Now Open: WeHo's RivaBella Debuts Tonight + Menu

Angelini's nidi di rondine

RivaBella, the collab between Innovative Dining Group (Sushi Roku, Boa, etc.) and Gino Angeleni (Angelini Osteria) throws open the doors tonight in the former Hamburger Hamlet on Sunset Boulevard. The pairing seems somewhat unlikely considering IDG's other attempt at Italian food, Soleto, isn't worth its rock-hard meatballs. But having Angelini's saffron tagliatelle with prosciutto ragu, suqid ink crab ravioli, and the ever popular lasagna Nonna Elvira should make it more worthwhile. The space is huge and Tuscan-themed - a wine "cave" for private events, cobblestone flooring, stone archways, leafy trellises - but still has that slickness IDG is known for. Dinner starts tonight with lunch added tomorrow. Check out the very large menu below (9201 Sunset Blvd.; 310-278-2060).

NEL MEZZO DEL TAVOLO
TAGLIERE DI SALUMI MISTI E FORMAGGI 16
Selection of Salami and Cheese

CROSTINO CON PATE DI FEGATINI DI POLLO 14
Chicken Liver Pate with Marinated Cannellini Beans

SCAMORZA AFFUMICATA CON VERDURE ALLA GRIGLIA 16
Smoked Scamorza Cheese with Grilled Vegetables

PIZZA CON ASPARAGI E UOVA DI QUAGLIA 18
Asparagus, Quail Egg, and Parmesan Cheese Pizza

PIZZA CON FUNGHI PORCINI E GORGONZOLA 27
Porcini Mushroom and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

ANTIPASTI
ZUPPA DI CASTAGNE E FUNGHI PORCINI 10
Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Soup

CARPACCIO DI MANZO ALLA MODA DI ROMAGNA 15
Beef Carpaccio Romagna Style

VITELLO TONNATO 16
Veal Carpaccio with Tuna Sauce

COUS COUS CON ARAGOSTA E PISTACCHIO 26
Lobster Cous Cous Sicilian Style with Pistachio Pesto

COZZE FRIT TE CON SALSA ALLA BIRRA 14
Fried Mussels with Beer Sauce

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE 14
Eggplant Parmigiana

INSALATE
RADICCHIO CON CROSTINI DI POLENTA E GORGONZOLA 13
Radicchio Salad with Crispy Polenta Croutons and Gorgonzola Dressing

SPINACI E FUNGHI FRESCHI 12
Mushroom and Baby Spinach Salad with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

BIANCHE ACCIUGHE MARINATE 14
Marinated White Anchovy Salad

POLIPO CON OLIVE E PATATE 21
Roasted Octopus Salad with Potatoes, Taggiasche Olives, and Salsa Verde

SEPPIOLINI CON MELOGRANO 13
Grilled Cuttle sh Salad with Arugula and Pomegranate

ASTICE ALLA SARDA 22
Lobster Salad Sardinian Style

PASTE
STROZZAPRETI CON GAMBERI E SPINACI 18
Strozzapreti Pasta with Shrimp, Tomato, and Spinach

LINGUINI CON RICCI DI MAR 22
Linguine with Sea Urchin Sauce

SPAGHETTINI ALLE VONGOLE CON RAPINI 18
Spaghettini with Clams, Rapini and White Wine

PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI AGNELLO E MENTA 16
Spinach Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu and Mint

TAGLIOLINI AL LIMONE 14
Tagliolini Pasta with Lemon, Basil and Cream

LASAGNE NONNA ELVIRA 16
Layers of Spinach Pasta, Meat Sauce, and Bechamel

NIDI DI RONDINE 17
Nested Pasta with Italian Ham and Parmigiano Cream

TORTELLI DI ZUCCA AL BURRO E ORO 16
Butternut Squash Tortelli with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA CON TARTUFO E SALSICCIA 44
Spaghetti with Tru e and Sausage

RISOTTO CON TOPINAMBUR E PISELLI 18
Risotto with Sunchokes and Peas

TAGLIATELLE ALLO ZAFFERANO CON RAGU DI PROSCIUT TO 16
Sa ron Tagliatelle with Prosciutto Ragu

SECONDI
AGNELLO SCOT TADITO 34
Grilled Lamb Chops with Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes

BRANZINO ALLA GRIGLIA CON SALMORIGLIO SICILIANO 30
Grilled Filet of Branzino with Sauteed Spinach and Sicilian Style Sauce

LOMBATA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE 40
Veal Chop Milanese Style

PESCE SPADA CON SPINACI ALLA CREMA 29
Sword sh with Creamed Spinach and Red Wine Sauce

CAPPESANTE CON CAROTE E ASPARAGI 28
Sauteed Scallops with Heirloom Carrot Puree, Asparagus, and Aged Balsamic

SAN PIETRO AL FORNO ALLA ROMAGNOLA 40
Pan Roasted John Dory with Market Vegetables and Lemon Sauce

PET TO D’ANATRA CON LENTICCHIE 32
Roasted Duck Breast with Lentils

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA PER DUE 78
Wood Fired Porterhouse Steak for Two with Radicchio, Roasted Potatoes and Sea Salt

OSSO BUCO CON RISOT TO ALLA MILANESE 37
Osso Buco with Milan Style Risotto and Gremolata