Drago Ristorante

2628 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90403

Scorpacciata

At Drago Santa Monica

In Italy, Scorpacciata is defined as consuming large amounts of local ingredients while in season.  Drago is pleased to be teaming up with Inner Gardens for One Night Only special event, hosting a unique dinner menu using only the finest local meats and produce.  Renowned guest Chef Jeremy Strubel and Inner Gardens Founder Brandon D’Imperio, join Drago on Monday, June 27^th, 2011 in showcasing the rich flavors of Italy while supporting local farming. 

For this exceptional event, cocktail pairings will be designed using the same local ingredients as the menu, complimenting each other in only the finest and freshest fashion.  Seating will be offered from 6pm – 10pm.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 310-828-1585

Scorpacciata Menu

Tuna Crudo

Lemon misto oil, pickled sultanas, toasted pine nuts, caramelized shallots

Beet Caramelle

Chioggia beets and greens, smoked raw milk ricotta, toasted hazelnuts and aged balsamic

Pan Seared Branzino

Young fennel puree, crispy baby artichokes, preserved orange and taggiasca olive gremolata

Chai Spiced Duck

Seared breast and red wine braised leg, baby parsnips, apricot mustarda, vin santo

Cherry Dolce

Rainier and Bing cherries, almonds, olive oil mousse, black pepper ice cream

Five courses - $65

Cocktail pairings - $25

Chef Owner: Celestino Drago     Executive Chef: Evan Gotanda

Father's Day at Drago Ristorante

Drago Ristorante

2628 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90403

RSVP: 310-828-1585

www.celestinodrago.com

Festa Della Mamma - Mother's Day Menu

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

$59 per person

Add Wine Pairings for an additional $30 per person

chef/owner: celestino drago

executive chef: evan gotanda

insalata di vegetali

market baby vegetables, white balsamic vinaigrette

wine: col de’ salici, extra dry -prosecco, veneto 2009

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zucca alla chitarra

young squash chitarra, squash blossoms, baby crookneck squash

wine: schramsberg, blanc de blancs, napa valley 2007

risotto di carota

carrot risotto, baby carrot and spring garlic salad

wine: caulino falanghina, michele alois vineyards, campania 2009

storione scottato

pan seared sturgeon, romanesco florets, caviar cream

wine: feudi della medusa, vermentino, sardegna, 2007

vitello arrosto

oven roasted veal loin, english peas, mushroom ragout, truffle sauce

wine: la fenice, barolo, tenimenti famiglia cavallero, piedmonte 2004

crostata di fragole

warm wild strawberry tart, balsamic gelato

wine: montaribaldi, moscato d’asti, piedmonte 2008

This Weekend Only...Drago Ristorante Invites to Join Us for a Very Special Valentines Dinner!

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Book your holiday party at Drago Ristorante today!

For more information, please call 310.828.1585 or contact jsternberg@celestinodrago.com

Drago Ristorante Celebrates Annual dineLA Restaurant Week(s)


From January 25th-30th and February 1st-6th, 2009 these menus will make you appreciate once again how sweet it is to be a foodie in Los Angeles. Come sample our three course prix-fixe meals at very special prices.
Call today for reservations 310.828.1585 or click here !

LUNCH
Three Course Menu - $28

First Course
Primavera Salad - Grilled eggplant, goat cheese, roasted bell peppers with
balsamic dressing
Or
Grilled Calamari with Sicilian caponata
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Main Course
Pumpkin tortelloni with sage cream sauce

Or
Petrali Sole, fava beans, lemon and garlic broth
Or
Roasted breast of chicken, rapini, potatoes and mustard sauce
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Dolce
Cold lemon soufflé
Or
Sorbetto or Gelati
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DINNER
Three Course Menu - $44

First Course
Primavera Salad - Grilled eggplant, goat cheese, roasted bell peppers,
balsamic dressing
Or
Burratini
Layers of diced heirloom tomato, avocado, burrata cheese served in a martini glass with micro purple basil, balsamic and olive oil drizzle
Or
Beef Carpaccio, summer truffle, frisee, pear and Parmesan salad
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Main Course
Roasted Quail stuffed with sausage, grilled polenta, sage and prosciutto sauce
Or
Seafood Spaghetti
Or
New Zealand roasted rack of lamb, mint sauce and eggplant timbale
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Dolce
Cold Lemon Soufflé
Or
Sorbetto or Gelati

A Note From Gary Fishman at Wally's Wine About the Seghesio Wine Dinner at Drago

"It was a fabulous dinner, and the evening unfolded beautifully. A splendid collision of super wines and fantastic food! Total attendance was about 70 persons. We had a tremendous response to the wines: 18 different orders totaling nearly 200 bottles of wine were sold at the dinner! Sorry to say we did not take any photos of the dinner. Darn! I can report that there were lots of smiling faces, and that the crowd lingered happily over their coffee and cappuccino. Great to be able to introduce Celestino to the group. Pete and Cathy Seghesio were thrilled with the way the affair was handled. Being in the business for 30 years now, I am pleased to report the Drago/Seghesio Dinner was as flawless an evening as I have ever experienced. My wife and I have been smitten with Celestino and his cooking since he got off the boat in the early 1980s and we tasted the duck ragu over parpadella pasta he prepared when he had his first chef job at a little lean-to off Third Street in West Hollywood by the Beverly Center. He couldn’t speak much English then, but he certainly spoke our language when it came to food! We value his friendship, and are thrilled he and his family have been so successful in our part of the world…."

Regards,

Gary

Watch a video taped interview with Celestino at Drago Ristorante in Santa Monica!

Drago’s Traditional Italian Christmas Eve Menu Specials

Please call today for more information and reservations. Space will be limited - 310.828.1585

Giacomino, Tanino, Calogero
& Celestino Drago
Four Great Chefs


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Drago Ristorante
Wine Pairing Dinner
Tuesday, October 2nd 2007 at 7:00 pm

Menu

Hors D’oeuvres

Ahi Tuna Tartar on Potato Chips

Arancini di Riso - Arborio Rice Cones Filled with Mozzarella, Peas and Meat Ragu

Wine: Prosecco, Ca` di Pietra

First Course

Jumbo Shrimp and Truffle Polenta

Wine: 2005 Vermentino di Sardegna "Sardus Paters"

Second Course

Home made Cavatelli with Venison Ragu’ and Porcini Mushroom Sauce

Wine: 2003 Barbera D’Asti "Convento Cappuccini"

Third Course

Wild Boar Tenderloin, Red Wine and Figs Sauce

Wines: 2001 Cruina Ripasso "Provolo"

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2001 Fattoria Vecelliera "Castellaccio"

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Tart, Vanilla Sauce and Raspberry sorbet

Wine: 2006 Bracchetto D’Aqui "Convento Cappuccini"

Cost: $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited. Please call for reservations today at 310.828.1585