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Our signature recipes, including our fresh made pasta are created with the finest quality ingredients. In our garden patio we grow herbs & edible flowers that are presented in dishes & drinks. Locally sourced seasonal seafood, produce & meats.
Buon Appetito
Antipasti
appetizers
*fresh baked focaccia bread served with your meal.
Impepata di Cozze
market season Salt Spring Island mussels (when available) in a white wine & black pepper sauce, served with house-made crostini 24 *GF
Carpaccio
thinly sliced uncooked beef tenderloin, arugula, fresh tarragon citronette, parmigiano 21 *GF
Prosciutto e Melone
layered prosciutto di Parma & cantaloupe melon on arugula ~ a classic al fresco appetizer 21 *GF
Polpette in Agrodolce
three tender beef meatballs with a savoury sweet & sour stew of caramelized onions, dried cranberries & green olives, topped with toasted almonds 21
Antipasto Il Covo for 2
popular Italiano platter served with an array of cured Italian meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, assorted olives & fruit 35
Insalata e Zuppa
salad & soup
Zuppa del Giorno
ask your server for the soup of the day
Caprese
fior di latte mozzarella layered with sliced tomatoes, topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette 20 *GF
Caesar
crisp romaine tossed with freshly made croutons, crispy smoked prosciutto, capers, Il Covo house-made dressing & parmigiano 17 *GF
Spinaci e Gorgonzola
spinach, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese & strawberries, tossed with a strawberry vinaigrette 19 *GF
Insalata Toscana
mixed greens, walnuts, grape tomatoes, black olives, red onions & shaved fennel dressed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta cheese 19 *GF
Burrata in Stagione
served with seasonal pairings *GF
Primi Piatti
pasta
Rigatoni alla Caprese
cherry tomatoes, basil & fior di latte mozzarella, tossed with fresh roma tomato sauce 27 *GF
Lasagne alla Bolognese
fresh pasta layered with besciamella, bolognese sauce & parmigiano, topped with mozzarella 29
Cannelloni di Mare
stuffed with a blend of crab & lobster, ricotta, spinach, topped with mozzarella & served in a light rosé sauce 36
Spaghetti allo Scoglio
a seafood delight of white fish, mussels, prawns, clams, bay scallops & cherry tomatoes in a white wine aglio & olio sauce 37 *GF
Ravioli Al Sugo Di Noci
ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta in a creamy walnut sauce 30
Tagliatelle Alla Genovese
fresh tagliatelle served with slow cooked AAA Angus beef, onions & herbs, finished with a touch of cream 32 *GF
Gnocchi
delicate & light potato gnocchi served with a choice of:
• slow cooked bolognese ragu
• creamy gorgonzola & walnuts
• classic Genovese pesto sauce 30
Pappardelle ai Funghi
medley of mushrooms in a creamy truffle white wine sauce 32 *GF
Linguine alla Puttanesca
olives, capers, garlic & anchovies simmered in a fresh Roma tomato sauce. Spicy & legendary 29 *GF
Risotto
classic carnaroli risotto ~ ask for tonight’s chef creation
Secondi Piatti
from the land & sea
Cioppino Livornese
white fish, mussels, prawns, clams & bay scallops simmered in a marinara sauce, served with house-made crostini 42 *GF
Stinco d’Agnello
lamb shank slowly braised in a red wine sauce, topped with toasted almonds. Served with polenta & vegetables 41 *GF
Tagliata con Gnocchi
sliced grilled AAA striploin steak topped with a Barolo reduction. Served with creamy wild mushroom gnocchi 45 *GF
Scaloppine al Marsala
veal scaloppine simmered in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with 4 cheese trofie pasta 44 *GF
Maiale al Brandy
local pork tenderloin (vegetable grain fed & hormone free) wrapped with prosciutto & topped with a brandy sauce. Served with caramelized apples & vegetables 40 *GF
Pesce del Giorno
the freshest catch of the day directly from our ocean, cooked & served to perfection. Please ask your server *GF
Famiglia Italiana style four course meal
chef chooses dishes daily and served family style
65 per person. Min. 4 people.
vegetarian
*GF can be prepared gluten free
Not all ingredients may be listed on the menu. Please let your server know prior to ordering of any dietary concerns or special requests. All olives may contain pits.
Dolci
Tiramisù
layers of savoiardi finger cookies dipped in espresso & a creamy marsala mascarpone delight. 13
Cannoli
house-made cannoli pastries stuffed with a sweet citrus ricotta filling & garnished with pistachio or chocolate. 14
Affogato
vanilla gelato topped with hot espresso. (*add 1/2oz liqueur 4) 12 *GF
Creme Brûlée
classic vanilla orange topped with caramelized sugar. 13 *GF
Panna Cotta
classic Italian cream pudding topped with berry coulis or chocolate hazelnut sauce. 13 *GF
Mousse al Cioccolato
Belgium chocolate mousse with whipped cream, raspberry coulis & lingua di gatto cookies *GF without cookies 14 *GF
Dolce for 2
delectable tastings of selected house-made dolci to share. 17
Sorbetto o Gelato
*please ask your server for flavours. 10 *GF
*GF can be prepared gluten free
Wine List
Red Wine
HOUSE RED – medium-bodied & dry.
GRAN PASSIONE ROSSO – Veneto, Italy
full-bodied juicy flavours of blackberry, black cherry & plum, notes of vanilla & oak.
