Italian Dinner in Santa Rosa
For an Italian dinner in Santa Rosa, our menu is built around handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and fresh seafood — served from 5 PM six nights a week (closed Tuesdays), in the heart of downtown.
Gluten-free and vegan pasta are available on request. Our kitchen is shared, so we can’t guarantee that any dish is allergen-free — see our Allergen & Dietary Notice. Menu and prices are subject to change.
Antipasti Freddi
Oysters on the Half Shell
$4.25Rotating coast varieties, seasonal mignonette
Carpaccio di Gamberi Rosso (Shrimp)
$22Sicilian chili, passion vinaigrette, avocado puree, croutons, arugula
Beef Carpaccio
$22Sicilian chili, truffle vinaigrette, croutons, dijonnaise, arugula
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$15Homemade focaccia (3 pcs), Sicilian chili oil, fresh basil, parmigiano
Capriciano Graze Platter
$27Chef's 3 cheeses, prosciutto, mostarda di frutta, toasted bread
Antipasti Caldi
Zuppa della Toscana
$14Italian sausage, White Beans, Tuscan kale, potato, cream broth, Parmigiano
Focaccia & Bagna Cauda
$6Rustic loaf, warm anchovy butter
Calamari Fritti
$20Ocean catch calamari, lightly breaded & fried, zucchini, spicy aioli, lemon
Mamma Eleni's Meatballs
$19House-blend beef & pork, tomato ragu, Parmigiano, pomme puree
Grilled Octopus
$24Warm grilled octopus, tomato caper sauce, lemon, crushed potatoes, arugula
Insalate
Caesar Salad
$16Romaine, crotons, parmigiano, caesar dressing
Burrata Salad
$19Baby arugula, grilled seasonal fruit, heirloom tomato, basil, pistachio, aged balsamic
La Barbabietola Rossa
$18Beetroot, goat cheese, honey, walnuts, arugula, aged balsamic
Capriciano Salad
$17Romaine, baby kale, strawberry, shaved vegetables, lemon dressing, croutons, Parmigiano
Pizze Firewood Oven
Margherita
$24San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
Funghi & Salsicce
$26Cream sauce, San Marzano tomatoes, Wild mushrooms, Italian sausage, fontina, arugula
Pizza Capriciano
$27Garlic cream sauce, seasonal vegetables, pesto, ricotta, pecorino, Parmigiano, shrimp, pancetta, black pepper
Pasta
Penne Rigate al Pomodoro
$14San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, EVOO, parmigiano
Ravioli al Limone
$28Mushroom, caper, parsley, lemon cream Parmigiano sauce
Spaghetti con Gamberi e Vongole
$30Clams, shrimp, toasted garlic, chili, white wine, parsley, lemon, parmigiano
Rigatoni Mezzi
$29Wagyu Bolognese, San Marzano, ricotta, Calabrian chili, parmigiano
Lasagna
$29Classic, layered with Bolognese & bechamel, parmigiano
Carne
Pork Chop Milanese
$27Heritage pork chop, lemon caper butter sauce, arugula, parmigiano, chive oil
Chicken Parmesan
$27Spaghetti, pomodoro, bechamel, Parmesan, fresh herbs
Lamb Shank
$36Slow-braised, carrots & mushrooms, olive oil mashed potatoes, lamb jus
Lamb Chops
$36Carrots & mushrooms, mashed potatoes, lamb jus, herbs
Bistecca Tagliata
$44Prime N.Y. strip, grilled & sliced, caper mustard sauce, pomme puree, broccolini, herbs
Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs
$36Carrots & mushrooms, olive oil mashed potatoes, gremolata, basil oil
Pesce e Molluschi
Sicilian Sea Bass
$32Olive oil poached Yukon Gold potatoes, fennel, San Marzano, shishito
Fillet of Petrale Sole
$38Crab mix, caviar, clams, gnocchi, lemon butter sauce, basil oil
Ora King Salmon
$36Kale, Tuscan white beans, pomme puree, lemon butter sauce, basil oil
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
$34Shrimp, Manila clams, lobster, Calabrian chili, basil oil
Bites
Shishito Pepper
$11Asparagus
$11Lemon Chili Pepper Broccolini
$11Pomme Pure
$8Tuscan White Beans
$8Fries
$8Marinated Mediterranean Olives
$10Questions About Dinner in Santa Rosa
What time is dinner served?
Dinner in Santa Rosa at Capriciano Osteria starts at 5 PM and runs until 9:30 PM on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. We are closed on Tuesdays, and we serve dinner only — there is no lunch service.
Is the pizza wood-fired?
Yes. Every pizza on our dinner menu — the Margherita, the Funghi & Salsicce and the Pizza Capriciano — is baked in our firewood oven.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. Our kids menu has butter pasta, spaghetti with a house-made meatball and chicken tenders, sized for the little ones.
Can I bring my own wine?
Yes. Corkage is $25 per bottle, up to three bottles, and it is waived for each bottle you buy from our list. Please don’t bring wines that are already on our list.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for dinner in Santa Rosa on weekends, for parties of four or more and for special occasions. Book on OpenTable or call (707) 800-7904; walk-ins are welcome when we have space.
Visit Capriciano Osteria
Find us at 505 Mendocino Ave in downtown Santa Rosa — dinner from 5 PM, closed Tuesdays. Reserve a table, call (707) 800-7904 or get directions on Google Maps.
