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About Us

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Welcome to the Bottle Inn Ristorante

Nestled in the residential seaside city of Hermosa Beach, we have been catering to the needs of our regular patrons, guests and tourists for the past 35 years! Our restaurant is known for many reasons, the most famous of which are "Romantic," "Cozy Ambiance," "European Appeal," and, of course, our "Consistently outstanding, classical Italian cuisine." The Bottle Inn is a "Transfat-Free" restaurant and offers an alternative choice of "Gluten-Free" pastas prepared by glutin free methods.

BENZIGER FAMILY WINEMAKER DINNER, WEDNESDAY JUNE 4TH. AT 6:45PM WITH ERIN BENZIGER - WE WELCOME THE RETURN OF OUR FAVORITE WINERY WITH THE DEBUT OF THEIR NEW VENTURE"SIGNATERRA"RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY BIO-DYNAMIC WINES

SIGNATERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC"SHONE VINEYARD"(RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY) 2007: Floral with aromas of white peach and lime. Flavors of tangerine, and fresh herbs with papaya. Well balanced with intensive minerality.

LOBSTER AND CRABMEAT"SLAW"SALAD: Red and white cabbage shreds with colorful tear-drop tomatoes, yellow roasted sweet peppers, Bermuda onions, artichokes, fresh basil, white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with fresh grated parmesan shavings.

SIGNATERRA PINOT NOIR"BELLA LUNA VINEYARD"(RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY) 2006: Pure essence balanced by bright fruit and firm backbone. A cool climate luscious Pinot with a fresh red fruit character. Some spicy and earthy tones ending with soft chalky tannins combined with smooth acidity creating a lingering mouthfeel finish on the palate.

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLONI: Filled with roasted Portobello and Crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, mozzarella and Grana Padano cheeses in a fire charred golden tomato Pomarola sauce topped with goat cheese crumbles and sun dried tomato chiffonade.

INTERMEZZO

TRIBUTE CABERNET BLEND (SONOMA MOUNTAIN) 2005: A BORDEAUX-STYLE BLEND OF 75% CABERNET, 19% CABERNET FRANC, 3% MERLOT, 3% PETIT VERDOT.

LAMB CHOP LOLLIPOPS: Chambord-balsamic vinegar sesame seed glaze and eggplant mousse.

BENZIGER FAMILY SYRAH (NORTH COAST) 2005: Earth elements of tea, tobacco and herbs. Dark fruit flavors of black cherry and ripe plum. Long finish with notes of vanilla and toast.

SMOKED NORTH-WESTERN BONELESS DUCK BREAST: Roasted in a garlic Bar-B-Q syrah demiglasse. Served with roasted organic fingerling potatoes and charbroiled fennel bulbs.

BENZIGER FAMILY CABERNET SAUVIGNON (SONOMA COUNTY) 2005: Aromas of dark fruit and rich earth. Smooth and balanced with a full body and lasting finish.

CRISPY RICOTTA FRITTERS: Served with a Belgian chocolate Calibaut sauce and rhubarb compotte.