This unique Italian restaurant nestled in Rancho San Diego is serving up organic foods and free-range meats from local farms. Offering an authentic Italian menu that will meet the likes of anyone who stops by, whether it be for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner with friends or family. From finely-prepared meats and hand-made pasta to an extensive list of wines and specialty coffees, you’ll feel right at home in our cozy cafe. Serving the best breakfast choices in the area with our organic eggs, roast beef hash, sweet crepes, potato cakes, Italian-style omelets, and more. Happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. with a choice of wines, flatbreads, Dolci meatballs, and more. If that’s not enough to tempt you, indulge in our wood fire pizza.
4.6 – 501 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Breakfast Menu | |
| The Benedict | |
| Classic Two poached eggs / toasted ciabatta / smoked ham / hollandaise sauce |
$10.95 |
| Dolci Cafe Two poached eggs / toasted ciabatta / pancetta / gorgonzola / spinach / pesto hollandaise |
$10.95 |
| Salmonato Two poached eggs / toasted ciabatta / goat cheese / smoked salmon / carmelized onions / hollandaise |
$12.50 |
| Three Egg Frittata | |
| Three Egg Frittata Build your own Italian-style omelette with a choice of four ingredients. Served with country potatoes and seasonal fruit. |
$11.00 |
| Dolci Specialties | |
| Original American Breakfast Two eggs any style / bacon / choice of Italian sausage or ham |
$9.50 |
| Kobe Burger & Eggs served with two eggs any style topped with chipotle hollandaise |
$11.95 |
| Roast Beef Hash Country potatoes / two eggs any style / house-made hash / chipotle mushroom cream sauce / served with fruit only |
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| Wet Breakfast Burrito Eggs / potatoes / sausage / bacon / jack cheese / sour cream / covered with tomatillo sauce |
$9.95 |
| Chilaquiles Verde Two eggs any style / crispy corn tortilla / tomatillo salsa / crema / queso panela |
$10.00 |
| Potato Cakes Two crispy potato cakes / two eggs any style / bacon / hollandaise / served with fruit only |
$9.95 |
| Biscuits and Gravy Two biscuits / two eggs any style / housemade sausage gravy |
$9.50 |
| Eggs and Pancakes Two eggs any style / two buttermilk pancakes |
$8.95 |
| Fruit Bowl Honey / cottage cheese / vanilla granola |
$7.00 |
| Dolci Dolci | |
| Buttermilk Pancakes | |
| Sweet Crepes Nutella / banana -or- Strawberries / whipped cream |
$8.00 |
| Belgian Waffles Strawberry / Blueberry / whipped cream |
$9.00 |
| French Toast Challah bread / nutella / candied walnuts / syrup / grilled and baked |
$9.00 |
| Stuffed Crepes | |
| Sides | |
| Pancake | $2.50 |
| Two slices of bacon | $2.00 |
| Sausage link | $2.00 |
| Extra egg | $1.50 |
| Lunch Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Bruschetta Pomini Marinated tomatoes / herbs / olive oil |
$5.50 |
| Bruschetta Pesto Fresh mozzarella / sliced tomatoes / pesto sauce |
$6.00 |
| Fritto Zucchini Fried Italian zucchini / house dip |
$5.50 |
| Dolci Mac & Cheese Bacon / smoked mozzarella / cheddar cheese |
$7.00 |
| Black Mussels Mussels with saffron cream broth / Italian herbs crostini |
$10.00 |
| Vasi | |
| Smoked salmon capers / mascarpone cheese | $8.00 |
| Artichoke / olive eggplant tapenade / herb goat cheese | $7.00 |
| Organic Greens | |
| Caesar Romaine hearts / garlic parmesan croutons / house dressing |
$9.00 |
| Spinaci Fresh spinach / crispy prosciutto / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / baked goat cheese / house vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Dolci Baby field greens / cherry tomatoes / red onions / kalamata olives / fresh mozzarella / house vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Pera Baby field greens / anjou pears / gorgonzola / cherry tomatoes / candied walnuts / roasted garlic vinaigrette |
$9.50 |
| Barbabietole Roasted gold and red beets / baby field greens / gorgonzola / artichokes / spicy almonds / citrus vinaigrette |
