Terra American Bistro began in Hillcrest May 1998 and has since moved to the East College District of Rolando. Chef/Owner and Cookbook Author Jeff Rossman supports local food purveyors and sources all ingredients carefully, with a commitment to buy all products that are cultivated sustainably and humanely. Terra specialties include Steamed Carlsbad Black Mussels, Chipotle Marinated Skirt Steak, Pumpkin Raviolis and Lobster Macaroni ‘n Cheese. This neighborhood Bistro serves up farm to table fare and offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance. The team’s ambition at Terra is to create a relaxed and casual atmosphere to enjoy great food, local craft beer & wine.
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Menu and prices subject to change
ANTIPASTI
CAPRESE 9.95
roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella and basil
CALAMARI 9.95
sautéed calamari capers, kalamata olives and roma tomatoes
INSALATE E ZUPPE
MISTA 7.95
wild field greens with shaved carrots and balsamic vinaigrette
CESARE 8.95
romaine hearts with croutons, shaved parmigiano cheese and caesar dressing (anchovies 2)
BARBABIETOLE 8.95
wild greens with roasted beets, toasted almonds, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
FAGIOLI 7.95
tuscan soup with imported prosciutto and white beans
FRANCESCA 8.95
wild greens with green apples, pears, gorgonzola, candied pistachios and balsamic vinaigrette
CAVOLO 8.95
baby kale, toasted pine nuts, currants, shaved parmigiano & italian vinaigrette
MINESTRONE 7.95
italian vegetable soup
BRODETTO 10.95
mixed market fresh seafood with saffron cream
PIZZE
MARGHERITA 14.95
fresh mozzarella with basil and marinara sauce
STAGIONI 16.95
italian sausage with mushrooms, olives, artichokes and marinara sauce
PEPPERONI 14.95
pepperoni with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce
PANINIS
VEGETARIANO 11.95
fresh mozzarella with tomatoes, basil, evoo, salt and pepper | all paninis served with field green salad
POLLO 13.95
grilled organic chicken with imported prosciutto and artichoke hearts | all paninis served with field green salad
PRIMI E SECONDI M/P
Pasta made in house daily
ORECCHIETTE 15.95
“little ear“ shaped pasta, beecher’s flagship cheddar cheese and truffle oil
GEMELLI SIENESE 16.95
“corkscrew” shaped pasta,imported prosciutto, green peas and gorgonzola cream sauce
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 15.95
spaghetti with classic italian meat sauce
CAPELLINI PORTONOVO 17.95
linguine, fresh seafood and light tomato sauce
GNOCCHI CON LE NOCI 15.95
homemade ricotta gnocchi with toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cream sauce
PAPARADELLE AL CINGHIALE 16.95
wide fresh pasta with wild boar ragú
RIGATONI PEPPERONATA 15.95
rigatoni, italian sausage, roasted red peppers and tomato cream sauce
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE 16.95
linguine, market fresh manila clams, garlic, lemon and white wine
PENNE ALLA VODKA 16.95
penne, imported pancetta, peppercorns, green onions and vodka tomato cream sauce
LASAGNA 16.95
housemade noodles with mozzarella, pecorino romano cheese, and meat sauce
MELANZANE AL FORNO 17.95
baked eggplant with panko breading, parmigiano reggiano and marinara sauce
PICCATA 17.95
organic chicken breast sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine and butter
ANTIPASTI
ARANCINI 10.95
arborio rice balls, imported prosciutto, green peas, fontina cheese
CAPRESE 10.95
roma tomatoes fresh imported buffalo mozzarella, basil
BRUSCHETTA 8.95
roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, toasted crostini
CALAMARI 10.95
sautéed calamari, capers, olives and tomatoes
AFFETTATI (FOR TWO) 18.95
imported cured italian meats and cheeses, kalamata olives, homemade pickled vegetables
PROSCIUTTO ARUGULA 14.95
prosciutto arugula and parmigiano reggiano
CARPACCIO 14.95
finely sliced raw beef tenderloin, parmigiano reggiano, capers and dijon mustard
GAMBERONI 14.95
grilled prawns, goat cheese and oregano sauce
CAPESANTE 13.95
pan-seared market sea scallops with wild field greens
INSALATE E ZUPPE
MISTA 9.95
organic wild field greens, shaved carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
FRANCESCA 10.95
wild greens, green apples, pears, gorgonzola, candied pistachios and balsamic vinaigrette
CESARE 10.95
