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, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, tlc, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
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, Nut-Free
- Fried Mozzarella - $11: Panko crusted mozzarella, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sicilian Arancini - $13: Golden fried risotto balls, Italian sausage, mozzarella, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Corn Dogs - $12: Crispy golden shrimp skewer, light batter, sweet chili lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Calamari Fritti - $14.75: Fried fresno peppers, garlic, marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cafe Hot Wings - $16.75: Buffalo sauce, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Clams Sicilia - $24: 1 lb manila clams, thyme, rosemary, crushed red peppers, white wine butter broth, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese & Charcuterie - $23: Select meats & cheeses, spiced nuts, olives, cranberry jam, cornichon pickles, rosemary bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
Soups & Salads
- Minestrone Soup - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Soup of the Day - $7 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Cafe Mixed Green or Caesar Salad (Small) - $6: Croutons, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Cafe Mixed Green or Caesar Salad (Large) - $11: Croutons, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Winter Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata - $16: Fresh burrata, prosciutto, basil, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Gorgonzola & Baby Spinach (Small) - $11: Cherry tomato, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Gorgonzola & Baby Spinach (Large) - $15: Cherry tomato, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Chopped Antipasto (Small) - $11: Pepperoni, salami, capicola, lettuce, cherry tomato, roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, Italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chopped Antipasto (Large) - $15: Pepperoni, salami, capicola, lettuce, cherry tomato, roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, Italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Southwest Chicken Salad - $18: Cherry tomato, corn, tortilla chips, pepperjack, cilantro, sun-dried tomato, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Raspberry Pear Salad - $16: Baby mixed greens, raspberry vinaigrette, poached pear, fresh raspberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Pastas
- Spaghetti Marinara - $11.5: Marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $12.5: Slow cooked tomato, beef & pork sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $14: Sherry wine, garlic, parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Checca - $15: Roasted garlic, feta, plum tomato sauce, basil oil, spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meat & Cheese Lasagna - $16.75: Beef & pork lasagna, sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Three Cheese Ravioli - $16: Parmesan, fontina, ricotta, san marzano tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tortellini al Pesto con Burrata - $16.5: Cheese tortellini, house pesto, creamy burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pasta Bud - $18: Ground Italian sausage, mushrooms, crushed red pepper, creamy marinara, penne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Diavalo - $18: Spicy tomato sauce, linguine, chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Southwest Pasta - $18: Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, anaheim peppers, cilantro, corn, tortilla chips, garlic cream, penne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Linguine & Clams - $20: Garlic cream sauce, clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Scampi - $21: Roasted garlic, lemon, butter, white wine sauce, linguine, shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Diavalo - $25: Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, fish, spicy tomato sauce, linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Braised Short Rib Ragu - $22: Slow braised short rib, red wine demi, portobello mushrooms, garlic, herbs, fettuccine, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $20: Panko and Italian herb crusted chicken, baked mozzarella, spaghetti marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Broasted Fried Chicken (2-piece) - $14: Coleslaw, broasted potato wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Broasted Fried Chicken (4-piece) - $19: Coleslaw, broasted potato wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pan Roasted Salmon - $23: Spaghetti pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Marsala - $24: Pan roasted chicken, garlic, shallots, mushroom, marsala wine sauce, spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Herb Crusted Pork Chop - $26: Sautéed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Rack of Lamb (Half Rack) - $25: Mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, blackberry pinot noir demi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Specialty Pizzas
- Casalinga Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, minced garlic, mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Bigman Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, olives, onions, green bell peppers, mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Margherita Pizza (4 slices) - $13: Sliced tomato, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, minced garlic, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Pesto Pizza (4 slices) - $15: Pinenuts, sliced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, pesto base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Spicy Hawaiian Pizza - $16: Vino crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella, caramelized onions, pineapple, crispy capicola, fresno chilies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roma Gorgonzola Pizza - $13: 12" thin crust, garlic olive oil, herbs, caramelized onions, mozzarella, balsamic spinach salad, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wild Mixed Mushroom Pizza - $16: 12" thin crust, garlic olive oil, herbs, mozzarella, feta, fresh thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Truffle Pig Pizza - $16: 12" thin crust, san marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage, mushrooms, fresno peppers, truffle oil, fontina Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Pan Roasted Salmon - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free