Dominated by Pinot Noir with almost a third chardonnay, it's firm structure has elegance, finesse and perfect balance
PROSECCO (Brut), La Gioiosa, NV, Alto Adige
$46.00
Straw yellow and slightly effervescent, strong aromas of flowers, freshly baked bread and vanilla
CHARDONNAY, La Crema (Carneros), 2012, Napa / Sonoma
$70.00
Everything it should be, and more. This wine brings forth all juicy character depth and concentration possible in Los Carneros Chardonnay. Meyer lemon complemented by subtle toast, heather, and allspice aromas. Broad flavors of yellow apple, custard, tangerine and toffee. Seamless and full bodied; opulent. ( )
PINOT GRIGIO, Jermann, 2010, Friuli
$66.00
Tropical fruit aromas explode into orange peel, with the finish of crisp pie crust
ARNEIS, Ceretto "Blange", 2010, Piedmont
$62.00
Fruit forward, very dry, hints of apples, pears and fine mineral qualities
This has a pleasant, floral nose, with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied, "copper" pinot grigio. offering up gorgeous layers of perfumed fruit and flowers with a precise crystalline finish
ALBARINO, Paco Y Lola, 2011, Spain
$58.00
Straw-colored yellow with green reflections, clean and very bright. Intense and elegant, its aromas bring to mind dew drenched fresh herbs and fine hints of green apples. Citric, with crisp floral notes on the finish
GRUNER VELTLINER, (Brunnthal) Leth, 2012, Austria
$50.00
The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability
CHARDONNAY, Franciscan, 2010, Napa Valley
$46.00
Aromas of ripe pineapple, citrus, yellow peaches and apples. Subtle oak and vanilla balance out the flavors on the palate. Bright and crisp
STAINLESS CHARDONNAY, Chamisal, 2011, Central Coast
$44.00
Crisp fruit on the nose combines with tropical pineapple, mango & banana with citrus notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit
PINOT GRIGIO, Giocato, 2011, Slovenia
$44.00
Made by cult winemaker, Aleks Simcic, this wine from the Italian border is spectacular. Full-bodied for a Pinot Grigio, with a crisp and fruity minerality
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Sincerely, 2011, South Africa
$44.00
The highest quality wine from the southern hemisphere. Supple guava, lychee and tropical fruit aromas dominate the refined palate
PINOT GRIGIO, Bollini, 2013, Trentinio
$44.00
A delicious wine, medium to almost full bodied for a pinot grigio, Bollini's lower yields ensure a more concentrated experience, yet one that doesn't forget it's fresh and vibrant nature
SICILIA BIANCO, Colossi, 2011, Sicily
$38.00
Bright and clean with fresh apple and lemon aromas
A rare opportunity. Expressive nose with cherry notes, forest fruits, aromatic herbs, and juniper aromas. On the palate, this Brunello di Montalcino expresses ripe tannins, integrated acidity, rich structure and a lingering finish. 97 Points WE
Opulent aromas of orange blossoms, pineapple, pink grapefruit, cinnamon and smoky bacon life up the musky nose. Finishes dry with a complete harmony
SHIRAZ, Yangarra "IRONHEART", 2008, McLaren Vale
$130.00
With a very deep garnet-purple color, the Ironheart Shiraz has a wonderfully expressive nose of red and black cherries, violets, licorice, cloves and chocolate. The firmly structured, taut palate has a generous amount of youthful, muscular fruit with ripe grainy tannins, refreshing acid, and a good long finish. Wine Advocate, 94 Points
SUPER TUSCAN, GAJA Ca' Marcanda "Promis", 2010, Tuscany
$120.00
Light garnet. Bright and fruity with a jammy nose. A delightful wine that combines the elegance and suppleness of Merlot and Syrah with the austerity of Sangiovese. Balanced, almost musical, it's a pleasure to drink from an early age
PINOT NOIR, La Crema (ANDERSON VALLEY), 2009, Anderson Valley
$108.00
Smooth from start to finish, undeniably alluring. Delicate aromas of fresh blueberry and plum are joined by elegant notes of aromatic leaf and floral tones. Juicy flavors of dark bramble and plum meld with hints of spice, leading to a silky sturdy finish. Delicious
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stonestreet "Monument Ridge", 2009, Sonoma
$100.00
"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Monument is a beautiful wine. Dark cherries, mocha, plums, spices, mint, minerals and graphite are woven together in this effortless, totally captivating wine" 92 Points, Wine Advocate, 93 Points, WE
MERLOT, PRIDE Mountain Vineyards, 2010, Sonoma / Napa
$98.00
Wow. Heady notes of strawberry, kirsch and berry are balanced by subtle hints of hazelnut and cocoa in an excellent, if classic, expression of Californian mountaintop merlot
AMARONE, Sartori di Verona, 2010, Valpolicella
$98.00
A wine of excellence; shining ruby red, opening softly with scents of raisin, dried fruit, cherries and cocoa. Sipping reveals a round and full bodied texture, deep fruit flavors, supple tannins and a beautiful cinnamon spice finish. Delicious
BARBARESCO, Produttori del Barbaresco, 2006, Piedmont
$96.00
Shows great integrity with dark red fruit and notable persistence on the palate and a round, powerful close with elegance, grace & beauty. Barbaresco D.O.C.G.
