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Benchmark Pizzeria
1568 Oak View Ave
Albany, CA 94706
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Pizzeria Menu
Main Menu
Lunch Menu
Dessert Menu
Wine & Beer Menu
Kids Menu
Pizzeria Menu
Gluten free, organic corn pasta available to substitute upon request, $3
Starters
Benchmark Caesar
Romaine & Parmesan
- Appetizer $10.00
- Entrée Size $14.00
Farm Stand Salad
Arugula​ Frisee, Red Dandelion, Marinated Beets, Almonds, Goat Cheese
- Appetizer $10.00
- Entrée Size $14.00
- Extra Dressing
- $2.00
Mixed Olives & Nuts
$6.00
Kashiwase Farm Almonds, Castelveltrano Olives, Oil Cured Black, and Picholine Olives
- Extra Dressing
- $2.00
Tuscan Bread Soup
$7.00
Green Garlic, Spring Onion, Spinach, Parmesan
- Extra Dressing
- $2.00
Spicy Carrot Salad
$8.00
Mint, Sultana Raisins, Almonds, Lemon
- Extra Dressing
- $2.00
Navel Oranges
$8.00
Mint, Feta, Honey, Cilantro Blossoms
- Extra Dressing
- $2.00
Pizza
Add to any pizza: Housemade sausage $4.50, Salami, Ham, or Pancetta $4, Farm Egg $3.50, Castelveltrano Olives $2, Pickled Olives $2
The Benchmark
$11.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Sicilian Dried Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parsley & Chile
$14.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Garlic
Anchovy & Castelvetrano Olives
$14.00
Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Sicilian Oregano, Chile, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fried Sage
$14.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Brown Butter, Garlic, Lemon
Spinach Calzone
$17.00
Goat​ Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, Tomato Sauce, Salt-Cured Black Olives
Salami & Calabrian Chile
$17.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Onions, Parmesan
Pancetta & Ham
$18.00
Tomato Sauce, Spring Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Housemade Sausage & Rapini Greens
$18.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Mozzarella, Red Onions, Parmesan
Pasta & Entrees
Calamarata with Mussels & Green Garlic
$17.00
Housemade Pasta, Calabrian Chile, Bread Crumbs, Parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara
$16.00
Housemade Pasta, Egg Yolk, Smoked Pancetta, Pepper, Pecorino, Parmesan
Strozzapreti Bolognese
$17.00
Housemade "Priest Stranglers" Pasta, Traditional Bolognese Meat Sauce, Parmesan
Benchmark Meatballs
$17.00
Tomato Sauce, Creamy Polenta, Braised Greens
Starters
Mixed Olives
$3.00
Castelvetrano, Nicoise, Oil Cured Black
Benchmark Bread
$4.00
Housemade Country Round, Salted Butter
Spicy Fried Garlic Bread
$5.00
Cayenne Chilis, Olive Oil
Butternut Squash Soup
$7.00
Warm Spice, Brown Butter
Spicy Carrots
$8.00
Mint, Sultana Raisins, Almonds, Lemon
Benchmark Chopped Salad
$14.00
Treviso Radicchio, Arugula, Persimmon, Ceci Beans, Farm Egg, Feta, Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette
Farm Stand Salad
Mixed Greens, Almonds, Gala Apples, Parmesan
- $10.00
- $14.00
Benchmark Caesar
Romaine, Parmesan, Black Pepper
- $10.00
- $14.00
Fixed Price Menu
Small Farm or Caesar with The Benchmark Pizza
- $20.00
- Add a Glass of Gragnano Red $28.00
Dessert Special
Warm Apple Galette, Whipped Cream, Butterscotch, Serves 2
Pizza
Add to Any Pizza: Pancetta, Salami, Sausage $4.50; Castelveltrano Olives $3; Pickled Anchovy $3
The Benchmark
$13.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Sicilian Dried Oregano
Broccoli Calzone
$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Lemon, Garlic, Chile, Anchovy
Anchovy & Castelveltrano Olive
$15.00
Tomato Sauce, Pickled Anchovy, Caper, Chili Flake Oregano, Parmesan
Fried Sage
$15.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Brown Butter, Lemon, Garlic
Eggplant & Sweet Peppers
$16.00
Tomato Sauce, Red Onions, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic, Parmesan
Delicata Squash & Kale
$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Brown Butter, Lemon
Salami & Calabrian Chili
$18.00
Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Onions, Parmesan
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Cayenne, Parmesan
Secondi
Paccheri with Spicy Tomato Sauce
$15.00
Housemade Pasta, Dry-Farmed Early Girl Tomatoes, Pickled Cayenne Peppers, Parmesan
Fusilli with Sweet Onion Cream & Tomato Conserva
$16.00
Housemade Pasta, Thyme, Parmesan, Smoked Pancetta
Strozzapreti Bolognese
$17.00
Housemade "Priest Stranglers" Pasta, Traditional Bologna-Style Meat Sauce, Parmesan
Benchmark Meatballs
$18.00
Tomato Sauce, Soft Polenta, Braised Dino Kale
Wine
By glass, bottle, and half liter (half liter - 3.30 glasses). Enjoy any bottle or half liter on this list for $15 on Thursdays. Bring your own bottle on Tuesday nights - no corkage
Sparkling
