Persephone Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Persephone, a shining new gem in Aptos, CA, specializing in New American cuisine. The menu is a masterclass in flavor, featuring dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and a refined palate. For entrées, the Stuffed Chicken with lemon-thyme ricotta and the luxurious Seared Strip Loin with truffled-artichoke sauce present a dining experience that is both hearty and elegant.
The appetizers are equally enticing, with standout options like the Parmesan Budino and the welcoming Chicken Noodle Soup. Each dish showcases Persephone's commitment to quality and creativity, earning rave reviews from diners who laud the restaurant for its cozy atmosphere and exceptional service.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just treating your taste buds, Persephone promises a remarkable culinary journey you'll want to savor again and again.
Appetizers
Parmesan Budino with Chanterelles and Butternut
Savory custard with butternut puree, chanterelles, fried shallots and balsamic reduction
Burrata with Pomegranate, Fuyus, Prosciutto and Brussels
Creamy burrata cheese with shaved brussels, fuyu persimmons, pomegranate glaze, pistachios and prosciutto
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachios
Served with apricot compote, arugula and pickled onions
Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, dried cherries, and pickled onions tossed in lemon vinaigrette with red wine poached pears, red wine gastrico and goat cheese-hazelnut "truffles"
Caesar Salad*
Romaine and house made croutons with a house made Caesar dressing
Chicken Noodle Soup
Fogline Farm chicken, housemade noodles and veggies in rich chicken broth
Beet and Artichoke Soup with Dill Crema
Smooth blended beet and artichoke soups topped with dill crema and lemon Agrumato
Artisanal Cheese Plate
Choose any three from our selection of artisanal cheeses served with accompaniments and crostini
Truffled Tortiglioni & Cheese Sauce
Housemade artisanal cheese sauce with truffle pieces
Bolognese with Pappardelle
Housemade pappardelle tossed in a hearty meat sauce and topped with Parmesan
Tuscan Chicken Risotto with Portobello
Carnaroli rice with Fogline Farm chicken, portobello, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach
Pastas and Risotto
Entrées
Stuffed Chicken with Spaetzle and Cabbage
Fogline Farm chicken stuffed with lemon-thyme ricotta. Served with paprika spaetzle, sweet and sour cabbage, oyster mushrooms and paprikash sauce
Seared Strip Loin with Black Trumpets and Truffled-Artichoke Sauce
Manhattan cut, cooked to medium rare. Served with mashed potatoes, braised leeks and creamy truffled-artichoke sauce
Poached Trout
Served with wild rice, celery root puree, plum sauce and scallion drizzle
Braised Shortrib
Red wine braised shortrib with braised onions and carrots, king trumpet mushrooms, fondant potatoes, pancetta, and red wine gravy
Braised Butternut Squash and Roasted Maitakes
Served with saffron rice, sautéed chard and garlic yogurt