SUPER TUSCAN, Guicciardini "La Historia", 2009, Tuscany
$88.00
Aromas of blackcurrant, smoke and spice lead to a rich, ripe, mouthful of currant, coffee, black raspberry, and smoke flavors. The texture is pure velvet in the middle but with juicy acidity front and back and fine, powerful, tannins. Currant, licorice, and mocha flavors linger nicely. Magical. 91 Points, Wine Spectator
A tannic explosion of deep skinned juices, bold berries and bottle aged into smooth, supple perfection. Sufficiently oaked to tame the red berries into balanced submission. Long finish
90% Sangiovese, 8% Merlot, 2% Alicante. Highly elegant, bold strokes of red fruit dominate the palate in well-structured waves. 91 Points
REFOSCO, Volpe Passini "Zuc di Volpe", 2011, Friuli Venezia
$78.00
Smooth from start to finish, undeniably alluring. Delicate aromas of fresh berry and plum are joined by elegant notes of aromatic herbal notes, and excellent minerality
CALIFORNIA 'BORDEAUX' Paoletti Piccolu Cru, 2011, Napa Valley
$74.00
An absolutely phenomenally balanced, simply delicious experience. The five varietals conspire to excellence in this perfectly crafted California interpretation of French greatness. Cabernet 36%, Malbec 38%, Cab Franc 2% , Merlot10%, Petite Verdot 14%
DOLCETTO D' ALBA, Pio Cesare, 2010, Alba
$72.00
Fermented & aged in stainless steel, the wine maintains 100% of Dolcetto's characteristically fresh fruity round fragrant body and structure. Nicely spicy, but balanced bold and fruity
SYRAH, Castello di Pappiano, 2011, Tuscany
$70.00
Smooth & volumptuous texture of rounded black cherries , red currant & cherry
COTES DU RHONE, J.L. Chave "Mon Coeur", 2011, Rhone, France
$64.00
Light but warm on the palate, pleasant with an impressionable finish of plum, cracked pepper and hints of cinnamon
PINOT NOIR, Byron, 2011, Central Coast
$62.00
Displays aromas of dark berry and cherry accented by hints of floral and mineral. The flavor profile has a core of dark berry and dark cherry with hints of earth and brown spices, backed by a smooth, silky and long finish
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Silver Palm, 2011, North Coast
$58.00
Dark ruby in color, with aromas of Bing cherry and cassis. Flavors of menthol, spice and oak with round firm tannins lead to a soft, silky, lingering finish
SANGIOVESE, San Paolo "Rubio", 2010, Montalcino
$56.00
Fresh aromas of cherries, violets and currants, followed by supple spices and notes of vanilla- well balanced, easy drinking, delicious
RUCHE di CASTAGNOLE, Crivelli, 2011, Piedmont
$55.00
Fine aromas to savor: roses, pepper, black cherries, and cinnamon. Lovely fresh acidity and a fine backbone of mineral make this a delicate wine to enjoy any time. Floral & Beautiful
PINOT NOIR, Acrobat, 2012, Oregon
$54.00
Deep garnet red, this Oregon Pinot opens with aromas of cherry cola, strawberry, Raspberry, dark chocolate, saddle leather, dried tobacco leaf, and vanilla. One taste reveals Red cherry, muddled raspberry, mushroom, cocoa, and smoked oak. Velvety tannins and Fresh acidity contribute to a well-balanced wine. 90 Points, Wine Spectator
RED BLEND, Meritage (CA), Rhiannon, 2011, California
$52.00
It's a ripe fruity red blend with a lot of red cherry elements and a bright, clear mouthfeel. Low acidity and medium tannins, with an aftertaste of blackberries and black cherries. It's an interesting blend of grapes...It's a good example of the great power wine has
MALBEC, Antucura Reserva, 2009, Uco Valley
$50.00
