Biba Restaurant
2801 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816

Tel. 916-455-2422
Fax 916-455-0542

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Antipasti
Appetizers

Prosciutto di San Daniele con Carciofini e Parmigiano
San Daniele prosciutto and grilled artichoke hearts with balsamic vinegar
and Parmigiano $9.50

La Caprese
Stacks of mozzarella and tomatoes with white anchovies, fresh basil and
extra virgin olive oil $9.00

Insalata di Cannellini, Ronno, Cipolla e Sedano
White bean, tuna, onion and celery heart salad $9.00

Primi Piatti
First Courses


La Pasta Ripiena del Giorno
Homemade stuffed pasta of the day A.Q.

Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese
Seven layers of homemade spinach lasagne laced with a Bolognese meat ragú
and creamy bechamel sauce (Thursdays and Fridays only) $17.50

Gnocchi del Giorno
Homemade gnocchi of the day A.Q.

Tonnarelli con Gamberetti, Zucchine e Pomodorini
Homemade tonnarrelli with shrimp, fried zucchini, garlic and cherry tomatoes $14.00

FarFalle al Funghi Misti, Speck e Panna
Bow ties with shallots, garlic, diced mixed mushrooms, smoked ham and cream $12.50

Garganelli con Ragú di Maiale, Prosciutto e Porcini
Garganelli with a pork, prosciutto and porcini mushroom ragú $12.00

Spaghetti all’ Amatriciana Bianca
Spaghetti with pancetta, hot pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil $11.75

Linguine con Cape Sante e Pesto
Linguine with scallops and basil pesto $14.00

Pennette con Melanzane e Perini
Pennette with eggplant, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil $12.00

Spaghettini con le Vongole
Spaghettini with small clams, pancetta, garlic, hot pepper flakes and extra
virgin olive oil $12.50

La Zuppa del Giorno
Homemade soup of the day $7.50

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Secondi Piatti
Entrees


Cotolette di Pollo alla Milanese

Breaded, crisp, chicken cutlets served with mashed potatoes $12.50

Spiedini di Agnello, Cipolle e Peperoni
Skewers of marinated, grilled leg of lamb with pancetta, red bell peppers and
onion served with mashed potatoes $13.50

Scaloppine di Maiale al Limone e Capperi
Pork scaloppine with a white wine, lemon and caper sauce served with sugar
snap peas and oyster mushrooms $13.00

Salmone al Pepe Nero
Grilled, black pepper-crusted wild salmon served with stuffed, roasted tomatoes $13.50

Pollo al Forno con Pomodoro e Piselli
Oven-braised chicken with pancetta, white wine, plum tomatoes and fresh
peas served with roasted polenta $12.50

Frittelle di Pesce
Crisp seafood fritters served with salsa verde and stuffed roasted tomatoes $12.75

Pesce Spada con Pomodoro e Olive
Pan-roasted swordfish with fresh diced tomatoes, Ligurian olives, garlic and basil served
with fresh vegetables of the day $13.50

Cape Sante con Panzanella
A summer Tuscan salad of scallops, toasted bread, ripe tomatoes, olives, onion,
cucumber, garlic and basil with extra virgin olive oil $12.75

Insalata di Mare
Seafood and rice salad with diced tomatoes, red onion, basil, chives, garlic,
extra virgin olive oil and lemon vinaigrette $12.50

Insalata di Gamberi, Patate, Fagiolini e Carciofini
Salad of grilled shrimp, new potatoes, string beans and artichoke hearts with pesto vinaigrette $13.00

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Insalate
Salads


Insalata di Spinaci, Mandorle, Uvette Sultanina, e Parmigiano al Balsamico
Spinach salad with roasted almonds, raisins and slivers of Parmigiano
with a balsamic vinegar dressing $5.50

Insalata alla Siciliana
Salad of roasted bell peppers, roasted tomatoes and eggplant with basil,
extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar $6.00

Insalata di Barbabietole e Ruchetta
Salad of roasted beets and arugula with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar $5.50

Lattuga Romana al Gorgonzola
Romaine salad with pine nuts, Parmigiano and a gorgonzola cheese dressing $5.75

Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar $5.00

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Dolci
Desserts


Bigné con Crema al Limone
Cream puffs filled with lemon pastry cream served in a pool of strawberry sauce $7.50

Cannoli
Cannoli shells filled with ricotta, mascarpone, chopped chocolate and candied
orange peel served with chocolate sauce $7.50

Crostata di Amarene con Gelato di Vaniglia
Sour cherry tart with vanilla gelato $7.50

Gelato del Giorno
Homemade gelato of the day $7.50

Spuma di Cioccolata all’ Italiana
Italian chocolate mousse flavored with brandy $7.50

Tirami-Sú
Italian ladyfingers soaked in an espresso-brandy mixture and smothered with rich,
sweet mascarpone cheese $7.50

Zuccotto Fiorentino
Chocolate coated, dome shaped, rum scented pound cake stuffed with whipped cream,
chocolate, roasted almonds and hazelnuts $7.50