ABOUT US

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A family-owned Italian Restaurant in the heart of downtown Hayward. Serving authentic Italian cuisine with a fine wine selection and a wonderful atmosphere.

Acqua e Farina

Bruschetta di Pomodoro

Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olives, extra virgin olive oil.
$4.25
Antipasto della Casa

Variety of appetizers.
$12.25
Caprese Mozzarella

Sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, and feta cheese.
$6.95
Carpaccio

Thin slices of raw beef, capers, mustard, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.
$6.95
Prosciutto

Italian ham with melon.
$7.50
Calamari Fritti

Served with cocktail sauce and spicy aioli.
$9.50
Polenta

Cornmeal fritters baked with mushrooms and Madeira sauce.
$6.75

Zuppa del Giorno!
A.Q.
Minestrone
$5.00
Insalata alla Cesare

Caesar salad in a home-made dressing with croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. (with chicken: $12.95)
$5.50
Insalata Estiva

Chopped tomatoes, onions, arugula, croutons, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
$5.95
Insalata Mista

Mixed greens with Italian home-made dressing.
$5.25
Iceberg Wedge

Iceberg lettuce with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and eggs, in a blue cheese dressing.
$7.25
Insalata con Salmone

Mixed greens with salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, balsamic vinegar, and garnished with fried onions rings.
$16.95

Capellini al Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta with garlic and basil in a fresh tomato sauce.
$12.25
Tortellini alla Panna

Meat tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms, and peas in a cream sauce.
$13.25
Gnocchi della Casa

Potato dumplings in a light tomato cream sauce.
$13.25
Ravioli de Spinaci

Stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a meat sauce.
$13.25
Fettuccine Pesto

Fettuccine pasta with chicken and garlic in a home-made pesto sauce.
$14.25
Risotto con Salsiccia

Risotto with Italian sausage, onions, and mushrooms in a light tomato sauce.
$14.95
Cannelloni al Forno

Veal crepes with marinara sauce, béchamel, and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$14.25
Linguini con Vongole

Linguini pasta with chopped clams and fresh clams in a white wine sauce.
$15.25
Lasagna di Carne

Meat lasagna with tomato sauce, béchamel, and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$13.95
Melanzane del Giorno

Eggplant with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$12.95

Vitello alla Saltimbocca

Veal scallopini with sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, in a Marsala wine.
$18.95
Vitello alla Marsala

Veal scallopini sautéed with mushrooms & Marsala wine sauce.
$18.95
Vitello alla Piccata

Veal scallopini sautéed with lemon, capers, finish with white wine sauce.
$18.95
Pollo alla Parmigiana

Chicken breast lightly breaded and topped with mozzarella cheese in a light marinara sauce.
$17.25
Pollo alla Funghi

Chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce.
$16.95

Bruschetta di Pomodoro

Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
$4.95
Antipasto della Casa

Variety of appetizers.
$14.25
Caprese Mozzarella

Sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, and feta cheese.
$8.25
Carpaccio

Thin slices of raw beef, capers, mustard, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.
$7.95
Funghi Ripieni

Mushrooms stuffed with seafood in a lemon white wine sauce.
$8.95
Prosciutto

Italian ham with melon.
$9.25
Calamari Fritti

Served with cocktail sauce and spicy aioli.
$10.50
Cozze e Vongole

Clams and mussels with garlic, green onions, and fresh tomato, in a white wine sauce.
$10.95
Polenta

Cornmeal fritters baked with mushrooms and Madeira sauce.
$7.95

Zuppa del Giorno!
A.Q.
Minestrone

Fresh vegetable soup.
$5.50
Insalata alla Cesare

Caesar salad in a home-made dressing with croutons and shaved parmesan cheese.
$6.25
Insalata Estiva

Arugula with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onions, basil, and croutons tossed in a home-made Italian dressing.
$6.50
Insalata Mista

Mixed greens with home-made Italian dressing.
$5.75
Insalata di Spinaci

Spinach with pine nuts and pancetta in a Brandy dressing.
$6.25
Iceberg Wedge

Iceberg lettuce with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and eggs, in a blue cheese dressing.
$7.75
Insalata di Arugula

Arugula tossed with fennel, beets, shaved parmesan cheese, caramelized walnuts, cherry tomatoes, and a home-made balsamic vinegar dressing.
$7.50

Capellini al Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta with garlic and basil in a fresh tomato sauce.
$13.95
Tortellini alla Panna

Meat tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms, and peas in a cream sauce.
$14.95
Gnocchi della Casa

Potato dumplings in a light tomato cream sauce.
$14.95
Ravioli de Spinaci

Home-made Ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese in a meat sauce.
$14.95
Fettuccine Pesto

