OUR PHILOSOPHY IS ITALIAN
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TRADITION
Our goal is to infuse Italian tradition with local Ontario farming to bring you an exceptional culinary experience.
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VINO
While the details of your last journey may fade, the moment of uncorking a splendid bottle of wine remains etched in your memory.
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DINE
The act of dining should consistently offer an experiential journey, for it is within these shared moments at the table that some of our most cherished memories are forged.
MENU
APPETIZERS
Stracciatella Soup
Free run egg drop soup in a turkey broth with wilted baby spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh herbs. $14
Solaia Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine hearts with smoked bacon, crispy polenta croutons and finished in our house Caesar vinaigrette, available without anchovies. $18
Fresh Burrata
125g fresh burrata served on a medley of sauteed mushroom, mascarpone and caramelized onion tart, roasted black peppercorn crispy bacon, baby arugula and extra virgin olive oil. $26
Vitello Tonnato
Seared grain-fed veal striploin, carpaccio style with albacore tuna and caper sauce, Mediterranean Sea salt, finished with fresh tuna and extra virgin olive oil. $23
Arancini
Seasonal selection of chefs ‘choice crispy Arborio rice balls served over fresh tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano $16
Salumi and Cheese
Premium selection of hand-crafted, locally produced and imported Italian cured meats with chefs’ choice cheese pairing, grilled focaccia. $24
Seared Foie Gras & Braised Pork Cheek
Porcini braised pork cheek served with green apple, parsnip and celery root puree, seared medallion of Quebec foie gras and finished with aged Modena balsamic vinegar. $29
MAINS
Mushroom Risotto Medley of sauteed mushroom risotto with roasted garlic, caramelized onions and finished with Italian parsley and grana Padano cheese. $32
Trio of Duck Risotto Sautéed foie gras and duck leg confit risotto, Cherry Lane dried cherries, aged Modena balsamic vinegar and garnished with crispy duck crackling. $36
Fresh Tomato, Basil Shrimp & Scallop Risotto Sauteed black tiger shrimp and bay scallops, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh lemon and herbs and crowned with jumbo black tiger shrimp. $38
Butternut Squash & Roasted Quail Risotto Sauteed pancetta, butternut squash and sage risotto topped with roasted quail and fresh goat cheese. $35 (available as vegetarian friendly $29)
All of our gnocchi are made and hand cut in house
Gnocchi alla Amatriciana Sauteed house cured guanciale, San Marzano tomato sauce, Calabrian pepperoncini, basil and finished with fresh ricotta cheese $29
Potato Gnocchi Gnocchi in San Marzano tomato sauce, finished with basil, Parmigiano Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil $26
Braised Rabbit Gnocchi Chefs’ signature braised rabbit gnocchi with house cured pancetta and sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs preserved black summer truffle $36
Spaghettini Carbonara Homemade spaghettini in our interpretation of classic carbonara sauce, house cured guanciale, local free run farm egg yolk and Crotonese pecorino cheese $29
Wild Game Bolognese Pappardelle pasta with Iberico pork, duck and venison Bolognese sauce, finished with fresh herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano $34
“Pasta e Fagioli” Classic Tubetti pasta with sauteed foie gras, pork cheek braised Cannellini and Romano beans, yukon gold potatoes, fresh herbs, Pecorino cheese and extra virgin olive oil $32
LAND AND SEA
8oz AAA Black Angus Beef Strip Loin Accompanied by local honey roasted sweet potato, finished with sauteed mushroom porcini cream $44
Fresh Branzino fillet “alla puttanesca” olives, capers, and heirloom cherry tomato, Spanish saffron potatoes, anchovy oil $39
Duet of Lamb rack and braised “OssoBucco” Quarter rack of lamb on Chianti braised lamb ossobuco, fresh rosemary and black truffled soft polenta $46
Extra Focaccia, Hand-made in house daily $8
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten free options are available
Wine pairings and tasting menu is available upon request.
WINE
Our wine list is a tribute to the finest offerings Ontario has in store, complemented by a diverse selection of international wines curated from private distributors and brought to you directly through Solaia. Our wine collection continually expands, so keep an eye out for the exciting additions to our cellar.
