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MONTESACRO Walnut Creek
The spirit of conviviality is the core of Montesacro.
Our menu is focused on Roman culinary traditions and seasonality.
We source local purveyors and sustainable ingredients.
Ask our staff for daily/weekly specials and latest menu updates!
ANTIPASTI
CAVOLFIORI 16
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs
CAVOLETTI FRITTI 15
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Preserved Lemon, Pecorino di Fossa
CICORIE 17
Mixed Heirloom Chicory Salad, Cacio e Pepe Dressing
CAVOLO NERO 14
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette
SOTT’OLI 14
Grilled Zucchini, Bell Peppers and Eggplant Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley, Chili, Garlic
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 15
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes
POLPO 18
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano
FOCACCIA DEL MURATORE 16
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Mortadella
PORCHETTA 17
Slow Roasted Pork, Fennel, Orange Salad
CARPACCIO DI MANZO 21
Raw Beef Carpaccio, Bagna Cauda, Fried Capers, Fresh Herbs
PASTA
all bronze drawn homemade - Gluten Free Pasta available upon request $2
CACIO E PEPE 23
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper
CARBONARA 25
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 25
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
SECONDI
PESCATO DEL GIORNO 39
Catch of The Day
COSTATA DI MAIALE 39
Fennel Pollen Dusted Roasted Pork Chop, Grainy Mustard, Braising Jus, Sauteed Asparagus
BISTECCA AI FERRI 42
10oz Prime NY Strip Steak, Arugula Salad, Lemon
CONTORNI
ROMANESCO E GUANCIALE 9
Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower, Guanciale, Pecorino
CARCIOFO ALLA GIUDIA 9
Fried Artichoke, Lemon, Sea Salt
PATATE 9
Crispy Potatoes, Garlic, Thyme
PINSA
A Roman style pizza made from all GMO-free soy, rice and wheat flours. All pinsas are named after Roman neighborhoods, paying homage to these working class/student “rioni” and their authentic, lesser known restaurants and trattorie, reflecting a view of the real food scene of Rome.
SAN LORENZO 20
Tomato, XVOO Cured Bell Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant
MARGHERITA 20
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
CASALBERTONE 22
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
GARBATELLA 25
Caper Mayonnaise, Tuna, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili, Red Onion, Parsley
CENTOCELLE 24
Tomato, Mozzarella, Artichoke, Mushroom, Olives, Egg, Prosciutto
MARANELLA 25
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 25
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 22
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
ANTIPASTI
CICORIE 16
Mixed Heirloom Chicory, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Pecorino Pepato
CAVOLFIORI 15
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs
CAVOLO NERO 12
Lacinato Kale, Toasted Almonds , Grated Egg, Anchovy Vinaigrette
SOTT’OLI 12
Grilled Zucchini, Bell Peppers and Eggplant Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley, Chili, Garlic
CAVOLETTI FRITTI 15
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Pomegranate, Pecorino di Fossa
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 15
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes
POLPO 17
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano
FOCACCIA DER MURATORE 14
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Pistachio Mortadella
SANDWICHES AND BURGER
VEGETARIANO 14
Mozzarella, Eggplant and Zucchine, Chili, Caper Mayo
PORCHETTA 15
Slow-Roasted Pork, Grainy Mustard, Broccolini
PANINO ALLA SOGLIOLA 18
Petrale Sole, Frisee, Pickled Onion, Calabrian Aioli
MONTESACRO BURGER 18
8oz Ground Chuck Burger Served on Brioche Bun Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Potato
$2
Gluten-Free Bun available upon request
$2
PASTA
House-made bronze drawn and slow dried *Gluten Free Pasta Available upon request $2
CACIO E PEPE 21
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper
CARBONARA 23
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 23
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
SECONDI
COSTATA DI MAIALE 34
Fennel Pollen Dusted Roasted Pork Chop, Grainy mustard, Braising Jus, Sauteed Asparagus
LOMBATA AI FERRI 35
8oz Hanger Steak, Arugula Salad, Gremolata
CONTORNI
ROMANESCO E GUANCIALE 8
Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower, Guanciale, Pecorino
CARCIOFO ALLA GIUDIA 8
Fried Artichoke, Lemon, Sea Salt
PATATE 8
Crispy Potatoes, Garlic, Thyme
PINSA
A Roman style pizza made from all GMO-free soy, rice and wheat flours. All pinsas are named after Roman neighborhoods, paying homage to these working class/student “rioni” and their authentic, lesser known restaurants and trattorie, reflecting a view of the real food scene of Rome.
