Antipasti
Bruschetta Caprese
$8.00
Tomato, crostini, basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, aged balscamic.
Pismo Style Clam Chowder
$10.00
Creamy clam chowder, little neck clams, extra virgin olive oil.
Polpette
$10.00
American Wagyu beef meatballs, marinara, Romano.
Asparaghi Proscuitto E Scarmoza Alla Griglia
$10.00
Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, Provolone and grilled.
Carpaccio di Manzo
$16.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, capers, lemon, dijon.
Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp
$14.00
Lightly dusted calamari, rock shrimp, vegetables.
Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp
$15.00
Lightly dusted calamari, rock shrimp, vegetables.
Funghi Ripieni
$9.00
Mushrooms stuffed with cheese and herbs, four cheese sauce.
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
$16.00
Wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato sauce.
Lamb Lolli Pops
$17.00
Roasted lamb chops, dipping sauces.
Local Zucchini Blossoms
$12.00
Creamy Mozzarella, flash fried, house made sauces.
Manilla Clams & Carlsbad Mussels
$12.00
In bianco white wine, garlic, calabrese chili, x-v-o-o.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$8.00
Baked eggplant, Mozzarella, tomato sauce.
Zuppa Del Giorno
$7.00
Soup of the day.
Panzerotti
$11.00
Fried pizza, mozzarella, tomato, basil. Add sausage for an additional charge.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$12.00
Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiana.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$14.00
Pecans, goat cheese, dried cherries, honey Dijon vinaigrette.
Calamari Fritti
$15.00
Monterey calamari steak, tubes and tentacles, flash fried.
Wood Fired Mediterranean Octopus Salad
$16.00
Spanish octopus, cerignola olives, Yukon Gold potatoes.
Braciole alla Ragu
$17.00
Flank steak slow braised in red wine and tomato.
Wild Gulf Prawns
$18.00
Scampi style.
Prosciutto and Burrata Platter
$19.00
30-month aged prosciutto di Parma, Pugliese burrata.
Lamb Lollipops
20.00
Herb aioli, olive tapenade, grilled vegetables.
$Insalata
Add toppings for an additional charge.Mama's Salad
$8.00
Arugula, iceberg, frisee, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Locally grown romaine hearts, croutons, Parmigiana, anchovy dressing. Add Spanish anchovies for an additional charge.
Roasted Beets Salad
$12.00
Arugula, pecans, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette.
Tricolore "The Detox" Salad
$12.00
Radicchio, endive, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan.
Americano "Wedge" Salad
$13.00
Iceberg, crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola, tomato, deviled egg, red wine vinaigrette.
Giuseppe Salad
$14.00
Butter lettuce, avocado, cucumber, garbanzo, carrot, tomato, red onion, grana Parmigiana dressing.
Antipasto
$3.95
Della Citta
$6.95
Family.
Italian
$3.95
Side Salads
$3.95
Cucumber, red onionand tomato, caprese, pesto pasta, tuna, chicken cury.
Caprese Royal Salad
$15.00
Heirloom tomato, creamy artisan burrata, torn basil.
Chop Chop Salad
17.00
Chicken, shrimp, sopressata, provolone, tomato, pepperoncini, avocado, garbanzos, radicchio.
$Pizza
12" wood fired. Gluten free crust available for an additional charge.Margherita Pizza
$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, oregano.
Gorgonzola Pizza
$16.00
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, caramelized onions.
Popeye Pizza
$16.00
Pesto, spinach, burrata, Parmesan.
Vongole Pizza
$16.00
Chopped clams, olive oil, Parmigiana, calabrese chili.
Diavolo Pizza
$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, peppers, olives
Salsiccia Pizza
$17.00
House made sausage, red onion, cremini.
California Pizza
$17.00
Chicken, corn, cilantro, avocado, bianca sauce.
Pepperoni Pizza
$17.00
Artisan handmade cured sausage.
Margherita Royal Pizza
$19.00
Fresh burrata, san marzano, torn basil.
Principessa Pizza
$21.00
30 month aged Parma proscuitto, arugula, pugliese burrata.
Diavolo
$15.00
Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives.
Neapolitan
$14.00
Anchovies, olives, capers, Mozzarella, chili flakes.
