CC's Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to CC's Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in Pittsburgh's vibrant culinary scene. Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, this cafe has quickly become a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. The menu features an array of delightful dishes that are sure to captivate your taste buds.

  • Mushroom flatbread and butternut squash ravioli are just the beginning—each bite speaks of culinary passion.
  • Highlighting the Sunday gravy, the review from Colleen T. emphasizes its authenticity, a testament to the chef’s dedication to Italian classics.
  • Alva L. raves about the signature pasta with Vodka sauce, proving that even takeout maintains impeccable quality.

The ambiance is cozy yet classy, making it an ideal spot for families and groups alike. With outdoor seating options and a full bar, CC's Cafe offers the perfect setting for any occasion, from casual dinners to special celebrations. Visit for a taste of Italy that feels like home!

White Wines for 20

Roku Riesling, California

Delicate yet complex flavors, semisweet, refreshing, crisp acidity

$8.50

Hess Chardonnay, California

Crisp, clean, with bright balanced acidity with flavors of lemonlime and a touch of apple.

$8.50

Due Torri Pinot Grigio, Italy

Crisp, refreshing and light with a nice finish.

$8.50

Nicolas Sauvignon Blanc, France

Crisp, clean wine with touched of grapefruit and citrus flavors and aromas.

$8.50

Joel Gott Rose, California

Bright, red fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity, and a clean, balanced finish.

$8.50

Collegiata Montepulciano DAbruzzo, Italy

Ripe cherry aroma with a pleasant, soft, yet firm taste and clean finish.

$8.50

Septima Malbec, Argentina

Soft and supple, with black raspberry and currant flavors mingled with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather.

$8.50

Piccini Memoro Red Blend, Italy

Blend of Merlot, Primitivo, Nero dAvola and Montepulciano from four different regions of Italy.

District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon, California

A beautiful wine with intense flavors and aromas of dark cherry, ripe plums, blueberry and spice notes.

Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir, California

Bright strawberry and cherry characteristics on the nose, and hints of green tea and mint on the palate.

Campobello Chianti, Italy

Strawberry and violet aromas, soft easy to drink with a mellow finish.

$8.50

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Aromas of plum, cherry, boysenberry and a definite blueberry note with oaky nuances of caramel and cedar.

Corvo Rosso, Italy

Persistent, fullbodied wine that is dry, full, and well balanced with notes of cherry and red fruits. Blend of Nero dAvola and Merlot.

$8.50

Ricasoli Toscana, Italy

Delicate aromas of red berries and small red fruits followed by a soft mouthfeel with nice acidity giving way to a wellbalanced and pleasant finish.

Red Wines for 20

White Wines

Bocelli Prosecco, Italy

Refreshing sparkler with hints of apple.

Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay, California

Flavors of crisp, zesty lemon, green apple, lime and barrel spice rounded out with citrus acidity and a nicely balanced long, flavorful finish.

Craftwork Chardonnay, California

Tropical fruit, easy to drink with nice acidity.

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

90 points rated wine from the Marlborough region, lots of fruit with nice aromas and flavors of grapefruit.

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California

Tropical flavors such as pineapple and mango intertwine with aromas of vanilla and a hint of toasted oak.

Firriato Nero DAvola, Italy

100 Nero dAvola, main grape varietal grown in Sicily, nice fruit flavors with a mediumbodied finish.

Verso Rosso, Italy

Smoky cherry and tobacco aromas, blend of Negroamaro Primitivo.

Gabbiano Chianti Classico Reserve, Italy

A dry, classic Chianti with flavors of red fruit and a soft finish.

Carpineto Chianti Classico, Tuscany

A subtle wine from the heart of Tuscany, with full blackberry and plum flavors.

Ryder Pinot Noir, California

Raspberry and cherry flavors, soft and supple with a bit of earthy undertones.

Anthony Dominic Pinot Noir, California

Raspberry and black cherry fruit with soft ripe tannins.

Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet, California

100 Cabernet from a single vineyard Crazy Creek with lots of big fruit flavors with a full bodied finish.

Cartlidge Browne Cabernet, California

Aromas and flavors of red cherry, blackberry and fresh sage with an underlying dry creek dustiness.

Shooting Star Blue Franc, Washington

Soft tannins, medium body, a blend of numerous grapes an easy drinker.

Red Wines

Pasta Entrees

Parmesan Seared Scallops

With fresh tomatoes, onions and Kalamata olives in a white wine pesto sauce.

$26.00

Shrimp and Scallops Alfredo

Sauteed with oil and garlic, in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

$26.00

Russian Shrimp

With artichokes and mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce.

$26.00

Spicy Ahi Tuna Seared Rare

With green olives, red peppers and onions in a spicy garlic sauce.

$26.00

Garlic Shrimp

Sauteed with fresh garlic, olive oil and white wine.

$25.00

Cajun Shrimp

With artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy Cajun sauce.

