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Taste of Italy

(858) 259-2300

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  • 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
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  • Italian
  • $$$$$
  • Taste of Italy

  • (858) 259-2300
  • Menu
  • Appetizer's
    • Garlic Bread

    • Homemade Italian Sausage Or Meatballs

    • Garlic Cheese Bread

    • French Fries

    • Zucchini Fritti

    • Cheesy Bread Sticks

    • Cheesy Pesto Bread Sticks

    • Ravioli Frihi

    • Calamari Fritti

    • Mozzarella Fritti

    • Fried Shrimp

    • BBQ Or Spicy Wings

    • Happy Wings

      Fried to a golden crisp served with your choice of sauce: bbq, spicy, or ranch.

    • Bruschetta Di Pomodoro

      Toasted italian bread topped with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, and romano cheeses.

    • Calamari Diablo

      Select calamari flash fried with finely diced red peppers and jalapenos zesty!

    • Caprese

      Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes and basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Shrimp Scampi

      Sauteed jumbo shrimp and mushrooms in fresh garlic butter with lemon juice and pinot grigio and served with garlic bread.

    • Combo Fritti Platter

      Mushroom, mozzarella, zucchini and calamari.

  • Soup
    Served with homemade garlic bread.
    • Homemade Soup Of The Day

    • Homemade Minestrone

      Country vegetables in a classic italian herb stock.

  • Salad
    Dressings: italian, blue cheese, ranch, greek, caesar, extra olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette
    • Mixed Baby Green Salad

      Mixed greens, tomato, black olives, pepperoncini, red onion and mushrooms topped with mozzarella cheese and homestyle seasoned croutons with our italian house dressing.

    • Caesar Salad

      Freshly tossed romaine with homestyle croutons in a light zesty caesar dressing topped with grated pecorino-romano and our homestyle seasoned croutons.

    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh spinach leaves, tomatoes, pecans, mushrooms, red onions topped with bacon bits and gorgonzola served with our lemon balsamic vinaigrette. A great salad to add a grilled chicken breast, shrimp or salmon.

    • Classic Antipasto

      Mixed greens, fresh mushrooms, tomato, pepperoncini, red onion, black olives with italian mortadella, dry italian salami and provolone served with our homemade italian house dressing.

  • Cold Subs
    All sandwiches are prepared on a toasted italian roll. Cold sandwiches are prepared with lettuce, tomato, onions, italian oil, provolone and romano cheese. Sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries or a side salad. Add bacon, avocado, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, and more to any sandwich for extra.
    • Torpedo

      Imported mortadella with pistachio and italian salami.

    • Ham & Provolone

      With mayo and mustard.

    • Genoa Salami

      With provolone.

    • Turkey Breast

      With mayo and mustard.

    • Turkey Club

      Bacon with mayo and mustard.

    • Vege Delite

      With provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, and onions.

  • Hot Subs
    • Meatball Parmigiana

      Made with usda choice lean ground beef with marinara baked with mozzarella.

    • Italian Sausage Parmigiana

      A special homemade recipe with marinara baked with mozzarella.

    • Chicken Parmigiana

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

    • Chicken Pomodoro

      Fresh basil, garlic, tomato and olive oil.

    • Chicken Pesto

      With dried cranberries and provolone.

    • Chicken Club

      Bacon, tomato, red onion, lettuce and mayo.

    • BBQ Chicken

      With bbq sauce and red onions.

    • Philly Cheese Steak

      Sauteed with mushrooms, onions, and pinot grigio then baked with provolone.

  • Burgers
    All burgers are prepared on a toasted potato bun. Burger are prepared with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, and your choice of cheese. All burgers are served with your choice of french fries. Add bacon, avocado, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, and more to any sandwich for extra.
    • Classic 1/2 Lb. Burger

    • Classic Cheese Burger

    • Bacon & Cheese Burger

    • Europian Turkey Burger

    • BBQ Angus Burger

      With bacon, american cheese and topped with our homemade bbq sauce.

    • Diabolo Angus Burger

      With bacon, jalapenos, your choice of provolone or america cheese and spicy marinara sauce.

  • Baked Dishes
    All dishes are served with homemade soup or dinner salad and garlic bread. add a homemade meatball or sausage for extra.
    • Stuffed Shells

      Baked with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, with bolognese, marinara or arrabiata sauce served on a bed of spaghetti.

    • Meat Ravioli

      With bolognese, arrabiata, alla mushroom or marinara sauce.

    • Cheese Ravioli

      With bolognese, creamy alfredo, alla vodka, arrabiata. spicy antonio, alla mushroom, pesto alfredo, carciofi, cinque formaggi or marinara sauce.

