Pianeta – Italian
Stepping into this intimate mountain haven feels like discovering a hidden gem, where the warm glow of candlelight dances against rustic textures and the inviting aroma of toasted Truckee sourdough fills the air. The kitchen celebrates the art of the shared table, presenting vibrant platters of silk-thin beef carpaccio and Mediterranean-style clams that burst with brine and garlic alongside savory house-made sausages. Every plate invites a slow, soulful exploration of Mediterranean flavors, making it a quintessential destination for those seeking a sophisticated yet deeply comforting dining escape.
10096, Donner Pass Road https://www.pianetarestauranttruckee.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Truckee Sourdough Bread Basket - Small - $3: assorted mix of local truckee sourdough ciabatta & batard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truckee Sourdough Bread Basket - Large - $5: assorted mix of local truckee sourdough ciabatta & batard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anchovies & Herb Marinated Olives - $7: assorted italian mix of unpitted olives Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Misto - $17: selection of cured meats, cheeses, roasted & pickled vegetables with grilled Acme bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta Two Ways - $16: cannellini bean, roasted peppers & apple wood bacon, roasted garlic, gorgonzola cheese & green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $18: capers, dijon mustard, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, arugula, extra virgin olive oil & grilled acme bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate - $16: humboldt fog goat, tallegio & aged pecorino, quince jam, local organic honey & fig compote, sliced apples & strawberries, sliced acme bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-made Sausage - $17: spicy Italian fennel & mild tuscan style sausage, fire roasted sweet peppers, onions & creamy polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Style Clams - $28: Garlic, Tomatoes, Basil, White Wine, Lemon, Butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Winter Caprese - $16: fresh mozzarella, grilled eggplant, roasted sweet red peppers, dry cured olives, pesto & balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $17: whole hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, shaved reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $14: butter leaf lettuce, spinach, cucumber, carrot, green onion, radish, acme croutons, house-made tuscan vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Robyn - $16: butter leaf lettuce, spinach, cucumber, carrot, green onion, radish, avocado, olives, gorgonzola, acme croutons with house-made tuscan vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta di Olio - $30: angel hair pasta, garlic & olive oil, trio of mushrooms, tomato, spinach, pine nuts, grated parmesan & fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Bolognese - $32: house-made ricotta & parmesan cheese ravioli, classic beef, veal & tomato ragu with spinach, melted mozzarella & parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Sausage & Tagliatelle - $34: spicy fennel & mild tuscan style sausage, savory marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bolognese - $30: house-made tagliatelle pasta, classic beef & veal tomato ragu, shaved parmesan-reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Meatballs & Pesto Pasta - $34: house-made tagliatelle, tomato, spinach & pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prawns Pasta - $42: angel hair pasta, white wine, caper, garlic & tomato, marinated orange, fennel salad & sweet red pepper coulis Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Seafood Risotto - $45: saffron risotto, wild mexican prawns, bay scallops, calamari & fresh fish, tomato, garlic, fresh basil & white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ragu - $41: spicy italian sausage, spanish chorizo, wild mexican prawns, chicken, roasted red peppers, butternut squash, grilled parmesan polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tenderloin Medallions - $39: garlic-caper rub, ruby wine port sauce, grilled greens & parmesan polenta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $39: chicken scaloppini, sicilian marsala sauce, sautéed mushrooms, grilled spinach & orecchiette pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib-eye Steak Modenese - $64: certified angus rib-eye steak, gorgonzola, balsamic grilled onions, seared garlic potato gnocchi, grilled greens Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $62: lamb chops, goat cheese ravioli, mint pistachio pesto & sautéed seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House-Made Veal Meatballs & Pesto - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-Made Sausage with Marinara - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Parmesan Polenta - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Spinach - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Lemon Panna Cotta - $12: light, silky eggless custard, mixed berry coulis & whipped cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisu - $12: espresso soaked lady fingers, rum mascarpone cream & cocoa chocolate sauce & whipped cream
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Polenta Puddle Cake - $12: raspberry coulis & vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Marbled Cheesecake - $12: chocolate & frangelico, raspberry sauce & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gelato or Sorbet - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Restaurants near Pianeta
- Best Pies Pizzeria — Italian
- Village Pizzeria — Italian
- Front Street Station Pizza Company — Italian
- Rubicon pizza — Italian
- Trokay — French
- Squeeze In — American
- Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant — Mexican
- Full Belly Deli — American
- Smokey's Kitchen — American
- Gar Woods — Steakhouse
- Frites — French
- Euro Snack — Mediterranean
