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Chiaroscuro

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Italian Restaurant$$$$

Financial District, San Francisco

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Chiaroscuro

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Dessert Menu 1Dinner Menu 5Lunch Menu 5

Dessert Menu

Main

Mousse Al Cioccolato Fondente E Grand Marnier

9.00

Grand marnier and dark chocolate mousse. Chef pairing: moscato rosa 2005 tenuta ansitz waldgries gls.$19

Sfogliata Di Pere

11.00

Light layered italian pastry baked with sliced pears complemented by candied ginger chantilly cream housemade vanilla gelato and white balsamic reduction. Chef pairing :passito di pantelleria 2006 donna fugata gls. $19

Profiteroles

9.50

House made cream puffs topped with warm dark chocolate sauce and filled with chantilly cream. Chef pairing: verduzzo friulano 2004 la tunella gls. $12

Tortino Al Cioccolato

11.00

Chocolate soufflé with a warm chocolate heart dusted with imported vanilla powdered sugar please allow 18 min. Chef pairing: moscato rosa 2005 tenuta ansitz waldgries gls. $19

Millefoglie

8.00

House made puff pastry with chantilly cream. Chef pairing: moscato d'asti 2006 saracco gls. $11

Degustazione Di Formaggi

14.00

A selection of italian cheeses served with house made fruit preserve. Chef pairing: orvieto, muffa nobile 2004 vallesanta gls. $18

Dinner Menu

Courses

*Antipasti - pasta or secondi - dolci or formaggi

Three Course*

Five Course

Four Course

Antipasti

Degustazione Di Salumi

Tasting of imported and house made italian charcuterie, pickled vegetables in extra virgin olive oil

Trio Di Pesci

Chick peas flour batter salted cod puffs, oven baked fresh anchovies lasagna, fish of the day tartar

Burrata

Burrata cheese, smoked bell pepper coulis, olive crackers, crispy eggplant, heirloom tomato, semi dry cherry tomato

Filetto Di Agnello Ai Tre Pepi

Peppercorn medley coated grilled lamb loin, mint- citrus jelly, purple potatoes confit, corn sauce

Insalata Di Carciofi

Baby butter lettuce, fried artichoke judea, nicasio valley cheese croquette, english peas spread, parmigiano-white balsamic vinaigrette

Primi

Bucatini Al Carbone Ai Ricci Di Mare E Vongole

Charcoal bucatini, calamari, prawns, manila clams, uni saffron sauce, seaweed acqua di mare, cherry tomato, parsley-garlic oil, basil- salsa al pomodoro

Fettuccine Al Ragu' Bianco

Duck egg fettuccine, braised oxtail ragu', fennel- carrot puree, onion soubis, micro celery

Trilogia

Tasting of three classic roman pastas: spaghetti carbonara, rigatoni amatriciana, vermicelli cacio e pepe chiaroscuro's signature pastas

Ravioli Di Mozzarella E Funghi

Smoked mozzarella ravioli, chantarelle mushrooms, truffle fondue, red walnut, porcini balsamic glaze

Gnocchi Al Pepe Nero E Pancetta

Pancetta stuffed-black pepper potato gnocchi, baby zucchini, patty pan squash, lemon zest, fresh ricotta

Secondi

Bistecca Di Manzo

Kobe beef bavette steak, broccoli quenelle, parmigiano sauce, spring onion chutney, demi-glace

Maiale Alle Nocciole E Salsa Di Pesche

Duroc pork tenderloin, toasted hazelnut, white peaches sauce, dates wrapped in smoked pancetta, pork skin chips

Fagiano Ai Peperoni E Zeppole Alla Romana

Slow cooked pheasant, red rice "principato di lucedio", pheasant bigne', bell pepper- rosemary relish, baby lettuce heads salad

Pesce Del Giorno

Daily sustainable catch, please ask your server for details

Dolci & Formaggi

Variazione Di Tiramisu

Espresso mousse, cocoa nibs, mascarpone cream, coffee reduction, lady finger- hazelnut crumble, chocolate powder

Profiteroles Alle Tre Creme

House made cream puffs, pistachio cream, chantilly cream, choccolate cream

Formaggi

Select three cheeses from our house list of italian and californian cheeses. Cheeses will be served with seasonal house-made accompaniments

Torta Di Ricotta E Pere

Whipped ricotta cream, caramelized pears, toasted almond crust, pear syrup, sliced pears, vanilla powdered sugar

Composizione Di Frutta

Seasonal fresh fruits, orange pastry cream, caramelized powder sugar, lemon gel, lemon poppy seed cake, strawberry gel

Lunch Menu

Antipasto

Frittura Mista Alla Romana

15.00

Selection of chiaroscuro fried seasonal vegetables & seafood

Bruschetta

14.00

Choices include: porchetta, prosciutto san daniele, vegetarian

Zuppa Di Pesce

15.00

Seafood tomato soup served with house-made garlic bread

Misto Italiano

16.00

Italian artisanal salumi, prosciutto san daniele, house- made meat terrine, daily chef cheese selection

Mozzarella in Carrozza

13.00

House-made pan de mie stuffed with mozzarella, anchovy & roasted tomato

Insalate

Insalata Di Calamari

14.00

Grilled calamari served seasonal salad

Insalata Di Spinaci

12.00

Baby spinach tossed with crispy pancetta, bleu cheese and balsamic

Insalata Di Bufala

15.00

Arugula salad, prosciutto san daniele, buffalo mozzarella, avocado

Insalata Di Gamberoni

15.00

Oven baked breaded king prawns served with arugula salad

Insalata Di Carciofi

12.00

Baby artichokes, pecorino, anchovies and lemon dressing

Pasta

Gnocchi Di Patate

19.00

House- made potato gnocchi

Trilogia Romana

25.00

Amatriciana- carbonara- cacio e pepe

Pasta Al Profumo Di Mare

20.00

Hand twisted rigoletti with prawns, tomato and seafood

Lasagna

18.00

House made lasagna

Taglioni Vegetariani

18.00

House made taglioni with sautéed vegetables parmigiano sauce, black truffle

Secondi

Saltimbocca

23.00

Milk- fed veal cutlets, sage & prosciutto san daniele, white wine sauce and daily vegetables

Abbacchio

19.00

Slow- cooked milk- fed lamb served with roasted potatoes and daily vegetables

Puttanesca Di Pesce

25.00

Seasonal fish with house- preserved summer tomato, capers & olives

Pollo Ai Peperoni

20.00

Favorite signature dish from mama elena

Tagliata Di Manzo

24.00

Grilled dry-aged ny steak served with arugula, shaved parmigiano and aged balsamic

Dolci

Torta Di Mele

10.00

Apple pound cake, vanilla scented powdered sugar

Trio Di Mousse

10.00

Layered, dark chocolate, spicy chocolate & white chocolate mousse

Gelati

10.00

House- made varieties using fruit, nuts, chocolates, milk & cream made in the traditional italian style

Zuppa Inglese Laziale

10.00

Vanilla sponge cake with pastry cream, fresh fruit & chocolate

Profiteroles

10.00

Cream puffs filled with chantilly cream, topped with warm chocolate sauce

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