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.   20   GF

Carpaccio

thinly sliced uncooked beef tenderloin on a bed on arugula, drizzled with a fresh lemon & tarragon extra virgin olive oil dressing & topped with shaved parmigiano.   18   GF

Prosciutto e Melone

layered prosciutto di Parma & cantaloupe melon served on fresh arugula ~ a classic al fresco appetizer.   18   GF

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.   18

Insalata e Zuppe ~ Salad & Soup

Zuppa del Giorno

ask your server for the soup of the day.   12

Caprese

bocconcini layered with sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh sweet basil pesto & served on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette.   18   GF

Caesar

crisp romaine tossed with freshly made croutons, crispy pancetta & capers, dressed with Il Covo house-made dressing & topped with parmigiano cheese.   14   GF

Spinaci e Gorgonzola

spinach, candied pecan, gorgonzola cheese & strawberries tossed with a strawberry vinaigrette.   17   GF

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.   17   GF

Misto Mare

a melody of prawns, Humboldt squid, bay scallops, octopus & mussels, olives & cherry tomatoes marinated with lemon juice, olive oil & parsley.   22   GF

Primi Piatti ~ Pasta

Spaghetti alla Caprese

spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, basil & fior di latte mozzarella, tossed with fresh roma tomato sauce.   23   GF

Lasagne alla Bolognese

fresh pasta layered with besciamella, bolognese sauce & parmigiano topped with mozzarella.   25

Cannelloni di mare

stuffed with ricotta, spinach, crab & lobster, topped with mozzarella & served in a light rosé sauce.   30

Spaghetti allo Scoglio

a seafood delight of white fish, mussels, prawns, clams, bay scallops & cherry tomatoes in a white wine aglio & olio sauce.   32   GF

Ravioli Al Sugo Di Noci

ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta in a creamy walnut sauce.   26  

Tagliatelle Alla Genovese

fresh tagliatelle served with slow cooked AAA Angus beef, onions & herbs, finished with a touch of cream.   28   GF

Gnocchi

delicate & light potato gnocchi served with a choice of:
• slow cooked bolognese ragu
• creamy gorgonzola & walnuts
• classic Genovese pesto sauce      27

Pappardelle ai Funghi

long flat pasta served with a melody of mushrooms in a creamy truffle white wine sauce.   27   GF

Linguine alla Puttanesca

olives, capers, garlic & anchovies simmered in a fresh Roma tomato sauce. Spicy & legendary.  25   GF

Risotto

classic carnaroli risotto ~ ask for tonight’s chef creation.   28

Secondi Piatti ~ From The Land & Sea

Cioppino Livornese

white fish, mussels, prawns, clams & bay scallops simmered in a marinara sauce, served with house-made crostini.   35   GF

Stinco d’Agnello

lamb shank slowly braised in a red wine sauce & topped with toasted almonds. Served with polenta & vegetables.   35

MERLUZZO ALL’ACQUA PAZZA

Haida Gwaii lingcod, capers, olives, cherry tomatoes, mussels & potatoes in a fish fumet.   38

Tagliata con Gnocchi

sliced grilled AAA sirloin steak topped with a Barolo reduction & served with creamy wild mushroom gnocchi.   38

Scaloppine al marsala

veal scaloppine simmered in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce & served with 4 cheese trofie pasta.   37

Maiale al Brandy

local pork tenderloin (vegetable grain fed & hormone free) wrapped with prosciutto & topped with a brandy sauce. Served with caramelized apples & vegetables.   34   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.   11

Cannoli

house-made cannoli pastries stuffed with a sweet citrus ricotta filling & garnished with pistachio or chocolate.   11

Affogato

vanilla gelato topped with hot espresso.   10.5   *add 1/2oz liqueur 3

Creme Brûlée

classic vanilla orange topped with caramelized sugar.   11

Panna Cotta

classic Italian cream pudding topped with berry coulis or chocolate hazelnut sauce.   11

Profiteroles

house-made cream puffs topped with chocolate sauce & served with whipped cream.   11

Mousse al Cioccolato

Belgium chocolate mousse served with whipped cream, raspberry coulis & little cookies.   11

Dolce for 2

delectable tastings of selected house-made dolci to share.   16

Sorbetto o Gelato

*please ask your server for flavours.   9

Red Wine

HOUSE RED – medium-bodied & dry.

