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Cocktails
gin; campari; red vermouth
CA$21
rye; simple syrup; lemon juice; egg white
CA$23
rye; averna amaro; bitters; orange
CA$21
Paper Planebourbon; aperol; nonino quintessentia amaro; lemon juice; lemon peel
CA$23 The Last Wordgin; chartreuse; maraschino liqueur; lime juice
CA$23 Jungle Birddark rum; campari; pineapple juice; lime juice; simple syrup; pineapple wedge
CA$19 Hanky Pankygin; sweet vermouth; dashes fernet branca
CA$21Alcoholic Drinks
aperol; prosecco; soda; orange slice
CA$18
vodka; kahlua; shot of fresh espresso
CA$19Digestivi - Digestifs
intense lemon liqueur from southern italy
CA$13Spirits
liqueur is enhanced + the flavor of anise & other essential oils
CA$13After Dinner
brandy; dark crème de cacao; heavy cream; nutmeg
CA$19Cocktail
campari; sweet vermouth; prosecco
CA$21Drinks
espresso; grappa
CA$19Whisky / Bourbon
bourbon; campari; red vermouth
CA$21Digestives
Amaro Nonino Quintessentiabitter italian liqueur; amaro is made from a variety of herbs; spices; flowers; roots; citrus peels
CA$19Specialty Cocktails
Coffee Old Fashioneddouble shot espresso; bourbon; simple syrup; bitters; lemon peel
CA$21Signature Cocktails
Angelo Azzurolocal empress gin; triple sec; limoncello; dry vermouth; lemon
CA$24White
(House) Donini, Trebbiano Chardonnay RubiconeCA$12 Angelo, Pinot Grigio Provincia Di Pavia Raven, Conspiracy White Vqa Farnese Fantini, Sicilia Pinot Grigio Inniskillin, Pinot Grigio Vqa Gray Monk, Latitude 50 White VqaRed
(House) Le Contrade Rosso, Sangiovese MerlotCA$11 Raven, Conspiracy Deep Dark Red Vqa Mezzomondo, Puglia Negroamaro Farnese Fantini, Puglia Primitivo Sumac Ridge, Private Reserve Cabernet Merlot Vqa Inniskillin Okanagan, Merlot VqaItaly
Villa Teresa, Rose Prizzante OrganicCA$83 Anna Spinato, Spumante Brut Rose Organic VeganCA$88 Acquesi, AstiCA$97 Montelvini, Volpago Del MontelloBottles & Cans
Heineken, Netherlands Guinness Stout, Ireland Molson Canadian, CanadaBeer
Budweiser, UsaCrisp & Clean
Peroni Nastro Azzuro Pale Lager, Peroni Brewery 5.1 Hoyne Pilsner, Hoyne Brewing Co. 5.3 Company Lager, Lighthouse Brewing Co. 5.1 78 Kolsch, Phillips Brewing Malting Co. 5 Blue Buck Ale, Phillips Brewing Malting Co. 5 Heather Ale, Salt Spring Island Ales 5Cider
Merridale, Seasonal*Sparkling
Montelvini Prosecco, Volpago Del Montello*Rose
Rigamarole, RosePasta
prosecco; fresh strawberry puree
CA$19Specialties
frangelico; baileys; espresso; whipped cream
CA$19Appetizers Sushi Bar
Golden Dreamgalliano; triple sec; orange juice; heavy cream
CA$19Sweets & Desserts
Peach Cobblerpeach vodka frangelico; heavy cream
CA$19Decaf Flavored
Caffe Amarettoamaretto; brandy; coffee; whipped cream
CA$19Cocktails (2Oz)
Fernet Sourfernet‐branca; green chartreuse; lime juice; simple syrup
CA$24State Signatures
Empress Aviationlocal premium empress gin; maraschino liqueur; crème de violette; lemon juice
CA$26Liquid Pastry Affair
Spiked Affogatokraken rum; amaretto; vanilla bean gelato; espresso
CA$23Piccoli / Small Plates
Bruschetta Tomato Canaperipe roma tomatoes; slivered garlic; fresh basil; maple balsamic reduction; crostinis
CA$26 Pezzi Di Formaggio Pane Cheese Bread Pull-Apartshouse made focaccia bread; mozzarella; grana padano; herbs; marinara dip
CA$19 Cavoletti Di Bruxelles Brussel Sprouts*bacon lardons; pistachios; shallots; butter; sweet & tangy red wine vinegar glaze
CA$26 Polpette Gigante Giant Meatballsbaseball sized meatballs; baby bocconcini filling; tomato sauce; ricotta crema; fresh basil
CA$28 Calamari Biscotto Fried Squidcrispy semi‐sweet graham cracker crust; italian parsley; marinara dip
CA$31 Arancini Aragosta Fried Lobster Croquettesarborio rice balls; panko bread crumbs; lobster; mascarpone dip
CA$34 Cozze Al Vino Mussels*salt spring mussels; dry white wine; shallots; roma tomato; garlic; parsley
