INTERMEZZO RESTAURANT MENU

🍷 Intermezzo Restaurant & Wine Cellar in Vernon offers an intimate fine dining experience with European-inspired dishes, house-made risottos, fresh pastas, and decadent desserts. Located in the heart of downtown Vernon, this cozy spot is perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or a refined night out. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients, vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, and attentive service just steps from Polson Park and the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

Intermezzo menu in Vernon:

🥗 Appetizers

• Warm Olives

  A medley of marinated olives tossed with sweety drops for a perfect start.

• Escargot Casino

  Mushroom caps baked with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan, served with warm house bread.

• Moroccan Hummus

  Creamy chickpea hummus blended with roasted red peppers, Ras el Hanout spice, and honey soy, served with soft naan.

• Charcuterie

  A chef’s selection of imported cheeses, cured meats, pickled vegetables, olive tapenade, jelly, crostini, and cranberry crackers.

• Cast Iron Steak & Prawns

  Cajun-spiced Canadian prime steak paired with prawns, peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli, finished with a trio of house sauces.

• Bruschetta

  Crispy crostini topped with fresh tomato, red onion, basil, and bocconcini, drizzled with balsamic.

• Cajun Prawns

  Sautéed prawns in garlic butter and cajun spices, finished with Yum Yum sauce.

• Alaskan Crab Artichoke Dip

  Creamy dip with fresh crab, tomatoes, and basil, served with crostini.

• Calamari Mediterranean

  Tender baby calamari with aubergine pepper salsa, goat cheese, and polenta, topped with lemon pepper aioli.

• Mediterranean Bread

  Warm focaccia layered with melted cheeses, green olives, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic.

• Scallops & Prawns

  Pan-seared scallops and prawns finished with garlic butter and salsa verde.

• Mussels & Prawns

  Salt Spring mussels and prawns, simmered in your choice of saffron cream or Mediterranean tomato broth.

🥣 Soups & Salads

• Crab Bisque

  A rich blend of crab, cream, onions, and fresh tomato.

• Caesar Salad

  Crisp romaine tossed in house Caesar dressing with parmesan, bacon, and croutons.

• Alaskan Crab Caesar

  A twist on the classic with fresh crab, feta, bacon, and parmesan on romaine hearts.

• French Onion

  A comforting bowl with caramelized onions, vegetable broth, and crostini topped with mozzarella and parmigiana.

• Honey Pear Salad

  Mixed greens with goat cheese, pears, candied pecans, cranberries, and honey pear vinaigrette.

• Tomato Basil Salad

  Bocconcini, tomato, and red onion with basil pesto, balsamic, and sundried tomato olive tapenade.

🍝 Pasta & Rice Bowls

• Bolognese

  A hearty ragu of Italian sausage and beef with basil, truffle oil, and a medley of fine cheeses.

• Seafood Medley

  Mussels, prawns, scallops, halibut, and tuna in a creamy blush sauce with asiago and parmesan.

• Garden Pesto

  Fresh vegetables, spinach, and pistachios tossed with basil pesto and coconut cream.

• Butter Chicken

  Authentic spiced tomato curry with tender chicken, garlic naan, and fragrant basmati rice.

• Spanish Saffron Prawn

  Juicy prawns with bacon, asparagus, and red pepper in a saffron cream sauce.

• Manzo Bocconcini

  Prime steak with mushrooms, peas, and sundried pesto blush sauce, topped with bocconcini and pistachios.

• Pollo Italiano

  Chicken with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, onions, and capers in olive oil tomato sauce, finished with feta.

Choice of rotini, linguini, basmati rice, gnocchi, or gluten-free penne.

🥩 Entrées & Seafood

• Parmigiana

  Veal or chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted cheeses, served with gnocchi and vegetables.

• Oscar

  Veal or chicken topped with Alaskan crab, asparagus, and hollandaise, paired with carrot mashed potatoes and vegetables.

• Fraser Valley Duck

  Seared duck breast with orange zest rub, pecan risotto, and port wine reduction.

• Moroccan Rack of Lamb

  New Zealand lamb marinated with Moroccan spices and honey shiraz glaze, served with mint jelly and vegetables.

• Caribbean Halibut

  Poached halibut in lemongrass sauce with risotto, papaya, mushrooms, and peppers.

• Ahi Tuna

  Blackened yellowfin tuna with sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and wontons, served with vegetables and carrot mashed potatoes.

🥩 Canadian Prime Steaks

Only the top 2% of beef qualifies as Prime grade.

• Filet Mignon

  7oz tenderloin grilled to perfection.

• New York Steak

  10oz striploin finished with Tuscan spice rub.

• Rib Eye

  13oz ribeye, marbled and full of flavour.

Steaks are served with chef’s potato and seasonal vegetables.

