Pasta Bene is closing after 33 years at the end of the day on Friday, December 15th.
We are finally retiring.
After 20 years in San Francisco & 13 years in Berkeley,
Pasta Bene will be permanently closing
at the end of the day on Friday, December 15th.
Thank you all for your support!
To our frequent patrons, whose names, favorite dishes and preferred tables we know, you brightened our place when you stepped inside.
Thank you!
To the students of UCB, Thank you!
We welcomed you as freshmen, we watched you during your academic lives and admired 13 generations of UCB graduates.
The athletes of UCB have a special place in our hearts.
GO BEARS!
To our wonderful neighbors on Telegraph Avenue, Thank you!
We specially thank the owners of Pho K & K Restaurant next door for their endless support. You will see us when we crave your delicious soups.
To the Telegraph Ambassadors, who work around the clock to keep our neighborhood intact, Thank you!
Last, but certainly not least, to our dedicated team members who were up to the task in any circumstance for over 3 decades, you maintained the highest standards to keep the quality of our food and our service at its best. You all are amazing, Thank you!
Farhad & Ladan
“4 STARS”- YELP
A longtime neighborhood destination close to UC Berkeley and Alta Bates thanks to its hearty pasta plates, flavorful salads, soulful foccacia sandwiches and tasty, gas fired pizza. pizzas- all at highly affordable prices.
Open 11 AM to 9:30 PM every day for safe distanced indoor dining & patio service
Delivery & order ahead for pickup via Doordash and Caviar.
With a cozy street-side outdoor patio, Pasta Bene appeals equally to students on a date, nearby families, weekend visitors, and local businesses looking for lunch or an after work get together with colleagues for eat in or takeout/delivery.
3 PM - 7 PM, Monday - Thursday
$5.00 Any Bottled Beer
$6.00 Any Glass of Wine
Weekday Specials
· $10 Pasta Plate Monday - Thursday - 11 AM - 3 PM
$33 Pasta Dinner for 2 Monday- Thursday 3 PM -9 pm
House salad to share, choice of 4 pasta entrees ( see below)
plus a house made dessert to share
Pasta Choices: Pasta Bene with Seasonal Vegetables, Melanzane Eggplant and Sundried Tomatoes, Cheese Ravioli , Penne Bolognese with Ground Beef.
Marinara sauce. House foccacia bread included.
Call ahead to 510-845-2363 or order for pickup or hospital catering
GLUTEN FREE PASTA $3 - JUST ASK!
For groups of six or more, Pasta Bene requires a minimum charge of $15.00 per person excluding tax and gratuity.
Veterans are exempt from the minimum charge requirement.
CATERING PLATTERS A SPECIALTY!
See below about our community giveback fundraisers.
Phone
(510) 845-2363
Location
2565 Telegraph Ave.
off Blake St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Hours
DINE-IN: Daily 11am-9:00pm
TAKE-OUT: Daily 11am-9.30pm
Closed on January 1st
info@pastabenebk.com
CONNECT @ #pastabeneberkely
MENU
STARTERS
$7
Garlic Bread
$7
$8
Garlic Fries
$8
$8
Soup of the Day
$8
Tomato, garlic, basil & olive oil on toasted bread $9
Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic, basil & olive oil on toasted bread $9
Fried baby squid with cocktail sauce & lemon tartar sauce $12
Calamari
Fried baby squid with cocktail sauce & lemon tartar sauce $12
Crab meat, bread crumbs, bell pepper & aioli $12
Crab Cakes
Crab meat, bread crumbs, bell pepper & aioli $12
Eggplant baked over marinara sauce with parmesan, feta & mozzarella cheese $12
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant baked over marinara sauce with parmesan, feta & mozzarella cheese $12
SALADS
Mixed greens, kalamata olive, tomato, mushroom & asiago dressing $7
Di Casa
Mixed greens, kalamata olive, tomato, mushroom & asiago dressing $7
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $9
Caesar
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $9
Mixed greens, walnut, gorgonzola cheese, mushroom, green apple & gorgonzola dressing $10
Gorgonzola
Mixed greens, walnut, gorgonzola cheese, mushroom, green apple & gorgonzola dressing $10
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & olive oil-vinegar dressing $10
Greek
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & olive oil-vinegar dressing $10
Grilled breast of chicken, heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $14
Chicken Caesar
Grilled breast of chicken, heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $14
Grilled breast of chicken, mixed greens, bell pepper, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette dressing $14
Chicken Salad
Grilled breast of chicken, mixed greens, bell pepper, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette dressing $14
SANDWICHES
Served with a choice of french fries or house salad
With mixed greens, tomato & aioli $13
Chicken Breast
With mixed greens, tomato & aioli $13
With portobello mushroom, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, Swiss cheese & pesto sauce $13
Grilled Vegetable
With portobello mushroom, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, Swiss cheese & pesto sauce $13
With marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese $13
Beef Meatball
With marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese $13
