Holiday

Enjoy a delicious a la cart menu with seasonally inspired specials prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Giovanni Spataro including holiday cocktails, award-winning wine list and desserts.

Friday, December 24th from 5:30pm-10pm.

Please call (310) 860-4000 for reservations.

MENU

ANTIPASTI

SFORMATINO AL PARMIGIANO TARTUFATO …….. $24
Parmigiano “sformatino”, parmigiano fonduta, fried egg yolk black truffle*

BEET & BURRATA …….. $25
Apulian burrata, beet duo, greek yogurt, basil, villa mandoori

BRUSCHETTA TOSCANA …….. $17
Chicken liver paté, wild mushrooms, pear

SALUMI E FORMAGGI …….. $34
Chef’s selection of assorted cured meats and cheeses

TARTUFO …….. $21
Baby romaine, black truffle, grana padano, sourdough crostini*

CRUDO DI TONNO …….. $27
Ahi tuna tartare, lemon zest, blood orange, shallots, uni-caper aioli, sourdough crostini*

SECONDI

GATEAU DI PATATE PORCINO …….. $32
Baked potato gratin, beschamel sauce, porcini mushrooms

SALMONE E CAROTE …….. $44
Ora king, rainbow baby carrots, cardamom, arugula, sesame seeds

POLLO ARROSTO …….. $37
Half jidori chicken, truffle mushed potato, winter truffle, housemade chicken gravy

OSSOBUCO …….. $49
Veal shank, risotto alla Milanese

PIZZA SKINNI

TARTUFO …….. $39
Winter black truffle, truffle parmigiano cream, burrata

SAN DANIELE …….. $29
24 month aged prosciutto san daniele, scamorza, arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, villa manidori

SALMONE …….. $39
House-cured ora king salmon, caviar, créme fraiche, lemon*

PRIMI

TAGLIATELLE AL TARTUFO PREGIATO DI NORCIA …….. $42
Home-made egg semolina pasta, moliterno, Italian black winter truffle

PACCHERI ALLA VACCINARA …….. $26
Braised oxtail ragu, pecorino

SPAGHETTI RICCI E VONGOLE …….. $39
Santa Barbara uni, manilla clams, garlic, parsley

TORTELLINI IN BRODO DI GALLINA …….. $29
Handmade tortellini, old hen broth, parmigiano reggiano

PIZZA CLASSICA

FOCACCIA AL FORNO …….. $9
Rosemary & evoo focaccia bread, sea salt

MARGHERITA …….. $25
San Marzano tomatoes, flor di latte, oregano, basil, garlic

SALSICCIA …….. $27
Italian sausage, rapini, flor di latte, caciocavallo

DIAVOLA …….. $27
San Marzano tomatoes, salama calabra, calabrian chili pepper, smoked mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano

ORTOLANA …….. $24
San Marzano tomatoes, red onions, capers, taggiasca olives, roasted seasonal squash, almond ricotta

CARNE …….. $27
San Marzano tomatoes, cotto ham, Italian sausage, burrata, basil, parmesan oil

4 FORMAGGI …….. $25
Fior di latte, taleggio, caciocavallo, pecorino, gorgonzola, oregano ADD 1g black winter truffle $15

DOLCI

LA SFERA DELLA PERA …….. $18
Pear mousse, pear confit, spiced cake, poached pears, balsamic cranberry, warm caramel sauce

TIRAMISU …….. $14
mascarpone mousse, espresso, lady fingers

MAPLE CUSTARD WITH MARRONCINI …….. $14
Maple custard, brown butter sugared phyllo, chestnut ice cream, brown butter anglaise, lemon foam

PANETTONE …….. $16
Homemade panettone, dark chocolate sauce, pistachio cream

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Expect a modern take on traditional Christmas brunch fare with a three-course prix fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef, Mitch Austin.

Saturday, December 25th from 10am-4pm. $109 per adult.

Please call (310) 860-4000 to make your reservation.

MENU

FIRST COURSE
CHOOSE ONE

CHESTNUT SOUP
creamy chestnut and potato soup, créme fraiche, thyme

AVOCADO TOAST
smashed avocado, charred tomato, pickled onion, seeds, sprouts

KOREAN TUNA WONTON 
ahi tuna, spicy gochujan sauce, smashed avocado, sesame, wonton*

WINTER SQUASH SALAD
roasted delicata squash, endive, red quinoa, pomegranate, apple cider vinaigrette

SEAFOOD COBB SALAD
shrimp, king crab, octopus, soft boiled egg, bacon, heirloom tomato, shaved market vegetables, honey vinaigrette*

ENTREE
CHOOSE ONE

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
slow braised short ribs, white cheddar mash, sunny egg, queso fresco, pickled onion, salsa verde*

PAN SEARED BRANZINO
toasted fregola, tuscan kale, roasted tomato, dill, lemon butter sauce

SOUTHERN FRIED JIDORI CHICKEN
cheddar cheese waffle, jidori popcorn chicken, peach compote, buttered maple syrup

SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
poached egg, cambridge house smoked salmon, tuscan kale, roasted tomato, rustic white bun, hollandaise*

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
stuffed brioche bread, cinnamon, granola, berries

DOLCE

DESSERT PLATTER
Chef Christian’s holiday inspired selections

Saturday, December 25th from 6pm-10pm. $109 per adult.

