Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar, where Italian flavors meet a vibrant brunch atmosphere. Nestled in Oakland, this women-owned gem offers a delightful menu that emphasizes both classic and contemporary dishes, catering to varied palates, including a rich selection of vegan and vegetarian options.
Start your day with sumptuous breakfast items that embrace traditional Italian influences, or indulge in hearty brunch favorites that satisfy every craving. The inviting wine bar enhances your dining experience, offering curated selections that perfectly complement your meal.
- Highlights:
- Welcoming outdoor seating for relaxed dining
- Accessibility features like ADA-compliant restrooms and Braille menus
- Casual environment ideal for families and groups
With its excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Bellanico is not just a meal; it’s an experience to savor!
Cicchetti
Fried Green Olives, Smoked Paprika
Broccoli Romanesco Fritters, Lemon Caper Aglioli
Black Rice Suppli Al Telefono, Smoked Tomato Jam
Smoked King Salmon Cannoli, Trout Roe, Horseradish, Sumac
Duck Liver Pate, Red Onion Jam, Cocoa Nibs
Mondeghili, Florentine Meatballs, Salsa Verde
Potato Leek Soup, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fried Squash Blossoms
butter bean arugula puree, zucchini, oven dried sungolds corn, heirloom tomato vinaigrette
Caesar Grilled Hearts Of Romaine
white anchovy, hard cooked egg, grana, croutons, fried lemon, red wine vinaigrette
Organic Farro Salad
Baby beets, baby kale, toasted almonds, sherry vinaigrette
Seared Pork Belly, Chick Pea Tomato Ragu, Arugula, Grilled Fennel, Fennel Oil
Bruschetta
Roasted garlic cloves, heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, basil, extra virgin oilve oil
Burrata
Heirloom tomato, grilled peach, pickled onions, micro basil, grana rusks
Salumi Artigianali, Duck Liver Pate, Bresaola, Salumi Toscana, Soppressata, Red Onion Jam, Caperberries, Pickled Vegetables, Bruschetta
Little Gems
Organic little gem lettuce, grilled peach, pickled onion, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, dijon vinaigrette
Antipasti
Primi
Swiss Chard Malfatti
browned butter, sage, grana Padano
Casunzei Beet Ricotta Ravioli
butter sauce, poppy seeds, grana Padano
Spaghetti Bolognese
slow cooked beef, pork, tomato, red wine, soffritto, milk, grana Padano
Potato Gnocchi
Roasted garlic cloves, heirloom tomatoes, oven dried sungolds, basil, extra virgin oilve oil
Casarecce Pasta
Slow braised lamb sugo, broccoli rabe, cipollini, shaved pecorino romano
Rabbit Casoncelli Ravioli
Rabbit filling, house made pancetta, battuto, brown butter, shaved grana padano
Tagliolini Pepati, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Bacon, Jalapenos, Bacon, Garlic, Butter, Grana Padano, Arugula
Kids Pasta 12 Under, Tagliolini Or Radiatori Pasta, Choice Of Tomato, Butter Or Cream
Risotto
Roasted zucchini, onions, white wine, butter, grana Padano, goat cheese panna cotta, toasted hazelnuts
Grilled Bavette Steak
Broccoli di Ciccio, roasted corn, grilled red onion, turnips, sunchoke chips, salsa verde
Brined Grilled Pork Chop
Sicilian eggplant caponata, frisee, grilled apple, pork jus
Grilled Swordfish
Grilled swordfish, pancetta, fennel, amarosa fingerling potato, grilled red onion, frisee, almond romesco
Roasted Marys Chicken Breast
Broccoli rabe, cipollini, butter beans, preserved lemon, jus
Liberty Duck
Duck breast, duck leg confit, baby kale, sweet onions, gorgonzola black rice, duck jus
Secondi
Contorni
Butter Beans
Cipollini, broccoli rabe, butter
Black Rice
Black rice risotto, gorgonzola
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
parsley, garlic, olive oil
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
Grilled Escarole, Sea Salt, Lemon
Roasted Marble Potatoes
Broccoli Di Ciccio
garlic, grilled red onions
Dolcini Sampler
goat cheese cheesecake, chocolate cookie sandwich pistachio gelato , olive oil squash torta, bomboloni
Olive Oil Squash Torta
caramel sauce, coffee gelato
Laura Chenel Goat Cheesecake
pistachio brittle, strawberries, huckleberries, saba
Bomboloni, Florentine Doughnuts, Sage Custard, Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle
Italian wet nuts, rosemary, whipped cream
Sgroppino, Lemon Sorbetto, Vanilla Gelato, Prosecco, Strawberries, Almond Cookie
Affogato, Choice Of Gelato Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Espresso
CantucciDitti Di Mandorle, Chocolate Brownie, Biscotti Do Mosai
Dolce
Brunch
Chilaquiles Verdes
Corn chips, onion, soft scramble eggs, tomatillo salsa, black beans, tortilla
Chorizo Scrambled Eggs
Cipollini, pork chorizo, soft scramble eggs, black beans, tortillas
French Toast
Country bread, whipped mascarpone, fresh berries, maple syrup
Sweet Corn Scrambled Eggs
Cipollini, roasted corn, soft scramble eggs, marble potatoes, country bread, Choice of Smoked Bacon or Italian Sausage
Italian Sausage, Eggs Polenta
Two fried eggs, Italian sausage, creamy polenta, grilled red onion, pork jus, country bread
Eggs Florentine
Two poached eggs, cavolo nero, garlic, country bread, marble potatoes, hollandaise
Pancetta Heirloom Tomato Poach
Two poached eggs, pancetta, heirloom tomatoes, grilled red onion, country bread, marble potatoes, hollandaise
Smoked King Salmon Scrambled Eggs
House smoked King salmon, soft scramble eggs, cipollini, shaved brussels sprouts, marble potatoes, country bread
Frittata
Asparagus, sweet pea, goat cheese frittata, little gem salad, country bread
Duck Confit Hash
Two poached eggs, duck confit, shallots, fingerling potato, turnips, fennel, salsa verde
Spaghetti Carbonara
Eggs sauce, pancetta, wild arugula, black pepper, grana cheese