Big Island of Hawaii Top Italian Restaurant
Big Island of Hawaii Top Italian Restaurant
Dinner Menu
APPETIZERS | INSALATA |PIZZA | PRIMI | SECONDI | CONTORNI 11 | DESSERT | HOUSE COCKTAILS | WINE
Appetizer
HOUSE MADE BRICK OVEN FOCACCIA
Evoo and Balsamic
$7
MOZZARELLA GARLIC BREAD
Pomodoro Sauce
$13
Antipasti
SOUP OF THE DAY
$12
CRUDO
chef’s daily inspiration
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BRUSCHETTA
Grilled focaccia, hamakua goat cheese, waimea tomato, micro basil, pesto, mac nuts, aged balsamic
$17
PIZETTA 8”
Waimea tomatoes, garlic, basil, burrata cheese, basil, evoo, aged balsamic
$21
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
lightly fried, tossed with aged balsamic, colatura, calabrian chile, parmigiano, honey & garlic
$19
POLPETTA
big island grass-fed beef & duroc pork meatballs, pomodoro, whipped ricotta, bruschetta
$17
HAWAIIAN KAMPACHI COLLAR
fennel pollen-citrus rub, waimea tomato-hamakua cucumber & ogo salad, roasted lemon
$17
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
potato fennel hash, piquillo pepper puree, green olive bagna vert
$24
KABOCHA PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
brown butter, sage, amaretto cookie crumble, parmigiano reggiano
$19
Insalata
ARUGULA
truffle roasted hamakua mushrooms, fresh lemon and EVOO manodori, parmigiano reggiano
sm $14 | lg $19
BIG ISLAND BABY ROMAINE
colatura anchovy dressing, shaved parmigiano reggiano, radicchio, croutons, anchovy
sm $11 | lg $16
CAVALLO
Cavallo kekela farms curly kale, lemon-garlic dressing, marcona almonds, pecorino ala romano, currants
sm $11 | lg $16
BURRATA CAPRESE
Island grown tomato, pesto, balsamic gel, parmigiano cracker, candied pistachio, smoked sea salt
$19
Pizza
We only use Caputo imported 00 flour
cauliflower gluten-free crust available
RITA
san marzano sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil
$25
MPA
mascarpone, prosciutto, arugula, tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano
$27
FARMERS MARKET
mozzarella, Piquillo peppers, waimea fennel, onion, kamuela tomato, local mushroom, hamakua goat cheese
$26
HAMAKUA MUSHROOM BIANCO
besciamella sauce, cremini & alii mushrooms, mozzarella, gorgonzola, spinach, rosemary, truffle oil
$26
MEATBALL
maui onion, mozzarella, ricotta mix, ricotta salata
$27
SHORTRIB PIZZA
braised shortrib, marscapone, mozzarella, pepperoncini, onion, pickled cabbage, chianti sugo
$28
PEPPERNATA
capicola, fennel sausage, pepperoni, onions, piquillo pepper, pepperoncini, chili flake, parsley
$28
Primi
All pastas made in house. Fresh pastas made daily.
Gluten Free pasta available
SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE
parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, black pepper, crispy prosciutto, arugula garnish
$33
TAGLIATELLE ALLA RAGU BOLOGNESE
aromatic meat sauce, veal, beef and pork
$34
RADIATORE ALA VODKA
hamakua and crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, onions, tomato basil cream
$37
WHOLE WHEAT FETTUCINE
big island mushrooms, waimea kale, porcini demi, hazelnuts & truffle oil
$34
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
spinach pasta, aromatic meat sauce, parmigianno, pecorino, mozzarella
$36
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta”
Secondi
Gluten free breadcrumbs available
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY
chef’s daily inspiration
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MELENZANA ALLA PARMAGIANA
eggplant, san marzano tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiana
$29
POLLO ALLA MILANESE
lightly breaded all natural chicken, arugula salad, lemon, sicilian caper sauce, parmigiano
$35
DUROC PORK CHOPS
pan roasted, garlic-chive mash, natural jus, peppernata relish
$45
VITELLO PARMESAN
lightly breaded veal tenderloin, buffalo mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro, buttered tagliolini
$47
CHIANTE BRAISED BONELESS SHORTRIBS
kabocha pumpkin puree, pan roasted local vegetables, demi glace
$48
Contorni
TAGLIOLINI AGLIO E OLIO
olive oil, garlic, parsley
LOCAL GREENBEANS
olive oil, garlic, marcona almonds
MIXED LOCAL MUSHROOM
porcini marsala demi, parmigianno crisp
GARLIC CHIVE MASHED POTATO
FRESH SPINACH
olive oil, garlic, currants, pine nuts
WAIMEA SEASONAL VEGETABLES
daily preparation
Dessert
– La Dolce Vita –
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Gluten free, caramel sauce, Frangelico, Tahitian vanilla gelato
14
LIMONCELLO PANNA COTTA
Italian custard laced with toschi lemoncello, topped with luxardo maraschino
$10