SAN LORENZO 19
Tomato, XVOO Cured Bell Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant
MARGHERITA 19
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
CASALBERTONE 21
Mozzarella, Guanciale, Pecorino, Chestnut Honey
PIETRALATA 20
Mozzarella, Organic Eggs, Guanciale, Black Pepper, Pecorino
MARANELLA 23
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 23
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 21
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
BRUNCH
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST 15
Mixed Berries, Whipped Mascarpone, Maple Syrup
EGGS FLORENTINE 16
English Muffin, Spinach, Poached Eggs, Basil Hollandaise
FRIED EGG SANDWICH 18
Pecorino, Crispy Prosciutto, Frisee, Fried Egg, Potatoes
AVOCADO TOAST 17
Avocado, Citrus Cured Salmon, Pickled Fennel, Radish, Dill, Watercress
EGGS BENEDICT 18
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Prosciutto Cotto, Hollandaise
SCRAMBLED EGGS 17
Pork Sausage, Sauteed Mushrooms, Crispy Bread
STEAK & EGGS 25
8oz Hanger Steak, Fried Eggs, Arugula Salad
MONTESACRO BURGER 18
8oz Ground Chuck Burger, Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, Lettuce, Potatoes, Brioche Bun
SIDES 7
Seasonal Fruit / Crispy Potatoes / Avocado / Applewood Bacon / Two Eggs Any Style / Pork Sausage
ANTIPASTI
CICORIE 16
Mixed Heirloom Chicory Salad, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Pecorino Pepato
CAVOLFIORI 15
Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Black Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Chili, Herbed Breadcrumbs
SOTT’OLI 12
Grilled Zucchini, Bell Peppers and Eggplant Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley, Chili, Garlic
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 15
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Croquettes
CAVOLO NERO 12
Raw Lacinato Kale Salad, Toasted Almonds, Grated Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette
POLPO 17
Grilled Octopus, EVOO, Fresh Oregano
FOCACCIA DEL MURATORE 14
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Pistachio Mortadella
PASTA
house-made bronze drawn and slow dried *Gluten Free Pasta Available upon request $2
CACIO E PEPE 21
Tonnarelli, Pecorino, Black Pepper
CARBONARA 23
Rigatoni, Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Pecorino, Black Pepper
AMATRICIANA 23
Bucatini, San Marzano Tomato Guanciale, Pecorino, Chili
PINSA
A Roman style pizza made from all GMO-free soy, rice and wheat flours. All pinsas are named after Roman neighborhoods, paying homage to these working class/student “rioni” and their authentic, lesser known restaurants and trattorie, eflecting a view of the real food scene of Rome.
SAN LORENZO 19
Tomato, XVOO Cured Bell, Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant
MARGHERITA 19
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
PIETRALATA 20
Mozzarella, Organic Eggs, Guanciale, Black Pepper, Pecorino
MARANELLA 23
Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spicy Pork Sausage, Stracciatella
MONTESACRO 23
Potato, Artichokes, Lamb Sausage, Buffalo Mozzarella, Chili
TORMARANCIA 21
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil
VINI SFUSI
Wines by the glass
BOLLICINE
sparkling
2022 RIBOLLA GIALLA 13
Brut, Cà Floris (Friuli)
N.V. FRANCIACORTA Brut 19
Le Marchesine (Lombardia)
2021 LAMBRUSCO 15
“Podere Cipolla” Denny Bini (Emilia Romagna)
BIANCHI
whites
2021 BELLONE 16
“Anthium” Casale del Giglio (Lazio)
2020 INSOLIA 13
Tenuta Ibidini (Sicilia)
2021 PECORINO 17
Umani Ronchi (Abruzzo)
2021 PINO GRIGIO RAMATO 18
Specogna (Friuli)
2022 SOAVE 18
Pieropan (Veneto)
ROSATI
rosé
2022 BOMBINO NERO 13
“Pungirosa” Castel del Monte (Puglia)
ROSSI
reds
2019 CESANESE 17
Olevano Romano “Silene” Ciolli (Lazio)
2021 MONTESACRO ROSSO “Lato A” 13
Pusceddu (Sardegna)
2021 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 16
(Abruzzo)
2021 Nebbiolo 19
“Ochetti” Ratti (Piemonte)
2020 SCHIAVA 15
Valle Isarco (Alto Adige)
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
MIMOSA 15
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Glera Natural Sparkling Wine
BLOODY MARY 16
Vodka, Tomato Juice, Chili, Guanciale, Smoked Sea Salt
ESPRESSO MARTINI 17
VKA Vodka, Espresso, Galliano Ristretto
SEASONAL SPRITZ 17
Aperol, Seasonal Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
ELMY’S MARGARITA 17
Tapatio Tequila, Clarified Lime, Agave, Serrano Tincture
