Caruso's

Menu

Winter Menu

Menu subject to change based on product seasonality and availability.

 

4-Course Experience


1 Antipasti, 1 Primi, 1 Secondi, 1 Dolci
USD195 per person

 

Chef's Tasting Experience


3 Antipasti, 3 Primi, 1 Secondi, 1 Dolci
USD295 per person

 

Dining Enhancements & Wine Pairing Available

 

Large Party and Plant Based Menu Available Upon Request

 

 

   

CHEF PARTNER        
Massimo Falsini 
     

CHEF DE CUISINE      
Shibani Mone       

 

EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF 
Vincent Donatelli 


Benvenuti

Benvenuti

Benvenuti

Welcome Bites from Chef


Antipasti

Antipasti

Salsify Vellutata

Hokkaido Scallops, Garden Herb Salmoriglio

Hand Pulled Burrata SY Chicories

Pine Nuts, Bagna Cauda Citronette

Tsar Nicoulai Caruso’s Crown Jewel Osetra Caviar

Smoked White Sturgeon, Green Apple, Cured Eggs, Focaccina

Add: USD 125

Baja Kanpachi Crudo

Clementine, Satsuma, Fermented Pineapple Guava Chilled Tea 

Santa Barbara Abalone

Luna Koshikari Rice, Sunchoke, Salsify, Miso-Beurre Blanc

Add: USD 45


Primi

Primi

Our Farm Dandelion Bottoni

Octopus Ragù SB Pistachio, Santa Teresa Lemon

Yolk Gnocchetti Sardi Risottati

Stephanie’s Uni, Santa Barbara Abalone, Yuzu, Caviar

Celeriac and Crème Fraîche Zanzarelli

SB Spiny Lobster Américaine, Black Truffle

Add: USD 45

I Grew Up in Trastevere You Should Try This Carbonara

House-Cured Guanciale, Lavender Lady Yolk


Secondi

Secondi

Channel Island Halibut

Our Farm Parsnip and Fennel, Vin Santo Burro Fuso

Santa Barbara Spiny Lobster

Celeriac, Matsutake, Apple, Lobster Burro Fuso

Add: USD 45

Dry Aged, Whole Roasted Liberty Duck

Oranges Variation, Charred Sunchoke, Five Spice Succo di Cottura

Lone Mountain Ranch Wagyu Ribeye

Vegetable Terrine, Truffle, Panino al Latte

Add: 4oz A5 Wagyu Matsusake USD 105


Dolci

Dolci

Il Carrello dei Formaggi

Selection of California and United States Cheeses

Add: USD 35

La Mela e la Pastinaca

Apple and Parsnip, Chamomile, Brown Butter Gelato

I Kàki D’Oro con Aloha di Cioccolato

Ginger Cake, Lavaloha Chocolate Ganache, Persimmon Black Pepper Gelato

Il Nostro Willy Wonka

Bean to Bar Chocolate Degustation

Three Single Origins Chocolate and One Blend from Selected Farms in Hawai’i Paired with Exclusive Whisky and Whiskey Selection, served as Napolitains with Cacao Husk Tea

Add: USD 45


Cocktail Menu


Winter Cocktails

All prices listed are in USD.

Cocktail Menu

Acqua e Oliva

Olive Oil Fat Washed Quattro Gatti Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine, Soda

28

Pera e Seta

Don Fulano Tequila, Aperol, Asian Pear, Lime

28

Zuccarino

Barsol Pisco, Squash, Lemon, Egg White 

28

La Mora

Grey Goose Vodka, Blackberry, Lime, Bergamot, Basil, Lemon

Il Viaggiatore

No. 3 Gin, Oso De Oro Vermouth, Date Amaro 

28

La Fata del Mare

Jeffersons Ocean Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Fig Seaweed infused Bénédictine Herbal Liqueur, Orange & Angostura Bitters

29

Tere Lontane

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, Amaro Averna, Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth, Lemongrass, Toasted Sesame, Orange Bitters

30


Non Alcoholic Cocktails

All prices listed are in USD.

Non Alcoholic Cocktails

Spiritless

Teatime

Garden Seedlip, Lemon Juice, Lavender Hibiscus Tea, Saline

20

La Mora Messicana

Almave Blanco Non-Alcoholic Agave, Lyre’s Italian Orange, Lime, Blackberry

20


Wine List

Menu subject to change based on product seasonality and availability.


Sparkling

All prices listed are in USD.

Sparkling

Champagne | Pol Roger Brut Réserve

45

Champagne | Veuve Fourny & Fils 1er Cru Grands Terriors Brut

30

Champagne | Krug Grand Cuvée 171 ème Édition Brut

85

Champagne | Dom Pérignon Brut 2015

95

Champagne Rosé | Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs Brut

48

Sparkling | Racines Grand Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sta. Rita Hills

35


White

All prices listed are in USD.

