Noci Miste

almonds, walnuts, pistachios & hazlenuts

Warm Olives

citrus zest, olive oil and herbs

Fritt

crisp fried mushrooms, parmigiano - truffle oil aiol

Pomodoro

tomato, basil, mozzarella di bufala

Gorgonzola

oven dried tomato, tomato jam

Artichoke

giardinara, spicy salami

Prosciutto

arugula, parmigiano

Cannelini Bean

garlic, sage, crispy pancetta

Antipasti Misti*

creminelli finocchiona and sopresatta, molinari coppa, bermuda triangle goat, gorgonzola dolce, parmigiano reggiano, house made pickles, crostini

Caprese

mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil, sea salt, olive oil

Wood Grilled Octopus

olives, arugula, calabrian chilies, crispy lentils

Misticanza*

mixed greens, crispy chickpeas, grape tomatoes, artichokes, aged goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, orange olive oil

Local Baby Lettuces*

foccacia croutons, pecorino, calabrian chilies, lemon and anchovy dressing

Panzanella*

roasted red peppers, oven cured tomato, spicy calabrese salami, red onion, basil, mozzarella di bufala

Sicilian Eggplant Cakes

currants, pine nuts, tomato sauce, pecorino

Polpettini

pork and veal meatballs braised in white wine, bay leaf & lemon, parmigiano

Prosciutto Di Parma

aged minimum of 600 days, marinated grape salad

Crispy Potatoes and Chick Peas

rosemary and sage, spicy giardinara aioli

Mussels*

white wine, garic, tomato, chilies, mint and orange olive oil

Sweet White Runner Beans*

baked with crispy pork belly, sage pesto, fettunta

Pan Fried Provolone*

candied walnuts, local honeycomb

Orecchiette

hand made little ears, sassi spicy & sweet sausage, rapini, spicy calabrese chilies, pecorino

Fettucine Verde

lamb meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, pine nuts, mint, pecorino

Ricotta Gnocchi

foraged mushrooms, fresh thyme, parmigiano

Butternut Squash Tortellini

brodo di parma, squash seeds

Baked Rigatoni

beef short rib, porcini, fontina

Wood Grilled Niman Ranch Rib Eye for Two

roasted garlic, herbs, black pepper, carved in the kitchen

Wood Oven Roasted Branzino

lemon puree, house giardinara salad

Veal Osso Buco

creamy polenta, celery heart and fennel salad, saffron vinaigrette

Wood Grilled Duck Breast

butternut squash caponata, farro, marsala and golden raisin puree

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

rapini pesto, spicy oven cured tomatoes, lemon olive oil

Pork Flat Iron Steak

braised lentils, mostarda di frutta

Fingerling Potatoes

sea salt, rosemary

Wild Mushrooms

shallots, thyme, truffle oil

Cauliflower*

bagna cauda, chilies, breadcrumbs

Brussels Sprouts

red onion, crispy pancetta

Baked White Polenta

gorgonzola dolce, fried sage

Franciacorta Prestige Brut, Ca Del Bosco

italian sparkling wine to rival champagne. creamy, rich and lively with flavors of toast and citrus. made with a high percentage of reserve wines, aged 28 months before bottling. from our perlage system which keeps the wine fresh and bubbly.

Barbaresco, Produttori Del Barbaresco 2010

elegant dry red wine made from nebbiolo grapes. aromas of red flowers, plum and truffle with flavors of minerals and dark red fruit; firm tannins. 2010 was a fabulous vintage in piemonte, this wine is always a great value.

Prosecco Superiore Docg Nv, Canella

apple, pear & citrus; off dry

Pinotgrigio Alto Adige, Cantine Terlano 2012

fresh, crisp and aromatic; flavors of apples, mineral and citrus.

Langhe Bianco Sorriso, Paolo Scavino 2012

sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. rich texture with flavors of apple, pear and almond, medium body

Vermentino Bolgheri, Campo Al Mare 2013

medium bodied white wine from costal tuscany with apple, spice and mineral flavors.

La Segreta Bianco, Planeta 2013

chardonnay, fiano & vigionier from sicily. aromas of white flowers, citrus and melon. fresh and crisp with a full body

Ilrosedicasanova, Laspinetta2013

dry roseof sangiovese from tuscany. aromasof driedflowers androses, pomegranate andcherry flavors.

Cerasuolodivittoria, Planeta2011

floral, spice andlicorice aromas, medium body. cerasuolo means "cherry", agoodchoice for a pinotnoirdrinker. nerod'avolaandfrappato

Etnarosso, Tenutaditerre Nere2012

native siciliangrapes, aromasof wildflowers, redfruit andspices. elegant andfragrant

Barcoreale, Capezzana2011

sangiovese withcabernet from thecarmignano district intuscany. dark cherry redcolor, black fruit, plum, chocolate andherbs

Bolgherirosso, Michele Satta2010

merlot, cabernet, sangiovese andsyrah. full bodied aromasofdark fruit, leather andtobacco. aged12+ months inoak.

Sassi Sangria Rosso or Bianco

white or red wine, fresh fruit

Sassi-Tini

ultimat vodka, house made blue cheese olives

Negroni Bianco

botanist scottishgin, made with wild foraged herbs; rosso and bianco vermouth

The Re-Animator Manhattan

old scout rye whiskey, nonino amaro

Knob Creek Manhattan

9 yr aged bourbon, vya sweet vermouth, orange bitters

Pomegranate Mule

greygoose vodka, carpano antico vermouth, pomegranate liqueur, lime, ginger beer

Remy "V" Martini

clear eau de vie with cointreau, sweet vermouth & orange bitters

Bourbon & Cherry Sour

maker's mark, luxardo morlecco cherry liqueur, fresh lemon

Mtgay Rum Old Fashioned

"black barrel" rum, orange bitters, morellino cherry

Blood Orange Margarita

tequila, cointreau, blood orange, lime

Limoncello Martini

house made limoncello, fresh lemonade, sugar rim

Limecello Mojito

house made limecello, bacardi rum, mint, lime

Draft

peroni, fat tire amber ale

Bottles

amstel light, blue moon belgian white, heineken, buckler na

211 Novadomus Riserva, Cantina Terlan 2009

a superlative white wine from alto adige in northernmost italy. pinot bianco, chardonnay & sauvignon aged in large oak casks. straw color; aromas of peach, ginger and tropical fruit.

