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Heroic Italian
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572 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Featured Items
- OMG$19.00
Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, Smoked mozzarella, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house-made giardiniera, yellow mustard, and Italian black truffle infused mayo. Mortadella contains pistachios.
- Genoa$18.00
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Polpette$19.00
Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.
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Sandwiches
- Lunch Box$25.00
A sandwich a cookie and choice of either a green salad or chips
- Heroic Lobster Tail Roll$28.00
Limited Availability!! 4oz lobster tail in our famous toasted bread with a side of chips Choice of butter or mayo....Heroic Style!! 1- Cold - Calabrian chili and lemon mayo. 2- Warm - Brown butter sage sauce.
- OMG$19.00
Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, Smoked mozzarella, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house-made giardiniera, yellow mustard, and Italian black truffle infused mayo. Mortadella contains pistachios.
- Polpette$19.00
Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.
- Quadronno$18.00
Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and black truffle Infused mayo.
- Marinetti$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, house made pesto, aged balsamic glaze.
- Chicken Tetrazzini$18.00
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce, with smoked mozzarella.
- Genoa$18.00
Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Vegan$18.00
Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and peppers, house-made giardiniera & vegan pesto.
- Bambino$14.00
A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese. Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle mayo!
- Buongiorno$13.00
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.
Fresh Pasta
- Delicata Squash Spaghetti$22.00
Roasted Delicata Squash, Brown Butter Sage, Caramelized Onions & Peppers, with Sage Breadcrumbs. Note: We sub in Butternut squash when we cant get Delicata.
- Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs$22.00
Our lovely red sauce with tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Calabrian Shrimp Spaghetti$22.00
Roasted garlicky tomato lemon shrimp with a Calabrian kick with spaghetti… A side of crostini to dip in the sauce isn’t a bad idea at all!
- Chicken Tetrazzini Rotini Pasta$20.00
Rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and peas, in a white wine, garlic, rosemary, cream sauce with smoked mozzarella and fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico. We sprinkle a touch of garlic infused croutons on top.
- Pesto Rotini Pasta$18.00
House-made pesto with roasted yellow tomatoes on fresh made rotini from Berkeley's Phoenix Pastifico.
Pinsa (Roman Pizza)
- Calabrian Shrimp Pinsa$22.00
Burrata and Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes and shrimp spiked with sage brown butter, garlic and Calabrian chilis.
- Vesuvio Pinsa$21.00
Meatball and 'nduja red sauce pinsa with shredded mozzarella, roasted onions and peppers.
- Red Sauce Pinsa$19.00
Rich and flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of Calabrian chili, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Pesto Sauce Pinsa$20.00
Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Salads
- Gladiator Salad$19.00
Chopped antipasto salad, italian Prosciutto, spicy salami, copocollo, porchetta, mortadella, smoked mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, on a bed of seasonal greens, with lemon herb vinaigrette.
- Mount Etna Salad$18.00
Warm roasted farro and roasted vegetables (cauliflower, zucchini, carrots) on a bed of seasonal greens, with marinated gigantes (white beans) and red wine vinaigrette.
- Caprese Salad$18.00
Sliced mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, house-made pesto, avocado, balsamic glaze on bed of seasonal greens with white wine vinaigrette.
- Chicken Caesar Salad$18.00
A classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
- Shrimp Caesar Salad$18.00
An updated classic. 6 roasted shrimp, parmesan, imported anchovy, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and crostini.
Lite Bites
- Antipasto Board for 2$23.00
Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with olives and our toasted crostini.
- Cheese Board for 2$23.00
Lovely selection of 5 cheeses, Marcona almonds and fig preserves.
- Calabrian Garlic Shrimp$14.00
6 shrimp roasted in garlicky sage brown butter, lemon juice and a kick of Calabrian chili… Served with 4 crostini for dipping.
- Beef Meatballs (GF)$14.00
4 beef meatballs (GF) in tangy pomodoro sauce. Served with 4 pieces of crostini.
- Roasted Artichoke Hearts$14.00
Warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
- Bruschetta$12.00
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 with Burrata$12.00
Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
- Crostini$5.00
A loaf of our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.
- Burrata$6.00
Our lovely burrata with a touch of salt and pepper and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Olives - Marinated$8.00
Castelvetrano & Kalamata olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.
- Gigantes - Marinated$8.00
Giant white beans marinated in red wine vinegar with green and red peppers.
- Heroic Chili Sauce (4oz Jar)$12.00
Calabrian chilis, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Seafood Tins from Europe
- Fried Mussels: Conservas de Cambados$9.00
Hand-shelled then carefully packed in a rich sauce with just a hint of vinegar and paprika, these truly are the best of Galicia. Served with warm crostini.
