Cena Dinner

CENA DINNER 2931 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415.701.VINO www.barbambino.com

Stuzzichini

The Antipasto Bar A market selection of fresh bites

Each item 3 items 5 items 7 items

$400 $1000 $1650 $2250

Insalata di calamari Caponata Melanzana cotta Three bean salad Carpaccio Herb-roasted beets Frittata di cipolle

Seared pork belly with saba-braised lentils and dandelion greens. $1050 Suppli al telefono $950 Roman rice balls filled with prosciutto, veal, and mozzarella.

Insalate Mixed chicories and acciughe dressing $950 Fresh chicories and crisp pancetta tossed with anchovy dressing. Persimmon and pomegranate salad $950 Wild baby arugula, shaved persimmon, and hazelnuts tossed with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Affetatti e formaggi Prosciutto plate $1050 Hand-sliced prosciutto from Parma. Served with seasonal fruit mostarda. A selection of house, artisan, and imported cured meats. Small (for 1 - 2) Medium (for 3 - 4) Large (for 5 - 7)

$1200 $1800 $2300

A selection of artisan, regional, and international cheeses. Offering changes based on season, ripeness, and availability. Small (for 1 - 2) Medium (for 3 - 4) Large (for 5 - 7)

$1300 $1900 $2500

Accompaniments

Giardiniera House-pickled mixed vegetables.

$400



Olive misti $500 A mixture of fine Italian olives marinated with citrus and herbs.



Pane assortiti $500 Herbed crackers, grissini, and warm oil brushed batard.



Olive oil flight $500 A trio of artisan-produced extra virgin olive oils selected to display the range of color, flavor, and mouth-feel of premium oil. Served with Firebrand baguette.

Zuppe e minestre Minestra maritata e olio piccante $850 A hearty Napoletana soup of mixed meats, lacinato kale, and escarole: the perfect marriage. Pappa al finocchio $750 A luscious soup of braised fennel and peasant bread finished with sheep milk ricotta salata and EVOO.

Bruschette Egg, truffle salt, and Parmigiano-Reggiano

$1150

Gorgonzola, pear, and walnut

$1050

Fegati di pollo e marsala $1000 Chopped chicken livers, caramelized onions, and marsala. Di Capri $1050 A delicious stew of tomatoes, zucchini, and mozzarella.

CENA DINNER 2931 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415.701.VINO www.barbambino.com

Pasta Pappardelle with sugo di coniglio House-made pasta with a divine braise of rabbit.

$1450

Ravioli di zucca $1250 Ravioli filled with pumpkin and sprinkled with crushexd amaretti. A specialty of Lombardia, and a true sign fall has started. Tagliatelle with ragu alla Bolognese $14 Bar Bambino’s secret recipe. Deep, complex deliciousness. As is traditional, finished with a touch of cream.

50

Contorni Pan-roasted wild mushrooms

$750

Seasonal greens

$500

Slow-cooked cannellini beans

$500

Trofie with cream and sausage sauce $1450 Fresh cream and house-made sausage with ParmigianoReggiano.

Dolci

Bucatini alla Gangivecchio $1250 From Sicily, a savory sweet sauté of Romanesco cauliflower, chard, pancetta, anchovy, pine nuts, and raisins.

Panna cotta di mandorle con mela cotogna $800 Toasted almond panna cotta with poached quince and candied almonds.

Piatti Roasted and pan-fried chicken alla Palermitana $1950 Twice cooked chicken? Only in Palermo. But seriously, this is amazingly delicious (as is most Sicilian cuisine). Costine di maiale e salsicce $1850 Pork ribs braised until they are falling off the bone and house-made sweet sausage. A hearty dish showing its Southern influence with a touch of cinnamon (think Spice Route). Pesce alla Romagna $2400 A whole branzino marinated in bread crumbs and rosemary. Grilled to perfection.

Gianduja torte con crocante di nocciole $800 Chocolate and hazelnut cake filled with mascarpone cream and served with salty hazelnut brittle. Zepole con crema zabaione $800 Italian-style doughnuts served with sweet Marsala custard for dipping. Vanilla gelato

$650

with amarena cherries

$800

with 15-year-old aged balsamico

$800

A selection of gelato and sorbetto from Cici $650 A passion for Italy, cycling, and great food...no wonder we love these guys. We’re excited to showcase CiCi’s exceptional product. Organic diary and seasonal flavorings. Bellissimo!

Polpette $1550 Small meatballs in a rich tomato, onion, and chard sauce. Polpette di melanzane $1450 Small balls of eggplant, pine nut with a touch of raisin; finished in a light tomato sauce.

Serving Lunch Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm Saturday 12:00pm – 4:00pm Dinner Tuesday – Thursday 4:00pm – 11:00pm Friday – Saturday 4:00pm – 12:00am Supper Sunday – Monday 5:00pm – 10:00pm dinner051109