Emilio's Ristorante
324 West Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 966 4426
Fax: (805) 962 2011
Serving Dinner Nightly: 5:30-10:00
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Proprietors
Michael & Kim Depaola

 
Enjoy superb quality Mediterranean cuisine and European atmosphere with the utmost professional service available in Central California. 
Emilio's Papavero Vineyard & Organic Farm provides much of the produce and local wine available on the seasonal menu.
 


Emilio's
offers a wide range of Italian, California and local wines, premium liquor, fine apertifs and imported grappas.
 


"It feels like Italy" at this "winner"...many rate this "the first stop in sb" for "uniformly delicious" fare and "nice sidewalk dining"; a "very friendly staff" enhances the "exceptional" experience; dinner only.

Zagat Restaurant Survey, 1999
 

Emilio's Sample Evening Menu
(Entrees and prices may vary and change throughout the seasons)

Starters
Goat Cheese and Tomato Fondutta
roasted tomato sauce and goat cheese served with grilled Tuscan bread topped with olive tapenade

Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli
with brown butter, sage and walnuts

Steamed Mussels and Clams
with sautéed leeks and parsley in a spicy white wine garlic sauce

Pizza
Classico Di Napoli
tomato sauce, mozzarella, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and basil

Thin Crusted Smoked Salmon
with capers, crème fraiche, red onions and chives
$12.50

Pastas
Hand Made Potato Gnocchi
sautéed shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, baby lima beans, roasted garlic, herbs, lobster broth and truffle butter

Fettuccini and Grilled Chicken
pesto, sundried tomato, olives, pinenuts and fresh tomato

Penne Rigate Alla Siciliana
fried capers, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, basil, chili flakes and extra virgin olive oil (spicy)


Main Courses
Pork Loin
with black truffle potato puree, sautéed spinach, dried apricot and sherry compote and whole grain mustard sauce

Oscar's Paella
assorted fresh fish, mussels, manila clams, rock shrimp, roasted chicken, spicy sausage, saffron rice and fish fumet.

Grilled Prawns
creamy gorgonzola polenta, grilled asparagus and sautéed spinach with tomato marmalade and balsamic syrup

Crispy Vegetarian Roll

portobello mushroom and truffle sweet pea puree wrapped in rice paper on whipped potato with braised spinach and curry sauce


Please Note:
Menu items are seasonal.  All subject to change depending on the time of  year.


AND, don't forget to ask about our 
Desserts--Crème Brulee ,Tiramisu Pyramid..and more...
Also, After Dinner Cordials Available.

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