C'era Una Volta

1332 Park St, Alameda CA 94501 ceraunavolta.us (510) 769-4828

Cuisines and Dishes at C'era Una Volta:

Italian

Menu for C'era Una Volta

Sunday Lunch - Antipasti Terra & Mare

Piatto Freddo Misto $9.00 - $14.00
a traditional mix of italian sliced meats & cheeses, marinated roasted vegetables.
Bresaola $8.00 - $13.00
thinly sliced cured beef, topped with mixed greens, mustard sauce & shavings of parmigiano.
Brie Gratinato $7.00 - $12.00
baked baby brie on a balsamic marinated portobello mushroom cap on a bed of mixed greens.
Carpaccio Di Salmone $8.00 - $13.00
thinly sliced smoked salmon filet dressed with lemon juice on a bed of mixed greens.
Cozze Alla Ghiotta $5.00 - $10.00
sauteed mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Gamberoni Alla Corsara $6.00 - $12.00
shrimp sauteed with wine & herbs.

Sunday Lunch - Crespelle Salate

Alla "De Cocco" $9.25
chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato & pesto.
Alla Livornese $9.25
prosciutto crudo, mozzarella & basil.
Alla Montanara $8.75
prosciutto cotto and provolone cheese.
Alla Portolana $10.25
bits of fish filet in a tomato sauce with herbs & diced potato.
All' Ortolana $9.25
filled with mozzarella, zucchini, bell pepper, celery, carrots, peas & onion topped with creamy besciamella sauce. add pancetta $2.00.

Sunday Lunch - Zuppa E Insalate Speciali

Zuppa Del Giorno $4.75
vegetarian soup of the day.
Insalata Del' Orto $4.75
side salad of mixed greens with garden vegetables, olives and vinaigrette.
Macedonia Di Frutta $4.75
side salad of seasonal fruits.
Romanzola $7.75
romaine & gorgonzola tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and topped with tomato and walnuts.
Insalata Di Spinaci $7.75
baby spinach tossed with caramelized onions in a balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and goat cheese.
Roman Coins $7.75
red & golden beet coins glistening with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Ave Cesare $7.75
romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing and topped with croutons and anchovies.
Ave Cesare Speciale $13.25 - $15.25
traditional caesar salad topped with herbed chicken breast, sauteed shrimp, rib eye steak.
Tonno $9.25
mixed greens, olive oil cured sicilian tuna, tomato, olives, spring onion & capers.
Mediterranea $8.25
romaine lettuce tossed in lemon vinaigrette, with goat cheese, tomatoes, olives & fresh basil.
Mediterranea Con Pollo $13.75
grilled chicken breast added to mediterranea.
Tricolore Con Gamberoni $14.75
"three colors" insalata with sauteed shrimp, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, olive oil & basil.

Sunday Lunch - Burgers

Americano $9.75
lettuce & tomato.
Californiano $11.75
avocado added.
Pizzaiola $10.75
pizza sauce & mozzarella.
Alla Lucchese $11.75
with marinated portobello mushroom.

Sunday Lunch - Panini

Marco Pollo $9.25
chicken breast & portobello.
Salmone $9.25
smoked salmon garnished with lemon & capers on a buttered roll.
Campagnolo $9.25
prosciutto cotto stacked with roasted bell pepper & provolone dressed with lettuce & mayonnaise.
Rustico $8.50
balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, lettuce & mayonnaise.

Sunday Lunch - Caprese

Traditional $7.00
alternating layers of mozzarella & tomato.
Californiana $8.00
traditional with the addition of avocado.
Alla Norma $8.00
mozzarella, tomato & marinated eggplant.
Di Pisa $13.00
all-in-one this one might lean a little.

Sunday Lunch - Pasta

Farfalle Al Salmone $14.00
butterfly pasta with smoked salmon in a creamy sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Toscana $12.00
potato pasta dumpling with gorgonzola cheese sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Senese $13.00
potato pasta dumpling with chianti meat sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Ligure $12.00
pasta dumpling with walnut pesto sauce.
Ravioli Di Spinaci $13.00
spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli with pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli Del Mare $15.00
seafood filled ravioli with lobster cream sauce chef's choice of lobster, salmon or crab.
Spaghetti All' Amatriciana $14.00
spicy tomato sauce with diced pancetta.
Spaghetti Al' Tonno $14.00
spicy tomato sauce with sicilian tuna.
Penne Ai Funghi $14.00
penne pasta in a robust shiitake mushroom cream sauce.
Risotto Ai Funghi $14.00
a savory rice dish with shiitake mushrooms.

Sunday Lunch - Speciali Del Brunch

Crespella Classica $5.75
with butter, lemon and powdered sugar.
Crespella Marmellata $6.25
filled with jam, simple to exotic - ask for today's flavor choices.
Crespella D'Alba $6.75
filled with chocolate hazelnut spread the famous gianduja we know as "nutella" add banana & toasted walnut for $2.
Crespella Cannoli $8.25
crepe filled with cannoli spread sweetened ricotta cheese with raisins, toasted walnuts and chocolate chips.

