Casual, family-friendly eatery featuring vintage motorcycles on display & a menu of Italian staples.
Café Veloce was established in Kirkland Washington, in 1992. Beyond offering great Italian food, Café Veloce presents the public with a passage into vintage Italian racing. Whether losing yourself in a favorite pasta dish, or escaping into the world of motorcycle racing, Café Veloce provides one of the most unique and special Italian dining experiences. Over the years Café Veloce has become a favorite local Italian restaurant, as well as one of the leading restaurants providing Washington wine and beer. Café Veloce is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant with a drive to provide its customers with the best dining experience possible. Café Veloce always provides a memorable experience.
Menu
Menu | |
Antipasto | |
Garlic Cheese Bread Toasted Chianella bread with garlic-herb butter, melted provolone cheese, and a side of marinara. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Pesto Olive Cheese Bread Focaccia bread with a basil pesto spread, kalamata olives and melted fontina & romano cheeses. Served with a side of marinara. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Bruschetta Toasted Chianella bread with a garlic, red pepper flake and olive oil base, with diced roma & sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, green peppers, a variety of olives, romano and fontina cheeses, basil & herbs. |
$10.00 |
Scallops Beurre Blanc Sea scallops sautéed in a white wine cream sauce with capers and tomatoes, served with toasted bread for dipping. |
$14.00 |
Gorgonzola Meatballs Five smaller gorgonzola-filled versions of our Veloce Signature Meatballs in a red wine-marinara sauce, served with toasted bread for dipping. |
$12.00 |
Insalata | |
Caesar Salad Romaine and courtons, tossed to order with our homemade zesty anchovy, parmesan and garlic Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Caprese Sliced mozzarella and roma tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with fresh basil & herbs. Half – $6 / Full – $10 |
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Vinaigrette Salad Romaine, sliced tomato, olives, red onions and artichoke hearts with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing and parmesan cheese. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Athena Salad Romaine with sliced tomato, kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese with herbs, pepperoncini, and our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Capri Salad Mixed European greens with walnuts, goat cheese and our creamy lemon-poppyseed dressing. Half – $6 / Full – $11 |
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Antipasto Chop Salad Chopped ham, salami, red onion, a variety of olives, and artichoke on shredded romaine hearts with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with provolone and parmesan cheeses, herbs and tomatoes. |
$14.00 |
Chicken Pasta Salad Sautéed chicken, bowtie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, croutons and walnuts on a bed of romaine, topped with parmesan and our house vinaigrette dressing. |
$14.00 |
Shrimp & ‘Shroom Salad Sautéed shrimp and mushrooms in our signature scampi oil with sun-dried tomatoes on a bed of mixed European greens with our creamy lemon-poppyseed dressing and shredded parmesan cheese. |
$16.00 |
Zuppa | |
Minestrone Soup Traditional Italian Minestrone soup with vegetables, herbs, tortellini noodles, grated parmesan and fresh basil garnish. |
$8.00 |
A La Carte | |
Veloce Signature Meatballs Three of our Cafe Veloce Signature homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and a topping of parmesan cheese. |
$6.00 |
Chicken Parmesan Side order of our breaded chicken breast, pan fried in oil and topped with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. |
$10.00 |
Baked Dishes | |
Lasagna Layers of Italian sausage, homemade Bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles, vegetable base, with ricotta, fontina and provolone cheeses, topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$16.00 |
Lamb Lasagna Layers of lamb, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and homemade Bolognese sauce with ricotta and provolone cheeses, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$16.00 |
Eggplant Parmesan Layers of breaded and baked eggplant, marinara, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, topped with parmesan cheese. |
