Buona Tavola

1037 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo CA 93408

Antipasti-L

bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e basilico

6.50

grilled Garlic bread with fresh diced tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

bruschetta ai funghi trifolati

7.75

grilled garlic bread with a mix of sauteed local and imported mushrooms

polpettine di anatra e tacchino

8.75

duck and turkey dumplings sauteed with an onion confit marmalade

carpaccio di manzo monte rosa

10.50

thin slices of raw beef filet topped with grilled radicchio and shaved parmesan cheese in a balsamic vinagrette dressing

insalata di parma

10.75

a salad of fresh arugula, red apple, crushed walnut, diced roma tomato tossed with homemade balsamic dressing, petals of parmesan cheese served over imported prosciutto di parma

mollushi al guazetto

11.50

fresh poached manilla clams and fresh black mussels in a lightly spicy tomato sauce

insalata del dante

10.75

salad of fresh baby spinach, diced roma tomatoes, roasted pine nuts, and red onions in an imported gorgonzola cheese dressing

carciofi ai petali di parmigiano

9.50

salad of fresh artichoke hearts and diced roma tomatoes with shaved parmesan cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

insalata di gamberi e capesante

13.75

warm salad of sauteed sea scallops, shrimp, garlic, arugula, and diced roma tomatoes in a lemon mustard dressing

lattughette novelle di stagione

5.50

organic mixed baby lettuces, roma tomatoes topped with shaved fennel, with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

insalata bella cesare

6.75

classic caesar salad with rosemary garlic croutons, diced roma tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese in a house made caesar dressing. (piccola caesar salad $4.50)

insalata alla tosca

11.75

grilled chicken breast and baby spinach salad with grilled eggplant, green and yellow zucchini and sun dried tomatoes in a rosemary mustard dressing

Zuppe-L

minestrone di verdure

6.50

a medley of fresh vegetables and tuscan beans in a savory chicken broth with a touch of tomato sauce. (piccolo minestrone $4.00)

zuppa del giorno

7.50

soup of the day. (piccola $5.00)

Primi-L

penne all'arrabbiata

7.50

short tube pasta in a spicy tomato sauce

spaghettini aglio olio e peperoncino

9.50

spaghettini pasta with roasted garlic, crushed red peppers, italian parsley and a hint of extra virgin olive oil.

tortelloni di zucca alla salvia e mascarpone

11.75

house made tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage and mascarpone cheese sauce, topped with toasted walnuts.

orecchiette con rapine e salciccia

11.75

hat shaped pasta served with rapine broccoli, grilled italian chicken sausage, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and a splash of tomato sauce

capellini al filetto di pomodoro

9.25

whole wheat angel hair pasta with fresh tomato filets, organic basil, roasted garlic and a hint of extra virgin olive oil.

tortiglioni del buon gustaio

10.75

wide ridged pasta tubes with braised eggplant, roasted garlic, diced roma tomatoes, fresh organic basil and a splash of organic tomato sauce, topped with dry ricotta cheese.

gnocchi gialli al pesto

9.50

house made potato and pumpkin dumplings with a light creamy pesto sauce.

tortelloni bufalina

12.50

homemade tortelloni stuffed with fresh mozzarella and finished in a light tomato suce.

fettuccine al sugo di carni miste

12.75

fettuccine pasta with slowly braised chichen, duck, veal and beef in an herbed meat sauce..

agnolotti di scampi arrabbiati

10.75

house made piemontese ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and imported prosciutto in a lightly spicy tomato sauce.

pappardelle alla san pietro

12.75

wide pasta ribbon with sauteed river shrimp, white wine, braised sweet onions and imported italian prosciutto, finished with a lightly creamy tomato sauce

risotto ai porcini e erbe silvane

12.50

arborio rice with imported porcini mushroom, fresh herbs and white wine cooked in a savory chicken broth

linguine ai frutti del mare

14.50

linguine pasta with farm-raised manilla clams, small black mussels and white wine in a lightly spicy tomato sauce.

Secondi Piatti-L

timballo valdostano

12.75

grilled fresh eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, baked mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a light tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil.

petto di pollo asiago

14.25

free-range chicken breast and wing stuffed with asiago cheese, wrapped in imported prosciutto di parma, pan-seared and finished in the oven with a white wine reduction sauce.

petto di pollo alla griglia

13.25

marinated chicken breast with herbs, grilled and served with a rosemary mustard sauce.

tagliata di bue salutare

16.75

10oz. marinated flat-iron steak grilled with fresh herbs, served sliced over fresh arugula and shaved parmesan with a balsamic reduction sauce.

bocconcini al portobello

16.75

veal scaloppine with braised portobello mushrooms and roasted garlic in a veal reduction, marsala wine sauce

Salmone alla griglia

22.75

fresh pacific salmon filet grilled with fresh lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper.

Pesce Del Giorno

24.75

the freshest white fish we can get daily, grilled with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and italian herbs

Sandwiches-L

tramezzino di pollo

13.75

italian style sandwich on homemade rosemary facaccia bread, a grilled marinated chicken breast, baby lettuce, roma tomatoes, and a light horseradish vinaigrette dressing

tramezzino di capra

13.75

italian style sandwich on homemade rosemary focaccia bread with fresh goat cheese, grilled sliced eggplant, arugula lettuce, roma tomatoes and a red wine vinaigrette dressing.

Pizza-L

pizza margherita

12.75

personal size thin crust pizza with light tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and julienne organic basil.

pizza trifolati

13.75

personal size thin crust pizza with light tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and porcini, portobello and champignone mushrooms.

