Cafe Renzo in Palo Alto, CA

Bruschetta

$5

Fresh tomato, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil on grilled bread

Olive Ascolana

$5

Fried green olives stuffed with mushroom and zucchini puree

Mushroom & Asparagus Spring Rolls

$5

Coney Island in a Blanket

$5

Frankfurters wrapped in pastry

Margherita Pizza

$7

Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes

French Fries

$5

Onion rings

$5

Calamari Fritti

$7

Light deep fried calamari with a side of spicy marinara sauce

Fried Artichoke Hearts

$5

Spanakopita

$5

Greek pastry stuffed with spinach, feta & ricotta cheese

Piatto Assortito

Choose 4 appetizers, 5th one is on the house

Olive Marinate

$6

Mixed olives from Italy marinated Sicilian style .

Bruschetta

$7

Baked roma tomatoes, with basil & extra virgin olive oil, served on toasted bread.

Caponata

$8

Stewed eggplant, black olives, capers, onions, celery, & tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served cold .

Calamari Fritti

$11

Lightly deep fried calamari and zucchini, with dipping sauce .

Carpaccio Di Manzo

$12

Thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved Parmigiano & mustard .

Caprese

$14

Sliced tomatoes and fresh bufala mozzarella cheese, basil & extra virgin olive oil .

Tortino Di Baccala

$9

Codfish cake, with potatoes & artichoke.

Antipasto all'Italiana

$18

Platter of assorted Italian meats & cheeses with bruschetta, caponata & olives .

Sformato Di Granchio

$12

Homemade crabcake served with basil hollandaise sauce on a bed of spinach .

Minestrone

$7

Mixed vegetable soup.

Pappa Al Pomodoro

$8

Homemade breaded tomato basil soup.

Guazzetto

$11

Fresh mussels sauteed in a spicy garlic marinara sauce.

Mista

$6

Mixed spring greens with italian dressing.

Cesare

$9

Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing. Add chicken $4.00.

Mediterranea

$8

Arugula, corn & hearts of palm with italian dressing.

Panzanella Toscana

$10

Heirloom tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, red onion & homemade croutons, tossed with basil & extra virgin olive oil.

Gamberi

$14

Baby spinach & goat cheese topped with prawns in warm lemon dressing.

Salmone

$17

Mixed spring greens & italian dressing topped with grilled salmon.

Burrata

$13

Radicchio & arugula lettuce in a cherry balsamic dressing, topped with fresh burrata cheese.

Margherita

$11

Fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil.

Alla Norma

$13

Fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant & smoked ricotta cheese.

Pepperoni

$14

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, & spicy salami.

Quattro Formaggi

$16

Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese (without sauce).

Capricciosa

$16

Tomato, mozzarella, oregano, artichokes, black olives & ham.

Quattro Stagioni

$17

Salami, prosciutto, artichokes & mushrooms.

Calzone Mezzaluna

$18

Ricotta, italian ham, mushrooms with light marinara sauce.

Create Your Own Pizza Or Calzone

$10

Olives, Onions, Garlic, Pesto, Eggplant, Tomato

$1

Each.

Bell Peppers, Artichoke, Mushrooms, Anchovy

$1.5

Each.

Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni

$2

Each.

Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken

$4

Each.

Capellini Al Pomodoro

$12

Angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic & basil.

Gnocchi Alla Sorentina

$16

Homemade gnocchi with fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola

$16

Homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce.

Gnocchi Al Pesto

$16

Homemade gnocchi with fresh pesto sauce.

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

$16

Pancetta, eggs, parmigiano in a light cream sauce.

Tortelloni Panna Prosciutto

$16

Homemade cheese tortelloni, served with ham & cream sauce.

Pappardelle Con Pollo

$16

Homemade pappardelle noodles with chicken in a fresh pesto sauce.

Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci

$17

Ravioli stuffed with ricotta & spinach, with a light butter & sage sauce, on a bed of tomato sauce.

Lasagna Della Mamma

$16

Home made beef lasagna (vegetarian also available).

Linguine Con Vongole

$18

Linguine & clams sauteed in white wine, garlic & parsley.

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare

$22

Clams, calamari, fresh fish & prawns in a garlic tomato sauce.

Gemelli Alla Carcerata

$15

Twin spiral noodles served with sausage, bell pepper, green peas, & mushrooms, in a pink tomato cream sauce.

