Poesia
Poesia
Chickpeas bean soup, rosemary olive oil
Golden and red beets salad, goat cheese, spring mix and frisee salad, red onions agrodolce, roasted walnuts. Honey lemon vinaigrette
Marinated Cerignola, Castelvetrano and gaeta olives
Fresh Monterrey bay calamari mushed-charred in foil butternut squash, frisee-raisin-almond salad
Spring mixed salad, cherry tomatoes, carrots. Balsamic vinaigrette.
Italian San Marzano & Corbarino tomato bread soup. Parmigiano-Reggiano, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
Selection of imported Italian salumi and cheeses, served with jams.
baby mix lettuce-frisee salad,Organic strawberry, toasted hazelnut, goat cheese, Sicilian EVOO-Aceto Balsamico di Modena
Sliced pink roasted veal, salsa tonnata, crunchy celery and fried Sicilian capers.
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Italian oregano, Basil, Sicilian EVOO
Cannellini beans soup with roasted almonds and rosemary olive oil
Mix legumes (chickpea, cannellini beans, black lentils, fava beans) soup, rosemary EVOO
Spanish soft boiled octopus, Taggiasca olives, fennel, celery, green beans, parsley, lemon-EVOO
baby mix lettuce-frisee salad, bosc pears, italian gorgonzola cheese, roasted walnuts, honey-lime citronette
Garlic spread homemade bread, cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO
Variety of different flavoredvegetables garden: charred eggplant, ,grilled lemon carrots, orange endive, apsaragus, roasted cauliflower, spicy broccoli, caramelized brussel sprout, balsamic braised spring onion vegan(it may vary on chef creativity)
Spanish grilled octopus, mushed-char in foil Butternut squash, frisee-raisins-almonds salad, lemon dressing
toasted homemade bread, chicken liver pate, house made onion marmalade
toasted homemade bread, fresh local Burrata, Anchovies
Home-made cured beef carpaccio, pecorino fondue, spring mix greens, pistachios
Cauliflower puree, toasted almonds, rosemary EVOO
home-made ravioli, organic mixed greens and Bellweather farm ricotta filling, butter-sage sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, walnut pureed
Home-made pasta, bolognese beef-pork ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Home-made squid ink half moon shaped ravioli, Alaskan Halibut-Atlantic Salmon filling, zucchini, fumet sauce
bronze die-cut macaroni with 4 cheeses sauce.
Grilled eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella,Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised Lamb shank, grilled Bramata polenta, sauteed Oyster mushrooms, gravy sauce
roasted lemon-thyme macerated half chicken, French potato puree, roasted cauliflower, gravy sauce
Home-made Italian burrata-'Nduja filled ravioli , prawns, crustacean sauce
Millstone durum-wheat semolina coin shaped pasta, Italian San Marzano & Corbarino tomatoes sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano
seared duck breast, french potato puree, grilled mixed vegatables, sauteed Bartlett pears in balsamic demi-glace
Home-made pinched pasta, veal-pork-rabbit-spinach-Parmigiano filling, veal reduction
House-made squid-ink tagliolini, garlic, chili and EVOO, squid, scallops, prawns, asparagus in a crustacean sauce.
Seafood ( Prawns, Tuna, Scallop, Squid, Mussels, Clams ) lightly spicy soup
Mancini corkscrew shaped pasta, Basil Genovese pesto, pine-nuts, Parmigiano, Pecorino , EVOO
Home-made pappardelle pasta, sauteed Organic Hen of the Woods, veal reduction, Parmigiano Reggiano
Squid-ink linguine pasta with olive oil, chili, garlic and octopus
Linguine Mancini, sauted Manila clams, sauteed broccoli, toasted bread crumbs
Mancini half tube shaped pasta, sauteed prawns, cherry tomatoes, crustacean sauce
Half tube-shaped Mancini pasta, seafood ragu ( clams, mussels, prawns, squid), organic tomato-seafood sauce
grilled pork tenderloin, French potato puree, cipolline agrodolce, balsamic demi-glase
bottons shaped home made ravioli, charred eggplant filling, sauteed wild Gulf prawns, Vesuvius yellow cherry tomatoes, crustacean sauce
homemade ravioli, ricotta cheese and spinach filling, butter-sage sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Mancini little tube shaped pasta, farm fava beans, pancetta, Pecorino Romano, black pepper
Grilled polenta, shitake mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese.
organic sauteed broccolini, garlic, olive oil Calabrian chilies
Sauteed broccolini, garlic-spicy EVOO
Roasted organic cauliflowers, ginger & lemon dressing
Rosemary roasted Yukon Gold potatoes
Bell peppers, eggplant and potatoes pan fried in olive oil.
grilled asparagus
Parmigiano-Reggiano gratin Californian asparagus
Sauteed eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, red onions
organic roasted baby turnips
Balsamic vinegar flavored-grilled Treviso chicory
mixed grilled and roasted seasonal vegetables
Grilled asparagus
Soft garlic zucchini-eggplant-bell peppers-red onions
Classic Italian creamy eggs-mascarpone cheese, coffie soaked savoiardi, cocoa powder
classic with maraschino cherries
Chocolate cake with creamy hazelnut
Fiorello's gelato soaked in espresso served with cantuccini cookies.
