Luca Cucina Italiana

2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
(510) 649-9718

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Lobster Ravioli in Vodka Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Caesar Salad
Amatriciana
Bolognese
Bruschetta
Meatballs
Carbonara
Tiramisu

Menu

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Garlic Bread
Acme bread baked with garlic and Parmigiano cheese.
Bolognese Pasta
Ground beef and pork, soffritto, and pomodoro sauce.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, shaved Parmigiano, and house Caesar dressing.
Cannoli
Two pastry shells filled with homemade ricotta cream.
Vodka Pasta
Tomato and cream sauce flamed with shot of vodka.

Antipasti
Garlic Bread
Acme bread baked with garlic and Parmigiano cheese.
Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, and olive oil on crostini.
Sausage & Pepper
Homemade sausage, bell peppers, onion, and arrabbiata sauce.
Livers
Chicken livers, mushroom, onion, and white wine sauce.

Pastas
Bolognese Pasta
Ground beef and pork, soffritto, and pomodoro sauce.
Primavera Pasta
Assorted vegetables and pomodoro sauce or cream sauce.
Carbonara Pasta
Chicken broth, light cream, pancetta, and egg yolk.
Vodka Pasta
Tomato and cream sauce flamed with shot of vodka.
Alfredo Pasta
White cream sauce.
Arrabbiata Pasta
tomato sauce, garlic, basil, chili flakes
Pomodoro Pasta
Tomato sauce, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Pesto Pasta
Basil, pine nuts, and Parmigiano.
Cardinale Pasta
Tomato and cream sauce.
Butter and Cheese Pasta
butter and parmigiano cheese
Amatriciana Pasta
Pancetta, black pepper, and pomodoro sauce.
Sausage & Pepper Pasta
homemade sweet fennel sausage, trio-color bell peppers, arrabbiata sauce
Panna Pasta
Prosciutto, sweet peas, and white cream sauce.
Aglio & Olio Pasta
whole and chopped garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil
Gorgonzola Pasta
White cream sauce and blue cheese Gorgonzola.
Puttanesca Pasta
Black olives, capers, anchovies, and pomodoro sauce.

Specialty Pasta
Lobster Ravioli
5 ravioli filled with lobster meat, served in a vodka sauce
Ravioli Pasta
Cheese and spinach ravioli in tomato cream sauce.
Gnocchi Pasta
Homemade potato dumpling in Gorgonzola sauce.
Lasagna Pasta
Homemade slow cooked ragu of beef and pork.
Tortellini Pasta
Filled with cheese in panna sauce.

Al Forno
Chicken Piccata
Sauteed with lemon, capers, and white wine sauce. Served with your choice of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens or side of pasta.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layered eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmigiano. Served with your choice of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens or side of pasta.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, pan fried, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Served with your choice of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens or side of pasta.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and pan fried. Served with your choice of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens or side of pasta.
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms and sweet Marsala wine. Served with your choice of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens or side of pasta.

Contorno
Half Pasta
Meatballs (2 pcs)
Homemade blend of beef and pork in tomato sauce.
Vegetables
Market greens sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Polenta Fritta
Pan fried slices of cornmeal. Served with tomato sauce.
Potato
Oven roasted with garlic and rosemary.
Sausage
Homemade sweet fennel pork sausage in tomato sauce.

Specials

Prawns Saltimbocca
Butterfly jumbo Prawns U10, top prosciutto, sage, melted mozzarella cheese, light tomato sauce - served with potatoes and vegetables -
Pasta del Giorno
Linguine, Mussels, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, peperoncino, white wine, garlic & olive oil
Insalata
Baby lettuce, black figs, carrots, cashew, goat cheese
Fish del Giorno
Wild Mediterranean Branzino, lemon, capers, white wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and green veggies OR aside of pasta ( red, white , pink sauce)

Salad
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, shaved Parmigiano, and house Caesar dressing.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, spring lettuce, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, shaved Parmigiano, olive oil, and vinegar.
Beet Salad
Arugula, beets, walnuts, goat cheese, olive oil, and vinegar.
Mista Salad
Mixed wild greens, red onion, cherry tomato, olive oil, and vinegar.

Soups
Minestrone Soup
Selection of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth.
Stracciatella Soup
Light chicken broth with spinach and egg.
Polenta Soup
Tomato sauce, cornmeal, corn, and mozzarella.
Consomme Soup
Light chicken broth.

Desserts
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers, Italian custard, and mascarpone.
Cannoli
Two pastry shells filled with homemade ricotta cream.
Gelato
Spumoni, vanilla, chocolate, or lemon.
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream and espresso shot.

Drinks
Coke Bottle - 12oz. Mexico
Perrier 330ml
Sparkling water
Diet Coke
Coke Bottle - 8oz. Mexico
Organic Soda - Rose Lemonade
Fentimans
S. Pellegrino - Limonata
San Pelligrino 750ml
Sparkling water
San Pellegrino 500ml
Sparkling water
S. Pellegrino - Aranciata Rossa
Organic Soda - Orange Mango
Harney & Sons
Ginger Ale
Gus
Lemonade
Harney & Sons
Black iced tea Organic

Coffee Drinks
Hot Tea
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte

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Recent Reviews

Food was really good, atmosphere was good and service was goood. Only problem was that food is really expensive. I added meatballs to my pasta and it cost 9 dollars for 2 small meatballs
May 2025
Luca Cucina Italiana is one of those hidden West Berkeley gems that feels like a slice of Italy—at least as far as I can tell, having never been to the motherland myself. I’ve eaten at plenty of places where people swear the food is authentically Italian, and this spot has that same unmistakable flavor. The homemade pasta is the real deal, and their tortellini is absolutely bomb. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, though, be sure to ask in advance.

The...
March 2025
Vegetarian options: Pasta with marinara sauce, etc. Salads, soups, cooked vegetables, desserts

Parking: Walk in, small interior but one will be able to be seated quickly. No alcoholic beverages. Take out is a good option too
January 2025

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Luca Cucina Italiana

2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 649-9718