Everybody needs a neighborhood French joint, and Salut is just that: casual, comfortable, with a menu broad enough for Americans yet refined enough for zee French. Join us in St. Paul or Edina for cocktails and wine at the bar, oysters on the half shell, an extraordinary burger and fries, or the single best bowl of French Onion Soup this side of the Seine.
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Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
ANTIPASTI
Mozzarella di Bufala 19
with Roasted Baby Carrots and Pesto
Summer Beans 16
with Brown Beach Mushrooms, Duck Egg and Parmigiano
Prosciutto di San Daniele "Riserva" 17
with Horseradish and Red Plums
Baby Wild Arugula 17
with Parmigiano and Aceto Manodori
Steamed Cockles 16
in Njuda Brodetto with Green Onion "Fett'unta"
Gamberoni all' "Acqua Pazza" 16
Fresh Mediterranean Shrimp in Crazy Water
Baby Beet Salad 15
with Goat Yogurt, Almonds and Apricot Mostarda
Grilled Quail 16
with Shaved Fennel and Lardo
PRIMI
Pappardelle Bolognese 29
Gnocchi al Telefono 19
with Mozzarella di Bufala
Beef Cheek Ravioli 27
with Black Truffles and Castelmagno
Bucatini all'Amatriciana 25
with Guanciale, Hot Pepper and Pecorino
Black Spaghetti 29
with Rock Shrimp and Salami Calabrese
Orecchiette 25
with Sweet Sausage and Rapini
Linguine 27
with Clams, Pancetta and Hot Chiles
Fettuccine 24
with House-Made Pancetta and Radicchio
Pork Belly Pyramids 25
with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Grana Padano
Spaghettini 29
with Spicy Budding Chives and a One Pound Lobster
Cavatelli 27
with Lobster, Octopus and Calabrian Chilies
Garganelli 26
with "Funghi Trifolati"
SECONDI
Sea Scallops 37
with Ceci Neri and Corn Vinaigrette
Pan Seared Striped Bass 34
with Caponata and Salsa Verde
Porcini Rubbed Ribeye 65
with Roasted Potatoes and Aceto Manodori
Fennel Dusted Sweetbreads 31
with Sweet and Sour Onions and Membrillo Vinaigrette
Barbecued Skirt Steak 37
with Asparagus alla Piastra and Salsa Verde
Spicy Two Minute Calamari 31
Sicilian Lifeguard Style
Grilled Octopus 26
with Marble Potatoes and 'Nduja Vinaigrette
Charred Beef Tongue 29
with Leeks, Pancetta, Swiss Chard and Mostarda Vinaigrette
Grilled Pork Chop 36
with Cherry Peppers, Cipolline and Aceto Manodori
Whole Branzino 39
with Charred Broccolini and Tonnato
CONTORNI
Roasted Potatoes 11
with Rosemary
Braised Babbo Greens 11
Sweet Corn Fregula 11
Rapini 11
with Roasted Garlic
SPECIALS
Rigatoni alla Gricia 23
Grilled Guinea Hen 29
with Summer Squash, Black Olive Tapenade and Chianti Vinaigrette
Bavette 24
with Sungold Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Lamb Chops "Scottadito" 39
with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Grilled Onions and Lemon Yogurt
PASTA TASTING MENU
$105 per person. Accompanying wines $80 per person - As listed below. Our Pasta Tasting requires the participation of the entire table
Black Tagliatelle
with Charred Corn and Castelmagno; Wine Pairing: Podere Giardino"Suoli Cataldi" Reggiano Lambrusco 2016
Garganelli
with "Funghi Trifolati"; Wine Pairing: Caves Cooperatives de Donnas "Donnas" Aosta 2013
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wine Pairing: La Mozza "Aragone" Maremma Toscana 2011
Olive Oil Cake and Gelato
Capezzana Olive Oil, Two Ways + NaCl; Wine Pairing: Cardamaro, Amaro al Cardo e Carciofo NV
"Casunzei"
with Poppy Seeds; Wine Pairing: Bastianich "Ventennale" Tocai Plus 2008
Pork Belly Pyramids
with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Grana Padano; Wine Pairing: Fattoria Poggerino "Bugialla" Chianti Classico Riserva 2014
Passion Fruit "Spaghetti"
with Coconut Snow; Wine Pairing: Il Pavone, Moscato d'Asti 2017
BLACK TRUFFLE TASTING MENU
$99 Per Person. Accompanying wines 40 per person – As listed below. Our Black Truffle Tasting Menu requires the participation of the entire table and is available exclusively during lunch service.
