The owner of Walnut Creek’s 54 Mint Forno Italiano has brought a culinary first to the Bay Area. And we’re sort of losing our minds because there are mozarella-filled risotto croquettes involved.

Casa Barotti is a spizzicheria, which co-owner Daniele Carsano defines on the eatery’s website as “a casual place to pop in and enjoy something delicious with a glass of wine or beer.” It is an homage to the regionally-focused street food spots that are found all over Italy, including in Torino, where Carsano grew up with his two co-owners.

Located in Berkeley, between La Farine and Boichik Bagels, Casa Barotti offers a variety of handmade eats, including Pizza al Trancio, a light and airy pizza crust baked in a steel pan and topped with fresh, local or imported toppings; Panzerotti, a crispy Puglian fried mini calzoni filled with tomato and mozzarella or Cotto ham and ricotta; and Supplì, the aforementioned to-die-for tomato risotto croquettes that are filled with mozzarella and hail from Rome.

According to the Daily Californian, the restaurant opened on Tuesday and sold out of its carb-centric eats in under four hours. Casa Barotti also offers a wide range of house-baked foccacia, which is available, like the pizza, by the slice, half tray (5 slices) or whole whole tray (10 slices). There’s also farinata, a thin, Ligurian chickpea pancake that is gluten-free. Beverage options  include an ever-changing selection of beer and wines from Italy alongside a rotating local IPA.

Much like 54 Mint Forno Italiano, Casa Barotti sources its produce from trusted farmers in Northern California. Its salumi, cheeses, wines, olive oils, flours and San Marzano tomato sauce and specialty products are curated from small producers and farmers in Italy.

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Current hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at 3204 College Ave., Berkeley. For more information, visit www.casabarotti.com.