Sunday Lunch - Piatti Speciali

Petti Di Pollo Alla Milanese $15.00
tenderized chicken breast, breaded and pan sauteed, finished with lemon & capers.
Vitello Alla Milanese $15.00
tenderized veal cutlet, breaded and pan sauteed, finished with lemon & capers.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $15.00
layers of eggplant, mozzarella, and our house pomodoro sauce with walnut pesto.
Porchetto Toscana $17.00
pork Loin roasted with tuscan herbs.
Tagliata Di Manzo $19.00
six-ounce rib eye steak with mushrooms & herbs.
Filetto Di Salmone $19.00
salmon filet dressed with olive oil & herbs.

Sunday Lunch - Kids' Menu

Spaghetti $6.00 - $7.50
bowl. butter & cheese or tomato sauce & cheese with meat sauce.
Pizzetta $6.00
chewy cheese pizza.
Mini Burger & Thick Cut Fries $6.00
Chicken Tenders & Mashed Potatoes $7.50

Weekday Lunch - Antipasti

Cozze Alla Ghiotta $9.50
sauteed green mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Piatto Freddo Misto $14.00
assorted meats and cheeses, plus marinated italian vegetables.
Caprese
fresh mozzarella & tomatoes with basil & olive oil .

Weekday Lunch - Zuppa e Insalata

Vegetarian Soup Of The Day $4.75 - $6.75
fresh daily, served alone, or with a side salad.
Tonno $9.25
baby greens, sicilian tuna, olive oil, tomato, olives, spring onions & capers, add grilled chicken or sauteed shrimp to any of our specialty salads below for just $5.00.
Spinaci $8.75
a favorite! spinach, goat cheese, walnuts, sauteed red onions and a warm balsamic vinaigrette.
Tricolore $9.75
a tribute to the Italian colors! baby greens, fresh mozzarella, avocado, tomato and fresh basil.
Ave Cesare $8.25
hail ceasar leafy romaine dressed with extra virgin olive oil, anchovies and aged parmigiano.
Mediterranea $8.75
romaine lettuce tossed with olives, diced tomato & goat cheese, dressed with lemon vinaigrette and fresh basil.

Weekday Lunch - Pasta

Farfalle Al Salmone $13.50
butterfly pasta with smoked salmon in a cream sauce.
Ravioli Di Spinaci $11.50
spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli with pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli Del Mare $12.00
ravioli with chef's choice of seafood filling (lobster, crab or salmon) with lobster cream sauce.
Pasta Speciale $11.50
spaghetti, rigatoni, gnocchi, with your choice of sauce, chianti meat sauce, gorgonzola cheese, walnut pesto sauce, mushroom cream sauce, pomodoro sauce with walnut pesto.

Weekday Lunch - Savory Crepes - Salate

Crespella Alla "De Cocco" $9.25
herbed chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto.
Crespella Alla Livornese $8.75
prosciutto crudo, mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil.
Crespella Alla Portolana $9.75
fish filet with herbs, dice potato and tomato sauce.
Crespella All'ortolana $8.75
sauteed vegetable filling with mozzarella, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, celery, caroot & peas, topped with besciamella sauce. add pancetta for $2.00 more.

Weekday Lunch - Panini

Italian Style Gourmet Sandwiches
served warm & toasty on a roll, with a side salad.

Weekday Lunch - Svizzera

Pizzaiola $9.75
with pomodoro & mozzarella.
Alla Lucchese $11.75
with marinated portobello mushroom.
Californiano $11.75
with avocado, lettuce, tomato.

Weekday Lunch - Vegerarian

Rustico $7.75
roasted portobello mushroom with herb vinaigrette.
Napoletano $8.75
mozzarella, tomato, basil and capers, seasoned with olive oil and green salt.
Fantastico $8.75
mozzarella, artichokes & roasted bell peppers on a roll, with artichoke spread.

Weekday Lunch - L'una Luncha

Tagliata Di Manzo $13.50
grilled rib eye steak topped with mushrooms.
Porchetto Toscano $11.50
grilled pork loin prepared with a tuscan herb rub.
Salsicce e Peperoni $11.50
mild italian sausage link with a bell pepper medley.
Gamberoni Alla Corsara $11.50
tasty large shrimp pan sauteed to perfection.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $11.50
delicate slices of eggplant, layered with italian cheeses, pesto and a light pomodoro sauce.
Pesce Del Giorno
always fresh ask for today's choice.

Weekday Lunch - Seafood

Salmone $8.75
smoked salmon spritzed with lemon & sprinkled with capers, served on a buttered roll.
Tonnatello $9.25
sicilian tuna cured in olive oil, topped with tomato, capers, lettuce and mayonnaise.

Weekday Lunch - Meat Lover

Porchetto $8.75
seasoned, roasted pork tenderloin sliced thin, topped with marinated onions, lettuce and mustard.
Marco Pollo $9.25
tender grilled chicken breast & portobello mushroom, dressed with mayonnaise.
Calabrese $8.75
mild Italian sausage, provolone, roasted bell pepper, and lettuce, with mustard.
Contadino $8.75
traditional prosciutto crudo and with marinated eggplant, provolone cheese and our own salsa verde.
Campagnolo $8.75
prosciutto cotto or salame, roasted bell pepper and provolone, topped with lettuce and mustard.

Weekday Lunch - Omelets

Frittata Della Nonna $6.75
pan fried potatoes in a plain omelet.
Frittata Della Nonna "Superiore" $8.75
nonna plus zucchini, onion & provolone.
Pastore $8.75
prosciutto cotto omelet with provolone cheese.
Caprina $7.75
spinach omelet with goat cheese.
Funghi $8.75
shiitake mushroom omelet with provolone cheese.
Side Of Potatoes With Pancetta $4.00

Weekday Lunch - Light Appetite

Light Appetite

Weekday Lunch - Kids Only

Spaghetti Bowl $6.00
simply yummy, butter & cheese or tomato sauce & cheese.
Pizzetta $6.00
chewy cheese pizza.
Mini Burger & Thick Cut Fries $6.00
Chicken Tenders & Mashed Potatoes $7.50

Weekday Lunch - Waffles With Maple Syrup

Plain Or Walnut $4.50 - $5.50
add nutella, banana or fruit / fresh whipped cream, $1.50 / $0.50.

Weekday Lunch - Sweet Crepes - Dolce

Crespella Classica $5.25
basic crepe with butter, lemon and powdered sugar.
Crespella Marmellata $5.75
simple to exotic jams. ask for today's flavor choices.
Crespella D'Alba $6.25
the famous gianduja we know as "nutella" add banana & toasted walnuts for $2.00.
Crespella Cannoli $8.25
sweetened ricotta cheese with raisins, toasted walnuts and chocolate chips.

Weekday Lunch - Incredible Dessert

Torta Di Mele $5.00
delicious torte with glazed apple slices; buttery with light fruit flavor.
Affogato Al Caffe $5.00
vaniglia gelato "drowning" in espresso.
Ricotta Cheesecake $5.00
delicately textured italian cheesecake with a hint of natural orange oil.
Torta Della Nonna $5.00
hazelnut short pastry with a filling of pastry cream with a hint of lemon.
Gelato $5.00
al'amarena - wild cherry, cioccolato, vaniglia, zabaglione, hazelnut.

Weekday Lunch - Espresso - Coffee - Etc

Espresso $1.50 - $2.00
Cappuccino $2.50 - $3.00
Macchiato $1.75 - $2.25
Espresso Con Panna $2.00 - $2.50
Mocha $3.25 - $3.75
Caffe Latte $3.25 - $3.75
Caffe Americano $2.00 - $2.50
Regular Coffee $2.00
Decaffeinated Coffee $2.00
Cioccolata $3.75
Flavor Shot Or Whipped Cream $0.50
Fine Teas By Harney & Sons $2.00

Weekday Lunch - Fresh Drinks

San Pellegrino Sodas $3.00
aranciata, limonata, chinotto.
Sweet Dreams $5.00
aranciata or limonata floated over gelato.
Iced Tea $2.00
plain brewed, add fruit juice for $1.00.
International Sodas $2.00
coke, diet coke, sprite.
San Benedetto Spring Water Tea $3.00
peach or lemon.
Fresh Juice $2.00 - $3.00
orange, peach, guava, mango, apricot, cranberry, lemonade.
Sparkling Mineral Water $5.00
litre size.
Torani Italian Sodas $3.00
ask for today's favorites, house specialty, sweet tart, mandarine orange and fresh lime juice.

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May 16 2012

Helen E. via Yelp

I had a lot of fun there the other night. The food was tasty and the portions were generous. They have a nice wine selection. Save room for dessert (if you...read more
May 14 2012

Pb J. via Yelp

I came here last night for a Mother's Day celebration. It was a wonderful experience especially since we were seated upstairs in a quiet, private corner...read more
May 13 2012

Carol C. via Yelp

For Mother's Day, my daughter and husband brought me here for lunch - mmm, it's Italiano and what a treat on this special day. Reservations at 12:45 pm -...read more
Feb 18 2008

DeCoux via Citysearch

Wow. This place comes highly recommended by me for so many different reasons. Step inside these doors and you will immediately b...read more
Nov 07 2007

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I just found this site, so I haven't posted much, but this is definitely the first restaurant that I need to review because it is ...read more
May 25 2007

cielgoddes via Citysearch

When looking for a place on Park Street to have dinner before heading to a play, my boyfriend and I stopped into C'era Una Volta l...read more

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