CA$36 Carne Cruda Raw Filet Mignon*chopped beef tenderloin; dijon; shallots; anchovy; lemon; grana padano; evoo; egg yolk; crostinis
CA$39 Gamberi Alla Fiamma Flambe Prawns*jumbo prawns; licorice liqueur; shallots; roma tomato; white wine; herbs; butter
CA$31 Minestrone Parmesan Broth Soup*bacon lardons; parmesan rind broth; mirepoix; zucchini; kidney beans; garbanzo beans
CA$13Verdure / Vegetarian Plates
Olive Calde Assorted Warm Olives*rosemary lemon marinade; garlic; warm evoo; olives
CA$18 Patate Fritte Fried Fingerling Potato*crispy broken potatoes; garlic butter; parmesan; roast red pepper aioli; herbs
CA$21 Cavolfiore Cauliflower*roasted cauliflower florets; tahini crème; dates; fresh herbs
CA$21 Fritte Di Polenta Polenta Fries*soft & fluffy polenta; fried till crispy; roast red pepper aioli
CA$23 Burrata Caprese Tomato Cheese Salad*CA$36 Caesar Anchovy Garlic Salad*CA$16 Zuppa Di Zucca Al Brandy Autumn Squash Soup With Brandy*CA$15Pasta / Noodles
Aglio E Garlic Oil*CA$29 Puttanesca Lady Of The Night*CA$31 Pomodoro Fresh Tomato*CA$31 Amatriciana Spicy Bacon*CA$34 Carbonara Bacon Egg*CA$32 Gnocchi Bolognese Dumpling PastaCA$36Grandi / Large Plates
Lasagne Al Bisonte Baked Bison PastaCA$37 Risotto Di Aragosta Braised Rice With LobsterCA$42 Saltimbocca Al Salmone Prosciutto Crusted SalmonCA$36 Braciola Di Maiale Breaded Pork Chop*CA$47 Bistecca Risata Shaved Ribeye Steak*CA$50 Misto Di Pesce Mixed Seafood*CA$52Dolce / Dessert
Tiramisu Coffee Cake CustardCA$16 Mousse Duo Chocolate Mousse*CA$16 Panna Cotta Cream Custard*CA$16Il Alcool / Spirit
Grappa Bottega AlexanderCA$21Cocktail Classici / Classic Cocktails
Gosling's Dark StormyCA$18 Basil Grapefruit G&TCA$19 Blackberry Thyme G&TCA$19Imported Bottled
Birra Moretti, ItalyHoppy
New Growth Pale Ale, Driftwood Brewery 5 Fat Tug Ipa Driftwood Brewery 7Dark & Malty
Race Rocks Amber Ale, Lighthouse Brewing Co. 5.1 Dark Matter, Hoyne Brewing Co. 5.3Prosecco
Montelvini, Volpago Del Montello 11Birra In Bottiglia / Bottle Beer
Stella Artios, Belgium Lucky Lager, Usa
Offers
Exclusive restaurant offer: Blackberry Thyme G&T — 70% off for CA$6!
FAQ
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The restaurant is lovely, but I can't honestly call it Italian when the chef isn't Italian and doesn't seem to know how to prepare pasta. As an Italian, I expect to experience a genuine Italian atmosphere when dining out, or at the very least, to have an Italian chef at the helm. I ordered fettuccine alla marinara but received tagliatelle with a basic tomato sauce instead. When I asked the waitress if my order was correct, she confirmed it was. I then pointed out that those were tagliatelle, not linguine, and that authentic marinara is typically served with seafood. Instead, I was served plain tagliatelle with tomato sauce for $37. No, thank you!
A friend and I were there to celebrate a birthday and were blown away by the quality of food, service, and atmosphere.Our table gave us an incredible view of wind-whipped waves at night, while the dimmed lights and electric fireplace creating a lovely relaxing environment. The addition of some light piano jazz was the perfect touch.The food was divine. Our seafood pasta dishes were perfectly seasoned, and the made-in-house fresh bread was perfect for mopping up the sauce. The wine menu was the only weak point, with just a small selection available.The service was wonderful. All staff we encountered were courteous and professional ; we felt very welcomed and appreciated that the servers knew the menu well enough to answer all our questions about our meal. The highlight was the surprise birthday candle on my friend's dessert. Such a small gesture that meant so much.Thank you very much for a wonderful evening.