• East Coast Lobster Tail

  Add a lobster tail to any steak for an indulgent surf & turf.

Enhancements & Sauces

• Steak Oscar – crab, asparagus, hollandaise

• Gorgonzola Butter – Italian blue cheese whipped with butter

• Mezzo Mushrooms – sautéed mushrooms with garlic and herbs

• Béarnaise – classic tarragon sauce

• Peppercorn Sauce – creamy green peppercorn and white wine sauce

• Seared Scallops – tender scallops seared golden

• Garlic Prawns – prawns in garlic butter

• Blackened – house spice blend

• Garlic Bread – focaccia brushed with garlic butter

• Cheese Toast – focaccia topped with garlic butter and melted cheese

🥦 Vegetarian & Vegan Menu

All items are vegetarian by default unless otherwise noted. Please let your server know if you’d like the vegan version.

🍄 Skillets & Risottos

• Mezzo Mushroom Skillet

  A hearty skillet of carrot mashed potatoes topped with sautéed mezzo mushrooms and seasonal vegetables.

• Mushroom Risotto

  Creamy wild mushroom risotto with spinach, sundried tomatoes, seared polenta, and grilled papaya, asparagus, and peppers, finished with a lemongrass-infused sauce.

  Vegan option: served without polenta.

• Pecan Risotto

  A velvety risotto of pecans and sweet corn with seared polenta, assorted vegetables, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

  Vegan option: served without polenta.

🧀 Paneer & Curry

• Indian Butter Paneer

  House-made butter, tomato, and ginger garlic sauce simmered with paneer, broccoli, and mushrooms. Served with naan bread and fluffy basmati rice.

🥥 Pasta & Rice Creations

• Spanish Saffron Coconut Cream

  Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and peppers in a fragrant saffron coconut cream sauce, served over pasta or lemongrass-infused basmati rice.

  Vegan option: without cheese.

• Garden Pesto Pasta

  Basil pesto and olive oil tossed with zucchini, peppers, asparagus, spinach, red onion, and snap peas, finished with tomato, feta, and pine nuts.

  Vegan option: without cheese; substitute tomato sauce for cream and pesto.

• Cajun Funghi Linguini

  Mushrooms and snap peas in a mildly spiced sundried tomato sauce with bocconcini, diced tomato, and pine nuts. Served over linguini or basmati rice.

  Vegan option: without cheese; sub coconut milk for cream and pesto.

• Puttanesca Italiano

  A rustic medley of cherry tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, onion, basil, and oregano in tomato sauce, finished with feta. Served with linguini or basmati rice.

  Vegan option: without cheese.

🥗 Salads & Soups

• Tomato Basil Salad

  Fresh tomato and onion layered with bocconcini, basil pesto, and balsamic, topped with sundried tomato olive tapenade.

  Vegan option: without cheese or pesto.

• Honey Pear Salad

  Mixed greens with pear slices, goat cheese, toasted pecans, and cranberries, tossed in a honey pear vinaigrette.

  Vegan option: without cheese; substitute oil and balsamic.

• French Onion Soup

  A comforting house classic with crostini and bubbling provolone and parmesan.

🥖 Small Plates & Starters

• Moroccan Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

  Creamy hummus blended with roasted peppers and Moroccan spice, served with warm naan.

  Vegan option: without sweet soy garnish.

• Mediterranean Bread

  Focaccia topped with cheese, olives, peppers, sundried tomatoes, basil, oregano, and balsamic glaze.

  Vegan option: without cheese.

• Bruschetta

  Toasted crostini with tomato, balsamic, olive oil, basil, and melted bocconcini.

  Vegan option: without cheese.

• Artichoke Dip

  A rich, house-made dip with tomato and basil, topped with feta and served with crostini.

• Mushroom Caps

  Stuffed with sundried tomato pesto and baked with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan.

• Cheese Plate

  Imported Italian cheeses with olives, pickled vegetables, cranberry crackers, and tapenade.

• Cast Iron Skillet

  Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers served with trio dipping sauces.

  Vegan option: without sauces.

• Warm Olives

  A medley of warmed olives, simple and flavourful — perfect with wine.

  Vegan.

🍰 Desserts

• Chocolate Decadence

  A rich, plant-based chocolate cake made with premium cocoa, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze and finished with coconut whipped cream.

• Raspberry Sorbet

  Traditional Italian sorbet bursting with raspberry flavour.

  Optional: add a splash of vodka for an extra twist

• Crème Brûlée & Chocolate Mousse Tasters

  Served in an espresso cup — silky French vanilla custard alongside velvety Callebaut chocolate mousse.

• 3 Way Profiteroles

  Freshly baked cream puffs filled with vanilla cream, each finished differently: Callebaut dark chocolate ganache, salted caramel sauce, and raspberry coulis.

• Black & White Crème Brûlée

  A deep-dish crème brûlée made with real vanilla beans, topped with chocolate mousse and a caramelized sugar crust.