Porcini Rubbed Carpaccio
with Mozzarella di Bufala and Black Truffles; Wine Pairing: Endrizzi "Piancastello" Trento Brut 2012
Chicken al Mattone
with a Sunny Side Up Egg and Black Truffles; Wine Pairing: Scarzello, Barolo 2004
Black Truffle Lasagna
with Parmigiano Fonduta; Wine Pairing: Pelissero "Nubiola" Barbaresco 2008
DOLCI E FORMAGGI
"Torta Caprese" 16
"Fior di Latte" and Vincotto
Babbo Tiramisù 16
Affogato 16
Assortment of Gelati and Sorbetti 16
Olive Oil Cake and Gelato 17
Capezzana Olive Oil, Two Ways + NaCl
Pistachio and Chocolate Semifreddo 16
Biscotti and Cookies 16
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
ANTIPASTI
Baby Wild Arugula 17
with Parmigiano and Aceto Manodori
Fiore di Zucca 19
with Marinated Cucumbers and Peach Conserva
Steamed Cockles 16
with Red Chilis and Basil
Crispy Sardines 18
with Sweet Corn Puree, Roasted Bell Peppers and Pignoli
Warm Lamb's Tongue Vinaigrette 17
with Brown Beech Mushrooms and a 3-Minute Egg
Pig Foot "Milanese" 16
with Rice Beans and Arugula
Baby Beets 15
with Goat Yogurt, Almonds and Apricot Mostarda
Arctic Char Tartare 18
with Marinated Cucumbers and Farro
Mussels "alla Tarantina" 16
Grilled Octopus 19
with "Borlotti Marinati" and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette
Prosciutto di San Daniele 19
with Black Pepper "Fett'unta"
Warm Tripe "alla Parmigiana"15
PRIMI
Garganelli 26
with "Funghi Trifolati"
Sweet Potato "Lune" 23
with Sage and Amaretti
Linguine 27
with Clams, Pancetta and Hot Chiles
Spaghettini 29
with Spicy Budding Chives and a One Pound Lobster
Mint Love Letters 24
with Spicy Lamb Sausage
Chianti Stained Tonnarelli 26
with Wild Boar Ragu
Gnocchi 26
with Braised Oxtail
Cavatelli 26
with Costolette di Maiale
Goat Cheese Tortelloni 24
with Dried Orange and Wild Fennel Pollen
Tonnarelli 75
with Fresh Summer Truffles and Grana Padano
Black Spaghetti 29
with Jumbo Lump Crab and Green Chiles
Fettuccine 24
with House-Made Pancetta and Radicchio
Bucatini all'Amatriciana 25
with Guanciale, Hot Pepper and Pecorino
Beef Cheek Ravioli 27
with Crushed Squab Liver and Black Truffles
Orecchiette 25
with Sweet Sausage and Rapini
Pappardelle Bolognese 29
SECONDI
Spicy Two Minute Calamari 31
Sicilian Lifeguard Style
Sea Scallops 37
with Little Gem Lettuce, Fregula and Calabrian Chiles
Duck 37
with Cherries and Baby Cauliflower
Grilled Quail 32
with "Scorzonera alla Romana" and Saba
Rabbit 35
with New Potatoes, Summer Peppers and Lardo
Charred Beef Tongue 29
with Leeks, Pancetta, Swiss Chard and Mostarda Vinaigrette
Grilled Pork Chop 36
with Cherry Peppers, Cipolline and Aceto Manodori
Grilled Ribeye for Two 140
with Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
Wild Striped Bass 37
with Roasted Eggplant, Sweet Corn and Crispy Spring Onions
Whole Grilled Branzino 39
with Charred Broccolini and Tonnato
Grilled Guinea Hen 29
with Summer Squash, Black Olive Tapenade and Chianti Vinaigrette