romaine hearts with homemade croutons, shaved parmigiano cheese and caesar dressing (anchovies add 2)
CAVOLO 10.95
baby kale, toasted pine nuts, currants, shaved parmigiano & italian vinaigrette
BARBABIETOLE 9.95
wild greens with roasted beets, toasted almonds, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
MINESTRONE 8.95
italian vegetable soup
FAGIOLI 8.95
tuscan soup with imported prosciutto and white beans
BRODETTO 12.95
mixed market fresh seafood with saffron cream
PIZZE m/p
our dough is made daily in house
MARGHERITA 15.95
Imported fresh water buffalo mozzarella with basil marinara sauce
PROSCIUTTO 17.95
imported prosciutto with wild arugula, fresh mozzarella and truffle oil
PEPPERONI 16.95
with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce
STAGIONI 17.95
mild italian sausage with seasonal mushrooms, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce fresh vegetables, fresh mozzarella & marinara
VEGETARIANO 16.95
please ask your server
SIDES
OLIVE ASCOLANE 8.95
fried green olives stuffed with organic ground chicken and pork
CAVOLINI 8.95
sautéed brussels sprouts with fresh garlic, bread crumbs and pecorino romano
BROCOLINI 8.95
baked broccoli with lemon, toasted pine nuts and evoo
BEETS 8.95
roasted beets with honey, pistachios and vinaigrette
MEATBALLS 8.95
housemade meatballs with marinara sauce
SPINACI 9.95
sautéed spinach with onions, lemon, pine nuts and dijon
Classic Italian recipe's from Mauro's family going back 4 generations
PASTA
We're known for our fresh in house pastas made daily
substitute gluten-free pasta, 3
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 18.95
Classic Italian traditional Italian meat sauce
HOMEMADE LASAGNA AL RORNO 18.95
Homemade noodles, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano cheese and our special meat sauce
PENNE ALLA VODKA 18.95
imported pancetta, peppercorns, green onions, vodka tomato cream sauce
ORECCHIETTE 18.95
“little ear“ pasta, local beecher’s flagship cheddar cheese and truffle oil
PAPARADELLE CINGHIALE 18.95
wide fresh pasta, kalamata olives, capers, wild boar ragú
RIGATONI PEPERONATA 18.95
rigatoni, ground italian sausage, roasted red peppers and tomato cream sauce
LINGUINE ALLE BONGOLE 18.95
market fresh clams, garlic, lemon, white wine
CAPELLINI PORTONOVA 21.95
fresh seafood in a light tomato sauce
GNOCCHI CON LE NOCI 18.95
homemade ricotta dumpling with toasted walnuts & gorgonzola cream sauce
SECONDI
served with vegetables
VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA 24.95
sauteed thin cut veal, imported prosciutto, fresh sage, chardonnay butter sauce
MELANZANE AL FORNO 19.95
baked eggplant with bread crumbs, parmigiano reggiano and marinara sauce
FILETTO DI MANZO 36.95
locally raised, aged for 28 days, grilled beef tenderloin gorgonzola-red wine sauce
BRASATO 32.95
braised beef short ribs, fresh herbs, served over creamy polenta
OSSO BUCO 36.95
braised organic veal shank with seasonal aromatic vegetables
POLLO | VITELLO PARMIGIANA 23.95
veal or chicken with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce
POLLO TRIFOLATI 22.95
sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, dijon mustard & cognac in a light cream sauce
PORCHETTA AL MARSALA 22.95
grilled port chop, seasonal mushrooms, marsala cream sauce
BRASATO 32.95
slow cooked local short rib, fresh herbs, red wine demiglaze sauce over creamy polenta
MARCHIGIANA 32.95
slow cooked organic lamb shank, plum tomatoes, fresh herbs
VITELLO MILANESE 24.95
sautéed thin cut veal lighty breaded with, roma tomatoes, lemon and arugula
DESSERT
made in house
AFFOGATO 6
espresso shot poured over vanilla gelato
GELATO 8
(Two Scoops) spumoni, chocolate, vanilla, white chocolate coconut
SORBETO 8
coconut or lemon
TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO ALLE NOCCIOLA 10
chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, topped with chocolate Frangelico ganache
ZEPPOLE 10
fried doughnut balls dusted with cinnamon vanilla sugar, marscapone to top
LIMONCELLO TARTUFO 10
lemon gelato with limoncello heart, covered with meringue sprinkles
TARTUFO 10
zabaione cream center surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts
TIRAMISÙ 10
espresso soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder
CANNOLI SICILIANI 10
classic italian pastry shells filled with whipped ricotta and vanilla cream,pistachio, chocolate chips, and ctirus peel