Place Category: Delivery, Italian, Outside Dining, Sandwiches, and Wine BarsPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
Heroic Italian Berkeley is a hidden gem in downtown Berkeley. Just steps away from the BART station and all the theaters, our spacious patio is a perfect place for a beer or glass of wine and some amazing Italian sandwiches, pastas or pinsas.
Heroic Italian Menu - Berkeley Updated 7/15/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeSANDWICHES
OMG 19
Prosciutto, Salami, Capocollo, Mortadella, Porchetta, Smoked Mozzarella, Artichoke and Olive Spread, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Giardiniera, Yellow Mustard, Truffle MayoPolpette 19
Beef Meatballs, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions & PeppersGodfather 19
Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Caramelized Onions, Smoked Mozzarella & Salsa VerdeQuadronno 18
Prosciutto, Burrata, Roasted Tomatoes, Truffle MayoChicken Tetrazzini 18
Warm Shredded Rotisserie Chicken, Mushrooms and Peas, in a White Wine, Garlic, Rosemary, Cream Sauce, with Smoked MozzarellaGenoa 18
Warm Shredded Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes & Bufula MozzarellaMarinetti 18
Bufala Mozzarella, Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Balsamic GlazeThe Vegan 18
Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Artichokes, Giardiniera & Vegan PestoBambino 13
Child-sized Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Porchetta & Fontal Cheese
Adulted-size: Extra Porchetta & Truffle MayoBuongiorno 12
Two Eggs, Fontal Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic Aioli & Truffle Mayo.
Choice of: Nduja (Spicy Sausage), Porchetta or Avocado
PINSA (Roman Pizza)
Calabrian Shrimp 22
Burrata and Fontal Cheese with Shrimp, Prosciutto, Roasted Tomatoes & ParsleyVesuvio 21
Meatball, Nduja Red Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Roasted Onions & PeppersPesto Sauce 20
Pesto, Sliced Roasted Artichokes & Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Giardiniera & Balsamic GlazeRed Sauce 19
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese & Spicy SalamiWhite Sauce 19
Burrata and Fontal Cheese with Shimeji Mushrooms, Leeks & Balsamic Glaze
PASTA
Spaghetti 22
1. Pomodoro: Meat Balls, Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Onion & Parmesan
2. Calabrian Shrimp: Shrimp with Butter, Garlic, Lemon, Parmesan & hint of ChiliLasagne 20
Pork Ragu or Mushroom layered between Pasta, Marinara & BechamelChicken Tetrazzini Rotini 20
Rotisserie Chicken, Mushrooms and Peas, in White Wine, Garlic & Rosemary Cream SaucePesto Rotini 18
Basil, Pine Nuts, Parmesan & Olive OilRavioli 18
1. Spinach & Ricotta in Pomodoro
2. Porcini in Sage Brown Butter
SALADS
Gladiator 19
Chopped Italian Prosciutto, Spicy Salami, Copocollo, Porchetta, Mortadella, Smoked Mozzarella, Roasted Tomatoes, Seasonal Greens, with Lemon Herb VinaigretteMount Etna 18
Warm Roasted Farro, Cauliflower, Zucchini & Carrots on Market Greens, with Gigandes (White Beans) and Red Wine VinaigretteCalifornia Caprese 18
Bufala Mozzarella, Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, Avocado, Balsamic Glaze on Seasonal Greens with White Wine VinaigretteChicken Caesar Salad 18
Shredded Rotisserie Chicken or Calabrian Shrimp, Parmesan, Anchovies, Garlic, Dijon Mustard, Romaine Lettuce & Crostini
LITE BITES
Antipasto Board for Two 23
Imported Meats & Cheeses or Just CheesesCalabrian Shrimp 14
6 Shrimp, Butter, Garlic, Lemon & hint of Calabrian Chili, served with CrostiniRoasted Artichokes Hearts 13
Warm Artichokes with Roasted Tomatoes, Marcona Almonds & Balsamic GlazeBruschetta (4 bites) 12
1. Burrata, Basalmic Glaze, Sea Salt
2. Avocado, Roasted Tomato, Giardiniera
3. Spicy Nduja Sausage & Fontal Cheese
4. Choose any two comboEuropean Seafood Tins 10-15
Selection of Oysters, Sardines, Squid, etc.Meatballs 14
Beef Meatballs (GF) in Tangy Pomodoro Sauce, served with CrostiniCrostini and/or Burrata 10
Loaf of Montesacro Bread toasted with choice of Infused OilsGigandes 7
Marinated Giant White BeansMarinated Olives 7
Seasoned Castelvetrano & Kalamata Olives
SNACKS/DESSERTS
Tiramisu 9
Gelato 9
Potato Chips 3
Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie 2.25
BEVERAGES (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
Italian Sodas
Blood Orange, Limonata, Orange, PomegranteCoca Cola
Regular, DietSparkling Water (500ML)
Ice Tea
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Coffee/Decaf
Espresso, Americano, Latte, CappuccinoTea
Black with Rose, Chamomile, PeppermintAvailable Upon Request: Gluten Free Bread and/or Rotini, Vegan Mozzarella (Butcher’s Son)
Heroic Wine List - Berkeley Updated 7/15/2023
List and prices subject to changeBEER
Beer 9 (can)
IPA, Lagers, Pilsner
SPARKLING WINE glass / bottle
Spritzers (Mimosa, Lemonade Mimosa, Aperol) 12 glass
Sparkling Split Val D’oca (Prosecco) 2020 10 glass
Rose Rufino (Prosecco) 2020 11 / 33
Lambrusco Vecchia Modena (Emilia-Romagna) 2021 36
ROSE WINE glass / bottle
Rose Calafuria (Puglia) 2020 12/36
Rosato Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2021 15/45
WHITE WINE glass / bottle
Pinot Grigio Rufino (Veneto) 2020 11/30
Bianco Ciro (Calabria) 2019 33
Chardonnay Landmark Overlook (Sonoma) 2018 13/39
Vermentino Il Palazzo (Tuscany) 2020 42
Arneis Monchiero (Langhe) 2020 14/42
Sauvignon Blanc Unshackled (Central California) 2020 16/48
Bianco Vini Ocone (Campania) 2020 48
Terre Bianche Sella & Mosca (Sardinia) 2018 60
RED WINE glass / bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon Neprica (Apulia) 2018 11/30
Nero d’Avola Petraio (Sicily) 2019 36
Montepulciano Badia Alle Corti (d’Abruzzo) 2019 36
Chianti Sangiovese Querceto (Tuscany) 2018 12/36
Cabernet Sauvignon Banshee (Sonoma) 2018 39
Bottaccia Reserve Torre Qvarto (Puglia) 2015 40
Nebbiolo Pace (Langhe) 2019 42
Barbera d’Asti Terzetto (Piedmont) 2019 14/42
Pinot Noir Weather (Sonoma) 2020 15/45
Merlot Charles Krug (Napa) 2017 45
Valpolicella Corte Amano (Veneto) 2020 45
Aglianico Apollo (Campania) 2016 16/48
Zinfandel Saddleback (Napa) 2019 48
Barbera d’Alba Ruvei (Piedmont) 2019 50
Petite Sirah Caymus Suisun (Suisun) 2020 52
Valpolicella Ripasso Bertani (Veneto) 2017 55
Nebbiolo Franco Serra (Barbaresco) 2017 22/55
Pinot Noir Sanford (Santa Rita Hills) 2019 55
Cabernet Sauvignon Antica (Napa) 2017 95
Half Bottles
Chianti Classico Rufino (Tuscany) 2019 30
Chianti Cl Riserva Felsina Berardenga (Tuscany) 2018 40
RESERVE WINE glass
$150/bottle • Subject to ChangeBrunello Riserva Fattoria dei Barbi (Tuscany) 2004 RP93
Brunello Caparzo La Casa (Tuscany) 2010 JS96
Brunello Banfi Poggio alle Mura (Tuscany) 2010 JS97
Barolo Gagliardo (Piedmont) 2007 JS92
Barolo Fontanafredda La Villa (Piedmont) 2000 WS91
Barolo Einaudi Cannubi (Piedmont) 2003 WS91
DESSERT WINE/DIGESTIF
Vermouth Di Torino Giacomo Sperone (Piedmont) 10
Port Kranemann (Portugal) 2018 12