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See an Exclusive Preview of the Locanda Menu; Also, 7x7 Gets Firsties on a Mini-Review

The exterior, as it stands, with a piece of the old Ramblas sign intact saying
The exterior, as it stands, with a piece of the old Ramblas sign intact saying “Cocktails.” Photo: Grub Street

It is the Week of Locanda, and everyone’s abuzz, so to speak! The Scoop chats up chef Anthony Strong about how he learned to make Amatriciana (a traditional Roman pasta sauce based on guanciale and tomato). 7x7’s Sara Deseran takes a minute to discuss how restaurants can’t really pull off soft openings anymore (see also our thoughts on this matter), what with all the bloggers and Yelpers clamoring for first dibs on judging a new place. Then she launches into what is essentially a review of the as-yet-unopened restaurant (557 Valencia) based on a friends-and-family dinner she attended on Sunday. Her thoughts: “I didn’t have much to criticize… The ceiling, which is essentially made up of boxes of different shapes, gives you something to look up at.” She loves the grilled halibut collar, and the pizza bianca. Also, she’s relieved to find “there’s not one farm name-drop on the whole menu.” Below, see the full Locanda menu — an exclusive to Grub Street — in all its glory. They open to the public Saturday, and you can start making reservations here. Update: Here’s a look inside the space.

Menu is preliminary and still subject to change. For some explanation about Quinto Quarto and Pizza Bianca see our previous posts here and here. Also note that there will be more pizza bianca (a focaccia-like flatbread) topping options in the future, but they’re opening with just plain and mortadella options.

ANTIPASTI

Insalata Misticanza - Twelve greens, aceto, xvoo - 9

Jewish-style artichoke - 7.75 ea.

“Brodo di Arzilla” - skate wing, ceci, lettuce soup - 9

Poached Egg & Asparagus - bottarga, burro nero - 10.5

Carciofi Crudi - grilled ricotta, wild arugula, avocado - 11

Extra Pizza Bianca - 4
- w/ Fra Mani mortadella - 7


CHARCOAL GRILL & SPECIALS

Grilled Local Halibut Collar - 19

Alaskan True Cod - vignarola, fried capers - 22

Guinea Hen Leg al Spiedo - wilted chicoria - 24

Bavette Steak - radicchio Trevisano - 26

Lamb Scottaditto - anchovy & coriander - 28

PASTA

TONNARELLI CACIO e PEPE - pecorino, black pepper, basta - 14

CASARECCE alla CARBONARA - guanciale, egg, pecorino, black pepper - 17

BUCATINI all’AMATRICIANA - guanciale, tomato, peperoncini, pecorino - 17

FUSILLI - sardine, fennel pollen, currants, breadcrumbs - 17

RADIATORE “PECORA e PECORINO” - lamb ragu, pecorino, mint - 17

LANE - rabbit sugo, dandelion greens, verjus - 18

SPAGHETTI - fava beans and leaves, ricotta salata - 17

VEAL CASONCELLI “alla SALTIMBOCCA” - 17

MEZZASOLE - gulf shrimp, buratta, basil – MP

LASAGNA - luconian sausage – MP


QUINTO QUARTO - piccolo/grande

Nervetti- salsa verde, gaeta olive - 9

Trippa - tomato, mint, and pecorino - 10 / 17

Fried Veal Sweetbreads - and artichokes - 12 / 22

Oxtails alla Vaccinara - 24

CONTORNI 7 each

FAGIOLI con COTICHE

PEAS & PEA SHOOTS “VIGNAROLA”

CARROTS - coriander, grapes

CHARD - garum vinaigrette

SUNCHOKE MANTECATO

DRINKS

APERITIVI

2007 Alice Prosecco di Valdobiaddine, Brut, “Douro” Veneto, Italy 10

2007 “Filanda” Brut Rose Bortolomiol, Lombardia, Italy 13

NV Agrapart “Les Sept Crus”, Champagne, France 19

2007 “Filanda” Brut Rose Bortolomiol, Lombardia, Italy 13

NV Agrapart “Les Sept Crus”, Champagne, France 19

VESPERINO - “Kina”, a hint of Gin, Proseco, Citrus Peel 9


BIANCO
2010 Spot On Cellars Pinot Blanc “Blanc Spot” Mendocino, CA 9
2009 Pieropan Soave, Veneto, Italy 10
2009 Tablas Creek, Vermentino, Paso Robles, CA 12.5
2009 Casale Del Giglio “Satrico” (Chardonnay blend), Lazio, Italy 10
2009 Sheldon, Viognier/Roussane, Sonoma Coast, CA 13
2008 Edi Kante, Malvasia, Carso, Italy 18
2008 Domaine de l’Hermitage Rose, Bandol, France 12

ROSSO
2007 Silene Cesanese, Lazio, Italy 11
2009 Point Conception Pinot Noir, Santa Rita, CA 13
2008 Les Vins de Vienne “Remeage” (Syrah blend), Rhone, France 10
2008 Tintilla Fronton de Oro tinto, Canery Islands 18
2007 Leone Conti, Sangiovese, Emilia Romagna 9
2010 Palmina Dolcetto, Santa Barbara, CA 10
2008 Deux fantome chein, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek 14


ALL COCKTAILS $10
Cocktail list to come


BEVANDE

FRESH GINGER ALE 4
CUCUMBER MINT LIMEADE 4
MEXICAN COCA COLA 4
ARANCIATA or LIMONATA 4
CHINOTTO 4
SANBITTER 4


Locanda - 557 Valencia Street - 415.863.6800 - Opening Saturday, April 30, for dinner - Official website

See an Exclusive Preview of the Locanda Menu; Also, 7x7 Gets Firsties