Risotto Dell'Aia

$18

Arborio rice with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, with a touch of parmesan cheese.

Penne Arrabiata

$12

Penne pasta in a spicy garlic marinara sauce.

Risotto Salsiccia

$19

Arborio rice with sausage, mushroom, & gorgonzola cheese.

Spaghetti All'amatriciana

$15

Fresh spaghetti sauteed with pancetta, onion, & red wine, finished with tomato sauce.

Penne Bolognese

$14

Penne pasta served with veal & beef ragu.

Ravioli D'Aragosta

$18

Homemade lobster ravioli served with champagne cream sauce.

Linguine Puttanesca

$16

Linguine pasta with capers, olives, anchovies & garlic in marinara sauce.

Lasagna Della Mamma Vegetarian

$16

Homemade vegetarian lasagna.

Pollo Al Marsala

$19

Sauteed chicken breast in a marsala mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Saltimbocca Di Vitello

$22

Sauteed veal scallopine topped with proscuitto & sage, drizzled with demi-glace, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Filetto Al Gorgonzola

$26

Seared filet mignon wrapped in pancetta, topped with gorgonzola cream sauce, served with polenta and mixed vegetables.

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

$24

Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto.

Bistecca Ai Funghi

$22

Grilled new york steak topped with mushrooms, sauteed in a garlic red wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Pesce

$20

Salmone piccata seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans.

Branzino Al Limone Mediterranean

$25

Seabass sauteed in a light lemon suace, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Cioppino

$23

Clams, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth.

Spiedino Di Mare

$21

Grilled seafood skewer of prawns, scallops, and salmon, served with polenta & grilled vegetables.

Minestrone

$5

Mixed vegetable soup with short string pasta.

Vegetali

$5

Steamed mixed vegetables.

Patatine Fritte

$3

French fries.

Spaghetti Marinara

$5

Spaghetti with fresh marinara sauce.

Mac & Cheese

$5

Pennette pasta with butter and parmesan.

Pizza Margherita

$7

Cheese pizza .

Pollo Alla Griglia

$7

Grilled chicken breast with mixed vegetables.

Gelato

$2.5

Scoop of chocolate, vanilla, lemon, or strawberry .

Tiramisu

$7

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi- sweet chocolate.

Cannoli

$7

Creamy ricotta in a crispy marsala shell.

Tartufo Affogato

$8

Cappuccino gelato with a shot of espresso & topped with whipped cream.

Creme Brule

$7

Our classic vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust.

Mousse Al Cioccolato

$7

Our homemade silky chocolate mousse with whipped cream.

Souffle Al Cioccolato

$7

Chocolate souffle served with ice cream (takes 15 minutes).

Panna Cotta Al Caffe

$8

Italian vanilla custard topped with warm berry sauce.

Gelato

$6

Vanilla or chocolate.

Baba Al Rum

$7

Yeast cake saturated in rum & filled with cream.

Sorbetto Al Limone

$6

Lemon or fresh strawberry sorbet.

Cantucci

$5

Italian cookies.

Espresso

$2.5

Macchiato

$2.75

Cappuccino

$3.25

Caffe Latte

$3.25

American Coffee

$2.25

Vanilla Or Hazelnut Latte

$3.75

Mocha

$4

Hot Chocolate

$3.75

Italian Hot Chocolate

$6

Creamier and richer; served with whipped cream.

Espresso Corretto

$6

Choice of grappa, sambuca, or brandy.

Bailey's Cappuccino

$8

& whipped cream.

Brandy Mocha

$7.5

& whipped cream.

Irish Coffee

$6.5

& whipped cream.

Borghetti Italian Coffee

$6.5

Borghetti coffee liquer, topped with whipped cream.

Cafe Canun Cappuccino

$8

Herradura tequila, topped with whipped cream.

Black Russian Cappuccino

$8

Vodka, kahlua, whipped cream.

White Russian Cappuccino

$6.5

Kahlua, whipped cream .

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu1

$35

Antipasto Misto

Platter of assorted italian appetizers.

Gnocchi Pesto

Homemade gnocchi in a creamy pesto sauce.

Salmone Piccata

Seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans.

Pollo Al Marsala

Sauteed chicken breast in a marsala mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted vegetables and mixed vegetables.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu 2

$38

Antipasto Misto

Platter of assorted italian appetizers.

Insalata Mista

Mixed spring greens with italian dressing.

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto.

