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C'era Una Volta

Italian Restaurant, Café, and Wine Bar$$$$

East End, Alameda

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Dessert & Dessert Wine

Incredible Desserts

Ask for Today's Special Desserts

Vesuvio

9.00

Dense warmed Chocolate Lava Cake with a chocolate soufflé center served with gelato and almonds

Tartufo Al Gelato

7.50

Ice cream "truffles" Cioccolato, Nocciola, Limoncello

Torta Della Nonna

5.50

Hazelnut short pastry and a custard center - with a hint of lemon - topped with pine nuts, toasted almonds and powdered sugar

Tiramisú

7.50

Light sponge cake soaked with coffee and liqueur layered with zabaglione cream and dusted with cocoa powder

Affogato Al Caffè

7.50

Vanilla bean gelato "drowning" in espresso. With whipped cream, cocoa powder and coffee beans

Sorbet

7.50

Blackberry cabernet

Torta Di Mele

7.50

Served warm; short pastry tart shell filled with apples and decorated with almond paste

Crème Brûlée

9.00

Creamy custard with "burnt" sugar topping. Berry, Espresso, Lemon Zest

Torta Toscanella

7.50

Chantilly pastry puffs lining pastry cream & a chocolate ribbon

Cassata Siciliana

7.50

Sicilian -spumoni semifreddo cream dessert. Layers of zabaglione and chocolate ice creams, and a heart of semifreddo cream speckled with candied fruit & caramelized hazelnuts

Gelato

5.50

Vanilla, nocciola, special

Coffee & More

Espresso

2.00

Espresso Marocchino

3.50

Caffé Mocha

4.00

Caffé Latte

4.50

Cioccolata Hot Chocolate

4.50

Regular Or Decaf Coffee

3.00

Espresso Macchiato

3.00

Cappuccino

3.50

Caffé Cannella

2.50

Caffé Latte Mocha

4.75

Caffé Americano

3.00

Premium Teas By Harney & Sons

3.00

After Dinner Wines

Choose a Fine Dessert Wine or Port

Brut Wines

Prosecco Di Conegliano Extra Dry Doc Veneto, Carpenè Malvolti

22.00

Made with 100% Prosecco grapes. Very delicate and fruity with a hint of apple

Vedemmia Tardive-Syrah "Il Griccio" Igt Puglia, Alberto Longo

40.00

Late Harvest Syrah. Fresh & fruity aromas of plum. Elegant tannins to pair well with aged dry cheeses or chocolate

Desdimona, Lombardia, Cantine Dal Ceci

42.00

Brut and lightly sparkling characterized by elegant floral aromas and notes of peach, apricot and fresh white grapes

Sweet Wines

Recioto Della Valpolicella, Doc Veneto, Giacomo Montresor '07

45.00

Intensely flavored red wine from Veneto of northern Italy. Valpolicella, made from 3 indigenous dried (passito) grapes; Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara

Late Harvest Zinfandel, Bella Sonoma, 2009

40.00

A beautiful blend of fruit & spice. On the nose, savory herbs interlace with blackberry cordial

Il Santo, Toscana, Torre Delizia

40.00

Notes of apricot, citrus blossoms & dried fruits. Full bodied - long finish. Served with Almond Cantucci

Port Wines

Available in our Retail Center. Flavors: Cioccolato; Fichi; All'Albicocca

Ruby Port (4 Oz.)

7.00

Terras Porto

Cantucci, Antico Forno Santi Plate of 2

3.00

Six Grapes (4 Oz.)

