Heroic Italian

Restaurant · ItalianCastro District

No dishes marked gluten free

49 dishesmenu read 11 Novheroicitalian.com

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Offerte Speciali

  • Pasta Prix Fixe$39

    Our luscious bruschetta (2 avocado, 2 burrata) with your choice of any pasta with a tiramisu for dessert. Pasta choice: Chicken Parmesan…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfish

Sandwiches

  • Lunch Box$25

    A sandwich, a baked daily cookie, and choice of either a side salad or chips.

    Likely gluten

  • Omg$20

    Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, smoked provolone, roasted artichoke spread, olive spread, roasted…

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Polpette$20

    Beef meatballs (GF) marinated in pomodoro sauce with mozzarella, and caramelized peppers/onions.

    Likely dairy

  • Gabagool$19

    Our version of the sandwich made famous by the Sopranos: warm capicola and fontal cheese with lettuce, roasted tomatoes, caramelized…

    Likely dairy

  • BLTAr$19

    5 pieces of crispy bacon, lettuce, artichokes, roasted tomatoes, truffle mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Quadronno$19

    Prosciutto, burrata, roasted tomatoes and black truffle infused mayo.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Spicy Chicken Parmesan$19

    Crispy chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and some Calabrian chili sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Genoa$19

    Warm shredded rotisserie chicken, house-made pesto, warm roasted tomatoes and mozzarella.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Marinetti$19

    Fresh mozzarella, avocado, roasted tomatoes, house made pesto, aged balsamic glaze.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Vegan$19

    Fresh avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and peppers, house-made giardiniera & vegan pesto.

    Vegan

  • Buongiorno$14

    Breakfast sandwich made with two eggs, Fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and our truffle mayo. Choice of bacon or avocado.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Bambino$15

    A child sized ham and cheese sandwich: porchetta & Fontal cheese. Adult-it with extra porchetta, roasted tomatoes and truffle mayo!

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Fresh Pasta

  • Fettuccini Shrimp$23

    Our fresh egg fettuccine with Calabrian garlic shrimp: tomatoes, lemon, garlic, brown butter sage sauce and a Calabrian kick.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fettuccini Meatball Pomodoro$23

    Our egg fettuccine with 3 meatballs in a lovely red sauce bursting with basil and tomato flavors... includes garlic, onion and a sprinkle…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccini Chicken Parmesan$23

    Our egg fettuccine with Pomodoro sauce and baked Chicken Parmesan: tomato, garlic, onion, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccini Carciofi$21

    Artichoke sauce (lemon juice, parmesan cheese and garlic) with a sprinkle of crispy artichoke leaves, crispy bacon, toasted pine nuts and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Fettucinii Pesto$20

    House-made pesto with roasted tomatoes with our egg fettuccine.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Kids Pasta$12

    1/2 portion of egg fettuccine with butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Pinsa (Roman Pizza)

  • Bacon Ranch Pinsa$24

    Red sauce pinsa with 8 pieces of bacon, mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, and a Calabrian roasted garlic ranch dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Pinsa Camarones$23

    Burrata and fontal cheese, roasted tomatoes, shrimp in sage brown butter, garlic and Calabrian chilis with slices of fresh prosciutto.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Vesuvio Pinsa$22

    Meatball red sauce pinsa with shredded mozzarella, roasted onions/peppers and some Calabrian chiles for a kick.

    Likely dairy

  • Pesto Sauce Pinsa$21

    Pesto sauce base with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, giardiniera, and a light drizzle of balsamic…

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Red Sauce Pinsa$20

    Rich and flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of Calabrian chili, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

    Likely dairy

Soup and Salad

  • Spicy Tomato Soup$10

    Creamy tomato soup with garlic parmesan croutons, calabrian chili oil and a sprinkle of basil.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gladiator Salad$20

    Chopped antipasto salad: Italian prosciutto, spicy salami, capocollo, porchetta, mortadella, smoked provolone and roasted tomatoes on a bed…

    Likely dairy

  • Mount Etna Salad$19

    Warm roasted cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots on a bed of seasonal greens, with farro, marinated Gigantes, and a red wine vinaigrette.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Caprese Salad$19

    Sliced mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, house-made pesto, avocado, balsamic glaze on bed of seasonal greens with white wine vinaigrette.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Caesar Salad$19

    A classic. Shredded rotisserie chicken, parmesan, garlic, dijon mustard, romaine lettuce and croutons. Note: there are anchovies in the…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Shrimp Caesar$19

    An updated classic. 6 Calabrian chili shrimp, creamy Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce and croutons. Note: there are anchovies in the…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Lite Bites

  • Antipasto Board for 2$25

    Lovely selection of meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Served with olives and our toasted crostini.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Board for 2$25

    Lovely selection of 5 cheeses, Marcona almonds and fig preserves.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Calabrian Garlic Shrimp$15

    6 shrimp roasted in garlicky sage brown butter, tomato sauce, lemon juice and a kick of Calabrian chili. Served with 4 crostini for dipping.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Beef Meatballs$15

    4 beef meatballs (GF) in tangy pomodoro sauce. Served with 4 pieces of crostini.

