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Arte Ristorante
473 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Main Menu
Dinner - Appetizers
Olive Marinate
$6.00
mixed olives from italy marinated sicilian style
Bruschetta
$7.00
baked roma tomatoes, with basil & extra vergin olive oil, served on toasted bread
Portobello Alla Griglia
$12.00
grilled portobello mushroom with sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, on a bed of arugula
Caponata
$8.00
stewed eggplant, black olives, capers, onions, celery, & tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served cold
Calamari Fritti
$10.00
lightly deep fried calamari and zucchini, with dipping sauce
Sformato Di Granchio
$13.00
homemade dungeness crab cake made with avocados and lemon-infused mashed potatoes, served cold with a light, spicy green sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
$11.00
thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano & mustard
Caprese
$14.00
sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh bufala mozzarella cheese, basil & extra vergin olive oil
Tortino Di Baccala
$9.00
codfish cake, with potatoes & artichoke
Sardine Alla Genovese
$8.00
marinated sardines with pesto
Affettati Misti
$16.00
assorted italian sliced meats
Formaggi Misti
$16.00
assorted italian cheese platter, with dried fruits & chestnut honey
Dinner - Soups
Minestrone
$6.00
mixed vegetable soup
Funghi
$7.00
homemade mushroom cream soup
Vongole
$8.00
homemade italian clam chowder
Dinner - Salads
Mista
$6.00
mixed spring greens with italian dressing
Spinaci
$8.00
baby spinach with toasted pancetta & a warm balsamic vinagrette dressing
Cesare
crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing
- $9.00
- Add Chicken $4.00
Mediterranea
$8.00
arugula, corn & hearts of palm with italian dressing
Gamberi
$14.00
baby spinach & goat cheese topped with prawns in warm lemon dressing
Salmone
$17.00
mixed spring greens & italian dressing topped with grilled salmon
Granchio
$16.00
mixed spring greens garnished with tomato, red onion & dungeness crab meat, in a balsamic limoncello dressing
Burrata
$13.00
radicchio & arugula lettuce in a cherry balsamic dressing, topped with fresh burrata cheese
Dinner - Pizza & Calzone
Any Pizza Can Be Made Calzone Style.
Margherita
$10.00
fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil
Alla Norma
$12.00
fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant & smoked ricotta cheese
Pepperoni
$13.00
tomato, mozzarella cheese, & spicy salami
Quattro Formaggi
$15.00
gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese (without sauce)
Capricciosa
$16.00
tomato, mozzarella, oregano, artichokes, black olives & ham
Quattro Stagioni
$15.00
salami, prosciutto, artichokes & mushrooms
Calzone Mezzaluna
$18.00
ricotta, italian ham, mushrooms with light marinara sauce
Dinner - Pizza & Calzone - Create Your Own Pizza Or Calzone
Olives, Onions, Garlic, Pesto, Eggplant, Tomato
- Each $1.00
Bell Peppers, Artichoke, Mushrooms, Anchovy
- Each $1.50
Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni, Broccoli Rabe
- Each $2.00
Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken
- Each $4.00
Dinner - I Primi - Pastas & Risotti
Capellini Al Pomodoro
$11.00
angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic & basil
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
$16.00
homemade gnocchi with veal & beef ragu
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
$17.00
shell pasta with sauteed broccoli rabe, italian sausage, garlic, & a touch of cream
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
$15.00
pancetta, eggs, parmigiano in a light cream sauce
Tortelloni Panna Prosciutto
$16.00
homemade cheese tortelloni, served with ham & cream sauce
Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci
$15.00
ravioli stuffed with ricotta & spinach, with a light butter & sage sauce, on a bed of tomato sauce
Tagliolini Mare Monte
$19.00
homemade tagliolini with fresh wild mushrooms & black tiger prawns
Lasagna Della Mamma
$16.00