GRAN PASSIONE ROSSO – Veneto, Italy
full-bodied juicy flavours of blackberry, black cherry & plum, notes of vanilla & oak.

SHIRAZ DURIF 19 CRIMES – Victoria, Australia
deep ruby medium-bodied, flavours of black cherry, raspberry, cassis & chocolate.

PINOT NOIR MARK WEST – Santa Lucia, California
medium-bodied with flavours of strawberry, black cherry, vanilla.

MALBEC FAMIGLIA BIANCHI – Mendoza, Argentina
full, luscious flavours & aromas of plums, cherries & chocolate, smooth silky vanilla finish.

CHIANTI CLASSICO FRESCOBALDI – 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.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON LIBERTY SCHOOL – Paso Robles, California
velvety ruby-black, flavours of plum, blackberry & black cherry, hints of toasted oak & black pepper.

BARBERA D’ALBA BROCCARDO – Piedmont, Italy
inviting aromas of red cherries & leather. Medium-bodied with soft tannins & bright acidity.

MERLOT RUST WINE CO. – Oliver, BC
notes of blackberry, chocolate, wild sage & plum, with a full-bodied finish.

LA VALENTINA SPELT MONTEPULICIANO D’ABRUZZO RISERVA DOC – Abruzzo, Italy
rich ruby red with flavours of blackberry, cocoa and hints of spice. Medium-bodied with a delicious finish.

DIONYSOS PRIMITIVO – Puglia, Italy
ruby red, spicy notes of coffee, chocolate & flavours of plum, blackberry & raspberry.

ROCCHE COSTAMAGNA BAROLO DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
this famous Italian wine bursts with cherry & raspberry flavours, rich bouquet with notes violets. Medium-bodied & elegant.

AMARONE TEDESCHI – Trentino, Italy
toasty & rich with notes of cinnamon, cherry preserves, blackberries & chocolate. Irresistible medium-full-bodied wine.

BRUNO ROCCA BARBARESCO DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
full-bodied intense red with notes of blackberries, wild cherries & plums, hints of flowers & herbs.

CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG – Tuscany, Italy
100% Sangiovese, aromas of blueberry & red fruits, flavours of black cherries & spice. Velvety smooth with a long finish.

TIGNANELLO ANTINORI – Tuscany, Italy
this renowned wine is full-bodied, intense ruby red, notes of ripe red fruit, cassis & blackberries with hints of chocolate & licorice.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA BOLGHERII – Tuscany, Italy
Italy’s most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon based wine & first single wine to be granted its own appellation. Universally regarded as the greatest wine from Italy & one of the most sought after wines in the world.

White Wine

HOUSE WHITE – medium-bodied & dry.

PINOT GRIS WILD GOOSE VQA – Okanagan Falls, BC
aromas of peach & pear, flavours of melon & honey, well balanced with earthy, spicy undertones.

ROSÉ JOIEFARM VQA – Naramata, BC
notes of strawberry & cherry with a blast of raspberry. Medium-bodied, finishing crisp & clean.

A NOBLE BLEND JOIEFARM VQA – Naramata, BC
aromatic & balanced, notes & flavours of guava, honeysuckle & clove, fresh grapefruit finish.

PINOT GRIGIO SANTA MARGHERITA – Trentino, Italy
fresh & fruity, flavours of green apple & peach. Well balanced with refreshing citrus undertones.

SAUVIGNON BLANC CAPELLA CLOS DU SOLEIL – Similkameen Valley, BC
aromas of grapefruit & lemon, followed by rich pear & pineapple on the palate.

CHARDONNAY SEBASTIANI – Sonoma, California
lively flavours of green apple, lemon cream, vanilla, oak & a hint of toast. Medium-bodied.

LUGANA TOMMASI – Lugana, Italy
fruity & fragrant on the nose, followed by fresh minerality & hints of almond.

DONNAFUGATA ANTHILIA – Sicily, Italy
crisp & soft with flavourful aromas of peach, pear, creamy lemon zest & light grapefruit.

VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO SUPERIORE – Marche, Italy
aromas of white stone fruit & almond with notes of peach & a hint of lemon drop. Intense & savoury.

VIGNETI DI FOSCARINO SOAVE CLASSICO DOCG – Veneto, Italy
full & refreshing, honeyed aromas of elderberry, chamomile & iris. Rich flavours of peach & apple 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 – Champagne, France
medium-full-bodied, extra dry with aromas & flavours of apple, pear & brioche.