With barbequed onion, mixed greens, tomato & Swiss cheese $13
Smoked Turkey Breast
With barbequed onion, mixed greens, tomato & Swiss cheese $13
PIZZAS
Personal (9”) • Family (16”)
Mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $14
/
$30
Cheese
Mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $14
/
$30
Roma tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $14
/
$30
Margherita
Roma tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $14
/
$30
Bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $15
/
$32
Vegetable
Bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $15
/
$32
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $15
/
$32
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $15
/
$32
Chicken breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, mozzarella cheese & pesto sauce $16
/
$34
Con Pollo -
Chicken breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, mozzarella cheese & pesto sauce $16
/
$34
Chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, mozzarella cheese & barbeque sauce $16
/
$34
Barbeque Chicken
Chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, mozzarella cheese & barbeque sauce $16
/
$34
Fennel sausage, bell pepper, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $16
/
$34
Contadina
Fennel sausage, bell pepper, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $16
/
$34
Prosciutto, pineapple, red onion, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $16
/
$34
Tropicana
Prosciutto, pineapple, red onion, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $16
/
$34
( Gluten Free Pasta - add $3)
ENTREES
( Gluten Free Pasta - add $3)
Linguini with basil, garlic, capers & seasonal vegetables in marinara sauce $13
Pasta Bene
Linguini with basil, garlic, capers & seasonal vegetables in marinara sauce $13
Fettuccini with roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in marinara sauce $13
Melanzane
Fettuccini with roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in marinara sauce $13
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in tomato-cream sauce $14
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in tomato-cream sauce $14
Penne with ground beef, garlic, mushroom & red bell pepper in marinara sauce $14
Penne Bolognese
Penne with ground beef, garlic, mushroom & red bell pepper in marinara sauce $14
Ground beef, garlic, spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in marinara sauce $15
Beef Lasagna
Ground beef, garlic, spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in marinara sauce $15
Spaghetti with beef meatball in marinara sauce $15
Spaghetti Meatball
Spaghetti with beef meatball in marinara sauce $15
Linguini with chicken breast, artichoke hearts & vegetables in olive oil-herb sauce $16
Carciofi e Pollo
Linguini with chicken breast, artichoke hearts & vegetables in olive oil-herb sauce $16
Fettuccini with chicken breast & broccoli in alfredo sauce $16
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini with chicken breast & broccoli in alfredo sauce $16
Fettuccini with prosciutto, green peas & mushroom in alfredo sauce $16
Marco Pollo
Fettuccini with prosciutto, green peas & mushroom in alfredo sauce $16
Tri-color cheese tortellini with seasonal vegetables in pesto sauce $16
Tortellini Primavera
Tri-color cheese tortellini with seasonal vegetables in pesto sauce $16
Breast of chicken with mushroom-marsala wine sauce & angel hair $17
Chicken Marsala
Breast of chicken with mushroom-marsala wine sauce & angel hair $17
Breast of chicken & parmesan cheese with marinara sauce & fettuccini $17
Chicken Parmigiana
Breast of chicken & parmesan cheese with marinara sauce & fettuccini $17
Breast of chicken with lemon-caper sauce & fettuccini $17
Chicken Picatta
Breast of chicken with lemon-caper sauce & fettuccini $17
Potato dumplings, sausage, garlic, green peas & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $17
Gnocchi Sausage
Potato dumplings, sausage, garlic, green peas & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $17
Penne with fennel sausage, bell pepper & artichoke heart in pesto sauce $17
Rustica
Penne with fennel sausage, bell pepper & artichoke heart in pesto sauce $17
Fettuccini with shrimp, bell pepper & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $20
Gamberetto
Fettuccini with shrimp, bell pepper & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $20
With fettuccini in pesto sauce $22
King Salmon
With fettuccini in pesto sauce $22
DESSERTS
Sponge fingers, mascarpone, espresso & chocolate $7
Tiramisu
Sponge fingers, mascarpone, espresso & chocolate $7
With blueberry sauce $7
Cheesecake
With blueberry sauce $7
$6
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
$6
Bottled Water $2 • Soda $2 • Tea & Iced Tea $2 Coffee & Iced Coffee $3 Flavored San Pellegrino & Snapple $3 • Sparkling Water $4
BEVERAGES
Bottled Water $2 • Soda $2 • Tea & Iced Tea $2 Coffee & Iced Coffee $3 Flavored San Pellegrino & Snapple $3 • Sparkling Water $4
Beer $6 • Glass of Wine $7 • Wine by the Bottle $26
BOTTLED BEER & WINE
Beer $6 • Glass of Wine $7 • Wine by the Bottle $26
$10 off wine by the bottle with Meal Purchase
Delivery Special -
$10 off wine by the bottle with Meal Purchase
Group Catering Available. Call 510-845-2363 to Learn More.
