Our Menu
Il Girasole Menu
ANTIPASTI
$20
Radicchio
Vincotto, Gorgonzola, figs
$20
$20
Veni Vidi Vici
Grilled little gems, Caesar dressing, Anchovy egg crostino, 20 months Parmigiano Reggiano
$20
$20
Panzanella
Heirloom tomatoes, Croutons, Red wine vinaigrette, Stracchino cheese
$20
$28
Crudo
Scallops coconut Kafir lime vinaigrette cilantro oil crispy ginger pickled pearl onions
$28
$28
Polipo
Spanish octopus, Pewee potatoes, Black garlic, Romesco, Pesto tapioca chip
$28
$32
Culatello, Burrata e Melone
Parmacotto Culatello di Zibello DOP, Burrata, Cantalupe
$32
$18
Arancini
Crispy lemon risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and salmoriglio
$18
$28
Guancine di Vitello
Braised veal cheeks, Soft polenta, Spring vegetables
$28
PASTA
$38
Taglierini di Mare
Homemade taglierini, Cacciucco sauce, Clams, Mussels, Calamari spot prawn bottarga
$38
$28
Gnocchi al Pesto
potato dumplings stuffed with garlic-basil emulsion, Parmigiano foam, toasted pinenuts
$28
$34
Lasagna Ossobuco
Braised veal shank, saffron bechamelle, salmoriglio sauce bone marrow
$34
$36
Pappardella Ripiena di Anatra
Ribbon pasta stuffed with duck confit, Mushrooms and ricotta cheese, crispy skin
$36
$28
Radiatori all'Amatriciana
Homemade radiatori, roasted tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, pecorino fondue, basil, 10 years balsamic
$28
$38
Risotto Capesante e Asparagi
Aquerello Risotto, Scallops, Asparagus
$38
SECONDI
$42
Spigola
Striped bass, Veloute, Snap peas, White asparagus, Chive oil
$42
$52
Scorfano
Rockfish, Nduja, calamari, bock choy, aquapazza.
$52
$52
Anatra
Carina duck breast, Orange variation, Turnips, Potato fondant
$52
$65
Filetto Cacio e Pepe
Prime Filet, Cacio e pepe raviolo, Spinach and mushrooms
$65
Il Girasole Experience
A five course culinary experience
125
available after 5pm
Wine and spirit pairing for each course
75
available after 5pm
BENVENUTO
Chef selection
Pair with: Champagne Château de Bligny Grand Reserve – France
ANTIPASTO
Pair with: Vermentino Olianas, 2023 Sardegna -Italy
Crudo
Scallops coconut vinaigrette cilantro oil crispy ginger kafir lime pickled pearl onions
Pair with: Vermentino Olianas, 2023 Sardegna -Italy
ADDITIONAL
Add. (25/40)
Pair with: Barton & Guestier Sauternes 2022 -France
Ciliege
Pickled cherries, Cherry gel, Pickled mustard seeds, Pan seared foie gras
Pair with: Barton & Guestier Sauternes 2022 -France
PASTA
Pair with: Gavi di Gavi Villa Sparina 2023, Piemonte, Italy
Gnocchi al Pesto
potato dumplings stuffed with garlic-basil emulsion, Parmigiano foam, toasted pinenuts
Pair with: Gavi di Gavi Villa Sparina 2023, Piemonte, Italy
PESCE
Pair with: Vivace Lazio IGT, Nove Vino, 2023 Lazio, Italy
Spigola
Striped bass, White asparagus Velouté, Snap peas, White asparagus, Chive oil
Pair with: Vivace Lazio IGT, Nove Vino, 2023 Lazio, Italy
CARNE
(Choice of)
Pair with: Barolo Cordero di Montezemolo 2020 Piemonte, Italy
Anatra
Carina Duck breast, Orange variation, Turnips, Duck Confit
Pair with: Barolo Cordero di Montezemolo 2020 Piemonte, Italy
Pair with: SCabernet My Favorite Neighbor, Paso Robles 2021
Filetto Cacio e Pepe
Prime Filet, Cacio e pepe raviolo, Spinach and mushrooms
Pair with: SCabernet My Favorite Neighbor, Paso Robles 2021
DOLCI
(Choice of)
Pair with: Grappa, Nonino Chardonnay - Friuli, Italy
Pavlova
Meringue, Berry compote, Vanilla mascarpone, Fresh berries
Pair with: Grappa, Nonino Chardonnay - Friuli, Italy
Pair with: Amaro Nonino, Friuli, Italy
Torta al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake, Chocolate mousse, Crème anglaise
Pair with: Amaro Nonino, Friuli, Italy
PICCOLA PASTICCERIA
Desserts
$14
Tiramisu
Mascarpone Bailey's infused cream, Ladyfingers soaked in Kahlua and espresso, Served with pistachio biscotto
