About Us
Intimate and bustling trattoria offers classic Italian fare along with live music & patio dining.
Cafe Fiore, meaning flower in Italian is a casual trattoria style restaurant with a modern twist on classic Italian dishes, inspired by Maria and Anna Fiore and their Italian roots of Pugliese cuisine. Fiore uses refurbished, reused and reclaimed wood and iron to capture a sleek but comfortable design, which is reflected in the cuisine. Homemade breads, pizza rolled by hand, housemade porchetta and tortellaci. The menu is approachable and captures a wide selections for both lunch and dinner.
Phone
(805) 653–1266
Location
66 South California St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Hours
Lunch Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Dinner: Friday & Sat: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Dinner: Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Happy Hour: Sat & Sun 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reservations
Call (805) 653-1266 or book online with OpenTable.
Reservations required for parties of 6 or more.
Menu
ANTIPASTO
$15
CALAMARI E ZUCCHINE FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari, tempura broccoli, zucchini, & fennel. Served with Mamma Tina’s marinara
$15
$13
TRIO DI BRUSCHETTE
Ricotta & roasted cherry tomatoes, Sauteed marinated artichokes in a tomato cream sauce & burrata and pepperonata & goat cheese
$13
$14
CARCIOFI FRITTI
Crispy artichokes, caper cornichon aioli, arugula salad in a parmesan cup
$14
$13
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Wagyu beef carpaccio, arugula, Parmigiano with mustard lemon dressing
$13
$15
GAMBERI ALLA VENTURINA
Grilled pancetta wrapped jumbo shrimp filled with gorgonzola, with creamy polenta & garlic sautéed spinach
$15
$23
TRIO DELLA CASA
Pancetta wrapped jumbo shrimp with gorgonzola over polenta; crab cakes over cole slaw; goat cheese potato fritters over pepperonata
$23
$16
CROCCHETTE DI GRANCHIO
Homemade crab cakes served with apple cabbage slaw & a pequillo pepper aioli
$16
$24
ANTIPASTO FIORE
Italian salamis & cheeses, Served with homemade crispy herb focaccia
$24
ZUPPE
$9
MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
Country vegetable soup
$9
$9
ZUPPA DI ARAGOSTA
A hearty lobster cognac bisque
$9
$9
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
$9
INSALATA
$9
INSALATA DELLA CASA
Mixed baby greens topped with garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, avocado, shredded carrots, cucumbers& croutons with Fiore’s homemade balsamic dressing
$9
$12
INSALATA DI CESARE
Fiore’s traditional caesar salad. (Fresh egg product is used in our caesar dressing)
$12
$14
SPINACINA IN CAMICIA
Baby spinach salad, sauteed mushrooms, crispy pancetta & red onions in a balsamic dressing with a poached egg
$14
$14
INSALATA DI PER E GORGONZOLA
Mixed baby lettuces, gorgonzola chunks & caramelized walnuts topped with a red wine poached pear in a sherr y vinaigrette
$14
$16
CAPRESE DI MOZZARELLA
Bufala mozzarella & heirloom tomatoes served with basil & arugula )add sliced prosciutto di Parma +3)
$16
$15
BURRATA CON INSALATA DI BIETOLE
Creamy burrata cheese, arugula, roasted beets, pistachios, orange segments, fennel & avocado salad in a citrus vinaigrette with gnocco fritto
$15
$16
INSALATA DI POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA
Fried parmesan crusted chicken breast with baby arugula, fried polenta croutons, slow roasted tomatoes, pepperdew peppers, avocado & fresh mozzarella in a red wine vinaigrette
$16
$16
INSALATA DI CALAMARI E GRANCHO
Crispy romaine, crispy calamari, avocado, cucumber, corn, & tomatoes in a jalapeño lime dressing topped with blue crab meat
$16
$17
PARM E BURRATA
Seasonal grilled fruit, prosciutto di Parma, burrata cheese, arugola salad & grilled tuscan bread
$17
PIZZA
$14
MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil
$14
$14
BIANCA
Creamy ricotta, mozzarella & wilted garlic spinach
$14
$15
CALABRESE
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & spicy salami
$15
$15
SALSICCIA E FUNGHI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pork sausage & fresh sauteed mushrooms
$15
$15
GENOVESE
Pesto sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken & sundried tomatoes
$15
$15
POLLO
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onion, chopped cilantro
$15
$16
GIUSEPPE
Melted mozzarella, gorgonzola, & caramelized balsamic onions
$16
$16
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Sauce, mozzarella, kalamata olives, artichoke, prosciutto, mushroom
