Escape to Italy this fall during San Diego Restaurant Week at Primavera Ristorante. Located at 932 Orange Ave, Primavera will offer a decadent prix fixe menu Sunday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 30.
Created by Executive Chef Ryan Moore, Primavera’s specialty three-course menu is priced at $50 per person, with additional items available for a supplemental charge.
For starters, guests may choose between carciofi al burro, grilled artichokes hearts with lemon beurre blanc sauce; insalata di pera, Bosch pear, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts, endive and radicchio salad with balsamic reduction herb vinaigrette; or prosciutto e melone, thinly sliced melon with imported prosciutto and Bufala mozzarella. For an additional $3 charge, guests may also choose carpaccio di polpo, thin slices of slow-cooked octopus served with peppers, onions, capers, lime juice and herbs.
![Carpaccio di Polpo](https://coronadotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Primavera-Ristorante_Carpaccio-di-Polpo_PRESS-1024x749.jpg)
Entrée options include the choice between tortellini verdi, spinach and ricotta tortellini with fresh herbs, porcini mushrooms and tomato cream sauce; vitello piccatina al limone, veal medallions with mushrooms, lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce; salmon di vetro, pan-seared King salmon with apple cider glaze and risotto croquettes; or pappardelle alla Bolognese, veal, pork and beef ragu with dried chile oil and mascarpone served atop pappardelle. For an additional $10 charge, guests may also choose filet mignon and grilled shrimp, petite filet mignon served with grilled shrimp wrapped in pancetta and port wine reduction sauce.
![Pappardelle alla Bolognese](https://coronadotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Primavera-Ristorante_Pappardelle-alla-Bolognese-1024x683.jpg)
Dinner will conclude with a choice between Italian chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, strawberry panna cotta or Italian gelato.
Reservations may be made by calling 619.435.0454.
Primavera Ristorante, 932 Orange Ave
www.primavera1st.com
San Diego Restaurant Week