White

Sauvignon Blanc | Lady of the Sunshine Stolpman Vineyard Ballard Canyon 2024

28

Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Laporte La Comtesse Sancerre Loire Valley 2023

32

Carricante | Calabretta Terre Siciliane Sicily 2024

25

Chenin Blanc | Enfield Wine Co. Jurassic Park Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley 2023

27

Grüner Veltliner | Tatomer Meeresboden Santa Barbara County 2023

24

Chardonnay | Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2023

35

Chardonnay | Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy Burgundy 2022

55

Chardonnay | Domaine Chavy-Chouet Meursault Les Casse-Têtes Burgundy 2019

50

Chardonnay | Jean-Claude Ramonet Puligny-Montrachet Burgundy 2021

110

Chardonnay | Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet Burgundy 2022

80

Chardonnay | Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes Burgundy 2021

95


Rose

All prices listed are in USD.

Rose

A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Santa Barbara County 2024

20

Domaine Tempier Bandol Provence 2024

40


Red

All prices listed are in USD.

Red

Pinot Noir | Chanin Zotovich Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 2021

36

Pinot Noir | Frédéric Esmonin Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Haut Pruliers 2022

42

Nebbiolo | Cascina Fontana Langhe Piedmont 2022

32

Nebbiolo | Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi Piedmont 2016

75

Sangiovese | La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany 2020

35

Cabernet Blend, Podere Sapaio, 'Volpolo', Bolgheri, Tuscany 2021

34

Cabernet Sauvignon | Crown Point Vineyards Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 2016

85

Cabernet Sauvignon | Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain 2012

125


Late Harvest & Fortified

All prices listed are in USD.

Dessert Wine by the Glass

Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Red Label 5 Puttonyos Azsú Hungary 2018

30

Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria Sicily Italy 2021

20

Cappellano Barolo Chinato (Base 2018) Piedmont Italy NV

35

Château Suduiraut Sauternes Bordeaux France 2005

45

Château Rieussec Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2005

45

Château Suduiraut Sauternes Bordeaux France 2011

40

Château d’Yquem Sauternes Bordeaux France 2003

150

Château d’Yquem Sauternes Bordeaux France 2015

100


Ports

All prices listed are in USD.

Ports by the Glass

Niepoort 20 Year Tawny

26

Sandeman 30 Year Tawny

35

Sandeman 1963

110

Dow’s 1994

40


Madeira

All prices listed are in USD.

Madeira by the Glass

Rare Wine Company Savannah Verdelho

25

D’Oliveira Boal 1908

275

D’Oliveira Verdelho 1912

250

D’Oliveira Verdelho 2004

50

D’Oliveira Terrantez 1971

130


             Dining Information

Dress Code

At Caruso's, we aim to provide an exceptional dining atmosphere that exudes refined elegance. To ensure a delightful experience for all our guests, we maintain a dress code.


Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt and all our guests are encouraged to wear trousers or denim pants, sports coats or blazers, dresses, pantsuits, or elegant skirts and blouses.


Please note we do not allow hoodies, athletic or sportswear, beachwear, sports sneakers, caps of any kind, shorts, or flip-flops. We thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the standards of our dining environment and look forward to hosting you at Caruso’s for a memorable culinary experience.

 

Menu Key

(V) Vegan 

(GF) Gluten-Free

(DF) Dairy-Free

    Dietary Restrictions

    At Caruso’s, our culinary team takes great care in crafting a seasonal tasting menu that celebrates our local farm, apiary, and Grain-to-Fork program. Due to the nature of a set multi-course menu, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding dietary restrictions and allergies.

     

    We are able to accommodate all 10 FDA-recognized major food allergens with advance notice:

     

    • Dairy, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Molluscan Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, Sesame.

     

    • Guests with very severe allergies or a combination of multiple restrictions (e.g., Dairy and Gluten) may not be able to be accommodated within the integrity of our Chef Tasting menu, however, we will be able to accommodate with the Four Courses A la Carte.

     

    Upon request we will be able to accommodate a full dining experience Plant Based.

     

    Please note, there are certain ingredients we cannot fully exclude from our menu:

     

    • Sugar, salt, vinegar
    • Dairy (may be limited, but not completely excluded)
    • Cooked-off alcohol (we can exclude raw alcohol)
    • Alliums and mushrooms (often present in stocks, sauces, or vegetarian preparations)

     

    We appreciate your understanding as we balance the creativity of our cuisine with the highest standards of safety and hospitality. Thank you for reviewing this information ahead of your visit—it allows us to provide the best possible dining experience for you and your party.