Charlie's Trio Cafe – Italian
Charlie’s Trio Cafe invites guests into a vibrant, welcoming space where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered marinara mingles with the irresistible crunch of golden-fried appetizers. The table becomes a canvas of shared delights, from savory Sicilian arancini and tender clams to playful shrimp corn dogs that add a touch of whimsy to the spirited bistro atmosphere. It is a neighborhood gem where traditional Italian warmth meets a modern culinary energy, creating an experience that is both nostalgic and refreshingly bold.
47, West Main Street, Alhambra, CA, 91801 +16262844943 https://charliestriocafe.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, gerd, alkaline, aip, tlc, carnivore, renal, zone, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Meatballs Marinara - $9: Meatballs, marinara sauce, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11: Panko crusted mozzarella, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian Arancini - $13: Golden fried risotto balls, Italian sausage, mozzarella, garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Corn Dogs - $12: Crispy golden shrimp skewer, light batter, sweet chili lime sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $14.75: Fried fresno peppers, garlic, marinara Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cafe Hot Wings - $16.75: Buffalo sauce, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Sicilia - $24: 1 lb manila clams, thyme, rosemary, crushed red peppers, white wine butter broth, garlic bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Charcuterie - $23: Select meats & cheeses, spiced nuts, olives, cranberry jam, cornichon pickles, rosemary bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Minestrone Soup - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cafe Mixed Green or Caesar Salad (Small) - $6: Croutons, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cafe Mixed Green or Caesar Salad (Large) - $11: Croutons, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata - $16: Fresh burrata, prosciutto, basil, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola & Baby Spinach (Small) - $11: Cherry tomato, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola & Baby Spinach (Large) - $15: Cherry tomato, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Antipasto (Small) - $11: Pepperoni, salami, capicola, lettuce, cherry tomato, roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, Italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Antipasto (Large) - $15: Pepperoni, salami, capicola, lettuce, cherry tomato, roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, Italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Chicken Salad - $18: Cherry tomato, corn, tortilla chips, pepperjack, cilantro, sun-dried tomato, ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raspberry Pear Salad - $16: Baby mixed greens, raspberry vinaigrette, poached pear, fresh raspberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- Spaghetti Marinara - $11.5: Marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $12.5: Slow cooked tomato, beef & pork sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $14: Sherry wine, garlic, parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Checca - $15: Roasted garlic, feta, plum tomato sauce, basil oil, spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat & Cheese Lasagna - $16.75: Beef & pork lasagna, sautéed vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cheese Ravioli - $16: Parmesan, fontina, ricotta, san marzano tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini al Pesto con Burrata - $16.5: Cheese tortellini, house pesto, creamy burrata Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bud - $18: Ground Italian sausage, mushrooms, crushed red pepper, creamy marinara, penne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Diavalo - $18: Spicy tomato sauce, linguine, chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Pasta - $18: Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, anaheim peppers, cilantro, corn, tortilla chips, garlic cream, penne Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine & Clams - $20: Garlic cream sauce, clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $21: Roasted garlic, lemon, butter, white wine sauce, linguine, shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Diavalo - $25: Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, fish, spicy tomato sauce, linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib Ragu - $22: Slow braised short rib, red wine demi, portobello mushrooms, garlic, herbs, fettuccine, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $20: Panko and Italian herb crusted chicken, baked mozzarella, spaghetti marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broasted Fried Chicken (2-piece) - $14: Coleslaw, broasted potato wedges Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broasted Fried Chicken (4-piece) - $19: Coleslaw, broasted potato wedges Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Salmon - $23: Spaghetti pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $24: Pan roasted chicken, garlic, shallots, mushroom, marsala wine sauce, spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Crusted Pork Chop - $26: Sautéed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb (Half Rack) - $25: Mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, blackberry pinot noir demi sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
- Casalinga Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, minced garlic, mozzarella, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bigman Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, olives, onions, green bell peppers, mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Sliced tomato, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, minced garlic, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pesto Pizza (4 slices) - $15: Pinenuts, sliced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, pesto base Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Hawaiian Pizza - $16: Vino crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella, caramelized onions, pineapple, crispy capicola, fresno chilies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roma Gorgonzola Pizza - $13: 12" thin crust, garlic olive oil, herbs, caramelized onions, mozzarella, balsamic spinach salad, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mixed Mushroom Pizza - $16: 12" thin crust, garlic olive oil, herbs, mozzarella, feta, fresh thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Pig Pizza - $16: 12" thin crust, san marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage, mushrooms, fresno peppers, truffle oil, fontina Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast - $6.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Pan Roasted Salmon - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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