Classic Sicilian cannolo filled with ricotta cheese, pistachio and shaved dark chocolate.
Coconut panna cotta with blueberry fennel compote.
Chocolate and hazelnut gelato.
sponge cakes soaked in a rum citrus-scented boozy syrup
Callebaut dark chocolate mousse, hazelnut cialda, crumbled amaretti
Classic Sicily style cannoli, Bellwether farm ricotta-orange-chocolate filling, pistachios
A thousand layer puff pastry, pastry cream, caramelized gala apples and pinenuts
Italian vanilla custard, Organic fresh strawberry
Soft roasted artisanal Panettone, mascarpon crme anglaise
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Light to medium garnet with a good balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin. Lightly floral with licorice and tart cherry. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mezzacorona Red Blend expresses the aromatic richness of two noble varietals of the Dolomites, Teroldego and Marzemino, combined with an international varietal, Merlot, for elegance and softness. Teroldego, with its profound flavors of red currants, blackberry, and blueberry, provides a full-bodied structure. Marzemino brings a pleasant juicy character that creates a soft, velvety, palate-pleasing wine. The Red Blend is balanced with the addition of Merlot to add aromatic notes of vanilla and cocoa. Must be 21 to purchase.
Very pleasant white wine made from Grillo (80 percent) and Viognier (20 percent).Grillo is a native Sicilian varietal that brings intense tropical floral and fruit aromas while the Viognier shows delicate peach and citrus. Together they make a smooth blend that hits all the right notes. The aromatics are powerful, and they show up as you pour the wine into your glass. The color is a pale yellow with touches of green. The flavor is an elegant melding of peach, citrus and floral with an undercurrent of vanilla and oak.Must be 21 to purchase.
Golden yellow, with brilliant highlights. Well-integrated fruit and spice notes, with herbaceous tones and hints of almonds, white flowers, and toast. Soft and rounded, but with tangy fruit and a finish of roasted almonds. Must be 21 to purchase.
2017 Red wine. Intense violet robe. Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs, and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry, supple finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
2018 white wine. The aroma displays honeycomb, sweet cream butter, pastry, and honeysuckle notes. Soft, medium-weight palate unfurls layers of flavor of poached pear, lemon curd, yellow plum, and toasted almond. A lively streak of acid prevails on the finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Absolutely enticing, the bright, brisk, effervescent, and beautiful Saracco Moscato di Asti offers a perfumed fragrance that never ends. Notes of fresh apricot and honeysuckle abound. This delicate Muscat drinks well with fresh strawberries, peaches or by itself. Must be 21 to purchase.
Maison Noir Wines "Other People's Pinot Noir"The 2018 Other People's Pinot is classic Oregon Pinotearmark Willamette Valley. Earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bombay Sapphire gin, Campari, sweet Italian vermouth. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Cynar. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Aperol, prosecco. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Ketel One, ginger beer, lime juice. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Bulleit bourbon, Amaretto Disaronno, St. Germain. bitter and lemon twist. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Italian Gin, Select Aperitif Liquor, Sweet VermouthMust be 21 to purchase.
Union Mexcal, St. Germain, pineapple and lime juice. served in a mason jar, just add ice and enjoy it! Must be 21 to purchase.
Pale Italian Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Anchor Steam Beer owes its deep amber color, thick, creamy head, and rich, distinctive flavor to a historic brewing process like none other. Must be 21 to purchase.
A well-rounded, highly drinkable IPA. A bit of Caramel Malt barley provides the richness that mellows out the twang of the hops. Must be 21 to purchase.
Insalata with apple and blue cheese
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi ( 2 people )
Tiramisu
Champange
Crostini with patte
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Indoor dinner seating. Hard to capture the lighting, but we loved the feel of the interior.
a bowl of pasta and a spoon on a table
Crostini con pate di fegatini di pollo
More pasta!
Could this be any prettier? Burrata crostini
Main entrance and room
sushi and sashimi, outside
Patio dining area
Cavatelli al pomodoro e burrata
noodle dish, noodles, food, noodle soup, ramen and noodles, ramen
Main room
Inside restaurant
Espresso martini
FORNACINA 2019 - Rosso di Montalcino (Red wine)
Veronica B.
Feb 11, 2025
An absolute authentic Italian gem tucked away in the Castro. From food to ambiance, this place doesn't miss a beat. Sporting a great happy hour menu, delectable pastas, and the best tiramisu I've ever had, this spot is perfect for a night out or to fulfill that comfort food craving. I'd recommend starting off with wine and fried calamari, of course the pomodoro and burrata pasta, and finishing with an espresso martini or pour of grappa, and the delicious tiramisu. There isn't a bad bite to be found on this menu, nor is there a bad seat in the house.
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Tim P.
Feb 14, 2025
I've had really good luck getting a table at this place even on weekend nights. Table for one. The wine list is spectacularly quirky with all kinds of Italian delicacies. I've never had a bad dish here -- but I recently had a truly outstanding gnocchi dish in a prawn and lobster sauce that was so good I wanted another bowl of the sauce to enjoy. The prawns were cut into pieces about the size of ehe gnocchi so you never quite knew whether prawn or dumpling was in the form. So good.
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Carlos M.
Feb 15, 2025
Service and time to get your food need major improvement .Had horrible experience on Valentine's Day, others after I came being served before us and over an hour and twenty minutes to get not so complicated food.
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Ruby C.
Jan 19, 2025
Was grabbing dinner with some friends on a Friday night and this place had same day reservations available. We got seated right away and decided to order some drinks to start. Drinks were pretty good, but nothing really stood out as amazing. For food we ordered the crostini with brie and apples to start, the pappardelle, the fusilli, and the gnocchi. The food took really long to come out and the restaurant wasn't that crowded when we ordered. The pasta was good but not the best I've had in the city. For the price and wait time it seemed like it would be some amazing pasta but it was just okay. Good to try once but I don't think I'll be coming back.
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Michael N.
Dec 28, 2024
I went here for my belated birthday dinner with a friend and I hadn't been in awhile. I was impressed with the very attentive service and the food and ambiance was just lovely. It's like stepping into your fun auntie's living room and being served delicious Italian cuisine.
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Cynthia B.
Jan 31, 2025
Food is authentic Italian and the service is great. Wish for a better wine selection but overall relly good.
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Cindy C.
Dec 6, 2023
Poesia is such a hidden gem! You'll never know how charming this restaurant is until you walk in. The ambiance is amazing! Dim, Cozy, Charming, Romantic vibes with a beautiful RED wine bar and old classic Italian movies playing on the wall. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, especially the duck! My favorite! The duck was cooked perfectly. The Agnolotti al plin was so addictive! Little pieces of deliciousness, while the tiramisu was so light and creamy. Yum!! Don't forget their delicious drinks, we ordered the Red Desert and the Campesino! So refreshing and good. If I didn't have to drive, I would have ordered another Campesino- I really love it! Awesome Service, delicious food and amazing decor and ambiance! Definitely worth the experience. Perfect for date night, girl's night out or simply a relaxing meal.
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Hillary I.
Jul 20, 2024
Food is great and the pasta was fresh. They play cute old Italian movies in the restaurant, which is nice and cozy. Staff was attentive. Check it out!
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Stephanie H.
Apr 30, 2024
A friend recommended Poesia, so we tried it for dinner. The Italian selections on the menu were as expected, and we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. It helped that our servers recommended her favorites. The pasta is gray, the sauces well done. Nothing was too rich or heavy, which is often a problem with restaurant pasta sauces. Presentation was also fantastic, and the atmosphere of the inside of the restaurant had spectacular lighting with an eclectic mixture of furnishings. I returned a few days later to meet a friend for coffee and found a very different but equally impressive experience. Italian pasties and desserts, plus yummy looking sandwiches and focaccia. Welcoming, casual vibe. It's a great place to sit and chat, offering indoors or out. We enjoyed the people watching and top notch lattes, will definitely go back.
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Nyla K.
Nov 7, 2023
Blindly agreed to this place because of restaurant week but after seeing the RW menu I decided against it and ordered a La carte.4/5 - Crostini pate di fegatini - pretty good appetizer but maybe too much pate, but still good3/5 - Burrata - wasn't anything great. Would've preferred with tomatoes instead3/5 - I salads con mele - I liked the blue cheese on it 4/5 - Special fish : snapper - pretty good and over a bed of beans. Never had a thing like this before.1/5 - I forget the actual name but it looked like beef stroganoff - too Al dente and not good1/5 - Tiramisu - reminded me of vienetta and not impressed
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