Cava, NV, Mercat Brut, Sant Sandurni D'Anoia, Barcelona
- G $9.00
- B $36.00
Benchmark Kir Royale, Cava & Amarena Cherry Syrup
$10.00Gragnano (Sparkling Red) Iovine, Campania, Italy
- G $10.00
- B $40.00
White
Pinot Grigio 2015, San Pietro, Alto Adige, Italy
- G $9.00
- B $36.00
Chardonnay 2014, 'Alondra", Skylark, Sonoma
- G $10.00
- B $40.00
Red
Tempranillo 2013, Ercavio, Toledo, Spain
- G $7.50
- B $30.00
Syrah-Carignane 2014, Skylark, Red Belly Blend, North Coast
- G $9.00
- HL $26.00
Zinfandel 2015, Hendry, Napa Valley
- G $9.50
- HL $27.50
Nero D'avola 2014, Curatolo Arini, Sicily
- G $10.00
- B $40.00
Pinot Noir 2015, Banshee, Sonoma County
- G $11.00
- HL $32.00
Beer / Cider on Draft
Pulp Free IPA Draught, Fieldwork, Berkeley
- Pint $6.75
- Pitcher $25.00
Anchor Steam, Draught, Anchor Steam Brewing, San Francisco
- Pint $6.75
- Pitcher $25.00
'Straight up Oakland' Dry Cider, Draught, Crooked City Cider, Oakland
Internationally light in carbonation
- Pint $8.00
- Pitcher $30.00
Sunday Brunch
Blood Oranges
$8.00
Oil Cured Black Olives, Honey, Fresh Coriander
Farm Stand
$10.00
Arugula, Radicchio, Walnuts, Sherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette, Parmesan
Benchmark Caesar
$10.00
Romaine, Parmesan
Fresh Mozzarella Panino
$8.00
Tomato & Basil
Ham & Cheese Panino
$8.00
Fra' Mani Rosemary Ham, Mozzarella
Spaghetti Carbonara
$15.00
Housemade Pasta, Egg Yolks, Pancetta, Parmesan, Black Pepper
Strozzapreti Bolognese
$15.00
Housemade Pasta, Traditional Bologna-style Meat Sauce, Parmesan
Benchmark Pizza
$11.00
Tomato Sauce, Housemade Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Housemade Sausage Pizza
$17.00
Tomato Sauce, Housemade Mozzarella, Spinach, Parmesan
Salami & Calabrian Chile Pizza
$14.00
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pickled Onions
Fried Sage Pizza
$13.00
Housemade Mozzarella, Parmesan, Garlic, Brown Butter
Spring Vegetable Soup
$7.50
Chard, Spring Onion, Tomato, Green Garlic, Carrots
Anchovy & Castelveltrano Olive PIzza
$13.00
Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Sicilian Oregano, Chile, Capers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dessert
Toppings: Sprinkles ($0.50), Olive Oil & Sea Salt ($1) Chocolate or Butterscotch Sauce ($1)
Soda Float
$7.00
Vanilla Soft Serve with Orange, Sarsaparilla, or Ginger Soda
Benchmark Sundae
$7.00
Vanilla soft serve, chocolate or butterscotch sauce, peanuts, whipped cream, Amarena cherry, cacao nibs
Straus Soft Serve Ice Cream
$5.00
Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl
Red
Syrah, 2013, Folk Machine, Santa Rosa Blend, "Parts & Labor"
- Glass (5 ounces) $6.50
- 1/2 liter (3 glasses) $17.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Cultivar, Napa Valley
- Glass $13.00
- 1/2 liter $38.00
Sangiovese, 2012, Giornata, Paso Robles
- Glass $9.00
- 1/2 liter $26.00
Bottled Wines
Prosecco, NV, Sorelle Bronca, Superiore DOCG
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Lambrusco, NV, Sparkling Red Wine, Barbolini
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Roero Arneis, 2012, Piedmont, Italy
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
Chardonnay, 2012, Navarro, Mendocino
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Frascati, 2013, Casale Marchese, Lazio
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Pinot Blanc, 2013, Nararro, Mendocino
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Pinot Noir, 2011, Navarro, Mendocino
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $45.00
Aglianico, Gricos, Basilicata
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $30.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Vallevo, Abruzzo, Italy
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $25.00
Local Beer
Magnolia, Prescription Pale Ale
- Pint $5.00
- Pitcher $18.00
Red Rocket Ale, Bear Republic
$4.5021st Amendment, IPA, San Francisco, Can
$3.50Trumer Pils, Pilsner, Berkeley
$4.00Spring Hornin', Spring IPA, Anderson Valley
$4.50Heelch O'Hops, Double IPA, Anderson Valley
$7.00Crispin Cider, Hard Cider, Colfax
$5.00Dead Guy Ale, Rogue, Newport, Oregon
$5.00Brother David's Triple, Anderson Valley Brewing, Mendocino
$6.50Wild Sourdough Ale, Almanac, San Francisco
$15.00Racer 5, IPA, Bear Republic
- Pint $7.50
- Pitcher $27.00
Oatmeal Stout, AVBC, Mendocino
- Pint $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Pizza
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Benchmark Pizzeria offers neo-Neapolitan, personally sized wood-fired pizzas, Italian-inspired pastas and antipasti, homemade pies and Straus soft-serve ice cream. We source from local farms and the majority of our food is organic or sustainably produced. We also offer local wine & beer on tap as well as Californian and Italian bottled selections.