Perched atop La Plaza Center, this coastal Italian specialist serves up wood-fired pizzas & more.
4.6 – 766 reviews $$$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Dinner | |
| Antipasti | |
| Asparagus Soup Leek, Green Garlic, Cream, Vegetable Stock, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper and Croutons. |
$9.00 |
| Crudo* ** Ahi Tuna, Beets, Citrus, Basil, Poppy Seed and Meyer Lemon. |
$16.50 |
| Arancini Saffron Risotto, Parmesan and Tomato Sauce. |
$11.00 |
| Crispy Octopus** Chickpeas, Lamb Sausage, Capers and Herbs. |
$19.50 |
| Meatballs* Lamb, Tomatoes, Creamy Polenta, Mint and Parmesan. |
$14.95 |
| Duck Liver Crostini Dates, Currants, Almonds, Pickled Shallot and Parsley. |
$12.50 |
| Wood Roasted Cauliflower** Ricotta Cheese, Fresno Chili, Pomegranate, Red Onion and Pistachio. |
$14.50 |
| Insalata | |
| Kale Salad** Treviso, Chickpeas, Celery, Parmesan and Warm Anchovy Vinaigrette. |
$14.50 |
| Chopped Salad** Romaine, Treviso, Salami, Chickpeas, Fennel, Basil, Cipollini Onion, Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette and Pecorino Toscano. |
$14.95 |
| Green Salad** Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Pecorino Toscano and Pistachio. |
$13.95 |
| Entrees | |
| Scallop Piccata* ** Polenta, Artichoke, Green Garlic and Olives. |
$35.00 |
| Whole Branzino* Clams, Garlic Butter, White Wine, Chili Flakes, Charred Broccoli and Breadcrumbs. |
$38.00 |
| Rotisserie Chicken** Roasted Carrots, Carrot Top Pesto, Almonds and Chili Oil. |
$28.00 |
| Wood Grilled Flat Iron Steak* ** Fried Potatoes, Arugula, Parmesan and Balsamic. |
$32.00 |
| Wood Fired Pizzas | |
| Italian Meat Sausage, Fennel Salami, Pancetta, Tomato, Fontina and Pecorino Cheese. |
$23.75 |
| Sicilian Pistachio Pork Mortadella, Pistachio Pesto, Pecorino Cheese and Burrata. |
$22.95 |
| Artichoke And Prosciutto Pizza Smoked Mozzarella, Fontina and Garlic. |
$23.00 |
| Margherita Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato, Oregano and Garlic. |
$19.75 |
| Wild Mushroom Burrata, Garlic, Chili Flake and Thyme. |
$22.95 |
| Diavola Pizza Tomato, Spicy Calabrese and Mozzarella. |
$22.00 |
| Spicy Pepper & Sausage Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Pickled Anaheim Chili & Oregano. |
$23.00 |
| Handmade Pastas | |
| Aglio E Olio Peperoncini Spaghetti, Evoo, Garlic Chili Flake, Parmesan and Parsley. |
$19.50 |
| Tagliatelle Alla Portofino Pesto, Creamy Tomato Sauce and Parmesan. |
$21.50 |
| Artichoke Agnolotti Onion Brodo, Sunchoke Chip, Mushroom and Parmesan. |
$24.00 |
| Duck Sugo Orecchiette Braised Duck, Tomato, Mushroom, Juniper and Parmesan. |
$26.95 |
| Bucatini All’amatriciana Pork Cheek, Pecorino, Tomato, Garlic and Calabrian Chili. |
$22.95 |
| Spaghetti And Clams Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Chili Flakes and Breadcrumbs. |
$23.95 |
| Shrimp Risotto** Fennel, Tomato, Parmesan and Fresno Chili. |
$23.50 |
| Refreshing | |
| Aperol Spritz Prosecco, Soda and Orange Served Tall on the Rocks |
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| Amalfi Coast Vodka, Chartreuse, Mint, Cucumber, Lime, Prosecco, and Salt Served Tall on the Rocks |
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| Cucci Cucci Vodka, Mixed Berry Syrup, Lemon and Royal Montaine Served up in a Coupe |
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| Moncalieri Gin, Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic, and Lavender Bitters Served on the Rocks |
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| Herbaceous / Floral | |
| P&P Rum, Chartreuse, Pistachio Orgeat, Pineapple, Lime and Absinthe Served Tall on the Rocks |
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| Santa Maria Tequila Infused with Fresno Chili, Lime, Dimmi, Ginger and Agave Served on the Rocks |
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| Spirit Forward | |
| Vestito Nero Bourbon, Campari, Punt E Mes, Ristreto, and Chocolate Bitters Served on a Big Cube |
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| Fratelli Tequila, Mezcal, Agave and Amaro Nonino Served on a Big Cube |
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| Maple Old Fashioned Rye Whiskey, Walnut Bitters, and Barrel Smoked Maple Syrup Served on a Big Cube |
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| Classics | |
| Naked And Famous Mezcal, Aperol, Chartreuse, Lime Served up in a Coupe |
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| Vieux Carrea Brandy, Rye Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, and Bitters Served on the Rocks |
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| Adventurous | |
| Cinque Alarmi Spicy Mezcal, Bourbon, Aperol, Lemon, Raspberry and Cucumber Served on the Rocks |
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| Rosmarino Gin, Alpe Genepy, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Lemon and Washed Dairy Served on a Big Cube |
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| Whites | |
| Falanghina | San Gregorio | Campania Crisp Minerality with Hints of Spice, and a Slightly Bitter Orange Peel |
$12.00 |
| Pinot Grigio | Mind de Grapes | Veneto Citrusy Aroma with a Bright Pallet Consisting of Fresh Pear and Nectar |
$12.00 |
| Chardonnay Blend | O’lilla | Tuscany Complex Bouquet with Fruity Aromas of Green Apple, Citrus and Pineapple |
$13.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Scarbolo | Friuli Ripe Stone Fruit, Round, Gripping Texture and Dried Herb Aromas |
$14.00 |
| Gavi di Gavi | Villa Sparina | Piedmont Crisp, Refreshing, Lemon, and Pear Flavors, with Delicious Minerals |
$13.00 |
| Chardonnay | Trefethen | Napa Toasted Oak Frame, Citrus Flavors and Hints of Apple and Pear |
$18.00 |
| Sparkling & Rosé | |
| Prosecco | Zonin | NV a Brut, Clean, Crisp Expression with Soft Notes of Toasted Hazelnuts |
$12.00 |
| Lambrusco | Bruno Zanasi | Emilia Romagna a Beautiful Dry Red Sparkler That Offers Dark Red Fruit, Minerals and Violets |
$14.00 |
| Rosé Brut | Clara C | Veneto Floral and Fruity with a Hint of Aromatic Berries and Currants |
$14.00 |
| Rosé | Le Rose di Settembre | Marche Rosehip Perfume and Violets, with an Aromatic Complexity |
$13.00 |
| Red Wines | |
| Barbera | Michele Chiarlo | Piedmont Purple Flower and Berry Aromas with Supple Tannins and Fresh Acidity |
$11.00 |
| Nero D’ Avola | Martorama | Sicily Dark Fruits Flavors with a Touch of Tobacco and Leather |
$13.00 |
| Pinot Noir | Siduri | SLH Dark Berry and Cherry Aromas Are Complemented by Suggestions of Espresso and Candied Flowers |
$16.00 |
| Sangiovese | Nunzi | Chianti Classico Floral Notes of Violets and Cherry with Nuanced Minerality |
$13.00 |
| Nebbiolo | Giacomo | Piedmont Balanced Tannins and Harmonious with Hints of Licorice and Some Pepperiness |
$16.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Sequoia Grove | Napa Dark, Rich, Blackberry and Red Cherry Notes Followed by Savory Peppercorn |
$25.00 |
| Rosso di Montalcino | Caprili | Tuscany Juicy Black Cherry, Espresso, Mocha and Licorice |
$18.00 |
| Draft | |
| Pilsner | Gravity Heights 4.2% ABV Pale Gold in Color, Light, and Refreshing |
$8.00 |
| Blonde | Gravity Heights 5.2% ABV Pleasant Hop Flavors, Clean and Refreshing |
$8.00 |
| Hefeweizen | Black Market 5% ABV Spiced with Coriander and Curacao Orange Peel |
$8.00 |
| Hazy IPA | Gravity Hieghts 7% ABV Light and Dry, Loaded with Citrus and Tropical Hop Aromas |
$8.00 |
| Brown Ale | Mammoth Brewing 5.5% ABV a Mild Sweetness and Finishing Roasty Dryness |
$8.00 |
| Bottled Beers | |
| Lager Bionda | Menabrea | Piedmont 4.8% ABV Light with Hints of Citrus and Fruit |
$8.00 |
| Lager Rossa | Dolomiti | Birreria Pedavena | Veneto 6.7% ABV Caramel with Bold Roasted Malt |
$8.00 |
| Blonde Ale | Birria Nazionale | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 6.5% ABV Chamomile and Citrus Notes |
$14.00 |
| Strong Pale Ale | Super Florale | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 8% ABV Belgian Ale with Tropical Fruit and Marzipan |
$14.00 |
| Herb Ale | Nora | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 6.8 % ABV Apricot, Cereal, Hazelnut and Honey |
$14.00 |
| Witbier | Isacc | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 5% ABV Citrus Fruits with a Delicate Flowery and Spicy Balance |
$14.00 |
| Belgian Dark Ale | Leon | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 9% ABV Taste of Roasted Cereals, Coffee Chocolate and Cocoa Beans |
$14.00 |
| Kombucha | Juneshine | San Diego 6% ABV** Blood Orange / Mint |
$8.00 |
| Zero Proof | |
| Pressato Fresh Grapefruit, Thyme and Ginger Served on Ice in a Wine Glass |
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| Seasonal Italian Soda Blueberry & Vanilla Served Tall on the Rocks |
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| Dessert Menu | |
| Dolci | |
| Gelato con Brioche Caramelized Sweet Brioche and Trio of Gelati. Gelato Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla & Tiramisu. Sorbet Flavors: Lemon, Peach & Prosecco – Strawberry. Pairing: Passito di Pantelleria “Ben Rye” |
$7.50 |
| Nutella Semifreddo Biscotti Crust, Olive Oil and Saba. Pairing: Tawny Port Taylor Fladgate 10/20 Years |
$10.00 |
| Chocolate Nemesis Crème Fraiche Whipped Cream. Pairing: Espresso Martini |
$9.00 |
| Buttermilk Panna Cotta Strawberries, Lemon Curd, Candied Almonds & Basil. Pairing: Moscato d’Asti |
$9.00 |
| Cucina Sixer Love Your Meal? Say ‘Grazie’ to the Kitchen Crew with a Round of Beer |
$6.00 |
| Dessert Cocktails | |
| Espresso Martini Hangar 1 Vodka, Vanilla, Café Liqueur |
$13.75 |
| Amore Menta Branca Menta & Vanilla Gelato |
$13.75 |
| Cordials & Liqueurs | |
| House-Made Amaretto | $4.00 |
| House-Made Limoncello | $4.00 |
| Sambuca Borghetti | $11.00 |
| Sambuca Vaccari | $11.00 |
| Dimmi ‘Liquore di Milano’ | $16.00 |
| Borghetti Cafe | $12.00 |
| Grand Marnier | $12.00 |
| Grand Marnier 100 Yr Ann | $26.00 |
| Grand Marnier 1880 | $50.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Catania
Address: 7863 Girard Avenue #301 F3, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 551-5105
Website: http://cataniasd.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 4–9PM |
| Thursday | 4–9PM |
| Friday | 4–9PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Monday | 4–9PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9PM |
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