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C'era Una Volta
800 West Tower Avenue, Along Spirits Alley at Bladium Fitness and Sports Club
Alameda, CA 94501
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Bar Menu
Dessert & Dessert Wine
Dinner
Chef's Specials including salad and focaccia. Gluten free & Vegan Options Available
Zuppa / Insalate Organiche
Zuppa del Giorno Soup of the Day
$7.00Insalata Barbabietole
$11.00
Roasted Red & Golden Beets | Mixed Greens | Pistacchi | Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ave Cesare
$11.00
Romaine Lettuce | Anchovies | Parmigiano | Crostini
Insalata di Spinaci
$11.00
Baby Spinach | Prima Sale cheese (cow's milk) | Caramelized Red Onions | Walnuts | Balsamic Vinaigrette
Insalata C'era Una Volta
$11.00
Romaine Lettuce & Mixed Greens | Fennel | Mozzarella | Pistacchi | Orange | Balsamic Reduction
Antipasti
Piatto Freddo Misto
$18.00
Prosciutto | Coppa | Salame | Olives | Cheese | Cured Vegetables
Salmon Carpaccio
$15.00
Smoked Salmon, Lemon, Capers
Burrata
$13.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Reduction
Polenta & Verdure
$13.00
Polenta, Pecorino, Vegetables, Caramelized Onion
Entrée Selection
Lasagne alla Senese
$19.00
With Bechamel and Chianti Meat Sauce. Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper
Polenta alla Senese / Polenta with Chianti Meat Sauce
$18.00
Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper
Ravioli di Spinaci / Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
$18.00
with Walnut Basil Pesto Sauce; Garnish: Grated Parmesan and Black Pepper
Risotto Ai Funghi / Carnaroli Rice & Mushrooms
$18.00
stewed with herbs and red wine; Garnish: Parsley & Grated Parmesan
Filetto di Salmone / Salmon Filet with
$26.00
Farro and Walnut Basil Pesto; Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Vegetables
Melanzane alla Parmigiana / Eggplant Parmigiana
$20.00
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Vegetables
Rudy's Gourmet Pizza Traditional
Pizza Salsicce
$18.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Sausage, Mushrooms
Pizza Acciughe
$15.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Capers
Pizza Bianca
$19.50
Mascarpone, Mozzarella, Arugula, Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Truffle Oil
Vegetarian
Pizza Margherita
$15.50
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
Pizza Gorgonzola
$17.50
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onion
Pizza Vegan
$16.50
Tomato Sauce, Tofu & Herbs, Mushrooms
Brunch Special
Brunch Special
$32.00
Any Frittata or Brunch Plate Plus Pastries, Fruit Plate, and CUV Salad or Arugula Salad and 2 drinks per person; Coffee, Orange Juice or Mimosa
Frittata, Salad & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
$16
Frittata Spinaci
Spinach and Cheese (semisoft cow's milk)
Frittata Superiore
Potato, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Provolone
Frittata della Casa
Ham, Provolone Cheese, Zucchini, Sautéed Onions
Brunch Plates
Includes Two Eggs Basted and CUV Salad or Arugula Salad
Baby-Back Ribs with Tuscan Herbs
$17.00Italian Sausage with Sautéed Peppers and Onions
$17.00Burrata Mozzarella, Smoked Salmon
$17.00
with Tomatoes & Crostini
vegetarian
Breakfast Pizza
$15.00
(vegan: with herbed tofu & potatoes) Arugula, zucchini, mascarpone, caramelized red onions
vegetarian
Toast Madame
$17.00
Brioche with Broiled Ham & Provolone
Toast Paradiso
$16.00
French Toast with Honeyed Walnuts, Syrup
Polenta
