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The Menu

Made fresh every morning. The menu changes with the seasons and what looked best at the market.

Toasted Ravioli al Tartufo
Special of the Week

Toasted Ravioli al Tartufo

A St. Louis classic, reimagined: hand-folded ricotta ravioli, golden-fried, finished with shaved black truffle, parmigiano, and a drizzle of brown butter. Available this week only.

$19Reserve to try it

To begin

Antipasti

  • Bruschetta al Pomodoro

    Grilled sourdough, San Marzano tomatoes, basil, extra-virgin olive oil.

    $9

  • Burrata Pugliese

    Chef's pick

    Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, sea salt.

    $14

  • Carpaccio di Manzo

    Thinly sliced beef, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano, lemon.

    $16

  • Antipasto della Casa

    Cured meats, marinated olives, pickled vegetables, focaccia.

    $18

Fatta a mano

Pasta

  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro

    Hand-cut spaghetti, slow-cooked tomato sugo, basil, olive oil.

    $17

  • Tagliatelle Bolognese

    Signature

    Egg pasta, three-meat ragù simmered eight hours, parmigiano.

    $22

  • Cacio e Pepe

    Tonnarelli, pecorino romano, cracked black pepper. That's it.

    $19

  • Lasagna della Nonna

    Layered egg pasta, beef ragù, béchamel, mozzarella di bufala.

    $21

  • Ravioli di Ricotta

    Hand-folded ravioli, sheep's-milk ricotta, brown butter, sage.

    $23

Dal forno a legna

Pizza

  • Margherita D.O.P.

    Tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil. The original.

    $16

  • Diavola

    Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, Calabrian chili oil.

    $18

  • Quattro Formaggi

    Mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, parmigiano, honey drizzle.

    $19

  • Tartufo

    Truffle season

    Fior di latte, black truffle, mushrooms, thyme.

    $24

The mains

Secondi

  • Osso Buco alla Milanese

    Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, gremolata.

    $34

  • Pollo Cacciatore

    Free-range chicken, tomato, olives, rosemary, polenta.

    $26

  • Branzino al Forno

    Whole roasted sea bass, lemon, capers, Sicilian olive oil.

    $32

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina

    For two

    1kg dry-aged T-bone, rosemary, sea salt. Serves two.

    $78

Something sweet

Dolci

  • Tiramisù della Casa

    House classic

    Espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone, cocoa.

    $10

  • Panna Cotta

    Vanilla cream, wild berry compote.

    $9

  • Cannoli Siciliani

    Crisp shells, sweetened ricotta, candied orange, pistachio.

    $11

  • Affogato

    Vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso.

    $8

Please notify us of any allergies. A 20% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more.