Please call (310) 860-4000 to make your reservation.

MENU

FIRST COURSE
CHOOSE ONE

CHESTNUT SOUP
creamy chestnut and potato soup, créme fraiche, thyme

TUNA TARTARE
Ahi tuna tartare, lemon zest, blood orange, shallot, uni-caper aioli, sourdough crostini*

WINTER SQUASH SALAD 
Roasted delicata squash, endive, red quinoa, pomegranate, apple cider vinaigrette

SEAFOOD COBB SALAD
shrimp, king crab, octopus, soft boiled egg, bacon, heirloom tomato, shaved market vegetables, honey vinaigrette*

ENTREE
CHOOSE ONE

CARVED ROASTED PRIME RIB
Heirloom potato, creamy horseradish, roasted broccolini, red wine jus

PAN SEARED BRANZINO
toasted fregola, tuscan kale, roasted tomato, dill, lemon butter sauce

TOERTELLINI IN BRODO DI GALLINA
Handmade tortellini, old hen broth, parmigiano reggiano

TAGLIATELLE AL TARTUFO PREGIATO DI NORCIA
homemade egg semolina pasta, moliterno, Italian black winter truffle

DOLCE

DESSERT PLATTER
Chef Christian’s holiday inspired selections

Ring in 2022 at Culina with a dinner you’ll remember long after the ball has dropped. Enjoy an a la carte menu with seasonally inspired specials by Chef de Cuisine, Giovanni Spataro, holiday cocktails, award-winning wine list, and desserts.

Friday, December 31st 5:30pm-10pm.

Please call (310) 860-4000 for more information and to make your reservation.

MENU

ANTIPASTI

OYSTERS TRIO …….. $22
Trio of kumiai oysters, rockfeller, lemon, caviar, créme fraiche*

SAUTÉ DI COZZE E VONGOLE …….. $24
Salt spring mussels, hard clams, garlic, pinot grigio, calabrian chili, fish broth, grilled sourdough

BEET & BURRATA …….. $25
Apulian burrata, beet duo, greek yogurt, basil, villa mandoori

BRUSCHETTA TOSCANA …….. $17
Chicken liver paté, wild mushrooms, pear

TARTUFO …….. $21
Baby romaine, black truffle, grana padano, sourdough crostini*

CRUDO DI TONNO …….. $27
Ahi tuna tartare, lemon zest, blood orange, shallots, uni-caper aioli, sourdough crostini*

SECONDI

VITELLO ALLA MILANESE …….. $65
Veal chop, breadcrumb, clarified butter, mashed potato

GATEAU DI PATATE PORCINI …….. $32
Baked potato gratin, beschamel sauce, porcini mushrooms

SALMONE E CAROTE …….. $44
Ora king, rainbow baby carrots, cardamom, arugula, sesame seeds

PESCATO DEL GIORNO …….. MP
Local wild caught, roasted potatoes, salmoriglio sauce

PIZZA SKINNI

TARTUFO …….. $39
Winter black truffle, truffle parmigiano cream, burrata

SAN DANIELE …….. $29
24 month aged prosciutto san daniele, scamorza, arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, villa manidori

SALMONE …….. $39
House-cured ora king salmon, caviar, créme fraiche, lemon*

PRIMI

CAVATELLI DI RICOTTA ALLA NORCINA …….. $45
Handmade ricotta, cavatelli, Italian sausage ragu, wild mushrooms, porcini, black winter truffle

PACCHERI ALLA VACCINARA …….. $26
Braised oxtail ragu, pecorino

SPAGHETTI RICCI E VONGOLE …….. $39
Santa Barbara uni, manilla clams, garlic, parsley

RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA …….. $27
Brown butter ricotta, kabocha squash, sage, brown butter, amaretti

PIZZA CLASSICA

FOCACCIA AL FORNO …….. $9
Rosemary & evoo focaccia bread, sea salt

MARGHERITA …….. $25
San Marzano tomatoes, flor di latte, oregano, basil, garlic

SALSICCIA …….. $27
Italian sausage, rapini, flor di latte, caciocavallo

DIAVOLA …….. $27
San Marzano tomatoes, salama calabra, calabrian chili pepper, smoked mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano

ORTOLANA …….. $24
San Marzano tomatoes, red onions, capers, taggiasca olives, roasted seasonal squash, almond ricotta

CARNE …….. $27
San Marzano tomatoes, cotto ham, Italian sausage, burrata, basil, parmesan oil

4 FORMAGGI …….. $25
Fior di latte, taleggio, caciocavallo, pecorino, gorgonzola, oregano ADD 1g black winter truffle $15

DOLCI

LA SEFRA DELLA PERA …….. $18
Pear mousse, pear confit, spiced cake, poached pears, balsamic cranberry, warm caramel sauce

MAPLE CUSTARD WITH MARRONCINI …….. $14
Maple custard, brown butter sugared phyllo, chestnut ice cream, brown butter anglaise, lemon foam

PANETTONE …….. $16
Homemade panettone, dark chocolate sauce, pistachio cream