Taste of Italy

Taste of Italy Menu

(619) 660-6300
2512 Jamacha Road Ste 602, El Cajon, CA 92019
$$$$$

Appetizers


Spicy Chicken Wings
$11.99
BBQ Chicken Wings
$11.99
Garlic Cheese Bread
$6.99
Fresh garlic buttered bread baked with mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Sauteed Mushrooms
$10.49
Fresh mushrooms sauteed in garlic, olive oil, lemon, and white wine.
Mozzarella Fritti
$9.99
Block sliced mozzarella and hand-breaded in our house seasoning, then deep-fried.
Cheesy Breadsticks
$9.99
Bruschetta di Pomodoro
$10.99
Toasted Italian bread topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Baked with mozzarella and pecorino-Romano cheese.
Italian Chips
$6.99
Fried chips topped with garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Calamari Fritti
$11.99
Select calamari breaded and flash-fried.
Melanzane al Forno
$12.99
Eggplant lightly breaded with marinara and topped with fresh basil and Gorgonzola cheese, then baked to perfection.
Calamari Diablo
$11.99
Select calamari flash-fried with finely diced jalapenos, crushed red peppers, and zest.
Sauteed Calamari Scampi
$12.99
Calamari and mushrooms sauteed in pinot grigio, olive oil, lemon, and fresh garlic with a touch of cream.
Caprese
$13.99
Fresh Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Shrimp Scampi
14.99
Shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in fresh garlic, butter, lemon juice, and pinot grigio with a touch of cream. Served with garlic bread.

$Salads


Mixed Green Salad
$10.99
Mixed greens, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncino, red onions, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella cheese and homestyle croutons. Served with your choice of house dressing.
Caesar Salad
$10.99
Freshly tossed romaine with home-style croutons in a light and zesty Caesar dressing topped with grated pecorino-Romano cheese.
Greek Salad
$10.99
Mixed greens, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onions, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives. Served with your classic Greek feta dressing.
La Gorgonzola Salad
$10.99
Mixed greens, red onions, fried cranberries, Gorgonzola, and almonds in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Spinach Salad
$11.99
Fresh spinach leaves, tomatoes, pecans, mushrooms, red onion, and dried cranberries topped with bacon bits and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Classic Antipasto Salad
$12.99
Mixed greens, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncini, red onions, and mushrooms with Italian mortadella, dry salami, and provolone. Topped with pecorino-Romano cheese and served with Italian house dressing.
Italian Chopped Salad
12.99
Mixed greens with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, pepperoncini, basil, Italian salami, pepperoni, and Kalamata olives. Topped with mozzarella cheese and tossed in our Italian house dressing.

$Chicken


Chicken Breast and Vegetables
$17.99
Chicken sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic, and lemon. Served with 1 side, dressing, sauteed vegetables, and signature bread.
Chicken Marsala
$19.94
Sauteed with olive oil, fresh mushrooms, and garlic, Marsala Wine sauce, and a touch of cream.
Chicken Picatta
$19.94
Sauteed with olive oil, pinot grigio, fresh garlic, lemon, and capers with a touch of cream.
Chicken Parmigiana
18.99
Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce then baked to perfection.

$Seafood


Linguini with Clams
$22.04
Whole and baby clams sauteed with pinot grigio, garlic, and olive oil.
Shrimp Scampi
$22.99
Sauteed with fresh garlic, mushrooms, and pinot grigio in lemon butter with a touch of cream.
Shrimp Alfredo
$22.99
Zucchini, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Salmon Con Penne a la Vodka
$22.99
Fresh salmon, Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, mushrooms, capers, and basil in pink vodka cream sauce.
Shrimp Scampi Carciofi
$22.99
Artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Served with 1 side, decadent light lemon sauce.
Seafood Pasta
$22.99
Your choice of pasta sauteed with jumbo shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, and fresh chopped baby clams. Served with your choice of preparation, sauce, side, and signature bread.
Salmon Aioli and Shrimp
22.99
Tender salmon fillet sauteed with fresh red peppers and shrimp in a sauce with a touch of cream. Topped with mozzarella.

$Steak

Served with your choice of preparation, side, and signature bread.
Steak Marsala
$22.99
Sauteed with olive oil, fresh mushrooms, garlic, and Marsala wine.
Steak Picatta
22.99
Sauteed with olive oil, pinot grigio, fresh garlic, lemon, and capers.

