Celestino Drago
of DRAGO
Paying homage to his native Sicily with memories of foods and experiences from his youth, Celestino Drago has carved a niche for himself in the highly competitive Los Angeles restaurant market, first as a chef at two of Los Angeles's fine restaurants, Orsini's and Chianti Cucina, and now as a businessman with his own restaurants.
His recipe for success is based upon determination, hard work and the intuition to follow his dream. Since 1991 Celestino Drago has maintained success and popularity at Drago Ristorante in Santa Monica, Il Pastaio of Beverly Hills and Il Pastaio of Pasadena.
2628 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 310.828.1585
DINNER MENU
Antipasti e Insalata
Anatra Affumicata, Insalata di Zucchine al Limone
Thinly Sliced Smoked Duck Breast with Zucchini Salad 9.50
Calamari Ripini, Polenta al Nero di Seppia
Stuffed Calamari served with Squid Ink Polenta, Basil & Tomato Oil12.50
Cappesante, Brodetto di Funghi e Carciofi, Fegato D'Oca
Broiled Scallops, Mushrooms, Artichokes & Duck Liver 13.00
Prosciutto, Salame e Crostini Casarecca Parma Prosciutto
Salami and Country Style Crostini 9.50
Mozzarella di Bufala, Trio di Pomodori, Olio di Basilico e Olive Nere
Buffalo Mozzarella & a Trio of Tomatoes, Basil Oil & Black Olives 9.00
Insalata Primavera
Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Goat Cheese & Baby Greens 8.50
Insalata di Lattughe
Novelle Mixed Baby Green Salad 5.00
Tramenzino di Polenta e Funghi, Fonduta al Formaggio
Sliced Polenta, Mushrooms & Fontina Fondue 9.50
Specialita Siciliane
Polpetti in Unido, Crostini all'Aglio
Baby Octopus Stew, Garlic Toast 9.50
Timballo di Melanzane ai Sapori Isolani
Eggplant Souffle 8.50
Spaghetti alla Bottarga
Spaghetti with Bottarga 16.00
Pasta con le Sarde e Finocchi
Pasta with Fresh Sardines & Fennel (Wild Fennel When Available) 13.00
Involtini di Pesce Spada dello Stretto
Baked Swordfish Rolls, filled with Vegetable Gratin, Mixed Herb Dressing 20.00
Coniglio all Agrodolce
Roasted Rabbit in a Sweet & Sour Sauce 18.50
Maccu
Dried Fava Bean Soup 5.00
Carpacci
Carpaccio di Pesce Spada Afumicato, con Caponata
Smoked Swordfish Carpaccio with Eggplant Caponata 12.00
Carpaccio di Bue e Arogosta
Beef & Lobster Carpaccio 13.00
Salmone e Tonno Marinato, Tagliolini Neri in Insalata
Layered to a Tower Shape, Yellowtail & Smoked Salmon with Vegetables 12.00
Carpaccio di Bue, Insalat di Sedano e Fegato D'oca
Beef Carpaccio, Celery Salad & Foie Gras 12.00
Le Paste
Capelli DÍAgnelo, Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico
Capellini Pasta with Fresh Tomato & Basil 9.50
Spaghetti Al Carptoocio
Seafood Spaghetti for Two, served in an Aluminum Pouch 30.00
Stracci di Grano Saraceno, Code di Gamberi e Tartufo Neri
Whole Wheat Pasta, Rock Shrimp & Black Truffle 14.50
Tagliolini con Pesto alla Trapanese
Tagliolini Pasta with Tomato - Basil Pesto 11.00
Tortelloni di Salmone Affumicato e Patate Peruviane, Salsa Cipolle
Tortelloni struffed with Smoked Salmon & Peruvian Potato, Onion Sauce 13.00
Garganelli al Ragu di Melanzane e Ricotta Salata
Garganelli Pasta with Eggplant & Dry Ricotta Cheese 12.00
Gnocchi di Patate, Pomodoro, Basilico e Mozarella Filante
Potato Gnocchi, Tomato - Basil Sauce with Stringy Mozzarella 11.00
Risotto al Nero di Seppie
Risotto with Seafood & Black Squid Ink 13.00
Risotto al Sugo di Fagiano e Funghi Morelle
Risotto with Pheasant & Morel Mushroom Ragu 14.00
Risotto alle Verdue e Erbe Fini
Risotto with Vegetables & Fine Herbs 12.00
Le Zuppa Minestrone di Verdue Minestrone Soup with Pesto 5.00 Pappa al Pomodoro
Thick Country Style Bread & Tomato Soup 5.00
Piatti Forti
Filetti di Capriolo, Salsa Ciliege e Vino Rosso, Timballo di Polenta
Filet of Venison, Red Wine & Cherry Sauce, Polenta Timbale 23.50
Lombata di Vitello Alla Griglia
Grilled Veal Chop 23.00
Petto di Pollo Ruspante all'Aceto Balsamico e Cipolline
Breast of Free Range Chicken, Balsamic Vinegar Glaze & Baby Onions 17.50
Bistecca all Fiorentine, Peperonata e Patate
Grilled T-Bone Steak 22.00
Costelette D'Agnello, Roasted Garlic Sauce
Lamb, Roasted Garlic Sauce 20.50
Pesce Fresco di Giornata
Fresh Fish of the Day, See Server for Details A/Q
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