home made beef lasagna (vegetarian also available)
Pennette Al Salmone
$16.00
smoked salmon & onion, in a housemade pink vodka sauce
Linguine Con Vongole
$18.00
linguine & clams sauteed in white wine, garlic & parsley
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
$22.00
clams, calamari, fresh fish & prawns in a garlic tomato sauce
Riso Prosciutto & Gamberi
$19.00
arborio rice with parmesan, black tiger prawns wrapped in prosciutto di parma
Dinner - I Secondi - Carne
Portafoglio Di Pollo
$18.00
pan-fried, breaded chicken breast filled with ham, mozzarella, and spinach, on a bed of marinara sauce served with fingerling potatoes and mixed vegetables
Veal Marsala
$19.00
veal scaloppine sauteed in a marsala mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables
Filetto Al Pepe Verde
$26.00
seared filet mignon in a brandy green peppercorn sauce, served on polenta & mixed vegetables
Ossobuco Alla Milanese
$24.00
braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
Coniglio Alla Cacciatora
$21.00
rabbit stew with parsley, olives, garlic, rosemary, & white wine vinaigrette, served with roasted potatoes
Maiale Farcito
$20.00
braised pork chops, stuffed with apple, asiago cheese & onions, wrapped in pancetta, topped with a demi-glaze sauce & served with mashed potatoes
Tagliata Fiorentina
$22.00
grilled 12 oz. new york steak served on a bed of arugula, sprinkled with shaved parmesan, with a side of grilled zucchini & eggplant
Dinner - I Secondi - Pesce
Salmone Piccata
$19.00
seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans
Capesante Al Prosciutto
$18.00
day boat scallops wrapped in prosciutto & sauteed in wine, lemon & butter, served with mashed potatoes
Cioppino
$22.00
clams, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth
Halibut Dore
$23.00
alaskan halibut filet pan-seared with a light lemon sauce and a side of mashed potatoes and green beans
Lunch - Appetizers
Olive Marinate
$6.00
mixed olives from italy marinated sicilian style
Bruschetta
$7.00
baked roma tomatoes, with basil & extra vergin olive oil, served on toasted bread
Portobello Alla Griglia
$12.00
grilled portobello mushroom with sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, on a bed of arugula
Caponata
$8.00
stewed eggplant, black olives, capers, onions, celery, & tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served cold
Calamari Fritti
$10.00
lightly deep fried calamari and zucchini, with dipping sauce
Sformato Di Granchio
$13.00
homemade dungeness crab cake made with avocados and lemon-infused mashed potatoes, served cold with a light, spicy green sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
$11.00
thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano & mustard
Caprese
$14.00
sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh bufala mozzarella cheese, basil & extra vergin olive oil
Tortino Di Baccala
$9.00
codfish cake, with potatoes & artichoke
Sardine Alla Genovese
$8.00
marinated sardines with pesto
Affettati Misti
$16.00
assorted italian sliced meats
Formaggi Misti
$16.00
assorted italian cheese platter, with dried fruits & chestnut honey
Lunch - Soups
Minestrone
$6.00
mixed vegetable soup
Funghi
$7.00
homemade mushroom cream soup
Vongole
$8.00
homemade italian clam chowder
Lunch - Salads
Mista
$6.00
mixed spring greens with italian dressing
Spinaci
$8.00
baby spinach with toasted pancetta & a warm balsamic vinagrette dressing
Cesare
crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmigiano & garlic croutons with caesar dressing
- $9.00
- Add Chicken $4.00
Mediterranea
$8.00
arugula, corn & hearts of palm with italian dressing
Gamberi
$14.00
baby spinach & goat cheese topped with prawns in warm lemon dressing
Salmone
$17.00
mixed spring greens & italian dressing topped with grilled salmon
Granchio
$16.00
mixed spring greens garnished with tomato, red onion & dungeness crab meat, in a balsamic limoncello dressing
Burrata
$13.00
radicchio & arugula lettuce in a cherry balsamic dressing, topped with fresh burrata cheese
Lunch - Pizza & Calzone
Any Pizza Can Be Made Calzone Style.
