Heroic Italian Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Heroic Italian, a wine bar and sandwich haven located in Berkeley, CA. This trendy and upscale spot offers a wide range of options for every palate, including vegan choices. The menu features signature sandwich boxes like the OMG OMG with 8 sandwiches, the must-try Polpette and Genoa options, and the Full Monty for a taste of everything. Additionally, they offer individual servings like Roman Pinsas and salads. Customers rave about the delicious food, with highlights being the OMG sandwich and the pesto pasta. The cozy outdoor seating area with string lights and attentive service add to the charm of this restaurant. If you're looking for a delightful dining experience with hearty portions and flavorful dishes, Heroic Italian is a must-visit spot.
Disposable Utensils
Disposable To-Go Utensils
CA state law. We can only provide disposables upon request
The OMG OMG
8 signature OMG sandwiches.Served halved in a box.
Your Choice
The Favorites
Our most popular sandwichesOMG - Polpette - Genoa - Marinetti (V)Served halved in a box.
The Full Monty
Try all our sandwiches!OMG, Quadronno, Polpette, Chicken Tetrazzini, Genoa, Marinetti (V) , Vegan.Served halved in a box.
The 50/50
4 signature OMG & 4 vegetarian Marinetti sandwiches.Served halved in a box.
The Veg
A meatless option. A mix of Marinetti and Vegan sandwiches.Served halved in a box.
Sandwich Boxes
8 Packs - Individual Servings
8 Lunch Boxes
Your choice of sandwich with a salad and cookie.
8 Sandwiches
Your choice of individually wrapped sandwiches.
8 Salads
Your choice of individually boxed salads.
8 Roman Pinsas
Your choice of our epic Pinsas that use bases from Montesacro Pinsaria mixed with our own unique and fresh ingredients.
8 Cold Drinks
Selection of Italian sodas, Coke, Diet Coke, unsweetened iced tea, & water.
8 Cookies
Baked Daily- Toffee milk chocolate chip cookies from Hot Cookie. YUM!
8 Chips
Selection of kettle cooked chips.
8 Tiramisu
Coffee and zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, and dusted with cocoa powder.
Antipasto Platter (Serves 16-18)
Imported Italian meats like prosciutto, copa, mortadella, spicy salami, and porchetta, with some 2 cheeses. Comes with crostini and a few other tasty bites.
Fresh Pasta Platter (Serves 8-12)
Choose any of our fresh made amazing pastas.
Salad Bowl (Serves 8-12)
Choose from any of our salads which are all made from organic greens, fresh veggies and house made dressings. Served in a large bowl and meant to be shared.
Meatball Platter (24 Pieces)
24 GF Beef Meatballs in a zesty Pomodoro sauce with Crostini
Roasted Artichoke Platter (24 Pieces)
24 roasted artichoke hearts with roasted marinated tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
Mixed Bruschetta (24 Pieces)
Our 2 favorite Bruschetta :1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado, roasted tomato, giardiniera extra virgin olive oil.
Platters and Trays
Sandwiches
OMG
Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, smoked provolone, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house-made giardiniera, yellow mustard, and Italian black truffle infused mayo.Mortadella contains nuts.
Polpette
Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.
Spicy Chicken Parmesan
Crispy Chicken Breast, Mozzarella Cheese, Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese and Some Calabrian Chili Sauce.
BLTAr
5 pieces of crispy bacon, lettuce, artichokes, roasted tomatoes, truffle mayo
Quadronno
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and italian black truffle infused mayo.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce, with smoked provolone.
Genoa
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
Marinetti
Fresh mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
Vegan
Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and peppers, house-made giardiniera & house-made vegan pesto.
Bambino
A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese.Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle infused mayo.
Buongiorno
Breakfast sandwich made with two eggs, Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and our truffle mayo sauce. Choice of 'nduja (spicy sausage), porchetta or Avocado.
Calabrian Shrimp Pinsa
Burrata and Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes and shrimp spiked with sage brown butter, garlic and Calabrian chilis.
Vesuvio Pinsa
Meatball and 'nduja red sauce pinsa with shredded mozzarella, roasted onions and peppers.