With Provolone Cheese & Roasted Vegetables
- $15.00
- Vegan Option $13.00
Eccetera a la Carte
Salsicce Sausage Link with Sautéed Peppers and Onions
$9.00Roasted Potatoes#1
$6.00
Rosemary & Garlic or Arrabbiata
Roasted Potatoes#2
$8.00
with pancetta
Fruit Plate
$7.00Children's Brunch Menu
$7. Children under 10 only
Brioche French Toast
side of Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
side of Potatoes
Pasta
Marinara Sauce / Butter and Cheese
Cheese Pizza
Antipasti & Insalate
Add Chicken Breast or Salmon to Any Salad (4 Oz.) $7
Zuppa del Giorno ~ Soup of the Day
$7.00Bruschetta
$9.00
Garlic toasts topped with a blend of tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil
Insalata C'era Una Volta (Cuv)
$11.00
Romaine, Fennel, Oranges, Mozzarella, Balsamic reduction
Insalata Arugula
$10.00
Arugula greens, White onion, Oranges & Lemon vinaigrette
Insalata Spinaci
$10.00
Baby Spinach, Caramelized Red Onion, Semi-soft cheese, Walnuts
- Add Pancetta
- $4.00
Tasting Plates
Carpaccio di Salmone
Thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon, olive oil & lemon juice & mixed greens
- $7.00
- $14.00
Burrata
Local Fresh Extra Creamy Mozzarella with tomatoes, mixed greens & balsamic reduction
- $7.00
- $13.00
Piatto Freddo Misto
$18.00
Assorted Imported meats, cheeses and house pickled Giardinara
Olives
$5.00
Assorted olives
Pasta Plates
Tortelloni Porcini alla Senese
Mushroom & cheese tortelloni & all beef meat sauce
- $9.00
- $18.50
Ravioli Burrata
Fresh mozzarella ravioli & smoked salmon cream sauce
- $9.00
- $18.50
Tagliolini Exotica
Fresh egg pasta, zucchini, ginger, lemon zest, chili flake and parmesan (vegan option: without cheese)
- $9.00
- $18.50
Gourmet Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Topped with fresh Basil
- $9.00
- $15.50
Pizza Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onion
- $12.00
- $17.50
Pizza Salsicce
Sausage, Mushrooms
- $12.00
- $18.50
Pizza Acciughe
Anchovies, Capers
- $12.00
- $15.50
Pizza Vegan
Tofu & Herbs, Mushrooms (tomato sauce but NO mozz.)
- $12.00
- $16.50
Pizza Bianca
Mascarpone, Arugula, Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Truffle Oil (no tomato sauce.)
- $13.00
- $19.50
Brunch Drinks
Espresso
$3.00Coffee
$3.00Tea
$3.00Cappuccino
$4.00Orange Juice
$4.00Latte
$4.00Soda
$4.00Classic Mimosa
$5.00Double Bloody Mary
$9.00Bronx Gin Martini
$9.00Aperol Spritz
$9.00French 75
$9.00Tramonto Campari
$9.00Cocktail Velluto (Iced)
$9.00
Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Triple Sec, Cream
Super Marocchino (Hot)
$9.00
Espresso, Kahlua, Triple Sec, Steamed Milk
Poncè (Hot)
$9.00
Espresso, Spiced Cognac, Sugar, Lemon Twist
White | Sparkling
Pinot Grigio, DOC, S. Floriano del Collio, Friuli, Cantina Muzic '17
- $12.00
- $44.00
Sauvignon Blanc- DOC, S. Floriano del Collio, Friuli, Cantina Muzic '17
- $12.00
- $44.00
Prosecco – Sparkling Brut, Blanc de Blanc, France
- $9.00
- $32.00
Sparkling Brut
- $11.00
- $44.00
Red
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
$48.00
Piemonte- Majoli, Dacapo '14
Dolcetto di Dogliani DOCG
$40.00
Piemonte, Pecchenino "San Luigi" '14
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
$56.00
Umbria, Colpetrone '09
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
$44.00
Abruzzo, Rosso del Duca '11
Cannonau Riserva, "Blasio" DOC
$49.00
Sardegna, Cantine di Dolianova '09
Cabernet Sauvignon "Sola"
$44.00
California – Lodi '12
White | Sparkling
Sauvignon Blanc DOC
$40.00
Friuli-Isonzo del Friuli, Luisa '15
