Lillian’s Italian Kitchen Menu
Lillian’s Italian Kitchen is a cozy restaurant located in Santa Cruz, CA, offering a delightful fusion of Italian, steakhouse, and seafood dishes. With a wide array of options including Keto, Vegan, and many Vegetarian choices, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of preferences. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers various amenities such as Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and a full bar. The menu features plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, showing a commitment to sustainability. From the warm and inviting atmosphere to the delicious food and excellent service, Lillian’s Italian Kitchen provides a memorable dining experience for all. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, this restaurant is a fantastic choice for good food and a great time.
Antipasti
ARANCINI
Risotto balls stuffed with three cheeses, fried to order and served over marinara. (three per order)
SIDE MEATBALLS
A blend of beef and pork meatballs, typically served in marinara sauce with parmesan and fresh basil.
BURRATA CROSTINI
Fresh burrata cheese with prosciutto, baby arugula, calabrian chile honey, aged balsamic and crostini.
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS
Cremini mushrooms sautéed with fresh thyme, olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley. Topped with crumbled gorgonzola and bruschetta.
FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Panko and Pecorino breaded artichoke hearts, deep fried and served with a smoked paprika aioli
SCALLOPS
BRUSSELS OREGANATA
Grilled local asparagus with an Italian salsa verde and fresh grated parmesan reggiano.
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Roasted red and golden beets, arugula, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, candied pumpkin and sunflower seeds, balsamic and Calabrian chili vinaigrette
TO GO CAESAR SALAD
Hearts of Romaine, crushed croutons, shaved parmesan and house made dressing.
TO GO HOUSE SALAD
Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, kalamata olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese with your choice of house made dressings: creamy pesto balsamic, gorgonzola or red wine vinaigrette.
Salad
Entrees
Sunday Gravy
Italian sausage, spare ribs, beef and pork simmered slow in a savory tomato sauce. (Photo shows added Italian sausage)
Gnocchi
Black Truffle Stuffed Gnocchi (photo shows added filet mignon)
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Apple wood smoked bacon, english peas, and pecorino romano tossed with spaghetti and finished with a beaten egg yolk.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in butter, cream, garlic and parmesan with cremini mushrooms and spinach.
Ravioli In Tomato Cream Sauce
Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce with white wine and fresh basil. GLUTEN FREE OPTION WILL BE PENNE NOT RAVIOLI.
Prawns Scampi With Spaghetti
Spaghetti tossed with six tiger prawns n a garlic, white wine butter sauce with capers.
Chicken Parmigiana
Organic free range parmesan and panko crusted chicken breast, fried and then bake with marinara, mozzarella and served with a side of penne marinara.
Prawns Diavolo
Prawns sautéed in a fiery tomato sauce with white wine and garlic tossed with fresh fettuccine.
Lasagna
A delicious blend of our Sunday Gravy, whole milk ricotta and mozzarella.
Fettuccine With Braised Beef Ragu
All natural boneless shredded short ribs braised with red wine, San Marzano tomatoes, rosemary,Calabrian chiles, and garlic, tossed with fettuccine.
FIOCHETTI
Pear and gorgonzola stuffed pasta pouches, tossed in a brown butter and sage sauce, topped with sliced copa and arugula.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Spaghetti pasta tossed with our San Marzano tomato sauce and parmesan reggiano, topped with fresh stratchiatella cheese.
FISH OF THE DAY
Skuna Bay Salmont, marinated and grilled, served over a lemon and zucchini risotto, topped with an avocado chimichurri.
PESTO PRIMAVERA
Broccoli, zucchini, cremini mushrooms, and spinach sautéed with olive oil and garlic, tossed with our basil pesto and fresh mafaldine pasta
Lil's Kitchen Special
Rigatoni pasta served with mixed vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella, and baked to order.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of breaded eggplant, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano baked to order.
SHORT RIB
oz. all natural short rib, slow cooked with red wine and fresh herbs, served over a three cheese polenta, grilled asparagus, and topped with a pinot noir demi-glace.
Oz. Ribeye
Prime grade ribeye grilled and served with roasted yukon gold mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and topped with a red wine demi-glace.
Side Of Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast marinated with olive oil, garlic, and Italian spices.
Side Of Veggies
A medley of broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms saut√ed in garlic and olive oil.
Side Filet Medallion
Tender filet mignon medallion, choice of meat temperature: RARE, MEDIUM RARE, MEDIUM, MEDIUM WELL, WELL DONE.
Side Of Sausage
Savory side of seasoned meat blend, perfectly grilled.
Side Of Prawns
Side Meatballs
Ground meat typically mixed with bread crumbs, minced onion, and Italian seasoning, rolled into two meatballs, and served in house-made marinara sauce.
Side Of Polenta
Polenta: Oven-roasted cornmeal polenta with parmesan and olive oil.
Sides
Kids Menu
Kids Rigatoni With Butter
Rigatoni pasta typically includes butter and parmesan cheese.
Cheese Pizza On Ciabatta Roll
Cheese Pizza on French Bread
Kids Sunday Gravy Rigatoni
Rigatoni pasta with a meatball, slowly simmered in a San Marzano tomato ragu, typically includes short ribs, braciole, and sausage.
Kids Marinara Rigatoni
Rigatoni pasta with a classic tomato marinara sauce.
Kids Alfredo Rigatoni
Rigatoni pasta typically tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce.
Kids Pesto Rigatoni
Rigatoni in a creamy basil pesto sauce, typically topped with parmesan cheese.
Cannoli
Tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet creamy filling of whole milk ricotta, cream, chocolate chips and candied orange zest.
Tiramisu
Ladyfinger biscuits, espresso, creme di mascarpone, coffee liqueur and cocoa powder.
New York Style Cheesecake
Topped with an orange fig marmalade, whipped cream and sprinkled with toasted marcona almonds.
Dessert
BREAD
Garlic Bread
Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella
PASTA Y FAGIOLI
A hearty chicken broth with cannellini beans, rainbow swiss chard, celery, onion, parmesan cheese, and ditalini pasta.
CREAM OF ARTICHOKE AND BROCCOLI
Topped with garlic croutons and fresh parmesan.