$14.00 |
Pastas | |
Chicken Scampi Lemon butter alfredo sauce over spaghetti pasta with sautéed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs. |
$19.00 |
Shrimp Scampi Lemon butter alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs. |
$23.00 |
Dungeness Scallopini Dungeness crab, scallops, shrimp, mushrooms and garlic over fettuccine pasta sautéed in a creamy white wine alfredo sauce, with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. |
$25.00 |
Chicken Parmesan Breaded, pan-fried chicken breast in a marinara-mushroom sauce, with fettuccine or spaghetti pasta, or a side of primavera vegetables. Topped with parmesan, basil & herbs. |
$20.00 |
Marinara Traditional rich tomato sauce over spaghetti pasta, topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. |
$12.00 |
Fettuccini Alfredo Sautéed mushrooms and garlic in a creamy alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. |
$14.00 |
Penne Aglio Penne pasta with diced roma tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and garlic, topped with romano cheese, basil & herbs. |
$12.00 |
Pesto Bowtie pasta in a creamy blend of alfredo and pesto with a dollop of marinara at the bottom, with mushrooms, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil & herbs. |
$14.00 |
Quattro Formaggi Penne pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce with a dollop of marinara, topped with a combination of fontina, provolone, parmesan and bleu cheeses, basil & herbs. |
$14.00 |
Mediterranean Seashell pasta, roma and sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of olives, pepperoncini, green peppers and marinara, with feta cheese, basil & herbs. |
$15.00 |
Beef Bolognese Fettuccine pasta with our Homemade Bolognese Sauce: a tomato-base with Italian sausage, ground beef and diced vegetables, topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. |
$19.00 |
Primavera Tri-color spirelli pasta with steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, red peppers, mushrooms and garlic in a creamy pesto-alfredo sauce, topped with provolone and romano cheeses, sesame seeds, basil & herbs. |
$15.00 |
Gino Spaghetti, baby clams, Italian sausage, garlic, mushrooms, green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, white wine pesto-tomato sauce, parmesan, basil & herbs. |
$21.00 |
La Buona Donna Penne pasta sautéed in olive oil with anchovies, garlic, roma tomatoes, artichokes and black olives, topped with provolone, feta, basil & herbs. |
$13.00 |
Criolo Spirelli pasta, Cajun Andouille sausage, chicken, red onions, red and green peppers, garlic, Creole sauce, smoked gouda, provolone cheese & green onions. |
$19.00 |
Salcito Spirelli pasta with sautéed Italian sausage, garlic, red onions, red and green peppers in a marinara sauce, topped with green onions and parmesan cheese. |
$17.00 |
Barbeque Italiano Penne pasta with sautéed chicken, red & green peppers, garlic, red onions, Italian barbeque sauce, with gouda, provolone, green onions, sesame seeds & cilantro. |
$16.00 |
Muffaletta Penne pasta sautéed in olive oil with ham, wine cured salami and a variety of olives, topped with mozzarella and provolone cheeses, sesame seeds, basil & herbs. |
$15.00 |
Beef & Gorgonzola Seashell pasta with shredded beef, sautéed red and green julienne peppers in a gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with fontina cheese, basil & herbs. |
$21.00 |
Clam Giulio Seashell pasta, baby clams, mushrooms and garlic sautéed with a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with romano cheese, basil & herbs. |
$19.00 |
Pizza | |
Margherita Pizza Diced tomatoes sautéed in garlic, on an olive oil base with mozzarella and romano cheese, with basil & herbs. |
$12.00 |
Moped Pizza Traditional pepperoni and marinara, with mozzarella and provolone cheeses, basil & herbs. |
$13.00 |
Lambretta Chicken Pizza Sautéed chicken, pesto spread, red peppers, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and provolone cheese. |
$14.00 |
Muffaletta Pizza Smoked ham, salami, mixed olive tapenade, melted mozzarella and provolone cheese on an olive oil base, topped with sesame seeds, basil & herbs. |
$14.00 |
Classic Moto Pizza Sautéed Italian sausage, red onions, pepperoni, marinara, parmesan and provolone cheese. |
$15.00 |
Benelli Pizza Italian sausage, mushrooms, garlic and marinara, topped with provolone and fontina cheeses, basil & herbs. |
