800 HEINZ AVENUE, 19 BERKELEY CA 94710
P 510 841 RIVA (7482)
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DINNER MENU // 05.11.2012


Below is a sample menu for your review.


Antipasti

ZUPPA DI LEGUMI
Lentil, garbanzo and cannellini bean soup with onion, celery, carrot, herbs, vegetable broth, Parmigiano cup 4 / bowl 7

CAPESANTE GRATINATE
Herb & breadcrumb-crusted Massachusetts day boat scallops baked in the shell, organic mixed greens, lemon 14

PROSCIUTTO E ASPARAGI
Parma prosciutto, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, balsamico reduction, crostini 12

INSALATA CON BRUCIATINI
Organic baby mixed greens, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola dolce crostini, organic balsamico vinaigrette 9.5

INSALATA DI BIETOLE
Chioggia beets, romaine, Umbrian farro, red wine condimento, shaved Parmigiano 10

BURRATA E PENDOLINI
Cream filled fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, caramelized cherry tomatoes, balsamico, extra virgin olive oil 10.5

INSALATA DI INDIVIA
Mixed endive, Brooks cherries, champagne condimento, sliced almond, ricotta salata 10

FRITTO MISTO
Fried squid, prawns and mushrooms served with wild arugula, lemon condimento 13

ANTIPASTO MISTO
Housemade braised balsamico sausage bruschetta, tomato & basil bruschetta, pecorino Toscano riserva, salumi and olives, champagne vinegar poached seasonal vegetables 14.5

 

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
Fresh pasta with traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano 14.5

PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI
Parsley pasta sautéed with mixed mushrooms, thyme, garlic-infused olive oil and Boschetto truffled cheese 16

RAVIOLI CON ERBETTE
Organic rainbow chard, ricotta and Parmigiano ravioli sautéed with brown butter, sage, Parmigiano 15.5

CRESPELLE AL PESCE
Baked crepes filled with Dungeness crab, prawns, scallops, leeks and celery, seafood bechamel 16.5

PASSATELLI ALLA SALSICCIA
Parmigiano, egg & breadcrumb pasta sautéed with housemade Italian sausage, butter, sage & cream 15.5

GNOCCHI AL SALMONE
Potato dumplings with smoked salmon, red onion, white wine, cream and marinara 15.5

 

Piatti di Mare

MISTO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled herb and breadcrumb-crusted California swordfish and prawns, wild arugula and fennel, lemon, roasted potatoes 21

IPPOGLOSSO AGLI ASPARAGI
Sautéed California halibut with asparagus, house-cured pancetta, red onion & white wine, soft polenta 21.5

 

Piatti di Terra

BISTECCA AL BALSAMICO
Grilled NY strip with herbs, balsamico reduction, roasted potatoes, braised bell peppers 22.5

SALSICCE
Grilled housemade wild boar & chive sausage and cabernet pork sausage with sautéed spinach, roasted potatoes, fried egg 19.5

 

Contorni

SPINACI AL BURRO 5
Sautéed organic spinach with butter and Parmigiano

POMODORI GRATINATI 6
Baked cluster tomatoes stuffed with Parmigiano, herb and breadcrumb

ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled asparagus, lemon condimento, Parmigiano 6

 

Dolci

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 6.50
Italian chocolate fondant cake

TORTA DELLA NONNA $6.50
Traditional Italian cake with lemon patisserie cream, pine nuts, almonds

PANNA COTTA $6.50
"Cooked creme" served with choice of chocolate shavings or seasonal fruit

 

Menu subject to change based on availablity.