Albana Secco-I Croppi DOCG
$39.00
Emilia Romagna, Celli '15
"Emilio" Tocai Blend – Sekar Biodynamic
$39.00
Slovenia, Goriska Brda zone '14
Ortrugo Frizzante Brut, Organic DOC '14
$40.00
Emilia Romagna, Torre fornello
Desdimona-Sparkling IGT Extra Dry
$42.00
Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Sparkling Malvasia
Otello Extra Dry, IGT
$42.00
Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco dell'Emilia
Red
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
$50.00
Piemonte, Vinchio-Vaglio Serra I Tre Vescovi '11
Monferrato Rosso - Gavius DOC
$44.00
Piemonte, Castello Gabiano '11
Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG
$44.00
Piemonte, Pecchenino "sirì d'Jermu" '12
Cellatica DOC
$46.00
Lombardia, Cá del Vént '11
Pinot Nero DOC
$44.00
Friuli, Conte d'Attimis-Maniago '11
Refosco DOC
$42.00
Friuli, Luisa '12
Guturnio Superiore DOC
$44.00
Emilia Romagna, Sinsal, Torre Fornello '14
Chianti Classico DOCG
$46.00
Toscana, Aiola, Estate bottled '11
Sant'Antimo Sang. Blend DOC
$42.00
Toscana-Montalcino, La Velona '14
Sovana Rosso Superiore Sang. Blend DOC
$42.00
Toscana, Sassotondo '11
Syrah – IGT
$44.00
Toscana, Corte alla Flora '14
Petit Verdot IGT
$40.00
Lazio, Casale del Giglio '13
Nero D'Avola IGT
$56.00
Sicilia, Fuedi del Pisciotto, Versace Label '12
Etna Rosso DOC
$56.00
Sicilia, Graci '06
Cannonau Riserva, "Foras" DOC
$46.00
Sardegna, Cantine Sardus Pater '13
Tempranillo "Tinto del Pais" DO
$46.00
España – Ribera del Duero, Ceres, '12
Ojo De Liebre Tempranillo/Garnacha
$40.00
España – Somantano, Vinos Divertidos '13
Syrah – IGT
$44.00
Toscana, Corte alla Flora '14
Premium Wines
Barolo "Cannubi" DOCG
$94.00
Piemonte, Damilano '03
Barolo Riserva DOCG
$90.00
Piemonte, Costa di Busia '03
Barolo "Regretè" DOCG
$86.00
Piemonte-Neive, Mainerdo '04
Barolo "Le Coste" DOCG
$80.00
Piemonte, Pecchenino '09
Barolo "San Giuseppe" DOCG
$74.00
Piemonte, Pecchenino '09
Barolo "Lecinquevigne" DOCG
$60.00
Piemonte, Damilano '12
Barbaresco DOCG
$63.00
Piemonte, Castello di Nieve '08
Barbaresco DOCG
$58.00
Piemonte, Produttore del Barbaresco '13
Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG
$58.00
Piemonte, Pecchenino "bricco Botti" '11
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
$75.00
Toscana, Tenuta Vitanza '06
Valletta - Sangiovese/Merlot IGT
$81.00
Toscana, Gagliole '13
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
$60.00
Toscana, Gavioli '07
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
$56.00
Umbria, Colpetrone '09
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG
$55.00
Abruzzo, Ciavolich "Antrum" '08
Taurasi Riserva DOCG
$69.00
Campania, Di Meo '01
White Wines
Roero Arneis DOCG
$40.00
Piemonte, Malvira '14
Albana Secco-I Croppi DOCG
$39.00
Emilia Romagna, Celli '15
Satrico, Chard. Sauv. Blanc Blend IGT
$42.00
Lazio, Casale del Giglio '13
Pinot Grigio DOC
$42.00
Friuli Collio, Ronco Blanchis '14
Italian Beers
Peroni | Lager
$5.50Menabrea | Blonde or Amber Lager
- $6.00
- $6.50
Menabrea | Italian Strong Lager
$7.00Cocktails
All Cocktails feature OTSOW
Sicilian Screwdriver
$7.00
Vodka | Blood Orange Juice
Lemon Drop
$8.00
Vodka | Triple Sec | Lemon Juice
Margarita
$8.00
Agave | Triple Sec | Lime Juice
Cosmopolitan
$8.00
Vodka | Triple Sec | Cranberry Juice
Amaretto Peach Fizz
$8.00
Rum | Almond Peach Juice | Sparkling Water
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry DOCG
Veneto-Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Carpenè Malvolti
- 375ml $22.00