210 Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley, Wedell Cellars 2011

balanced oak, fruit and acidty with old world minerality. not a typical california "buttery" chardonnay. barrel fermented, aged sur lie, unfiltered.

556 Brunello Di Montalcino, La Fortuna 2007

beautiful mature brunello, refreshing and elegant with flavors of dark red berries and spices.

560 Toscano Il Borgo, Cabreo 2009

velvety black fruit and earth, flavors of plum and coffee. firm tannins and long finish. blend of sangiovese & cabernet from costal tuscany

519 Rossotoscanovigorello, Sanfelice2010

"bordeaux style" tuscanblendofcabernet, merlot andpetitverdot. elegant black fruit, roses, licorice and lavender. aged24 months infrench oak, smooth and harmonius

Wood Oven Roasted Beets

mint, orange olive oil

Organic Cucumbers

chamomile oil, lemon, mint

Polpettini

house made pork and veal meatballs braised in white wine and laurel leaves

Prosciutto di Parma

24 month gran riserva, marinated grape salad

Sicilian Eggplant Cakes

with currants and pine nuts, baked with tomato sauce and Pecorino

Gamberi Sanguinoso

marinated shrimp, red onion, fennel, citrus

Insalata Caprese

Mozzarella di Bufala, heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, basil

Warm Marinated Olives

house blend, lemon zest, herbs, garlic

Antipasti Misti

assorted cured salumi, artisanal cheeses, marinated olives, house-made pickled vegetables

Baby Wild Arugula

sliced pears, candied walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola, Prosecco vinaigrette

Sassi Caesar

heads of baby romaine, shaved Parmigiano, oven cured tomato and basil crostini

Sassi Antipasti

baby greens, marinated Mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, fennel salami, artichoke, red wine vinaigrette

Spinach

roasted butternut squash, warm Gorgonzola dressing, crispy pancetta, dried cranberries

Panzanella

house focaccia croutons, fire roasted bell peppers, spicy salami, oven cured tomatoes, red onion, arugula, basil, Mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette

Rigatoni

roasted eggplant, red onion, tomato, Ricotta salata

Gemelli

oven cured tomatoes, vodka, light cream

Farfalle

walnut cream, Parmigiano, fried sage

Fusili

olives, capers, oven cured tomatoes, basil, house breadcrumbs, Parmigiano

Penne

basil pesto, marinated tomato, Parmigiano-or-ragu Bolognese, Parmigiano (2 sauce options)

Orecchiette

Sassi sausage, rapini, chiles, Pecorino

Gnocchi

wild mushroom and oven cured tomato ragu, Parmigiano

Cavatelli

hand rolled pasta, short rib and mushroom ragu, Parmigiano

Gnudi

spinach and Ricotta dumpling, Gorgonzola cream, Parmigiano

Fresh Seasonal White Fish

basil pesto crusted, roasted vegetable cous-cous, citrus butter

Roasted Tenderloin of Beef

porcini rub and mushroom butter -or- herb crust with thyme butter; served with smashed potato gratin, roasted asparagus (2 options)

Roasted Natural Chicken Breast

mushroom, artichoke, tomato ragu and rosemary mashed potatoes

Roasted Double Lamb Chops

rosemary and olive smashed potatoes, roasted artichokes, lamb jus

Grilled Salmon

roasted tomato risotto cake, puttanesca relish, herb salad

Veal Osso Buco

saffron risotto, citrus gremolata

Beef Short Rib

Parmesan polenta, horseradish gremolata

Scallops

roasted corn polenta, baby kale, pancetta, pickled onion, brown butter vin

Bone-in Pork Loin

garlic and fennel rubbed, orange braised fennel, smashed potato cake

Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin and Roasted Shrimp

rosemary mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, thyme butter sauce

Porcini Crusted Beef Tenderloin and Seared Chicken Breast

fingerling potato gratin, roasted baby carrots, mushroom butter sauce

Pan Seared Salmon and Seared Chicken Breast

mushroom, artichoke, tomato ragu, rosemary mashed potatoes

Braised Beef Short Rib and Seared Sea Scallop

potato parsnip puree, horseradish gremolata

Seared Chicken Breast and Roasted Shrimp

citrus braised fennel, golden potato cake, thyme butter sauce

Tiramisu

ladyfingers, Mascarpone cream, espresso, cocoa, chocolate espresso beans

Sogno Nero "Dark Dream"

flourless chocolate cake, dark chocolate cream, brandied cherries

Cheesecake

vanilla Mascarpone, sour cream panna cotta, honey-graham biscotti

Zabaglione

light marsala custard, fresh berries, candied lemon

Nutella Budino

nutella panna cotta, dark cocoa sauce, roasted hazelnuts; served in a mason jar

Tartufi

house made chocolate and amarena cherry gelato rolled in chocolate, cocoa sauce, brandied cherries

Crostata

caramelized apple tart, vanilla and cinnamon oat crumble, vanilla gelato

Gelato and Sorbetto

house made creamy Italian gelato, and sorbet with house made biscotti

Tour of Italy

(for the table to share) Ricotta fritters and honey, house made cannoli, biscotti and amaretti