Pesto Sauce Pinsa
Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Red Sauce Pinsa
Rich and flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of Calabrian chili, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Pinsa (Roman Pizza)
Fresh Pasta
Pomodoro with Meatballs
Our egg fettuccine with 3 meatballs in our lovely red sauce bursting with basil and tomato flavors... includes garlic, onion and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Calabrian Shrimp Fettuccine
Our fresh egg Fettuccine with our Calabrian garlic shrimp: Tomatoes, lemon, garlic, brown butter sage sauce and a Calabrian kick.
Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccine
Our egg fettuccine with Pomodoro sauce and Chicken Parmesan: tomato, garlic, onion, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Lasagna
Layers of pasta with marinara and bechamel sauces. Choice of pork ragu or wild mushroom.
Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce with smoked provolone and fresh made rotini. With our fresh egg fettuccine
Pesto Fettuccine
Fresh basil and pine nut pesto with our egg fettuccine
Gladiator Salad
Chopped antipasto salad, italianprosciutto, spicy salami, copocollo,porchetta, mortadella, smokedmozzarella, roasted tomatoes, on abed of seasonal greens, with lemonherb vinaigrette.
Mount Etna Salad
Warm roasted farro, cauliflower, zuchinni, and carrots on a bed of seasonal greens, with marinated Gigandes and red wine vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Imported Bufala Mozzarella,Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto,Avocado, Balsamic Glaze on Bed ofSeasonal Greens with white Wine Vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
An updated classic. 6 roasted shrimp, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Salads
Lite Bites
Antipasto Board for 2
Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with warm Olives and our toasted crostini.
Calabrian Garlic Shrimp
6 shrimp roasted in garlicky brown butter with a hint of Calabrian chili Comes with 4 crostini for dipping.
Meatballs (GF)
4 beef meatballs (GF) in tangy pomodoro sauce. Served with 4 pieces of crostini.
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
6 Warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted marinated tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
Bruschetta
Choose 1 or 2 styles:1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado , roasted tomato, giardiniera extra virgin olive oil.3- 'nduja (spicy sausage), Fontal, roasted tomato.
Crostini and Burrata
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
Gigantes - Marinated
Giant white beans marinated in red wine vinegar with green and red peppers.
Olives - Marinated
Castelvetrano & Red Cerignol olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.
Heroic Chili Sauce (4oz Jar)
Calabrian Chilis, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Warm Octopus In Olive Oil Jose Gourmet
This is the iconic dish of Galicia - tender octopus in olive oil, flavored with Spanish paprika. Served with warm crostini.
Warm Sardines in Garlic and Basil Mouettes D'Arvor
We warms these delicate sardines to bring out the flavors. Served with crostini.
Smoked Oysters Ekone Oyster Co
Fresh Willapa Bay oysters are steamed and opened, then brined in small batches. The brined oysters are then placed meticulously on stainless steel racks and smoked using maple chips. Comes with warm crostini.
White Tuna Conservas de Cambados
This Galician white tuna is a unique product, processed fresh using traditional methods and packaged in high quality olive oil. This tuna is marinated to reach optimal flavor, managing to satisfy the most demanding palates. Served with warm crostini.
Tiramisu
Coffee and Zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.
Gelato - Straciatella (8oz cup)
From Berkeley's Passione Gelato we offer a selection of their amazing desserts
Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie from Hot Cookie
We get the dough from the Castro's own Hot Cookie and we bake the cookies fresh each day in house.
Sea Salt Potato Chips
Dirty Kettle Cooked Chips- Original Sea Salt
Jalapeno Potato Chips
Dirty Kettle Cooked Chips- Jalapeo
Salt and Vinegar Chips
Snacks and Desserts
Drinks
Limonata (Lemon) Organic Soda
Lemon Organic Italian Soda
Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange) Organic Soda
Blood Orange Organic Italian Soda
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Coke
Coke
Bottled Water (16oz Can)
Water in can since its better for the environment
Iced Tea - Unsweetened
Iced black tea without suger
Lemonade
Sour sweet sunshine in a glass!
IPA- 16oz Can (Original Pattern)
Rotating IPA - whatever is fresh.
Lager/Pilsner - 16oz Can (Original Pattern)
Lighter style Lager or Pilsner - Rotating selection of German, Italian, Mexican styles.