Razor Clam Pizza
$14.00
Baby manilla and razor clams, calabrese chilis, cherry tomatoes, pecorino, no tomato sauce.
Smoked Mozzarella
$14.00
Prosciutto cotto "Italian ham".
Tonno
$14.00
Italian olive oil cured tuna, capers, black olives, arugula.
Vincenzo
15.00
Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions.
$Pasta
Made in-house.Pomodoro
$16.00
Crushed plum tomato passata, olive oil, basil, garlic, Romano.
Carbonara
$16.00
Bucatini, pancetta, pepper, egg-romano sauce, Parmigiana.
Bucatini Amatriciana
$17.00
Pancetta, organic San Marzano tomato, chili, red onion, parsley.
Cavatelli con Cima di Rapa
$17.00
Fresh ricotta cavatelli, broccoli rabe, caramelized onions.
Lasagna
$18.00
Thin egg pasta, béchamel. Vande rose pork ragu.
Nonna's Meatballs
$19.00
Bucatini, Romano, Wagyu meatballs.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
$19.00
Slow cooked pork and beef tomato ragu, ricotta, parsley, Romano.
Ravioli di Zucca
$20.00
Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, Parmesan cream sauce.
Tortellini Giuseppe
$20.00
Spinach and ricotta filled pasta, pancetta, mushrooms, onion, peas, basil, pink sauce, shaved Parmigiana.
Linguine Vongole
$22.00
Littleneck clams, garlic, lemon, parsley, white wine.
Macceroni con Ragu "alla Napoletana"
$25.00
Slow simmered "Sunday sauce", San Marzano passata, lamb chops, braciole, wagyu meatballs, house-made ziti.
Spaghetti "Scampi"
$26.00
Wild gulf prawns, meyer lemon, house made spaghetti.
Capesante e Gamberi
$27.00
Prawns, scallops, pancetta, garlic, white vodka cream sauce.
Frutta di Mare
$28.00
Prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, Saltspring mussels, sand dabs, salmon, spicy tomato broth.
Bucatini Bolognese
$8.95
Thick spaghetti, slow cooked meat ragu.
Bucatini Con Polpette Della Nonna
$12.00
Bucatini, hand-rolled meatballs grandmother's way.
Capellini Alla Checca
$11.00
Angel hair pasta, tomatoes, x-v-0-0, garlic, sweet basil.
Capellini Con Capesante e Gamberi
$24.00
Shrimp, scallops, pancetta, garlic, vodka cream sauce.
Gnocchi Amatriciana
$13.00
Tomatoes, chili flakes, red onion, pancetta, x-v-o-o, sheep's milk cheese, potato gnocchi.
Lasagna "Bolognese" Style
$13.00
Baked lasagna. Egg pasta sheets, meat ragu, cheese, bechamel.
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
$17.00
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, garlic, tomato sauce.
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
$26.00
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, garlic, tomato sauce.
Orecchiette E Braciole
$14.00
"little ears pasta," slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, Romano, tomato ragu.
Ravioli Di Zucca
$13.00
Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce.
Ravioli di Zucca
$17.00
Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce.
Rigatoni & Sausage
$8.95
House-made sausage and peppers.
Rigatoni San Luca
$16.00
Sun-dried tomato, roasted chicken, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers.
Rigatoni San Luca with Chicken
$25.00
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sugo.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$8.95
Made grandmother's way.
Tortellini Giuseppe
9.95
Pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce.
$Secondi
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
$16.00
Baked veal cutlets, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$12.00
Baked eggplant, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
Pollo Con Crema E Basilico
$14.00
Range chicken breast, basil cream sauce, tortelloni.
Scaloppine Di Vitello Con Pomodori Fresco
$16.00
Sauteed thinly pounded veal, lemon, x-v-o-o, tomatoes, avocado.
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
$14.00
Baked chicken breast, grana parmigiano crust, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, tagliatelle.
Certified Angus "Prime" (16 Oz.) Rib Eye
$36.00
16 ounces prime rib-eye steak, grilled over fruit wood, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, arugula and red onion salad.
Pollo con Crema EE Basilico
$21.00
Range chicken breast, basil cream sauce, tortelloni.
