Lucente Cucina is a modern Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar inspired by the Italian Riviera, offering refined dining with a relaxed California spirit.

Our Menu

CICCHETTI INSALATA DINNER DOLCE SIPS

Cicchetti / Shareables

Warm Marinated Olives

Local olives, citrus and spice marinade, garlic

$24

Salumi

Prosciutto, speck, house cured bresaola, copa, marinated olives, gorgonzola, Humboldt Fog, pickled vegetables, rosemary honey, grilled focaccia

$24

$16

Crudo

Sliced raw sea bass, citrus vinaigrette, olive oil, grapefruit, orange, mint apple salsa

$16

$18

Carpaccio

Cured and shaved beef tenderloin, lemon aioli, basil oil, mozzarella, arugula frisee salad, black pepper, shaved parmigiano reggiano

$18

$14

Grilled Artichoke

Lemon aioli, house breadcrumbs, coastal herbs, local Meyer lemon olive oil

$14

$16

Bolognese & Polenta

Traditional meat ragu on crispy polenta rounds, parmesan reggiano, fried sage leaves

$16

$18

Steak Crostini

Herb marinated and sliced flat iron steak on crispy crostini, drizzled with aged balsamic and gorgonzola sauce, roasted grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, crispy basil leaves

$18

$17

Citrus Butter Prawns

Prosecco butter poached jumbo prawns, caper aioli, fennel, grapefruit, sweet cucumber, dill oil

$17

$16

Wild Mushroom Arancini

Crispy fried balls of risotto filled with wild mushrooms, mozzarella, smoked parmesan, crispy leeks, mushroom confit, eight-hour marinara

$16

Fontina Sliders

Four grilled beef patties, fontina, arugula, roasted tomato agrodolce, lemon aioli

$16

$14

Mozzarella Fritto

Fresh mozzarella, day old breadcrumbs, chili, pecorino romano, garlic, oregano, eight-hour marinara, basil

$14

$16

Chicken Fritto

Crispy fried chicken wings, mint gremolata, aged balsamic, burnt lemon, coastal herbs, lemon aioli

$16

$20

Fritto Misto

Merluzzo, shrimp, broccolini, fennel, squash, lemon, Calabrian chili marinara, citrus aioli

$20

$16

Pistachio Gnocchi

Ricotta potato dumpling, speck, pistachio cream pesto, grana padano

$16

Pevaron Gnocchi

Ricotta potato dumpling, shrimp, ricotta salata, romesco sauce, tomato, arugula

$16

Sourdough Flatbreads

$18

Margherita

Basil, mozzarella, olive oil, pomodoro sauce

$18

$19

Bianco

Prosciutto, wild mushroom, grana padano, arugula, garlic herb oil

$19

$20

Calabrese

Spicy sausage, mozzarella, chili, gorgonzola, lemon, pomodoro sauce

$20

$22

Gamba

Shrimp, fontina, garlic confit, chili, lemon, romesco sauce, olive oil

$22

Insalata

$20

Ceaser Salad

Baby gem romaine, shaved radicchio, garlic parmesan crostini, anchovy breadcrumbs, signature Caesar dressing

$20

$22

Insalata Pere

Roasted pears, arugula, shaved radicchio, frisee, red grapes, gorgonzola, pecan, pomegranate dressing

$22

$24

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese

Roasted beet medley, arugula, almond, mint, basil, Humboldt Fog, red onion, cherry balsamic vinaigrette

$24

add grilled herb chicken

add Chinook salmon

$10

add grilled flat iron steak

$10

Zuppa

$13

Cioppino

Merluzzo, shrimp, Dungeness crab, spicy tomato broth, house focaccia, italian parsley, olive oil

$13

$11

Toscana

Spicy sausage, kale, cannellini beans, creamy fennel broth, bacon lardons, parmesan reggiano

$11

Pasta

$24

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Three meat ragu, fried carrot, basil oil, parmigiano reggiano, handmade tagliatelle pasta