$9.50 |
| Mediterranean Romaine lettuce / baby local cucumbers / tomatoes / red onions / red bell peppers / Italian green olives / feta cheese / fresh lemon oil & mint dressing |
$9.00 |
| Caprese Organic heirloom tomatoes / basil / fresh mozzarella / basil pesto |
$10.00 |
| Soups | |
| Matrimonio Chicken broth / spinach / small pasta / meatballs |
$5.00 |
| Zuppa Chef’s soup of the day |
$5.00 |
| Soup + Salad House salad / chef’s soup of the day |
$8.00 |
| Burgers | |
| 1/2lb. Kobe Beef Burger Tomato / portobello mushroom / red onion / wild arugula / fresh mozzarella |
$12.00 |
| BLT Free Range Chicken Breast Burger Bacon / lettuce / tomato / aioli |
$11.00 |
| Salmon Burger Red onion / tomato / roasted peppers / aioli tartare |
$11.95 |
| Wood-Fire Pizza | |
| Margherita Pomodoro / fresh mozzarella / basil |
$12.00 |
| Caprino Zucchini / grilled eggplant / goat cheese / roasted peppers |
$13.00 |
| Finocchio Roasted fennel / sausage / artichokes / ricotta |
$13.00 |
| Dolci Basil pesto sauce / oven-dried tomato / shrimp / red onions / pine nuts |
$14.00 |
| Diavola Smoked mozzarella / salami / sausage / basil / chili |
$13.00 |
| Americana Sausage / pepperoni / peppers / onions / olives |
$13.00 |
| Rustica Mozzarella / sun-dried tomatoes / artichokes / chicken / roasted garlic / arugula |
$14.00 |
| Dolci Calzone Pie Ricotta cheese / mozzarella / ham / fresh spinach / served with salad |
$12.50 |
| Sicilian Calzone Pie Sausage / pepperoni / ham / mozzarella / meat sauce / served with salad |
$12.50 |
| Panini | |
| Dolci Cafe Fresh mozzarella / tomatoes / roasted peppers / pesto mayo |
$10.95 |
| Portobello Grilled portobello / asiago / grilled zucchini / red onions / avocado / aioli mayo |
$9.95 |
| Pollo al Forno Free-range grilled chicken breast / provolone / tomatoes / grilled eggplant / pesto mayo |
$11.95 |
| Italian Fest Prosciutto / salami / mortadella / provolone / olives tapenade / tomatoes / olive oil |
$11.95 |
| Pasta | |
| Spaghetti con Polpette Pomodoro sauce / homemade beef meatballs |
$11.50 |
| Fettuccine Cartoccio Mussels / manila clam / shrimp / calamari / fish / spicy tomato sauce |
$16.00 |
| Fettuccine Primavera Green onions / artichokes / tomatoes / zucchini / spinach / light tomato sauce |
$11.00 |
| Lasagna Bolognese Homemade pasta / bechamel / ricotta cheese / meat sauce / brick oven baked to order |
$14.00 |
| Penne Michelangelo Grilled chicken / oven dried tomatoes / brandy / cherry tomatoes / tomato cream sauce |
$13.00 |
| Ravioli di Formaggio Four cheese ravioli / roasted cherry tomato sauce / basil |
$12.00 |
| Crepes (Savory) | |
| Vegetariano Zucchini / artichoke / spinach / mushroom / provolone |
$10.50 |
| Pollo Grilled chicken / smoked mozzarella / spinach |
$10.95 |
| Crepes (Sweet) | |
| Strawberry & Whipped Cream | $7.00 |
| Nutella Banana | $7.00 |
| Dinner Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Fritto Misto Fried calamari / zucchini / house dip |
$10.00 |
| Crab Cake Lump crab meat / panko breading / roasted pepper remoulade |
$12.00 |
| Black Mussels Mussels with saffron cream broth / Italian herb crostini |
$12.00 |
| Antipasto Eggplant / zucchini / olives / smoked mozzarella / roasted peppers / salami / house made crostini |
$10.00 |
| Bruschetta Pesto Fresh mozzarella / sliced tomatoes / pesto sauce / toasted ciabatta |
$8.00 |
| Bruschetta Pomini Marinated tomatoes / herbs / olive oil |
$6.00 |
| Carpaccio di Bue Thinly sliced raw filet mignon / arugula / capers / shaved parmigiano |
$10.00 |
| Combo Board Imported Italian cheeses and cured Italian meats / fig jam / walnuts / pears |
$12.00 |
| Caprese Organic heirloom tomatoes / basil / fresh mozzarella / basil pesto |
$10.00 |
| Vasi | |
| Smoked salmon capers / mascarpone cheese | $8.00 |
| Artichoke / olive eggplant tapenade / herb goat cheese | $7.00 |
| Organic Greens | |
| Caesar Romaine hearts / garlic Parmesan croutons / house dressing |
$7.00 |