Fettuccine pasta with chicken and garlic in a home-made pesto sauce.
$15.25
Risotto del Monte

Risotto with chicken, mushrooms, red onions, and peas in a light tomato sauce.
$16.50
Fettuccine Gamberetti

Fettuccine pasta sautéed with shrimp, garlic, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a cream sauce.
$17.50
Penne alla Salsiccia

Penne pasta with Italian sausage, red onions, mushrooms, and arugula in a marinara sauce, topped with ricotta cheese.
$15.95
Cannelloni al Forno

Veal crepes with marinara sauce and béchamel, topped with mozzarella cheese.
$15.50
Linguini con Vongole

Linguini pasta with fresh clams and chopped clams in a white wine sauce.
$16.95
Lasagna di Carne

Meat lasagna with tomato sauce and béchamel, topped with mozzarella cheese.
$14.75
Melanzane del Giorno

Eggplant with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$13.95

Speciale del Giorno!
A.Q.
Porterhouse Steak (22 oz)

Marinated with rosemary and garlic.
$38.95
New York Steak (12 oz)

Grilled to your taste.
$28.50
Vitello alla Saltimbocca

Veal scallopini with sage, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a Marsala wine sauce.
$20.50
Vitello alla Marsala

Veal scallopini sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.
$20.50
Pollo alla Parmigiana

Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella cheese, and finished in a light marinara sauce.
$18.50
Pollo alla Piccata

Chicken breast with capers, in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
$17.25
Pollo alla Funghi

Chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce.
$17.25
Pollo Carciofi

Chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes with Marsala sauce.
$17.25

Mediterranean Hurricane

Patron Silver, Passion Fruit & fresh Juice.
$11.00
The Regiment Rose

Hendricks Gin,Raspberry Liqueur & Sparkling Rose.
$12.00
Cactus Pear Margarita

Sauza Hornitos, Cactus Juice, Orange Combier & Fresh Juices.
$10.00
The Sidecard

Remy Martin vsop, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice & Sugar Rim.
$11.00
La Lupa Romana

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum,Ginger Liqueur & Fresh Citrus Juices.
$11.00
Passione Arrabbiata

St. George Green Chile Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice & Passion Fruit Puree.
$11.00
The Jet Stream

Hanger One Vodka, Fresh Strawberry,Orange & Mint.
$11.00
The Pioneer

Woodford Reserve, Peach Liqueur & Fresh Lemon Juice.
$11.00
La Diva

Hendricks Gin, Fresh Mint & Lime Juice With Sugar Rim.
$11.00

2014 BR Cohn Silver Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast)
$40.00
2014 Leese - Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
$28.00
2014 Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
$32.00
2014 Sky Fall Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Wa)
$28.00
2011 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
$68.00
2014 Stag's Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
$74.00
2013 Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon ( lodi )
$76.00
2013 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
$98.00
2014 Fiore Sangiovese (Calistoga, Napa Valley)
$42.00
2014 Old Vine Sobon Estate Zinfandel (Amador)
$29.00
2015 Predator Old Vine Zinfandel ( Lodi )
$28.00
2015 Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel (Contra Costa County)
$30.00
2015 Dry Creek Zinfandel (Sonoma)
$34.00
2012 Raymond Reserve Merlot ( Napa Valley )
$44.00
2013 Gainey Merlot ( Santa Barbara )
$28.00
2014 La Storia Merlot (Alexander Valley)
$34.00
2014 Emmolo Merlot (Napa Valley)
$68.00
2012 North Star Merlot (Columbia Valley)
$44.00
2012 Clos DU Bois Marlestone (Alexander Valley)
$48.00
2013 Midnight Reserve (meritage ) ( Lodi )
$36.00
2013 Stags Leap Petite Syrah (Napa Valley)
$56.00
2013 Qupe Syrah (Central Coast)
$32.00
2014 J. Lohr Syrah (Paso Robles)
$28.00
2014 Calista Pinot Noir (Coast Range)
$48.00
2013 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir (Sta Rita Hills)
$98.00
2014 Au Bon Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara)
$36.00
2014 Educated Guess Pinot Noir (Carneros)
$34.00
2015 Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir (Monterey Country )
$68.00
2014 Red Schooner (Malbec)
$68.00$%8.00

