walnut creek
Sourcing locally and sustainably is at our core. Our menu features only the freshest seasonal ingredients, carefully selected from local farms and small producers in Italy. Ask our staff for specials and latest menu updates.
ANTIPASTI
INSALATA MISTA 16
Arugula, Frisee, Pistacchio, Sherry Vinaigrette (GF-VG)
CAVOLFIORI 17
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs (VG)
CROSTONE PERE E BURRATA 21
Crispy House Bread, Wine Poached Pears, Local Burrata, Aged Balsamic, Walnuts
INSALATA DI CAVOLO NERO 17
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette (GF)
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 18
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes (V)
POLPO 22
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano (GF)
FOCACCIA DER MURATORE 19
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Pistachio Mortadella.....add Stracciatella +5
PORCHETTA 18
Slow Roasted Pork, EVOO, Sea Salt, Fennel and Orange Salad (GF)
PANINI
IL VEGETARIANO 17
Grilled Marinated Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes, Burrata, Basil.....add Prosciutto di Parma +6
LA PORCHETTA 19
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Fennel Pollen, Sea Salt, Garlic, Rosemary, Whole Grain Grainy Mustard, Broccolini
MONTESACRO BURGER 18
8oz Ground Chuck Burger Served on Pinsa Bun Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, Butter Lettuce
PASTA
house-made bronze drawn and slow dried (gluten free pasta available upon request)
CACIO E PEPE 25
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper (V)
PUTTANESCA 26
Fettucine, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic (VG)
CARBONARA 27
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 27
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
GNOCCHI 28
House-made Potato Gnocchi, Beef Bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano
PINSA
a Roman style pizza made from all GMO-free soy, rice and wheat flours
SAN LORENZO 24
San Marzano Tomatoes, Marinated Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Eggplant (VG)
MARGHERITA 23
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil (V)
PONTE MAMMOLO 27
This Pinsa is Stuffed with Creamy Stracchino Cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Wild Arugula
CASALBERTONE 25
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
GARBATELLA 31
Caper Aioli, Tuna Conserva, Buffalo Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili, Pickled Red Onion
MARANELLA 29
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 29
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 26
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
SECONDI
AGNELLO SCOTTADITO 45
Umpqua Valley Lamb Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Herbs (GF)
BRANZINO AL FORNO 37
Branzino, Chickpeas, White Zucchini, Escarole, Aggretti, Fennel (GF)
POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA 35
Roasted Mary’s Farm Chicken, Bell Peppers Stew (GF)
DOLCI
PINSA ALLA CREMA DI PISTACCHI 15
Small size Pinsa Stuffed with Sicilian Pistachio Spread
PANNACOTTA AL FINOCCHIETTO 13
Fresh Vanilla and Fennel Pollen Pannacotta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
TIRAMISU 15
Lady’s Finger Cookies Soaked in Espresso, Mascarpone, Eggs
MARITOZZO CON LA PANNA 10
A Roman Sweet Bun Packed with Whipped Cream
TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 15
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Whipped Cream
GELATI E SORBETTI 15
Artisanal Gelato + Sorbet (Almare Gelato, Berkeley)
ANTIPASTI
CAVOLFIORI 17
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs (VG)
CROSTONE PERE E BURRATA 21
Crispy House Bread, Wine Poached Pears, Local Burrata, Aged Balsamic, Walnuts
INSALATA MISTA 16
Arugula, Frisee, Pistacchio, Sherry Vinaigrette (VG-GF)
INSALATA DI CAVOLO NERO 16
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 18
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes (V)
POLPO 22
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano (GF)
FOCACCIA DER MURATORE 19
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Mortadella.....add Stracciatella +5
PORCHETTA 18
Slow Roasted Pork, Fennel, Orange Salad (GF)
PASTA
house-made bronze drawn and slow dried (gluten free pasta available upon request)
CACIO E PEPE 25
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper (V)
CARBONARA 27
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 27
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
PUTTANESCA 26
Fettuccine, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic (VG)
GNOCCHI 28
House-made Potato Gnocchi, Beef Ragu, Parmigiano
PINSA
a Roman style pizza made from all GMO-free soy, rice and wheat flours
SAN LORENZO 22
San Marzano Tomatoes, Marinated Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Eggplant
MARGHERITA 23
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil (V)
PONTE MAMMOLO 27
This Pinsa is Stuffed with Creamy Stracchino Cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Wild Arugula
