Via Veneto Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Via Veneto, an enchanting Italian oasis nestled in Santa Monica. This gem boasts a menu that pays homage to traditional Italian cuisine, showcasing a delightful array of antipasti, zuppe, and risotti.
- Antipasti: Start with the tender Grigliata Di Calamaretti featuring grilled baby calamari and scallops or indulge in the rich flavors of the San Daniele Burrata Caprese.
- Zuppe: Don’t miss the Ribollita, a seasonal vegetable soup drizzled with Tuscan olive oil, perfect for warming the soul.
- Risotti: The standout Tartufo Nero Risotto with black truffles is a feast for the senses, while the Cinghiale Risotto offers a robust wild boar delight.
Each dish is artfully prepared, crafted with fresh ingredients, and complemented by an extensive wine selection. Experience the ambiance that combines charm with relaxation—perfect for a memorable dining experience. Via Veneto is truly a culinary journey to Italy.
Antipasti
Insalata Del Giardino
Butter lettuce, wild arugula, radicchio, carrots, and heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Carciofini
Farm baby artichokes salad, Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVO
San Daniele Burrata Caprese
Cherry tomatoes, 30 months aged prosciutto, and burrata.
Rucola E Trevigiano
Wild arugula, radicchio trevigiano, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Parmigiana
Farm baby eggplant, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.9
Fritto Misto
baby calamari, shrimp lemon, and spicy tomato sauce.
Polpette
Prime beef meatballs and tomato sauce.
Fiori Di Zucca
Fried zucchini blossoms, mozzarella, ricotta, anchovies
Grigliata Di Calamaretti
Grilled baby calamari, scallops and shrimp in a Meyer lemon citronette
Tartare Di Salmone
Chinook Salmon tartar, avocado, grilled country bread
Shiitake E Pecorino
Lightly fried shiitake mushrooms and Pecorino cheese
Ribollita
Seasonal vegetable soup, Tuscan olive oil, and grilled country bread.
Zuppe
Risotti
Porcini Risotto
Acquerello rice and fresh porcini mushrooms.
Scampi E Asparagi
Acquerello rice, New Zealand langoustines, farm asparagus, and saffron.
Scampi E Limone
Acquarello rice, New Zealand langoustines, lemon sauce
Tartufo Nero Risotto
Truffle sauce and shaved fresh Black truffle
Mare
Acquerello rice, mix seafood and crustacean
Cinghiale Risotto
Acquerello rice, braised wild boar ragout, rosemary
Ravioli All’Aragosta
Maine lobster and zucchini stuffed ravioli, and fresh organic tomato sauce.
Ravioli Agli Asparagi
Ricotta and asparagus, stuffed ravioli, and light white sauce.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pumpkin ravioli, butter, and sage.
Bolognese
House-made fettuccine and prime beef meat sauce.
Scampi E Bottarga
Spaghetti, New Zealand langoustines, and bottarga extra virgin olive oil.
Gnocchi Fatti In Casa
Pewee potato homemade Gnocchi with a choice of sauce.
Pappardelle AI Porcini
House-made pappardelle and porcini mushroom sauce.
Amatriciana
Bucatini, guanciale, pecorino, romano, and tomato sauce.
Penne Agli Scampi
Lightly spicy tomato sauce, langoustines
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro Fresco
Spaghetti fresh tomato sauce, basil
Arrabbiata
Spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Spaghetti with fresh Manila clams, EVO and garlic
Pappardelle Alla Quaglia
House made pappardelle, braised quail ragout
Tartufo Nero
Fettuccine, risotto or corn ravioli with truffle sauce and shaved fresh black truffle.
Aragosta
Spaghetti with fresh Maine lobster and cherry tomatoes sauce
Riccio Di Mare
Spaghetti with Sea Urchin
Pappardelle Al Cinghiale
Homemade pappardelle, braised wild boar ragout, rosemary
Paste
Carni
Filetto Di Manzo
Bone-in Prime beef filet mignon, Grilled
Scaloppine Di Vitello
Sauteed veal scaloppini.
Kansas City Steak
28 days dry-aged Prime New York steak, grilled Tuscany style with EVO, garlic, rosemary
Nodino Di Vitello
Grilled bone in Veal Chop
Scottadito
Grilled California lamb chops, with rosemary, garlic, sea salt
Milanese
Bone in pounded and breaded Veal Chop, with arugula and heirloom cherry tomatoes
Spigola
Salt crusted wild caught mediterranean Branzino EVO, lemon
Langostini
New Zealand fresh langoustines grilled, EVO, lemon dressing
Salmone
Grilled wild caught Chinook salmon, lemon and capers sauce
Sogliola
Grilled Dover sole
Pesci
Contorni
Spinaci
Sauteed spinach.
Patate Novelle
Pewee roasted potatoes.
Broccoletti
Sauteed rapini.
Asparagi
Grilled asparagus
Peperoni
Roasted Bell Peppers
75 Ml. Acqua Panna
Still Panna water
75 Ml. Acqua Pellegrino
Sparkling Pellegrino water
Water
Desserts
Tiramisu
Classic home made Tiramisu
Profitteroles
Homemade puff pastries filled with custard cream and topped with chocolate sauce
Panna Cotta
Classic homemade Panna Cotta