Ortrugo Frizzante Brut, Organic DOC '14
$40.00
Emilia Romagna, Torre fornello
Desdimona Extra Dry, IGT
$48.00
Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Sparkling Malvasia
Otello Extra Dry, IGT
$42.00
Emilia Romagna, Ceci, Semi-Sparkling Red Lambrusco dell'Emilia
Il Calepino, Brut Metodo Classico – '08
$55.00
Lombardia, Il Calepino Pinot Nero / Chardonnay
Dessert Wines By The Glass
Il Santo
Toscana, Torre Delizia
- 4 Oz (per glass) $8.00
Fine Tawny Port
Portugal, Grahams
- 4 Oz (per glass) $7.00
Six Grapes Reserve Porto
Portugal, Grahams
- 4 Oz (per glass) $7.00
Dessert Wines by the Bottle
Recioto della Valpolicella
Veneto, Montresor '07
- 500ml $45.00
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
Toscana, Badia di Morrona, '08
- 500ml $45.00
Il Santo
$48.00
Toscana, Torre Delizia
Vendemmia Tardiva Di Syrah IGT
Puglia, Alberto Longo '08
- 500ml $40.00
Late Harvest Zinfandel
Sonoma, Ca, Bella '09
- 375ml $40.00
Antipasti
Spiedini di Gamberoni
$7.00
Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Vegetables, Mixed Greens
Carpaccio di Salmone
$8.00
Smoked Salmon, Lemon, Capers
Involtini di Zucchini
$9.00
Zucchini, Mushrooms, Arugula, Gorgonzola, Raisins
Mozzarella in Carrozza
$8.00
Brioche Grilled in Butter, Mozzarella, Capers
Brie Gratinato
$8.00
Baby Brie, Portobello Mushroom, Mixed Greens
Altri Piatti
Vongole Livornese
$11.00
Steamed Clams, Spring Onion, Garlic, White Wine
Insalata di Fichi
$10.00
Figs, Romaine, Prosciutto, Mozzarella
Pomodorini Ripieni
$11.00
Roma Tomatoes, Sicilian Tuna, Mayo, Capers
Formaggi Misti
A selection of three cheeses. Ask for today's selection.
- $12.00
- Depending on Selection, Price up to $15.00
Pizzette
Pizza Italiana Tricolore
$10.00
Mozzarella, Arugula, Prosciutto, Truffle
Pizza Bianca
$12.00
Gorgonzola, Arugula, Figs, Sautéed White Onion
Progressive Happy Hour Daily
from 3 PM to 6 PM
Featuring all House Wines and Beers
Closed Mondays
- 3:00 $3.00
- 4:00 $4.00
- 5:00 $5.00
Red Wines
Available by Glass/ 1/3 btl. or as part of a flight
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile, Santa Rita '11
- Glass $10.00
- 1/3 btl. $13.00
Merlot
California, Fly By '12
- Glass $10.00
- 1/3 btl. $14.00
Meritage
California, Sola '08
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Gutternio DOC
Lombardia, Molinelli '11
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Chianti DOCG
Toscana, L'Arco '13
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Primitivo IGT
Puglia, Poggio Arduini '10
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Rutilius Maximus Reserve
Napa Valley, Irish Monkey '08
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
White Wines
Available by Glass/ 1/3 btl. or as part of a flight
Bianco DOC
Alto Adige, L'Arco '13
- Glass $10.00
- 1/3 btl. $13.00
Pinot Grigio DOC
Veneto, Barsanti '13
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Chardonnay DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali '13
- Glass $10.00
- 1/3 btl. $13.00
White Granache
Santa Barbara, Prospect 772 '14
- Glass $9.00
- 1/3 btl. $12.00
Rosa del Lago DOC
Lombardy, Malavasi '11
- Glass $8.00
- 1/3 btl. $11.00
Incredible Desserts
Ask for Today's Special Desserts
Vesuvio
$9.00
Dense warmed Chocolate Lava Cake with a chocolate soufflé center served with gelato and almonds
Torta di Mele
Served warm; short pastry tart shell filled with apples and decorated with almond paste
- $7.50
- Ask for a la mode! $9.00
Tartufo al Gelato
$7.50
