The world-famous Beverly Hills restaurant scene has welcomed Delfini Citta, an urban Italian tapas bar, lounge and restaurant.

This summer, Delfini Citta has been amping up the atmosphere every Thursday with jazz and live music bands playing Latin, Brazilian, and classic tunes. The addition of live music offers Delfini Citta and its diners the chance to enjoy local artists and musicians in a friendly, convivial atmosphere, anchored by good food and drinks.

Delfini Citta is the east-side branch of a longtime Santa Monica favorite, Caffe Delfini. Lifelong friends Gianpietro Silardi and Alessandro Ercoli established the original Delfini crew, have brought on new partner Franco Lupinacci, who is bringing a contemporary version of the Italian trattoria to a hip, trendy crowd in Beverly Hills.

At Delfini Citta, Executive Chef David Santiago creates traditional flavors enlivened by modern, artisanal touches, merging classic Italian flavors, Spanish fusion and Asian flair,  and offering a wide selection of tapas, pizzas, pastas, and classic Italian dishes. Some new items includes Polipo -Grilled octopus sautéed in tomato and basil, and Crudo di salmon – Fresh salmon seasoned with fresh citrus spicy chips, and so much more. (See full menu below.)

In the Delfini Citta pizzeria, anchored by a brick fire oven and the skilled hands of David Santiago, a three-time gold medalist pizza chef, Chef Santiago makes the most of the oven, carefully pre-cooking and seasoning ingredients in the intense heat before they can be added to the crisp thin-crust pizzas. Diners will taste the difference in the layers of unctuous cheese and sauce, mixed with caramelized crunch.

Pizzas range from traditional Italian combos, such as pepperoni, favorites such as Roasted Garlic Clams (white Baby clams, roasted garlic, roasted onions, tomato and basil), and the best BBQ Chicken Pizza (grilled chicken, smoked Gouda, red onions and cilantro). They recently garnered a great accolade from LA Confidential, who claims Delfini Citta as a “top pizza spot” in its newest dining article.

Offering a full roster of wine, beers, and cocktails to complement your meals, alongside the congenial hospitality and personal service, combined with beautiful surroundings, it’s no surprise that customers are coming back again and again, and Delfini Citta is emerging as Beverly Hills newest hotspot.

Mixologist Donovan serving up the Black  Manhattan.

Drop by for happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, or fill out your evening with selections from the equally enticing tapas menu, such as risotto with spicy shrimp, salmon crudo, or black mussels sautéed in wine.

Whatever your choice, make yourself comfortable on a leather sofa or lounge chair, or stake out a table with your friends, as you catch up, take in a game, or enjoy old-time Italian cinema on the TV screen.

Some of their delicious specialty cocktails include:

Scooby Snack Martini – Midori, Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao and  Coconut Milk shaken and layered in Martini Glass

Key Lime Pie Martini – Absolut Vanilla, Lime Juice, House made simple syrup, Cream, shaken and served in a Martini   Glass with a Graham Cracker Rim

Black Manhattan – House made sweet vermouth with marinated maraschino cherries mixed with Johnnie Walker Black Label, chilled and served in a martini glass

French Kiss – Raspberry Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Blue Curacao shaken and served in a Martini Glass with a Chambord Sinker, Garnished with a Raspberry.

Upcoming events include:

July 19: Brazilian Jazz w/ Nobresil (Leo Nobre (bass), Mari Nobre (voice)

July 26: Brazilian Jazz w/ Leo Nobre (bass), Christian Barion (drums), Angelo Metz (guitar)

Delfini Citta is located at 8635 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills and is open for lunch Monday – Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday – Friday at 5:30 p.m., and at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

For reservations call: 310.659.9555

www.DelfiniCitta.com

Summer Menu:

ANTIPASTI & INSALATE

MISTA 9

Mix green, radicchio, carrots, cherry tomatoes, balsamic

CAESAR 11

Hearts of Romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, Reggiano cheese, garlic and croutons

CAPRESE 11

Fresh mozzarella, grilled tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil,basil