    • Lobster Ravioli

      With bolognese, creamy alfredo, alla vodka, arrabiata. spicy antonio, alla mushroom, pesto alfredo, carciofi, cinque formaggi or marinara sauce.

    • Spinach Lasagna

      With marinara sauce topped with mozzarella.

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      With meat sauce topped with mozzarella.

    • Baked Ziti

      With mozzarella, topped with ricotta cheese with bolognese, marinara or arrabiata sauce.

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Eggplant breaded and topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce.

    • Homemade Manicotti

      Crepes stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta and romano cheeses topped with mozzarella and marinara.

    • Homemade Cannelloni

      Crepes stuffed with usda choice ground beef, homemade italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta and romano topped with mozzarella and bolognese sauce.

  • Pasta's
    Angel hair, fettuccine, spinach fettuccine, linguine, spaghetti, penne, ziti, cheese tortellini, meat tortellini. Choose your pasta and add your favorite sauce. We can vary the spiciness of each pasta sauce. Please let your server know if you'd like the sauce spicy, either way we know you'll love it! Served with homemade soup or dinner salad and garlic bread. Add chicken, shrimp, salmon, calamari, sausage or a homemade meatball to any pasta for extra.
    • Marinara Sauce

      Our classic tomato sauce infused with italian herbs and spices.

    • Bolognese

      (Meat sauce). traditional recipe combining fresh vegtables, herbs, and spices with usda choice ground beef then slowly cooked in our family's world style.

    • Classic Alfredo Cream Sauce

      Our velvety, creamy cheese sauce made with pecorino-romano cheese and fresh garlic.

    • Spicy Antonio

      Sauteed with fresh garlic, parsley, mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a spicy creamy alfredo sauce.

    • Pesto

      With olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

    • Pesto Alfredo

      With olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce.

    • La Primavera

      Fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, garlic, basil, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, olive oil, garlic, pinot grigio sauteed with marinara and a touch of cream.

    • Carciofi

      Artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil sauteed in olive oil and lime juice in a gorgonzola lemon chardonnay cream sauce.

    • Pomodoro

      Fresh tomato and basil with an olive oil and garlic sauce

    • Arrabiata

      Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and pinot grigio sauteed with mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce.

    • Al Agli Olio

      Fresh parsley with an garlic and olive oil sauce.

    • A La Vodka

      Fresh basil and garlic sauteed in olive oil with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in a pink vodka cream sauce.

    • Tequila Lime & Jalapeno Cream Sauce

      Roasted red and green peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro and scallions lightly sauteed in olive oil, tequila and fresh lime juice in a minced jalapeno cream sauce.

    • Half And Half

      Choose your two favorites: spinach lasagna, bolognese lasagna, spinach ravioli, cheese ravioli, meat ravioli or any pasta from our pasta section with bolognese, arrabiata, or marinara sauce

  • Pizza's And Calzone's
    • Hawaiian

      Canadian bacon, mozzarella, pineapple, with our classic pizza sauce.

    • Spicy Italian Sausage And Salami

      With oregano, mozzarella, with our classic pizza sauce.

    • La Melanzane

      Breaded eggplant, garlic, olive oil and ricotta with our classic pizza sauce.

    • Capri

      Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic and olive oil sauce.

    • Spinach And Tomato

      Fresh basil, garlic and olive oil.

    • Spinach Artichoke

      Artichoke hearts, basil, fresh spinach, jalapeno and scallions in a garlic and olive oil sauce.

    • Cinque Formaggi

      Fontina, gorgonzola, gouda, mozzarella, and romano, topped with oregano in an olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.

    • Vegetarian Feast

      Fresh tomatoes, black olive, red and green peppers, mushrooms, red onions, and mozzarella with our classic pizza sauce.

    • Margherita

      Fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in an olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.

    • Bar-B-Que Chicken

      Barbecue chicken breast, cilantro and red onions in barbecue sauce.

    • Little Italy Style

      Mushrooms, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mozzarella, crushed red peppers, with our classic pizza sauce.

    • Chicken Arrabiata

      Grilled chicken breast with fresh basil, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced scallions, jalapenos and crushed red peppers in an olive oil and garlic sauce.

    • Meat Feast

      Canadian bacon, meatballs, pepperoni, salami, sausage and mozzarella in our classic pizza sauce.

    • Athenian Delight

      Feta, fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, oregano, and red onions in an olive oil and fresh garlic sauce.

    • Chicken Or Shrimp Pesto

      Grilled chicken breast or shrimp with sun dried tomatoes, garlic and red onions, in an olive and pesto sauce.

