Heroic Italian San Francisco

572 Castro St, San Francisco
(650) 224-5999

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Mount Etna Salad
Chicken Pesto
OMG Sandwich
Genoa

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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 pistachios.
Genoa
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
Marinetti
Fresh Mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, house made pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
Quadronno
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and black truffle Infused mayo.
Chicken Tetrazzini Rotini Pasta
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce with smoked mozzarella and fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico. We sprinkle a touch of garlic infused croutons on top.
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Roasted garlicky tomato lemon shrimp with a Calabrian kick with spaghetti… A side of crostini to dip in the sauce isn't a bad idea at all!
Bambino
A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese. Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle mayo!
Crostini with Burrata
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
Mount Etna Salad
Warm roasted farro and roasted vegetables (cauliflower, zucchini, carrots) on a bed of seasonal greens, with marinated gigantes (white beans) and red wine vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Pesto Rotini Pasta
House-made pesto with roasted yellow tomatoes on fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico.
Beef Meatballs (GF)
4 beef meatballs (GF) in tangy pomodoro sauce. Served with 4 pieces of crostini.
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs
Our lovely red sauce with tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Polpette
Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
Cheese Board for 2
Lovely selection of 5 cheeses, Marcona almonds and fig preserves.
Gladiator Salad
Chopped antipasto salad, italianProsciutto, spicy salami, copocollo,porchetta, mortadella, smokedmozzarella, roasted tomatoes, on abed of seasonal greens, with lemonherb vinaigrette.
Vesuvio Pinsa
Meatball and 'nduja red sauce pinsa with shredded mozzarella, roasted onions and peppers.
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 oil3- 'Nduja (spicy sausage), Fontal, roasted tomato.

Disposable Utensils
Disposable Utensils
CA State Law. We can only provide disposable utensils 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 pistachios.
Genoa
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
Marinetti
Fresh Mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, house made pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce, with smoked mozzarella.
Buongiorno
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.
Quadronno
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and black truffle Infused mayo.
Polpette
Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.
Bambino
A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese. Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle mayo!
Vegan
Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and peppers, house-made giardiniera & vegan pesto.

Salads
Mount Etna Salad
Warm roasted farro and roasted vegetables (cauliflower, zucchini, carrots) on a bed of seasonal greens, with marinated gigantes (white beans) and red wine vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Gladiator Salad
Chopped antipasto salad, italianProsciutto, spicy salami, copocollo,porchetta, mortadella, smokedmozzarella, roasted tomatoes, on abed of seasonal greens, with lemonherb vinaigrette.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
An updated classic. 6 roasted shrimp, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Caprese Salad
Sliced mozzarella,roasted tomatoes, house-made pesto,avocado, balsamic glaze on bed ofseasonal greens with white wine vinaigrette.

Pasta
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Roasted garlicky tomato lemon shrimp with a Calabrian kick with spaghetti… A side of crostini to dip in the sauce isn't a bad idea at all!
Chicken Tetrazzini Rotini Pasta
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce with smoked mozzarella and fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico. We sprinkle a touch of garlic infused croutons on top.
Pesto Rotini Pasta
House-made pesto with roasted yellow tomatoes on fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico.
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs
Our lovely red sauce with tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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.
Pesto Sauce Pinsa
Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Vesuvio Pinsa
Meatball and 'nduja red sauce pinsa with shredded mozzarella, roasted onions and peppers.
Calabrian Shrimp Pinsa
Burrata and Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes and shrimp spiked with sage brown butter, garlic and Calabrian chilis.

