Il Sole is now reopen with the help of The Hills supporting player, Trousdale partner, and celebrity selector Brent Bolthouse, along with the venue’s owners, music manager and Graffiti Bridge producer Arnold Stiefel and Hollywood Bowl booker Andy Hewitt. All three shared the job of redesigning the space with the intent of making the West Hollywood romantic look a little cooler and have added tufted banquettes and a pressed tin ceiling among the cosmetic changes, while chef Issac Rivera has added more regional Italian antipasti and pasta plates to the restaurant’s menu. A special menu of daily crudo offerings will also be available, along with imported Dover sole, Maine lobster in homemade ravioli, spaghetti with Tuscan ragu, and zuppa di vongole, while mainstays like a New York steak Robespierre are still served. Check out Rivera’s full new menu below at Il Sole.
Il Sole, 8741 W. Sunset Blvd.West Hollywood. 310-657-1182.
MENU
LE ZUPPE
Pasta e Fagioli
Tuscan-style Canellini bean soup $9
Pappa al Pomodoro
Tomato-Bread Soup with Garlic, Basil & Dry Ricotta $9
ANTIPASTI
Il Sole Rosso
Prosciutto with Marinated Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Goat Cheese, Olives and Tomato Basil Bruschetta $18
Carpaccio di Manzo con Rucola e Parmigiano
Thinly sliced Prime Beef Tenderloin
With Shaved Arugula and Parmesan Cheese $21
Zuppa di Vongole
Manila Clams sautéed with White Wine, Garlic and Olive Oil $16
Burrata con Pomodori e Rucola
Creamy Burrata with Tomato, Arugula, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil $13
Parmigiana di Melanzane alla Napoletana
Eggplant Parmigiana “Napoli Style,” with Tomato Sauce, Basil and Mozzarella $13
INSALATE
La Misticanza
Baby Mixed Greens With Vine Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar $12
Insalata di Cesare
Classic Cesar Salad with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese $14
Il Caprino
Baby Mixed Greens, Sliced Apples and Pine Nuts
with Goat Cheese Crostini in a Hazelnut Oil and Raspberry Dressing $14
Insalata di Barbabietole con Noci e Formaggio di Capra
Red Beets with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in a Vinaigrette Dressing $14
Indivia e Rucola con Formaggio Danese e Balsamico
Belgian Endive, Arugula, Carmelized Pecans and Blue Cheese with Balsamic Dressing $14
Insalata di Carciofi
Artichokes, Arugula and Shaved Parmesan with Olive Oil & Lemon $14
Insalata Tricolore con Parmigano
Endive, Arugula and Radicchio salad in a Lemon Dressing with Parmesan Cheese $12
Insalata Primavera
Roasted Baby Golden Beets with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mache Lettuce in Yogurt Poppy Seed Dressing and Parmesan Frico $12
RISOTTO
Ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Onions $25
Risotto di Verdure
Risotto in Vegetable Stock with Asparagus, Zucchini, Roasted Carrots, Onions and Celery $22
LA PASTA
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Italian Parsley $17
Penne al Pomodoro
Penne in a Tomato Sauce with Basil and Parmesan Cheese $17
Penne alla Vodka
Penne with Prosciutto Ham, Vodka, Tomato-Cream Sauce and Parmesan Cheese $21
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino
Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Crushed Red Peppers $17
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Linguini with Shrimp, Squid, Mussels, Clams and Scallops in a light Tomato Sauce with Garlic $28
Linguine Scampi
Linguini with Langoustines, Garlic and Herbs with a light and spicy Tomato sauce $30
Ravioli di Spinaci con Burro e Salvia
Homemade Spinach and Ricotta filled Ravioli served in a Sage, Butter and Parmesan Sauce $20
Ravioli all’Aragosta
Homemade Maine Lobster filled Ravioli served in a Lobster Butter Sauce $27
Polpette alla Casalinga
Homemade Meatballs with Italian Sausage, Veal and Chicken served with a Pomodoro Sauce and Spaghetti with Butter $25
Spaghetti con Ragu’ di Carne alla Toscana
Classic Spaghetti with Meat Ragu Tuscan Style served in a Pomodoro Sauce $21
Gnocchi agli Asparagi
Large homemade Asparagus Gnocchi in a Butter Sage Sauce $21
Lasagna Tre Formaggi con Ragu Bolognese
Seven layers of homemade Spinach Pasta with Béchamel Sauce, Ricotta, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese, with Bolognese Ragu $24
Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero
Homemade Tagliolini in Butter and Sage with shaved Black Truffles from Molise $ 59
PESCE
Sogliola Arrostita al Burro e Linguine
Imported “Dover Sole” oven roasted and served with a Lemon Sauce $42
Branzino Al Forno con Salsa di Pomodoro con Basilico e Vino Bianco
Baked Mediterranean Sea Bass served with a White Wine, Basil and Spicy Tomato sauce $31
Salmone Scozzese alla Piastra
Pan seared Scottish Salmon with a Lemon Butter Sauce $34
Spigola Cilena al Limone e Capperi
Pan seared Chilean Sea Bass with a Lemon, Caper Sauce $39
CARNE E POLLO
Pollo Montecristo agli Spicchi d’Aglio
Free-Range Breast of Chicken sautéed with Herbs, Garlic, White Wine and Butter $26
Pollo alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodori
Free-Range Breast of Chicken, pounded thin, breaded and sautéed, served with Arugula and Vine Tomatoes $27
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Free-Range Breast of Chicken, pounded thin, breaded and sautéed, served with Tomato Sauce Mozzarella Cheese and Basil $28
Tagliata New Yorkese “Robespierre”
Thinly sliced Dry Aged, Prime New York Steak served with Arugula and Roasted Potatoes $29
Bistecca “New York” Stagionata alla Piastra
16oz Dry Aged, Prime New York Steak pan seared and served with Extra Virgin Olive Oil $47
Filetto di Manzo
Wet Aged - Prime Filet Mignon pan seared with Demi Glace Sauce $39
Vitello alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodori
Rack of Veal pounded thin, breaded and sautéed served with Arugula and Vine Tomatoes $42
Carré d’ Agnello alla Piastra con Erbe
Pan seared Colorado Lamb Chops with Mediterranean Herbs $48
Costoletta di Vitello
16oz Dutch Valley Veal Chop, pan seared with Demi Glace Sauce $42
ALL OUR MEATS AND POULTRY ARE HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC FREE
