Caffe Riace
Welcome to Caffe Riace, the Italian gem located in Palo Alto, CA. This restaurant is known for its impeccable service and exceptional food options that cater to various dietary preferences.
From vegan to vegetarian options, Caffe Riace has something for everyone. The menu features dishes like the Ceppo Riace, Sicilian Citrus salad, swordfish, pesto gnocchi, and the heavenly lasagna that keeps customers coming back for more.
The ambiance at Caffe Riace is cozy and inviting, with indoor and outdoor seating options around a beautiful fountain. Customers have praised the attentive staff, spacious venue, and the comfortable patio, making it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends.
Reviewers have highlighted the delicious appetizers like the arancini and eggplant, perfectly cooked main courses such as the gnocchi and salmon, and the delectable desserts that leave a lasting impression. The restaurant also offers a good selection of wines and bottled beers to complement your meal.
While some customers mentioned a slight delay in service, they appreciated the opportunity to savor their food and engage in conversations. Overall, Caffe Riace is a place where you can enjoy a delightful dining experience with great company and exceptional Italian cuisine.
Caffe Riace Menu
Bruschetta
Traditional fresh tomato and basil, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
$12.00Arancine (V)
Panko dusted arborio risotto balls, mozzarella
$15.00Melenzane Al'Aceto (V)
fried eggplant, garlic, oregano, ricotta salata, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil
$15.00Gamberoni Alla Siracusa
Jumbo prawns, capers, olives, tomato, garlic, olive oil, lobster stock, white wine
$25.00Antipasto Riace (Per Person)
Served family style, a mix of bruschetta, caprese, arancini, melanzane
$18.00Insalata Verde (V)
Butter lettuce, verde vinaigrette
$14.00Caesar
Whole leaf romaine, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano, anchovies
$15.00Sicilian Citrus (V)
Sweet orange, spring onion, garlic, fennel, red pepper, red onion, olive oil, balsamic
$15.00Pomodoro E Cipolle
Tomatoes, red onion, green onion, chili flakes, olive oil
$14.00Beet And Arugula (V)
Oven baked heirloom beets, arugula, farro, ricotta salata, sherry vinaigrette
$16.00Caprese
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic
$15.00Carrettiera
Garlic, red pepper, EVOO, parsley, Parmigiano
$25.00Cannelloni (V)
Oven baked pasta tubes, with ricotta, baby spinach, tomato cream sauce
$26.00Gnocchi Pesto
Our Sicilian pesto of toasted almonds, garlic, olives, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, Reggiano Parmigiano, topped with fresh basil and tomato confit
$26.00Pasta Alla Bolognese
mushrooms, tomato, ground pork, veal and beef sauce
$27.00Lasagna Della Nonna
Beef and pork tomato meat sauce, bechamel, ricotta, Reggiano Parmigiano, fresh mozzarella, basil
$28.00Linguini Vongole
Clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil
$28.00Penne Norma (V)
Eggplant and ricotta di bufala, with fresh tomato and basil
$29.00Ceppo Riace
house made pomodoro sauce with mushrooms, sausage, peas, bellwether farms ricotta
$29.00Tutto Mare
Manila clams, PEI mussels, salmon, scallops, prawns, fresh catch, tomato, white wine, olive oil
$37.00Pollo Rosmarino
Tender chicken breast, mushroom, sage, porcini mushroom stock, marsala reduction
$32.00Salmon Messinese
Pan seared salmon, spinach, capers, olives, rosemary roasted artichoke, shallots, roasted cherry tomato
$38.00Filet Siciliano
choice cut of filet mignon, red wine reduction, mushrooms
$49.00Osso Buco
Chianti braised veal shank, slow-cooked with tomato, basil, carrots, served with soft polenta
$49.00Lamb Shank
slow cooked lamb shank, with Idaho potatoes, carrots celery, fresh herbs
$49.00Petto Di Pollo Alla Parmigiana
cage free, baked with mozzarella and tomato served on a bed of linguine pomodoro
$34.00, Dom Perignon, Vintage
$475.00, Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut
Points Wine Advocate - Aromas of clear honey, crisp green orchard fruit, white peach, pastry cream and dried white flowers introduce the Cristal, a full-bodied, concentrated and powerful wine that's built for the cellar. Broader, more textural and more muscular than the Cristal, with seemingly even greater reserves of structuring dry extract, the is incisive and searingly chalky. This is the first Cristal produced exclusively from organically farmed fruit, and it marks the opening of a new chapter for Louis Roderer. The blend is % Pinot Noir and % Chardonnay, vinified without malolactic fermentation and disgorged with . grams per liter dosage. Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon has once again excelled himself.
$550.00Acinum, Brut
Yellow in color with greenish reflections. On the nose it displays a fruity bouquet with aromas of green apple and pink grapefruit. A smooth, crispy, extremely elegant palate with a long, fresh and tasty finish. Excellent as an aperitif or with fish dishes.
$50.00, Rotari, Brut, Rose
This elegant rose is made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two international grape varietals that have well adapted to the Trentino territory, in the heart of Dolomites.The vintage shows a pale pink color with light copper reflections. Complex aromas of red fruit (blackberry, cherry and raspberry) with notes of white fruit and pineapple, and very slight yeasty hint. Delicate and fragrant, with an elegant and soft structure on the palate and lively acidity and minerality. A persistent perlage, fine and elegant.
$52.00Syltbar, Brut
Brilliant straw-gold color, the effervescence is dense and persistent with fine vibrant bubbles. The nose is aromatically expressive and lifted with aromas of toast, wildflowers, stone fruit and fresh pineapple with notes of minerality. The palate is immediately appealing with its lively presence and vibrant mousse. The mid-weight palate portrays honey-suckle, nectarine, with toasty compliments of light spice and river-stone in the clean and lifted finish.
$60.00Syltbar, Il Concerto, Rose
Elegant, complex, and fruity, accompanied by a delicate aroma of citrus fruits and lychees. Light pink, silky and radiant color, The Syltbar sparkling rose is made of % Merlot which gives this Sparkling Rose a robust, round flavor that is delicious to the last drop. Overall, it is a delightful, well-balanced, clean, clear and creamy wine. Vegan and vegetarian friendly, no sugar added, no sulfites added
$55.00Stellina Di Notte
Delicate aromas of citrus, pear, melon, lemon and almonds. Elegant bubbles enliven the flavors, making them dance on the palate. The body is light, with a lovely balance between crisp acidity and a touch of sweetness. The hint of minerals in the finish is a classic quality of the Prosecco grape, which has been grown in the Tre Venezie region of Northern Italy since Roman times.
$50.00VignAlta, Naturale, Brut
$65.00J Vineyards California Cuvee
$58.00J Vineyards, Rose
Finding a place at the lighter end of the Rose spectrum and, in fact, a wine that could easily pass for a Blanc de Noirs, this lightly yeasty version fixes on energetic, slightly juicy, young fruit as its main motif. It is briskly balanced, but its ample acidity enlivens without ever once seeming sharp, and it is wholly free of the astringency that marks its more vinous mates.