Ice cream "truffles" Cioccolato, Nocciola, Limoncello
Crème Brûlée
$9.00
Creamy custard with "burnt" sugar topping. Berry, Espresso, Lemon Zest
Torta della Nonna
$5.50
Hazelnut short pastry and a custard center - with a hint of lemon - topped with pine nuts, toasted almonds and powdered sugar
Torta Toscanella
$7.50
Chantilly pastry puffs lining pastry cream & a chocolate ribbon
Tiramisú
$7.50
Light sponge cake soaked with coffee and liqueur layered with zabaglione cream and dusted with cocoa powder
Cassata Siciliana
$7.50
Sicilian -spumoni semifreddo cream dessert. Layers of zabaglione and chocolate ice creams, and a heart of semifreddo cream speckled with candied fruit & caramelized hazelnuts
Affogato al Caffè
Vanilla bean gelato "drowning" in espresso. With whipped cream, cocoa powder and coffee beans
- $7.50
- Sforzato - Add Rum $9.00
- Frangelico - Sforzato & Hazelnut gelato $9.00
Gelato
$5.50
Vanilla, nocciola, special
Sorbet
$7.50
Blackberry cabernet
dairy-free
Coffee & More
Espresso
- Single $2.00
- Double $3.00
Espresso Macchiato
$3.00Espresso Marocchino
$3.50Cappuccino
$3.50Caffé Mocha
$4.00Caffé Cannella
- $2.50
- $4.00
Caffé Latte
$4.50Caffé Latte Mocha
$4.75Cioccolata Hot Chocolate
$4.50Caffé Americano
$3.00Regular or Decaf Coffee
$3.00Premium Teas by Harney & Sons
$3.00Brut Wines
Prosecco di Conegliano Extra Dry DOC Veneto, Carpenè Malvolti
Made with 100% Prosecco grapes. Very delicate and fruity with a hint of apple
- 500 ml $22.00
Desdimona, Lombardia, Cantine dal Ceci
$42.00
Brut and lightly sparkling characterized by elegant floral aromas and notes of peach, apricot and fresh white grapes
Vedemmia Tardive-Syrah "Il Griccio" IGT Puglia, Alberto Longo
Late Harvest Syrah. Fresh & fruity aromas of plum. Elegant tannins to pair well with aged dry cheeses or chocolate
- 500 ml $40.00
Sweet Wines
Recioto della Valpolicella, DOC Veneto, Giacomo Montresor '07
Intensely flavored red wine from Veneto of northern Italy. Valpolicella, made from 3 indigenous dried (passito) grapes; Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara
- 500 ml $45.00
Il Santo, Toscana, Torre Delizia
Notes of apricot, citrus blossoms & dried fruits. Full bodied - long finish. Served with Almond Cantucci
- 750 ml $40.00
- 4 oz. $8.00
Late Harvest Zinfandel, Bella Sonoma, 2009
A beautiful blend of fruit & spice. On the nose, savory herbs interlace with blackberry cordial
- 375 ml $40.00
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
By Appointment Only
Tuesday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday:
Closed
Additional Information:
Offering your favorite dishes and Chef's specials too. Currently limited to Take Out and Delivery.
Contact us for catering your special events. Small or large parties accepted.
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About Us
In addition to presenting authentic Italian cooking, Chef Rudy has been a member of the original Italian division of Slow Food since 1990, and a member of the Alameda Slow Food convivium since its inception in 2008. Slow Food is a movement that advocates respect for the origins of foods, authentic cultural preparation and the sense of community that accompanies this mission.Community is truly at the heart of our culinary philosophy. And in keeping with the essence of taking time to enjoy the act of eating with friends, C'era Una Volta offers a quiet location and a relaxed atmosphere in Redwood Square in which to savor your dinner, lunch or caffé in good company at a liesurely pace.