| Spinaci Fresh spinach / crispy prosciutto / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / baked goat cheese / house vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
| Dolci Baby field greens / cherry tomatoes / red onions / kalamata olives / fresh mozzarella / house vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
| Pera Baby field greens / anjou pears / gorgonzola / cherry tomatoes / candied walnuts / roasted garlic vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Barbabietole Roasted gold and red beets / baby field greens / gorgonzola / artichokes / spicy almonds / citrus vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Mediterranean Romaine lettuce / baby local cucumbers / tomatoes / red onion / red bell peppers / Italian green olives / feta cheese / fresh lemon oil & mint dressing |
$9.00 |
| Soups | |
| Martimonio Chicken broth / spinach / small pasta / meatballs |
$6.00 |
| Zuppa Chef’s soup of the day |
$6.00 |
| Flat Breads to Share | |
| Beets Roasted red and gold beets / carmelized onions / fig compote / shaved parmigiano cheese / balsamic glaze |
$10.50 |
| Prosciutto Portobello / san daniele prosciutto / shaved parmesan / arugula |
$11.50 |
| Dolci Sliced tomatoes / fresh spinach / feta cheese / grilled free range chicken |
$13.00 |
| Seafood | |
| Cioppino Abruzzi style seafood stew in lobster tomato broth |
$17.00 |
| Risotto Pescatore Mussels / manila clam / shrimp / calamari / fish / arborio rice |
$17.00 |
| Salmon Sanremo Sun dried tomatoes / pine nuts / artichokes / marsala glaze (served with daily sides) |
$18.00 |
| Fresh Fish of the day Served with chef daily sides |
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| Pasta | |
| Fettuccine Carticcio Mussels / manila clam / shrimp / calamari / fish / spicy tomato sauce |
$17.00 |
| Fettuccine Primavera Green onions / artichokes / tomatoes / zucchini / spinach / light tomato sauce |
$12.00 |
| Capellini Scampi Fra Diavola Angel hair pasta / Shrimp / spicy marinara sauce |
$16.00 |
| Linguine Vongole Manila clams / shallots / parsley / pinot grigio |
$14.00 |
| Linguine Gamberi Shrimp / sicilian pistacho pesto / cream |
$16.00 |
| Linguine Piccata Grilled chicken / wild mushrooms / lemon butter caper sauce |
$14.00 |
| Ravioli di Carne Meat ravioli / mushroom / cream sauce / shaved asiago cheese |
$13.00 |
| Ravioli di Formaggio Four cheese ravioli / roasted cherry tomato sauce / basil |
$13.00 |
| Penne Michelangelo Grilled chicken / oven dried tomatoes / brandy / cherry tomatoes / tomato cream sauce |
$14.00 |
| Lasagna Bolognese Homemade pasta / bechamel / ricotta cheese / meat sauce / brick oven baked to order |
$14.00 |
| Gnocchi al Gusto Your choice of pomodoro sauce or basil pesto |
$13.00 |
| Spaghetti con Polpette Pomodoro sauce / homemade beef meatballs |
$12.00 |
| Dolci Chicken Mac & Cheese Free range grilled chicken / bacon / smoked mozzarella / cheddar cheese |
$12.00 |
| Wood-Fire Pizza | |
| Margherita Pomodoro / fresh mozzarella / basil |
$13.00 |
| Caprino Zucchini / grilled eggplant / goat cheese / roasted peppers |
$13.00 |
| Finocchio Roasted fennel / sausage / artichokes / ricotta |
$14.00 |
| Rustica Mozzarella / artichokes / sun-dried tomatoes / roasted garlic / arugula / chicken |
$14.00 |
| Dolci Basil pesto sauce / oven dried tomato / shrimp / red onions / pine nuts |
$15.00 |
| Diavola Smoked mozzarella / salami / sausage / basil / chili |
$13.00 |
| Americana Sausage / pepperoni / peppers / onions / olives |
$13.00 |
| Dolci Calzone Pie Ricotta cheese / mozzarella / ham / fresh spinach / served with salad |
$12.50 |
| Sicilian Calzone Pie Sausage / pepperoni / ham / mozzarella / meat sauce / served with salad |
$12.50 |
| Meats + More | |
| Pollo Marsala Grilled free-range chicken breast / forest mushrooms / marsala |
$16.00 |
| Pollo Ligure Grilled free range chicken breast / artichokes / porcini / lemon herb sauce |
$16.00 |
| Pollo Parmigiana Egg dipped pan fried chicken breast / pomodoro sauce / fresh mozzarella |