7.00

Grahams Reserve Porto

Dinner

Chef's Specials including salad and focaccia. Gluten free & Vegan Options Available

Zuppa / Insalate Organiche

Zuppa Del Giorno Soup of the Day

7.00

Ave Cesare

11.00

Romaine Lettuce | Anchovies | Parmigiano | Crostini

Insalata C'era Una Volta

11.00

Insalata Barbabietole

11.00

Roasted Red & Golden Beets | Mixed Greens | Pistacchi | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Insalata Di Spinaci

11.00

Baby Spinach | Prima Sale cheese (cow's milk) | Caramelized Red Onions | Walnuts | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Antipasti

Piatto Freddo Misto

18.00

Burrata

13.00

Mozzarella Cheese, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Reduction

Salmon Carpaccio

15.00

Smoked Salmon, Lemon, Capers

Polenta & Verdure

13.00

Polenta, Pecorino, Vegetables, Caramelized Onion

Entrée Selection

Lasagne Alla Senese

19.00

With Bechamel and Chianti Meat Sauce. Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper

Ravioli Di Spinaci / Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

18.00

With Walnut Basil Pesto Sauce; Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper

Filetto Di Salmone / Salmon Filet with

26.00

Farro and Walnut Basil Pesto; Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Vegetables

Polenta Alla Senese / Polenta with Chianti Meat Sauce

18.00

Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper

Risotto Ai Funghi / Carnaroli Rice & Mushrooms

18.00

Stewed with herbs and red wine; Garnish: Parsley & Grated Parmesan

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana / Eggplant Parmigiana

20.00

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Vegetables

Rudy's Gourmet Pizza Traditional

Pizza Salsicce

18.50

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Sausage, Mushrooms

Pizza Bianca

19.50

Mascarpone, Mozzarella, Arugula, Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Truffle Oil

Pizza Acciughe

15.50

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Capers

Vegetarian

Pizza Margherita

15.50

Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil

Pizza Vegan

16.50

Tomato Sauce, Tofu & Herbs, Mushrooms

Pizza Gorgonzola

17.50

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onion

Children's Menu

Pasta Al Burro (Butter & Cheese)

7.00

Pasta Alla Senese (Meat Sauce)

9.50

Cheese Pizza

7.00

Pasta Alla Marinara

7.00

Chicken Tenders & Potatoes

9.50

Sausage Pizza

9.50

Dolci & After Dinner

Ask for full list. Complete your meal with dessert or after dinner drinks

Bar Menu

Happy Hour Menu. Antipasti - Happy Hour Special $5. Weekdays: 3pm until 6pm, Weekends: Noon until 6pm

Antipasti

Spiedini Di Gamberoni

7.00

Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Vegetables, Mixed Greens

Involtini Di Zucchini

9.00

Zucchini, Mushrooms, Arugula, Gorgonzola, Raisins

Brie Gratinato

8.00

Baby Brie, Portobello Mushroom, Mixed Greens

Carpaccio Di Salmone

8.00

Smoked Salmon, Lemon, Capers

Mozzarella in Carrozza

8.00

Brioche Grilled in Butter, Mozzarella, Capers

Small Plate Menu

Altri Piatti

Vongole Livornese

11.00

Steamed Clams, Spring Onion, Garlic, White Wine

Pomodorini Ripieni

11.00

Roma Tomatoes, Sicilian Tuna, Mayo, Capers

Insalata Di Fichi

10.00

Figs, Romaine, Prosciutto, Mozzarella

Formaggi Misti

12.00

A selection of three cheeses. Ask for today's selection.

Pizzette

Pizza Italiana Tricolore

10.00

Mozzarella, Arugula, Prosciutto, Truffle

Pizza Bianca

12.00

Gorgonzola, Arugula, Figs, Sautéed White Onion

House Wines

Progressive Happy Hour Daily

from 3 PM to 6 PM

Featuring All House Wines and Beers

3.00

Closed Mondays

Red

Rutilius Maximus Reserve

9.00

Napa Valley, Irish Monkey '08

House Red

8.00

White

Chardonnay

8.00

California, Fetzer '10

Beers

Peroni

5.50

Lager, Italy

Menabrea

5.50

Blonde or Amber Ale, Italy

Wines By the Glass

Red Wines

Available by Glass/ 1/3 btl. or as part of a flight

Cabernet Sauvignon

10.00

Chile, Santa Rita '11

Meritage

9.00

California, Sola '08

Chianti Docg

9.00

Toscana, L'Arco '13

Rutilius Maximus Reserve

9.00

Napa Valley, Irish Monkey '08

Merlot

10.00

California, Fly By '12

Gutternio Doc

9.00

Lombardia, Molinelli '11

Primitivo Igt

9.00

Puglia, Poggio Arduini '10

White Wines

Available by Glass/ 1/3 btl. or as part of a flight

Bianco Doc

10.00

Alto Adige, L'Arco '13

Chardonnay Doc

10.00

Friuli Colli Orientali '13

Rosa Del Lago Doc

8.00

Lombardy, Malavasi '11

Pinot Grigio Doc

9.00

Veneto, Barsanti '13

White Granache

9.00

Santa Barbara, Prospect 772 '14

Wine Flights (3 Oz)