Risotto Primavera Arborio

Rice with seasonal vegetables.

Salmone Piccata

Seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans.

Pollo Al Marsala

Chicken scaloppine sauteed in a marsala, mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes & mixed vegetables.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu 3

$47

Pizza Margherita

Fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil.

Insalata Mediterranea

Arugula, corn & hearts of palm with italian dressing.

Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola

Homemade gnocchi with a creamy gorgonzola sauce.

Filetto Al Gorgonzola

Seared filet mignon wrapped in pancetta, topped with gorgonzola cream sauce & served with polenta and mixed vegetables.

Branzino Al Limone

Mediterranean seabass, sauteed in a light lemon sauce, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Cioppino

Clams, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.

Olive Marinate

$6

Mixed olives from italy marinated sicilian style.

Bruschetta

$7

Baked roma tomatoes, with basil & extra virgin olive oil, served on toasted bread.

Caponata

$8

Stewed eggplant, black olives, capers, onions, celery, & tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served cold.

Calamari Fritti

$11

Lightly deep fried calamari and zucchini, with dipping sauce.

Carpaccio Di Manzo

$12

Thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano & mustard.

Caprese

$14

Sliced tomatoes and fresh bufala mozzarella cheese, basil & extra virgin olive oil.

Tortino Di Baccala

$9

Codfish cake, with potatoes & artichoke.

Antipasto All'italiana

$18

Platter of assorted italian meats & cheeses with bruschetta, caponata & olives.

Sformato Di Granchio

$12

Homemade crabcake served with basil hollandaise sauce on a bed of spinach.

Minestrone

$7

Mixed vegetable soup.

Pappa Al Pomodoro

$8

Homemade breaded tomato basil soup.

Guazzetto

$11

Fresh mussels sauteed in a spicy garlic marinara sauce.

Mista

$6

Mixed spring greens with italian dressing.

Cesare

$9

Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing. Add chicken $4.00.

Mediterranea

$8

Arugula, corn & hearts of palm with italian dressing.

Panzanella Toscana

$10

Heirloom tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, red onion & homemade croutons, tossed with basil & extra virgin olive oil.

Gamberi

$14

Baby spinach & goat cheese topped with prawns in warm lemon dressing.

Salmone

$17

Mixed spring greens & italian dressing topped with grilled salmon.

Burrata

$13

Radicchio & arugula lettuce in a cherry balsamic dressing, topped with fresh burrata cheese.

Pollo

$11

Grilled chicken breast, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce & mayonnaise.

Vegetariano

$10

Fresh cucumber, tomato, romaine lettuce, onion & mozzarella cheese.

Salsiccia Italian

$12

Sausage, roasted bell peppers, & a touch of marinara sauce.

Caprino

$11

Sliced tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, & oregano.

Prosciutto & Mozzarella

$13

Thinly sliced imported italian prosciutto di parma, mozzarella cheese & sliced tomato.

Carne Grilled New York Steak

$14

Fontina cheese, mushrooms & romaine lettuce.

Piadina Romagnola

$11

Thinly sliced imported italian prosciutto di parma, arugula & creamy crescenza cheese.

Piadina Al Salmone

$12

Smoked salmon, mascarpone cheese & romaine lettuce.

Margherita

$11

Fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil.

Alla Norma

$13

Fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant & smoked ricotta cheese.

Pepperoni

$14

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, & spicy salami.

Quattro Formaggi

$16

Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese (without sauce).

Capricciosa

$16

Tomato, mozzarella, oregano, artichokes, black olives & ham.

Quattro Stagioni

$17

Salami, prosciutto, artichokes & mushrooms.

Calzone Mezzaluna

$18

Ricotta, italian ham, mushrooms with light marinara sauce.

Create Your Own Pizza Or Calzone

$10

Olives, Onions, Garlic, Pesto, Eggplant, Tomato

$1

Each.

Bell Peppers, Artichoke, Mushrooms, Anchovy

$1.5

Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni

$2

Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken

$4

Each.

Capellini Al Pomodoro

$12

Angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic & basil.

Gnocchi Alla Sorentina

$16

Homemade gnocchi with fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola

$16

Homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce.

Gnocchi Al Pesto

$16

Homemade gnocchi with fresh pesto sauce.

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

$16

Pancetta, eggs, parmigiano in a light cream sauce.

Tortelloni Panna Prosciutto

$16

Homemade cheese tortelloni, served with ham & cream sauce.