$68.00J Vineyards, Cuvee , Brut, Russian River
$77.00, Stemmari, Rose Of Nero D'Avola, Sicily
$49.00, McIntyre, Rose Of Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highland
Points Wine Enthusiast - A clean pale-pink in color, this bottling offers bright berry aromas alongside citrus spray and wet cement. There is a great chalky core to the sip, where squeezed tangerine meets with a touch of pressed raspberry.
$49.00, Brassfield, Rose Of Pinot Noir, High Valley AVA Of Lake County
$51.00, Etude, Rose Of Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
$52.00, Balletto, Rose Of Pinot Noir, Russian River
Points Wine Enthusiast - Opening in gorgeously effusive aromas of jasmine and cherry blossom, this impressively light, bright wine is layered in grapefruit, blood orange and cherry on the palate. A lingering taste of wet stone emphasizes its mineral component and lends to an enduring freshness.
$61.00, Frescobaldi, Alie, Tuscany . Lt
Points James Suckling Stands out for its extreme sensuality. Its pale pink color with peach nuances immediately expresses its intriguing personality. The sharp and unmistakable bouquet floods the senses with intoxicating Mediterranean aromas that meld with the fragrances of fresh and ripe fruit. September peach bursts forth followed by floral notes with subtle scents of rose. The result is an extremely mellow, fine and elegant nose. In the mouth, the fruity notes return, with the addition of captivating touches of citrus such as pink grapefruit. Little by little, a tangy undertone elegantly makes its entrance into this whirlwind of flavor sensations. Full, silky and deep, with an after-taste that explodes in a succession of fresh and persistent aromas.
$75.00, GAWC By Rosenblum, Sonoma
With a light body and refreshing lift of tropical fruit, this wine's vibrant, lively palate is equally matched by its satisfying complexity of flavors. Luscious and juicy, it offers a balanced expression of pineapple, melon and citrus. This interesting and rather subtle wine smells like white pepper and pistachios and tastes like white peaches. It stays dry on the palate, while the texture spreads flavors smoothly for a sense of richness.
$45.00, Oak Farm, Lodi
Elegant on the nose with it's aromas of peach, mango and grapefruit. The tropical notes are translated in the mouth with some lime flavors too. The mouthfeel is full at the beginning and it softens with a delicate finish.
$48.00, Hanna, Russian River
$48.00, Mt Hamilton, San Martin
$50.00, Silverado Miller Ranch, Napa Valley
Points Wine Enthusiast - Blended with % Semillon, this wine is lushly aromatic in jasmine, flint and dried herb. A tiny hint of fresh-cut grass nips at the edge of the light-bodied palate, with fresh apricot and peach at the core.
$52.00, Provenance, Rutherford
$55.00, Groth, Napa Valley
, Galerie Naissance, Napa Valley
$65.00, MezzaCorona, Trentino
A delightful Pinot Grigio to be enjoyed for its aromatic crisp green apple, mineral and honeysuckle notes. Perfect to complement with appetizers, white meats and fish.
$44.00, Barone Fini, Valdadige
Dry and crisp with characteristic almond overtones, this % varietal wine features lively fruit flavors and a smooth finish. Try this wine with appetizers, seafood and light pasta dishes.
$46.00, Cavaliere D'Oro, Valdadige, Trentino-Alto Adige
Floral notes caress the nose, with nuances of pear and honeydew melon. Citrus flavors are evident on the palate delivering complex flavors of green apple, orange and faint lemon.
$48.00, Alois Lageder, Porer, Alto Adige
$62.00, Di Lorenzo, Sparkling
$52.00, Scarpetta, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio showcases some of the best sites in Friuli-Venezia Giulia for this aromatic varietal --- starting with the light, gravely soils of the Grave region. This gives it a crisp, clean minerality. Additionally, % of their Pinot Grigio is planted on Ponca soil in the Colli Orientali on steep hillsides. The combination of the Grave and Colli Orientali lets them produce a wine which has body, bright acidity, and great minerality.
$53.00, Jermann, Friuli
$58.00, Beauregard, Regan Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains
$59.00, Kebrilla, Cantina Fina, Grillo
$41.00, Cantina Cellaro, Luma, Grillo
$41.00, Stemmari, Pinot Grigio
$44.00, Villa Pozzi, Pinot Grigio
$48.00, Colosi, Grillo
$49.00, Terrazze Dell'Etna, Ciuri
Wine born from experimentation: Nerello Mascalese red berry offers a fresh and vibrant white wine of great flavor with wonderful notes of tropical fruit and a pleasant mineral closure.
$49.00, Stemmari, Dalila, Riserva
$49.00, Palmento Costanzo, Etna Bianco, Mofete
$58.00, Tenuta Enza La Fauci, Le Casa Bianche
$59.00, Umani Ronchi, Villa Bianchi, Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, Marche
$41.00, Giba, Vermentino, Sardegna
$42.00, Famiglia Pasqua, Passione, Passimento Bianco, Romeo E Juliet
$48.00, Deltetto, Roero Arneis
$50.00, Terredora Di Paolo, Coda Di Volpe Irfinia, Campania
$51.00, VignAlta, Chardonnay, Colli Euganei, Veneto
$65.00, Gavi, La Scolca, Bianco Secco, Piemonte
$51.00, Kendell-Jackson, Monterey, Central Coast
$46.00, Dr. Loosen, Ureinger Wurzgarten, Riesling Kabinett, Germany
$59.00, Zolo, Unoaked, Argentina
$41.00, Talbott, Kali Hart, Monterey
$49.00, Grand View Winery, Santa Barbara
$49.00, Copain, Tous Ensemble, Sonoma Coast
Light golden yellow color. Floral aromatics of honeysuckle, jasmine, white blossom, pineapple mint; Meyer lemon, verbena, mandarin, and tangerine, pink lady apple. Simple, pleasing texture in the mouth, with lively acid that hits upfront and is followed behind by fuji apple and Asian pear flavors.
$52.00, Beaulieu Vineyard, Carneros
$55.00, Stags' Leap, Napa Valley
$59.00, Trefethen, Napa Valley
$61.00, Silverado, Los Carneros
Points Tasting Panel - Fermented in stainless steel (%) and a mix of French and Hungarian oak (%), this wine ages seven months in barrel. Tropical amomas of pineapple and gardenia continue on the palate, along with vanilla, jasmine, and salty cashew brittle. Creamy with vivacious acidity and a finish of lemon drop and cinnamon.
$63.00, Beringer, Luminus, Oak Knoll District Of Napa
Points James Suckling - Attractive freshness and gently flinty citrus fruits. Aromas of melon and hazelnut nougat follow and lead to a palate with lemon, grapefruit, grilled peaches and nectarines. Layered and textural. Has attractive freshness and composure.
$64.00, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia Highlands
Points Wilfred Wong - This wine offers ripe citrus and plenty of creamy oak in its aromas and flavors. Its rich palate invites a pairing of lobster in a cream sauce.
$64.00, Groth, Hillview Vineyard, Napa Valley
$71.00, Beringer, Private Reserve, Napa Valley
Points James Suckling - Freshly squeezed nectarines, dried jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla, peach flan, dried mangoes, jack fruit and plenty of bread dough. Full body, a very round and oily mouthfeel, expansive and commanding acidity and a long finish.
$79.00, Chappellet, Calesa, Grower Collection, Sonoma
$81.00, Rochioli, Russian River
$98.00, Hartford Court, Far Coast Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
$112.00, Monte Zovo
Wonderfully balanced example of Amarone. Strong nose of dark red fruit and blackberry with coffee, leather and spice. Enjoy with a heavier sauce and pasta.
$94.00, Villa Carlotti
Balanced nice Amarone. Strong nose of dark red fruit and blackberry with coffee, leather and spice.
$85.00, Luigi Righetti, Capitel De Roari
$95.00, Recchia
$101.00, Speri, Sant'Urbano
$112.00, Corte Sant'Alda, Valmezzane
Made with organically farmed grapes, this opens with aromas of violet, dark-skinned berry and new leather. The concentrated, balanced palate delivers blackberry jam, baked plum, licorice and ground black pepper. Solid but velvety tannins provide the backbone.
$159.00, Scarpetta, Barbera Del Monferrato
Delicious, juicy red wine. This wine delivers juicy red and black aromas and flavors.
$55.00, Donna Margherita, Giovanni Rosso
Shows a slightly aged personality with toasted hazelnut, dried blackberry, dusty mineral and campfire ash. Barbera maintains bright primary fruit for a long time, but this wine (tasting four years after the harvest) is just beginning to show that added complexity of time, especially on the bouquet. In the mouth, however, Donna Margherita is surprising lively, bright and fresh.
$55.00, Orlando Abrigo, Meruzzano
Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - Outer quote mark You can't go wrong with a classic wine like the Barbaresco Meruzzano. This pristine Nebbiolo reveals variety-driven tones of crushed granite and flint with finely-tuned berry notes of cassis, wild strawberry and rose hip. The aromas show a very clean and focused quality. In the mouth, this pretty Barbaresco offers good dimension and finesse with silky, linear tannins.
$89.00, Marchesi Di Gresy, Martinenga, Camp Gros
$125.00, Bruno Rocca, Rabaja
, Massolino, Serralunga D'Alba
$101.00, Prunotto
$101.00, Mauro Sebaste, Monvigliero
$135.00, Tenuta L'Illuminata, La Mora
Points James Suckling - Very fresh and exotic with dark berries, dried flowers and hints of hazelnuts. Full-bodied, tight and linear with a racy and crisp finish.
$135.00, Poderi, Roset
$144.00, Renato Ratti, Marcenasco
Wine Enthusiast - Enticing scents of ripe wild berry, star anise, menthol and fragrant blue flower mingle with whiffs of camphor and espresso. The smooth, precise palate offers crushed raspberry, Marasca cherry, licorice and dried botanical herbs alongside fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity lifts the finish.
$145.00, Brezza, Giacomo E Figli
$145.00, Stefano Farina
$155.00, Brezza, Sarmasa, Giacomo E Figli
$155.00, Mauro Sebaste, Prapo
$155.00, Franco Fiorina
$158.00, Bussia, Bussia Soprana
$159.00, Bussia Soprana, Mosconi
$165.00, Bussia, Bussia Sopra
$166.00, Vigna Rocche, Oberto
$171.00, Fratelli Serio E Battista, Borgogno, Cannubi
$185.00, Cordero Di Montizemolo, Monfalletto
$197.00, Tenuta Arnulfo, Costa Di Bussia
$260.00, Rocche Dei Brovia
$340.00, Gaia, Sperrs, Langhe
$375.00, D'Amiliano, , Riserva, Cannubi
$495.00, Quercecchio
Clear Medium Brick-Red Brown colour. Clean Pronounced aromas of Plum, Red Cherries, Earth, and Smoke. Dry, Medium acid and High tannins. Medium-body and flavours of red fruit, earth, smoke and hints of vanilla with a long lasting finish.
$89.00, Camigliano
$97.00, Fattoria Dei Barbi
$110.00, Col'd'Orcia
$115.00, La Poderina
Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - This is a nicely layered expression, with tart berry notes followed by toasted nut, garden soil and dusty mineral or limestone that add pretty contouring and framing to the dark fruit at the core. Those mineral notes recall chalkboard or pencil shaving, and that wide spectrum of aromatic layering also stacks up tall, with lifted and focused intensity. Rating: +
$155.00, Fossacolle
$119.00, Lagerla, Gli Angeli, Riserva
Points Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateHere is a dense and meaty Tusan red that flaunts its immediate power, structure and intensity. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva gli Angeli is robust and deep thanks to a generous offering of dark fruit, spice and tar-like aromas. Fruit is carefully selected for this wine, and the grapes are fermented in stainless steel. Post fermentation, the wine goes into large Slavonian oak casks for four years. The finish is soft and supple with sweet berry flavors. This wine has made an impressive jump forward in this vintage.
$168.00, La Gerla
Points James Suckling - Very pretty ripe and dried fruit with blackberries and sweet cherries. It's full-bodied with depth of fruit and creamy, polished tannins. Extremely compact and long. Pure fruit at the end. A gorgeous wine.
$124.00, Amantis
$122.00, Castiglion Del Bosco, Brunello, Italy
$125.00, Le Chiuse
Points Wine Enthusiast - Outer quote mark Aromas of woodland berry, new leather, blue flower and a baby powder shape the enticing nose on this fragrant red. Juicy and bright, the polished, delicious palate doles out crushed raspberry, cherry compote and baking spice alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced while a licorice note graces the finish.
$128.00, Carpazo
$133.00, Contemassi
$147.00, Fornacina
$148.00, Baricci, Colombaio Montosoli
$155.00, Gaja, Pieve Santa Restituta
$175.00, Torre Fosca
$178.00, Canalicchio
$185.00, Verbena, Le Pope, Riserva
$199.00, Salvioni, La Cerbaiola
$275.00, Le Chiuse, Diecianni
$325.00, Quecerto, Chianti
$49.00, Castello Di Gabbiano, Cavaliere D'Oro, Chianti Classico
Points James Suckling - Beautiful depth to this Chianti Classico with cherry, wet earth and mushroom aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, tight and lightly chewy with firmness and focus.
$52.00, Fattoria Di Vitiano, Chianti Classico
$54.00, Tenuta Di Arceno, Chianti Classico
Points James Suckling - This shows beautiful freshness and poise, thanks to vivid dark cherries and bright herbs. Medium body with fine-grained tannins, loads of tangy fruit and a finely tuned yet structured finish. Salty aftertaste. Delicious.
