Riva Cucina Menu

800 Heinz Ave #19, Berkeley, CA 94710
  • Pasta Pairs

    • Pasta & Salad

      $34.00
    • Pasta & Soup

      $29.00
  • Antipasti

    • Zuppa Di Legumi

      Organic assorted bean, pea, lentil & barley soup with onion, celery, carrot, herbs and Parmigiano, EVOO
      $10.00
    • Insalata Di Indivia

      Mixed endive, sautéed bosc pears, Champagne condimento, toasted walnuts, ricotta salata.
      $15.00
    • Antipasto Misto

      Aged Pecorino Toscano, mild coppa, cacciatore salame and salame piccante, marinated olives, house pickled vegetables giardiniera.
      $19.00
    • Insalata Di Bietole

      Organic gold and red beets, Umbrian farro, romaine, chopped egg, lemon condimento, shaved Parmigiano.
      $15.00
    • Insalata Al Melograno

      Organic wild arugula, organic pomegranate arils, red onion, goat cheese, balsamic reduction
      $15.00
    • Fritto Misto

      Fried shrimp, squid and green beans (semolina coated) served with caper, lemon & parsley aioli
      $19.00
  • Primi (Pasta)

    • Tagliatelle Bolognese

      Housemade tagliatelle with traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano.
      $19.00
    • Passatelli Alla Salsiccia

      Parmigiano, egg and breadcrumb pasta sautéed with housemade Italian sausage, butter, sage & cream.
      $19.00
    • Pappardelle Ai Funghi

      Parsley pasta sautéed with mixed mushrooms, thyme, truffle Boschetto cheese.
      $19.00
    • Ravioli Alle Erbette

      Organic rainbow chard, ricotta and Parmigiano ravioli sautéed with butter, sage, tomato sauce, Parmigiano
      $19.00
    • Pasta Nera Al Salmone

      Squid ink tagliolini sautéed with smoked salmon, tomato sauce, cream, red onion and white wine
      $20.00
    • Fettuccine Al Brasato

      Spinach pasta sautéed with slow-braised Wagyu beef shoulder, soffritto, herbs and cabernet, Parmigiano
      $20.00
    • Pappardelle Al Pesto

      Fresh lemon pappardelle with basil and toasted pine-nuts pesto, broccoli, Parmigiano
      $19.00
    • Lasagna Alla Bolognese (2-3 Servings)

      Made in the traditional Bolognese style, our lasagna consists of thin layers of fresh pasta, béchamel and ragù, topped with a fine dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Available hot and ready to eat or cold and ready to heat. *Please allow an extra 30 minutes preparation time if ordering lasagne hot. Please heat lasagna for 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until thoroughly heated.
      $35.00
    • ImpossiBolo

      Housemade tagliatelle with plant-based Bolognese ragú, Parmigiano (available as a vegan or vegetarian dish)
      $19.00
  • Secondi (Braised Meats)

    • Sautéed Broccoli

      Sautéed Broccoli, garlic-infused olive oil, capers
      $8.00
    • Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

      Sauteed Brussels sprouts with garlic infused olive oil, Parmigiano
      $8.00
    • Costine Alla Senape

      Roasted baby back ribs (half rack) marinated with Dijon mustard, herbs, white wine and lemon
      $20.00
    • Garretto Di Agnello

      Slow-braised lamb shank with cabernet, herbs, soffritto
      $27.00
  • Dolci

    • Panna Cotta

      "Cooked cream" served with chocolate shavings.
      $8.00
    • Torta Della Nonna

      Traditional Italian cake with lemon patisserie cream, pine nuts, almonds.
      $8.00
    • Torta Al Cioccolato

      Italian chocolate fondant cake.
      $8.00
    • Mocha Panna Cotta

      "Cooked cream" with cocoa, espresso and chocolate-covered espresso beans topped with bittersweet chocolate shavings.
      $8.00
  • Fresh Pasta Kits

    • Pasta Kit | Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese

      All kits are sold cold and need to be prepared at home. Refrigeration is required if not cooked immediately. Kit includes fresh tagliatelle, traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano, and an instruction card for preparing the pasta. Housemade gluten-free fusilli is available as a substitute.
      $35.00
    • Pasta Kit | Pappardelle Ai Funghi

      All kits are sold cold and need to be prepared at home. Refrigeration is required if not cooked immediately. Kit includes fresh parsley pappardelle sautéed with mixed mushrooms and thyme, truffle Boschetto cheese . An instruction card for preparing the pasta will also be provided. Housemade gluten-free fusilli or vegan gemelli pasta is available as a substitute.
      $35.00
    • Pasta Kit | Passatelli Alla Salsiccia

      All kits are sold cold and need to be prepared at home. Refrigeration is required if not cooked immediately. Kit includes Ferrarese pasta made with Parmigiano, egg and breadcrumbs sautéed with housemade Italian sausage, butter, sage and cream, and an instruction card for preparing the pasta. Housemade gluten-free fusilli is available as a substitute.
      $35.00
  • Chef's Pantry

    • Rosemary-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

      Our extra virgin olive oil is made from a blend of manzanilla, arbosana, arbequina and koroneiki California-grown olives. Slowly infused with rosemary over low heat, this aromatic extra virgin olive oil is best enjoyed with a dash of sea salt for dipping or as a finishing oil for vegetables, grilled meats, pasta and risotto. 375 ml.
      $25.00
    • House-Cured Olives

      Picholine and taggiasca olives marinated in extra virgin olive oil, thyme and garlic. One pint.
      $15.00
    • Giardiniera

      House pickled assorted vegetables in champagne vinegar and bay leaf. One pint.
      $10.00
  • Bevande

    • Limonata

      330ml.
      $3.00
    • Pellegrino

      750 ml.
      $4.00
    • Soft Drinks

      Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 20 oz bottles.
      $3.00
    • Aranciata

      330 ml.
      $3.00
    • Acqua Panna

      500 ml.
      $3.00

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