Margherita
$10.00
fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil
Alla Norma
$12.00
fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant & smoked ricotta cheese
Pepperoni
$13.00
tomato, mozzarella cheese, & spicy salami
Quattro Formaggi
$15.00
gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella & parmigiano cheese (without sauce)
Capricciosa
$16.00
tomato, mozzarella, oregano, artichokes, black olives & ham
Quattro Stagioni
$15.00
salami, prosciutto, artichokes & mushrooms
Calzone Mezzaluna
$18.00
ricotta, italian ham, mushrooms with light marinara sauce
Lunch - Pizza & Calzone - Create Your Own Pizza Or Calzone
Olives, Onions, Garlic, Pesto, Eggplant, Tomato
- Each $1.00
Bell Peppers, Artichoke, Mushrooms, Anchovy
- Each $1.50
Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni, Broccoli Rabe
- Each $2.00
Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken
- Each $4.00
Lunch - I Primi - Pastas & Risotti
Capellini Al Pomodoro
$11.00
angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic & basil
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
$16.00
homemade gnocchi with veal & beef ragu
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
$17.00
shell pasta with sauteed broccoli rabe, italian sausage, garlic, & a touch of cream
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
$15.00
pancetta, eggs, parmigiano in a light cream sauce
Tortelloni Panna Prosciutto
$16.00
homemade cheese tortelloni, served with ham & cream sauce
Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci
$15.00
ravioli stuffed with ricotta & spinach, with a light butter & sage sauce, on a bed of tomato sauce
Tagliolini Mare Monte
$19.00
homemade tagliolini with fresh wild mushrooms & black tiger prawns
Lasagna Della Mamma
$16.00
home made beef lasagna (vegetarian also available)
Pennette Al Salmone
$16.00
smoked salmon & onion, in a housemade pink vodka sauce
Linguine Con Vongole
$18.00
linguine & clams sauteed in white wine, garlic & parsley
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
$22.00
clams, calamari, fresh fish & prawns in a garlic tomato sauce
Riso Prosciutto & Gamberi
$19.00
arborio rice with parmesan, black tiger prawns wrapped in prosciutto di parma
Lunch - I Secondi - Carne
Portafoglio Di Pollo
$18.00
pan-fried, breaded chicken breast filled with ham, mozzarella, and spinach, on a bed of marinara sauce served with fingerling potatoes and mixed vegetables
Veal Marsala
$19.00
veal scaloppine sauteed in a marsala mushroom cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables
Filetto Al Pepe Verde
$26.00
seared filet mignon in a brandy green peppercorn sauce, served on polenta & mixed vegetables
Ossobuco Alla Milanese
$24.00
braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
Coniglio Alla Cacciatora
$21.00
rabbit stew with parsley, olives, garlic, rosemary, & white wine vinaigrette, served with roasted potatoes
Maiale Farcito
$20.00
braised pork chops, stuffed with apple, asiago cheese & onions, wrapped in pancetta, topped with a demi-glaze sauce & served with mashed potatoes
Tagliata Fiorentina
$22.00
grilled 12 oz. new york steak served on a bed of arugula, sprinkled with shaved parmesan, with a side of grilled zucchini & eggplant
Lunch - I Secondi - Pesce
Salmone Piccata
$19.00
seared wild salmon with white wine, capers & lemon sauce, served with green beans
Capesante Al Prosciutto
$18.00
day boat scallops wrapped in prosciutto & sauteed in wine, lemon & butter, served with mashed potatoes
Cioppino
$22.00
clams, calamari, prawns & fresh fish sauteed in a tomato garlic broth
Halibut Dore
$23.00
alaskan halibut filet pan-seared with a light lemon sauce and a side of mashed potatoes and green beans
Lunch - Panini
Served In Toasted Italian Ciabatta Bread With A Side Of Either Minestrone Soup, Mixed Green Salad Or Fries.
Pollo
$10.00
grilled chicken breast, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce & mayonnaise
Primavera
$8.00
mixed sauteed artichoke, mushrooms, onions, sun dried tomato, with a touch of marinara sauce & pesto sauce
Salsiccia
$11.00
italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, & a touch of marinara sauce
Caprino
$10.00
sliced tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, & oregano
Prosciutto & Mozzarella
$12.00
thinly sliced imported italian prosciutto di parma, mozzarella cheese & sliced tomato
Carne
$13.00
grilled new york steak, fontina cheese, mushrooms & romaine lettuce
Lunch - Piadine
Served In Stove Top Cooked Unleavened Italian Bread With A Side Of Minestrone Soup, Mixed Green Salad Or Fries.
Piadina Romagnola
$10.00
thinly sliced imported italian prosciutto di parma, arugula & creamy crescenza cheese
Piadina Al Salmone
$11.00
smoked salmon, mascarpone cheese & romaine lettuce
Brunch
Served In Toasted Italian Ciabatta Bread With A Side Of Either Minestrone Soup, Mixed Green Salad Or Fries.
