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C'era Una Volta

C'era Una Volta

Italian Restaurant, Café, and Wine Bar$$$$
East End, Alameda
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Bar Menu 13Dinner 7Brunch Menu 16Dessert & Dessert Wine 6Wine List 13
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
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
Romaine Lettuce & Mixed Greens | Fennel | Mozzarella | Pistacchi | Orange | Balsamic Reduction
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
Prosciutto | Coppa | Salame | Olives | Cheese | Cured Vegetables
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
Brunch Special
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
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
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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C'era Una Volta
1332 Park St (Redwood Square at Alameda Avenue)
Alameda, CA 94501
United States
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C'era Una Volta: an authentic Italian restaurant that prepares the historic flavors of Tuscany! Learn about and enjoy over 50 wines at our wine bar.
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Closed until 4:30 PM Tuesday (Show more)
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    • 4:30 PM–8:30 PM
  • Wed–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
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