$26.00

Clam Sauce

With a choice of garlic and oil or marinara sauce.

$23.00

Vegetarian Delight

With broccoli, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, celery and tomatoes with a choice of garlic and oil or marina sauce.

$24.00

Pasta Al Pesto

With fresh tomatoes in a basil sauce with chicken or shrimp add 6.

$23.00

Prosciutto

With peas and toasted pine nuts in a creamy garlic sauce.

$25.00

Broccoli and Sundried Tomatoes

With Gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts in a light cream sauce.

$24.00

Brie Cheese

With spinach, tomatoes and toasted pine nuts in a light garlic sauce.

$24.00

Pasta Carbonara

With bacon, prosciutto, mushrooms and onions in a creamy cheese sauce.

$25.00

Chicken Linguine

With mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce.

$24.00

Chicken Diablo

With red peppers, mushrooms and onions in a spicy marinara sauce.

$24.00

Fresh Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

With an olive oil and garlic sauce.

$23.00

Sicilian Pasta

With anchovies, onions, tomatoes and Kalamata olives, in a garlic and oil sauce.

$24.00

Large Butternut Squash Filled Pasta

With a brown butter sage sauce, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

$26.00

Large Cheese Filled Pasta

With marinara sauce or tomato cream basil sauce.

$24.00

CCs Homemade Meatballs

Three large meatballs in a marinara sauce, served over pasta.

$24.00

Pasta Hot Sausage

Hot Italian sausage with red peppers and onions in a marinara sauce, served over pasta.

$24.00

Pasta Specialties

Filet Entrees

Filet Mushroom Medalions

Served with sauteed mushrooms and roasted red peppers, over a balsamic reduction.

$30.00

CCs Filet Medallions

Over a creamy garlic sauce, topped with lump crab meat and roasted red peppers.

$32.00

CCs Original Crab Cakes

Jumbo lumps of crab meat, served with a mustard aioli sauce.

$28.00

Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet

With a cashew crust or Italian style.

$26.00

Tilapia

Pan fried in a lemon sauce or Italian style.

$26.00

Italian Style Blackened Spicy Ahi Tune Steak Seared Rare

Italian Style fresh tomatoes, onion, Kalamata olives, capers and fresh basil.

$26.00

Seafood Entrees

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Marsala

With mushrooms in a wine gravy, served over pasta.

$28.00

Chicken Piccata

With mushrooms in a light lemon cream sauce, served over pasta. Add Capers for 2.

$28.00

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

$28.00

Veal Marsala

With mushrooms in a wine gravy, served over pasta.

$30.00

Veal Piccata

With mushrooms in a light lemon cream sauce, served over pasta. Add Capers for 2.

$30.00

Spicy Italian Veal

With hot peppers, sweet peppers and onions, served over pasta.

$30.00

CCs Veal

Creamy garlic sauce, topped with roasted red peppers and lump crab meat, served over pasta.

$32.00

Veal Pistachio

Roasted pistachios finished with a cream sherry wine sauce.

$30.00

Veal Parmesan

Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

$30.00

Veal Entrees

Desserts

Pecan Ball

Vanilla ice cream topped with caramel and chocolate sauce.

$6.00

Homemade Key Lime Pie

Topped with whipped cream.

$6.00

Cannoli

Sweet cheese filled pastry with raspberry and chocolate sauce.

$6.00

Sparkling Water

$4.00

Root Beer Bottle

$3.50

Cola, Diet Cola, Ginger Ale, LemonLime Soda

One free refill.

$3.00

Coffee or Tea

Regular or decaffeinatedOne free refill

$3.00

Beverages

Appetizers

Pan Seared Sallops

With fresh herbs, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in an Alfredo sauce.

$12.00

Black N Bleu Shrimp

Four jumbo shrimp blackened with roasted red peppers and baked with crumbled bleu cheese.

$12.00

CCs Original Crab Cakes

Jumbo lumps of crab meat, served with a mustard aioli sauce.

$14.00

Homemade Butternut Squash Raviolo

Topped with a brown butter sage sauce, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

$12.00

Italian Bruschetta

Fresh tomatoes, basil, onion and mozzarella cheese.

$9.00

Seared Spicy Ahi Tuna Seared Rare

Served with pickled ginger, wasabi and a soy reduction.

$12.00

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers

Topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$10.00

Shrimp Cocktail

5 jumbo shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce.

$10.00

Baked Brie

Topped with a raspberry sauce and toasted almonds.

$11.00

Fresh Greens and Beans

Served with Tuscan Bread 12 Order 7With sausage and hot banana peppers Add 5

$10.00

Loaf of Cheesy Garlic Bread

$4.50

Half Order of Cheesy Garlic Bread

$3.50

House Salad

$4.00

Meatballs 3 with Marinara Sauce

$6.00

Gorgonzola Cheese

$1.50

Sides

Soup

Homemade Soup of the Day

CCs Spicy Pepper Soup