$55.00, Tenuta Di Arcena, Chianti Classico
The Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico is unmistakably Tuscan in origin, offering a level of depth, power and concentration that is rare for its classification. The fruit, mostly Sangiovese, comes from some of the coolest blocks on the Italian estate, which accounts for the red wine's vibrant acidity. Pair with antipasti, margherita or pepperoni pizza, spaghetti bolognese, eggplant or chicken parmigiana. Appellation: Chianti Classico, Italy Alcohol Content: .% ABV Aromas of Red Fruits, Violets, Earth Flavors of Cherry, Spice Medium Oak Influence from Barrel Aging Dry, Bright Red Wine that is Purple in Color Pair with antipasti, margherita or pepperoni pizza, spaghetti bolognese, eggplant or chicken parmigiana
$55.00, Querciabella, Chianti Classico
$59.00, Peppoli, Antinori, Chianti Classico
Points James Suckling - Lovely purity of fruit here, especially when you consider the vintage, ranging from citrus to raspberries to iodine. The juicy and succulent tannins are just the right counterpoint to the rather tangy acidity, and this ends medium-chewy and grainy.
$59.00, Gagliole, Rubiolo, Chianti Classico
points James SucklingThis has lovely dark plums, fresh herbs and violets. On the palate it's tightly knit and elegant with a firm row of tannin, running through layers of pretty berries.
$59.00, Castello Di Gabbiano, Cavaliere D'Oro, Chianti Classico Riserva
$61.00, Contemassi, Chianti Classico Riserva
$62.00, Quercetto, Chianti Classico Riserva
Points James SucklingThis red shows aromas of black cherries, dark plums and sweet licorice. Hints of earth, too. Full body with polished and chewy tannins. A slightly bigger style of Chianti Classico here.
$65.00, Castello Di Quercetto, Il Picchio, Gran Selezione
$101.00, Felsina, Colonia, Gran Selezione
$175.00, Remole, Rosso, Toscana
A deep, brilliant and intense violet-red color. The nose reveals decisive cherry and raspberry aromas, followed by spicy hints of black pepper. Its main characteristic is its pleasantness, which combines elegance with balance and a pronounced softness. A delightful wine, perfect with mildly spiced cured meats and full flavored pasta dishes.
$49.00, Pasqua, Sangiovese
$49.00, Due Amici, Rosso Conero, Montepulciano
$51.00, Villa Pillo, Rosso Di Toscana, Cingalino
$52.00, Colpetrone, Rosso Di Montefalco
$58.00, Bellamarsilia, Morellino Di Scansano, Poggio Argentiera
$59.00, Le Sughere Di Frassinello, Maremma
$62.00, Viola, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
$63.00, Sassabruna, Rocca Di Montemassi, Maremma
$68.00, Badia Di Morrona, N'Antia
$88.00, Drei Dona, Magnificat, Cabernet Sauvignon
$112.00, Amantis, Montecucco, Sangiovese, Riserva
$125.00, Ornellaia, Bolgheri
$475.00, Villa La Quercia, Porta Sole, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
$41.00, Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Grignolino D'Asti
$44.00, Cantina Valle Tritana, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
$48.00, Cavaliere D'Oro, Primitivo, Puglia
An attractive bouquet of acidic ripe cherries and plum, with pleasant sweeter notes of cocoa and vanilla. A velvety texture with notes of lush, ripe fruit. This wine offers a robust finish.
$48.00, Famiglia Pasqua, Romeo And Juliet, Passimento, Verona
$51.00, Statti, Gaglioppo, Calabria
$51.00, Statti, Lamezia Rosso
$51.00, Cantine Belisario, San Leopardo, Colli Maceratesi, Riserva, Marche
$51.00, Campolietti, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Verona
$52.00, Rocca Dei Mori, Briaco, Primitivo, Salento
$52.00, Umani Ronchi, Podere, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
It's hard to pull away from the glass, as the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Podere wafts up notes of crushed violets, sweet spice, blackberries and wet stone. It's soft and round, further soothing the senses with a pure display of ripe red berries as cooling acids maintain freshness. Purple-tinged florals and salty minerals linger, making for a pleasant conclusion to such a satisfying glass of no-frills Montepulciano.
$53.00, Alta Vita, Sella & Mosca, Cannonau Di Sardegna
Distinctive aromas and flavors of dried berries and spices follow through to a full body, soft tannins and a lovely intensity of strawberries in the aftertaste.
$55.00, Umberto Cesari, Sangiovese Riserva, Romagna
$55.00, Oltreme, Susumaniello, Salento, Tenute Rubino, Puglia
$57.00, Ciu Ciu, Gotico, Rosso Piceno, Montepulciano
$58.00, Villa Pillo, Syrah, Tuscany
$55.00, Speri, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
$61.00, Rocca Dei Mori, Copertino Rosso, Puglia
$68.00, Cantina Convento, Santa Maddalena, Muri-Gries
$69.00, Cantine Olivella, Lacrima Nero, Lacrima Christi Del Vesuvio
$69.00, Pasetti, Tenuta Rossa, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
$72.00, Antonelli, Montefalco, Scacciadiavoli, Sagrantino, Umbria
$73.00, Volpe Pasini, Focus Zuc Di Volpe, Merlot, Colli Orientali Del Friuli
$79.00, Terre Del Principe, Ambruca, Pallagrello Nero, Italy
$85.00, Cantina Albea, Lui Nero Di Troia, Puglia
$99.00, Cascina Ca' Rossa, Le Coste, Roero
$101.00, L'insieme, Gianfranco Alessandria, Monforte D'Alba
$141.00, Messer Del Fauno, Nero D'Avola
$42.00, Villa Pozzi, Nero D'Avola
$44.00, Stemmari, Cantodoro, Riserva
$51.00, Barrus, Etna Rosso
The Etna Rosso Barrus from Azienda Agricola Contino is obtained from the vinification of the best grapes of NERELLO MASCALESE %, NERELLO CAPPUCCIO % whose fermentation takes place in steel for about days, after racking it passes into French oak barrels for a months aging. The vineyard is In the municipality of Trecastagni at the foot of Mount Gorna in the Etna area in Sicily. The character of soil type is of volcanic origin, mainly sandy and rich in organic mineral. The color is ruby red, the nose has notes of berries, cherry, spicy notes, the taste is fresh, savory, and persistent tannin.
$55.00, Sonoroso, Dark
$53.00, Odisseo, Potta 'Cca, Petit Verdot
Potta 'cca is an idiom from the town of Modica in Sicily, where the winemaker Candido was born. The name of the wine means Bring here!, it is an invitation to fill the glass with this varietal delicacy from the southwest of Sicily.This great wine is made of % Petit Verdot. To gently extract the color and tannins during fermentation, the winemaker uses the Delestage technique, an intensive immersion of contact the juice with the skin of the grape.The color is a garnet red with violet reflections. The bouquet shows harmonious notes of fragrant blackberries and rose petals. The palate is flattered by a velvety texture and balanced tannins.
$56.00, Suber, Daino
$63.00, Tentua Enza La Fauci, Obli, Faro
$99.00, Tenuta Enza La Fauci, Terra Di Vento, Faro
$99.00, IDDA, Etna Rosso
$115.00, Tornatore, Trimarchisa, Etna Rosso
Points James Suckling - There is so much red berry fruit here such as redcurrants and raspberries as well as more ripe notes of ash, tar, dried rose petals and spices. The palate is quite rich and dense yet very much kept fresh by tangy fruit and pretty acidity. Long finish.