NEGRONI 17
Tanquerey 10 Gin, Mancino Vermouth Blend, Campari
MOCKTAILS
THE PALISADES 15
Apricot, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Soda
MARINA LAYER 15
Pomegranate, Strawberry, Lemon, Ginger Beer
BIRRE
beers
IPA ‘Brew Free! or Die’ 9
21stAmendement (SoMa) ABV 7%
KOLSCH “KSA” 9
Fort Point (Presidio) 4.7%
PILSNER ‘Sfizio’ 9
Fort Point (Presidio) 4.0%
DRINKS 8
GARIBALDI
Campari, Orange Juice
SPRITZ
Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda
SBAGLIATO
Campari, Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
HOUSE WINE
(White or Red)
KOLSCH ON TAP “KSA”
Fort Point (Presidio) 4.7%
CRAFT COCKTAILS 18
ELMY’S MARGARITA
Blanco Tequila, Clear Lime Juice, Agave, Serrano Spice
BERGAMOT GIMLET
Ford’s Gin, Vermouth Secco, Italicus Bergamot, Citrus
SEASONAL SPRITZ
Aperol, Seasonal Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
QUINTESSENTIAL MARTINI
Tanqueray Ten Gin, Bianco Vermouth
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
VKA Vodka, Juniper, Tuscan Vermouth Rosé
NEGRONI
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Mancino Vermouth Blend, Campari
AMARETTO SOUR SBAGLIATO
Campari, Disaronno, Citrus, Egg White
MOCKTAILS 15
THE PALISADES
Apricot, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Soda
MARINA LAYER
Pomegranate, Strawberry, Lemon, Ginger Beer
APERITIVO PRIX-FIXE 29
Choice of one Aperitivo Drink will be accompanied by all food below
PINSETTA MARGHERITA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
MANDORLE TOSTATE
Guanciale Spiced Roasted Almonds
CAVOLO NERO CROCCANTE
Black Kale Chips
OLIVE MISTE
Assorted Mediterranean Olives, Orange Zest, Garlic, Rosemary
SMALL BITES
MANDORLE TOSTATE 4
Guanciale Spiced Roasted Almonds
CAVOLO NERO CROCCANTE 4
Black Kale Chips
OLIVE MARINATE 6
Assorted Mediterranean Olives, Orange Zest, Garlic, Rosemary
SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO 4/ea
Tomato and Basil Rice Croquettes, Molten Smoked Mozzarella
TAGLIERE MISTO 15
Chef’s Selection of Cured Meat and Cheeses, House Bread
PINSETTA MARGHERITA 9
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
FOCACCINA DER MURATORE 11
Pinsa Bianca Stuffed with Mortadella
DOLCI
CIAMBELLINE AL VINO 6
Roman Classic Olive Oil and Wine Cookies
PINSA AI PISTACCHI 16
Small size Pinsa Stuffed with Sicilian Pistachio Cream
PANNACOTTA AL FINOCCHIETTO 13
Vanilla Bean – Wild Fennel Pollen Pannacotta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MARITOZZO CON LA PANNA 10
Roman Sweet Bun, Whipped Cream
TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 10
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Whipped Cream
GELATI E SORBETTI 15
Artisanal Gelati e Sorbet from Copa Loca Gelateria
WINE BY THE GLASS
BOLLICINE
SPARKLING
2022 RIBOLLA GIALLA 13
Brut, Cà Floris (Friuli)
N.V. FRANCIACORTA Brut 19
Le Marchesine (Lombardia)
2021 LAMBRUSCO 15
“Podere Cipolla” Denny Bini (Emilia Romagna)
BIANCHI
Whites
2021 BELLONE 16
“Anthium” Casale del Giglio (Lazio)
2020 INSOLIA 13
Tenuta Ibidini (Sicilia)
2021 PECORINO 17
Umani Ronchi (Abruzzo)
2021 PINO GRIGIO RAMATO 18
Specogna (Friuli)
2022 SOAVE 18
Pieropan (Veneto)
ROSATI
Rosé
2022 BOMBINO NERO 13
“Pungirosa” Castel del Monte (Puglia)
ROSSI
Reds
2019 CESANESE 17
Olevano Romano “Silene” Ciolli (Lazio)
2021 MONTESACRO ROSSO “Lato A” 13
Pusceddu (Sardegna)
2021 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 16
(Abruzzo)
2021 Nebbiolo 19
“Ochetti” Ratti (Piemonte)
2020 SCHIAVA 15
Valle Isarco (Alto Adige)
SPRITZ, NEGRONI & APERITIF
ELMY’S MARGARITA
Blanco Tequila, Clear Lime Juice, Agave, Serrano Spice
BERGAMOT GIMLET
Ford’s Gin, Vermouth Secco, Italicus Bergamot, Citrus
SEASONAL SPRITZ
Aperol, Seasonal Vermouth, Sparkling Wine
QUINTESSENTIAL MARTINI
Tanqueray Ten Gin, Bianco Vermouth
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
VKA Vodka, Juniper, Tuscan Vermouth Rosé
NEGRONI
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Mancino Vermouth Blend, Campari
AMARETTO SOUR SBAGLIATO
Campari, Disaronno, Citrus, Egg White
MOCKTAILS
THE PALISADES 15
Apricot, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Soda
MARINE LAYER 15
Pomegranate, Strawberry, Lemon, Ginger Beer
BEERS ON TAP
IPA ‘Brew Free! or Die’ 9
21stAmendement (SoMa) 7%
KOLSCH “KSA” 9
Fort Point (Presidio) 4.7%
PILSNER ‘Sfizio’ 9
Fort Point (Presidio) 4.0%
Our menus are subject to change