WINES BY THE GLASS
Sparkling
Ceci Otello 1813 Lambrusco Emilia IGT $17
Beato Bartolomeo Prosecco $15
Amo Sparkling Cabernet Franc 2020 $16
0% Frizero Juliet Rosato Sparkling $12
White
Salvalai Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2022 $14
Lighthall Vineyards Pinot Gris South Bay 2023 $14
Foreign Affair Chardonnay 2023 $13
H.Lun Sauvignon Blanc D.O.C 2023 $15
Rose
Kelly Mason Collab Cab Franc Rose 2023 $15
Red
Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso 2020 $15
Creekside Laura’s Red 2020 $14
Cave Spring Pinot Noir Dolomite 2021 $15
Rennie G 2016 Bordeaux Blend $21
WINES BY THE BOTTLE
Sparkling
Hidden Bench Blanc De Blanc 2014 $125
Mason Vineyard Blanc De Blanc Brut 2020 $110
Prosecco – Veneto “Marsuret Il Soller” $90
13th Street Winery Premier Cuvee 2018 $85
Canada -White
Dobbin Dry Riesling 2019 $98
Leaning Post Riesling the Geek 2018 $85
Mason+McDonald Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $82
Icellars Estate Winery Chardonnay 2017 $94
Cloudsley Cellars Niagara Chardonnay 2018 $85
Rose
Irene Badala Etna Rosato $115
Mason+Husband Cabernet Franc 2023 Rose $72
Italy & France White
Cantine San Marco Malvasia 2022 $58
Diego Pressenda Langhe Chardonnay 2022 $85
St. Angelum Terre Di Chieti Pecorino 2022 $55
Canada – Red
Black Bank Hill Cab Franc "Foxcroft" 2019 $75
Black Bank Hill Syrah Estate 2020 $98
Exultet "The Beloved" EG Pinot Noir 2020 $135
Honsberger Cabernet Franc 2020 $85
Kacaba Reserve Syrah 2020 $110
Lakeview Cellars Baco Noir Reserve 2017 $65
Lakeview Cellars Grand Reserve Red 2017 $65
Leaning Post "The Natural" Gamay 2019 $78
Mason Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021 $110
South Brook Cab-Sav Organic 2020 $79
Stonebridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 $98
Italy – Red
Brigante Rosso Superiore “Calabria” 2020 $78
Cascina Adelaide Barolo DOCG PRIV 2018 $155
Ceretto Nebbiolo D'Alba DOC Bernardina 2021 $129
Cozzarolo Merlot Riserva 2019 $85
Cozzo Mario Barolo DOCG 2018 $165
Cozzo Mario Barberesco “Madonna DR” 2019 $138
Diego Pressenda Barbera D'Alba Superiore 2020 $105
Diego Pressenda Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 $105
Deigo Pressenda Barolo “Bricco San Pietro” 2016 $220
Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2020 $170
I Fabbri Olinto Chianti Classico 2020 $85
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2020 $128
Le Filigare Chianti Classico 2021 $85
Le Filigare “Maria Vittoria” Chianti Riserva $120
Lambardi Rosso Di Montalcino DOCG 2019 $98
Manzone Gramolere Barolo 2017 $140
Montecrocetta Argione Amarone Style 2015 $120
Montecrocetta Roncaiolo Ripasso Style 2017 $98
Paradosso Montepulciano 2021 $68
Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2019 $195
Pio Cesare Barbera D’Alba 2021 $98
Prunotto Barolo DOCG 2019 $150
Ri Da Roca Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 $88
Scopone Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2018 $158
Solaia “Marchesi Antinori” 2019 $1195
Santa Andrea Sogno IGT Lazio Rosso 2017 $95
St. Angelum Montepulciano Monteselva 2018 $85
Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera D’Asti 2021 $95
Canestrari Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2019 $105
Ypsilon Tenuta Di Castellaro “Sicily” 2021 $90
Villa Crine Valpolicella Ripasso “C.S” 2021 $110
ViVi Rosso IGT “Organic” 2019 $135
The Rest of the World– Red
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 “USA” $205
Chateau Leognan Pessac - Bordeaux 2018 $138
Vignobles Romain " Cahors France" Malbec 2020 $75
DESSERTS
Dessert
Featured chef’s crème brulee $12
Fresh Cannoli, Classic ricotta filled cannoli $13 Extra cannoli $4
Torte Caprese-roasted hazelnut, flourless chocolate cake $15