$125.00, Palari, Faro
$131.00, Cotton Wood Creek, Organic, Napa Valley
$48.00, Sterling Vineyard, West Coast
$49.00, Van Ruiten, Lodi
$51.00, Mount Hamilton, San Martin
$51.00, Carpe Diem, Napa Valley
$54.00, Lusenti, Martin, Emilia-Romagna
$55.00, Louis M. Martini, Sonoma
$55.00, Chatom Vineyards, Calaveras County
$56.00, Joseph Carr, Napa Valley
Lively aromas lift from the glass and are highlighted with handfuls of black cherry, licorice, burnt caramel and vanilla. On the palate, this Cabernet is fresh and polished and illuminates layers of ripe fruit and comforting spice. Ripe flavors of black cherry and cassis are complimented by warm pie crust and drift into a lingering flavor of preserved fruit.
$56.00, Stephen Vincent, Napa Valley
$59.00, Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley
$61.00, Louis Martini, Napa Valley
$66.00, Rock Hollow, Paso Robles
$66.00, Antares, Inspired, Cabernet Franc, Knights Valley
$75.00, Round Pond, Kith And Kin, Napa Valley
$77.00, Counterpoint, Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountain
$78.00, Hallcrest, Brigantino Vineyards, San Benito County
$78.00, Faust, Napa Valley
$87.00, Foley Johnson, Estate, Rutherford
Points Wine & Spirits - Out of the darkness, smoky wood esters emerge first, then a scent of red currants, sweet and soft. Come back to the wine a day later, and the flavors have clarified around those currants, light and lithe. This is a gentle cabernet that may not appear to need aging, but it will reward those who allow it some time.
$88.00, Trefethen, Oak Knoll District Of Napa
Decanter-Napa Valley, California - Rich, deep red garnet color with aromas and flavors of black currant, ripe plum, and blackberry. Notes of lavender, cocoa, and leather are layered with black pepper and vanilla bean. Full-bodied and intense, this wine is balanced and well-structured...
$88.00, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley
$97.00, Sempre Vive, Napa Valley
$98.00, Kendall Jackson, Estate, Hawkeye Mountain
$105.00, Leeuwin Estate, Art Series, Margaret River
$109.00, Double Diamond By Schrader, Oakville, Napa Valley
Points Jeb Dunnuck - Readers looking to get a taste of the impeccable quality and style from Schrader at a more affordable price point would do well to check out the Cabernet Sauvignon Double Diamond. Coming all from Oakville, it has a classic Cabernet nose of black and blue fruits, green tobacco, cedar pencil, damp earth, and chocolate. It's not over the top and has beautiful varietal character as well as medium to full body, ripe yet present tannins, good overall freshness, and a great finish. This is beautifully done and well worth a case purchase. I'd lean toward drinking bottles over the coming - years, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve longer.
$123.00, Sinegal, White Label, Napa Valley
$125.00, Silverado Vineyards, SOLO, Stags Leap District
$159.00, J.Lohr, Signature, Paso Robles
Points Tasting Panel - Further proof that Paso Robles has the ability to craft some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignons, this is the third vintage of this wine. It's a tribute to founder Jerry Lohr from esteemed blocks of Clone in the high-elevation calcareous soils of the Beck Vineyard, located in the region's Creston District. Blended with % Malbec and aged for months in French oak, it was then transferred to a new set of barrels for a flash of two months to accentuate its ageworthiness. Rich, ripe plum accents the aromas and leads to a seamless palate of dry, dusty tannins and Old World acidity. Coffee bean and dark chocolate intertwine with dark summer berries and spiced tobacco. It's a teeth gripper 'til the end.
$165.00, J Lohr, Signature, Paso Robles
This wine was specially selected and blended from the superb vintage in Paso Robles.Blend: % Cabernet Sauvignon, % Merlot, % Petit VerdotCritical Acclaim points Wine EnthusiastThis celebration of legendary Jerry Lohr's th birthday is a winner on all fronts. A zesty, uplifting nose of blackberry, cola, licorice, leather and clay leads into a cohesively woven palate of soy, shiitake dust, roast beef and dark chocolate. The acidity is well-measured, the tannins are chalky and grippy and it's powerful without being flashy.
$175.00, Martin Ray, Diamond Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley
$185.00, Silver Oak, Napa Valley
$198.00, Groth, Reserve, Oakville, Napa Valley
The dense deep purple color hints at the intensity in this wine. Aromas of sweet vanilla and pie spice layered over black cherries dominate the nose, accompanied by cassis, red plum and a savory touch of sarsaparilla root. The round, rich entry builds quickly to a full structured mouthfeel with consistent acidity. There is a clean, elegant progression of ripe black cherry, black currant, and juicy dark plum, finishing with clove and vanilla, a hint of marzipan and a trickle of cherry juice. The big structure of this wine should have it drinking well into or beyond.Blend: % Cabernet Sauvignon, % Merlot
$205.00, The Farm, Cardinal, Paso Robles
$225.00, Far Niente, Napa Valley
Beautiful aromas of blackberry and boysenberry pie, cassis, licorice and sweet anise, pair gorgeously with hints of lightly toasted oak. A silky entry transitions to a very smooth midpalate with flavors of mixed berry fruit, lightly toasted oak, and sweet licorice. Well-structured and polished, this wine is filled with juicy acid and fine grain tannins that melt into a long mouthwatering finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, % Merlot, % Petit Verdot and % Cabernet Franc.
$255.00, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Vineyard, Stags Leap District
Points Wine & Spirits - As Stag's Leap Wine Cellars sets out to celebrate its th anniversary, this vintage of Fay cabernet may be the best wine I've tasted from that historic vineyard---the site and the wine that initially convinced Warren Winiarski to purchase the rocky hillside next to Nathan Fay's vineyard. The soils at Fay are alluvial, remnants of an ancient riverbed, unlike the rock that eroded off the Stags Leap Escarpment and collected at the base of the hill at S.L.V., Winiarski's original vineyard. In , Fay is the elegant beauty. There's nothing pushy or potent about its complexity, just a waterfall of minerals and fruits that seems to continue long after each taste. It would be hard not to fall in love with this wine's svelte refinement. Open a bottle and let it lift your mood.
$255.00, Quintessa, Rutherford
$295.00, Ramey, Pedregral, Oakville, Napa Valley
$375.00, Cardinale, Napa Valley
$425.00, Chappellet, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley
$455.00, Poetry, Cliff Lede, Stags Leap District
$495.00, Paul Hobbs, Beckenstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville
Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - Deep garnet-purple colored, slides seductively out of the glass with the most gorgeous notions of Chinese five spice, plum preserves, creme de cassis and potpourri plus hints of oolong tea, spearmint and cedar chest. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and oh-so-decadent in the mouth, the generously spiced black fruit preserves, the firm, plush frame and the finish are simply epic.
$725.00, Hundred Acre, Ark Vineyard, Howell Mountain
$895.00, Hundred Acre, Kayli Morgan, Napa Valley
$895.00, Hundred Acre, Kayli Vineyard, Napa Valley
$895.00, The Lost Weekend, California, STB Red Blend, Bonny Doon
$52.00, Boitano Family Wines, Forty Niner, Amador County
$52.00, Cass, Malbec, Paso Robles
$59.00, Silverado Vineyards, Sangiovese, Napa Valley
$64.00, Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles
$100.00, Beaulieu Vineyard, Tapestry, Reserve, Napa Valley
$132.00, Georis Estate, La Chapelle, Carmel Valley
$175.00, The Farm, The Big Game, Paso Robles
$205.00Overture By Opus One, Oakville
$225.00, Chateau St. Jean, Cinq Cepages, Sonoma County
$225.00, Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley
Points Tasting Panel - Further proof that Paso Robles has the ability to craft some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignons, this is the third vintage of this wine. It's a tribute to founder Jerry Lohr from esteemed blocks of Clone in the high-elevation calcareous soils of the Beck Vineyard, located in the region's Creston District. Blended with % Malbec and aged for months in French oak, it was then transferred to a new set of barrels for a flash of two months to accentuate its ageworthiness. Rich, ripe plum accents the aromas and leads to a seamless palate of dry, dusty tannins and Old World acidity. Coffee bean and dark chocolate intertwine with dark summer berries and spiced tobacco. It's a teeth gripper 'til the end.
$325.00, Verite, La Joie, Sonoma County
$375.00, Ridge, Montebello, Santa Cruz Mountains
$375.00, Opus One, Oakville
points Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThis wine was too much---too much like a caricature for me, winemaker Michael Silacci confessed to me while tasting the Opus One together again recently. So, when we took it out of barrel to prepare for bottling we added a few more components. Medium to deep garnet-purple color, it bursts from the glass with beautiful violets, lavender, rose hip tea and chocolate-covered cherries scents over a core of crushed blackberries, black cherries, cassis and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully bright and crunchy, with bags of fresh black and red berries and a wonderfully plush, finely grained texture, finishing long and fragrant.
$525.00, Dominus, Napa Valley
points Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateBottled in July and composed of % Cabernet Sauvignon, % Petit Verdot and % Cabernet Franc, the Dominus Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth.
$575.00, Lail Vineyards, J. Daniel Cuvee, Napa Valley
Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - One-hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon aged months in % new French oak, the J Daniel Cuvee is deep garnet-purple in color and offers up exuberant notes of creme de cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, wild blueberries, violets and unsmoked cigars with touches of garrigue, fragrant earth, powdered cinnamon, black olives and tree bark. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, with a solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the taut, muscular fruit, finishing long and minerally.
$575.00, La Verite, La Muse, Sonoma
$695.00, Livermore Ranch, Livermore Valley
$51.00, Kendall-Jackson Vintner's, Reserve, Sonoma County
$52.00, Provenance, Napa Valley
Points James Suckling - Attractive combination of green olives, dark fruit and tea follow through to a full body with round, savory tannins. Refined, flavorful finish.
$59.00, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa Valley
$77.00, Arrowood, Sonoma County
$88.00, Beauregard, Zayante Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains
$91.00, Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County
points Wine Enthusiast - Dark aromas of smoked and roasted black fruit and meat meet even more savory tones of teriyaki and pepper on the nose of this bottling. There's firm tension to the sip, where the rich mouthfeel carries smoky oak, vanilla and caramel flavors, with lingering mint on the finish.
$65.00, Jacob's Creek, Reserve, Barossa Valley, Australia
$55.00, Terlato Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
$65.00, Mission Hill, Family Estate, SLC, Okanagan Valley, Canada
$67.00, Io Syrah Ryan Road, San Luis Obispo
$68.00, Stags Leap Winery, Petite Syrah, Napa Valley
$69.00, Brassfield, Volcano Ridge, Petite Sirah, High Valley
$87.00, D' Arenberg, The Dead Arm, McLaren Vale, Australia
$99.00, Penfolds, Grange, Barossa Valley, Australia
$1.100.00, Manzoni, Home Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
$71.00, Lyric By Etude
Bright and youthful, with a lovely shimmering red ruby color, this Pinot Noir is fresh and vibrant. Fruit-forward aromas of ripe strawberry, red raspberry and Bing cherry sit alongside baking spice notes of cinnamon, clove and vanilla, with a hint of floral perfume. On the plate, red fruits drive the flavor profile with notes of macerated strawberry, red currant, dark raspberry and red cherry, supported by soft tannins and a silky finish.
$52.00, Sledgehammer, California
$55.00, Sanford, La Rinconada, Sta Rita Hills
Points Wine Enthusiast - Exotic aromas of cranberry, plum, sandalwood, myrrh and lavender makes for an elegant entry to this bottling by the winemaking team of Steve Fennell and Laura Roach. Layered flavors of tart cherry and pomegranate are laced throughout by dried herbs, while the tannic structure is firm but not obtrusive.
$99.00, Hanzell, Sebella, Sonoma Coast
Having spent nine months in new French oak, this wine offers a mix of bright acidity and crunchy red fruit. It uncovers white pepper, lavender and forest floor accents as it develops, yielding a wine that shows tremendous value for the quality.
$99.00, La Follette, Sun Chase Vineyards, Sonoma Coast
$89.00, David Bruce, Russian River
$77.00, Kendall Jackson, Outland Ridge, Anderson Valley
$79.00, Williams Selyem, Westside Road Neighbors, Russian River Valley
$178.00, Joseph Phelps, Freestone Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
$95.00, Clos Pegase, Mitsuko's Vineyard, Carneros
$75.00, Talbot, Kali-Hart, Central Coast
$51.00, Poppy, Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands
This is a wonderful expression of Pinot Noir, coming from this area. Poppy's Reserve offers distinctive aromas of raspberries, dried strawberries, baking spices, and violets in a lovely coat of mocha, sweet vanilla and a splash of bacon fat resting on the plush, silky finish.
$75.00, Etude, Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros
$88.00, Belle Glos, Dairyman, Russian River
$99.00, Beauregard Ranch, Ben Lomon Mountain
$99.00, Inglenook, Edizione Pennino, Rutherford
Red garnet in color, the Edizione Pennino Zinfandel exhibits warm aromas of ripe, brambly blackberries, with notes of allspice, clove, and white pepper. The entry on the palate is opulent, yet fresh, yielding to dusty, well-textured tannins that carry the wine into a long, softly-rounded finish.
$79.00, Kunde, Estate, Sonoma County
Zinfandel grown on the hillsides of the Sonoma Valley produces personality packed wines. The temperature and length of growing days offer enough heat to build fresh fruit flavors without being over ripe but still develops hints of pepper spice like you would find in a cooler climate.
