Antipasti ~ Appetizers

*Fresh baked focaccia bread served with your meal

Impepata di Cozze

market season Salt Spring Island mussels (when available) in a white wine & black pepper sauce, served with house-made crostini 17

Carpaccio

thinly sliced beef tenderloin on a bed on arugula, drizzled with a fresh lemon & tarragon extra virgin olive oil dressing & topped with shaved parmigiano 17

Prosciutto e Melone

layered prosciutto di Parma & cantaloupe melon served on fresh arugula ~ a classic al fresco appetizer 17

Polpette in Agrodolce

three tender beef meatballs served with a savoury sweet & sour stew of caramelized onions, dried cranberries & green olives, topped with toasted almonds 17

Insalata e Zuppe ~ Salad & Soup

Zuppa Del Giorno

Please ask your server for the soup of the day 11

Caprese

bocconcini layered with sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh sweet basil pesto & served on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette 17

Caesar

crisp romaine tossed with freshly made croutons, crispy pancetta & capers, dressed with Il Covo house-made dressing & topped with parmigiano cheese 12

Spinaci e Gorgonzola

spinach, candied pecan, gorgonzola cheese & strawberries tossed with a strawberry vinaigrette 16

Insalata Toscana

mixed greens, walnuts, grape tomatoes, black olives, red onion & shaved fennel dressed with extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta cheese 16

Misto Mare

a melody of prawns, calamari, bay scallops, octopus & mussels gently cooked & marinated with lemon juice, olive oil & parsley 18

Primi Piatti ~ Pasta

Spaghetti alla Caprese

spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, basil & fior di latte mozzarella, tossed with fresh roma tomato sauce 22 GF

Lasagne alla Bolognese

fresh pasta layered with besciamella, bolognese sauce & parmigiano topped with mozzarella 23

Cannelloni di Mare

stuffed with ricotta, spinach, crab & lobster, topped with mozzarella & served in a light rosé sauce 27

Spaghetti allo Scoglio

a seafood delight of calamari, mussels, prawns, clams & bay scallops in a light white wine marinara sauce 29 GF

Ravioli al Sugo di Noci

five large ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta in a creamy walnut sauce 24

Rigatoni alla Genovese

veal, onions & herbs slow cooked for 6 hours, finished with a touch of cream 25

Gnocchi

delicate & light potato gnocchi served with your choice of:
• slow cooked bolognese ragu
• creamy gorgonzola & walnuts
• classic Genovese pesto sauce 25

Pappardelle al Funghi

long flat pasta served with a melody of mushrooms in a creamy truffle white wine sauce 25 GF

Linguine alla Puttanesca

olives, capers, garlic & anchovies simmered in a fresh Roma tomato sauce. Spicy & legendary 23 GF

Risotto

classic carnaroli risotto
~please ask for tonight’s chef creation 25

Secondi Piatti ~ From The Land & Sea

Cioppino Livornese

calamari, mussels, prawns, clams & bay scallops simmered in a marinara sauce, served with house-made crostini 33 GF

Stinco d’Agnello

lamb shank slowly braised in a red wine sauce & topped with toasted almonds. Served with seasonal vegetables 32

Anatra all’Arancia

pan seared medium rare duck breast topped with a Grand Marnier orange sauce, served with fregola primavera 32 GF

Tagliata con Gnocchi

sliced grilled AAA sirloin steak topped with a Borolo reduction & served with creamy wild mushroom gnocchi 36

Scaloppine al Marsala

veal scaloppine simmered in a Marsala wine sauce & served with 4 cheese trofie pasta 34

Maiale al Brandy

local pork tenderloin (vegetable grain fed & hormone free) wrapped with prosciutto & topped with a brandy sauce. Served with caramelized apples & vegetables 32 GF

Pesce del Giorno

the freshest catch of the day directly from our ocean, cooked & served to perfection. Please ask your server GF

Tiramisu’

layers of savoiardi finger cookies dipped in espresso & a creamy marsala mascarpone delight 10

Cannoli

3 house-made cannoli pastries stuffed with a sweet citrus ricotta filling & garnished with pistachio or chocolate 10

Affogato

vanilla gelato topped with hot espresso 9.5
* add 1/2oz liqueur 3

Creme Brûlée

classic vanilla orange topped with caramelized sugar 10

Panna Cotta

classic Italian cream pudding topped with berry coulis or chocolate hazelnut sauce 10

Profiteroles

3 house-made cream puffs topped with chocolate sauce & served with whipped cream 10

Mousse al Cioccolato

Belgium chocolate mousse served with whipped cream, raspberry coulis & little cookies 10

Dolce for 2

an array of house-made delectables to share 15

Sorbetto o Gelato

*please ask your server for flavours 8

Red Wine

House Red – Medium-bodied & dry.

