Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

Italian

Antipasti ed Insalate‎

Cozze Marinate

PEI‎ black mussels served in a spicy tomato broth with garlic, olive oil, white wine and peperoncino.
$16.00

Frutti di Mare alla Griglia

Shrimp,‎ scallops wrapped in speck, potato and asparagus all grilled and served with homemade lemon aioli.
$19.00

Antipasto all’Italiana

A classic antipasto of prosciutto and melon, caprese, salami, caponata, olives and cheese.
$16.00

Varietà Mista di Bruschette

A‎ sampling of two delicious bruschette : Diced tomato, basil, and garlic / Shrimp, arugula, shaved parmigiano and limoncello.
$14.00

Polpettine di Manzo

We gave in to your requests. Homemade all Certified Angus beef meatballs in a slow cooked marinara sauce.
$14.00

Salsicce e Fagioli Borlotti

Italian comfort food at its best. Handmade pork sausages flavored with a unique blend of herbs and spices. True to Roman tradition, served on a bed of Borlotti beans in a light tomato sauce.
$18.00

Insalata Mista

Assorted fresh greens, tomato, cucumber and carrot topped with crumbled goat cheese in our house dressing.
$10.00

Insalata di Caterina de’Medici

Inspired by the courtly taste of Queen Caterina de’Medici: A rosette of radicchio and Belgian endive, filled with spring mix tossed in a lemon dressing. Accented by slices of pecorino Toscano drizzled with honey and toasted pine nuts.
$14.00

Insalata Tre Colori

A feast of flavor. Grilled marinated eggplant, bocconcini mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes on a bed of fresh spinach tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
$14.00

Insalata d’Inverno

Arugula,‎ Belgian endive, fresh oranges, dried tart cherries and toasted hazelnuts in a citrus vinaigrette.
$14.00

Insalata di Cesare

Our Chef’s version of this classic salad is served with homemade croutons and parmigiano cheese.
$11.00

Zuppe e Primi Piatti‎

Zuppa del Frantoio

Olive press soup. Borlotti beans, slowly simmered vegetables, country bread, herbs and sharp Tuscan olive oil.
$12.00

Zuppa Maritata

Traditional Italian wedding soup. Mini homemade meatballs, rice and escarole in a clear broth.
$14.00

Cannelloni con Vitello e Carciofi

Homemade cannelloni filled with veal, artichokes and ricotta covered with light béchamel and a touch of tomato and mozzarella.
$0.00

Spaghetti con Gamberoni, Vongole e Zucchine

Spaghetti pasta tossed with shrimp, clams, julienne zucchini, olive oil, and a touch of tomato. Spicy.
$0.00

Penne alla Campagnola

A rustic dish from the Italian countryside. Penne pasta with sautéed artichokes, zucchini, mushrooms, English peas and prosciutto. Flavored with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil.
$0.00

Lasagna

A house signature dish. Light, moist and delicious.
$0.00

Triangoli di Gamberi ed Asparagi

Homemade triangle shaped pasta filled with shrimp, asparagus and ricotta in a velvety rosé sauce.
$0.00

Ravioli al Burro e Salvia

Another homemade favorite. Ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta and finished with a creamy sage sauce.
$0.00

Spaghetti alla Bolognese con Porcini

Pasta shaped like a rooster’s comb in a rich meat sauce with porcini mushrooms.
$0.00

Bavette al Granchio del Ristorante “Tre Pini”

Named after Raffaella’s Italian friends in Florence. Highly recommended hot and spicy linguine pasta with crab meat in a smooth rosé sauce.
$0.00

Capellini al Pomodoro

Angel-hair pasta in a marinara sauce with diced tomatoes and basil.
$0.00

Papa Sisto

Named after Pope Sixtus IV. Fettuccine pasta in a creamy white sauce with homemade sausage, speck, and a dusting of fontina, parmigiano and mozzarella cheeses.
$0.00

Secondi‎

Scaloppine al Limone

Thinly pounded medallions of the finest veal loin, sautéed in a silky lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.
$33.00

Scaloppine del Re

A scaloppine dish fit for the kings. Thinly pounded veal loin medallions breaded with a mix of soft fresh breadcrumbs, black truffle and speck finished in a fondo bruno brandy sauce. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.
$36.00

Lombata alla Sassi

A tender grilled veal chop topped in a classic sauce of sautéed artichoke hearts and carved potatoes, scented with fresh sage and finished with a touch of brandy. Served with a side of farm vegetables.
$48.00

Ossobuco con Risotto

The best Ossobuco in San Diego! Slowly braised veal shank served on a bed of saffron risotto and topped with an exquisite Porcini mushroom sauce.
$42.00

Filetto alle Erbe Aromatiche

A Certified Angus filet mignon grilled to order and served with a sauce of aromatic herbs, balsamic vinegar and a light touch of cream. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.
$38.00

Bistecca ai Ferri con Salsa Demi-glace

Certified Angus New York steak grilled to order, finished with a brandy demi-glace and topped with crispy fried leeks. Served with spaghetti, tossed in olive oil, garlic, pecorino romano and peperoncino. Served with a side of fresh vegetable.
$42.00

Costolette d’Agnello alla Scottadito

Grilled‎ succulent Colorado lamb chops infused with olive oil, rosemary and garlic. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.
$45.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.
$26.00

Pesce del Mediterraneo

Fresh fish of the day grilled and topped with a delicate sauce of Prosecco & white grapes, garnished with toasted almonds. Served over saffron risotto.
$0.00

Scampi al Pinot Grigio

Succulent Scampi in a Pinot Grigio, garlic and butter sauce served alongside linguini with spicy marinara.
$36.00