$52.00, Borreo Ranch, By Silverado, Napa Valley
Spicy cola nut, black pepper, and briary patch aromas. Medium-bodied with a broad mid-palate filled with fresh fig, ripe black, and boysenberry fruit, and nuances of both cinnamon stick and savory spices. Well-balanced with bright acidity which helps carry the ripe fruit flavors through to a moderately long finish with vanilla and spicy flavors that linger.
$76.00, William Selyem, Papera Vineyard, Russian River
$155.00, Beauregard Ranch, Ben Lomond Mountain
$84.00, Gravel Bar, Alluvial Red, Colombia Valley, WashingtonCellar
$67.00, Finca El Origen, Gran Reserva, Cabernet, Argentina
$78.00, Carmenair, Armenere, Chile
$42.00, Pegos Claros, Palmela, Portugual
$39.00, Terras D'El Rei, Carmin, Portugal
$43.00, Celler De L'Encastell, Roquers De Porrera, Priorat, Spain
$57.00, Valtorto Douro, Portugal
$38.00, Vina Mayor, Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo, Spain
$55.00, AV Clos D'Englora, Montsant, Spain
$65.00, Bles Crianza, Aranleon, Spain
$39.00, Finca El Origen, Malbec, Argentina
$53.00, Intipalka, Valle Del Sol, Tannat, Ica Valley, Peru
$57.00, Grao Vasco, Dao, Portugal
$38.00, Osborne Senorio Del Cid, Crianza, Spain
$58.00Legras & Haas|Intuituion| Brut | Champagne
$60.00Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Sparkling
$36.00, Podere, Piceno San Lazzaro
$33.00, Carmel Road, Monterey, Pinot Noir
$29.00, Murphy Goode, North Coast, Sauvignon Blanc
$27.00, Keller Estate, Chardonnay, Sonoma
$39.00, Ruffino, Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Tuscany, Italy
$35.00, Scacciadiavoli, Montefalco Sagrantino
$34.00, Kj Vintner's Reserve, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon
$31.00, Inglennook, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon
$73.00, Kj Vintner's Reserve, Sonoma, Chardonnay
$31.00Bruschetta
Traditional fresh tomato and basil
$12.00Arancine
Arborio risotto balls, mozzarella and green peas
$11.00Melenzane Al'aceto
Tender fried eggplant and garlic
$11.00Caprese
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil
$16.00Gamberoni Alla Siracusa
sauteed jumbo prawns, capers, olives, tomato, white wine
$25.00Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, lemon zest, fennel, jalapeno lemon aioli
$21.00Antipasto Riace (Per Person)
bruschetta, caprese, arancini, melenzane
$18.00Insalata Verde
Mixed greens, tomato and verde vinaigrette
$14.00Caesar
Whole leaf romaine, focaccia croutons and grana Padano
$12.00Sicilian Salad
sweet orange, fennel, red pepper, red onion
$15.00Pomodoro E Cipolle
tomatoes, red onion, green onion, chili flakes, olive oil
$14.00Beets & Arugula
oven baked heirloom beets, arugula, farro, ricotta salata, sherry vinaigrette
$16.00Carrettiera
Garlic, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, parsley and parmiggiano
$25.00Cannelloni Di Ricotta
Ricotta, spinach and tomato cream sauce
$26.00Gnocchi Al Pesto
House made potato dumplings and Parmigiano reggiano fresh basil pesto
$26.00Pasta Alla Bolognese
Mushrooms, tomato, ground pork, veal and beef sauce
$27.00Lasagna Della Nonna
Beef and pork meat sauce, besciamella, ricotta, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano
$28.00Linguini Vongole
Clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil
$28.00Penne Norma
Ricotta, melenzane, pomodoro and basil
$29.00Ceppo Riace
House made pomodoro sauce with mushrooms, sausage, peas and bellwether farms ricotta
$29.00Agnolotti Di Manzo
succulent slow-braised beef mixed with grated Parmigiano, rolled into pasta pillows, served with a simple parmigiano crema and drizzled with a reduction of balsamic and beef stock
$34.00Linguine Tutto Mare
Manila clams, PEI mussels, salmon, scallops, prawns, fresh catch, tomato, white wine, olive oil
$37.00Tortelloni Di Granchio
rolled tender pasta filled with fresh crab meat, mascarpone, shallots, butter, lemon zest, cherry tomatoes, seafood stock
$39.00Pollo Rosmarino
Cage free natural breast of chicken, Marsala wine and mushroom
$32.00Osso Buco
Chianti braised veal shank, slow-cooked with tomato, basil, carrots, served with soft polenta
$42.00Lamb Shank
slow cooked lamb shank, with Idaho potatoes, carrots celery, fresh herbs
$42.00Salmon Messinese
Pan seared salmon, spinach, capers, olives, rosemary roasted artichoke, shallots, roasted cherry tomato
$38.00Filetto Siciliano
choice cut of filet mignon, red wine reduction, mushrooms
$49.00Prosecco, Italy
$13.00Juliette, La Sangliere, Rose, France
$12.00Marchese Montefusco, Grillo, Sicily
$12.00Stemmari, Pinot Grigio, Sicily
$12.00Mt Hamilton, Sauvignon Blanc, San Martin
$13.00Poppy, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
$13.00Fattoria Del Cerro, Montepulciano, Italy
$13.00Cavaliere D'Oro, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy
$13.00Odisseo, Potta 'Cca, Petit Verdot, Sicily
$15.00Barrus, Etna Rosso, Sicily
$13.00Remole, Rosso, Toscana, Italy
$13.00Nielson By Byron, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
$14.00Mount Hamilton, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Martin
$14.00Nieto Senetiner, Camila, Malbec, Mendoza
$12.00Bruschetta
traditional fresh tomato and basil
$10.50Arancine
arborio risotto balls, mozzarella, green peas
$11.50Melenzane Al'aceto
tender fried eggplant, garlic, oregano, ricotta salata, aged balsamic
$12.50Caprese
tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil
$13.50Gamberoni Alla Siracusa
sauteed jumbo prawns, capers, olives, tomato, white wine
$20.50Antipasto Riace (Per Person)
bruschetta, caprese, arancini, melenzane
$15.50Insalata Verde
Mixed greens, tomato and verde vinaigrette
$11.50Sicilian Salad
sweet orange, fennel, red pepper, red onion
$13.50Caesar
Whole leaf romaine, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano
$12.50Beets & Arugula
oven-baked beets, arugula, farro, ricotta salata, sherry vinaigrette
$14.50Linguini Vongole
clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil
$22.50Carrettiera
garlic, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, Parmigiano, black pepper
$21.50Cannelloni Di Ricotta
ricotta, spinach, tomato cream sauce
$22.50Lasagna Della Nonna
beef and pork meat sauce, besciamella, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
$23.50Linguine Tutto Mare
Manila clams, PEI mussels, salmon, scallops, prawns, fresh catch, tomato, white wine
$30.50Gnocchi Al Pesto
House made potato dumplings and Parmigiano reggiano fresh basil pesto
$22.50Pasta Alla Bolognese
mushrooms, tomato, ground pork, veal and beef sauce
$22.50Ceppo Riace
house-made pomodoro sauce with mushrooms, sausage, peas, ricotta
$23.50Penne Norma
Ricotta, melenzane, pomodoro and basil
$22.50Pollo Marsala
breast of chicken, marsala wine, mushroom
$28.50Salmon Messinese
Pan seared salmon, spinach, capers, olives, rosemary roasted artichoke, shallots, roasted cherry tomato
$38.00Filetto Siciliano
choice cut of filet mignon, red wine reduction, mushrooms
$39.50Prosecco, Italy
$12.50Juliette, La Sangliere, Rose, France
$12.50Marchese Montefusco, Grillo, Sicily
$10.50Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
$12.50Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
$13.50Cru, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
$13.50Cavaliere D'Oro, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy
$12.50Remole, Rosso, Toscana, Italy
$12.50Cultusboni, RS, Chianti Classico, Italy
Points - James Suckling
$13.50Cru, Pinot Noir, Monterey County
$13.50Monte Tondo, San Pietro, Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
$14.50Odisseo, Potta 'Cca, Petit Verdot, Sicily
$14.50Architect, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
$14.50Nieto Senetiner, Camila, Malbec, Mendoza
$10.50Dolce By Far Niente, Napa Valley
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Brilliant yellow-gold in color,very rich and full of ripe, exotic fig, apricot, peach and nectarine.Sweet and polished, with a touch of herbs, it glides across the palate and,for all its richness, the acidity keeps the flavors lively. Liquid gold!