$14
$14
Torta al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake, Creme anglaise, Chocolate mousse
$14
$16
Pavlova
Meringue, Berry compote, Fresh berries
$16
$18
Pera al vino rosso
Poached pear in Sangiovese wine and spices, Stuffed with ricotta and served with vanilla gelato
$18
Il Girasole Lunch Specials
ANTIPASTI
$18
Prosciutto e Melone
Prosciutto di Parma, Cantalupe melon
$18
$24
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly slice filet mignon, Garlic confit aioli, Pickled shallots, Micro cilantro, Parmigiano crisp
$24
INSALATE
$24
Veni Vidi Vici & Pullum
Grilled little gems, Caesar dressing, Anchovy egg crostino, 20 months Parmigiano Reggiano, Jidori Chicken
$24
$29
Radicchio e Bistecchina
Vincotto, Gorgonzola, Figs, Skirt Steak
$29
$28
Panzanella s Gamberi
Grilled Shrimp, Heirloom tomatoes, Croutons, Red wine vinaigrette, Stracchino cheese
$28
PANINI
$20
Panino al Pollo
Grilled Organic Jidori Chicken, Lemon capers aioli, Arugula, Heirloom tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
$20
$20
Panino al Prosciutto
Parma Prosciutto, Stracchino, Hairloom tomatoes, Basil, EVOO, 10 years Balsamic
$20
$24
Panino e Guancine
Braised Veal cheeks, Dijon mustard, Pickled shallots, Manchego, Arugola
$24
$20
Panino e Polpette
Lamb Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Burrata
$20
PINSA
$20 (add prosciutto 6)
Margherita
San Marzano DOP, Buffalo Mozzarella, Burrata, Basil
$20 (add prosciutto 6)
$24
Pere e Noci
Bosc Pear, Gorgonzola cheese, Candied walnuts, Buffalo mozzarella, Vincotto
$24
PASTA
$20
Fettuccine al Pomodoro
Chino hills egg Tagliatelle, Pomodoro sauce, Burrata, Basil
$20
$22
Spaghetti Chitarra e Polpette di Agnello
‘Chitarra’ Spaghetti, Lamb Meatballs, Pomodoro sauce, Pecorino fondue
$22
$18
Taglierini al Limone
Homemade Taglierini, Lemon, Parmigiano Reggiano
$18
PRANZO
3 course menu 35
ANTIPASTI
(Choice of)
Panzanella
Heirloom tomatoes, Croutons, Red wine vinaigrette
Radicchio
Vincotto, Gorgonzola, Figs
PIATTO FORTE
(Choice of)
Taglierini al Limone
Homemade Taglierini, Lemon, Parmigiano Reggiano
Polipo
Grilled octopus, Romesco, Crispy potatoes, Black garlic puree, Garlic aioli, Picled fresno
DOLCE
(Choice of)
Torta al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake, Chocolate mousse, Crème anglaise
Pera al Vino Rosso
Poached Bosc Pear in sangiovese wine and spices, Stuffed with ricotta and served with vanilla bean gelato and pistacchio crumble
2pm to 6pm at the bar area
La Merenda
$12
Pinsa Margherita
San Marzano DOP tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, Burrata, Basil
$12
$12
Panino alla Mortadella
Mortadella, Burrata, Pesto sauce, pistachio, lettuce
$12
$16
Taglierino
Chef selection of artisanal meats and cheeses
$16
$10
Insalata
Radicchio, Vincotto, Gorgonzola cheese, Figs
$10
$12
Arancini
Crispy lemon risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and salmoriglio
$12
Saturday and Sunday 11:30am to 2pm
Il Girasole Brunch
$26
Eggs Benedict
Crispy prosciutto, Poached egg, Crispy potato, Tomato hollandaise
$26
$54
Steak and Eggs
Eye of the ribeye, Sunny side up egg, Crispy potatoes, Caper gremolada
$54
$24
French Toast
Stuffed with whipped ricotta, Served with blue berry compote
$24
$24
Avocado Toast
Sourdough Toast, Avocado mashed herb salad, Pickled red onions, Watermelon radishes
$24
$22
Frittata e Salsiccia
Eggs, Italian sausage, Fennel seeds, Leeks, Goat cheese
$22
$26
Pinsa Pere e Noci
Bosc Pear, Gorgonzola cheese, Candied walnuts, Buffalo mozzarella, Vincotto
$26
BEVERAGES
$18
Bloody Mary
Golden Eagle Vodka, Tomato juice, Lime
$18
$16
Mimosa
Mionetto prosecco, Fresh orange juice
$16
$16
Negroni Sbagliato
Tarragon Campari, 1957 Vermouth, Prosecco
$16
$14
Carajillo
Costadoro Espresso, Liquor 43
$14