Experience the flavors of Italy without leaving Laguna Beach. Chef Erik De Marchi has crafted a four-course tasting menu that celebrates the soul of authentic Italian cuisine — from delicate antipasti and handmade pastas to masterfully prepared mains and decadent desserts.

Each dish is inspired by the culinary treasures you’d find traveling through Italy’s most beloved regions — a journey through tradition, technique, and taste. Chef Erik invites you to savor the essence of Italy, thoughtfully brought to life in every course.

Four courses | $75 per guest

Antipasti • Pasta • Main Course • Dessert

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OLIVER’S TASTING MENU RESERVATIONS

Reservation Policy

A $25 deposit per guest is required to secure your reservation. This amount will be applied toward the $75 tasting menu total. The remaining balance and 20% gratuity will be due at the restaurant upon checkout

Tasting Menu | January

Antipasti

Please choose one of the following options

Crostini Misti

fresh burrata & prosciutto Porcini & shintaku with fontina cheese 

or

Homemade Passatelli: Chef Erik Traditional home town soup

Homemade dumplings made with bread , eggs , nutmeg, parmigiano cheese & lemon zest served in a vegetable broth 

Primi

Please choose one of the following options

Risotto alla Carbonar

Carnaroli Risotto carbonara style 

or

Homemade Black Squid Tagliolini

With shrimp & calamari in white wine sauce 

or

Homemade Tagliatelle alla Napoletana

Pomodoro , cherry tomato, ,shallots, Ricotta & basil 

Secondi 

Please choose one of the following options

7 oz Pork Tomahawk

Sliced served with mustard & apple sauce 

or

Mediterranean Sea Bass Filet

In lemon & Capers sauce 

    Dolci 

Please choose one of the following options

  Zabaione al Caffe 

Egg yolks, sugar, marsala wine whisked over heat. Then fold in double cream

or

Profitterolo

Puff pastries, pastry cream, warm chocolate ganache