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Celebrate Valentine's Day All Week Long

Celebrate the Romance of Lake Como at Locanda del Lago with a Gourmet Prix Fix Menu For Valentine's Day and all week long (February 12-18)

Michelin starred Chef Gianfranco Minuz highlights fresh, farm-to-table produce from the Santa Monica Farmers' Market. Break the ice with the sumptuous caramelized Maine scallops. Indulge in the heart-shaped seabass ravioli and choose a light, pan-roasted salmon involtino or tender veal loin for your main course. Finish with luscious chocolate-almond and coffee cake to unleash the passion within you. Enhance your evening with a curated wine pairing (additional $29 per person) 

For those of you who need more than one day to celebrate love we are offering our special Valentines day menu all week: starting Friday, February 12 through February 18th. . 

Menu
February 12-18, 2015  

Capesante Caramelizzate, Insalata di Finocchi e Arance Sanguinelle
Caramelized Maine Scallops, Market Fennel and Blood Orange Salad, Italian EVOO Vinaigrette
Wine: Prosecco Brut, Valdo


 

Raviolini di Branzino in Brodo d'Astice
Housemade Mediterranean Seabass Ravioli, Maine Lobster Reduction
Wine: Rosé, Marchesi De Frescobaldi "Alie," '14

 

Involtino di Salmone e Verza, Salsa di Foie Gras
Baked Scottish Salmon Wrapped in Green Savoy Cabbage, Foie Gras Sauce
Wine: Meritage, Cryptic, '13

 

Lombo di Vitello Arrostito, Salsa di Spugnole, Primizie di Stagione
Roasted Niman Ranch Veal Loin, Morel Mushroom Sauce, Market Spring Vegetables
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Buehler, '13


 


Cuore di Cioccolato e Caffé, Salsa di Lamponi
Housemade Chocolate, Almond & Coffee Heart-shaped Layered Cake and Espresso-Raspberry Sauce
Wine: Brachetto d'Asti, Torr dell'Elmo


Four-course Tasting dinner...52
(Choice of Salmon or Veal)

Five-course Tasting Dinner...75

Wine Pairing...29


Locally Sourced Produce: Fennel from Carpenter; Blood Orange from JJ Lone Ranch; Green Savoy Cabbage from Jaime; Spring vegetables from Tutti Frutti; Raspberries from Harry's Berries. All-natural Veal from Niman Ranch. Sustainable Salmon and Seabass from Santa Monica Seafood.