Il Pranzo, the lunch menu is served from 11:30 to 4 pm daily, Monday thru Friday. Reservations are recommended.

On our lunch menu, you will find a variety of our house paninis, served on our baked to order Panini rolls, fresh local produce inspired salads, daily pastas, and grilled fish dishes. A big pot of our daily soup is prepared each morning, along with our traditional house Minestrone. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also featured on our lunch menu.

Il Pranzo Menu (PDF)

Lunch Specials

PANINI
Our house pizza and focaccia is made each morning. Our panini is baked on order, served warm from the oven..

THE CHEF'S MOOD	10.
Daily Special Panino - Please ask your server

PROSCIUTTO FOCACCIA PANINO	11.
Smoked Mozzarella melted over thinly sliced Prosciutto, grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, and House Mayonnaise, served on our own House Focaccia Bread

GORGONZOLA ARUGULA BURGER PANINO	13.
A Grilled Sirloin Burger with Herbs and Onions served with Gorgonzola and Fresh Arugula, on our House Panino Bread

CASA BURGER PANINO	12.
A Grilled Sirloin Burger, Bacon, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Avocado, Jalapenos, and House Mayonnaise

MEATBALL SANDWICH ITALIA!!	13.
House made Meatball, Marinara, and melted Mozzarella Cheese, served on Garlic Bread

GARDEN PANINO	9.
Sliced Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Roasted Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, and House Mayonnaise

GRILLED CHICKEN PANINO	11.
Tomatoes, Lettuce, and House Basil Mayonnaise

VEGIE PANINO	9.
Cucumber, Artichokes, Roasted Bells, Avocado, Tomatoes, and House Mayonnaise

PORTOBELLO PANINO	9.5
Marinated, Grilled Whole Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil

CANADIAN BACON & SALAMI PANINO	9.5
Tomatoes, Lettuce, Sliced Onion and House Mayonnaise

SHRIMP & AVOCADO PANINO	10.
Tomatoes, Lettuce, & House Lemon Mayonnaise

LUNA TUNA PANINO	9.
Pickles, Lettuce, Tomatoes and House Mayonnaise

ROASTED TURKEY PANINO	11.
Cranberry Sauce and House Mayonnaise


INSALATA

BURATTA CITRUS SALAD	11.
Burrata, avocado, basil, winter citrus fruits, champagne vinaigrette, pistachio and crostini sprinkle served in a martini glass

THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL SALAD	12.
Shaved and roasted red apple blossom pumpkin, smoked gouda cheese, baby mixed greens, green pumpkin seeds, avocado, nutmeg vinaigrette

SALMON CAESAR SALAD	16.
Our traditional Award Winning Caesar Salad with a grilled Salmon Filet

CHICKEN MANGO SALAD
Lemon marinated and grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Mango, Red Onions, Avocado, over Baby Mixed Greens, in a Citrus Vinaigrette	13.
with seared salmon	16.


PASTA SPECIALITE

GRILLED CALAMARI RISOTTO	15.
Citrus herb risotto, white Italian Gigante beans, grilled calamari, wine, lemon, garlic

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA WITH PANCETTA	15.
Garlic, grana padano Parmesan, cream, pancetta


FROM THE SEA

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUISA SALAD	19.
Fresh Dungeness Crab, Baby Shrimp, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado, Tomato, Hard Boiled Egg, Hearts of Romaine, House Louie Dressing

GRILLED CHEESY CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICH	15.
Fresh Dungeness Crab and Shrimp, Celery, House Mayonnaise, Cheese, Grilled and Served on a Toasted French Bread with Fresh Tomatoes and Mixed Green Salad

GARLIC PRAWNS	16.
Prawns sautúed in Garlic, Butter, White Wine, Lemon, and Parsley, tossed with Linguine

FISHERWOMAN'S CATCH	17.
Catch of the Day (Please ask your Server). Your Choice grilled or pan seared, served with a Mild Lemon Caper Sauce, over Pecorino Risotto, and Seasoned Vegetables

PESCADERO PANINO	14.5
Grilled Prawns and Scallops, Manchego Cheese, Arugula, Roasted Red Pepper, and House Mayonnaise, Served on our housemade Panini Bread

THE RIVER RUN PIZZA	15.
Grilled Salmon, Caramelized Onions, Ricotta Cheese, Capers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SCAMPI SALAD
prawns sautéed scampi style, served over baby mixed greens, tomato, avocado, and our special basil, garlic, tomato relish	15.
with sautéed garlic chicken breast	13.

SPINACH INSALATA JACK
grilled marinated chicken, over baby spinach green, roasted red bell peppers, tossed in a mild vinaigrette topped with gorgonzola cheese	12.
with salmon	16.

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