Smooth from start to finish, undeniably alluring. Delicate aromas of fresh blueberry and plum are joined by elegant notes of spice and blackberry. Velvety smooth
COTES DU RHONE, Les Genestas, 2012, Cotes Du Rhone
$50.00
Vibrant purple/red in hue with a fragrant nose showing aromas of blackberry, red plum, cherry and blueberries. There's hints of deep spice, roasted meats and earth along with touches of dried flowers, citrus rind, sous bois, macerated black fruits, licorice
NEBBIOLO, Benotto; Monferrato Rosso, 2010, Asti
$48.00
Approachable & aromatic, full of fruit with just enough edge to counterbalance richly flavored dishes. A Floriana favorite
COTES DU ROUSSILLON, Walden, 2012, France
$48.00
A blend of equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, along with a touch of Mourvedre, it offers bright aromas of black cherry, salted plum, mocha and wild herbs. On the palate, juicy red and blue fruit flavors are highlighted by notes of milk chocolate, black licorice, tarragon, smoke and a delightful saline minerality
TOSCANA, Le Mastrelle di Santa Christina, 2010, Tuscany
$48.00
A balanced blemd incorporating Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (20%) and Syrah (20%) Mastrelle shines with nice soft, easy-drinking, low tannin, mouth feel. Juicy & Ripe
BARBERA D'ASTI, Crivelli's Colina La Mora, 2011, Asti, Italy
$46.00
An exquisite round, full and complex wine. It has a beautiful ruby red color with an aroma of herbs and dried flowers
CABERNET-MERLOT, William Hill Estate, 2012, Central Coast
$44.00
Rich palate of dark fruit flavors, with subtle hints of caramel and cocoa. The Sonoma fruit gave this wine its blackberry and black cherry flavors, while the Lake County fruit brought tremendous structure and presence to the blend
CHIANTI (D.O.C.G.), Poggio Vignoso, 2010, Tuscany
$44.00
Clear ruby-red color with clean aromas of wild rose, black currant and sour black cherry. Persistent flavors of red berries with soft tannins and an overall fine structure
MONTEPULCIANO, Rubesto "Riserva", 2010, Abruzzo
$42.00
Delicious. Deep ruby red fruit notes with hints of vanilla & spice
MONASTRELL, Lorca Bodegas del Rosario, 2009, Spain
$36.00
100% Mourvedre, Bold, balanced, and smooth. Explodes with earthy tannin and red berry flavors
Pasta
Lasagna
$21.00
beef, béchamel, house made mozzarella
Zucca
$19.00
roasted butternut squash, hazelnut, brown butter, sage
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
$21.00
pork belly, brussells sprouts, bread crumbs
Lamb Gnocchi
$22.00
chianti braised lamb, house made ricott a
Tortelloni Mignon
$21.00
tenderloin, tomato cream sauce
Short Rib Ravioli
$23.00
short rib, parsnip, porcini sauce
Crab Spaghetti
$25.00
chilies, lobster butter
Sunday Gravy
$26.00
pork ribs, meatballs, sausage braised in tomato with rigatoni
Oricchiette
$20.00
sausage, rapini, tomato, ricotta salata
Veal Fettucini
$25.00
saffron pasta, mushrooms, sage
Pumpkin Pappardelle
$23.00
wild boar bolognese
Scallop & Shrimp Risotto
$25.00
diver scallops, shrimp, white truffle oil
Saffron Risotto
$23.00
ricotta and pecorino stuffed zucchini blossom
Fish & Meat
Diver Sea Scallops
$26.00
parsnip puree, maitakes, rapini, piquillo pepper
Pan Seared Salmon
$24.00
beets, fennel, citrus vinaigrette
Berkshire Pork Loin
$26.00
brown butter potatoes, rapini pesto, rosemary jus
Muscovy Duck Breast
$26.00
sweet potato gnocchi, swiss chard, hazelnuts, port jus
Floriana Restaurant is about friends and family.
We are an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers, and we pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food.
Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion