Giaola Italian Kitchen is celebrated across San Diego for our elegantly crafted Italian classics. We’ve taken the most cherished dishes from the Old Country, added a little modern flair, and paired them with an unbeatable selection of specialty wines and cocktails. Tucked away in coastal Bressi Ranch, Giaola tastefully blends the best elements of casual and fine dining. Our gourmet cuisine and upscale decor are balanced by a laid back atmosphere, featuring soulful melodies, friendly service, and amazing drinks.Our house specialties include our Caprese Summer Roll, Scarface Pizza, and Jidori Chicken Parm.
4.1 – 158 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Lunch Menu Ordering | |
| First Bites | |
| Three Cheese Garlic Bread Garlic Butter | Mozzarella | Pecorino | Parmesan (V) |
$8.00 |
| Garlic Fries | $8.00 |
| Caprese Summer Roll San Danielle Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF) |
$18.00 |
| Meatballs Al Forno Three Meat Blend, Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Creamy Polenta |
$16.00 |
| Warm Tomato Bruschetta Garlic | Basil Pesto | Pecorino Romano | Balsamic Reduction(V) |
$11.00 |
| Grilled Whole Artichoke Pecorino | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Balsamic | Charred Lemon (GF/V) |
$15.00 |
| Carpaccio | $20.00 |
| Fresh Burrata Sweet Tomato Confit | Artichoke | Basil | Cracked Black PepperOlive Oil | Grilled Herb FocacciaWarm: Marinated Cherry Tomatoes | Basil | Crushed |
$18.00 |
| Soup and Salads Lunch | |
| Lunch Minestrone | |
| Lunch Soup of the Day | |
| Lunch Caesar Salad | $13.00 |
| Lunch Italian Wedge | $14.00 |
| Lunch Farmers Salad | $13.00 |
| Lunch Heirloom Tomato Heirloom Tomato, Shallots, Chives, EVOO, Basil, Marinated Mozzarella Pearls, Crushed Red Chili Flakes, Balsamic Glaze |
$16.00 |
| Lunch Giaola’s Chopped Antipasto | $20.00 |
| Side Salad | $6.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Giaola Signature Cold Cut on House Italian Roll Mortadella | Capocollo | Sopresatta | Pepperoni | Mozzarella | Pepperoncini | Iceberg Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion | Italian Dressing |
$18.00 |
| Meatball Sub on House Italian Roll Meatball | Mozzarella | Marinara |
$14.00 |
| Grilled Eggplant Caprese on Ciabatta Fresh Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Sweet Basil Pesto | Creamy Balsamic (V) |
$15.00 |
| Pasta & Entrees Lunch | |
| Bolognese Al Forno Meat and Tomato Sauce |
$20.00 |
| Chicken Parmesan Grilled Chicken Breast | Spicy TomatoSauce | Melted Cheeses |
$27.00 |
| Carbonara Spaghetti | Prosciutto | Garlic | Onion | Egg | Pecorino | Crushed Red Chili | Olive Oil |
$20.00 |
| Sandra’s Lasagna Homemade Pasta | Blend of MarinaraBechamel & Meat Sauce | Italian Cheeses |
$20.00 |
| Scarface Pasta Tagliatelle | Mushroom | Chicken | Alfredo |
$20.00 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs Spaghetti & Meatballs, Basil, Parmesan, Marinara |
$18.00 |
| Torchio Taranto Torchio Pasta | Prosciutto | English Peas | Marinara | Alfredo |
$20.00 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $20.00 |
| Giaola Trio Lasagna | Cheese Ravioli | Spaghetti |
$21.00 |
| Side Dishes | |
| Cauliflower Alfredo Cauliflower Florets | Alfredo | Freshly Grated Parmesan (V) |
$8.00 |
| Creamy Polenta Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano | Chive (GF,V) |
$7.00 |
| Fire Roasted Broccolini Garlic | Crushed Red Chili | Lemon | Olive Oil (GF,V,VG) |
$8.00 |
| Garlic Green Beans Pancetta | Oven Roasted Tomato | Herbs (GF) |
$8.00 |
| Pizza & Calzone | |
| Cheese Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan |
$16.00 |
| Pepperoni Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese |
$17.00 |
| Caprese Pizza Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo Mozzarella | Basil | EVOO |
$17.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple |
$17.00 |
| Garden Pizza Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V) |
$17.00 |
| Scarface Pizza Alfredo | Mozzarella | Mushroom | Chicken |
$17.00 |
| Gluten Friendly | |
| First Bites | |
| Grilled Whole Artichoke Pecorino | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Balsamic | Charred Lemon (GF/V) |
$14.00 |
| Caprese Summer Roll San Danielle Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic |
$17.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Italian Wedge Iceberg Lettuce | Crispy Prosciutto | Red Onion | Olive | Tomato | Pepperoncini | Feta Cheese | Chive |
|
| Antipasto Salad Variety of Imported Italian Cured Meat and Cheeses | Organic Seasonal LettuceLight Vinaigrette Dressing |
|
| Pizza & Calzone | |
| Cheese Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan |
$15.00 |
| Caprese Pizza Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo MozzarellaBasil | EVOO |
$16.00 |
| Pepperoni Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese |
$16.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple |
$16.00 |
| Garden Pizza Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V) |
$16.00 |
| First Bites Menu Ordering | |
| First Bites | |
| Three Cheese Garlic Bread | |
| Caprese Summer Roll | |
| Carpaccio | $19.00 |
| Oysters on Half Shell | |
| Dinner Menu Ordering | |
| First Bites | |
| Three Cheese Garlic Bread Garlic Butter | Mozzarella | Pecorino | Parmesan (V) |
$8.00 |
| Garlic Fries | $8.00 |
| Warm Tomato Bruschetta Garlic | Basil Pesto | Pecorino Romano | Balsamic Reduction(V) |
$11.00 |
| Grilled Whole Artichoke Pecorino | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Balsamic | Charred Lemon (GF/V) |
$15.00 |
| Caprese Summer Roll San Danielle Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF) |
$18.00 |
| Fresh Burrata | $18.00 |
| Meatballs Al Forno Three Meat Blend, Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Creamy Polenta |
$16.00 |
| Carpaccio | $20.00 |
| Soup and Salad Dinner | |
| Minestrone | |
| Dinner Giaola’s Chopped Antipasto | $21.00 |
| Dinner Italian Wedge | $15.00 |
| Dinner Farmers Salad | $14.00 |
| Dinner Caesar | $14.00 |
| Dinner Heirloom Tomato Caprese | $17.00 |
| Side Salad | $7.00 |
| Pasta & Entrees | |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs Spaghetti & Meatballs, Basil, Parmesan, Marinara |
$18.00 |
| Sandra’s Lasagna Homemade Pasta | Blend of MarinaraBechamel & Meat Sauce | Italian Cheeses |
$20.00 |
| Bolognese Al Forno Meat and Tomato Sauce |
$20.00 |
| Chicken Piccata Grilled Chicken Breast | Candied LemonCapers | White Wine Sauce |
$27.00 |
| Chicken Parmesan Grilled Chicken Breast | Spicy TomatoSauce | Melted Cheeses |
$27.00 |
| Cheese Ravioli Marinara or Butter | Garlic | Basil | Spinach | Shaved Parmesan (V) |
$20.00 |
| Carbonara Spaghetti | Prosciutto | Garlic | Onion | Egg | Pecorino | Crushed Red Chili | Olive Oil |
$20.00 |
| Scarface Tagliatelle | Mushroom | Chicken | Alfredo |
$20.00 |
| Torchio Taranto Torchio Pasta | Prosciutto | English Peas | Marinara | Alfredo |
$20.00 |
| Herb Crusted Shrimp | $35.00 |
| Giaola Trio Lasagna | Cheese Ravioli | Spaghetti |
$21.00 |
| Pizza & Calzone | |
| Cheese Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan |
$16.00 |
| Pepperoni Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese |
$17.00 |
| Caprese Pizza Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo MozzarellaBasil | EVOO |
$17.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple |
$17.00 |
| Garden Pizza Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V) |
$17.00 |
| Scarface Pizza Alfredo | Mozzarella | Mushroom | Chicken |
$17.00 |
| Side Dishes | |
| Cauliflower Alfredo Cauliflower Florets | Alfredo | Freshly Grated Parmesan (V) |
$8.00 |
| Creamy Polenta Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano | Chive (GF,V) |
$7.00 |
| Fire Roasted Broccolini Garlic | Crushed Red Chili | Lemon | Olive Oil (GF,V,VG) |
$8.00 |
| Garlic Green Beans Pancetta | Oven Roasted Tomato | Herbs (GF) |
$8.00 |
| Dessert Menu Ordering | |
| Dessert | |
| Scoop of Gelato | $5.00 |
| Scoop of Sorbet | $5.00 |
| Tiramisu | $10.00 |
| Cannoli Sweet Cream Ricotta | Chocolate Chips |
$9.00 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae Peanuts | Whipped Cream | Cherries |
$11.00 |
| White Chocolate Bread Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce |
$12.00 |
| Italian Sweet Fritters Our house made dough, deep fried until golden brown then tossed in your choice of: Powdered Sugar with Mixed Berry Dipping Sauce or Cinnamon Sugar with Sweet Cream Dipping Sauce.(V,VG) |
$11.00 |
| Coffee Drinks | |
| Cappuccino | $6.00 |
| Latte | $6.00 |
| Soups and Salads Menu Ordering | |
| Soup & Salads | |
| Minestrone | |
| Italian Wedge Iceberg Lettuce | Crispy Prosciutto | Red Onion | Olive | Tomato | Pepperoncini | Feta Cheese | Chive |
|
| Antipasto Salad Variety of Imported Italian Cured Meat and Cheeses | Organic Seasonal LettuceLight Vinaigrette Dressing |
|
| Dinner Farmers Salad | $13.00 |
| Drinks Menu Ordering | |
| Beer | |
| Peroni Bottle | $8.00 |
| .394 Pale Ale AleSmith |
$8.00 |
| High Noon | $7.00 |
| Boochcraft Kombucha | $8.00 |
| Juneshine | $8.00 |
| Buenaveza Stone Brewing |
$8.00 |
| Cali Cream’n (Nitro) | $8.00 |
| Eppig Lager | $8.00 |
| Menebrea Italian Blonde Lager | $8.00 |
| Stone Delicious Draft | $8.00 |
| Rouleur Dopeur IPA | $8.00 |
| Tangerine Hazy IPA | $8.00 |
| Societe Pupil | $8.00 |
| Stone Dayfall | $8.00 |
| Windansea Wheat | $8.00 |
| Peanut Butter Milk Stout | $8.00 |
| Wild Barrel | $8.00 |
| Eel River | $8.00 |
| Cocktails | |
| Italian Negroni | $14.00 |
| Italian Mule | $14.00 |
| Italian Spritz | $14.00 |
| Lavender Martini | $14.00 |
| Smoked Old Fashioned | $14.00 |
| Espresso Martini | $14.00 |
| Mint Raspberry Press | $14.00 |
| Cucumber Basil Martini | $14.00 |
| N/A Beverages | |
| Coke | $4.00 |
| Diet Coke | $4.00 |
| Iced Tea | $4.00 |
| Lemonade | $4.00 |
| Milk | $4.00 |
| Dr Pepper | $4.00 |
| Orange Juice | $5.00 |
| Pineapple Juice $0.00 |
$5.00 |
| Root Beer | $4.00 |
| Soda Water | $0.00 |
| Sprite | $4.00 |
| Ginger Beer | $5.00 |
| Still Water | $5.00 |
| Sparkling WATER | $5.00 |
| Shirley Temple | $5.00 |
| Ginger Ale | $4.00 |
| Cranberry Juice | $5.00 |
| Tomato Juice | $5.00 |
| Grapefruit Juice | $5.00 |
| Apple Juice | $5.00 |
| Strawberry Lemonade | $5.00 |
| Wine | |
| BTL Bellenda Prosecco Rose | $40.00 |
| BTL Pecol Pinot Grigio Collio | $40.00 |
| BTL Bell’Agio Chianti | $40.00 |
| BTL Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc | $40.00 |
| BTL BCR Rose | $40.00 |
| BTL Bench Pinot Noir | $50.00 |
| BTL Tobin James Cabernet | $40.00 |
| BTL Fritz Dry Creek Zinfandel | $35.00 |
| BTL Fratelli prosecco rose | $40.00 |
| BTL Campi Falanghina Valero Molise | $40.00 |
| BTL Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico | $42.00 |
| BTL Layer Cake Sauvignon Blanc | $45.00 |
| BTL Ojai Santa Rita Hills | $42.00 |
| BTL Tantara Tondre Pinot Noir | $55.00 |
| BTL Arrowood Cabernet | $60.00 |
| BTL BCR Red Sangiovese | $40.00 |
| GLS Fratelli Prosecco Rose | $12.00 |
| BTL Tasi Prosecco | $40.00 |
| BTL Tenuta Carreta Canorei Roero Arneis | $65.00 |
| BTL Torre Zambra Colle Maggio | $45.00 |
| BTL Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay | $43.00 |
| BTL Jolie Folle Ltr. Provence | $42.00 |
| BTL The Calling Pinot Noir | $67.00 |
| BTL Austin Hope | $70.00 |
| BTL Tobin James Red Blend | $42.00 |
| BTL Risata Moscato d’ Asti Piedmont | $40.00 |
| BTL Scarzello Langur Nebbiolo | $65.00 |
| BTL Laird Carneros Chardonnay | $45.00 |
| BTL Grigich Hills | $62.00 |
| BTL Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir | $60.00 |
| BTL The Calling Cabernet | $70.00 |
| BTL Melville Syrah Santa Rita Hills | $45.00 |
| GLS Risata Moscato d’Asti | $12.00 |
| Splits Chandon | $16.00 |
| BTL Cordella Brunello di Montalcino | $115.00 |
| BTL Ojai Chardonnay | $60.00 |
| BTL Willowbrook Pinot Noir | $65.00 |
| BTL Freemark Abbey Cabernet | $105.00 |
| BTL Berryessa Gap Malbec | $45.00 |
| BTL Collet Brut Champagne | $75.00 |
| BTL Frank Family Chardonnay | $70.00 |
| BTL Foxen Pinot Noir | $65.00 |
| BTL Cru Vineyard 29 Cabernet | $110.00 |
| BTL Laird Julian’s Blend | $50.00 |
| GLS Pecol Pinot Grigio Collio | $12.00 |
| BTL Frank Family Blac | $130.00 |
| BTL Rombauer Chardonnay | $80.00 |
| BTL Kanzler Pinot Noir | $65.00 |
| BTL Ridge Estate Cabernet | $125.00 |
| BTL Yannick Rousseau Son of a Butcher | $50.00 |
| BTL Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label | $135.00 |
| BTL Ramey Chardonnay Russian River | $80.00 |
| BTL 50/50 | $45.00 |
| BTL Frank Family Cabernet | $125.00 |
| BTL Freemark Abbey Rutherford Merlot | $75.00 |
| GLS Bell’Agio Chianti | $13.00 |
| BTL Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dame (2008) | $268.00 |
| BTL Cakebread Chardonnay Napa Valley | $85.00 |
| BTL Eleven Eleven | $125.00 |
| GLS Borgo Scopeto Chianti | $14.00 |
| BTL Caymus Napa Valley | $155.00 |
| GLS Torre Zambra | $13.00 |
| BTL Nickel & Nickel Cabernet | $215.00 |
| GLS Scarzello Langhe Nebbiolo | $18.00 |
| GLS Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc | $12.00 |
| GLS Layer Cake Sauvignon Blanc | $13.00 |
| GLS Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay | $12.00 |
| GLS Laird Chardonnay | $13.00 |
| GLS Ojai Bien Nacido Chardonnay | $15.00 |
| GLS Rombauer Chardonnay | $24.00 |
| GLS Tenuta Carreta | $18.00 |
| GLS Ojai Rose | $12.00 |
| GLS Jolie Folle Provence Vin de Pays | $12.00 |
| GLS Grigich Hills | $15.00 |
| GLS Tantara Tondre | $15.00 |
| GLS The Calling Pinot Noir | $17.00 |
| GLS Kanzler Pinot Noir | $17.00 |
| GLS Tobin James Cabernet | $12.00 |
| GLS Arrowood Cabernet | $17.00 |
| GLS The Calling Cabernet | $20.00 |
| GLS BCR Sangiovese | $11.00 |
| GLS Melville Syrah | $12.00 |
| GLS 50/50 | $13.00 |
| Mocktails | |
| Blackberry Elixar | $7.00 |
| Mint Raspberry Mocktail | $7.00 |
| Strawberry Basil | $7.00 |
| N/A Beers | |
| Upsidedawn Golden Ale | $6.00 |
| Run Wild IPA | $6.00 |
| Pizza and Calzone Menu Ordering | |
| Pizza & Calzone | |
| Cheese Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan |
$15.00 |
| Pepperoni Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese |
$16.00 |
| Caprese Pizza Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo MozzarellaBasil | EVOO |
$16.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple |
$16.00 |
| Garden Pizza Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V) |
$16.00 |
| Scarface Alfredo | Mozzarella | Mushroom | Chicken |
$16.00 |
| Kids Menu Ordering | |
| Kids Menu | |
| Kids Spaghetti & Meatball | $9.00 |
| Chicken Tenders & Fries | $9.00 |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | $8.00 |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza | $8.00 |
| Kids Spaghetti | $7.00 |
| Catering Menu Ordering | |
| First Bites | |
| Three Cheese Garlic Bread | |
| Warm Tomato Bruschetta | |
| Caprese Summer Roll | |
| Meatballs Al Forno | |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Caesar | |
| Giaola’s Chopped Antipasto | |
| Farmer’s Market House Salad | |
| Heirloom Tomato Caprese | |
| Pastas & Entrees | |
| Jidori Chicken Piccata | |
| Jidori Chicken Parmesan | |
| Meatballs | |
| Scarface | |
| Torchio Taranto Torchio Pasta | Prosciutto | English Peas | Marinara | Alfredo |
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| Bolognese Al Forno | |
| Lasagna Seasoned Beef | Egg | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara |
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| Fettuccine Marinara or Alfredo Sauce |
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| Spaghetti Marinara or Alfredo Sauce |
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| Side Dishes | |
| Cauliflower Alfredo Cauliflower Florets | Alfredo | Freshly Grated Parmesan (V) |
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| Fire Roasted Broccolini Garlic | Crushed Red Chili | Lemon | Olive Oil |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact Giaola Italian Kitchen
Address: 2668 Gateway Rd Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: (858) 400-4555
Website: https://www.giaolakitchen.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Monday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
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