What is it like to eat at Oliveto?
“At Oliveto, chef Brian Griffith’s menu is vibrant and soulful. The menu changes daily and always features unexpected local fare like linguine with Dungeness crab, tomato, pickled avocado and preserved Meyer lemon.
How do I add Oliveto to my Fare?
They’ll be added to the Cafe fare available now by going to the App store and downloading the Oliveto app. You’ll find a menu for pick-up after 5:30. Soon, we’ll offer delivery, and earlier pick-up and delivery times. These are difficult times for us all.
Why choose Oliveto?
At Oliveto you’ll try dishes and flavor combinations that you’ve never experienced before that are at once familiar and completely unusual, and you’ll be very glad that you did.” #39 Fiola (Washington, D.C.)
Where is Oliveto Cafe in the East Bay?
Situated in the popular East Bay neighborhood of Rockridge in the landmark Rockridge Market Hall, Oliveto Cafe & Restaurant has a twofold identity: as a familiar, rustic Italian Cafe (downstairs), hub of a busy neighborhood, directly across the street from the Rockridge BART Station, and as an unforgettable Restaurant upstairs,...
The First of the Spring Asparagus is in the Kitchen
A quick note to herald in the changing of seasons. The asparagus this early spring are particularly sweet and delicious. They’re grown in the Salinas Valley, supplied to us by long trusted farmer Martin Bournhonesque. The season came 10 days early this year. Martin thinks that the proximity to the sea is in part responsible for their flavor.
Reserve now
We’ve got our hogs ready to go and our menu finalized. Get ready for a feast of epic, delicious proportions.
Appetizers
With marinated tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, garlic, basil, and Asiago cheese. Served on artisan bread.
Pasta
With beef, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, and meat sauce. Served with warm bread.
Gluten-Free Pasta
Penne pasta with chicken, mushrooms, green onions, and Asiago-Alfredo sauce. Served with warm bread.
Salads
Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, jalapeño bacon, cucumbers, Parmesan croutons, and your choice of dressing.
Gluten-Free Salads
Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, jalapeño bacon, cucumbers, and your choice of dressing.
Beverages
Be sure to purchase ice if you'll need it (from the Miscellaneous category).
Appetizers
Marinated tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, garlic, fresh basil, and Asiago. Served with artisan bread.
Sandwiches & Pizza
Each box includes an Italian club sandwich and pasta salad. Served with a brownie.
Pasta
Beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and meat sauce.
Salads
House mix with diced tomatoes, jalapeño bacon, diced egg, Parmesan croutons, and your choice of dressing. As an entree salad, add drinks and perhaps dessert, and you're all set.