Costata D'agnello al Griglia
$34.00
Rack of lamb grilled over fruit wood, aged balsamic reduction.
Scaloppine di Vitello e Funghi
$25.00
Veal, mushrooms, marsala, tagliatelle pasta.
Vitello alla Parmigiana
$22.00
Baked veal cutlets, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
Spiedini Di Gamberi
$26.00
Grilled pancetta wrapped wild jumbo gulf prawns, butternut squash ravioli, romesco.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$18.00
Baked eggplant, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
Scampi Aglio
$24.00
Sauteed, wild jumbo gulf prawns, garlic, caper, lemon, saffron risotto.
Morro Bay Sand Dabs "alla Piccata"
$22.00
Lemon, caper, white wine, Israeli couscous.
Slow Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Thighs
$23.00
Brick oven terra cotta baked, Yukon gold potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, Meyer lemon "worth the wait".
Free Range Chicken Breast
$24.00
Parmigiana style or basilico style.
Fritto Misto
$26.00
Calamari steak, prawns, sand dabs, scallops, potatoes.
Lover's Plate
$28.00
Pancetta wrapped prawns, butternut squash ravioli.
Costata D' Agnello alla Griglia
$39.00
Fruitwood grilled rack of lamb, whipped potatoes, panko-pecorino crust, balsamic reduction.
USDA Prime 45-Day Dry Aged 20 oz. Ribeye
44.00
Fruitwood grilled, whipped potatoes, tomato, red onion, arugula, aged balsamic steak sauce.
$Sides
Gluten Free Bread
$5.00
Sauteed Spinach
$8.00
Broccoli Rabe
$8.00
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
9.00
$Lunch Antipasti
Bruschetta Lunch
$8.00
Crostini trio, tomato, basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic.
Pismo Style Clam Chowder Lunch
$10.00
Creamy clam chowder, little neck clams, extra virgin olive oil.
Polpette Lunch
$10.00
American wagyu beef meatballs.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana Lunch
$12.00
Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiana.
Calamari Fritti Lunch
$15.00
Monterey calamari steak, tubes and tentacles, flash fried.
Scampi Aglio Lunch
$17.00
Sauteed prawns, little neck clams, grilled bread.
Prosciutto and Burrata Platter Lunch
$19.00
30-month aged prosciutto di Parma, artisan burrata mozzarella.
Lamb Lollipops Lunch
20.00
Herb aioli, olive tapenade, grilled vegetables.
$Lunch Insalata
Add toppings for an additional charge.Mama's Salad Lunch
$8.00
Arugula, iceberg, frisee, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad Lunch
$9.00
Local romaine hearts, croutons, Parmigiana, anchovy dressing.
Roasted Beets Salad Lunch
$12.00
Arugula, pecans, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette.
Tricolore "The Detox" Salad Lunch
$11.00
Radicchio, endive, arugula, shaved Parmesan, lemon vinaigrette.
Americano Salad Lunch
$12.00
Iceberg, crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola, tomato, deviled egg, red wine vinaigrette.
Giuseppe Salad Lunch
$13.00
Butter lettuce, avocado, cucumber, garbanzo, carrot, tomato, herb Parmigiana dressing.
Caprese Royal Salad Lunch
$15.00
Heirloom tomato, creamy artisan burrata, torn basil.
Chop Chop Salad Lunch
16.00
Chicken, shrimp, sopressata, provolone, tomato, pepperoncini, avocado, garbanzos, radicchio.
$Lunch Sandwiches
Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$16.00
Cabbage, apple and carrot slaw, red onion, honey Dijon aioli, brioche.
Kobe Burger Lunch
$17.00
Sweet red onions, vine ripe tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, arugula, aioli, brioche.
Prime Top Sirloin Beef Dip Sandwich Lunch
18.00
Slow roasted 45 day aged snake river top sirloin, pepper jack, giardiniera, au jus, horseradish.
$Lunch Pizza
12" wood fired. Gluten free crust available for an additional charge.Margherita Pizza Lunch
$14.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, oregano.
Gorgonzola Pizza Lunch
$14.00
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, caramelized onions.
Popeye Pizza Lunch
$14.00
Pesto, spinach, burrata, shaved Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil.
