Caffe Riace in Palo Alto, CA

Bruschetta

$12

Traditional fresh tomato and basil.

Arancine

$13

Arborio risotto balls, mozzarella and green peas.

Melanzane Al'Aceto

$14

Tender fried eggplant, garlic, oregano, ricotta salata and aged balsamic.

Gamberoni alla Siracusa

$19

Sauteed jumbo prawns with capers, olives, tomato and white wine.

Fritto Misto

$17

Calamari, shrimp, lemon zest, fennel and lemon aioli.

Carpaccio di Carne

$18

Seared Snake River American kobe, fried capers, Calabrian chilis, piccolo shallots, Grana Padano, Dijon aioli, arugula.

GV Farms Heirloom Tomato Caprese con Mozzarella di Bufala

$16

Grandview Farms tomato, imported mozzarella di bufala, basil, aged balsamic.

Mussels and Clams.

$16

PEI mussels and manila clams, tomato, white wine, garlic, olive oil.

Octopus Carpaccio

$16

Thinly sliced Spanish octopus, citrus vinaigrette, baby arugula, Dijon aioli.

Antipasto Riace

$18

Per person. Bruschetta, caprese, arancini and melenzane.

Insalata Verde

$12

Butter lettuce and verde vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$13

Whole leaf romaine, house made focaccia croutons and grana padano.

Sicilian Salad

$14

Sweet orange, fennel, red pepper and red onion.

Beet Salad

$16

Heirloom beets, kale, faro, ricotta salata and cherry vinaigrette.

Octopus Salad

$16

Spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, oranges, baby kale, champagne vinaigrette.

Pomodoro e Cippolle Salad

$14

Vine ripened tomatoes, red onion, green onion, chili flakes and olive oil.

Bucatini Carbonara

$22

Guanciale, garlic, shallots and egg yolk.

Cannelloni

$24

Ricotta, spinach and tomato cream sauce.

Ceppo Riace Pasta

$23

House made pomodoro sauce with mushrooms, sausage, peas and bellwether farms ricotta.

Penne Norma

$22

Ricotta, melenzane, pomodoro and basil.

Tutto Mare

$28

Linguini, mussels, clams, fresh catch and pomodoro sauce.

Mama's Meatball

$25

9 oz. ground beef and pork, stuffed with mortadella, bellflower peas, mozzarella and bucatini.

Lasagna Bolognese

$26

Beef and pork meat sauce, besciamella, ricotta, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano.

Linguini Vongole White

$24

Clams, white wine, garlic and olive oil.

Carrettiera

$20

Spaghetti, garlic, crushed red pepper, Parmigiano and Italian parsley.

Gigli with Sausage and Broccoli

$23

Sauteed sausage, charred broccolini, Calabrian chili, shallots and garlic.

Pasta con Agnello e Patate

$28

slow cooked lamb shank with potato, celery and carrots.

Pappardelle Ragu

$23

Smoked pork belly ragu, fresh tomato red wine sauce.

Calamari Piccata

$27

Pan seared with lemon, butter and capers.

Spada Peperonata

$34

Grilled swordfish, roasted bell peppers, olives and capers.

Salmone Messinese

$32

Grilled salmon and citrus compote.

Pollo al Rosmarino

$27

Chicken breast, marinated with fresh herbs and grilled.

Ossobuco

$42

Bone in beef shank, chianti braised and slow cooked.

Agnello

$46

Australian lamb rack and pistachio breadcrumbs.

Costoletta di Vitello

$48

Bone-in provini veal chop, porcini truffle butter.

Crispy Sage Mary's Chicken

$30

Mary's chicken breast, porcini mushroom reduction.

Ribeye

$52

Certified Angus 21-day wet-age grilled Ribeye with Verde rusticana

Veal Saltimbocca

$32

Pounded tender veal, prosciutto, sage, mozzarella cheese, pomegranate reduction.

Cannoli

$9

San Jose Guys. Sweet ricotta-filled pastry shells.

Olive Oil Cake

$10

Served with whipped mascarpone cream.

Chocolate Torte

$11

Served with creme anglaise and fresh berries. Gluten-free.

Almond Fruit Tart

$9

Seasonal fruit, amaretto pastry cream.

Ricotta Cheesecake

$10

Sweet ricotta cheesecake, seasonal berries.

Tiramisu

$10

Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso and amaretto.

Namesake Cheesecake

$10

The classic cheesecake.

Morsey's Buffalo Milk Gelato

$8

2017, Trefethen, Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa

$60

A beautiful gold color illuminates the glass and aromas of lemon, honeysuckle, and pear greet the nose. The fresh palate features more citrus flavors, as well as green apple, and a clean finish. The oak influence in this wine is subtle but important, adding a note of vanilla on the nose and a pleasant roundness on the palate. Another classic vintage of trefethen chardonnay. Must be 21 to purchase.

2015, Beaulieu Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

$60

Deep and intense, beaulieu vineyard's 2015 Napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon reveals the superb concentration of the vintage. Opulent layers of blackberry, black cherry and juicy plum character unfold with complex nuances of violet and mocha. Ample, mature tannins provide firm structure and rich texture for the mouthfilling flavors. Nicely integrated hints of allspice, cinnamon, and caramel from toasted oak barrels lace the aromas and lingering finish. This big, generous Napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon is approachable and delicious now, yet promises cellar worthiness. Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Petit Sirah 2% Merlot. Must be 21 to purchase.