    • Caprese

      Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, garlic, fresh tomatoes and basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Special Works

      Black olives, green peppers, pepperoni, mushrooms, white onions, salami, sausage, and mozzarella in our classic pizza sauce

    • Toppings

      Pepperoncini, black olives, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, fresh garlic, fresh mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, green peppers, red peppers, red onions, white onions, oregano, pineapple, zucchini, artichoke hearts, broccoli, eggplant-breaded, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes.

    • Cheese

      Feta, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, romano, fontina, gouda, gorgonzola.

    • Meats

      Anchovies, bacon, canadian bacon, ham, homemade sausage, homemade meatball, pepperoni, salami.

    • Sauces

      Bbq sauce, alfredo cream sauce, olive oil & garlic, garlic pesto sauce, fresh garlic & olive oil, pizza sauce.

  • Chef Special's
    All chef specialties are served with garlic bread and a choice of soup or salad. Add a homemade meatball or sausage for extra.
    • Chicken Breast And Vege's

      Chicken sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic and lemon, served with sauteed vegetables and your choice of homemade soup or dinner salad. Excludes pasta, it's a low carb solution!

    • Chicken Marsala

      Sauteed with olive oil, fresh mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine.

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce, then baked to perfection.

    • Chicken Picatta

      Sauteed with olive oil, pinot grigio, fresh garlic , lemon and capers.

    • Chicken Repieno

      Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach, fresh garlic, mushrooms, montrachet (goat cheese), and pine nuts.

    • Chicken Scampi

      Sauteed with fresh garlic, mushrooms and pinot grigio in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Chicken Toscano

      Pan grilled chicken topped with pine nuts, fresh tomatoes, spinach, fresh garlic, gouda cheese with marsala sauce.

    • Etna's Chicken Combo

      Chicken parmigiana, lasagna bolognese and our classic fettuccine alfredo.

    • Lingunie Alla Carbonara

      Fresh eggplant, basil, garlic, fresh tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.

    • Lingunie W/Clams

      Whole baby clams sauteed with white wine, garlic, olive oil in a light cream or red sauce.

    • Meat Or Cheese Tortellini

      Your choice of marinara or meat sauce.

    • Penne A La Norma

      Fresh eggplant, basil, garlic, fresh tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.

    • Salmon Aioli And Shrimp

      Baked salmon stuffed with sauteed shrimp, fresh garlic, sweet peppers, mozzarella, and vegetables with a parsley sauce.

    • Salmon Con Penne E Vodka

      Fresh salmon, roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, capers and basil in our pink vodka cream sauce.

    • Seafood Pasta

      Your choice of pasta sauteed shrimp, salmon, calamari, mussels, fresh and baby clams in your choice of creamy alfredo, pesto alfredo or an arrabiatat sauce.

    • Shrimp Alfredo

      Artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light cream sauce.

    • Shrimp Fra Diabolo

      Served in our spicy arrabiatta sauce (spicy tomatoes sauce).

    • Shrimp Scampi

      Sauteed with fresh garlic, mushrooms, pinot grigio, in a lemon butter sauce.

    • Shrimp Scampi Carciofi

      Artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and basil served with lemon chardonnay sauce.

  • Kid's Menu
    Children 12 and under.
    • Spaghetti

      With marinara or meat sauce (includes garlic bread)

    • Jumbo Cheese Or Meat Ravioli

      With marinara or meat sauce (includes garlic bread).

    • Cheese Pizza

    • Chicken Strips

      Breaded and fried to a golden crisp.

  • Dessert's
    • Cannoli

      Handmade cannolis are an incredible way to finish off your perfect meal. Fresh cream with a slight touch of powdered sugar.

    • Chocolate Black Out Cake

      Chocolate layer cake alternating moist chocolate sponge cake with layers of rich chocolate cream, covered with dark chocolate icing and decorated on the side with chocolate flakes.

    • New York Style Cheesecake

      All cheesecake lovers beware! Graham cracker crust and a creamy cheesecake with a hint of lemon, baked to a golden brown.

    • Tiramisu

      Imported from italy soft sponge base soaked with vanilla and espresso coffee. Layered with mascarpone and zabaglione cream. The surface is dusted with cocoa powder.

  • Lunch Specials
    7 Days a week - 11am-4pm.
    • Bambino Pizza $5.00

      With one egg free topping.

    • Lasagna Or Pasta $5.00

      With meat or marinara sauce.

    • Footlong Sandwiches $5.00

      Turkey, ham, torpedo, veggie, meatball, sausage.

    • Large Caesar Salad $5.00

    • All You Can Eat Salad Bar $5.00

      Add a soup, dinner salad or french fries for only $1.95 with specials only.

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