La Bussola Kelowna

🥗 Appetizers

Antipasto

Artisanal cheeses and charcuterie paired with olives, crostini, pickled vegetables, and a seasonal compote.

Bruschetta

Toasted house bread topped with vine tomatoes, garlic, Italian parsley, oregano, and basil.

Zuppa del Giorno

Lauretta’s comforting soup of the day.

Insalata Caprese

Imported Buffalo mozzarella layered with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, cracked pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

Insalata Barbabietola

Diced beets with Carmeli’s goat cheese, mixed greens, and vinaigrette.

Insalata dell’Orto

Crisp garden salad with carrots, fennel, and watermelon radish tossed in Lauretta’s house dressing.

Raw Oysters

Half-dozen fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon, hot sauce, and mignonette.

Lauretta’s Classic Scallops

Baked scallops with aromatic herbs, breadcrumbs, garlic butter, and crostini.

Three Cheese Tortelloni

House-made pasta filled with ricotta, Parmigiana, and mascarpone, finished with a sage butter sauce.

Polpette di Bison della Nonna

Nonna’s signature bison meatballs in Lauretta’s tomato sauce.

Venison Carpaccio

Thinly sliced venison marinated in red wine, served with fresh greens and zabaglione sauce.

🍝 Pasta

Gnocchi alla Lauretta

House-made ricotta gnocchi in tomato marinara, touched with cream and Parmigiano.

Cavatelli ai Funghi

Handmade cavatelli pasta with Lauretta’s tomato sauce. (Vegan)

Spaghetti Carbonara

Classic Roman-style with pancetta, egg yolk, Parmigiano, and cream.

Lasagna al Forno

Baked lasagna layered with ricotta, veal, Parmigiano, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.

Ragù del Giorno

Slowly braised meat of the day simmered in tomato marinara and served with handmade cavatelli pasta.

Risotto del Giorno

Creamy Northern Italian risotto made with Arborio rice, seasonal ingredients, and Lauretta’s signature touch.

🍽 Entrées

Eggplant Parmigiano

Lightly breaded eggplant pan-fried and baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Served gluten-free.

Fish of the Day

Daily market selection of fresh fish, served with mixed seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Piccata

Chicken scallopini with lemon, white wine, and cream, paired with seasonal vegetables.

Veal Marsala

Veal scallopini in Marsala wine with mushrooms, parsley, and a touch of cream. Served with vegetables.

New York Steak

Alberta Angus beef grilled to your preference, topped with port wine mushroom reduction, and served with vegetables.

Rack of Lamb

Herb-crusted lamb rack with sweet vermouth and garden mint sauce, served alongside seasonal vegetables.

Tomahawk Steak

A show-stopping 1.5 kg Alberta Angus beef with an 8–12 inch bone, grilled to perfection and served with vegetables.