3 Wines

15.00

Brunch Menu

Brunch Special

32.00

Any Frittata or Brunch Plate Plus Pastries, Fruit Plate, and CUV Salad or Arugula Salad and 2 drinks per person; Coffee, Orange Juice or Mimosa

Frittata, Salad & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$16

Frittata Spinaci

Spinach and Cheese (semisoft cow's milk)

Frittata Della Casa

Ham, Provolone Cheese, Zucchini, Sautéed Onions

Frittata Superiore

Potato, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Provolone

Brunch Plates

Includes Two Eggs Basted and CUV Salad or Arugula Salad

Baby-Back Ribs with Tuscan Herbs

17.00

Burrata Mozzarella, Smoked Salmon

17.00

With Tomatoes & Crostini

Toast Madame

17.00

Brioche with Broiled Ham & Provolone

Polenta

15.00

With Provolone Cheese & Roasted Vegetables

Italian Sausage with Sautéed Peppers and Onions

17.00

Breakfast Pizza

15.00

(vegan: with herbed tofu & potatoes) Arugula, zucchini, mascarpone, caramelized red onions

Toast Paradiso

16.00

French Toast with Honeyed Walnuts, Syrup

Eccetera a La Carte

Salsicce Sausage Link with Sautéed Peppers and Onions

9.00

Roasted Potatoes#2

8.00

With pancetta

Roasted Potatoes#1

6.00

Rosemary & Garlic or Arrabbiata

Fruit Plate

7.00

Children's Brunch Menu

$7. Children under 10 only

Brioche French Toast

Side of Fruit

Pasta

Marinara Sauce / Butter and Cheese

Scrambled Eggs

Side of Potatoes

Cheese Pizza

Lunch Plates and More

Antipasti & Insalate

Add Chicken Breast or Salmon to Any Salad (4 Oz.) $7

Zuppa Del Giorno ~ Soup of the Day

7.00

Insalata C'era Una Volta (Cuv)

11.00

Romaine, Fennel, Oranges, Mozzarella, Balsamic reduction

Insalata Spinaci

10.00

Baby Spinach, Caramelized Red Onion, Semi-soft cheese, Walnuts

Bruschetta

9.00

Garlic toasts topped with a blend of tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil

Insalata Arugula

10.00

Arugula greens, White onion, Oranges & Lemon vinaigrette

Lounge Menu & Tasting Plates

Tasting Plates

Carpaccio Di Salmone

7.00

Thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon, olive oil & lemon juice & mixed greens

Piatto Freddo Misto

18.00

Assorted Imported meats, cheeses and house pickled Giardinara

Burrata

7.00

Local Fresh Extra Creamy Mozzarella with tomatoes, mixed greens & balsamic reduction

Olives

5.00

Assorted olives

Pasta Plates

Tortelloni Porcini Alla Senese

9.00

Mushroom & cheese tortelloni & all beef meat sauce

Tagliolini Exotica

9.00

Fresh egg pasta, zucchini, ginger, lemon zest, chili flake and parmesan (vegan option: without cheese)

Ravioli Burrata

9.00

Fresh mozzarella ravioli & smoked salmon cream sauce

Gourmet Pizza

Pizza Margherita

9.00

Topped with fresh Basil

Pizza Salsicce

12.00

Sausage, Mushrooms

Pizza Vegan

12.00

Tofu & Herbs, Mushrooms (tomato sauce but NO mozz.)