Lite Bites
Antipasto Board for 2
Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with olives and our toasted crostini.
Crostini with Burrata
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
Beef Meatballs (GF)
4 beef meatballs (GF) in tangy pomodoro sauce. Served with 4 pieces of crostini.
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 oil3- 'Nduja (spicy sausage), Fontal, roasted tomato.
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp
6 shrimp roasted in garlicky sage brown butter, lemon juice and a kick of Calabrian chili… Served with 4 crostini for dipping.
Gigantes - Marinated
Giant white beans marinated in red wine vinegar with green and red peppers.
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
Cheese Board for 2
Lovely selection of 5 cheeses, Marcona almonds and fig preserves.
Olives - Marinated
Castelvetrano & Kalamata olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.
Heroic Chili Sauce (4oz Jar)
Calabrian chilis, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Seafood Tins from Europe
Warm Sardines in Garlic and Basil: Mouettes D'Arvor
We warms these delicate sardines to bring out the flavors. Served with crostini.
White Tuna: Conservas de Cambados
This Galician white tuna is a unique product, processed fresh using traditional methods and packaged in high quality olive oil. This tuna is marinated to reach optimal flavor, managing to satisfy the most demanding palates. Served with warm crostini.
Smoked Oyster: Ekone Co
Fresh Willapa Bay oysters are steamed and opened, then brined in small batches. The brined oysters are then placed meticulously on stainless steel racks and smoked using maple chips. Served with crostini.
Fried Mussels: Conservas de Cambados
Hand-shelled then carefully packed in a rich sauce with just a hint of vinegar and paprika, these truly are the best of Galicia. Served with warm crostini.
Stuffed Squid in Ink: Jose Gourmet
Stuffed with their own tentacles and bathed in a sauce of tomato, onion, and ink. Served with warm crostini.
Razor Clams in Brine: Conservas de Cambados
Harvested in the cold winter months from the pristine waters of northern Spain, the firm texture and rich flavor of these clams make them a true prize to be tasted. Served with warm crostini.
Branzino Grigliato: IASA
Sustainably farmed branzino fished from waters off the coast of Campania are cleaned, gently grilled and hand-packed in tins with mild olive oil. Served with warm crostini.

Snacks/Dessert
Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie from Hot Cookie
We get the cough from the Castro's own Hot Cookie and we bake the cookies fresh each day in house..... YUM
Jalapeño Potato Chips
Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Sea Salt Potato Chips
Tiramisu
Coffee and Zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.

Drinks
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rosa (Blood Orange)
Bottled Water
My daughter insisted we not offer plastic bottles anymore … Reusable aluminum water bottles it is!.
San Pellegrino Pomegranate & Orange
Diet Coke
San Pellegrino Limonata (Lemon)
Iced Tea - Unsweetened
Coke

Catering Packs
6 Cookies
We bake toffee milk chocolate chip cookies from Hot Cookie daily. YUM!
6 Sandwiches and/or Salads
Your choice of 6 individually wrapped sandwiches and/or salads of your choice.
6 Chips
A selection of kettle cooked chips.
6 Roman Pinsas
We use the epic pinsa bases from Montesacro Pinsaria and then add our own fresh ingredients.
6 Cold Drinks
Italian sodas, Coke, Diet Coke, unsweetened iced tea, water in a can.
12 Sandwiches and/or Salads
Your Choice of 12 individually wrapped sandwiches and/or salads of your choice.
12 Roman Pinsas
We use the epic pinsa bases from Montesacro Pinsaria and then add our own fresh ingredients.
Large Salad Bowl (Serves 12-18)
Organic greens, fresh veggies and house made dressings. Served in a large bowl and meant to be shared.
Large Antipasto Platter (Serves 12-18)
Imported Italian meats like prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, spicy salami, and porchetta, with some burrata and bufula mozzarella. Comes with crostini and a few other tasty bites. We can make this vegetarian by swapping out the meats for a variety of cheeses.
Small Antipasto Platter (Serves 6-9)
Imported Italian meats like prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, spicy salami, and porchetta, with some burrata and bufula mozzarella. Comes with crostini and a few other tasty bites. We can make this vegetarian by swapping out the meats for a variety of cheeses.
Small Salad Bowl (Serves 6-9)
Organic greens, fresh veggies and house made dressings. Served in a large bowl and meant to be shared.

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Recent Reviews

I'm a long time customer of this Heroic so this review is way overdue but I just had a really nice experience yesterday and thought it was time to share what I think of this little gem. The food is so good (sandwiches, the calabrian shrimp, the meatballs, and their gluten free pizza to name a few of my faves) but the customer service that you get from David (the owner of Heroic) makes it exceptional. I find that it's rare anymore in the restaurant industry to get the...
December 2025
Five stars for Heroic Italian! The Polpette sandwich and spicy tomato soup combo is non-negotiable. The food was phenomenal—hot, fresh, and seriously flavorful. The soup has a creamy texture with a nice kick of spice, and the sandwich is packed with delicious meatballs, peppers, and sweet caramelized onions. It truly is a perfect lunch spot, and you can enjoy it all alongside their expert wine selection. Stop in for a great meal!
October 2025
as a celiac, its hard to find gf pasta that tastes like pasta. this place has GOOD PASTA. Great tomato sauce, tasty meatballs, and i had a nice malbec from the shared wine place. (the place is called swirl- excellent customer service)
August 2025

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Heroic Italian San Francisco

572 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(650) 224-5999