SMALL BITES
WARM OLIVES
Herbs, roasted garlic, citrus zest.(vegan)
WHIPPED RICOTTA
Honey, aleppo pepper, grilled crostini. (vegetarian)
CRISPY POLENTA
Parmiggiano, tomato sauce. (vegetarian)
for the table
HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA
Herbs, sea salt, olive oil. (vegan without butter)
MEAT BALLS
Tomato sauce, ricotta, grilled crostini.
SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER
Golden raisans, pistachios, fresh herbs, sweet & sour vinaigrette. (vegan)
BURRATA BRUSCHETTA
Tomato jam, basil, arugula, extra virgin olive oil. (vegetarian)
PARM FRIES
Parmigiano Reggiano, herbs, sea salt, black garlic aoili. (vegetarian)
FRIED SPAGHETTI SQUARES
Spaghetti mixed with fontina and smoked mozzarella, breaded and fried. (vegetarian)
ROASTED GARLIC BREAD
Roasted garlic herb butter, parmigiano, fresh mozzarella, acme sesame roll. (vegetarian)
CALABRIAN CHILI WINGS
Calabrian chili honey glaze, buttermilk dressing.
STEAMED MUSSELS & CLAMS
White wine, herbs, lemon, grilled crostini.
Soup & Salads
SALAD ADDITIONS:
•Grilled Chicken •Baked Herb Prawns •Blackened Salmon •Chicken Cutlet
MELO’S CHOPPED
Romain lettuce, radicchio, green olives, pickled peppers, fennel salami, provolone, red onion, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, parmigiano Reggiano, golden raisins, creamy Italian dressing.
FUJI APPLE
Baby greens, fuji apples, candied pecans, Point Reyes blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette. (vegetarian)
WEDGE SALAD
Little gem lettuce, pancetta, medjool dates, chives, shaved pecorino, buttermilk dressing, balsamic reduction.
GEM CAESAR
Little gem lettuce, house made caesar dressing, toasted breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano.
VEGAN CAESAR
Little gem lettuce, house made vegan dressing (cashew based), toasted breadcrumbs, Aleppo pepper, chives. (vegan)
BEET SALAD
Roasted beets, arugula, shaved fennel, goat cheese, pistachios, fennel pollen, balsamic vinaigrette.
MINESTRONE SOUP
Parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic crostini. Cup or Bowl. (vegetarian without cheese)
Sandwiches
MORTADELLA
Focaccia, pistachio mortadella, stracciatella cheese, pistachio pesto.
ITALIAN DELI
Prosciutto, salami, mortadella, olive salad, provolone, shredded lettuce, mayo, acme sesame roll.
CHICKEN PANCETTA
Grilled Mary's Organic chicken, pancetta, avocado, lemon herb mayo, tomato, focaccia.
GRILLED CHEESE
Mozzerella and fontina cheese, san marzano tomato jam, arugula, on grilled rustic bread. (vegetarian)
FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR
Mary's organic chicken cutlet, Caesar salad, parmigiano, ciabatta roll.
MEATBALL PARM
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, acme sesamr roll.
CIRCLE PIZZAS
toppings:
Pepperoni, Salami, Prosciutto, Fennel Sausage, Salami Piccante, Roasted Chicken, Bbq Chicken, Prosciutto Cotto, Nduja, Bacon, Vegan Cheese, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Green Olives, Black Olives, Kalamata Olives, Pistachio Pesto, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Pickled Hot Cherry Pepper, Pineapple, Sub White Sauce (No Charge)
-RED PIES-
MARGHERITA
double 8 dairy fior di latte, San Marzano tomato sauce, evoo, basil, parmigiano. (vegetarian)
PLAIN PIE
Sliced whole milk mozzarella, tomato sauce on top, parm, oregano, olive oil. (vegetarian)
PEPPERONI
Ezzo pepperoni, whole milk mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano..
COMBO
Ezzo pepperoni, salami, prosciutto cotto, mushroom, kalamata olives, fennel sausage, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
PRIMAVERA
mushrooms, zucchini, roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmigiano, basil. (vegetarian)
CAPRICCIOSA
Mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, basil.
SALSICCIA
Fennel sausage, red onion, smoked mozzarella, fennel pollen.
