Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Tuna & Artichoke
Albacore, artichokes, capers, italian fontina cheese and aioli sauce
Eggplant & Roasted Peppers
Eggplant, artichoke hearts, red peppers & smoked mozzarella
Wine by the Bottle
California "market price" wines
Chardonnay
2008 Scheid Vineyards, Monterey County
$20.00
2009 De Tierra "Vindegard", Monterey County
$22.00
2010 Talbott Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands
$30.00
2009 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County
$28.00
Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Galante "Estate", Carmel Valley
$25.00
Wine Enthusiast: 92pts
Riesling
2009 Ludwig "Sweetwater Vineyard", Monterey County
$20.00
Wine Enthusiast: 89pts
2008 Paraiso, Santa Lucia Highlands
$21.00
Pinot Gris
2009 De Tierra, Monterey
$20.00
International Wine Review: 91pts
Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Galante "Kick Ass Cab", Carmel Valley
$17.00
2009 Angeline, Alexander Valley
$20.00
2005 Bernadus "Marinus", Carmel Valley
$28.00
2007 Rombi, Carmel Valley
$70.00
Pinot Noir
2009 Talbott "Logan", Santa Lucia Highlands
$25.00
2008 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County
$28.00
2006 De Tierra "Silacci Vineyard", Monterey County
$28.00
International Wine Review: 93pts
2007 Wild Horse "Unbridled", Santa Barbara
$35.00
Syrah
2007 Silvestri, Carmel Valley
$20.00
2007 Pelerin "Les Violettes", Santa Lucia Highlands
$28.00
Merlot
2006 De Tierra Estate Grown, Monterey County
$20.00
2007 Rombi, Carmel Valley
$55.00
Italian Wines
2010 Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Venezie
$22.50
2010 Merlot, Ecco Domani, Sicilia
$22.50
2005 Chianti Classico, Pian D' Asinell
$20.00
2007 Toscana, Monte Anticio
$22.50
2008 Chianti Classico, Brolio
$30.00
2008 Chianti Classico, San Fabiano, DOCG
$28.00
Wine Enthusiast: 90pts
Sparkling
$25.00
Valdo Prosecco Brut
Beers on Tap
Domestic
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Flying Dog Pale Ale
Lost Coast Brewery Great White
Port Brewing Company Wipeout IPA
Budweiser
Imports
Birra Moretti
Moretti La Rossa
Peroni
Featured Wine Sampler
Purchase a Bottle and your $5 tasting is free!
White Wine Sampler
$5. 1oz samplers of the following wines
Riesling, Ludwig "Sweetwater Vineyard", 2009
Sauvignon Blanc, Scheid 2009
Chardonnay, De Tierra "Vindegard", 2009
Red Wine Sampler
$5. 1oz samples of the following wines
Pinot Noir, De Tierra "Silacci", 2007
Syrah, Joyce "Mesa Del Sol" 2008
California Red Wine, Bernardus Estate Marinus, 2005
Featured Monterey County Wines
Riesling, Ludwig "Sweetwater Vineyard", 2009 Monterey, California
Made in the style of a German Riesling, with a little sweetness. This wine displays flavors of lychee, pear, orange, honeysuckle and white pepper with a crisp acidity that makes a clean finish. Wine Enthusiast: 89 points
Glass Price$7.00
Bottle Price$20.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Scheid, 2009 Monterey, California
This wine presents a lively array of melon, passion fruit and citrus flavors that glide across the palate. Clean straw-grass with a crisp acidity defines this bright and refreshing style of Sauvignon Blanc
Glass Price$8.00
Bottle Price$22.00
Chardonnay, De Tierra "Vindegard", 2009 Monterey, California
This Chardonnay is cold barrel fermented in neutral French oak and stainless steel barrels. This clean and well-balanced chardonnay has flavors of ripe pear and stone fruit followed with notes of honeydew and pineapple acidity. International Wine Review: 92 points
Glass Price$8.00
Bottle Price$22.00
Pinot Noir, De Tierra "Silacci", 2007 Monterey, California
This wine offers aromas of dark red cherry and cedar. It is elegant and refined on the palate with purity of fruit, balanced acidity, silky tannins and a long finish. International Wine Review: 93 points
Glass Price$9.00
Bottle Price$28.00
Syrah, Joyce "Mesa Del Sol" 2008 Arroyo Seco, California
Big bold Flavors of blueberry, cedar and anise upfront Turing into soft silky tannis laced with flavors of white pepper & mocha
Glass Price$8.00
Bottle Price$22.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bernardus Estate Marinus, 2005 Carmel Valley, California
This Bordeaux style blend exhibits a deep crimson color and appears nearly opaque. Aromas express beautifully ripened red fruits accented by notes of dried spices and subtle toasted oak. The flavors of black plum and cherry fill the mouth and linger beautifully through a long and silky finish
Glass Price$9.00
Bottle Price$28.00
Sample Wine List
Wine by the Bottle
California "market price" wines
Chardonnay
2008 Scheid Vineyards, Monterey County
$20.00
2009 De Tierra "Vindegard", Monterey County
$22.00
2010 Talbott Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands
$30.00
2009 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County
$28.00
Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Scheid, Monterey County
$22.00
2009 Galante "Estate", Carmel Valley
$25.00
Wine Enthusiast: 92pts
Riesling
2009 Ludwig "Sweetwater Vineyard", Monterey County
$20.00
Wine Enthusiast:89pts
2008 Paraiso, Santa Lucia Highlands
$21.00
Pinot Gris
2009 De Tierra, Monterey
$20.00
International Wine Review:91pts
Moscato
2009 Chateau Julien Barrel Select, Monterey County
$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Galante "Kick Ass Cab", Carmel Valley
$17.00
2009 Angeline, Alexander Valley
$20.00
2009 Le P'tit Paysan, Meritage, Monterey County
$25.00
2005 Bernadus "Marinus", Carmel Valley
$28.00
2007 Rombi, Carmel Valley
$70.00
Pinot Noir
2009 Talbott "Logan", Santa Lucia Highlands
$25.00
2008 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County
$28.00
2006 De Tierra "Silacci Vineyard", Monterey County
$28.00
International Wine Review: 93pts
2007 Wild Horse "Unbridled", Santa Barbara
$35.00
Syrah
2007 Silvestri, Carmel Valley
$20.00
2009 Joyce "Mesa Del Sol"
$22.00
2007 Pelerin "Les Violettes", Santa Lucia Highlands
The days of pizzerias with sawdust covered floors on lower Alvarado Street were gone. As the small fishing village known as Monterey slowly disappeared so did its soul. A few small restaurants still had some of that old feeling but they did not have the food our more traveled palates were beginning to expect. Some had it all, great food, great feeling, but were too expensive or trendy to be called "local spots". We needed a place to come home to – a little "tucked away" spot to discuss life, enjoy good food, family and friends, and still be able to pay the rent on time. So in July of 1988 we set out to capture that elusive dream; the soulful pizzeria that exists in every Italian neighborhood. No big deal, just great food, friends and wine. The kind of place that your feet take you to when your mind is not paying attention. And when you get inside, it feels good, like you are home.