TIRAMISU
Kona espresso and rum soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder, cocoa nibs
$12
HOUSE-MADE CANNOLI
candied orange peel, mini chocolate chips, ricotta, pistachio
$12
VITELLO PARMESAN
lightly breaded veal tenderloin, buffalo mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro, buttered tagliolini
$47
CHIANTE BRAISED BONELESS SHORTRIBS
kabocha pumpkin puree, pan roasted local vegetables, demi glace
$48
– Tropical Dreams –
GELATO
chocolate, Tahitian vanilla, or pistachio
$11
SORBET
lilikoi
$10
PUMPKIN SPICED ICE CREAM
topped with crushed amaretto cookie crumbles and powdered sugar
$10
– Digestivos –
Coffee (Kona Blend) / Espresso / Cappuccino
$5/$6/$8
100% KONA COFFEE PRESS
Lelehua Farms
$12
House Cocktails
PUEO’S 75
Prosecco, gin, st. germaine, lemon juice
DIRTY CHEF
Ketel one vodka, house olive brine, gorgonzola olive, guava smoked sea salt
SUNSET 38
Bisland grapefruit, ruby vodka, turbinado rim
PANIOLO RITA
tamarind tequila, passionfruit, ginger beer, jalepeno
KOLOA TAI
koloa rum, pineapple, cointreau, ka’u orange, dark rum
NEGRONI SOUR
Heindricks gin, campari, sweet vermouth, egg white, li hing rim
ESPRESSOTINI
kona espresso, borghetti liqueur, cacao rum, liquor 43, godiva white
POHITO
rum haven coconut rum, high noon pineapple, kona poha berry, mango, mint
Beer
– DRAFT –
KONA BREWING CO.
LONGBOARD LAGER
BIG WAVE GOLDEN ALE
KUA BAY IPA
LAVAMAN RED ALE
MAUI BREW DRAGON FRUIT SELTZER
– BOTTLE –
BUD LIGHT
BUDWEISER
COORS LIGHT
HEINEKEN LIGHT
CORONA
CORONA LIGHT
OLA BREW SELTZER
Wine
– Rosso –
By the Glass
Chianti, Cettamura, Tuscany
Chianti Reserva, Antinori Tignanello
Cabernet Sauvignon, Imagery, Sonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles
Montepulciano, Carletto, Abruzzo
Montefalco, Antonelli, San Marco
Super Tuscan, Ricasoli, Tuscany
Pinot Noir, Sean Minor, CA
Nebbiolo, Rizzi, Piedmonte
– Old World Bottles –
Chianti Superiore, Santa Cristina, Tuscany
Chianti Reserva, Nippozano, Tuscany
Chianti Classico Reserva, Villa Antinori, Tuscany
Nebbiolo, Renato Ratti, Piedmonte
Valpolicella, Zenato, Veneto
Barbera, Vietti, Piedmonte
Barbaresco, Prunotto, Piedmonte
Barbaresco, Martinega, Piedmonte
Barolo, Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano, Piedmonte
Barolo, Cantine Povero, Piedmonte
Barolo, Fabio Oberto, Piedmonte
Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano, Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, Tuscany
Brunello di Monalcino, La Fiorita, Tuscany
Amarone, Allegrini, Veneto
Amarone, Masi Costasera, Veneto
– Super Tuscans –
Syrah, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Insoglio Biserno, Tuscany
Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Magari Gaja, Tuscany
Merlot, Cont Ugo Antinori, Bolgheri
Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Il Pino Biserno, Tuscany
Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab, Petit Verdot, Tenuta di Arceno, Arcanum, Tuscany
Sangiovese, Cab, Cab Franc, Antinori Tignanello, Tuscany
Cabernet Franc, Biserno Bibbona, Tuscany
Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Verdot, Ornellaia, Tuscany
Cabernet, Cab Franc, Sassacaia, Tuscany
Sangiovese, Fontodi Flaccianello, Tuscany
– New World –
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Santa Lucia, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hedges, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon, Palermo, Orin Swift, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jayson Pahlmeyer, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Secret Door, Napa, CA
Merlot, Swanson, Napa, CA
Zinfandel, Rombauer, Napa, CA
– Blanco –
By the Glass
Prosecco, Zardetto, Venezia
Chardonnay, Imagery, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
Rose, Bonnie Doon, Santa Cruz, CA
Pinot Grigio, Riff, Friuli-Venezia
Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius 13, NZ
Gavi, Banfi, Piedmonte
– Old World Bottles –
Arneis, Vietti, Piedmont
Vermentino, Guado Al Tasso, Tuscany
Saove, Inama, Veneto
– New World Bottles –
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Semillon, Muscat, Viognier, Conundrum, CA
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Napa, CA Christine’s Favorite
Chardonnay, Rochford, Yarra Valley, NZ
Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Sonoma
– Sparkling/Champagne –
Sparkling Rose, Luc Belaire NV, France
Sparkling Wine, Roederer Estate, Mendocino California
Champagne, Tattinger, France
Brut Rose, Collet NV, France
Brut Champagne, Vuve Cliquot, France
Brut Champagne, Dom Perignon, France