Antipasti-D

bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e basilico

9.75

grilled garlic bread with diced fresh roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil; add fresh goat cheese $ 2.50

bruschetta ai funghi trifolati

10.75

grilled garlic bread with a mix of sauteed local and imported mushrooms

polpettine di anatra e tacchino

12.75

duck and turkey dumplings sauteed with an onion confit marmalade.

molluschi al guazetto

13.75

fresh poached manilla clams and fresh black mussels in a lightly spicy tomato sauce.

carpaccio del monte bianco

13.75

thin slices of raw beef filet topped with shaved parmesan cheese, arugula, and celery root with a horseradish mustard dressing.

insalata di parma

14.75

a salad of fresh arugula, red apple, crushed walnut, diced roma tomato tossed with homemade balsamic dressing, petals of parmesan cheese served over imported prosciutto di parma

insalata del dante

13.75

salad of fresh baby spinach, diced organic tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and red onions in a gorgonzola cheese dressing

mozzarella con trittico di vegetali

14.75

fresh mozzarella served with sliced organic roma tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted bell peppers. and grilled vegetables marinated in aromatic olive oil. (caprese salad is available $11.00)

insalata bufala

12.75

salad of marinated eggplant, fresh mozzarella, organic roma tomatoes, arugula, basil, and capers in a red wine vinagrette dressing

carciofi ai petali di parmegiano

12.75

salad of fresh artichoke hearts and diced roma tomatoes with shaved parmesan cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

insalata bella cesare

10.25

salad of fresh romaine lettuce, diced roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese in a homemade caesar dressing

lattughette novelle di stagione

8.50

organic mixed baby lettuces, roma tomatoes, and shaved fennel with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

insalata tricolore della buona tavola

10.75

salad of radicchio, arugula, mushrooms, and shaved parmesan cheese with rosemary garlic croutons on a homemade caesar dressing

Zuppe-D

minestrone saporito

8.75

a medley of fresh vegetables and tuscan beans in a savory chicken broth with a touch of basil pesto

zuppa del giorno

9.75

soup of the day. (piccola $6.00)

Primi-D

penne all'arrabbiata

12.75

short tube pasta with garlic and italian parsley in a lightly spicy tomato sauce

spaghettini alio olio e peperoncino

11.75

spaghettini pasta with roasted garlic, crushed red peppers, italian parsley and extra virgin olive oil

tortelloni di succa alla salvia e mascarpone

15.75

homemade tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricatta cheese in a sage and mascarpone cheese sauce topped with toasted walnuts

orecchietti del campo

14.50

hat shaped pasta served with grilled italian chicken sausages, rapine broccoli, sun dreied tomatoes, garlic and a splash of tomato basil sauce

capellini al filetto di pomodoro

12.75

whole wheat angel hair pasta with organic tomato fillets, garlic, basil, and a hint of extra virgin olive oil

tortiglioni del buon gustaio

14.50

wide ridged pasta tubes with braised eggplant, roasted garlic, diced roma tomatoes and a splash of organic tomato sauce topped with dry ricotta cheese

gnocchi di zucca al pesto

14.25

homemade potato and pumpkin dumplings in a light creamy pesto sauce

tortelloni bufalina

14.50

homemade tortelloni stuffed with fresh mozzarella, finished in a light tomato basil sauce

fettuccine al sugo di carni miste

16.50

fettuccine pasta with slowly braised chicken, duck, veal, and beef in an herbed meat sauce

agnolotti di scampi allo zafferano

14.75

homemade half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and imported prosciutto in a light saffrom sauce

pappardelle alla san pietro

19.75

wide ribbon pasta with sauteed shrimp, white wine, braised sweet onions and imported prosciutto finished with a light creamy tomato sauce.

risotto del cusio

19.50

carnaroli rice with imported porcini mushrooms, freshwater shrimp, organic herbs and white wine, cooled in a savory chicken broth

linguine fradiavolo

21.25

linguine pasta with farm-raised manilla clams, small black mussels, shrimp, garlic, and white wine in a lightly spiced tomato sauce

Secondi Piatti-D

tagliata di bue salutare

24.75

10oz. marinated flat-iron steak grilled with fresh herbs, served sliced over fresh arugula and shaved parmesan with a balsamic reduction sauce

filetto di manzo alla pastorella

29.50

10oz. angus beef tenderloin (filet mignon) pan-seared and finished in the oven with melted gorgonzola cheese and a port wine reduction sauce

petti di pollo asiago

20.25

free-range chicken breast and wing stuffed with asiago cheese, wrapped in imported prosciutto di parma pan-seared and finished in the oven with a white wine reduction sauce

teneroni portobello

23.50

veal scaloppini with braised portobello mushrooms and roasted garlic in a veal reduction and marsala wine sauce

pollo scamiciato alla vinaggia

18.75

boneless free-range chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled and served with a rosemary mustard sauce

timballo di parma

16.25

grilled fresh eggplant, red and yellow bell pepers, green and yellow zuchini, baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a light tomato sauce topped with fresh basil

pesci del giorno alla griglia

0.00

fresh fish of the day

Dolci

tiramisu

8.00

lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone and covered with imported chocolate crumbles

crema di vaniglia bella buona tavola

8.50

vanilla cream custard topped with your choice of rich caramel sauce or creamy chocolate sauce (antonio recommends half of each)

gelato misto

8.00

three seasonal flavors of homemade gelato served with warm chocolate sauce on the side or basil syrup

tartufo italiano al cioccolato

7.75

dark chocolate gelato covered with cocoa powder, chocolate and finely ground hazelnuts, topped with espresso

torta di mele alla pia

8.50

house made country apple tart with a plenta crust and served with a cinnamon zabaione

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