Farfalla Trattoria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Farfalla Trattoria, a delightful Italian treasure nestled in Los Angeles. The menu offers an array of delicious options that embody authentic Italian cuisine. Start your culinary adventure with tempting antipasti like the Calamari Fritti, perfectly paired with arrabiata sauce, or indulge in the rich Carpaccio di Manzo, topped with fresh arugula and parmesan.
The pasta selections shine brightly, with standout dishes like the creamy Penne Arrabiata and the exquisite Ravioli di Zucca. Each bite transports you straight to Italy. Don't miss their renowned pizzas, including the classic Margherita and the flavorful Quattro Formaggi.
Whether you’re dining in the cozy ambiance, enjoying heated outdoor seating, or opting for takeout, Farfalla Trattoria promises a memorable meal with excellent service. It's the perfect spot for groups or romantic dinners alike!
ANTIPASTI E INSALATA
CALAMARI FRITTI
Served with our arrabiata sauce
CAPRESE
Bufala mozzarella and tomato with Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil and fresh basil
CONTADINA
Marinated red peppers, zucchini, eggplant and goat cheese
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Thinly sliced beef topped with arugula, shaved parmesan and capers in a lemon vinaigrette
POLENTA E FUNGHI
Soft polenta topped with a red wine mushroom sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE
Seafood medley with lemon and olive oil dressing
TERRINE DI MELANZANE
Eggplant baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
VEGETALI ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled seasonal vegetables with a touch of Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
Diced tomatoes, basil and garlic served on pizza crust
ROLLINO
Smoked mozzarella and radicchio rolled and baked in a thin pizza crust
INSALATA DI FINOCCHI
Romaine lettuce, fennel, French string beans, tomatoes and radishes in a light Italian vinaigrette
INSALATA MISTA
Baby lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with roasted bell peppers and eggplant strips
INSALATA FARFALLA
Hearts of romaine and radicchio over toasted pizza bread in our Cesare dressing
ARUGULA E POMODORI
Arugula, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms and aged ricotta in a house vinaigrette
INSALATA DI FARRO
Chopped romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and farro in a house Italian vinaigrette
INSALATA TOSCANA
Chopped romaine, cannellini beans, marinated mushrooms, tomatoes and onions in a Tuscan balsamic dressing, topped with strips of grilled skirt steak (entre portion)
PASTA E FAGIOLI
Housemade soup with pasta, red, pinto, and cannellini beans
PAPPA E POMODORO
Tuscan tomato soup with onions, celery, toasted garlic bread, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil
MINESTRONE
Seasonal vegetable soup
LE ZUPPE
LE PIZZE/CALZONE
FOCACCIA Rosmarino
CALZONE FUNGHI E PROSCIUTTO
Mushrooms, ham and mozzarella with a light tomato sauce
CALZONE VEGETARIANO
A variety of vegetables, cheese and tomato sauce
CALZONE RICOTTA E SPINACI
Spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano and a light tomato sauce
SALSICCIA E ARUGULA
Italian sausage, arugula, mozzarella and tomato sauce
NAPOLETANA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, garlic and anchovies
CAPRICCIOSA
Artichokes, ham, olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella
MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
PESTO E CAPRINO
Pesto, tomato sauce, mozzarella and goat cheese
VEGETARIANA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms and radicchio
POMODORI POLLO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes
QUATRO FORMAGGI
Fontina, mozzarella, gruyre, parmigiano and tomato sauce
PARMIGIANA
Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano and fresh basil
PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
ALLA AMERICANA
BBQ chicken, mozzarella, smoked gouda, red onions and cilantro
Pz SALAME
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese and spicy salame
FRADIAVOLA
Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions with spicy Calabrian pepperoncino oil
ALLA BRASILIANA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, skirt steak strips and Brazilian chimichurri
LASAGNA EMILIANA
Traditional Bolognese style
CAPELLINI ALLA CHECCA
Angel hair pasta with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil
PENNETTE SANTINO
Penne in a lightly spicy pink vodka sauce
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Housemade spaghetti and meatballs
SPAGHETTINI IN SALSA CRUDA
With garlic, fresh tomatoes, capers, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes
PENNE ALLA ARRABIATA
With spicy tomato sauce, garlic and Italian parsley
RIGATONI AI TRE FUNGHI
With Champignons, Shitake and Porcini mushrooms in a light pink sauce
RIGATONI POLLO E BROCCOLI
With chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli in a light cream sauce
GNOCCHI DI POLLO
GNOCCHI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Housemade potato dumplings with your choice of sauce: Ai Filetti di Pollo e Pomodoro / Quatro Fromaggi / Pesto Genovese / Alla Bolognese
GNOCCHI PESTO
GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE
RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA
Pumpkin ravioli in a walnut and cream sauce
RAVIOLI DI RAPINI
Housemade ravioli filled with broccoli and potatoes in a tomato and garlic sauce topped with aged ricotta
RAVIOLI DI MAGRO
Housemade ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach in a tomato-basil or mascarpone and fresh sage sauce
SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA
With tomato sauce, onions, black pepper and pancetta
TAGLIOLINI COZZE E VONGOLE
Housemade pasta with mussels, clams and tomato broth
TAGLIOLINI GAMBERETTI
Housemade pasta with shrimp and zucchini in a white wine, olive oil and garlic sauce
FUSILLI TARTUFATI
Corkscrew pasta with Shitake mushrooms, leeks, artichokes, white truffle oil and aged ricotta
PENNE ALLA NORMA
With tomato sauce, baked eggplant and mozzarella
FARFALLE AL SALMONE
Bowtie pasta with smoked salmon and peas in a light vodka-pink sauce
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE
Housemade pasta with a ground veal sauce and peas
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
PASTA PUTANESCA
PASTA ALGIO/OLIO
PASTA PORCINI
PASTA PRIMAVERA
SPAGHETTI MARINARA
LE PASTE
I PIATTI FORTI
STRACCETTI DI MANZO
Aged skirt steak marinated and grilled Piedmontese style in a parsley, onion, Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil and white balsamic pesto sauce, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
SALMONE Zafferano
Grilled fresh Atlantic salmon with yellow pearl onions and saffron sauce over a bed of arugula, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
SALMONE AL PESTO
Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
POLENTA E SALSICCE
Italian sausages on a bed of soft cornmeal and spinach with a light tomato sauce
POLLO MARSALA
Boneless, skinless chicken breast sauted with Shitake mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
POLLO RUSPANTE
One-half Shelton Farms free-range chicken roasted in our wood-burning oven with garlic, fresh Mediterranean herbs and a wild mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
PAILLARD DI POLLO
Grilled chicken breast with an artichoke heart sauce, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
PICCATA DI POLLO
Premium California chicken breast pounded and pan-roasted with white wine, lemon and caper sauce served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
POLLO ALLA SALTIMBOCA
Boneless, skinless chicken breast, topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sage and a white wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
POLLO ALLA MILANESE *
Breaded chicken breast, sauted in a slow fire, topped with arugula, tomatoes, and shaved parmesan, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables or pasta marinara
SIDE VEGETABLES
organic, in season
SIDE SPINACH
garlic
SIDE ROASTED POTATOES
mashed or roasted
SIDE MASHED POTATOES
SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
SIDE ITALIAN SAUSAGE
SIDE SHRIMP
SIDE MEATBALLS
SIDE PROSCIUTTO
SIDE STRACCETTI
Side Anchovies
Side Mixed Olives
Chili Flakes
Side Bolognese
UTENSILIS
Side Marinara Sauce
SIDE CAESAR DRESSING
SIDE PASTA AGLIO E OLIO
aglio and olio