Passione Emporio/ Hot Italian

2324 Fifth St a, Berkeley
(510) 612-8677

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Spaghetti Genovese Lunch Only
Gnocchi Genovese
Pizza Margherita
Vegana Diavola
Tiramisu
Lasagna
Cannoli

Menu

Beverage
SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING WATER
750ml
SAN PELLEGRINO SODA
12oz SODA

Gelato
1 PINT
Made daily in-house in small batches
2 PINTS
Made daily in-house in small batches
3 PINTS
Made daily in-house in small batches

Pizza
JOVANOTTI
tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salami, prosciutto cotto, smoked mozzarella, mushrooms
MAGNINI
Organic crust,organic mozzarella, smoked salmon, dill, mascarponemascarpone cheese, smoked salmon, dills ask for the piccante passione spicy organic olive oil infusion
MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
MARINARA
Organic crust, organic tomato sauce, garlic, oregano ask for the piccante passione spicy organic olive oil infusion
BASSO
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke heart, sun-dried tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, basil pesto
BELLUCCI
Organic crust, organic tomato sauce, organic mozzarella, fennel, sausage, ricotta cheese. Ask for the picante passione, a spicy organic olive oil infusion
DIAVOLA
Organic crust, organic tomato sauce, organic mozzarella, spicy salami, kalamata olives. Ask for the picante passione, a spicy organic olive oil infusion
FIORI
Organic crust, organic tomato sauce, organic mozzarella, truffle oil, mushrooms, arugula, prosciutto parma ask for the piccante passione spicy organic olive oil infusion
STELLA
mozzarella, crescenza cheese, prosciutto parma, seasonal mushrooms
GIARDINO
tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled summer squash, cherry tomatoes, arugula, ricotta
MURINO
mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, pears, drizzled honey

Barista
ICED COFFEE
CORTADO
AMERICANO
LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO

Panino/Calzone/Focaccia
FOCACCIA TOSCANA (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
1/2 focaccia Tuscan style with prosciutto parma, fresh mozzarella, arugula
CHICKEN PANINO (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
Breaded Chicken breast , coleslaw salad ,acme bread baguette
FOCACCIA SALMONE (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
1/2 Tuscan style focaccia with , smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, red onions, , capers
FOCACCIA VEGETARIANA (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
1/2 Tuscan style focaccia with smoked mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, arugula, balsamic reduction
BELLUCCI CALZONE
mozzarella, fennel sausage, fresh ricotta, topped with tomato sauce
CALZONE RICOTTA & SPINACI
mozzarella, ricotta, sautéed spinach, topped with tomato sauce
ATESINO (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
Brie cheese, speck, red radicchio, Whole wheat seeded deli rolls
TACCHINO VEGANO (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
Oven roasted Koji-Turkey seasoned with cracked black pepper,black truffle koji pate, mix green, acme ciabatta bread
MORATORE (LUNCH ONLY 11AM-4PM)
mortadella salumi, ricotta& pistacchio cheese , mix green , acme bread ciabatta

Salad/Antipasti
INSALATA DELLA CASA INVERNO
FRISEE SALAD, BEETS, BLOOD ORANGES, CARROTS, PECORINO CHEESE, VINAIGRETTE
TAGLIERE DI SALUMI E FORMAGGI
Italian charcuterie plate, served with focaccia
VEGETALI AL FORNO
roasted seasonal vegetables, rosemary infused olive oil, parmigiano
CALAMARI FRITTI
fried calamari in flaky beer batter
BRUSCHETTA TOSCANA
marinated zucchini & artichoke, smoked salmon ricotta, served with focaccia.
POLPO OLIVE E PATATE
Seared Spanish octopus, marble potatoes, taggiasca olives, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, garlic
TRUFFLE FRENCH FRIES
french fries drizzled with truffle oil and sprinkled with parmigiano
FRENCH FRIES CACIO PEPE
French fries drizzled with pecorino cheese and black pepper cream
PROSCIUTTO PARMA & BURRATA
dried cured prosciutto parma and burrata cheese
BRESAOLA PLATE
bresaola dried cured meat, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese
INSALATA AUTUNNO
MIX GREENS, FRISEE, DRIED CRANBERRIES, PUMPKIN SEEDS, PEARS, GORGONZOLA CHEESE, POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE, FRIED PANCETTA
INSALATA DI SPINACI E PORTOBELLO
BABY SPINACH, MARINTAED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOASTED ALMONDS, GOAT CHEESE, BALSAMI VINAIGRETTE
SGABEI
LEAVENED DOUGH STRIPS, FRIED, LIGHTLY SALTED SERVED WITH DRIED CURED PROSCIUTTO PARMA AND STRACCHINO CHEESE

Pasta/Soup
TAGLIATELLE RAGU BIANCO
creamy pork and chicken ragù, mushrooms, parmigiano
GNOCCHI GENOVESE
potato gnocchi, traditional pesto genovese, cherry tomatoes, ricotta.
LASAGNA
beef and pork ragù, béchamel sauce, parmigiano
GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE
potato gnocchi, pecorino cheese, black pepper sauce, topped with crispy polenta
RIGATONI AMATRICIANA
Pork Guanciale, plum tomato sauce, chilli pepper, garnished with pecorino cheese
SPAGHETTI POMODORO E BURRATA
TAGLIATELLE RAGU ROSSO VEGANO
Traditional red ragu vegan meat
PAPPARDELLE SALMONE
SUCCULENT SALMON AND WIDE RIBBONS OF PAPPARDELLE PASTA CREAMY DILL SAUCE, A HINT OF ZEST LIME ZEST.
RAVIOLI CINGHIALE
BRAISED WILD BOAR & MUSHROOM STUFFED RAVIOLI, RED WINE REDUCTION, PARMIGIANO, TOMATO SUGO
PAPPARDELLE CASTAGNE
CHESTNUT PAPPARDELLE WITH CREMINI, PORCINI, CHANTERELLE AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, TOPPED WITH BLACK TRUFFLE SHAVINGS
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
THINLY SLICED PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT, BASIL, PARMESAN, TOMATO SAUCE
SPAGHETTI BASIL PESTO
Spaghetti pasta tossed in basil pesto
SPAGHETTI CACIO PEPE
Spaghetti pasta tossed in cacio pepe sauce
TWINS BASIL PESTO
Twins pasta tossed in basil pesto sauce
TWINS CACIO PEPE
Twins pasta tossed in cacio pepe sauce
TAGLIATELLE BASIL PESTO
Tagliatelle pasta tossed in basil pesto
TAGLIATELLE CACIO PEPE
Tagliatelle pasta tossed in cacio pepe sauce

Dessert/Dolci
AFFOGATO
espresso served over stracciatella chocolate chip gelato
CANNOLI SICILIANI
ricotta cannoli, side of homemade gelato
TIRAMISU
lady finger cookie, coffee, mascarpone
SFOGLIATELLA
shell shaped italian pastry filled with lemon ricotta
PANNA COTTA
sweetened and thickened cream
GELATO PINT
daily selection of or artisanal gelato made in-house

Sparkling Wine (Must be 21 to purchase)
SANGUE DI GIUDA
Conte Vistarino | 2019 Lombardia
PROSECCO
Le Contesse | 2020 Veneto | Single Fermentation
MOSCATO D'ASTI
Castel del Poggio | 2017 Piemonte

Beers (Must be 21 to purchase)
Mastri Birrai Blonde Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. Italian Blonde Ale, Umbria

White Wine (Must be 21 to purchase)
VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO
Clara Stella | 2020 Toscana

Red Wine (Must be 21 to purchase)
SANGIOVESE BLEND
Monte Antico | 2018 Toscana
LANGHE ROSSO
Francone Nebbiolo Blend | 2016 Piemonte
LAMBRUSCO
Villa di Corlo | 2020 Emilia-Romagna
ETNA ROSSO
Passione Theresa Eccher | 2020 Sicilia
RUCHÉ
Noblis | 2018 Piemonte
PINOT NERO
Cembra | 2020 Trentino
AGLIANICO
Taurasi Riserva Terre Antiche | 2014 Campania
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ettore Wine | 2018 Mendocino | Organic | Low Sulfites
AMARONE
Speri | 2017 Veneto

Retail
Passione Picante Spicy Oil
Our local craft spicy oil, made in-house. Add a little spice to your cooking.
Organic Pizza Crust Mix
16oz of our pizza crust mix made with the same ingredients we use in our restaurant every day!
Gluten Free Organic Pizza Crust Mix
16oz of our Gluten Free pizza crust mix, made with the same ingredients we use in our restaurant every day!

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Recent Reviews

Food is very very good and the portions were very big (I went for lunch and had enough for dinner!) there was a slight mistake with my order, but it was resolved quickly! I will come back!
May 2026
Had a great experience at Pasioné Emporio! The food was really good, and I specifically came in craving gnocchi—it definitely hit the spot. Everything was flavorful, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. Would absolutely come back when the pasta craving hits again!
May 2026
Had a wonderful early dinner. The restaurant is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood. It was cozy & clean with great ambience and the food was delicious. The service was friendly, attentive and sincere. It was a great place to meet up with an old friend we hadn't seen in a long time & enjoy a leisurely dinner with wine.
April 2026

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Passione Emporio/ Hot Italian

2324 Fifth St a, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 612-8677