CASALBERTONE 25
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
MARANELLA 29
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 29
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 26
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
GARBATELLA 31
Caper Aioli, Tuna Conserva, Buffalo Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili, Pickled Red Onion
SECONDI
AGNELLO SCOTTADITO 45
Pasture Raised Oregon Lamb Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Herbs (GF)
BRANZINO AL FORNO 37
Seared Whole Fillet, Chickpeas, Romanesco (GF)
POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA 35
Roasted Mary’s Farm Chicken, Bell Peppers Stew (GF)
DOLCI
PINSA ALLA CREMA DI PISTACCHI 15
Small size Pinsa Stuffed with Sicilian Pistachio Spread
PANNA COTTA AL FINOCCHIETTO 13
Fresh Vanilla and Fennel Pollen Pannacotta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
TIRAMISU 15
Lady’s Finger Cookies Soaked in Espresso, Mascarpone, Eggs
MARITOZZO CON LA PANNA 10
A Roman Sweet Bun Packed with Whipped Cream
TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 15
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Whipped Cream
GELATI E SORBETTI 15
Artisanal Gelato + Sorbet (Almare Gelato, Berkeley)
APERITIVO
Tue-Sun 3-5pm
BAR BITES
RUSTICI 6
Assorted Savory Pastry Bites
MANDORLE TOSTATE 5
Guanciale Roasted Almonds
CHIPS DI CAVOLO NERO 5
Black Kale Chips
OLIVE 5
Mediterranean Olives, Orange Zest, Garlic, Rosemary
GNOCCO FRITTO 10
Fried Pinsa Dough, Prosciutto di Parma
APERITIVO PRIX-FIXE 29
Choice of one Aperitivo Drink will be accompanied by all food above
PINSETTA MARGHERITA - Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
MANDORLE TOSTATE – Guanciale Spiced Roasted Almonds
CAVOLO NERO CROCCANTE – Black Kale Chips
OLICE MISTE – Assorted Mediterranean Olives, Orange Zest, Garlic, Rosemary
DRINKS
GARIBALDI
Campari, Orange Juice
BICICLETTA
Cappelletti, White Wine, Soda
MONTESACRO SPRITZ
Aperol, Montesacro Rosso, Soda
SBAGLIATO
Campari, Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
LAGER BIRRA MENABREA
Cocktails
ERBACEO 17
Bombay Saphire Gin, Braulio Amaro, Lemon, Dry Sherry, Sea Salt, Mint
ORO ROSA 19
Strawberry + Rosemary Infused Wheatley Vodka, St. Germain Foam, Egg White, 23k Gold
ELMY’S MARGARITA 18
Corazon Blanco Tequila, Agave, Lime, Serrano Tincture
MEMBERS ONLY 19
Michter’s Rye Fat Washed With Guanciale, Sirene Bitters, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Aged In Bourbon Barrels
G&C MARTINI 18
Grey Goose Vodka, Garlic & Calabrian Chili Tincture, Olive Brine, Winestillery Dry Vermouth
BERGAMOT GIMLET 17
Hendricks Gin, Italicus, Lemon
PISTACHIO ESPRESSO MARTINI 20
Wheatley Vodka, Pistachio Alpina, Crème De Cacao, Espresso
NEGRONI
MONTESACRO NEGRONI 19
Wild Sardinia Gin infused with orange and lemon peel, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari
NEGRONI BIANCO 18
Ginepraio Tuscan Gin, St. Germain, Suze Bitters, Lemon Bitters
OAXACAN NEGRONI 19
Los Vecinos Mezcal, Select Apertivo, Carpano Antica Formula
BOULEVARDIER 20
Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon, Gran Classico, Oscar.697 Vermouth, Woodford Reserve Cherry Bitters
MODERN CLASSICS
PAPER PLANE 16
Michter's Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon
AERO MEXICO 16
Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Luxardo Maraschino, Crème de Violette, Lemon
ESPRESSO MARTINI 19
Ketel 1 Vodka, Galliano Espresso Liqueur, Frangelico, Espresso
SPRITZ
APEROL SPRITZ 16
HUGO SPRITZ 16
St. Germain, Mint
CAMPARI SPRITZ 16
GINROSA SPRITZ 16
MOCKTAILS
ZENZERO AMARO 15
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo, Lemon, Ginger Ale
CIAO PASSIONE 15
Passion Fruit, Iced Tea, Coconut Water
BELLISSIMO LAMPONE 15
Raspberry, Lime, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Water
OUR WINES
Our wine list represents mostly old-world regions. We carry wines that are made from grape varietals native to their respective areas. We feature smaller producers of lesser-known wines with a focus on organic, biodynamic and natural agriculture.
VINI SFUSI
Wines by the glass
BOLLICINE
Sparkling
2022 RIBOLLA GIALLA 15
Brut (Friuli)
N.V. BOLLA ROSA 16
Brut Rose (Marche)
N.V. FRANCIACORTA “NITENS” LE MARCHESINE 22
Brut (Lombardia)
2023 LAMBRUSCO ROSSO “IL BUFFO” IL FOLICELLO 14
(Emilia-Romagna)
BIANCHI
Whites
2022 BELLONE 16
“Anthium” (Lazio)
2021FIANO 15
Masseria Cuturi (Sardegna)
2021 PINOT GRIGIO RAMATO 18
Specogna (Friuli)
2022 SOAVE 16
Corte Sant’ Alda (Veneto)
ROSATI
Rosé
2022 BOMBINO NERO ROSATO 13
“Pungirosa” (Puglia)
ROSSI
Reds
2020 SCHIAVA 16
“Mediaevum” (Alto Adige)
2022 NEBBIOLO 19
Renato Ratti (Piemonte)
2021 MONTESACRO ROSSO 13
“Lato A” (Sardegna)
2022 CESANESE DEL PIGLIO “MONOCROMO #2” MACCIOCCA
(Lazio)
2017 MONTESALARIO MONTECCUCO
(Tuscany)
BIRRE
beers
Menabrea Amber (Piemonte) 5% ABV
Menabrea Lager (Piemonte) 4.8% ABV
Therasianer Pilsner (Treviso) 5% ABV
N/A BEST DAY BREWING HAZY IPA
12 oz Can