La Balena Prices in Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Hours of Operation
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Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.
Restaurant Menu
| A N T I P A S T I |
| Prosciutto Toscano | $12.00 |
daily selection of housemade & imported cured meats
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| Bruschetta |
burrata with olive oil & sea salt -or- chicken liver toscano with gorgonzola
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| Trippa alla Fiorentina | $12.00 |
tripe with braised tomato, mint, chili & pecorino Romano
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| Polpettine | $12.00 |
beef & pork meatballs with braised tomato & ricotta salata
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| Polpo Grigliato | $21.00 |
grilled octopus & white bean purée, chicories, chili oil & lemon
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| Osseo Puttanesca | $15.00 |
bone marrow, braised tomato, capers, olives, anchovy & taleggio
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| Cavolfiore Fritto | $12.00 |
fried cauliflower, pine nuts, currants & chili
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| I N S A L A T E e Z U P P A |
| salads and soup |
| Insalata della Serata | $12.00 |
butter lettuce, chianti vinaigrette & pecorino sardo
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| Insalata Gemma | $12.00 |
little gems, spring onion, radish, oil cured olives & gorgonzola vinaigrette
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| Ribollita | $10.00 |
white beans, cavolo nero, torn bread & parmesan
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| Cicoria | $12.00 |
chicory, walnuts, pecorino & chianti vinaigrette
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| P R I M I d e l l a C A S A |
| hand-crafted fresh pasta made from scratch daily |
| Spaghetti Neri | $25.00 |
mussels, clams, pancetta, calabrian chili acqua pazza & breadcrumbs
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| Gnocchi di Ricotta | $25.00 |
rustic beef & pork bolognese
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| Pappardelle alle Erbe | $23.00 |
wild boar pancetta sugo
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| Vegetariana |
additional vegetarian or vegan pasta available upon request
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| Chestnut Spaghetti |
hedgehog, maitake & trumpet mushrooms with housemade chestnut flour pasta
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| Ziti |
veal cheek cacio e pepe
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| S E C O N D I |
| main course $28-35 |
| Pollo Fritto (Sunday & Tuesday - limited availability) |
fried arborio crusted half a fogline farm organic chicken
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| Osso Buco |
orange & olive braised pork osso buco with pine nut gremolata
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| Bistecca |
marinated steak with crispy potatoes
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| Pesce del Giorno |
whole roasted or grilled daily fish special
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| C O N T O R N I |
| crispy potatoes with aioli | $8.00 |
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| creamy polenta with parmigiano | $8.00 |
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| broccolini & kale with chili & lemon | $8.00 |
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| baby lettuce & balsamic | $8.00 |
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| P R A N Z O (lunch) |
| Prosciutto Toscano | $10.00 |
daily selection of Italian cured meats & cheese with orange marmellata
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| Bruschetta | $10.00 |
toasted bread with burrata & sea salt or chicken liver toscano with gorgonzola
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| Insalata del Chianti | $8.00 |
baby lettuce, chianti vinaigrette & pecorino romano
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| Insalata Gemma | $8.00 |
little gems, olives, radish & gorgonzola vinaigrette
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| Zuppa del Giorno | $8.00 |
soup of the day
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| Polpettine | $12.00 |
beef & pork meatballs with braised tomato
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| Trippa Toscana | $10.00 |
tripe with braised tomato, chili & pecorino
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| Polpo Grigliato | $18.00 |
grilled octopus, potatoes, anchovy aioli, lemon, parsley & olive oil
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| Panino con Salumi | $12.00 |
mortadella, prosciutto & burrata
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| Panino del Contadino | $12.00 |
shredded pork, braised tomato & ricotta salata sandwich with potatoes or salad
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| Panino Vegetariano | $12.00 |
apple, onion & grilled taleggio
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| Frittata del Giorno | $16.00 |
daily fritatta special
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| Polenta | $16.00 |
white beans, braised tomato, greens & pecorino
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| Bucatini | $16.00 |
braised tomato & kale
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| Lasagnette | $16.00 |
rustic bolognese besciamella & parmesan 16
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| Bistecca | $21.00 |
marinated steak with potatoes & mostarda
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| Pesce del Giorno |
daily fish special
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* Disclaimer: Information shown on the website may not cover recent changes. For current price and menu information, please contact the restaurant directly.
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