• Cheesecake Bites

  Bite-sized cheesecakes finished three ways: Callebaut dark chocolate ganache, salted caramel drizzle, and raspberry coulis.

• Crème Brûlée

  Classic French custard made in-house with real vanilla beans, topped with caramelized sugar.

• Callebaut Chocolate Truffle (Gluten-Free)

  A flourless Callebaut dark chocolate brownie layered with chocolate mousse and finished with a rich ganache.

🍷 Intermezzo Happy Hour

(3–5 pm)

🍹 Great Sips

• House Wine

  Red, white, or rosé available by the glass.

• Okanagan Spring, Coors Light, Kokanee

  Crisp local and classic lagers served in 355ml bottles.

• Cider

  Refreshing 355ml bottles.

• Highballs

  Classic single or double mixed drinks.

• Flavoured Vodka

  Choice of single or double pour.

🥙 Small Snacks

• Small Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, parmesan, and croutons.

• Mini Bruschetta

  Crostini topped with tomatoes, red onion, basil, and balsamic.

• Mini Artichoke Dip

  Warm creamy artichoke blend served with bread.

• Warm Olives

  Marinated olives with sweety drops.

• Cajun Prawns

  Pan-seared prawns in garlic butter with cajun spice and Yum Yum sauce.

• Moroccan Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

  Chickpea dip with roasted red peppers and spices, served with naan.

🍕 Medium Plates

• Ginger Soy Edamame Beans

  Tossed in ginger soy glaze.

• Butter Curry Naan

  Warm naan brushed with a curry butter glaze.

• Pesto Tomato Pizza

  Thin-crust pizza topped with pesto, fresh tomatoes, and cheese.

• Mediterranean Bread

  Focaccia with parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, olives, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and balsamic.

• Escargot Casino

  Mushroom caps baked with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan, served with house bread.

• Charcuterie

  Selection of imported cheeses, cured meats, pickled vegetables, tapenade, jelly, and crostini.

🍝 Early Dinner

All served with your choice of rotini, linguini, or basmati rice.

• Garden Pesto

  Zucchini, peppers, asparagus, red onions, spinach, and basil pesto in coconut cream with feta and pistachios.

• Pollo Italiano

  Chicken with chili flakes, tomatoes, artichokes, onions, and capers in tomato olive oil sauce, finished with feta.

• Bolognese

  Italian sausage and beef ragu with basil, truffle oil, asiago, romano, and parmesan.

• Parmigiana

  Choice of veal or chicken, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, asiago, romano, and parmesan, served with blush rotini pasta.

📖 See the current Intermezzo Restaurant menu on their website

🍝 Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Mezzo Mushroom Skillet

  Signature dish featuring mashed carrots, sautéed mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables.

• Mushroom Risotto

  Creamy risotto with wild mushrooms, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and seared polenta.

• Indian Butter Paneer

  Paneer in a rich, house-made butter tomato sauce served with naan and basmati rice.

• Spanish Saffron Coconut Cream Pasta

  A fragrant saffron cream sauce with broccoli, asparagus, and spinach over pasta or rice.

• BBQ Duck Entrée

  Tender duck with house sauces, a standout for guests seeking something unique.

• Chocolate Decadence Cake

  A plant-based chocolate dessert glazed with cocoa and coconut whipped cream.

• 3 Way Profiteroles

  Fresh cream puffs filled with vanilla cream, topped three ways: dark chocolate ganache, caramel, and raspberry coulis.

🍷 Dining Experience

• Cozy, romantic atmosphere with European-inspired décor.

• Popular choice for date nights, anniversaries, and special occasions.

• Known for attentive, friendly staff and a menu that caters to both vegetarians and meat lovers.

• Offers a fine dining experience without being overly formal, with a strong focus on locally sourced ingredients.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Street parking is available along 34th Avenue and nearby side streets.

• A small parking lot is located behind the restaurant.

• Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms.

• Local Vernon transit stops are within a short walking distance, making it convenient for those without a vehicle.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Centrally located in downtown Vernon on 34th Avenue.

• Just a short walk from Polson Park and Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

• Close to boutique shops, cafes, and other popular downtown attractions.

🛍️ Ordering Options

• Dine-in with full table service.

• Take-out available for most menu items.

• Reservations recommended, especially on weekends and for special occasions.

• Gift certificates available for purchase.

⭐ Customer Feedback

• Guests consistently praise the romantic ambiance and cozy dining atmosphere.

• The risottos and pasta dishes are highly rated for flavor and portion size.

• Desserts like Crème Brûlée and Profiteroles receive rave reviews.

• Some note that prices are on the higher side, but most agree the quality and presentation make it worthwhile.

• Service is often highlighted as warm, attentive, and professional.

This menu was last updated: 1 month ago.