MARINARA
Tomato sauce, roasted cherry tomato,Sicilian oregano, evoo,sea salt. (vrgan)
-WHITE PIES-
HOT HAWAIIAN
Fontina and mozzarella cheese, nduja, salami picante, pickled cherry peppers, caramelized pineapple puree, shaved red onion, parsley.
VEGGIE
Spinach, artichoke hearts, red onion, roasted garlic white sauce, basil. (vegetarian)
PROSCIUTTO ARUGULA
Double 8 Dairy Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano, parma prosciutto, baby arugula.
BBQ CHICKEN
Pulled Mary's organic BBQ chicken, bacon, BBQ sauce, ranch drizzle, cilantro.
MORTADELLA
Rovagnati mortadella, fontina & mozz cheese, pistachio pesto, burrata, crushed pistachio.
FUNGHI
Mixed seasonal mushrooms, fontina, thyme, black pepper, roasted garlic white sauce. (vegetarian)
ROASTED CHICKEN & SPINACH
Herb roasted organic chicken, spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, mozz.
SQUARE PIZZAS
THE UPSIDE DOWN
Sliced whole milk mozz, Tomato sauce on top, parm, extra virgin, sicilian oregano. (vegetarian)
BURRATA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, extra virgin, parm, basil, fresh burrata. (vegetarian)
FIG JAM
Fontina cheese, Point Reyes Blue cheese, fig jam, bacon, arugula, shaved parm.
VODKA
Housemade vodka sauce, smoked mozzarella, salami picante, pickled hot cherry peppers, basil.
THE LUCA
Ezzo Pepperoni, tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, burrata, hot honey.
POTATO
Yukon Gold potatoes, mozzarella, fontina, rosemary, parm, chives, black pepper.
Pasta
SPAGHETTINI POMODORO
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted cherry tomatoes. (vegetarian)
PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE
Fresh egg pappardelle, slow cooked bolognese sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano.
SPICY VODKA RIGATONI
Mezzi rigatoni, tomato vodka cream sauce, Calabrian chili, burrata, chili oil. (vegetarian)
GNOCCHI
Potato gnocchi, pistachio basil pesto, cream, parmigiano crushed pistachio, basil. (vegetarian)
FETTUCCIA CON POLLO
Roasted chicken, zucchini, pancetta, sherry cream sauce.
PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Sauteed mixed mushrooms, garlic, parsley, chives, marsala cream sauce.
PESCATORA
Prawns, mussles, clams, rock shrimp, tomato, white wine, basil, chili flake, linguine.
SUNDAY GRAVY
Meatballs, Italian sausage, pork ribs, braised beef, tomato sauce, spaghetti.
RAVIOLI EMILIANA
Tomato cream sauce, sage, choice of spinach and ricotta (vegetarian) or meat and spinach.
SEASONAL RAVIOLI
Mozzarella and basil pesto filled ravioli, lemon cream sauce with English peas, Parma Prosciutto, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs.
PASTA ALLA NORCINA
Truffle cream sauce, fennel sausage, mushrooms, rosemary.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fresh egg fettuccine, parmigiano Reggiano cream sauce.
LASAGNA
Meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella.
LASAGNA VERDE
Fresh egg pasta sheets, ricotta and spinach filling, pomodoro sauce. (vegetarian)
Entrees
CHICKEN PARM
Breaded Mary’s organic chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, rigatoni vodka sauce.
PENNE BISTECCA
Thin sliced rib-eye steak, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pasta pomodoro.
ROCK SHRIMP RISOTTO
Roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, caramelized fennel, mascarpone.
SPRING CARROT RISOTTO
English peas, leeks, Spanish chorizo, Parmigiano Reggiano (vegetarian without chorizo)
PAN SEARED SALMON
Citrus salsa verde, grilled asparagus, crispy potatoes.
About the Chef
Chef John Paul Piccolo, studied culinary arts at the ICIF prestigious Castle of Costigliole d’Asti in Italy. He has now brought his expertise and passion for food to Walnut Creek. With his extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine, he has crafted a menu filled with delicious and authentic dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. From homemade focaccia to mouthwatering pizzas, every bite is a taste of Italy. Whether you're craving a classic Margherita pizza, a gourmet salad or a hearty plate of lasagna, this new restaurant is the place to be for a truly memorable dining experience.
John Paul Piccolo