$16
$16
MESSICANO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sautéed onion, avocado, ground pork sausage, jalapeños, & crème fraiche
$16
$15
PARMA
Mozzarella, fontina, prosciutto di Parma & heirloom tomato, baby arugula salad
$15
$16
ALPINA
Smoked Mozzarella, goat cheese, roasted mushrooms, arugula & speck
$16
PASTA
$16
PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA
Spicy pomorola sauce
$16
$17
GNOCCHI
Fresh made potato gnocchi with gorgonzola & pomorola
$17
$17
FETTUCCINE AL RAGU
Fiore’s bolognese
$17
$18
LASAGNA CON RAGU DI CARNE
Fiore’s bolognese, besciamella & Parmigiano cheese
$18
$17
TORTELLACCI DI ZUCCA
Butternut squash tortellacci with Parmesan sage cream sauce
$17
$17
AGNOLOTTI DI POLLO E SPINACI
Homemade chicken & spinach ravioli, cherry tomato basil sauce, melted burrata cheese
$17
$16
SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTINE
With Barese meatballs and marinara sauce
$16
$17
RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA
Creamy ricotta & mascarpone ravioli in a fresh tomato basil sauce
$17
$18
RISOTTO CON POLLO E FUNGHI
Chicken and porcini mushroom risotto with lots of parmesan
$18
$18
CAPPELLACCI DI ARAGOSTA
Maine lobster ravioli, pomorola & vodka cream sauce
$18
$20
LINGUINI AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Clams, scallops, calamari, shrimp & mussels with pepperoncino pomorolo sauce
$20
$22
RISOTTO CON AGNELLO
Roasted tomato & gorgonzola cheese risotto topped with a grilled lamb chop with a gorgonzola cream sauce
$22
$16
VERMICELLI AL POMODORO
Corn Spaghetti, pomodoro sauce, fresh basil & fresh mozzarella
$16
$17
PASTA INTEGRALE
Whole wheat spaghetti with pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, arugula, sundried & roasted tomatoes
$17
$18
PACCHERI STRASINATE
Sauteed sausage & bolognese in a pink parmesan sauce
$18
SECONDI
$22
SALSICCIA ALLA GRGLIA
Grilled Italian sausage over whipped potatoes on a bed of sauteed garlic rapini
$22
$26
POLLO SOTTO MATTONE
Whole deboned free range chicken served with roasted rosemary potatoes and sauteed garlic spinach topped with a balsamic sauce
$26
$28
OSSO BUCO CON RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE
Braised veal shank in a vegetable red wine sauce over a creamy saffron parmigiano risotto
$28
$25
STINCO DI AGNELLO
Braised lamb shank served with homemade potato gnocchi in a gorgonzola sauce
$25
$28
CIOPPINO MAMMA FIORE
An assortment of seafood in a traditional white wine tomato broth with homemade garlic crostini
$28
$30
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA
12 oz. grilled Angus New York steak with pumpkin mashed potatoes filled with a gorgonzola cream sauce, garlic spinach and topped with a balsamic glaze
$30
$35
COSTATA DI MANZO
Grilled 16 oz. Angus rib eye steak served with cream of corn and grilled jumbo asparagus
$35
$23
SALMONE ORGANICO CON INSALATA DI FARRO
Grilled organic New Zealand salmon with a grain mustard leek sauce over whole wheat barley salad with cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes and kalamata olives in a red wine vinaigrette
$23
$23
TONNO AL SESAMO E ASPARAGI
Black sesame encrusted seared Ahi tuna with a balsamic glaze over mixed baby greens, with roasted asparagus and carrots tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
$23
DESSERTS
$8
BUDINO DI PANE
Italian style warm bread pudding served with a light caramel & vanilla creme anglaise sauce
$8
$8
TIRAMISU
Nutella chocolate layered with mascarprone & savoiardi cookies dipped in espresso
$8
$8
TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO
A sinfully rich molten chocolate cake served with a mascarprone cream & candied orange peel
$8
$8
CREME BRULEE
A rich vanilla bean custard topped with a sugar brulee
$8
$8
TORTA DI FORMAGGI
Homemade maple cheesecake with a graham cracker crust & topped with caramelized pecans
$8
$10
FANTASIA DI DOLCI
A trio of flourless chocolate cake, butterscotch pots de creme & a white chocolate pistachio frozen custard
$10
$8
FRITELLE DI BANANE
Tempura bananas served with a butterscotch & chocolate-hazelnut dipping sauce
$8
$8
BON BON
A duo of mint bon bons with chocolate coating
$8
$8
TORTA DI COCCO
a coconut cream pie with an oreo cookie crust & topped with roasted sliced almonds
$8
$8
TORTA DI FRAGOLE
Homemade local sweet strawberry shortcake layered with chantilly cream
$8
$8
TARTARUGA DI GELATO
A turtle sundae with vanilla gelato, warm caramel & chocolate sauces, caramelized pecans & fresh whip cream
$8
$8
OMD!