Substitutes welcome, additional charges may apply
CATERING TRAYS
Pasta Bene is ready to meet your catering needs for any size lunch or dinner order from 10- 1000.
Whether you are arranging a company lunch, faculty meeting or celebrating a birthday or graduation, we offer a wide range of affordable platters that look as wonderful as they taste.
Pick up at the restaurant or delivery to your door available!.
Ready to Order?
Please fill out the highlighted fields in our Catering Order Form and submit it via email to info@pastabenebk.com.
We will review and confirm your order within 24 hours .
House delivery fee is $50 within 2 miles. All deliveries over 2 miles are handled via DoorDash and Caviar.
Small tray serves approximately 5. / Large tray serves approximately 10.
Garlic Bread $30.00
/
$55.00
STARTERS
Garlic Bread $30.00
/
$55.00
Fried baby squid with cocktail sauce & lemon tartar sauce $55.00
/
$105.00
Calamari
Fried baby squid with cocktail sauce & lemon tartar sauce $55.00
/
$105.00
Crab meat, bread crumbs, bell pepper & aioli $55.00
/
$105.00
Crab Cakes
Crab meat, bread crumbs, bell pepper & aioli $55.00
/
$105.00
Eggplant baked over marinara sauce with parmesan, feta & mozzarella cheese $55.00
/
$105.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant baked over marinara sauce with parmesan, feta & mozzarella cheese $55.00
/
$105.00
SALADS
Mixed greens, kalamata olive, tomato, mushroom & asiago dressing $30.00
/
$55.00
Di Casa
Mixed greens, kalamata olive, tomato, mushroom & asiago dressing $30.00
/
$55.00
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $40.00
/
$75.00
Caesar
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $40.00
/
$75.00
Mixed greens, walnut, gorgonzola cheese, mushroom, green apple & gorgonzola dressing $45.00
/
$85.00
Gorgonzola
Mixed greens, walnut, gorgonzola cheese, mushroom, green apple & gorgonzola dressing $45.00
/
$85.00
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & olive oil-vinegar dressing $45.00
/
$85.00
Greek
Heart of romaine, kalamata olive, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & olive oil-vinegar dressing $45.00
/
$85.00
Grilled breast of chicken, heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $65.00
/
$125.00
Chicken Caesar
Grilled breast of chicken, heart of romaine, kalamata olive, croutons & caesar dressing $65.00
/
$125.00
Grilled breast of chicken, mixed greens, bell pepper, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette dressing $65.00
/
$125.00
Chicken Salad
Grilled breast of chicken, mixed greens, bell pepper, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette dressing $65.00
/
$125.00
SANDWICHES
Served with house salad
With mixed greens, tomato & aioli $60.00
/
$115.00
Chicken Breast
With mixed greens, tomato & aioli $60.00
/
$115.00
With portobello mushroom, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, Swiss cheese & pesto sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
Grilled Vegetable
With portobello mushroom, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, Swiss cheese & pesto sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
With marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese $60.00
/
$115.00
Beef Meatball
With marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese $60.00
/
$115.00
With barbequed onion, mixed greens, tomato & Swiss cheese $60.00
/
$115.00
Smoked Turkey Breast
With barbequed onion, mixed greens, tomato & Swiss cheese $60.00
/
$115.00
PIZZAS
Family (16”)
Mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $30
Cheese
Mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $30
Roma tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $30
Margherita
Roma tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $30
Bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $32
Vegetable
Bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $32
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $32
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $32
Chicken breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, mozzarella cheese & pesto sauce $34
Con Pollo
Chicken breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, mozzarella cheese & pesto sauce $34
Chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, mozzarella cheese & barbeque sauce $34
Barbeque Chicken
Chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, mozzarella cheese & barbeque sauce $34
Fennel sausage, bell pepper, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $34
Contadina
Fennel sausage, bell pepper, mushroom, olive, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $34
Prosciutto, pineapple, red onion, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $34
Tropicana
Prosciutto, pineapple, red onion, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce $34
ENTREES
Linguini with basil, garlic, capers & seasonal vegetables in marinara sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
Pasta Bene
Linguini with basil, garlic, capers & seasonal vegetables in marinara sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
Fettuccini with roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in marinara sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