$15.00 |
Meatball Pizza Sliced Veloce Signature Meatballs, pepperoni and marinara sauce topped with provolone cheese, basil & herbs. |
$15.00 |
Veloce Special Pizza Italian Sausage, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, ham, green peppers, roma tomatoes, marinara sauce, provolone, mozzarella and fontina cheeses, with basil & herbs. |
$18.00 |
Lunch Menu | |
Half Portion Pastas Half portion of either the Penne Aglio, Marinara, Quattro Formaggi or Pesto Pasta, with your choice of a cup of soup or a side salad. |
$11.00 |
Italiano Giuseppe Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Prosciutto, salami, red onions, roasted red peppers, olive oil & pesto spread with melted provolone cheese. |
$11.00 |
Meatball Giuseppe Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Sliced Veloce Signature Meatballs, marinara, pepperoni and provolone cheese, served with a side of marinara. |
$11.00 |
Caprese Giuseppe Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, romaine lettuce, basil pesto and herbed olive oil, with a side of balsamic vinegar. Add ham for $1 extra. |
$11.00 |
Kids Menu | |
Kids Cheese Pizza Classic Cheese Pizza. Small (7 inch) – $6 / Large (10 inch) – $10 |
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Kids Moped Pizza Classic Pepperoni Pizza. Small (7 inch) – $7 / Large (10 inch) – $13 |
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Kids Noodles Spaghetti, spirelli, seashell, fettuccine, penne, bow tie or wagon wheel pasta, with butter and parmesan cheese. |
$6.00 |
Kids Noodles with Sauce Spaghetti, spirelli, seashell, fettuccine, penne, bow tie or wagon wheel pasta with choice of marinara, alfredo, gorgonzola, creamy pesto, or pink sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese. |
$7.00 |
Kids Lasagna Layers of Italian sausage, Bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles and a variety of cheeses, topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$8.00 |
Beverages | |
Acqua Panna 500ml Bottle. Natural Spring Water. |
$3.00 |
San Pellegrino 500ml Bottle. Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. |
$3.00 |
San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverages 330ml Can. Choice of flavor: Pomegranate & Orange, Lemon, or Blood Orange. |
$2.00 |
Caffe Darte Coffee Abruzzo Medium Italian Roast Coffee |
$3.00 |
Bottled Beer | |
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA | $5.00 |
Rogue Dead Guy Ale | $5.00 |
Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA | $6.00 |
Orval Trappist Belgian Ale | $9.00 |
Diamond Knot Industrial IPA | $10.00 |
Lindemans Lambic Framboise | $8.00 |
Buckler Non-Alcoholic Beer | $5.00 |
Wine | |
Retail Wine Selections See our online ordering site for current Retail Wine offerings. Take $10 off list prices when purchasing wine to-go! |
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Sides and Pasta Additions | |
Side of Chicken Side of sautéed chicken. |
$5.00 |
Side of Sausage Side of either spicy sliced Andouille sausage or mild crumbled Italian Sausage. |
$5.00 |
Side Seafood Combo Side of our sautéed Seafood combo with Dungeness crab, scallops and shrimp. |
$12.00 |
Side of Shrimp Side of sautéed shrimp. |
$8.00 |
Side of Vegetables Steamed primavera vegetables. |
$5.00 |
Side of Mushrooms Side of sautéed mushrooms. |
$2.00 |
Side of Broccoli Side of steamed broccoli. |
$2.00 |
Side of Sauce 3oz side of sauce. Choice of marinara, alfredo, pink sauce, creamy pesto, or gorgonzola cream. |
$2.00 |
Side of Cheese 2oz portion of cheese. Choice of parmesan, fontina, mozzarella, provolone, bleu, goat, feta, romano, or smoked gouda cheese. |
$1.00 |
Dessert | |
Tiramisu Delicate espresso drenched cake layers enhanced with mascarpone cheese mousse, topped with cocoa sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. |
$6.00 |
Limoncello Flute Refreshing Limoncello flavored sorbet swirled with custard, served in a champagne flute which is yours to keep! |
$8.00 |
Vanilla Ice Cream | $4.00 |
Spumoni Ice Cream | $4.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Contact Cafe Veloce
Address: 12514 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 814-2972
Website: http://cafeveloce.com/
Hours
Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
Friday | 11AM–9PM |
Saturday | 3–9PM |
Sunday | 3–8PM |
Monday | 11AM–9PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |