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Cafe Pro Bono Menu
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Italian
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Bar
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Fine dining
2437 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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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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