Diavolo Pizza Lunch
$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, giardiniera, black olives.
Vongole Pizza Lunch
$16.00
Chopped clams, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomato, Parmesan, calabrese chili.
Salsiccia Pizza Lunch
$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, pork sausage, mushrooms.
California Pizza Lunch
$16.00
White sauce, mozzarella, chicken, corn, cilantro, avocado.
Prosciutto Pie Lunch
17.00
Tomato sauce, burrata, prosciutto, arugula, shaved Parmesan.
$Lunch Pasta
Made in-house.Pomodoro Lunch
$13.00
Crushed plum tomato passata, olive oil, basil, garlic, Romano.
Carbonara Lunch
$13.00
Pancetta, black pepper, egg-romano sauce, shaved Parmigiana.
Cima di Rapa Lunch
$15.00
Rapini, caramelized onions, chili flake, ricotta salata, extra virgin olive oil.
Ravioli di Zucca Lunch
$15.00
Butternut squash filled pasta, sage and Parmigiana cream sauce.
Nonna's Meatballs Lunch
$15.00
Marinara, romano, American wagyu meatballs.
Tortellini Giuseppe Lunch
$15.00
Spinach and ricotta filled pasta, pancetta, mushrooms, onion, peas, basil, pink sauce, shaved Parmigiana.
Linguine Vongole Lunch
$16.00
Clams, garlic, lemon, parsley, white wine.
Tagliatelle Bolognese Lunch
$16.00
Slow cooked pork and beef tomato ragu, ricotta cheese.
Capesante e Gamberi Lunch
$18.00
Prawns, scallops, pancetta, garlic, white vodka cream sauce.
Frutta di Mare Lunch
19.00
Prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, Saltspring mussels, sand dabs, salmon, spicy tomato broth.
$Lunch Specialties
Chicken Paillard Lunch Special
$18.00
Thinly pounded pan seared chicken breast, capers, lemon, arugula, avocado, endive, tomato, red onion.
Morro Bay Sand Dabs "alla Piccata" Lunch Special
$19.00
Lemon, caper, white wine, Israeli couscous, parsley.
Cioppino Lunch Special
22.00
Prawns, mussels, clams, sand dabs, scallops, spicy tomato broth.
$Dolci
Desserts made in house daily.Delicate Handmade Sicilian Cannoli
$8.00
Light flaky cinnamon pastry shells filled with slightly sweetened whipped ricotta and pistachios. "Voted best cannoli on the west coast".
Mascarpone Carrot Cake
$8.00
Luscious carrot cake layered with a creamy mascarpone filling, walnuts and pistachios.
Tiramisu
$9.00
"Our family recipe" Kahlua soaked ladyfingers and sponge cake, Nonna's Zabaglione.
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
$9.00
Buttery shortbread crust, chocolate drizzled strawberry, berry sauce.
Giuseppe's Mud Pie
$9.00
Oreo cookie crust, cappuccino gelato, candied pecans, caramel and chocolate drizzle.
Gelato Sampler
$10.00
A trio of our favorite gelatos. Sorbetto available upon request.
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
$9.00
Caramelized raw cane sugar topping, fresh berries.
Pot de Creme
9.00
Chilled dark chocolate custard, vanilla bean whipped cream, fresh berries.
$Refreshments
Soda
$3.00
Shirley Temple
$3.50
Roy Rogers
$3.50
Juice
$3.50
Locally Sourced Unsweetened Iced Tea
$3.50
Homemade Lemonade
$3.50
San Pellegrino Italian Soda
$3.50
POM Pomegranate Juice
$4.50
Sprecher Gourmet Root Beer
$4.50
Sprecher Gourmet Cream Soda
$4.50
1 Liter Natural Bottled Water
$4.00
1 Liter Sparkling Bottled Water
4.00
$Hot Sandwiches
Eggplant
$7.50
Italian Beef Dip
$7.50
Meatball & Mozzarella
$7.50
Chicken Parmigiana
$7.50
Spicy Pastrami
$7.50
Grilled Chicken Florentine
$7.50
Spinach, red pepper aioli, sun-dried tomato, pepper Jack cheese.