Pizza Gorgonzola

12.00

Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onion

Pizza Acciughe

12.00

Anchovies, Capers

Pizza Bianca

13.00

Mascarpone, Arugula, Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Truffle Oil (no tomato sauce.)

Brunch Drinks

Espresso

3.00

Tea

3.00

Orange Juice

4.00

Soda

4.00

Double Bloody Mary

9.00

Aperol Spritz

9.00

Tramonto Campari

9.00

Super Marocchino (Hot)

9.00

Espresso, Kahlua, Triple Sec, Steamed Milk

Coffee

3.00

Cappuccino

4.00

Latte

4.00

Classic Mimosa

5.00

Bronx Gin Martini

9.00

French 75

9.00

Cocktail Velluto (Iced)

9.00

Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Triple Sec, Cream

Poncè (Hot)

9.00

Espresso, Spiced Cognac, Sugar, Lemon Twist

Wines & Beers, Etc.

White | Sparkling

Pinot Grigio, Doc, S. Floriano Del Collio, Friuli, Cantina Muzic '17

12.00

Prosecco – Sparkling Brut, Blanc De Blanc, France

9.00

Sauvignon Blanc- Doc, S. Floriano Del Collio, Friuli, Cantina Muzic '17

12.00

Sparkling Brut

11.00

Red

Chianti "I Sodi Del Paretaio" Docg Toscana, Il Colombaio Di Santachiara '11

13.00

Côtes Du Rhone "Montine" Aop Rhone, France '17

9.00

Nero D'avola "Alagna", Doc Sicilia, Baglio Baiata '18

13.00

Italian & Local Beers

Peroni | Lager

5.00

Sierra Nevada | Pale Ale

6.00

Lagunita | Ipa

6.00

Angry Orchard | Dry Cider

5.00

Wine List

Corkage Fee $17

Specialty Wines - By the Bottle & Retail

Red

Ruche Di Castagnole Monferrato Docg

48.00

Piemonte- Majoli, Dacapo '14

Montefalco Sagrantino Docg

56.00

Umbria, Colpetrone '09

Cannonau Riserva, "Blasio" Doc

49.00

Sardegna, Cantine di Dolianova '09

Dolcetto Di Dogliani Docg

40.00

Piemonte, Pecchenino "San Luigi" '14

Montepulciano D'abruzzo Doc

44.00

Abruzzo, Rosso del Duca '11

Cabernet Sauvignon "Sola"

44.00

California – Lodi '12

White | Sparkling

Sauvignon Blanc Doc

40.00

Friuli-Isonzo del Friuli, Luisa '15

"Emilio" Tocai Blend – Sekar Biodynamic

39.00

Slovenia, Goriska Brda zone '14

Desdimona-Sparkling Igt Extra Dry

42.00

Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Sparkling Malvasia

Albana Secco-I Croppi Docg

39.00

Emilia Romagna, Celli '15

Ortrugo Frizzante Brut, Organic Doc '14

40.00

Emilia Romagna, Torre fornello

Otello Extra Dry, Igt

42.00

Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco dell'Emilia

By the Bottle

Red

Barbera D'asti Superiore Docg

50.00

Piemonte, Vinchio-Vaglio Serra I Tre Vescovi '11

Dolcetto Di Dogliani Superiore Docg

44.00

Piemonte, Pecchenino "sirì d'Jermu" '12

Pinot Nero Doc

44.00

Friuli, Conte d'Attimis-Maniago '11

Guturnio Superiore Doc

44.00

Emilia Romagna, Sinsal, Torre Fornello '14

Sant'antimo Sang. Blend Doc

42.00

Toscana-Montalcino, La Velona '14

Syrah – Igt

44.00

Toscana, Corte alla Flora '14

Nero D'avola Igt

56.00

Sicilia, Fuedi del Pisciotto, Versace Label '12

Cannonau Riserva, "Foras" Doc

46.00

Sardegna, Cantine Sardus Pater '13

Ojo De Liebre Tempranillo/garnacha

40.00

España – Somantano, Vinos Divertidos '13

Monferrato Rosso - Gavius Doc

44.00

Piemonte, Castello Gabiano '11

Cellatica Doc

46.00

Lombardia, Cá del Vént '11

Refosco Doc

42.00

Friuli, Luisa '12

Chianti Classico Docg

46.00

Toscana, Aiola, Estate bottled '11

Sovana Rosso Superiore Sang. Blend Doc

42.00

Toscana, Sassotondo '11

Petit Verdot Igt

40.00

Lazio, Casale del Giglio '13

Etna Rosso Doc

56.00

Sicilia, Graci '06

Tempranillo "Tinto Del Pais" Do

46.00

España – Ribera del Duero, Ceres, '12

Syrah – Igt

44.00

Toscana, Corte alla Flora '14

Premium Wines

Barolo "Cannubi" Docg

94.00

Piemonte, Damilano '03

Barolo "Regretè" Docg

86.00

Piemonte-Neive, Mainerdo '04

Barolo "San Giuseppe" Docg

74.00

Piemonte, Pecchenino '09

Barbaresco Docg

63.00

Piemonte, Castello di Nieve '08

Dolcetto Di Dogliani Superiore Docg

58.00

Piemonte, Pecchenino "bricco Botti" '11

Valletta - Sangiovese/merlot Igt

81.00

Toscana, Gagliole '13

Montefalco Sagrantino Docg

56.00

Umbria, Colpetrone '09

Taurasi Riserva Docg

69.00

Campania, Di Meo '01

Barolo Riserva Docg

90.00

Piemonte, Costa di Busia '03

Barolo "Le Coste" Docg

80.00

Piemonte, Pecchenino '09

Barolo "Lecinquevigne" Docg

60.00

Piemonte, Damilano '12

Barbaresco Docg

58.00

Piemonte, Produttore del Barbaresco '13

Brunello Di Montalcino Docg

75.00

Toscana, Tenuta Vitanza '06

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Docg

60.00

Toscana, Gavioli '07

Montepulciano D'abruzzo Docg

55.00

Abruzzo, Ciavolich "Antrum" '08

White Wines

Roero Arneis Docg

40.00

Piemonte, Malvira '14

Satrico, Chard. Sauv. Blanc Blend Igt

42.00

Lazio, Casale del Giglio '13

Albana Secco-I Croppi Docg

39.00

Emilia Romagna, Celli '15

Pinot Grigio Doc

42.00

Friuli Collio, Ronco Blanchis '14

Cocktails, Beers, Etc.

Italian Beers

Peroni | Lager

5.50

Menabrea | Italian Strong Lager

7.00

Menabrea | Blonde Or Amber Lager

6.00

Cocktails

All Cocktails feature OTSOW

Sicilian Screwdriver

7.00

Vodka | Blood Orange Juice

Margarita

8.00

Agave | Triple Sec | Lime Juice

Amaretto Peach Fizz

8.00

Rum | Almond Peach Juice | Sparkling Water

Lemon Drop

8.00

Vodka | Triple Sec | Lemon Juice

Cosmopolitan

8.00

Vodka | Triple Sec | Cranberry Juice

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry Docg

22.00

Veneto-Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Carpenè Malvolti

Desdimona Extra Dry, Igt

48.00

Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Sparkling Malvasia

Il Calepino, Brut Metodo Classico – '08

55.00

Lombardia, Il Calepino Pinot Nero / Chardonnay

Ortrugo Frizzante Brut, Organic Doc '14

40.00

Emilia Romagna, Torre fornello

Otello Extra Dry, Igt

42.00

Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco dell'Emilia

Dessert Wines By the Glass

Il Santo

8.00

Toscana, Torre Delizia

Six Grapes Reserve Porto

7.00

Portugal, Grahams

Fine Tawny Port

7.00

Portugal, Grahams

Dessert Wines By the Bottle

Recioto Della Valpolicella

45.00

Veneto, Montresor '07

Il Santo

48.00

Toscana, Torre Delizia

Late Harvest Zinfandel

40.00

Sonoma, Ca, Bella '09

Vin Santo Del Chianti Doc

45.00

Toscana, Badia di Morrona, '08

Vendemmia Tardiva Di Syrah Igt

40.00

Puglia, Alberto Longo '08

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