MONTECITO
Ca'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road
promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible
for residents of Montecito!
DINNER MENU
Antipasti — Appetizers
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Fresh daily homemade soup. M.P.
LATTUGHINE DI CAMPO
Farm lettuces, tomatoes, balsamic dressing, and parmigiano. 12
ROMANA
Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, parmigiano, Caesar dressing. 14
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, artichokes, evoo. 15
FRITTURA MISTA
Flash-fried calamari, shrimp, scallops, with tartar sauce. 20
PARMIGIANA
Roasted eggplant with savory tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, and basil. 18
MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
Bufala mozzarella, sliced organic tomatoes, oregano, basil, and evoo. 17
GRIGLIATA D’ASPARAGI
Grilled white asparagus wrapped with pancetta, shaved parmigiano, balsamic. 16
CARPACCIO ALLA GIUDECCA
Thinly sliced raw beef topped with spicy horseradish sauce. 18
BRESAOLA E RUGHETTA
Air-dried, cured beef with arugula, red onions, and shaved parmigiano cheese. 19
SALMONE MARINATO
Thinly sliced home-cured smoked salmon, topped with capers and red onions. 20
CIOTOLA DI MARE
Fresh clams, mussels, and shrimp in a creamy tomato saffron sauce. 22
Pizze — Pizzas
Organic gluten-free dough, add 5
MARGHERITA
Tomato, mozzarella, basil. 16
CALABRESE
Pepperoni salami, tomato, mozzarella, red onions. 18
ALFREDO
Mozzarella, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, panna. 17
PROSCIUTTO COTTO
Ham, tomato, mozzarella, assorted mushrooms, truffle oil. 19
SOTTOCENERE
Wild mushrooms, mozzarella, panna, truffle oil. 17
PARMA E RUGHETTA
Parma prosciutto, chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, Parmesan. 22
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Artichoke hearts, black olives, ham, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella. 20
MAIALINA
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, sausage, pepperoni salami. 23
POLLO BBQ
Roasted chicken, barbeque sauce, Fresno chiles, mozzarella. 19
CARBONARA
Mozzarella, smoked bacon, panna, farm egg. 17
VEGETARIANA
Roasted eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto sauce. 18
SALSICCIA PICCANTE
Crumbled Italian sausage, serrano chiles, red onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella. 20
Primi — First Course
Organic gluten-free pasta, add 4
With any sauce from our menu
FUSILLI TARTUFATI
Corkscrew pasta with leeks, artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, shaved ricotta, and truffle oil. 24
PENNETTE AL SALMONE E PANNA
Quill-shaped pasta with smoked salmon, dill, light sour cream sauce, and dry vermouth. 25
ZITI ALLA PUTTANESCA
Short tube pasta with ragout of olives, capers, chili flakes, tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese. 23
LINGUINETTE ALLE VONGOLE
Thin flat pasta with fresh clams, shaved garlic, chili flakes, parsley, white wine sauce. 27
SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTE DELLA NONNA
Thin pasta with Grandma’s meatballs and marinara sauce. 24
PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOSCAIOLA
Flat ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, bacon, light tomato cream sauce. 25
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Egg noodles with creamy Parmesan sauce. 22
(Add chicken 5)
RAVIOLI AL BURRO E SALVIA
Pasta pillows filled with spinach and ricotta with brown butter and sage sauce. 22
TORTELLACCI ALLA PANNA
Spinach pasta filled with cheese, ham, and creamy Parmesan sauce. 25
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
Spinach tagliatelle noodles with traditional meat ragout sauce. 27
RISOTTO DEL GIORNO
Daily arborio rice. Please see specials for today’s selection. M.P.
Secondi — Second Course
POLLO NEL COCCIO
Terra-cotta-baked chicken with porcini mushrooms, vegetable sauce, grilled polenta. 38
LOMBATA DI VITELLO
20 oz grilled grass-fed veal short loin with rosemary and sage butter. 45
COSTATA ALLA FIORENTINA
20 oz grilled bone-in rib-eye steak served with stewed cannellini beans and sage. 48
SELLA D’AGNELLO
Grilled rack of lamb with roasted shaved garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and sage. 50
SPECIALITÀ DAL ROSTICCERIA
Daily special from our rotisserie. MP
PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO
Fresh fish of the day. See specials for selections and prices. MP
Contorni — Sides
BROCCOLINI CALABRESI
Wild broccolini sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, anchovies, olive oil. 9
CAVOLFIORI GRATINATI
Cauliflowers gratin with shallots, bread crumbs, cream, Parmigiano. 9
ASPARAGI GRIGLIATI
Grilled fresh green asparagus, garlic, olive oil. 9
PATATE FRITTE
Homemade French fries. Add $3 for truffle and Parmesan. 8