Pianeta Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pianeta, a delightful gem located at 10096 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, California. This rustic yet elegant wine and cocktail bar embraces the essence of Italian cuisine, offering a menu brimming with diverse dishes that cater to all palates, including many vegetarian options.
The intimate atmosphere is perfect for romantic dinners or lively group gatherings, amplified by the availability of outdoor seating and a full bar. As you explore the menu, you'll discover handcrafted cocktails that complement the authentic Italian fare, ensuring the dining experience is both memorable and satisfying.
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Heated outdoor seating for comfort
- Happy hour specials that invite indulgence
Pianeta's commitment to sustainability shines through its use of compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. Perfect for any occasion, this restaurant invites everyone to savor exceptional flavors while enjoying a welcoming and inclusive ambiance.
Antipasti
Olive
a variety of olives in our fresh herb marinade
Antipasta Mista
marinated olives, roasted peppers, gorgonzola fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic, proscuitto, salami mortadella with grilled acme toast
Bruschetta Olivata Y Caponata
two pair of acme toasts on pair grilled with black olive tapenade roasted tomato tapenade topped with goat cheese crumble a pair topped with caponata roasted eggplant, onion, toasted pine nuts, roasted red peppers, basil capers
Carpaccio
thin shavings of raw beef filet mignon topped with capers, e.v.o., arugula and shaved parmigianoreggiano drizzle with dijon mustard grilled acme toast
Salsiccia
grilled house made sausage plate with spicy pork, garlic fennel sausage luganega pork sausage with coriander, lemon sage served over fireroasted sweet peppers creamy polenta
Frittelle Di Granchio
crab cakes with lemon, garlic basil aioli served with roasted red pepper coulis wild arugula with lemon vinagrette
Contorni Carne
Winter Caprese
fresh mozzarella layered with grilled eggplant grilled zucchini topped with roasted red peppers slivers of kalamata olives with basil pesto laced with balsamic reduction
Insalata Robyn
fresh spinach, crisp butter lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, marinated olives, cucumbers, shredded carrots, gorgonzola cheese, acme croutons tuscan vinaigrette
Tuscan Minestrone
tuscan vegetable soup with borlotti beans topped with shaved reggiago cheese acme garlic croutons
Insalate E Zuppa
Pasta
Ravioli Bolognese
house made ravioli filled with ricotta parmesan cheese with a hint of spinach basil topped with a ragu of beef, veal tomato sauteed spinach topped with melted mozzarella paresan
Chicken Cannelloni
2 cannelloni filled with prosciutto, chicken, spinach, crimini mushrooms, basil, ricotta parmesan cheese rolled in house made porcini pasta served with a porcini cream sauce with fresh basil
House Made Italian Pork Sausage Tagliatelle
2 grilled sausage links spicy italian fennel mild luganega served with zesty tomato sauce, fresh tagliatelle pasta parmesanreggiano
Pasta Bolognese
classic thick fullbodied beef, tomato veal ragu tossed with spaghetti or fresh tagliatelle pasta topped with shaved parmesanreggiano
Pollo Affumicato
smoked chicken with house made ribbon noodles, tomatoes. green onions, mushrooms, fresh herbs spinach finished with a touch of cream
Veal Meatballs Pesto
Chicken Marsala
scaloppini of chicken sauteed with crimini mushrooms deglazed with sicilian marsala served with grilled spinach and orecchitte pasta tossed with butter parmesan
Bistecca Alla Modenese
grilled rib eye steak topped with gorgonzola cheese balsamic grilled onions served with fire roasted potatoes and grilled spinach chard
Risotto Di Mare
seafood risotto with prawns, clams, mussels, calamari fresh fish tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil white wine
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
with garlic caper rub drizzled with ruby port wine sauce served with grilled greens creamy polenta
Ragu
cured tasso, spicy italian sausage, chicken, prawns, roasted red peppers, butternut squash, roasted roma tomatoes basil served over grilled parmesan polenta
Agnello
double cut lamb rib chops grilled with mint pesto served with goat cheese ravioli sauteed mushrooms with seasonal vegetablesq
Grilled Wild White Mexican Prawns
drizzed with sweet red pepper coulis topped with shaved fennel marinated with citrus e.v.o. served on angel hair pasta tossed with garlic, capers, roma tomatoes, butter basil chiffonade