A graham cracker pie topped with salted caramel and Italian merangue
$8
$8
SWEET OF THE WEEK
Ask your server
$8
$8
CREPE OF THE WEEK
Ask your server
$8
$8
COBBLER OF THE WEEK
Ask your server
$8
MARTINIS:
$12
FIORE HOUSE MARTINI
Belvedere vodka, dry vermouth blue cheese basil stuffed olive
$12
$10
THE DETOX
Ultimate vodka with muddled apple, celery, mint, lemon & agave syrup
$10
$10
THAI LASSI
Absolut Mango vodka, tamarind,mango, lime & jalapeño
$10
$10
PINEAPPLE BASIL DROP
Skyy Pineapple vodka, basil, lemon & pineapple
$10
$11
LAVENDER FIELDS
Ketel One vodka, Parfait amour liqueur, lavender infused honey & fresh lemon
$11
$11
PRICKLY PEAR
Absolut Pear vodka, blood orange, prickly pear, St Germain elder flower liqueur, fresh house citrus mix
$11
$10
PASSION OF THE FRUIT
Skyy Passion Fruit vodka, passion fruit, Chambord, St. Germain liqueur, sugar rim
$10
$10
ESPRESSO
Absolut Vanilla vodka, fresh brewed espresso, homemade caramel, Patron XO Cafe liqueur, cream
$10
$10
VESPA
White Lillet, prosecco, grapefruit, thyme infused honey
$10
$12
SGROPPINO
Absolut Elixir vodka, Prosecco, lemon sorbet, mint
$12
$11
AVOCADO
Cruzan Mango rum, muddled fresh avocado, splash Absolut Vanilla vodka, lime
$11
$10
THE FIORE NEGRONI
Nolet’s gin, Maurin sweet vermouth, fresh blood orange juice, soda
$10
$10
LONDON FOG
Tangueray gin, Green Chartruese, fresh muddled lime & cucumber
$10
$12
SUGAR PLUM
Aviation gin, Pom pomegranate juice, simple syrup, fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, grapefruit peel
$12
$12
BARNUM WAS RIGHT
Broker’s gin, Briottet creme de peche, lemon, Angostura bitters, lemon twist
$12
$11
BLACKBERRY SAGE MANHATTAN
Bulleit bourbon, muddled sage, fresh blackberries
$11
$11
BROWN DERBY
Maker’s Mark bourbon, ruby red grapefruit, thyme infused honey, burnt orange peel
$11
$11
JALAMIGO
Jalapeño-infused Patron Silver tequila, pineapple, lime, agave, with a Luxardo cherry
$11
COCKTAILS:
$9
our famous FIORE SANGRIA
Red or White
$9
$10
MOSCOW MULE
Sky vodka, Fever Tree ginger beer, limes
$10
$10
FIORE BLOODY CEASAR
Belvedere Bloodymary vodka, house bloody mix, Fiore Caesar dressing
$10
$10
APEROL COOLER
Skyy vodka, Aperol apertivo, lime, pineapple, soda
$10
$10
PERUVIAN PISCO PUNCH
Kappa pisco, pineapple, lime, simple syrup, orange segment
$10
$11
CUCUMBER-ORANGE GIN GIMLET
Tangueray Rangpur gin, Grand Marnier, lime, cucumber, orange
$11
$10
RHUBARB SOUR
Death’s Door gin, rhubarb-infused syrup, fresh house citrus mix, sprite
$10
$9
MOJITO
Choose: Traditional, Mixed Berry, Jalapeño-Cucumber or ask about other seasonal flavors
$9
$11
FRESH MARGARITA
Avion tequila, fresh muddled sour, agave ask your ser ver about fresh seasonal flavors
$11
$11
LILLET & BLOOD ORANGE SPRITZER
White Lillet, Absolut Mandarin vodka, proscecco, blood orange juice, fresh house citrus mix
$11
Appetizers Only - Choose 7 for $22 per person (extra charge for seafood)
Mixed mini pizzas
Filled homemade breadsticks
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Marinated mozzarella skewers served with pepperdews and cherry tomato
Mixed bruschetta
Cocktail size meatballs in marinara
Puff pastry filled with sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Arancini (crispy filled rice balls)
Potato croquette balls with marinara
Fried artichokes served with a lemon aioli
Prosciutto with seasonal fruit
Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella
Wild mushroom pursed with goat cheese and chives
Ahi tuna tartar served in a parmesan cup
Chicken and beef skewers with a balsamic glaze
Pigs in a blanket (sausage)
Chicken lollipops with a buttermilk ranch dipping sauce
Crudite' platter
Fruit skewers
Charcuterie platters per table (serves 6-8, charged per platter)
Calamari Fritti (3.50 per person up charge)
Tempura battered shrimp drizzled with homemade bbq sauce (4.50 per person up charge)
Crab cakes drizzled with a pepperdew aioli (4.50 per person up charge)
Buffets Only Available Sun-Thurs (Lunch Or Dinner) - $25 per person or $5 more per person if you want to add dessert. Buffet Options: (choice of two salads).
Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons and parmesan
House salad with mixed baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, and tomato
Pear salad with mixed baby greens, sherry vinaigrette, poached red wine pears, gorgonzola crumbles, and candied pecans
Spinach salad with spinach, balsamic vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, red onions, pancetta, and chopped hard boiled egg
Choice Of Two Entrees:
Penne with a choice of sauce:
Bolognese (traditional hearty meat sauce)
Arrabiatta (spicy, garlic, tomato sauce)
Pesto (puree of basil, parmesan, and pinenuts)
Alfredo (creamy parmesan sauce)
Lasagna (meat or veggie)
Butternut squash tortellacci tossed in a brown butter sage cream sauce
Chicken ravioli in a white wine, garlic, olive oil sauce, with roasted tomato and basil Homemade jumbo meatballs served in a marinara sauce
Chicken breasts in a Marsala wine sauce
Salmon filet with a fresh tomato basil sauce or a salmon veggie skewer
Choice Of Two Sides:
Mashed potato
Roasted potato
Au gratin potato
Garlic sauteed spinach
Butter garlic broccoli
Roasted veggies with garlic, olive oil and herbs
Choice Of One Dessert:
Milky way cheesecake with an oreo cookie crust
Tiramisu layered with nutella, chocolate, and espresso dipped ladyfingers
Seasonal fruit cobbler
Three Course Dinner: ($35.00 per person)
1st Course – Salad (Choice of one)
Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese
House salad, mixed baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, and tomato
Pear salad, mixed baby greens, sherry vinaigrette, poached red wine pears, gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans
2nd Course – Entree (Guest chooses one)
Cheese Ravioli with a fresh tomato basil sauce
Chicken Marsala over cheesy mashed potatoes, and sautéed garlic spinach
Salmon with a lemon caper sauce over mashed potatoes and roasted veggies
3rd Course – Dessert (Choice of one)
Mini chocolate cake with mascarpone whipped cream and orange sauce
Mini bread pudding with vanilla crème anglaise sauce
Four Course Dinner: $45 Per Person - (Appetizer Course May Be Substituted For Pasta Course). Appetizers (choice of two from appetizer list – seafood items will be an upcharge).
1st Course – Salad (Choice of one)
Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese
House salad, mixed baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, and tomato
Pear salad, mixed baby greens, sherry vinaigrette, poached red wine pear, gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans
Spinach salad, spinach, balsamic vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, red onion, pancetta, and chopped hard boiled egg
2nd Course – Entree (Guest chooses one)
Butternut Squash Tortellaci tossed in a brown butter sage cream sauce
Chicken Picatta, chicken breast served in a lemon caper picatta sauce
Pork or Chicken sausage over mashed potato and sautéed garlic rapini or garlic spinach
Fish of the week or Salmon served with the same side
3rd Course – Dessert (Choice of one)
Apple Tart with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce
Bread pudding with vanilla anglaise sauce
Lemon parfait topped with Italian meringue
Mini chocolate cake with mascarpone whipped cream and orange sauce
The Crème' De La Crème' - 4-Course Dinner – $65 Per Person, Appetizers - Choice of three from appetizer list (may include one upcharge item) *OR* Choose one appetizer and one pasta course.
1st Course – Salad (Guest chooses from two)
Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, layered with heirloom tomato, basil, and arugula salad
Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese
Butter Lettuce Wedge, balsamic viniagrette, pancetta, gorgonzola, tomato, and candied pecans
2nd Course – Entree (Choice of three and guest will choose one of the three)
Meat Lasagna, layered pasta with our homemade bolognese, beciamella, and parmesan
Butternut Squash Tortellaci tossed in a brown butter sage cream sauce
Chicken Ravioli tossed in a white wine garlic olive oil sauce, with roasted tomato and basil
Petite Filet Mignon served over pumpkin mashed potato with a gorgonzola sauce, and roasted asparagus
Fish special of the week
Chicken Picatta over mashed potato, and roasted asparagus
$5 per person)
Cioppino, traditional seafood stew (upcharge of
$5 per person)
3rd course – Dessert (Guests chooses from two)
Strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries, marscapone whip cream, and drizzled with a fresh strawberry sauce
Apple Tart with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce
Mini Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone whipped cream and orange sauce
Seasonal Cobbler with vanilla gelato
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