Il Moro Restaurant
$$ · sawtelle japantown la
11400 Olympic Blvd (entrance on Purdue Ave), Los Angeles, CA, 90064 ↗
Soups & Starters
- Tomato Garden Soup ●Roasted heirloom tomatoes velvety soup$19
- Cauliflower SoupFresh Heirloom cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, sweet peas, and cherry tomatoes$19
- BurrataCreamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes, finished with Italian herb oil$25
- Beef MeatballsServed in a tomato and parmesan sauce, with creamy Italian polenta and grilled Ciabatta bread$26
- Polpette Di Salmone ●King salmon croquettes with red cabbage, Italian balsamic drizzle and a blood orange slice$27
- Calamari Fritti ●Fried wild East Coast calamari served with fresh homemade tartare and garlic sauce$29
- Shrimp Scampi ●Four grilled jumbo shrimp, drizzled with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, served over a bed of fresh zucchini noodles$29
Salads
- GiardinoWild arugula, avocado, kale, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onions, jicama in a shallot-red chianti vinegar dressing$22
- CarciofiSliced raw baby artichokes, mixed baby lettuce and shaved parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice$28
- Beet ●Oven cooked yellow and red baby beets, baby frisee lettuce, California goat cheese and walnuts, Hawaiian grilled papaya in a fresh orange Italian extra virgin olive oil dressing$26
- CaesarRomaine lettuce, radicchio, home–baked croutons, Parmesan cheese in a Caesar dressing$22
- GargaWatercress, avocado, roasted pine nuts, parmesan cheese, turnips, tomatoes and italian balsamic lemon dressing$27
Pasta/Risotto
- Capellini ●Fresh Roma tomatoes, Italian extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil$28
- Rigatoni BelmondoItalian pitted olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, basil and melted Italian mozzarella cheese$34
- LasagnaLayers of homemade spinach pasta with meat ragu sauce$34
- Risotto PorciniItalian organic Carnaroli rice, braised Italian Porcini Mushrooms, Amarone wine sauce and Reggiano cheese$38
- Penne MoroSan Marzano tomato sauce, Burrata cheese, basil, and Parmesan$34
- Tagliatelle Bolognese6 hours Bolognese meat ragu sauce$35
- Corn Truffle RavioliHomemade pasta filled with corn in truffle butter and sliced truffle sauce$41
- Spaghetti Lobster E Gamberi Alla DiavolaWild lobster and shrimps, spicy roasted tomatoes, garlic, rucola and shaved 'Rocca' Reggiano cheese$49
Pizzas (Emiliana Style Thin Crust)
- The Queen Margherita ●Fior di latte mozzarella – San Marzano tomatoes –basil$29
- Red DevilFior di latte mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, spicy Calabrese salame$32
Pizzas (Rustica Style Thick Crust)
- Prosciutto Di ParmaFior di latte mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, Prosciutto di Parma, topped with fresh arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese$34
- Wild MushroomWhite sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, caramelized onions, and a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a delicate drizzle of truffle oil$34
Mains
- Mary's Organic Chicken Lemon Piccata ●Chicken breast sautéed in a lemon caper sauce, served with zucchini noodles with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach$39
- Beef Short Ribs Prime BonelessChianti braised -farmers market vegetables$43
- Jidori Grilled ChickenBoneless half Jidory chicken grilled, chicken jus, sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes, fresh heirloom tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cilantro$44
- Cosciotto – Lamb ShankBraised in a California red blend wine, garlic, served with mashed potatoes and farmers market vegetables$41
- Sole Filet ●Sautéed in a lemon caper sauce and served on a bed of sautéed spinach, roasted cherry tomato, sautéed broccolini in 'Rocca' Reggiano cheese$39
- Cioppino ●Wild shrimp, sea scallop, Manila clams, Mediterranean mussels, Branzino, Santa Barbara sweet prawns, in a lobster lightly spicy sauce$56
- BranzinoBranzino filet pan sautéed with cherry tomatoes, basil, Italian olives, roasted garlic spinach and roasted potatoes$44
- King Salmon ●Grilled 'steak style' salmon, served with farmer market vegetables$45
Small Plates (Bar Menu)
- Mediterranean Olives & Herbs ●$6
- Regular Crispy Fries$7
- Garlicky Broccolini ●$8
- Truffle Fries$9
Flat Breads (Bar Menu)
- Mushroom Truffle$18
- Prosciutto & Arugula$18
- Chicken & Caramelized Onions$16
- Pizetta Margherita$16
Crostini Trio Options (Bar Menu)
- Crostini TrioRicotta & Honey; Goat Cheese, Figs & Caramelized Onions; Tomato, Burrata & Prosciutto$12
Chefs Specialties (Bar Menu)
- AranciniItalian rice balls stuffed with imported porcini mushrooms, Reggiano cheese, served with homemade garlic sauce$14
- House-Made MeatballsServed with garlic bread and shaved Reggiano cheese$14
- Boneless Beef Short RibsBraised in Italian red wine, served with Parmesan polenta$17
- Salmon CakesOra King, served with braised red cabbage, balsamic & blood orange citrus-olive oil dressing$15
- Angus Beef SlidersServed with brioche rolls, aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, and garlic sauce$15
Happy Hour Cocktails
- Alt & TonicPathfinder non-alcoholic amaro, fresh lemon & tonic served over ice$9
- CranbelloItalian Limone gin, cranberry & fresh lemon served over ice$12
- Clean SlateWhite rum, simple & fresh lime served up$12
- Noir SpritzVicary dark cherry liqueur & fresh lemon topped with prosecco$12
- MargaritaTequila, Cointreau agave & fresh lime Tajín or salt rim$12