Heroic Italian (Santa Monica/5th)

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OMG Sandwich

Imported Italian prosciutto, salame, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, smoked mozzarella cheese, artichokes, giardinnaire, house roasted tomatoes, olives, mustard, mayo & Italian black summer truffles on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$17.00

The Vegan Sandwich

Fresh avocado, artichoke, house roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, giardiniera & fresh pesto on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

Scala Sandwich

Chef Barbara's braised short ribs, sauteed peppers, smoked mozzarella cheese & caramelized onions on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$15.00

Pizzas

Red Pizza

3 cheeses, tomatoes, honey & pesto.

$10.00

White Pizza

3 cheeses, fennel, onions & olives.

$10.00

Pasta

Calabrian Spicy Sausage & Mushroom Spaghetti

A classic grass fed ground beef & spicy tomato sauce with crumbled sausage & mushrooms.

$20.00

Calabrian Spicy Sausage & Mushroom Spaghetti

Fettuccine Alfredo

The original Roman recipe with butter & parmesan cheese with some tweaks.

$16.00

Lasagna

Grass fed ground beef with sofrito (carrots, celery & onions), tomato sauce & creamy bechamel sauce.

$15.00

Pesto Pasta

Organic basil, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino Romano & pine nuts. Vegetarian.

$18.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Spaghetti with tangy tomato sauce, basil & parmesan cheese.

$16.00

Sandwiches

Artusi Sandwich

Fresh pan seared tuna, cured imported tuna, tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes, capers, caramelized fennel & kalamata olives on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$15.00

Batista Sandwich

Fresh flash fried, summer zucchini, Italian bufala mozzarella cheese, parsley, garlic & white wine vinegar on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

BLT Sandwich

Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, house roasted tomatoes, artichokes, mayo & Italian black summer truffles on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

Chicken Tetrazzini Sandwich

Organic chicken, smoked mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, peas, garlic rosemary cream & white wine on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$15.00

Marinetti Sandwich

Fresh bufala mozzarella cheese, avocado, house roasted tomatoes, pesto & aged balsamic glaze on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

OMG Sandwich

$17.00

Polpette Sandwich

Homemade beef meatballs in a tangy tomato sauce with smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions & roasted peppers.

$15.00

Quadronno Sandwich

Prosciutto, burrata cheese, house roasted tomatoes, mayo & Italian black summer truffles on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

Scala Sandwich

Chef Barbara's braised short ribs, sauteed peppers, smoked mozzarella cheese & caramelized onions on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$15.00

The Vegan Sandwich

Fresh avocado, artichoke, house roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, giardiniera & fresh pesto on a freshly toasted ciabatta.

$14.00

Dinner

Costolette Di’agnello

Rack of crispy lamb ribs with rosemary, garlic & lemon zest. Served with cinnamon cap mushrooms.

$24.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh eggplant, cherry tomato sauce. mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese & basil.

$15.00

Fresh Halibut

Crispy hash brown potatoes scales

$29.00

Sicilian Cauliflower

Tricolor heirloom cauliflower with brussel sprouts, shallots, rosemary & crushed almonds with a whipped garlic sauce. Served with cinnamon cap mushrooms & silky risotto.

$24.00

Tagliata Con Pepe Verde

Delicious California rib cap from superior farms with a house-made green peppercorn & cognac sauce that has kick for the adventurous. Served on a bed of spinach with cinnamon cap mushrooms & silky risotto.

$29.00

Appetizers

Antipasto Meat & Cheese Board for 2

Lovely sections of meats & cheeses imported from Italy.

$19.00

Corn Souffle

Fresh corn, eggs & cream topped with roasted peppers & caramelized onions.

$7.00

Arancini Cacio E Pepe

Fried rice balls with peppers & cheese.

$12.00

Meatballs

Recipe handed down from 1st century roman cookbook by Apicius.

$13.00

Antipasto Veggie & Cheese Board for 2

Lovely section of veggies & cheese imported from Italy.

$19.00

Salads

Santa Monica Salad

Mixed organic greens, impossible crunch, artichokes, watermelon radish, giardiniera, green onions, flash fried zucchini, fresh chickpeas, olive oil, fresh corn & romesco dressing on the side. Vegan.

$17.00

Caprese Salad

Imported bufala mozzarella cheese, house roasted tomatoes, pesto, avocado, organic seasonal greens & balsamic glaze on the side.

$14.00

Florentine Salad

Spinach, green onions, boiled egg, applewood smoked bacon, gorgonzola cheese & red wine vinaigrette on the side.

$14.00

Gladiator Salad

Chopped antipasto salad, imported Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, porchetta, mortadella, smoked mozzarella cheese, seasonal greens, roasted tomatoes & lemon herbs vinaigrette on the side.

$17.00

Mount Etna Salad

Warm roasted vegetables, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, rainbow carrots, farro, organic seasonal market greens, garbanzos & red wine vinaigrette on the side. Vegan.

$17.00