PINOT NOIR MARK WEST – Santa Lucia, California 11
medium-bodied, flavours of strawberry, black cherry, vanilla.
SALICE SALENTINO LEONE DI CASTRIS – Puglia, Italy
notes of crushed black cherry, espresso crema, violet & spice. Rich & earthy finish.
MALBEC FAMIGLIA BIANCHI – Mendoza, Argentina
full, luscious flavours & aromas of plums, cherries & chocolate, smooth silky vanilla finish.
CHIANTI CLASSICO FRESCOBALDI – Tuscany, Italy
luscious ruby red, wild berry & spicy notes with an oaky finish.
PRIMITIVO CAMPO MARINA – Puglia, Italy
smooth full-bodied, notes of vanilla, chocolate & oak, flavours of red fruits.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON LIBERTY SCHOOL – Paso Robles, California
velvety ruby-black, flavours of plum, blackberry & black cherry, hints of toasted oak & black pepper.
BARBERA D’ALBA BROCCARDO – Piedmont, Italy
inviting aromas of red cherries & leather. Medium-bodied, soft tannins & bright acidity.
MERLOT POPLAR GROVE – Penticton, BC
medium ruby red, flavours of raspberry & vanilla, with notes of sage & cherry.
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO CAGIOLO DOC – Abruzzo, Italy
deep ruby red, full bodied, notes of ripe red fruit, cocoa, vanilla, licorice & cinnamon. Long, smooth finish.
DIONYSOS PRIMITIVO – Puglia, Italy
ruby red, spicy notes of coffee, chocolate & flavours of plum, blackberry & raspberry.
BAROLO BROCCARDO DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
beautiful red with highlights of orange, medium bodied, spicy oak aromas of vanilla. Smooth finish, notes of fresh red fruit.
AMARONE TEDESCHI – Trentino, Italy
toasty & rich, notes of cinnamon, cherry preserves, blackberries & chocolate. Irresistible medium-full-bodied wine.
BRUNO ROCCA BARBARESCO DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
delicate red, notes of blackberries, wild cherries & plums, hints of flowers & herbs.
CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG – Tuscany, Italy
100% Sangiovese, aromas of blueberry & red fruits, flavours of black cherries & spice. Velvety smooth, long finish.
TIGNANELLO ANTINORI – Tuscany, Italy
this renowned wine is full-bodied, intense ruby red, notes of ripe red fruit, cassis & blackberries, hints of chocolate & licorice.
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA BOLGHERII – Tuscany, Italy
Italy’s most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon based wine & first single wine to be granted its own appellation. Universally regarded as the greatest wine from Italy & one of the most sought after wines in the world.
White Wine
HOUSE WHITE – medium-bodied & dry.
ROSÉ JOIEFARM VQA – Naramata, BC
notes of strawberry & cherry with a blast of raspberry. Medium-bodied, crisp & clean.
A NOBLE BLEND JOIEFARM VQA – Naramata, BC
aromatic & balanced, notes & flavours of guava, honeysuckle & clove, fresh grapefruit finish.
PINOT GRIGIO SANTA MARGHERITA – Trentino, Italy
fresh & fruity, flavours of green apple & peach. Well balanced, refreshing citrus undertones.
SAUVIGNON BLANC CAPELLA CLOS DU SOLEIL – Similkameen Valley, BC
aromas of grapefruit & lemon, rich pear & pineapple on the palate.
CHARDONNAY BREAD & BUTTER – Napa Valley, California – rich & creamy with notes of cherry & vanilla. Smooth oaky finish.
LUGANA TOMMASI – Lugana, Italy
fruity & fragrant on the nose, followed by fresh minerality & hints of almond.
VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA MERI DOC – Sardinia, Italy
Aromatic with white flowers & citrus. Tropical fruit balanced with fresh acidity.
DONNAFUGATA ANTHILIA – Sicily, Italy
crisp & soft, flavourful aromas of peach, pear, creamy lemon zest & light grapefruit.
VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO SUPERIORE – Marche, Italy
aromas of white stone fruit & almond with notes of peach & a hint of lemon drop. Intense & savoury.
VERNACCIA MONTENIDOLI FIORE DOCG – Tuscany, Italy
bright & crisp, floral aromas. Rich flavours of pear & apple with a refreshing almond finish.
Sparkling
LAMBRUSCO REGGIANO CONCERTO DOC – Emilia Romagna, Italy
dry sparkling ruby red, aromas of strawberries, raspberries & cherries. Fresh & harmonious.
MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG – Piedmont, Italy
light frizzante white wine, aromas of honeysuckle & apricots, sweet, flavours of peach & citrus.
PROSECCO VILLA SANDI IL FRESCO – Veneto, Italy
vibrant, aromas of orange & lemon peel, flavours of pear & golden apple, charming & fresh.
FERRARI BRUT – Trentino, Italy
flavourful & crisp classic Italian sparkling wine, notes of golden apples, citrus, sage & baked bread.
CA’DEL BOSCO FRANCIACORTA BRUT – Lombardy, Italy
dry sparkling, aromatic spicy notes of fresh oregano, flavours of stone fruits, melon & almonds.
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT CHAMPAGNE – Champagne, France
medium-full-bodied, extra dry, aromas & flavours of apple, pear & brioche.