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MONTESACRO Walnut Creek
The spirit of conviviality is the core of Montesacro.
Our menu is focused on Roman culinary traditions and seasonality.
We source local purveyors and sustainable ingredients.
Ask our staff for daily/weekly specials and latest menu updates!
- menu is subject to change -
ANTIPASTI
CAVOLFIORI 17
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs
CROSTONE PESCHE E BURRATA 21
Crispy House Bread, Frog Hollow Fresh Peaches, Local Burrata, Aged Balsamic, Pistacchios
INSALATA MISTA 16
Arugula, Frisee, Pistacchio, Sherry Vinaigrette
CAVOLO NERO 16
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 15
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes
POLPO 22
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano
FOCACCIA DEL MURATORE 16
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Mortadella
PORCHETTA 17
Slow Roasted Pork, Fennel, Orange Salad
PASTA
all bronze drawn homemade (gluten free pasta available upon request +2)
CACIO E PEPE 23
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper
CARBONARA 25
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 25
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
PUTTANESCA 24
Fettucine, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic
GNOCCHI 27
House-made Potato Gnocchi, Beef Bolognese, 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 21
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
PONTE MAMMOLO 25
This Pinsa is Stuffed with Creamy Stracchino Cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Wild Arugula
CASALBERTONE 23
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
MARANELLA 27
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 27
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 24
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
GARBATELLA 27
Caper Aioli, Tuna Conserva, Buffalo Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili, Pickled Red Onion
SECONDI
AGNELLO SCOTTADITO 45
Pasture Raised Oregon Lamb Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Herbs
BRANZINO 35
Branzino, Chickpeas, White Zucchini, Escarole, Aggretti, Fennel
POLLO ALLA ROMANA 28
Roasted Mary’s Farm Chicken, Bell Peppers Stew
ANTIPASTI
INSALATA MISTA 17
Arugula, Frisee, Pistacchio, Sherry Vinaigrette
CAVOLFIORI 16
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs
CROSTONE PESCHE E BURRATA 21
Crispy House Bread, Frog Hollow Fresh Peaches, Local Burrata, Aged Balsamic, Pistacchios
CAVOLO NERO 15
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg, Anchovy Vinaigrette
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 15
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes
POLPO 22
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano
FOCACCIA DER MURATORE 16
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Pistachio Mortadella
PANINI + BURGER
VEGETARIANO 14
Grilled Marinated Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes, Burrata, Basil
PORCHETTA 15
Slow-Roasted Pork, Grainy Mustard, Broccolini
MONTESACRO BURGER 18
8oz Ground Chuck Burger Served on Pinsa Bun Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Potato
PASTA
house-made bronze drawn and slow dried (gluten free pasta available upon request +2)
CACIO E PEPE 23
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper
PUTTANESCA 24
Fettucine, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic
CARBONARA 25
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 25
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
GNOCCHI 27
House-made Potato Gnocchi, Beef Bolognese, 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 21
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
PONTE MAMMOLO 25
This Pinsa is Stuffed with Creamy Stracchino Cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Wild Arugula
CASALBERTONE 23
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
GARBATELLA 27
Caper Aioli, Tuna Conserva, Buffalo Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili, Pickled Red Onion
MARANELLA 27
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 27
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 24
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
SECONDI
AGNELLO SCOTTADITO 45
Pasture Raised Oregon Lamb Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Herbs
BRANZINO 35
Branzino, Chickpeas, White Zucchini, Escarole, Aggretti, Fennel
POLLO ALLA ROMANA 28
Roasted Mary’s Farm Chicken, Bell Peppers Stew
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
White
2022 BELLONE 16
“Anthium” (Lazio)
2021FIANO 15
Masseria Cuturi (Sardegna)
2021 PINOT GRIGIO RAMATO 18
Specogna (Friuli)
2022 SOAVE 16
Corte Sant’ Alda (Veneto)
ROSÈ
2022 BOMBINO NERO ROSATO 13
“Pungirosa” (Puglia)
ROSSI
Red
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)
COCKTAILS
2017 MONTESALARIO MONTECCUCO
(Tuscany)
COCKTAILS
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
BIRRE
BELLISSIMO LAMPONE 15
Raspberry, Lime, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Water
BIRRE
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
DOLCI
PINSA AI PISTACCHI 16
Small size Pinsa Stuffed with Sicilian Pistachio Cream
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)
HAPPY HOUR
A True Italian Aperitivo
Tue-Sun 3-5pm
DRINKS
GARIBALDI
Campari, Orange Juice
BICICLETTA
Cappelletti, White Wine, Soda
MONTESACRO SPRITZ
Aperol, Montesacro Rosso, Soda
SBAGLIATO
Campari, Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
LAGER BIRRA MENABREA
BITES
RUSTICI
Assorted Savory Pastry Bites
MANDORLE TOSTATE
Guanciale Roasted Almonds
CHIPS DI CAVOLO NERO
Black Kale Chips
OLIVE
Mediterranean Olives, Orange Zest, Garlic, Rosemary
GNOCCO FRITTO
Fried Pinsa Dough, Prosciutto di Parma
COLAZIONE
CORNETTI
Italian Croissant
CIAVATTONE
puff pastry, filled with pastry cream
BOMBOLONI
Italian Doughnuts
MARITOZZO
brioche bun filled with whipped cream
TORTA DELLA NONNA
lemon custard tart with pine nuts
CROSTATA DI RICOTTA
ricotta and chocolate tart
CROSTATA DI FRUTTA
fruit tart of the day
MACEDONIA
bowl of seasonal fruit
CAFFETTERIA
ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
CAPPUCCINO
AMERICANO
SHACKERATO
HOT TEA by “Silk Road” (San Rafael)
ICED COFFEE
ICED TEA
FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE