB Dinner

A Santa Barbara favorite for twenty years,

Ca'Dario's Ristorante serves authentic, gourmet Italian cuisine alongside an extensive wine list, all in a cozy, convivial atmosphere.

DINNER MENU

Antipasti — Appetizers

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO

Homemade fresh daily soup. M.P.

LATTUGHINE DI CAMPO

Farm's lettuces with tomatoes, mustard vinaigrette dressing and Parmigiano cheese. 13

INSALATA ROMANA

Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, Parmigiano, Caesar dressing. 15

(Add white anchovies or regular 3)

INSALATA CA’DARIO

House salad of radicchio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano, and balsamic dressing. 15

BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO

Toasted rustic bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, marinated artichokes, evoo. 16

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE

Roasted eggplant with savory tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano, basil. 19

CARCIOFO RIPIENO

Cold steamed artichoke stuffed with bread, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil. 19

MOZZARELLA CAPRESE

Bufala mozzarella, sliced organic tomatoes, basil, oregano, and evoo. 18

GRIGLIATA D’ASPARAGI

Grilled white asparagus wrapped with pancetta, shaved Parmigiano, and balsamic. 18

CARPACCIO ALLA GIUDECCA

Thinly sliced raw beef topped with mustard and spicy horseradish sauce. 19

VITELLO TONNATO

Cold roasted thin sliced veal, topped with lemony tuna sauce and capers. 20

BRESAOLA E RUGHETTA

Air-dried, cured beef with arugula, red onions, and shaved Parmigiano cheese. 20

ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA

Assortment of homemade marinated vegetables and cold cuts. 19

SALMONE MARINATO

Thin-sliced home cured smoked salmon, topped with capers and red onions. 22

CIOTOLA DI MARE

Fresh clams, mussels, and shrimp in a creamy tomato and saffron sauce. 24

Contorni — Sides

BROCCOLINI CALABRESI

Wild broccolini sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, anchovies, olive oil. 9.5

CAVOLFIORI GRATINATI

Cauliflower gratin with shallots, breadcrumbs, cream, Parmigiana. 9.5

ASPARAGI GRIGLIATI

Grilled fresh green asparagus, garlic, olive oil. 9.5

Primi — First Course

Organic gluten-free pasta, add 5

Any sauce from our menu.

FUSILLI TARTUFATI

Corkscrew pasta with leeks, artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, shaved ricotta, and truffle oil. 26

PENNETTE AL SALMONE

Quill-shaped pasta with smoked salmon, dill, light sour cream sauce, and dry vermouth. 26

ZITI ALLA PUTTANESCA

Short tube pasta with ragout of olives, capers, chili flakes, tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese. 25

LINGUINETTE ALLE VONGOLE

Thin flat pasta with fresh clams, shaved garlic, chili flakes, parsley, white wine sauce. 28

PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOSCAIOLA

Flat ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, bacon, light tomato cream sauce. 27

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Egg noodles with creamy Parmesan sauce. 24

(Add chicken 5)

RAVIOLI AL BURRO E SALVIA

Pasta pillows filled with spinach and ricotta with brown butter and sage sauce. 24

TORTELLACCI ALLA PANNA

Spinach pasta filled with cheese, diced ham, and creamy Parmesan sauce. 26

TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE

Spinach tagliatelle with traditional meat ragout sauce. 28

RISOTTO DEL GIORNO

Daily arborio rice. Please ask for today’s selection. M.P.

PASTA DEL GIORNO

Daily pasta. Please ask for today’s selection. M.P.

Secondi — Second Course

QUAGLIE ARROSTO

Roasted quails with porcini mushrooms sauce, grilled polenta, spinach and Parmigiano. 38

POLLO NEL COCCIO

Terra-cotta-baked chicken with porcini mushrooms, vegetable sauce, grilled polenta. 40

LOMBATA DI VITELLO

20 oz grilled grass-fed veal short loin with rosemary and sage butter. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. 49

COSTATA ALLA FIORENTINA

20 oz grilled grass-fed bone-in rib-eye steak, served with stewed cannellini beans and sage. 52

SELLA D’AGNELLO

Grilled rack of lamb with roasted shaved garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and sage. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. 49

DALLA ROSTICCERIA

Daily special from our rotisserie. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. M.P.

PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO

Fresh fish of the day. Please ask for today's selections and prices. Served with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, and sautéed spinach, no substitutions. M.P.

Dolci — Desserts

TIRAMISU AL CAFFE

Sponge cake with espresso and mascarpone cheese. 13

MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO

Chocolate mousse with wild berries sauce. 14

AFFOGATO AL CAFFE

Vanilla ice cream, wafer cookie, drowned with a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream. 10

PANNA COTTA

Eggless custard with Amarena cherries. 10

COPPA DI GELATO

Assorted Italian gelato, wafer cookie, topped with whipped cream. 11

CANNOLI

Crispy pastry horns filled with sweet ricotta, pistachio, and dusted with powdered sugar. 10

VINSANTO CON BISCOTTI

Aged sweet Trebbiano wine with almond biscotti. 18

TORTINO

Molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, wild berry sauce. 14

BAULETTO ALL FRUTTA

Puff pastry with wild berries and sabayon sauce. 14

SORBETTO

Ask your server for current flavors. 9

TORTA DI PERE

Homemade pear tart, almond marzipan, with caramel sauce. 14

PIATTO DI FORMAGGIO

Assorted artisanal cheese with nuts and candied fruit mustard compote. 19