Gran Passione Rosso – Veneto, Italy
Juicy rich flavours of blackberry, black cherry & plum with notes of vanilla & oak. Full-bodied & charming

Shiraz Durif 19 Crimes – Victoria, Australia
Deep ruby medium-bodied, flavours of black cherry, raspberry, cassis & chocolate

Pinot Noir Mark West – California, USA
Medium-bodied with aromatic flavours of strawberry, black cherry, vanilla. Wonderfully versatile

Meritage Fort Berens VQA – Lillooet, BC
Silky texture with rich aromas of black currant & Okanagan berries with a robust finish

Malbec Famiglia Bianchi – Argentina
Robust luscious flavours & aromas of plums, cherries & chocolate, smooth silky vanilla finish

Pelaverga – Piedmont, Italy
Light-bodied with intoxicating aromas & flavours of strawberry, raspberry & white pepper. Perfect trattoria wine

Chianti Classico Santa Margherita – Tuscany, Italy
Luscious ruby red, wild berry & spicy notes with an oaky finish

Primitivo Campo Marina – Puglia, Italy
Smooth full bodied, notes of vanilla, chocolate & oak with flavours of red fruits

Merlot Adega on 45th VQA – Osoyoos, BC
Loaded with aromas of blackberry, cherry & plum with notes of vanilla & anise

Cabernet Sauvignon Liberty School – Paso Robles, USA
Velvety ruby-black, flavours of plum, blackberry & black cherry with hints of violets, toasted oak & black pepper

Cagiolo Montepulciano D’Abruzzo– Abruzzo, Italy
Rich full bodied, deep ruby red with notes of ripe berries & flavours of delicate spicy cocoa, vanilla & liquorice

Dionysos Primitivo – Puglia, Italy
Intense ruby red, spicy notes of coffee, pepper & chocolate with flavours of plum, black berry & raspberry

Barolo Terre del Barolo – Piedmont, Italy
This famous Italian wine bursts with lush cherry flavours, earthy bouquet with aromas of violets. Smooth & elegant

Amarone Tedeschi – Trentino, Italy
Toasty & rich with notes of cinnamon, cherry preserves, blackberries & chocolate. Irresistible medium-full bodied wine

Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione – Tuscany, Italy
100% Sangiovese – full-bodied deep ruby red, flavours of red fruits, cherries, spices & vanilla

Tignanello Antinori – Tuscany, Italy
This renowned wine is full-bodied, intense ruby red with intense notes of ripe red fruit, cassis & blackberries with hints of chocolate & licorice

White Wine

House White – Medium-bodied & dry

Sauvignon Blanc Errazuriz – Chile
Bursting with aromas of tropical fruit, green apple & floral notes. Fresh & crisp

Damali Rhubé Lavande – Cobble Hill, BC
Damali rhubarb blended with Cowichan Pinot Gris & a hint of lavender. Well balanced tartness with a smooth dry finish

Pinot Gris Wild Goose VQA – Okanagan Falls, BC
Aromas of peach & pear, flavours of melon & honey, well balanced with earthy spicy undertones

Riesling Leitz Dragonstone – Germany
Medium-bodied with fruit aromas & flavours of peach, pineapple & apples with citrus notes, delicately elegant

Chardonnay Sebastiani Sonoma – California
Lively flavours of green apple, lemon cream, vanilla, oak & a hint of toast. Medium-bodied with lively flavours

A Noble Blend JoieFarm VQA – Naramata, BC
Aromatic & balanced, notes & flavours of guava, honeysuckle & clove with a fresh grapefruit finish

Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita – Trentino, Italy
Fresh & fruity with flavours of green apple & peach. Well balanced with refreshing citrus undertones

Gavi di Gavi Fontanafredda – Piedmont, Italy
Straw-yellow, intense bouquet of vanilla, lemon, bitter apples & lily of the valley. Well balanced & elegant

Donnafugata Anthilia – Sicily, Italy
Crisp & soft with flavourful aromas of peach, pear, creamy lemon zest & light grapefruit

Inama Vin Soave Classico – Verona, Italy
Elegant & refreshing, aromas of elderberry, chamomile & iris, ripe pear flavours with a smooth almond finish

SPARKLING

Moscato d’Asti DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
Light frizzante white wine, aromas of honeysuckle & apricots, softly sweet with flavours of peach & citrus

Prosecco Villa Sandi Il Fresco – Veneto, Italy
Vibrant with aromas of orange & lemon peel with flavours of pear & golden apple, charming & fresh

Ferrari Brut – Trentino, Italy
Flavourful & crisp classic Italian sparkling wine, notes of golden apples, citrus, sage & baked bread

Ca’Del Bosco Franciacorta Brut – Lombardy, Italy
Dry sparkling, aromatic with spicy notes of fresh oregano, flavours of stone fruits, melon & almonds

Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne – France
Medium-full bodied, extra dry with aromas & flavours of apple, pear & brioche