Homemade Sausage & Peppers
7.50
$Cold Sandwiches
Tuna
$6.95
Salami & Provolone
$6.95
Ham & Swiss
$6.95
Curry Chicken Salad
$6.95
House-Made Cold Roast Beef
$6.95
Swiss, tomato, horseradish aioli.
Caprese
$6.95
Avocado, fresh tomato, Mozzarella, basil.
Turkey & Swiss
$6.95
Giuseppes Italian Hero
6.95
Mortadella, capicolla, Genoa and Provolone.
$Flatbread & Sandwiches
Flatbread Con Pollo E Pesto
$14.00
Grilled chicken breast, smoked Mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, baby greens.
Italian Beef Steak Sandwich
$14.00
House cooked roast beef, onions, peppers, mascarpone, Provolone.
Flatbread Primavera
$14.00
Buffalo mozzarella, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, basil.
Flatbread Alla Grecca
14.00
Grilled chicken, avocado, kalamata olives, tomatoes, roasted peppers, Feta cheese.
$Neapolitan Pizza
Neapolitan 12" thin crust.Campania
$12.00
Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes.
Gorgonzola
$12.00
Caramelized onions, Mozzarella, gorgonzola no tomato sauce.
Vincenzo
$13.00
Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions.
Pepperoni
$13.00
Pepperoni, cheese.
Salsiccia
$13.00
House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms.
Margherita
$12.00
San marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, x-v-o-o.
Diavolo
$13.00
Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives.
California
13.00
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, Mozzarella.
$Insalata
Caesar
$8.00
Romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing.
Chopped Salad
$14.00
Roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, avocado, beets, tomato, bacon, mixed greens, Bleu cheese dressing.
Caprese
$12.00
Local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, red onion, avocado.
Italiana
$7.00
Butter lettuce, mixed greens, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette.
Giuseppe
$9.00
Butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing.
Americano
$8.00
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, egg, applewood bacon, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, Bleu cheese.
Tonno Al Modo Mio
$17.00
Seared ahi tuna, peppercorn crust, arugula, tomato, cucumber, red onion salad.
Roasted Golden & Red Beets
$9.00
Goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette, walnuts.
Della Citta
8.00
Arugula, poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette.
$Create Your Own
Formaggio (Cheese) (18")
$18.00
Formaggio (Cheese) (14")
14.00
$Wood Oven Fired Pizza
Margherita
$13.00
San marzano plum sauce, Mozzarella, basil, x-v-o-o.
Gorgonzola
$13.00
Caramelized onions, Mozzarella, gorgonzola,no tomato sauce.
Diavolo
$13.00
Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives.
Razor & Baby Manilla Clams
$13.00
Calabrese chilis, cherry tomatoes, pecorino no tomato sauce.
Neapolitan
$13.00
Anchovies, olives, capers, Mozzarella, chili flakes.
Smoked Mozzarella
$13.00
Prosciutto cotto "Italian ham".
Salsiccia
$14.00
House made sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms.
Vincenzo
$14.00
Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions.
Tonno
$14.00
Italian olive oil cured tuna, capers, black olives, arugula.
California
14.00
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella no tomato sauce.
$Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian thick crust.Godfather
$17.00
House-made sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon.
V I P
$17.00
Sauteed mushrooms, peppers, olives tomatoes, onions, sausage, pepperoni.
Gorgonzola
$16.00
Caramelized onions, Mozzarella, gorgonzola no tomato sauce.
Primavera
$17.00
Sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives tomatoes, onions.
Salsiccia
$16.00
House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms.
Formaggio (Cheese)
$14.00
Campania
$16.00
Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes.
Margherita
$15.00
San marzano plum tomato sauce, Mozzarella, basil, x-v-0-0.
Pepperoni
$16.00
Pepperoni, cheese.
California
17.00
Grilled chicken, roasted com, cilantro, avocado, Mozzarella.
$House Specialties
Chicken Parmigiana With Rigatoni
$23.00
Baked range chicken breast, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
Eggplant Parmigiana With Rigatoni
8.95
Baked eggplant, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni.
$Zuppa
Homemade Minestrone
4.95
$Pizza
Pizza by the Slice
$3.75
Special slices.
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