Vegetarian Omelet
$9.00
sauteed vegetables, mozzarella cheese, & light marinara sauce, served with roasted potatoes
Cheese Omelet
$8.00
smoked mozzarella & fontina cheese, served with toasted bread
Sicilian Omelet
$11.00
italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, onions & tomatoes, served with roasted potatoes
Chicken Scrambled Eggs
$9.00
chicken, mushrooms & parmesan cheese, served with toasted bread
Sausage Scrambled Eggs
$10.00
sausage, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas & parmesan cheese, served with toasted bread
Ham Scramled Eggs
$9.00
with onions & bell pepper, served with roasted potatoes
Two Eggs & Bacon
$9.00
your choice: poached, scrambled, up
Steak & Eggs
$14.00
grilled new york steak topped with two eggs (your choice), served with roasted potatoes
Happy Hour - Stuzzichini (finger Food)
Bruschetta
$5.00
fresh tomato, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil on grilled bread
Olive Ascolana
$5.00
fried green olives stuffed with mushroom and zucchini puree
Spanakopita
$5.00
greek pastry stuffed with spinach, feta & ricotta cheese
Mushroom & Asparagus Spring Rolls
$5.00Coney Island In A Blanket
$5.00
frankfurters wrapped in pastry
Pizza Margherita
$7.00
fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes
French Fries
$5.00Onion Rings
$5.00Calamari Fritti
$7.00
light deep fried calamari with a side of spicy marinara sauce
Fried Artichoke Hearts
$5.00Piatto Assortito
choose 4 appetizers, 5th one is on the house
Happy Hour - White Wines
Cedar Brook Chardonnay
$4.00Cedar Brook Chardonnay
$4.00Coastal Vines White Zinfandel
$4.00Coastal Vines Brut, Sparkling
$4.00Happy Hour - Red Wines
Cedar Brook Merlot
$4.00Cedar Brook Cabernet
$4.00Cedar Brook Pinot Noir
$4.00Piccini Chianti
$4.00Happy Hour - Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
$5.00
vodka, triple sec & cranberry juice
Margarita On The Rocks
$5.00
tequila, sweet & sour mix, triple sec & fresh lime
Lemon Drop
$5.00
vodka, triple sec & limoncello
Gin Fizz
$5.00
gin, sweet & sour mix, fresh lime juice & a splash of soda over ice
Martini Classico
$5.00
vodka, splash of dry vermouth & two olives
Apple Martini
$5.00
vodka, sour apple pucker & cherry
Manhattan Classico
$5.00
bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters & cherry
Screwdriver
$5.00
vodka & orange juice on the rocks
Bellini
$5.00
sparkling white wine, peach pure & a hint of lemon juice
Mimosa
$5.00
sparkling white wine & orange juice
Dolce Te Freddo
$5.00
seagram's sweat peach tea vodka, lemonade with a hint of mint
Kids
Minestrone
$5.00
mixed vegetable soup with short string pasta
Vegetali
$5.00
steamed mixed vegetables
Patatine Fritte
$3.00
french fries
Spaghetti Marinara
$5.00
spaghetti with fresh marinara sauce
Mac & Cheese
$5.00
pennette pasta with butter and parmesan
Pizza Margherita
$7.00
cheese pizza
Pollo Alla Griglia
$7.00
grilled chicken breast with mixed vegetables
Gelato
$2.50
scoop of chocolate, vanilla, lemon, or strawberry`
Dessert - I Dolci
Tiramisu
$7.00
ladyfingers soaked in espresso with layers of amaretto zabaglione cream & dusted with semi- sweet chocolate
Cannoli
$7.00
creamy ricotta in a crispy marsala shell
Tartufo Affogato
$8.00
cappuccino gelato with a shot of espresso & topped with whipped cream
Creme Brule
$7.00
our classic vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust
Mousse Al Cioccolato
$7.00
our homemade silky chocolate mousse with whipped cream
Souffle Al Cioccolato
$7.00
chocolate souffle served with ice cream (takes 15 minutes)
Panna Cotta Al Caffe
$8.00
italian vanilla custard topped with warm berry sauce
Gelato
$6.00
vanilla or chocolate
Baba Al Rum
$7.00
yeast cake saturated in rum & filled with cream
Sorbetto Al Limone
$6.00
lemon or fresh strawberry sorbet
Cantucci
$5.00
italian cookies
Caffe
Espresso
$2.50Macchiato
$2.75Cappuccino
$3.25Caffe Latte
$3.25American Coffee
$2.25Vanilla Or Hazelnut Latte
$3.75Mocha
$4.00Hot Chocolate
$3.75Italian Hot Chocolate
$6.00
creamier and richer; served with whipped cream
Espresso Corretto
$6.00
choice of grappa, sambuca, or brandy
Bailey's Cappuccino
$8.00
& whipped cream
Brandy Mocha
$7.50
& whipped cream
Irish Coffee
$6.50
& whipped cream
Borghetti Italian Coffee
$6.50
borghetti coffee liquer, topped with whipped cream
Cafe Canun Cappuccino
$8.00
herradura tequila, topped with whipped cream
Black Russian Cappuccino
$8.00
vodka, kahlua, whipped cream
White Russian Cappuccino
$6.50
kahlua, whipped cream