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Oliveto - Sample Dinner Menu


DINNER MENU
served daily from 5:30pm-9pm


Upstairs Entrees

Pasta of the Day
House-made pasta with seasonal sauce or ragù AQ
17

Chicken alla Cacciatora
Chicken leg and thigh braised with tomato, white wine, sweet peppers, onion, herbs, basil, and capers. Served with horseradish mashed potatoes plus choice of one other side. Choose one of the following: braised fennel, broccoli di ciccio, yellow crookneck squash (gf)
22

Beef Brisket
Long-braised brisket of beef cooked in wine. Served with horseradish mashed potatoes and choice of one other side. Choose one of the following: braised fennel, broccoli di ciccio, yellow crookneck squash (gf)
22

Cioppino Ligurian-American
seafood stew of fresh Bay fish, tomato, spices, garlic, and shelfish broth (gf)
25


Veggies & Grain

Roasted Beets
with arugula, toasted almonds, and red wine vinaigrette (gf) (v)
6

Barley Salad
barley, watermelon radish, orange, arugula, candied marcona almonds, Parmesan and chard-spring onion vinaigrette (v)
12

Braised Fennel
with tomato sauce, garlic, and fresh thyme (gf) (v)
5

Broccoli di Ciccio
with olive oil and chili flakes (gf) (v)
5

Yellow Crookneck Squash
with olive oil and garlic (gf) (v)
5

Polenta
exceptionally delicious, whole milled, Community Grains Floriana red flint corn polenta. please note: this dish cannot be made dairy free (gf)
5


Antipasti & Small Plates

Almonds & Marinated Olives (gf) (v)
6

Soup
Minestra or vellutata, AQ
10

Succulent Salmon Creek
pork meatballs with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Three meatballs per order.
12.50

Kale & Artichoke Dip
braised kale, globe artichoke, chili flakes and Parmesan cheese. Served with flatbread (v)
10

Tuscan Style Chicken Liver Pâté
with pickled red onion and mustard seeds. Served with flatbread
12

Harissa Chicken Salad
poached chicken breast, harissa aioli, roasted garlic, thyme, parsley and golden raisins. Served with flatbread
10

Roasted Beets
with arugula, toasted almonds, and red wine vinaigrette (gf) (v)
6

Barley Salad
barley, watermelon radish, orange, arugula, candied marcona almonds, Parmesan and chard-spring onion vinaigrette (v)
12

Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, “bagna cauda,” lemon breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese
11

Insalata Mista
mixed greens, Gala apple, French radish, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette (gf) (v)
11


Baked Pastas

Lasagne alla Bolognese
with pork and beef bolognese sauce, besciamella, and mozzarella cheese.
18

Leek & Potato Cannelloni
Cannelloni stuffed with leeks, potatoes, fresh ricotta, and Parmesan cheese (v)
16


Pizze (10-inch)
Our long-fermented dough is made of Community Grains organic hard wheat, grown by Fritz Durst and milled extra fine.

Additional Toppings
anchovies 2.50 / farm egg 2 / olives 2 / sausage 4

Asparagus & Pancetta
Spring pizza with asparagus, pancetta, and goat and Parmesan cheeses.
14

Salumi & Castelvetrano Olive
tomato sauce, with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
14.50

Pizza Bianca
Tomatoless pizza of yellow crookneck squash and sage with goat and Parmesan cheeses
15.50

Sausage
sausage, tomato sauce, and caramelized onions with fontina and parmesan cheeses
14.50

Napoletana
tomato sauce, anchovies, chili flakes and oregano with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
13.50

Margherita
tomato sauce, with house-pulled mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
12.50


Meat & Fish Entrees

Chicken alla Cacciatora
Chicken leg and thigh braised with tomato, white wine, onion, herbs, basil, and capers. Served with horseradish mashed potatoes plus choice of one other side. Choose one of the following: braised fennel, broccoli di ciccio, yellow crookneck squash (gf)
22

Beef Brisket
Long-braised brisket of beef cooked in wine. Served with horseradish mashed potatoes and choice of one other side. Choose one of the following: braised fennel, broccoli di ciccio, yellow crookneck squash (gf)
22

Cioppino
Ligurian-American seafood stew of fresh Bay fish, tomato, spices, garlic, and fish broth (gf)
25


Desserts

Flourless bittersweet chocolate cake, served with a brandy almond hard sauce (gf) (v)
9

Cinnamon-cardamom bread pudding, served with caramel sauce (v)
9

Layer cake of lemon sponge, whipped crème fraîche, huckleberry & cardamom (v)
8

Cookie Platter an assortment of our fresh, daily-baked, house cookies: includes 1 Community Grains whole-grain chocolate chip cookie, 1 chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon & 2 biscotti (v)
4

**Items served raw or undercooked, may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, shellfish, poultry, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

***All menu items and prices are subject to change with out notice.
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Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant
5655 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
510-547-5356

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Website

https://oliveto.com/

Neighborhood

Rockridge

Cross Street

Corner of College and Shafter

Cuisine

Italian

Serving

Dinner
Lunch

Take Out

No

Catering

No

Online Ordering

No

Ambience

Casual Elegant

Dress

Casual Dress

Reservations

Recommended

Parking

Lot Near-by
Street (Metered)

Payment Methods

Most Major Credit Cards
Visa

Features

Banquet / Private Rooms
Full Bar
Non-Smoking
Organic
Private Parties
Romantic
Wheel Chair Access

Hours


Lunch
Monday - Friday
11:30am - 2pm

Dinner
Monday - Thursday
5:30pm - 9pm
Friday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
5:30pm - 10pm
Sunday
5pm - 9pm