$30.00Colosi, Passito, Terre Siciliana
Golden yellow color with amber highlights. On the nose it offers asweet bouquet of dry and candied fruits such as figs, citrus and apricots together with sensations of honey and pastries. On the palate it is moderately sweet, smooth, fresh, with a long aromatic finish.A delicious way to end a meal!
$20.00Affogato
vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso
$10.00Tiramisu
mascarpone, espresso, amaretto, ladyfinger, chocolate
$12.00Namesake Cheesecake
locally made, simple and fresh
$12.00Cannoli
Sweet ricotta filled pastry shells
$10.00House Drip
$4.00Espresso
$5.00Cappuccino
$6.00Caffe Latte
$6.00Hot Tea
$4.00Fine Tawny
$12.00Year Tawny
$15.00Insalata Verde
Mixed greens, tomato and verde vinaigrette
$9.00Caesar
Whole leaf romaine, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano
$11.00Cannelloni Di Ricotta
Ricotta, spinach and tomato cream sauce
$17.00Linguini With Chopped Clams
white wine, garlic, olive oil
$16.00Fettuccine Bolognese
house-made tomato and beef sauce
$16.00Penne Siciliana
sun-dried tomato, wild mushroom, basil, evoo
$18.00Gnocchi Al Pesto
House made potato dumplings and Parmigiano reggiano fresh basil pesto
$17.00Lasagna Della Nonna
beef and pork meat sauce, besciamella, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, parmigian
$18.00Pollo Rosmarino
Cage free natural breast of chicken, marinated and grilled
$21.00Salmone Messinese
pan seared salmon, olives, tomatoes, red sauce
$23.00Four Course Wine Dinner
Spring Wine Dinner. includes % gratuity (tax applied at checkout)Wine Splash - Paired with Flowers RoseCrostini (V)with hand-packed ricotta cheese and Sicilian HoneyMini Arancine (V) Panko dusted arborio risotto balls, mozzarellaSalad - Paired with Flowers ChardonnayInsalata di Burrata (V): burrata cheese, nectarines, and pomegranate balsamic reduction Pasta Course - Paired with Flowers Pinot NoirBucatini Carbonara: Pancetta, cream, egg yolk, garlic--------------or--------------Spaghetti Carrettiera (V): Garlic, red pepper, EVOO, parsley, ParmigianoMain Course - Paired with Faust CabernetMelanzane del Vegetariano (V)--------------or--------------Bistecca: rib-eye steak with garlic and herbsDolciMini Cannoli and Tiramisu Bites
$114.00Prosecco, Italy
$13.00Juliette, La Sangliere, Rose, France
$12.00Marchese Montefusco, Grillo, Sicily
$12.00Stemmari, Pinot Grigio, Sicily
$12.00Mt Hamilton, Sauvignon Blanc, San Martin
$13.00Poppy, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
$13.00Cantina Valle Tritana, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy
$13.00Cavaliere D'Oro, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy
$13.00Odisseo, Potta 'Cca, Petit Verdot, Sicily
$15.00Barrus, Etna Rosso, Sicily
$13.00Remole, Rosso, Toscana, Italy
$13.00Nielson By Byron, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
$14.00Mount Hamilton, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Martin
$14.00Nieto Senetiner, Camila, Malbec, Mendoza
$12.00, Trefethen, Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District Of Napa Valley
A delicious, enticing Chardonnay which draws you into the glass with its fresh lemon rind and pith characters, balanced by a touch of perfectly judged oak sweetness. Very textural, showing strident fruit and a juicy finish points Decanter
$62.00| Louis M. Martini | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County
A delicious, savory cabernet with aromas and flavors of dried flowers and cherries. Medium body with round, creamy tannins. Savory and flavorful. Supple. Real cabernet character. James Suckling
$59.00Location
Address: 200 Sheridan Ave Ste 102 Palo Alto, CA 94306
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- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accessible parking near entranceYes
- ADA-compliant restroomYes
- Closed captioning on TVsNo
- ASL proficientNo
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Accepts CryptocurrencyNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- RomanticYes
- QuietYes
- Casual DressYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Garage Parking, Street ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- Dogs AllowedYes
- Offers Military DiscountYes
- Heated Outdoor SeatingYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Private DiningYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Open to AllYes
- Not Good For KidsNo
- Happy HourNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- TVNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Compostable containers availableYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Alex F.
04 August 2024Fantastic ! The food was really good (I had the Ceppo Riace and my husband had the Sicilian Citrus salad with grilled chicken. Both were delicious (we highly recommend) and the bruschetta was good too. The portions are ample; all five in our party took home leftovers. They have good options for wine; for beer, a few selections of bottled beers. The venue is spacious and quiet, and quite comfortable on the patio. Definitely a keeper.
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Author: Mary Anne D.
01 June 2024Lovely setting (indoors and outside around the fountain), excellent food with gracious staff and servers. Superb indoor options for single table, larger group, and private dining.
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Author: A P.
24 May 2024Just tried Caffe Riace for the first time this week with my boyfriend and our dishes were excellent! I had the swordfish and he had the pesto gnocchi. I was pleasantly surprised Plus the ambiance is really cute and the staff friendly.
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Author: Jenny L.
05 May 2024I used to live one block from here and always walked by but never went in. Finally got to try this place many years later and it was delicious! The bread the start you off with was so good. I wish it came with a balsamic and olive oil mixture. We couldn't decide which entrees to do family style so had the server pick for us. The gnocchi was one of my favorites and my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Salmon was perfectly cooked. Eggplant appetizer was also really good. We tried a lot on the menu and I don't think anything was bad. Service is a little slow, but this is a place that you want to come and enjoy your food and conversation.
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