$Pasta

Served with your choice of pasta and garlic bread.
Marinara Sauce Pasta
$12.59
Our classic tomato sauce with Italian herbs and spices.
Bolognese Pasta
$13.99
Meat sauce. Traditional recipe combining fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices with USDA choice of ground beef.
Arrabiata Pasta
$12.99
Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and pinot grigio sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce.
Classic Alfredo Cream Sauce Pasta
$12.99
Creamy cheese sauce made with pecorino-Romano cheese and fresh garlic.
Spicy Antonio Pasta
$13.99
Sauteed with fresh garlic, parsley, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes in a spicy and creamy Alfredo sauce.
Alla Vodka Pasta
$13.99
Fresh basil and garlic sauteed in olive oil with tomato sauce and touch of cream.
La Primavera Pasta
$13.99
Fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, garlic, basil, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, olive oil, and pinto grigio sauteed with marinara and touch of cream.
Pomodoro Pasta
$12.99
Fresh tomato and basil with olive oil and garlic sauce.
Carciofi Pasta
$12.99
Artichoke, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a cream sauce with Gorgonzola cheese.
Pesto Pasta
$13.64
Served with olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pesto Alfredo Pasta
$13.64
Served with olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil, and sun-dried tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce.
Cinque Formaggi Pasta
$13.64
Our 5 cheese cream sauce made with fresh garlic, parsley, fontina, Gorgonzola, Gouda, mozzarella, and Romano cheese.
Tequila Lime and Jalapeno Cream Sauce Pasta
$13.64
Sauteed red, green peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and scallions lightly sauteed in olive oil, tequila and fresh lime juice in a minced jalapeno cream sauce.
La Gorgonzola Pasta
$13.64
Olive oil, fresh garlic, pinot grigio, spinach, walnut, crushed red pepper, Gorgonzola cheese, and a touch of lemon.
A la Carbonara Pasta
13.64
Bacon, diced onion, and garlic sauteed in olive oil with light cream sauce.

$Baked Dishes


Blue Cheese Mac
$14.99
Cheese tortellini, applewood bacon, caramelized onion, and garlic with blue cheese cream sauce, and garlic bread.
Baked Ziti
$13.99
Topped with mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Served with your choice of sauce and garlic bread.
Eggplant Parmesan
$15.99
Eggplant breaded topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Homemade Manicotti
$14.99
Crepes stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, and Romano cheese topped with marinara and mozzarella. Served over a bed of spaghetti with garlic bread.
Lasagna Bolognese
$14.99
Bolognese sauce topped with mozzarella. Served with garlic bread.
Cheese Ravioli
$12.99
Served with your choice of sauce.
Meat Ravioli
$12.99
Served with your choice of sauce
Lobster Ravioli
14.99
Served with your choice of sauce

$Pizza


Calzone


Mozzarella Calzone
11.99
Mozzarella, Romano, ricotta cheese with a side of marinara sauce.

$Specialty Calzones


Hawaiian Calzone
$16.99
Canadian bacon, pineapple, and mozzarella with classic pizza sauce.
Margherita Calzone
$16.99
Fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.
Spinach and Artichoke Calzone
$17.99
Artichoke hearts, basil, fresh spinach, jalapenos, olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.
Cinque Formaggi Calzone
$17.99
Fontina, Gorgonzola, Gouda, mozzarella, and Romano topped with oregano in olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.
Vegetarian Feast Calzone
$17.99
Fresh tomatoes, black olives, green bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, and mozzarella with classic pizza sauce.
BBQ Chicken Calzone
$17.99
BBQ chicken breast, cilantro, and red onions in BBQ sauce.
Little Italy Style Calzone
$17.99
Mushrooms, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mozzarella, and crushed red peppers with classic pizza sauce.
A la Vodka Calzone
$16.79
A la vodka sauce topped with Gouda cheese and mozzarella.
Chicken Arrabiata Calzone
$16.99
Grilled chicken breast with fresh basil, tomatoes, diced scallions, and crushed red peppers in olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.
Meat Feast Calzone
$17.99
Canadian bacon, meatballs, pepperoni, salami, sausage, and mozzarella in classic pizza sauce.
Pesto Calzone
$16.79
Choice of protein with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in olive oil and pesto sauce.
Special Works Calzone
$18.99
Black olives, green peppers, pepperoni, mushrooms, white onions, salami, sausage, and mozzarella in classic pizza sauce.
Caprese Calzone
18.99
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.

$Desserts


Chocolate Black Out Cake
$8.00
Cannoli
$7.00
Pastry shell filled with ricotta cheese and mixed with sugar, creme de cacao liqueur, and chocolate chips. Topped with a chocolate sauce.
Tiramisu
$9.00
Coffee cake layered with cream and sprinkled with powdered chocolate.
New York Cheesecake
$7.00

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