800 HEINZ AVENUE, 19 BERKELEY CA 94710
P 510 841 RIVA (7482)
F 510 649 5075
INFO@RIVACUCINA.COM

DINNER MENU

4 Settembre 2010

Our dinner menu changes every night and is posted no later than 5:30pm for your review. Please refresh your browser, should the date above be incorrect after 5:30pm.

Below is a sample menu for your review.

 

Antipasti

PANZANELLA $10.50
Organic heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber, sweet Italian red onion, champagne condimento, housemade focaccia croutons

CAPESANTE GRATINATE $13.50
Herb and breadcrumb-crusted Massachusetts day boat scallops baked in the shell, organic mixed greens, lemon condimento

INSALATA CON BRUCIATINI $9.50
Organic baby mixed greens, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola dolce crostini, organic balsamico vinaigrette

ANTIPASTO MISTO $14
Housemade braised balsamico sausage bruschetta, organic red tomato bruschetta, assortment of cheeses, salumi and olives, champagne vinegar poached seasonal vegetables

BURRATA E PENDOLINI $10.50
Cream filled fresh mozzarella over a bed of mixed greens, caramelized cherry tomatoes, balsamico, extra virgin olive oil

PROSCIUTTO E FICHI $11
Parma prosciutto, black mission and Calymirna figs baked with goat cheese and pancetta, balsamico reduction, housemade focaccia crostini

ZUPPA DI MAIS $4/$7
Corn soup with onion, carrot, celery, potatoes,herbs, cream, Parmigiano

 

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE $14
Fresh pasta with traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano

PAPPARDELLE ALLE VERDURE $15
Parsley and black pepper pasta sautéed with housemade basil-pinenuts and Parmigiano pesto, grilled corn, fresh tomatoes, Parmigiano

PASSATELLI ALLA SALSICCIA $15
Traditional Parmigiano, egg and breadcrumb pasta sautéed with housemade Italian sausage, butter, sage and cream, Parmigiano

PANZEROTTI AI PORCINI$15.50
Porcini and ricotta ravioli sautéed with brown butter, sage and Parmigiano

FETTUCCINE AL PESCE $16
Spinach pasta sautéed with crab, prawn, bay scallops and squid, red onion, fresh tomato, seafood broth

 

Piatti di Mare

ZUPPETTA DI PESCE $21
Sautéed local rock cod, PEI mussels, manila clams & prawns with marinara, spinach, white wine, focaccia crostini

SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA $20
Grilled Alaska sockeye salmon fillet with organic quinoa, sautéed yellow and green beans, lemon condimento


Piatti di Terra

MISTO DI CARNE $21
Grilled lamb skewers, N.Y. strip and dijon marinated chicken breast with English peas and saffron risotto, balsamico reduction

SPALLA AI FORNO $19.5
Slowly braised pork shoulder with pancetta, soffritto, herbs and white wine, mashed potatoes

 

Contorni

SPINACI AL BURRO $5
Sautéed organic spinach with butter and Parmigiano

VERDURE ALLA GRIGLIA $6
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, squash and bell peppers, basil pesto


 

Dolci

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO $6
Italian chocolate fondant cake

TORTA DELLA NONNA $6
Traditional Italian cake with lemon patisserie cream, pine nuts, almonds

PANNA COTTA $6.25
"Cooked creme" served with choice of chocolate shavings or seasonal fruit

Menu subject to change based on availablity.