Pesce del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day. Please ask your server for today’s preparation.
$0.00

Specialty Cocktails

Basil Hayden's Whiskey, fresh muddled basil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, orange bitters, house made simple syrup – stirred with ice and strained into a collins glass, topped off with a fresh basil leaf and designer lemon peel

Mojito Perfetto - The Perfect Mojito

10‎ Cane Rum, fresh muddled mint and lime, house made simple syrup – stirred with ice and strained into a collins glass, topped off with a fresh lime and sprig of mint
$17.00

Lacrime di Limone - Lemon Tear Drop

Grey‎ Goose Limon, Navan Natural Vanilla Cognac, house made sweet and sour – shaken and strained into a chilled martini glass with a sugared rim and a candied lemon twist
$17.00

Napa Negroni - Negroni, with a California Twist

Campari, Bombay Original Gin, and Antigua Muscat Dessert Wine – served on the rocks with a slice of seasonal orange
$17.00

Il Capo - C.E.O.

Kettle‎ One Vodka – ice cold, in a chilled martini glass with three gorgonzola stuffed olives
$17.00

Vecchia Moda - Old Fashioned

Knob Creek Whiskey, fresh muddled orange and maraschino cherry with a dash of Angostura Bitters and house made simple syrup – stirred and served on the rocks with an orange twist & gourmet cherry
$17.00

Girasole - The Sunflower

Absolut vanilla vodka, Solerno blood orange liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice, and house made simple syrup – served on the rocks in a collins glass with a candied orange zest
$17.00

Bella Ragazza - The Sultry Ginger Gimlet

Kettle One Vodka, house made ginger infused syrup, fresh lime – shaken and strained into a chilled martini glass with a sugared rim and candied lime zest
$17.00

Il Giardino - Basil & Cucumber Italian Martini

Grey Goose Vodka, fresh basil & cucumber with a squeeze of lime, a dash of house made simple syrup – shaken and served in chilled martini glass with slivers of cucumber
$17.00

Cinquecento con Forte - Cadillac Margarita

Herradura Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime & lemon juice, a dash of house made simple syrup, floated with Grand Marnier – served on the rocks with a fresh lime
$17.00

Grappa‎

Jacopo Poli, Moscato PO

$10.00

Jacopo Poli, Sassicaia

$23.00

Jacopo Poli, Torcolato

$24.00

Jacopo Poli, Vespaiolo

$24.00

La Grappa di Zardetto "Prosecco Grappa"

$9.00

Michele Chiarlo, Barolo

$13.00

Michele Chiarlo, Gavi

$11.00

Michele Chiarlo, Moscato

$13.00

Nonino, Cru Monovitigno, Fragolino

$30.00

Nonino, Cru Monovitigno, Moscato

$19.00

Nonino, Cru Monovitigno, Ribolla

$32.00

Nonino, Grappa Chardonnay

$15.00

Nonino, Grappa Merlot

$15.00

Nonino, UE, Fragola Cru

$28.00

Porto‎

Croft, Distinction, Special Reserve

$8.00

Dow's, 10 Year Tawny

$10.00

Fonseca, 10 Year Tawny

$10.00

Fonseca, Bin N° 27

$8.00

Sandeman, Founders Reserve

$8.00

Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Tawny

$10.00

Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Tawny

$16.00

Taylor Fladgate, LBV 2001

$10.00

Taylor Fladgate, LBV 2003

$10.00

Cognac & Brandy‎

Jacopo Poli, "Pere" Pear Brandy

$15.00

Jacopo Poli, L'Arzente Brandy

$24.00

Jacopo Poli, Moscato Immature Grape Brandy

$24.00

VS Courvoisier

$11.00

VS Hennessey

$11.00

VSOP Courvoisier

$14.00

VSOP Hennessey

$14.00

VSOP Remy Martin

$14.00

XO Courvoisier

$38.00

XO Remy Martin

$38.00

Grand Marnier, "Orange & Cognac"

$10.00

Single Malt Scotch‎

Balvenie, 12 Year, Double Wood

$14.00

Bowmore, 12 Year

$13.00

Dalmore, 12 Year

$13.00

Glenfiddich, 12 Year

$12.00

Glenlivet, 12 Year

$12.00

Glenlivet, 18 Year

$18.00

Glenmorangie, 10 Year

$12.00

Glenmorangie "La Santa" 12 Year

$14.00

Glenrothes 12 Year

$12.00

Lagavulin 16 Year

$19.00

Laphroaig, 10 Year

$12.00

Macallan, 12 Year

$14.00

Macallan, 18 Year

$30.00

Tomintoul, 16 Year

$15.00

Blended Scotch Whiskey‎

Chivas Regal, 12 Year

$9.00

Dimple Pinch, 15 Year

$15.00

Johnnie Walker, Blue Label, 23 Year

$42.00

Johnnie Walker, Black Label, 12 Year

$11.00

Cordials & Digestivos‎

Amaro Montenegro

$8.00

Amaro Nonino

$12.00

Averna

$8.00

Benedictine

$10.00

Contratto Vermouth Bianco

$10.00

Fernet Branca

$8.00

Inniskillin " Vidal" ice Wine

$17.00

Meletti Anisette

$9.00

Meletti Sambuca

$9.00

Nocello Toschi

$8.00

Passito di Pantelleria, Donnafugata

$16.00

Poli Miele "Honey Liqueur"

$11.00

Punt e Mes

$8.00

Ricard

$9.00

Tuaca

$8.00

Vin Santo, Antinori

$12.00

Vin Santo, Volpaia

$16.00