Melanzane
Fettuccini with roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in marinara sauce $60.00
/
$115.00
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in tomato-cream sauce $65.00
/
$125.00
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in tomato-cream sauce $65.00
/
$125.00
Penne with ground beef, garlic, mushroom & red bell pepper in marinara sauce $65.00
/
$125.00
Penne Bolognese
Penne with ground beef, garlic, mushroom & red bell pepper in marinara sauce $65.00
/
$125.00
Ground beef, garlic, spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in marinara sauce $70.00
/
$135.00
Beef Lasagna
Ground beef, garlic, spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola & parmesan cheese in marinara sauce $70.00
/
$135.00
Spaghetti with beef meatball in marinara sauce $70.00
/
$135.00
Spaghetti Meatball
Spaghetti with beef meatball in marinara sauce $70.00
/
$135.00
Linguini with chicken breast, artichoke hearts & vegetables in olive oil-herb sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Carciofi e Pollo
Linguini with chicken breast, artichoke hearts & vegetables in olive oil-herb sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Fettuccini with chicken breast & broccoli in alfredo sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini with chicken breast & broccoli in alfredo sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Fettuccini with prosciutto, green peas & mushroom in alfredo sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Marco Pollo
Fettuccini with prosciutto, green peas & mushroom in alfredo sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Tri-color cheese tortellini with seasonal vegetables in pesto sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Tortellini Primavera
Tri-color cheese tortellini with seasonal vegetables in pesto sauce $75.00
/
$145.00
Breast of chicken with mushroom-marsala wine sauce & angel hair $80.00
/
$155.00
Chicken Marsala
Breast of chicken with mushroom-marsala wine sauce & angel hair $80.00
/
$155.00
Breast of chicken & parmesan cheese with marinara sauce & fettuccini $80.00
/
$155.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Breast of chicken & parmesan cheese with marinara sauce & fettuccini $80.00
/
$155.00
Breast of chicken with lemon-caper sauce & fettuccini $80.00
/
$155.00
Chicken Picatta
Breast of chicken with lemon-caper sauce & fettuccini $80.00
/
$155.00
Potato dumplings, sausage, garlic, green peas & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $80.00
/
$155.00
Gnocchi Sausage
Potato dumplings, sausage, garlic, green peas & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $80.00
/
$155.00
Penne with fennel sausage, bell pepper & artichoke heart in pesto sauce $80.00
/
$155.00
Rustica
Penne with fennel sausage, bell pepper & artichoke heart in pesto sauce $80.00
/
$155.00
Fettuccini with shrimp, bell pepper & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $95.00
/
$185.00
Gamberetto
Fettuccini with shrimp, bell pepper & mushroom in tomato-cream sauce $95.00
/
$185.00
With fettuccini in pesto sauce $105.00
/
$205.00
King Salmon
With fettuccini in pesto sauce $105.00
/
$205.00
DESSERTS
Sponge fingers, mascarpone, espresso & chocolate $65.00
/
$135.00
Tiramisu
12 servings / 28 servings
Sponge fingers, mascarpone, espresso & chocolate $65.00
/
$135.00
With blueberry sauce $70.00
Cheese Cake
16 servings
With blueberry sauce $70.00
Soda $2 • Bottled Water $2 Flavored San Pellegrino, Snapple $3 • Sparkling Water $4
BEVERAGES
Soda $2 • Bottled Water $2 Flavored San Pellegrino, Snapple $3 • Sparkling Water $4
Serving Set- Paper plate, plastic utensils & napkin $7 (per set of 5)
SERVING EQUIPMENT
Serving Set- Paper plate, plastic utensils & napkin $7 (per set of 5)
$12.00 (per set)
Display Rack and Heating Fuel
$12.00 (per set)
$10.00 (per set of 3)
Serving Spoons
$10.00 (per set of 3)
$50.00
DELIVERY Within 2 miles
$50.00
Call 510-845-2363 to Learn More
Fundraisers
EAT WELL AND DO GOOD!
PASTA BENE WILL DONATE 10% OF SALES for YOUR NON-PROFIT OR SCHOOL ORGANIZATION.
JUST CREATE A FLYER ( PRE APPROVED BY US) AND DISTRIBUTE TO YOUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS.
FOR EVERY PURCHASE USING THE FLYER FOR EAT IN OR PICKUP, WE’LL MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR GROUP.
IT’S EASY TO GET STARTED :
1. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM AND CREATE A FLYER (SEE SAMPLE BELOW) SO WE CAN APPROVE THE FUNDRAISER AND MAKE OUR STAFF AWARE OF YOUR GROUP’S NAME AND THE RELEVANT DATES .
2. DISTRIBUTE THE FLYERS TO YOUR MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS - AND ASK THEM TO POST AND SHARE
3. PROMOTE THE FUNDRAISER ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO SPREAD THE WORD.
APPLICATION FORM
SAMPLE FLYER
HAVE A QUESTION? CALL (510) 845-2363 AND ASK FOR THE MANAGER OR EMAIL INFO@PASTABENEBK.COM.
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE THE APPLICATION FORM.
Pasta bene
LOCATION
2565 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
HOURS
Daily 11am-10pm
PHONE
(510) 845-2363
info@pastabenebk.com
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
#pastabeneberkeley