$24

$23

Bucatini Carbonara

Pancetta, garden peas, egg yolk &pecorino romano, anchovy breadcrumbs, grilled focaccia, chives, bucatini pasta

$23

$24

Pappardelle al Limone e Prosciutto

Handmade pappardelle, crispy prosciutto, preserved lemon, farmer’s cheese, shallot, white wine, pecorino romano, chive, olive oil

$24

$26

Pappardelle al Brasato

Handmade pappardelle, red wine braised short rib, roasted san marzano, pancetta soffritto, coastal herbs, parmigiano reggiano, basil oil

$26

$24

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Roasted butternut squash and ricotta ravioli, whipped ricotta, charred scallion, calabrian chili honey, toasted hazelnut

$24

Mains

$24

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Wild mushroom, mozzarella, smoked parmesan, chive, mushroom confit, crispy leeks, chive oil

$24

$34

Chinook Salmon

Seared chinook salmon filet, cannellini beans, roasted kale, pancetta, coastal herbed cream, preserved lemon

$34

$38

Mediterranean Sea Bass

Sea bass filet, grilled peppers & honey, shallot risotto, crispy leeks, lemon vinaigrette

$38

16oz Ribeye

Sea salt, salsa verde, olive oil, aged balsamic, herb roasted potato, grilled broccolini, peppers

$28

Chicken Saltimbocca

Roasted chicken, crispy prosciutto, fried sage leaves, sage butter pan sauce, herb roasted potatoes & broccolini

$28

$20

Fontina Burger

8oz grilled patty, fontina, arugula, crispy leeks, roasted tomato agrodolce, lemon aioli, shoestring fries

$20

DOLCE

Gelato

Pistachio, vanilla or chocolate

$12

Espresso Panna Cotta

Chocolate shavings, whipped vanilla crème anglaise, chocolate covered espresso beans

$12

Olive Oil Cake

Orange rosemary syrup, pistachio brittle, vanilla chantilly

$12

$14

Dark Chocolate Torta

Flourless dark chocolate cake, olive oil, sea salt, mascarpone, rum, cocoa

$14

Cocktails

$16

Lucente Spritz

Prosecco, blood orange aperitivo, and a splash of sparkling citrus with a fresh orange peel. Bright, crisp, and perfect for starting the evening.

$16

$17

Amalfi Coast

Gin, lemon, basil, and a touch of elderflower shaken bright and served over ice. Fresh, aromatic, and quietly elegant.

$17

$18

Golden Hour

Bourbon stirred with honey, toasted almond, and orange bitters. Warm, round, and smooth as the last light of day.

$18

$17

Sicilian Sunset

Tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a whisper of rosemary with a lightly salted rim. Vibrant, herbal, and refreshing.

$17

$18

Garden Negroni

Gin, sweet vermouth, and Italian bitter with a subtle infusion of thyme and citrus peel. A classic with a soft herbal lift.

$18

$16

Capri Cooler

Vodka, cucumber, lemon, and sparkling water with a hint of mint. Clean, light, and endlessly drinkable.

$16

$19

Fig & Fire

Aged rum, black mission fig, lime, and a dash of smoked cinnamon bitters. Deep, slightly smoky, and layered.

$19

$18

Midnight Espresso

Vodka, cold brew espresso, and dark cacao with a silky foam finish. Rich, bold, and perfect after dinner.

$18

$16

Coastal Paloma

Blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, and sparkling soda with a touch of sea salt. Bright and refreshing with a coastal edge.

$16

$18

Tuscan Orchard

Apple brandy, lemon, honey, and sage shaken and served chilled. Soft orchard fruit with an herbal finish.

$18

Zero-Proof

$10

Citrus Garden Fizz

Fresh lemon, cucumber, basil, and sparkling water with a touch of honey. Bright, herbal, and refreshing.

$10

Sunrise Spritz

Blood orange, pineapple, and lime shaken with a splash of soda for a vibrant citrus finish.

$10