Pappardelle Con Pollo

$16

Homemade pappardelle noodles with chicken in a fresh pesto sauce.

Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci

$17

Ravioli stuffed with ricotta & spinach, with a light butter & sage sauce, on a bed of tomato sauce.

Lasagna Della Mamma

$16

Home made beef lasagna (vegetarian also available).

Linguine Con Vongole

$18

Linguine & clams sauteed in white wine, garlic & parsley.

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare

$22

Clams, calamari, fresh fish & prawns in a garlic tomato sauce.

Gemelli Alla Carcerata

$15

Twin spiral noodles served with sausage, bell pepper, green peas, & mushrooms, in a pink tomato cream sauce.

Risotto Dell'Aia

$18

Arborio rice with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, with a touch of parmesan cheese.

Penne Arrabiata

$12

Penne pasta in a spicy garlic marinara sauce.

Risotto Salsiccia

$19

Arborio rice with sausage, mushroom, & gorgonzola cheese.

Spaghetti All'Amatriciana

$15

Fresh spaghetti sauteed with pancetta, onion, & red wine, finished with tomato sauce.

Penne Bolognese

$14

Penne pasta served with veal & beef ragu.

Ravioli D'Aragosta

$18

Homemade lobster ravioli served with champagne cream sauce.

Linguine Puttanesca

$16

Linguine pasta with capers, olives, anchovies & garlic in marinara sauce.

Lasagna Della Mamma

$16

Vegetarian homemade vegetarian lasagna.

Pollo Al Marsala

$19

Sauteed chicken breast in a marsala mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Saltimbocca Di Vitello

$22

Sauteed veal scallopine topped with proscuitto & sage, drizzled with demi-glace, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Filetto Al Gorgonzola

$26

Seared filet mignon wrapped in pancetta, topped with gorgonzola cream sauce, served with polenta and mixed vegetables.

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

$24

Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto.

Bistecca Ai Funghi

$22

Grilled new york steak topped with mushrooms, sauteed in a garlic red wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Salmone Piccata

$20

Seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans.

Branzino Al Limone Mediterranean

$25

Seabass sauteed in a light lemon suace, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Cioppino

$23

Clams, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth.

Spiedino Di Mare

$21

Grilled seafood skewer of prawns, scallops, and salmon, served with polenta & grilled vegetables.

Vegetarian Omelet

$10

Sauteed vegetables, mozzarella cheese, & light marinara sauce, served with roasted potatoes.

Cheese Omelet

$10

Smoked mozzarella & fontina cheese, served with toasted bread.

Sicilian Omelet Italian

$13

Sausage, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, onions & tomatoes, served with roasted potatoes.

Chicken Scrambled Eggs

$11

Chicken, mushrooms & parmesan cheese, served with toasted bread.

Sausage Scrambled Eggs

$11

Sausage, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas & parmesan cheese, served with toasted bread.

Ham Scramled Eggs

$10

With onions & bell pepper, served with roasted potatoes.

Steak & Eggs

$14

Grilled new york steak topped with two eggs (your choice), served with roasted potatoes.

Crabcake Eggs Benedict

$15

Homemade crabcake topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, served with roasted potatoes.

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu1

$24

Insalata Mista

Mixed spring greens with italian dressing.

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Homemade gnocchi with mozzarella & basil, in marinara sauce.

Cappellini Al Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic & basil.

Gnocchi Alla Bolognese

Homemade gnocchi with veal & beef ragu.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Pancetta, eggs, parmigiano in a light cream sauce.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu 2

$27

Antipasto Misto

Platter of assorted italian appetizers.

Gemelli Alla Carcerata

Twin spiral noodles served with sausage, bell peppers, green peas, & mushroom, in a pink tomato cream sauce.

Cesare Con Pollo

Grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing.

Insalata Di Salmone

Mixed spring greens & italian dressing topped with grilled salmon.

Lasagna Vegetariana

Spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, zucchine, eggplant, mushrooms, bell peppers, in a fresh tomato basil sauce.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.

Prix Fixe Lunch Menu 3

$32

Antipasto Misto

Platter of assorted italian appetizers.

Insalata Cesare

Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing.

Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci

Ravioli stuffed with ricotta & spinach, with a light butter & sage sauce, on a bed of tomato sauce.

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto.

Cioppino

Clams, mussels, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi-sweet chocolate.