SPINACH & RADICCHIO 10

With toasted pine nuts, basil/berries dressing

SUMMER STACK 13

Grilled tomatoes, grilled green and yellow squash, mozzarella, basil pesto

CARCIOFINI 13

Fresh baby artichoke, fresh arugola, celery, lemon dressing

PROSCIUTTO & MELONE 15

FRIED CALAMARI 11

STEAMED CLAMS 11

Manila clams in white wine sauce

STEAMED MUSSELS 10

Black mussels in red spicy sauce

PRIMI

CAPELLINI 15

Fresh heirloom tomatoes,roasted grape tomatoes, garlic and basil

FETTUCCINE ESTIVE 16

Fresh veggies julienne and fresh thime

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE 18

Homemade pappardelle with veal ragu

STROZZAPRETI ALLA NORMA 15

Grilled eggplant,plum tomatoes,basil,garlic,fresh thime,smoked mozzarella

CANNELLONI 16

Fresh vegetables wrapped in homemade cannelloni pasta with spicy New Orleans sauce

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE 18

Manila clams, garlic, white wine sauce

BLACK LINGUINE MARE 20

Black linguine, Manila clams, black mussels, shrimp, calamari, garlic, (spicy)

ARTESAN PIZZA’S

SPECK & POTATOES 18

Speck,fresh rosemary potatoes

SALSICCIA E PARMIGIANO 16

Spicy sausage,tomato sauce,mozzarella,parmesan cheese

MARGHERITA 14

Tomato sauce,mozzarella,basil

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA 17

Mozzarella,tomato sauce and Parma Ham

BLACK BEAUTY 16

Spicy sausage, black olives, tomato and gorgonzola

ROASTED GARLIC CLAMS 17

Baby clams, roasted garlic, roasted onions, tomato and basil

FRESH SALMON 17

Grilled salmon, mushrooms and roasted red peppers

SHRIMP PEPPER 17

Roasted tri-color peppers, white shrimp, herbs and fresh lemon juice

CIPOLLA E GORGONZOLA 15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted onions and fresh gorgonzola

FUNGHI 15

Sauteed mushroom, mozzarella, tomato sauce

BBQ CHICKEN 16

Grilled chicken, smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro

VEGETABLE 16

Grilled tri-color peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant

MyPIZZA 17

Pepperoni, sausage, salame, tomato sauce, mozzarella

DELFINI Citta’ ITALIAN TAPAS

Pane e Pomodoro 8

Grilled Baguette rubbed with tomato, Garlic,

Truffle oil, Prosciutto

Panzerotto di Salmone 9

Empanadas

Fresh Salmon Soffritto turnover, Cilantro,

Lime, Aioli

Panzerotto di Carne 8

Empanadas

Spicy Angus Beef turnover, roasted

Red lpeppers Aioli

Patate Brave 8

Spicy Paprika potatos, Aioli di Mare

Spicy Patate Brave 8

Habanero Basil Potatoes,

Roast Pepper, Aioli

Frittata Romana 8

Potato confit, Caramelized onions

Garlic, Aioli

Pulpo alla Griglia 13

Grilled Octopus Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Wine

Shrimp Goodfellas Little Italy NYC 14

5 Jumbo Shrimp over bisquits,

spicy red sauce…Hot Hot

Datteri 12

Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates wrapped with Speck

Piatto di Formaggi 12

3 Cheeses

Insaccati 12

Assorted dry aged meats

DELFINI Citta’

ITALIAN TAPAS

Tricolore 8

Trio of pasta, gorgonzola, arrabbiata, pesto

Pollo e salsiccia

Chicken and sausage skewer 9

Risottino con Gamberi 9

Risotto with spicy shrimps

Crudo di Salmone 10

Fresh Salmon seasoned with fresh citrus

spicy Chips

Pimientos Padron 9

Fried Peppers with Sea salt

Calamari Fritti 11

Fried Calamari side Marinara sauce

Clams

Fresh Clams sauteed wine and tomato sauce 11

Cozze 11

Black Mussle sauteed wine and tomato sauce

Form 4.00pm to 7.00pm Half Price

Pulpo alla Griglia

Patate Brave

Pimientos Padron

Panzerotto di Salmone/Carne

Calamari Fritti

Pane e Pomodoro

Pollo e Salsiccia

Black Mussels