Benvenuti Ristorante Menu
Welcome to Benvenuti Ristorante, a charming haven for lovers of Italian cuisine nestled in Walnut Creek, CA. This delightful establishment offers a diverse menu that beautifully caters to all palates, featuring a range of vegan and vegetarian options alongside classic Italian dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a casual dinner or an intimate dessert, this restaurant shines during prime dining hours, especially on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Benvenuti Ristorante exudes a romantic and classy ambiance, perfect for a fantastic evening out. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers delightful outdoor seating, including heated and covered areas to enjoy al fresco dining year-round. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they provide compostable containers for takeout and delivery. Their extensive cocktail and wine selection is complemented by happy hour specials, making it an ideal spot for gatherings, family outings, or even a special night out dancing.
Homemade Desserts
Tiramisu
Lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, chocolate shavings
Lemon Chiffon Cake
Light airy cake, fresh lemon curd, whip cream
Vanilla Cheesecake
Cream cheese, vanilla, raspberries, graham crust
Cannolis
Crisp cookie shell, sweetened ricotta cheese, chocolate chips
Chocolate Brownie
Rich dark chocolate brownie, vanilla bean gelato, whip cream
Panettone Bread Pudding
Italian panettone, raisins, candied oranges, vanilla gelato
Biscotti
Gelato And Sorbet
Affogato
Vanilla gelato with espresso, chocolate espresso beans
Espresso Martini
Hanger one vodka, espresso, baileys, chocolate godiva
Garlic Bread
Toasted ciabatta, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, olive oil
Carciofi
Grilled whole castroville artichoke, lemon, thyme, pesto
Roasted Cauliflower
Herbs, spices, parmigiano reggiano, toasted hazelnuts
Polpette
Grass fed beef meatballs, tomatoes, basil, parmigiano reggiano
Burrata
Cherry tomatoes, radish, picholine olives, basil, olive oil
Calamari Friiti
Monterey baby squid, calabrian chili aioli
Vongole
Manila clams, garlic, pinot grigio, fresh herbs, toasted ciabatta
Fagottini
Grilled eggplant filled with ricotta, mozzarella, marinara
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced filet of beef, rucola, capers, mustard, parmigiana
Cheese Gnocchi
Baked potato dumplings, gorgonzola, parmigiano, cream
Soup
Antipasti
Insalate
Mista
Organic greens, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette, walnuts
Cesare
Hearts of roamine, lemon, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmigiano reggiano
Angela
Organic greens, fuji apples, gorgonzola, caramelized pecans, honey vinaigrette
Roasted Beets
Goat cheese, frisee, roasted walnuts, berries, sherry vinaigrette
Lasagna
Pasta layered, meat sauce, bechamel, mozzarella, basil
Papardelle Al Ragu
Hand cut ribbon pasta, beef meatballs, meat sauce, basil
Manicotta
Pasta tubes filled with swiss chard, ricotta mozzarella over tomato sauce
Ravioli Fomaggio
Filled with gorgonzola, ricotta, parmigiano in mushroom cream
Gnocchi Pesto
Potato dumplings, snap peas, ricotta, pesto cream
Linguini Vongole
Manila clams, garlic, herbs, chardonnay butter sauce
Casarecce Walnut
Tubed pasta, crimini mushrooms, roasted walnut cream sauce
Fettuccine Pescatora
Manila clams, gulf prawns, cod, pinot grigio light tomato sauce
Melenzana Ripiena
Grilled eggplant filled ground veal, italian sweet sausage, potatoes, pine nuts, on casarecce pasta, tomato sauce
Quinoa
Gluten free pasta, english peas, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, fontina cream
Primi
Secondi
Pollo Marsala
Marys free range chicken breast, mushrooms, florio marsala, terragon, vegetables, polenta
Sogliola
Pan roasted petrale sole, lemon, butter, cauliflower, zucchini, orzo pasta
Salmone
Seared filet of salmon, dill cream, orzo, swiss chard, braised leeks
Vitella Piccata
Grass fed veal, lemon, veal au jus, garlic potatoes puree, vegetables
Vitella Romana
Grass fed veal, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, sherry wine, polenta, vegetables
Costoletta Di Maiale
Berkshire pork chop, apple chutney, garlic potatoes puree
Bistecca
Grilled niman ranch grass fed ny steak, portabellini mushrooms, roasted potatoes
Sals Limonata
Vodka infused sicilian blood orange, meyers lemon, passion fruit liquor
The Cucumber
Cucumber vodka, elderflower, cucumber, lime, mint
Falll Spice Pear
Pear vodka. St. George pear liqueur, pear and ginger syrup, lemon
Lavender Lemon Drop
Titos vodka, honey lavender syrup, lemon
Gin Jam
Hendricks gin, elderflower, loganberry jam, lemon
Moscow Mule
Kettle vodka, ginger beer, lime, ice
Zenzero
Whiskey, ginger, agave, lemon, orange bitters, ice
Walnuts Creek Old Fashion
Knob creek bourbon, walnuts bitters, simple syrup, ice
Benvenutis Manhattan
Woodford bourbon, carpano antica vermouth, orange bitters
Handcrafted Cocktails
White Wines By The Glass
Prosecco
Lamarca, italian bright, crisp
Moscato
Ruffino dasti, piedmont, italia, docg sweet, floral
Rose
Whispering angel, chateau d esclans, france fresh strawberry, floral
Riesling
Kung fu girl, ancient lakes, washington peach, green apples
Rare White Blend
Hudson white study, napa bright, clean, tropical, balance
Sauv Blanc
St. Supery, napa valley smooth, orange citrus
Carricante
Antichi vinai petra lava, etna sicilia, italia doc citrus, soft mineral
Pinot Grigio
St. Michaeleppan, alto adige, italia doc crisp, lemon, green apples
Pinot Noir
Davis bynum janes vineyard, russian river rich, fruit forward
Nerello
Antichi vinai petra lava, sicilia, italia doc spices, soft earthy
Nero Davola
Adesso, terre siciliane, italia ripe fruit, currants, soft tannins
Super Tuscan
Tenuta le colonne, bolgheri, toscana,italia doc black berries, vanilla
Bardolino
Cesari essere, veneto, italia doc very soft, dark berries
Chianti
Tenuta artimino, toscana, italia, docg balanced, cherries
Merlot
The velvet devil, columbia valley washington rich, dark fruit
Meritage
Robert hall meritage, paso robles bold, berries
Rare Red Blend
Freakshow michael david winery, lodi velvety, dark chocolate
Cabernet
J.lohr seven oak, paso robles smooth , dark cherry black stallion, napa valley deep cherry, plum
Syrah
Right hand man, central coast balanced, spice
Red Wines By The Glass
Draft Beer
Menabrea Ambrata Amber
Italy 5
Grunion Ballast Point Pale Ale
San diego 5.5
Brewfree!Bloodorange21amendmentIpa
Sf 7
A Little SumpinLagunitasIpa
Petaluma 7.5
Coors Lite Lager
Colorado 4.2
Peroni Lager
Italy 5.1
Anchor Steam Lager
Sf 4.9
Blue Moon White Ale
Colorado 5.4
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Chico 5.6
Lagunitas Ipa
Petaluma 6.2
Clausthaler NonAlcoholic
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