2014 Barbera D’Alba Marchesi (Piemonte)
$32.00
2014 Barbera D’Alba Piuo Cesare (Piemonte)
$36.00
2011 Nebbiolo Nino Negri Quadrio (Piemonte)
$34.00
2012 Barbaresco Gemma (Piemonte)
$56.00
2012 Dolcetto Abbona Papa Celso (Piemonte)
$42.00
2014 Sangiovese Rocca (Piedmont)
$26.00
2011 Gattinara Travaglini (Piedmont)
$48.00
2010 Barolo Gemma (Piedmonte)
$68.00
2010 Barolo Marchesi (Piedmonte)
$70.00
2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santa Cat. (Tuscany)
$58.00
2011 Montefalco Rosso Le Cimate (Umbria)
$32.00
2011 Mosaico Casa Di Terra Bolgheri (Tuscany)
$76.00
2014 Rosso Di Montalcino Val Di Suga (Tuscany)
$36.00
2013 Rosso di Montalcino Col D'Orcia (Tuscany)
$32.00
2012 Moreccio Bolgheri (Tuscany)
$36.00
2010 Brunello Di Montacino Altesino (Tuscany)
$98.00
2010 Brunello Di Montalcino Le Chiuse (Tuscany)
$96.00
2010 Brunello Di Montalcino Barbi (Tuscany)
$92.00
2014 Guado la Tasso Il Bruciato (Tuscany)
$46.00
2013 Chianti Riserva Frescobaldi Nipozzano (Tuscany)
$30.00
2013 Chianti Classico Lamole Di Lamole (Tuscany)
$32.00
2012 Chianti Classico Querciabella (Tuscany)
$44.00
2015 Chianti Castello Trebbio (Tuscany)
$28.00
2012 Chianti Classico Riserva La Selvanella (Tuscany)
$42.00
2012 Chianti Riserva Ruffino Ducale (Tuscany)
$46.00
2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antino (Tuscany)
$64.00
2014 Chianti Bellagio (half bottle)
$18.00
2012 Sangiovese Belnero Banfi (Tuscany)
$38.00
2009 Valpolicella Dal Forno (Veneto)
$98.00
2011 Amarone Della Valpolicella Allegrini (Veneto)
$98.00
2013 Amarone Sartori (Veneto)
$85.00
2011 Masi D Verona Brolo Canpofiorin (Veneto)
$36.00
2011 Pinot Nero Frescobaldi Pomino (Veneto)
$46.00
2014 Pinot Noir Sartori (Veneto)
$26.00
2010 Sagrantino Di Montefalco (Umbria)
$66.00
2014 Aglianico I Nobili (Campania)
$28.00
2014 Primitivo Castello Monaci (Salento)
$26.00
2013 Syrah Cusumano (Sicily)
$29.00
2015 Nero d'Avola Rapitala (Sicily)
$28.00
2010 Nero d'Avola/Sangiovese (Sicily)
$28.00

2004 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Canalicchio
$140.00
2010 Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione
$136.00
2010 Brunello di Montalcino Castello Banfi
$128.00
2011 Brunello di Montalcino Gaja Riserva
$136.00
2009 Barolo Gaja Dagromis
$120.00
2011 Gaja Ca Marcanda Magari
$128.00
2012 Luce Rosso Toscano
$145.00
2012 Sassicaia Bolgheri
$320.00
2011 Solaia Antinori
$320.00
2013 Tenuta Dell'Ornellalia Masseto
$720.00
2013 Ornellaia " La Serre Nuove "
$120.00
2013 Ornellaia Superiore
$280.00
2012 Tignanello Antinori
$140.00
2008 Amarone Dal Forno
$480.00
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Dominus
$200.00
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Dominus
$220.00
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Dominus
$260.00
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Trefethen Halo
$240.00
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M Martini Lot 1
$240.00
2011 Opus One
$380.00
2013 Opus One
$300.00
2011 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
$220.00
2012 Quintessa Rutherford
$198.00
2013 Justin Isosceles
$110.00
2008 Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Bordeaux
$360.00
2011 Reserve de la Comtesse Pauillac Bordeaux
$100.00

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ABOUT US

Antipasti

Bruschetta di Pomodoro

Antipasto della Casa

Caprese Mozzarella

Carpaccio

Prosciutto

Calamari Fritti

Polenta

Zuppe e Insalate

Zuppa del Giorno!

Minestrone

Insalata alla Cesare

Insalata Estiva

Insalata Mista

Iceberg Wedge

Insalata con Salmone

Panini

Panino con Polpette

Panino di Pollo

Pastas

Capellini al Pomodoro

Tortellini alla Panna

Gnocchi della Casa

Ravioli de Spinaci

Fettuccine Pesto

Risotto con Salsiccia

Cannelloni al Forno

Linguini con Vongole

Lasagna di Carne

Melanzane del Giorno

Carne e Pollo

Vitello alla Saltimbocca

Vitello alla Marsala

Vitello alla Piccata

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Pollo alla Funghi

Pesce

Calamari Piccata

Salmone alla Griglia

Gamberoni Scampi