    Likely gluten

  • Roasted Artichoke Hearts$14

    6 warm roasted artichoke hearts with roasted tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Crostini with Burrata$13

    Creamy burrata with balsamic glaze and our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bruschetta$13

    Choose 1 of 2 styles: 1- Pesto, burrata, prosciutto, honey. 2- Avocado, roasted tomato, giardiniera.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Olives - Marinated$8

    Castelvetrano & Kalamata olives marinated with citrus, rosemary and garlic.

    Vegan

  • Gigantes - Marinated$8

    Giant white beans marinated in red wine vinegar with green and red peppers.

    Vegan

  • Crostini$6

    A loaf of our famous bread served lightly toasted with salt, pepper and choice of olive oils.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Heroic Chili Sauce (4oz Jar)$12

    Calabrian chilis, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Seafood Tins from Europe

  • Warmed Giant Calamari with White Beans - Matiz$15

    Wild-caught giant squid tentacles and creamy white beans dressed in a savory paprika and sunflower oil sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Warm Sardines in Olive Oil - Don Gastronom$13

    Sardina pilchardus, caught in the Mediterranean Sea using small-scale coastal fleets.

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Belly in Olive Oil - Flott$13

    Also known as Ventresca, the most premium cut of the Yellowfin tuna, from the fatty belly of the fish, with a rich, buttery texture.

    Likely fish

Snacks & Dessert

  • Tiramisu$10

    Coffee and zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Toffee Milk Chocolate Cookie from Hot Cookie$3

    We get the dough from the Castro's own Hot Cookie and we bake the cookies fresh each day in house.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Jalapeño Potato Chips$4
  • Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips$4

    OUT OF STOCK

  • Sea Salt Potato Chips$4

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Sandwich Boxes

  • The All OMG$150

    8 signature OMG sandwiches. Served halved in a box.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • The 4 Favorites$145

    Our most popular sandwiches: OMG - Polpette - Genoa - Marinetti (V). Served halved in a box.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • The 50/50$145

    Choose any 2 sandwiches. Served halved in a box.

  • Your Choice$150

    Choose any 8 sandwiches.

8 Packs - Individual Servings

  • 8 Lunch Boxes$195

    Your choice of sandwich + salad + cookie.

  • 8 Individual Sandwiches$145

    Your choice of individually wrapped sandwiches.

  • 8 Individual Salads$140

    Your choice of individually boxed salads.

  • 8 Cookies$20

    We bake toffee milk chocolate chip cookies from Hot Cookie daily.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 8 Chips$24

    A selection of kettle cooked chips.

  • 8 Tiramisu$65

    Coffee and zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso, dusted with cocoa powder.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Platters and Trays

  • Small Antipasto Platter (Serves 8-10)$92

    Imported Italian meats: prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, spicy salami, and porchetta, with mixed cheeses bufala mozzarella and Fontal.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Large Antipasto Platter (Serves 16-18)$180

    Imported Italian meats like prosciutto, copa, mortadella, spicy salami, and porchetta, with some 2 cheeses. Comes with crostini and a few…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fresh Pasta Platter (Serves 8-12)$175

    Choose any of our fresh made amazing rotini pastas.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Salad Bowl (Serves 8-10)$140

    Choose from any of our salads, all made from organic greens, fresh veggies and house made dressings. Served in a large bowl and meant to be…

  • Meatball Platter (24 Pieces)$80

    24 GF Beef Meatballs in a zesty Pomodoro sauce with Crostini.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Parmesan Platter (8 Breasts)$80

    8 baked chicken breasts with Pomodoro sauce and cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Roasted Artichokes (24 Pieces)$55

    24 roasted artichoke hearts with roasted tomatoes, Marcona almonds and balsamic glaze.

    Likely nuts

  • Mixed Bruschetta (24 Pieces)$70

    Our 2 favorite bruschetta: 1- Burrata, balsamic glaze, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. 2- Avocado, roasted tomato, giardiniera extra…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address572 Castro Street, Castro District
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Italian
Websiteheroicitalian.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from heroicitalian.com
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Heroic Italian

Does Heroic Italian have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Heroic Italian coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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