Cafe Pro Bono Menu

2437 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Appetizers

    • Polenta

      Roma tomato, portobello, marinara.
      $15.95
    • Carpaccio

      Raw filet mignon, bermuda onions, capers, parmigiano reggiano, truffle, dijon mustard sauce.
      $24.95
    • Sautéed Gulf Prawns

      Parsley, garlic, lemon, white wine.
      $17.95
    • Susan's Downfall

      Cheese and herb ravioli, gorgonzola sauce, toasted almonds.
      $18.95
  • Starters

    • Caesar Salad

      Add Chicken +$9.00 | Add Prawns +$15.00
      $14.95
    • Organic Baby Spring

      Greens, citrus vinaigrette.
      $12.95
    • Wild Arugula

      Candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh goat cheese.
      $15.95
  • Panini

    • Grilled Portobello

      Mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, and olives tapenade.
      $19.95
    • Steak Panino

      Filet mignon, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and gorgonzola cheese.
      $28.95
    • Chicken Confit Panino

      Caramelized onions, mushrooms, provolone, roasted garlic aioli.
      $22.95
    • Smoked Salmon

      Smoked salmon, bermuda onions, arugula and lemon caper aioli.
      $26.95
  • Luncheon Salads

    • Yabo Salad

      Loch duarte salmon, heart of romain lettuce, roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette.
      $32.95
    • Duck Confit Salad

      Organic baby spinach, mushrooms, dijon mustard honey dressing.
      $19.95
    • Grilled Chicken

      Salad, mushrooms, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $24.95
  • Pastas

    • Capellini

      Roma tomato, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, marinara.
      $22.95
    • Spaghetti

      Bolognese sauce.
      $25.95
    • Tortiglione

      Organic whole buck wheat pasta, portobello, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli crown, fresh herbs.
      $25.95
    • Gnocchi

      (Homemade) Genovese basil pesto with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts.
      $25.95
    • Susan's Downfall

      (Homemade) herb ravioli in gorgonzola sauce topped with toasted almond.
      $28.95
    • Squid Spaghetti

      Gulf prawns, fresh salmon, English peas, dill, lemon vodka, cream.
      $32.95
    • Rigatoni

      (Homemade) spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers sauce.
      $26.95
    • Tagliatelle Alla Pro Bono

      Shiitake mushroom, smoked chicken, and light alfredo.
      $27.95
    • Linguini Alle Vongole

      Fresh manila clams, calabria pepper, basil, lemon and chablis.
      $29.95
  • Entrees

    • Pollo Alla Pro Bono

      Free range chicken breast, pine nuts, sun-dried tomato sauce.
      $29.95
    • Loch Duarte Salmon

      Orzo pasta, sun dried tomato chardonnay sauce.
      $33.95
    • Veal Scallopine

      Lemon capers, pinot grigio sauce.
      $37.95
  • Appetizers

    • Wild Boar Sausage

      Organic flageolets, roasted bell peppers and au jus.
      $17.95
    • Polenta

      Portobello mushroom, tomato, marinara.
      $16.95
    • Susan's Downfall

      Cheese & herb ravioli, gorgonzola sauce, toasted almonds.
      $19.95
    • Carpaccio

      Thin sliced raw filet mignon, bermuda onions, capers, parmigiano reggiano and drizzled dijon mustard sauce.
      $25.95
    • Sautéed Gulf Prawns

      Parsley, garlic, lemon, white wine.
      $18.95
    • Burata Cheese

      Baby spinach, English peas, shaved parmigiano regiano.
      $17.95
    • Soup Of The Day

      Made fresh daily.
      $13.95
  • Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      For One $15.95 | For Two $28.95
      $15.95
    • Organic Baby Spring

      Mixed greens, fresh citrus vinaigrette.
      $13.95
    • Butter Lettuce Cheese

      Hydro butter lettuce, fuji apple, warm goat cheese and champagne dressing.
      $16.95
    • Spinach Salad

      Poached pear, gorgonzola cheese, honey, mustard dressing.
      $15.95
  • Pastas

    • Capellini

      Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, marinara.
      $24.95
    • Spaghetti Alia Diavola

      Squid pasta, maine lobster meat, gulf prawns, fresh dill lemon vodka and cream.
      $34.95
    • Spaghetti Bolognese

      (Homemade) classic Bolognese sauce.
      $26.95
    • Whole Grain Buck Wheat Pasta

      Portobello, broccoli crown, green peas, sun dried tomato, light marinara and fresh herbs.
      $26.95
    • Tagliatelle Alla Pro Bono

      (Homemade) smoked chicken, shiitake mushrooms and light alfredo.
      $28.95
    • Susan's Downfall

      (Homemade) cheese & herb ravioli in gorgonzola cheese and toasted almond.
      $29.95
    • Rigatoni

      (Homemade) spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato and, roasted red bell pepper, light marinara.
      $27.95
    • Linguine Vongole

      Manila clams, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon and pinot grigio wine.
      $30.95
  • Entrees

    • Grilled Chicken

      1/2 Mary's free range chicken, fresh oregano sauce.
      $31.95
    • Grilled Scottish Loch Salmon

      Horseradish-herb crust, and orzo pasta.
      $34.95
    • Veal Picatta

      Veal scaloppine in a lemon caper white wine sauce.
      $38.95
    • Veal Marsala

      Veal scaloppine in a mushroom-marsala wine sauce.
      $39.95
    • Duck Breast

      Maple leaf duck breast, grand marnier, balsamic sauce.
      $33.95
    • Gulf Prawns

      Charbroiled, polenta cake, diced tomato-herbs, lemon sauce.
      $35.95
    • Rack Of Lamb

      Pomegranate, ruby port wine sauce.
      $54.95
    • Niman Range Filet Mignon

      Green peppercorn brandy sauce.
      $61.95
  • List

    • Covid Cooler

      Strawberry Vodka with Peach Bellini, Lime and Tonic
      $18.00
    • Surfs Up

      Hanson Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Pineapple Juice
      $19.00
    • Vida Palo Alto

      Jimador Silver Tequila, Mango, Sage and Lime
      $18.00
    • Golden Mule

      Rick House Whisky, Lemon, Domaine de Canton, Ginger Beer
      $19.00
    • The Last World

      Tanqueray Gin, Chartreuse, Luxardo Liqueur, Lime Juice
      $20.00
    • Sazerac

      Sazerac Rye Whisky, Bitters, Absinthe, Lemon Twist
      $20.00
    • Caipirinha

      Novo Fogo Silver Cachaca, Fresh Lime, Raw Sugar
      $18.00
    • Pisco Sour

      Caravedo Pisco, Egg White, Lime, Agave, Angostura Bitter
      $19.00
    • Side Car

      Villon Brandy (Cognac), Cointreau, Lemon Juice and Sugar Rim.
      $26.00
    • Pro Bono Manhattan

      Four Roses Whiskey, Bitters, Sweet Vermouth Luxardo Cherry
      $21.00
    • Thunder Ball Margarita

      Reposado Tequila, Gran gala, Fresh Lime Juice & Agave
      $20.00
    • Boulevardier

      Golden Bar Whisky, Campari, Partner Sweet Vermouth
      $20.00
    • Espresso Martini

      Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Baileys and Kahlua
      $19.00
  • Menu

    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers, espresso, rum, Sambuca, Mascarpone cheese.
      $12.50
    • Chocolate Decadence

      Flourless chocolate cake, whipped cream, fresh raspberry sauce.
      $12.50
    • Bertucci's Favorite

      Vanilla gelato, Grand Marnier, warm berry sauce.
      $11.95
    • Pistachio - Apple Torte

      Warm | Tahitian vanilla bean gelato, caramel sauce.
      $13.95
    • Coppa

      For Two | Hot zabaglione with fresh berries and vanilla gelato.
      $21.00
    • Vin Santo & Biscotti

      Almond biscotti's with Vin Santo.
      $19.95
    • Panna Cotta

      Italian style vanilla bean custard with fresh berry compote.
      $12.95
    • Spumoni

      Traditional Italian mix flavored gelato, cherries, nuts.
      $9.95
    • Trio Sorbet

      Raspberry, mango, champagne.
      $13.95
    • Gelato

      Vanilla or Chocolate.
      $9.95
    • Sorbet's

      Raspberry Sorbet $9.95 | Mango Sorbet $9.95 | White Peach Prosecco Sorbet $9.95 | Cheese Plate AQ
      $9.95
  • Lunch Menu #1

    • ENTREES:

    • Capellini Pomodoro

      Angel hair pasta with garlic basil tomato sauce.
    • Niçoise Salad

      Choose Salmon or Ahi Tuna over organic baby spring mix greens, poached potato, eggs, haricots verts and Niçoise dressing.
    • Susan's Downfall

      Homemade fresh herbs ravioli in a gorgonzola cheese sauce with toasted almonds.
    • Polio Alla Griglia

      Grilled 1/2 Mary's free-range chicken, Yukon gold potato, haricots verts, heirloom carrots, fresh citrus oregano sauce.
    • DOLCI:

    • Tiramisu

    • Raspberry Sorbet

  • Lunch Menu #2

    • STARTERS:

    • Walnut Salad

      Organic spring mix green lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette, and roasted walnuts.
    • ENTREES:

    • Panino Con Portobello

      Panini sandwich with grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, olives, aioli sauce - served with an organic mix greens side salad.
    • Caesar Chicken

      Heart of romaine lettuce, with free range chicken breast, homemade Caesar dressing and shaved Grana Padano cheese.
    • Capellini Pomodoro

      Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato, garlic, basil and Pomodoro sauce.
    • Susan's Downfall

      Our signature homemade ravioli stuffed with fresh herbs, with a toasted almond gorgonzola cheese sauce.
    • Salmon Salad

      Grilled Scottish loch salmon over wild arugula, champagne vinaigrette and drizzled aged balsamic reduction.
  • Lunch Menu #3

    • STARTERS:

    • Zuppa Del Giorno

    • Insalata Alla Pro Bono

      Organic spring mix greens, citrus vinaigrette dressing and marinated cabbage.
    • ENTREES:

    • Spaghetti Bolognese

      Spaghetti pasta with ground beef and veal top sirloin meat sauce.
    • Polio Marsala

      Chicken breast over roasted Yukon gold potatoes, vegetables and mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.
    • King Salmon

      Grilled fresh fillet of king salmon, orzo pasta with fresh herbs, lemon chardonnay sauce.
    • DOLCI:

    • Tiramisu

    • Mango Sorbet

  • Lunch Menu #4

    • STARTER:

    • Spinach Salad

      Organic baby spinach, honey mustard dressing, orange segment and gorgonzola cheese.
    • ENTREES:

    • Mediterranean Salad

      Pan roast filet of trout over romaine heart, English cucumber, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and lemon evo.
    • Polio Alla Pro Bono

      Mary's free-range chicken breast with pine nuts, sundried tomato, chardonnay sauce served with polenta cake, seasonal vegetables.
    • Tortiglione Portobello (GF)

      Whole grain buckwheat pasta with portobello mushrooms, broccoli, diced tomato green peas, light marinara, fresh herbs.
    • Short Ribs

      Braised short ribs, vegetable mirepoix, burgundy wine, tagliatelle pasta.
    • DOLCI:

    • Cream Caramel

    • Raspberry Sorbet

  • Lunch Menu #5

    • STARTERS:

    • Butter Lettuce Salad

      Hydro butter lettuce, granny smith apple, gorgonzola cheese, prosecco vinaigrette.
    • Pro Bono Salad

      Organic spring mix greens, citrus vinaigrette dressing.
    • ENTREES:

    • Capellini Pomodoro

      Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato garlic basil and Pomodoro sauce.
    • King Salmon

      Grilled filet of fresh salmon — with orzo pasta, sauteed vegetables and fresh tarragon chardonnay sauce.
    • Pollo Marsala

      Mary's free-range chicken breast with forest mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, soft polenta and vegetables.
    • Hanger Steak

      Niman Ranch Hanger steak, roasted Yukon gold potato, sautéed seasonal vegetables and (Barolo) red wine sauce.
    • DOLCI:

    • Chocolate Cake

    • Vanilla Gelato

    • Raspberry Sorbet

  • Lunch Menu #6

    • APPETIZER:

    • Susan's Downfall

      Our signature homemade ravioli stuffed with fresh herbs - with a toasted almond gorgonzola cheese sauce.
    • STARTERS:

    • Zuppa Del Giorno

    • Black Beluga Lentil Soup

    • Arugula Salad

      Organic wild arugula, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette and gorgonzola cheese.
    • Caesar Salad

      Heart of romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and shaved Grana Padano cheese.
    • ENTREES:

    • Calamari Salad

      Heart of romaine lettuce, grilled calamari strips, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese in a citrus vinaigrette.
    • Panino Con Portobello

      Roasted portobello mushrooms, roasted onions, olive paste and provolone cheese.
    • Cannelloni

      Savory crepes filled with roasted ground veal, chicken, beef, spinach, and provolone cheese.
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled king salmon with Pernod sauce - served over orzo pasta and haricots verts.
    • DOLCI:

    • Tiramisu

    • Champagne Sorbet

    • Vanilla Gelato With Hot Raspberry Sauce

  • Dinner Menu #1

    • HORS D'OEUVRES:

    • Smoked Salmon With Crostini

    • Stuffed Mushrooms

    • STARTERS:

    • Soup Of The Day

    • Pro Bono Salad

      Organic mixed greens, English cucumber, Roma tomatoes and citrus vinaigrette.
    • ENTREES:

    • Capellini Pomodoro

      Angel hair pasta, garlic basil, diced tomato and Pomodoro sauce.
    • Salmon

      Charbroiled fresh filet of salmon with orzo pasta, lemon caper sauce, daily vegetables.
    • Pollo Marsala

      Mary's free-range chicken breast, polenta cake, mushroom marsala wine sauce, daily vegetables.
    • Surf & Turf

      Grilled Niman Ranch filet mignon & tiger prawns, daily potato and vegetables.
    • DOLCI:

    • Tiramisu

    • Chocolate Decadence

    • Raspberry Sorbet

  • Dinner Menu #2

    • HORS D'OEUVRES:

    • Bruschetta

    • Prawns Bordelaise

    • STARTERS:

    • Goat Cheese Salad

      Organic spring mix greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, warm goat cheese.
    • Pear Salad

      Organic baby spinach, poached bosc pear, Dijon mustard honey dressing, gorgonzola cheese.
    • ENTREES:

    • Susan's Downfall

      Homemade fresh herbs ravioli with toasted almond gorgonzola cheese.
    • Pollo Alla Pro Bono

      Mary's free range chicken breast with pine nuts, sun dried tomato chardonnay sauce, polenta cake and daily vegetables.
    • Osso Bucco Milanese

      Braised veal shank with vegetables, Mirepoix Burgundy - served over saffron risotto.
    • Fresh Fish Of The Day

      Fresh filet of fish over orzo pasta, daily vegetables, fresh tarragon vermentino sauce.
    • DOLCE:

    • Panna Cotta

    • Chocolate Mousse

    • White Peach Champagne Sorbet

  • Dinner Menu #3

    • HORS D'OEUVRES:

    • Bruschetta

    • Wild Boar Sausage

    • STARTERS:

    • Caesar Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, our Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and shaved padano parmesan cheese.
    • Arugula Salad

      Wild arugula, heirloom beets, orange segment and fresh goat cheese.
    • ENTREES:

    • Tortiglione Portobello (Gluten And Dairy Free)

      Organic whole grain buckwheat pasta, roasted portobello mushrooms, green peas, Roma tomato, baby spinach, fresh herbs, touch of marinara.
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled 1/2 free range chicken, roasted yukon gold potato, daily vegetables and fresh citrus oregano sauce.
    • Fresh Fish Of The Day

      With lemon risotto, daily vegetables and fresh dill beurre blanc.
    • Lamb Shank

      Braised Colorado lamb shank with celery, onions, carrots and homemade fresh tagliatelle pasta.
    • DOLCE:

    • Tiramisu

    • Raspberry Sorbet

    • Salted Caramel Gelato

  • Dinner Menu #4

    • STARTERS:

    • Butter Lettuce Salad

      Hydro butter lettuce, apple, warm goat cheese, prosecco dressing.
    • Caesar Salad

      Bite size hearts of romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmigiano reggiano cheese.
    • ENTREES:

    • Tortiglione Portobello (Gluten And Dairy Free)

      Organic whole grain buckwheat pasta, roasted portobello mushrooms, green peas, Roma tomato, baby spinach, fresh herbs with a touch of marinara.
    • Risotto With Prawns

      Italian acquerello rice simmered with jumbo gulf prawns, green peas and lemon.
    • King Salmon

      Fresh filet of loch duart salmon, orzo, daily vegetables, lemon dill vermentino sauce.
    • Pork Chop

      Harris ranch double center cut, grand marnier, orange balsamic sauce, daily starch and vegetables.
    • DOLCE:

    • Apple Tart

    • Mango Sorbet

  • Dinner Menu #5

    • STARTERS:

    • Walnut Salad

      Organic spring mix greens, roasted walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette.
    • ENTREES:

    • Gnocchi

      Homemade potato pasta with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts and basil pesto.
    • Pollo Marsala

      Mary's free-range chicken breast with forest mushrooms, marsala wine sauce - served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
    • Branzino

      Jumbo gulf prawns, grilled polenta, diced tomato, lemon beurre blanc sauce and vegetables.
    • Short Ribs

      Braised Neiman Ranch short ribs with vegetable mirepoix, Burgundy wine - served with horseradish mashed potatoes and snap peas.
    • DOLCE:

    • Tiramisu

    • Raspberry Sorbet

    • Chocolate Gelato

  • Dinner Menu #6

    • STARTERS:

    • Mixed Green Salad

      Organic spring mix greens, English cucumber, Roma tomato and citrus vinaigrette.
    • ENTREES:

    • Rigatoni Pasta

      Rigatoni pasta, spicy Italian bulk sauce, mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, marinara.
    • Polio Alla Pro Bono

      Mary's free-range chicken breast with pine nuts, sundried tomato sauce, polenta, daily vegetables.
    • Risotto

      Italian acquerello rice simmered with heirloom beets, fresh goat cheese, green peas.
    • Trout

      Fresh filet of rainbow trout, orzo pasta, lemon caper sauce, daily vegetables.
    • DOLCE:

    • Spumoni

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