Heroic Italian Berkeley

2020 Kittredge St Suite C, Berkeley
(650) 224-5999

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Marinetti Sandwiches
OMG Sandwiches
Caprese Salad
8 Salads

Menu

Featured items
OMG
Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, Smoked mozzarella, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house-made giardiniera, yellow mustard, and Italian black truffle infused mayo.Mortadella contains nuts.
Quadronno
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and italian black truffle infused mayo.
Genoa
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
Marinetti
Fresh mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
Caprese Salad
Imported Bufala Mozzarella,Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto,Avocado, Balsamic Glaze on Bed ofSeasonal Greens with white Wine Vinaigrette.
Buongiorno (Breakfast Sandwich)
Breakfast sandwich made with two eggs, Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and our truffle mayo sauce. Choice of 'nduja (spicy sausage), porchetta or Avocado.
Lasagna (Takes 10 -15 min)
Layers of pasta with marinara and bechamel sauces. Choice of pork ragu or wild mushroom.
Mount Etna Salad
Warm roasted farro, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots on a bed of seasonal greens, with garbanzo beans and red wine vinaigrette.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce
Truffle porcini raviolis in a rich sage brown butter sauce.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Calabrian Shrimp Spaghetti
Roasted garlicky lemon shrimp with a spicy Calabrian kick spaghetti… Adding a side of crostini to dip in the sauce isn't a bad idea.
Red Sauce Pinsa
Rich and flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of Calabrian chili, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp
6 shrimp roasted in garlicky brown butter with a hint of Calabrian chili… Comes with 4 crostini for dipping.
Antipasto Board for 2
Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with warm Olives and our toasted crostini.
Crostini and Burrata
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
Olives - Marinated
Castelvetrano & Red Cerignol olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.
Bruschetta
Choose 1 or 2 styles:1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado , roasted tomato, giardiniera extra virgin olive oil.3- 'nduja (spicy sausage), Fontal, roasted tomato.
Pesto Sauce Pinsa
Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Vegan
Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion, house-made giardiniera & house-made vegan pesto.

Disposible Utensils
Disposable Utensils
CA state law. We can only provide disposables upon request

Sandwiches
OMG
Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, Smoked mozzarella, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house-made giardiniera, yellow mustard, and Italian black truffle infused mayo.Mortadella contains nuts.
Marinetti
Fresh mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
Quadronno
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and italian black truffle infused mayo.
Buongiorno (Breakfast Sandwich)
Breakfast sandwich made with two eggs, Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and our truffle mayo sauce. Choice of 'nduja (spicy sausage), porchetta or Avocado.
Genoa
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
Bambino
A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese.Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle infused mayo.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce, with smoked mozzarella.
Vegan
Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion, house-made giardiniera & house-made vegan pesto.

Pinsa (Roman Pizza)
Red Sauce Pinsa
Rich and flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of Calabrian chili, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Calabrian Shrimp Pinsa
Burrata and Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes and shrimp spiked with sage brown butter, garlic and Calabrian chilis.
Pesto Sauce Pinsa
Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Fresh Pasta
Calabrian Shrimp Spaghetti
Roasted garlicky lemon shrimp with a spicy Calabrian kick spaghetti… Adding a side of crostini to dip in the sauce isn't a bad idea.
Lasagna (Takes 10 -15 min)
Layers of pasta with marinara and bechamel sauces. Choice of pork ragu or wild mushroom.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce
Truffle porcini raviolis in a rich sage brown butter sauce.

Salads
Gladiator Salad
Chopped antipasto salad, italianprosciutto, spicy salami, copocollo,porchetta, mortadella, smokedmozzarella, roasted tomatoes, on abed of seasonal greens, with lemonherb vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Imported Bufala Mozzarella,Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto,Avocado, Balsamic Glaze on Bed ofSeasonal Greens with white Wine Vinaigrette.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
An updated classic. 6 roasted shrimp, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Mount Etna Salad
Warm roasted farro, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots on a bed of seasonal greens, with garbanzo beans and red wine vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.

Lite Bites
Crostini and Burrata
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
Bruschetta
Choose 1 or 2 styles:1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado , roasted tomato, giardiniera extra virgin olive oil.3- 'nduja (spicy sausage), Fontal, roasted tomato.
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp
6 shrimp roasted in garlicky brown butter with a hint of Calabrian chili… Comes with 4 crostini for dipping.
Cheese Board for 2
Lovely selection of 5 Italian cheeses, Marcona almonds and fig preserves. Comes with crackers.
Heroic Chili Sauce (4oz Jar)
Calabrian Chilis, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olives - Marinated
Castelvetrano & Red Cerignol olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.
Gigantes - Marinated
Giant white beans marinated in red wine vinegar with green and red peppers.
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted sun dried tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
Antipasto Board for 2
Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with warm Olives and our toasted crostini.
Seafood Tins from Europe
These rare and highly sought after tins of seafood from legendary European purveyors. Eat them as is or on a warm crostini with a glass of white wine. Exquisite.

Snacks and Desserts
Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie from Hot Cookie
We get the dough from the Castro's own Hot Cookie and we bake the cookies fresh each day in house.
Jalapeno Potato Chips
Salt and Vinegar Chips
Sea Salt Potato Chips
Gelato: (8oz cup)
From Berkeley's Passione Gelato we offer a selection of their amazing desserts
Tiramisu
Coffee and Zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.

Drinks
San Pellegrino Limonata (Lemon)
Coke
San Pellegrino Pomegranate & Orange (Can)
Diet Coke
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)
Tomarchio Organic Aranciata (Orange)
Bottled Water
My daughter insisted we not offer plastic bottles anymore … so reusable aluminum water bottles it is!.
Iced Tea - Unsweetened
Iced black tea without suger
Lemonade
Sour sweet sunshine in a glass!

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Recent Reviews

This is my second visit in 3 weeks, coming from out of town!! The first visit was a recommendation and the second visit was our choice!!! First thing that stood out was customer service/graciousness! We were immediately greeted with kindness. The service was exceptional as well!! Now to the food!! Excellent; a variety of unique choices and flavors. I do not live in Berkeley but lately have been making trips down from Northern California. This has become my new meet up spot when...
October 2025
The food is tasty and there is variety. I had fettuccine with pesto that was delicious, another person had Caesar salad with chicken that looked marvelous and my husband red pasta with red sauce and meatballs. Everyone liked their food. We sat inside because it was cold outside. The service was rapid and helpful. They have a variety of hot and cold beverages. Perfect place for a show at the Berkeley Rep.
September 2025
Heroic Italian in Berkeley offers a flavorful, health-conscious twist on classic Italian cuisine. Highlights include the Caesar Shrimp Salad, Vegan Pesto Pizza, and a refreshing mango sorbet. Paired with a mimosa and Vermentino wine, the meal was vibrant and satisfying. Attentive service and inviting ambiance complete the experience.
May 2025

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Heroic Italian Berkeley

2020 Kittredge St Suite C, Berkeley, CA 94704
(650) 224-5999