- Stuffed Squid in Ink: Jose Gourmet$9.00
Stuffed with their own tentacles and bathed in a sauce of tomato, onion, and ink. Served with warm crostini.
- Branzino Grigliato: IASA$9.00
Sustainably farmed branzino fished from waters off the coast of Campania are cleaned, gently grilled and hand-packed in tins with mild olive oil. Served with warm crostini.
- Warm Sardines in Garlic and Basil: Mouettes D'Arvor$10.00
We warms these delicate sardines to bring out the flavors. Served with crostini.
- White Tuna: Conservas de Cambados$11.00
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.
- Warm Octopus; Jose Gourmet$12.00
Captured in the North East and Eastern and Central Atlantic, this octopus is mixed with olive oil and garlic and served warm with crostini.
- Smoked Oyster: Ekone Co$12.00
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. Served with crostini.
- Razor Clams in Brine: Conservas de Cambados$16.00
Harvested in the cold winter months from the pristine waters of northern Spain, the firm texture and rich flavor of these clams make them a true prize to be tasted. Served with warm crostini.
Snacks & Dessert
- Deconstructed Canolli$10.00
The Heroic version of the classic cannoli. Sugar and cinnamon dusted toasted squares with ricotta filling, bittersweet chocolate and pistachio sauce.
- Tiramisu$9.00
Coffee and Zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.
- Panna Cotta In a Jar$7.00
Italian Style Panna Cotta With Sweet Caramel Balanced With a Hint of Sea Salt
- Key Lime Pie In a Jar$8.00
Zesty Key Lime Pie Filling with a Buttery Ginger Graham Cracker Crust
- Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie from Hot Cookie$2.25
We get the cough from the Castro's own Hot Cookie and we bake the cookies fresh each day in house..... YUM
- Jalapeño Potato Chips$3.50
- Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips$3.50
- Sea Salt Potato Chips$3.50
Drinks
- Limonata (Lemon) Organic Soda$4.00
- Aranciata Rosa (Blood Orange) Organic Soda$4.00
- Pomegranate Organic Soda$4.00
- Iced Tea - Unsweetened$4.00
- Diet Coke$4.00
- Coke$4.00
- Bottled Water$3.00
- Wine - Please order from the Swirl team
Wine is available for purchase from Swirl on Castro Staff: Glasses, half glasses and bottles. We will let them know you are thirsty! Join their Wine Club! It includes access to their spectacular secret garden.
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Party Packs
- 8 Lunch Boxes$190.00
Your choice of sandwich + salad + cookie.
- 8 Individual Sandwiches$140.00
Your choice of individually wrapped sandwiches.
- 8 Individual Salads$140.00
Your choice of individually boxed salads.
- 8 Roman Pinsas$155.00
Your choice of our epic Pinsas that use bases from Montesacro Pinsaria mixed with our own unique and fresh ingredients.
- 8 Cold Drinks$25.00
Italian sodas, Coke, Diet Coke, unsweetened iced tea, and bottled water.
- 8 Cookies$16.00
We bake toffee milk chocolate chip cookies from Hot Cookie daily. YUM!
- 8 Chips$24.00
A selection of kettle cooked chips.
- 8 Tiramsu$65.00
Coffee and zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.
Party Platters and Trays
- Sandwich Platter (16 Halves)$145.00
8 wrapped sandwiches cut into halves and served neatly on a platter.
- Salad Bowl (Serves 14-18)$140.00
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.
- Antipasto Platter (Serves 14-18)$180.00
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 14-18)$160.00
Choose any of our fresh made amazing pastas.
- Crostini with Garlic Oil (24 Pieces)$12.00
3 loaves of our amazing bread with salt, pepper and garlic oil - Cut into pieces.
- Meatball Platter (24 Pieces)$80.00
24 GF Beef Meatballs in a zesty Pomodoro sauce with Crostini.
- Roasted Artichokes (24 Pieces)$80.00
24 roasted artichoke hearts with roasted marinated tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.
- Mixed Bruschetta (24 Pieces)$70.00
Our 2 favorite Bruschetta : 1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado, roasted tomato, giardiniera extra virgin olive oil.
Sunday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Monday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Tuesday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Wednesday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Friday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Dedicated to the Modern Italian Sandwich. We only use imported Italian cold cuts and cheeses, organic house made relishes and fresh bread toasted to order. In addition, Heroic Italian features an exciting menu of innovative, Italian salads made with all organic greens.
572 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114