Barbecued Squab 36
with Roasted Beet "Farrotto" and Porcini Mustard
Fennel Dusted Sweetbreads 31
with Sweet and Sour Onions and Membrillo Vinaigrette
Grilled Lamb Chops "Scottadito" 39
with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Grilled Onions and Lemon Yogurt
Barbecued Skirt Steak 37
with Baby Eggplant and Salsa Verde
SPECIALS
Babbo Caprese 19
with Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella di Bufala
Bavette 24
with Sungold Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Golden Tilefish 37
with Summer Beans, Speck and Cucumber Brodetto
Carne Cruda 21
with Sformato di Parmigiano and Fresh Black Truffles
Tonnarelli 29
with Summer Vegetables and Burrata
Lamb Shank 39
with Sweet Corn Fregula and Shiitake Mushrooms
CONTORNI
Rapini 11
with Roasted Garlic
Sweet Corn Fregula 11
Beets 11
with Stone Fruit and Pecorino
Braised Babbo Greens11
Roasted Potatoes 11
with Rosemary
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella 11
PASTA TASTING MENU
$105 per person. Accompanying wines $80 per person - As listed below. "The Riserva Selection" of wines $120 per person - For details ask our Sommeliers. Our Pasta Tasting requires the participation of the entire table
Black Tagliatelle
with Charred Corn and Castelmagno; Wine Pairing: Podere Giardino"Suoli Cataldi" Reggiano Lambrusco 2016
Garganelli
with "Funghi Trifolati"; Wine Pairing: Caves Cooperatives de Donnas "Donnas" Aosta 2013
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wine Pairing: La Mozza "Aragone" Maremma Toscana 2011
Olive Oil Cake and Gelato
Capezzana Olive Oil, Two Ways + NaCl; Wine Pairing: Cardamaro, Amaro al Cardo e Carciofo NV
"Casunzei"
with Poppy Seeds; Wine Pairing: Bastianich "Ventennale" Tocai Plus 2008
Pork Belly Pyramids
with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Grana Padano; Wine Pairing: Fattoria Poggerino
"Bugialla" Chianti Classico Riserva 2014
Passion Fruit "Spaghetti" with Coconut Snow
Wine Pairing: Il Pavone, Moscato d'Asti 2017
ISOLE TASTING MENU
$115 per person. Accompanying wines $75 per person - As listed below. "The Riserva Selection" of wines $120 per person - For details ask our Sommeliers. Our Isole Tasting requires the participation of the entire table.
Roasted Baby Eggplant
with Pesci Fritti, Salmoriglio and Tomato Vinaigrette; Wine Pairing: Calabretta, Sicilia Carricante 2018
Malloreddus
with Myrtle, Lemon and Lamb Sausage; Wine Pairing: Atha Ruja "Vigna Sorella" Cannonau di Sardegna 2016
Caciocavallo
with Orange Infused Honey; Wine Pairing: Francesco Atzori, Vernaccia di Oristano 2006
Pacote
with Mussels and Saffron; Wine Pairing: Tani "Taerra" Vermentino di Gallura 2016
Pork Belly
with Fennel, Melon and Black Olive Vinaigrette; Wine Pairing: Feudo Montoni "Lagnusa" Sicilia Nero d'Avola 2016
Summer "Macedonia"
with Stone Fruit and Granita; Wine Pairing: Caravaglio, Malvasia delle Lipari 2017