Christmas Eve Menu 2006
Cena di Natale 2006

Celebrate Christmas Eve like the Italians with a savory seafood tasting menu - a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Our tasting menu includes 7 different seafood dishes and dessert.

Tasting Menu
First Course

Stuzzichini
Polpettine di Granghio con Composta di Cipolle e Arancia
Crab cake with an onion and orange compote

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Tartara di Tonno su Patatine Croccanti
Ahi tuna tartar served on a crispy potato

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Maccarelli in Carpione
Sweet and sour Spanish mackerel

(a la carte - $10)

Second Course
Insalata ai Frutti di Mare
Assorted seafood dressed with oil, lemon and herbs
Or
Carpaccio di Pesce Spada con Finocchi e Arance
Swordfish carpaccio with fennel and blood orange salad

(a la carte - $16)

Third Course
Lasagnette Bianchi e Neri con Salsa D’Aragosta
Black and white lasagna with lobster sauce
Or
Risotto con Barbabietola Rossa e Guanciale di Rombo
Red beet risotto with braised halibut cheeks

(a la carte - $18)

Fourth Course
Seppia alla Griglia con Rapini All’Aglio
Imported seppia, grilled and served with garlic rapini
Or
Branzino in Padella con Ragu’ di Lenticchi Verdi
Pan roasted Sea Bass with green lentils ragout

(a la carte - $29)

Fifth Course
Cappesante con Caponata alla Siciliana
Jumbo scallops with Sicilian caponata
Or
Orata del Mediterraneo in Crosta di Patate e Vegetali Gratinati
Mediterranean snapper with crispy potato and vegetables

(a la carte - $30)

Dessert

Dolce
Semifreddo al Torrone con Salsa al Caffe
Croquant semifreddo with espresso sauce

Or
Pastiera Napoletana
Wheat and ricotta cheese Neapolitan style cake

Or
Tronco di Natale
Buche de Noel

Or
Budino di Panettone con Salsa al Cioccolato
Panettone bread pudding with chocolate sauce

Or
Gelati e Sorbetti
Homemade ice cream and sorbet

Or
Biscotti Assortiti
Assorted homemade cookies and biscotti

(a la carte - $8)

$78 per person, plus tax and service.

A minimum of 2 guests will be required to order from the Tasting Menu

Catering and Private Parties
For inquires about our private rooms or catering service, please contact our Special Event Coordinator Betty Cardenas at 310-280.6004. Also, visit our web site www.celestinodrago.com for upcoming special events at DRAGO.