$16.00 |
| 1/2lb. Kobe Beef Burger Tomato / red onion / wild arugula / fresh mozzarella / served with fries or organic house green salad |
$13.00 |
| Filet Mignon Gorgonzola / portobello / balsamic reduction |
$24.00 |
| Lamb Shank Ossobuco style / slow braised with red wine sauce over saffrom risotto |
$18.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiano Baked eggplant / mozzarella / tomato sauce / basil |
$15.00 |
| Dessert Menu | |
| Dolci Sweets | |
| Apple Tart | $5.00 |
| Sicilian Cannoli | $5.00 |
| Cheesecake | $5.00 |
| Vanilla Cream Brule | $5.50 |
| Tiramisu | $5.50 |
| Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache | $6.00 |
| Bread Pudding | $6.00 |
| Strawberry & Whipped Cream Crepe | $7.00 |
| Coppa Grande Affogato Gelato Ladyfingers / Coffee Gelato / Espresso / Chocolate Pieces / Whipped Cream / Sweet Cocoa |
$8.00 |
| Gelato | |
| Chocolate Chip | $5.00 |
| Hazelnut | $5.00 |
| Pistachio | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | $5.00 |
| Vanilla | $5.00 |
| Coffee | $5.00 |
| Chocolate Hazelnut | $5.00 |
| Tiramisu | $5.00 |
| Lemon | $5.00 |
| Strawberry | $5.00 |
| White Chocolate Strawberry | $5.00 |
| Caramel | $5.00 |
| Coffee Menu | |
| Coffee | |
| Lavazza American Coffee | $2.00 |
| Espresso | $2.25 |
| Espresso Double | $3.00 |
| Espresso Macchiato | $2.25 |
| Cappuccino | $3.75 |
| Americano | $3.75 |
| Caffe Latte | $3.75 |
| Mocha | $3.75 |
| Hot Chocolate | $3.00 |
| Iced Tea | $2.00 |
| Specialty Coffee | |
| Espressoccino Double Espresso / Sweet Cocoa / Milk Foam / White Chocolate |
$4.50 |
| Nocciola Steamed Milk / Espresso / Nutella / Hazelnut Syrup / Caramel Sauce / Whipped Cream |
$4.50 |
| Miele Steamed Milk / Espresso / Honey / White Chocolate / Almond Roca Syrup / Whipped Cream |
$4.50 |
| Wines | |
| Dessert | |
| Ecco Domani Moscato | Italy | |
| Six Grapes | Graham’s Port | |
| Merlot | |
| Red Rock | California | |
| Franciscan | Napa | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Louis Martini | Sonoma | |
| Seven Falls | Washington | |
| La Storia Cuvee | Sonoma Rich and complex blend, great depth of fruit |
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| Grgich Hills | Napa | |
| Groth | Napa | |
| Stags’ Leap Artemis | Napa | |
| Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | |
| Jordan Cabernet | Alexander Valley | |
| Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | |
| Caymus Cabernet | Napa | |
| Pinot Noir | |
| Lockwood | Monterrey | |
| Blends | |
| Red Diamond Tempermental | Spain | |
| Franciscan Magnificat | Napa Cabernet + Merlot + Pet Verdot + Cab Franc + Malbec |
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| Red Zinfandel & Shiraz | |
| Peachy Canyon Red Zin | Paso Robles, CA | |
| Red Diamond Shiraz | Washington | |
| Italy | |
| Chianti Toscolo | Tuscany | |
| Chianti Querceto Classico | Tuscany | |
| Fantini Farnese Montepulciano | Abruzzo, Central Italy Soft flavors, plum scented |
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| Chianti Banfi Classico Reserve | Tuscany | |
| Mongrana (Sangiovese + Cab + Merlot) | Tuscany Organically produced and good for Vegan or Vegetarian, blueberry, jam aroma, full bodied |
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| Nottola (Sangiovese + Merlot) | Tuscany Well balanced, structured wine & savory flavor |
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| Terrabianca Campaccio (Sangiovese + Cab) | Italy | |
| Campagnola Amarone | Veneto, North East Italy Rich dry red wine |
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| Sparkling | Champagne | White | |
| Wycliff Champagne | California | |
| La Marca Prosecco | Italy | |
| Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio | Italy | |
| Cantina Cortaccia Pinot Grigio | Italy | |
| Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio | Italy | |
| Raymond Chardonnay R Collect. | California | |
| Cuvaison Chardonnay | Napa | |
| Greystone Cellars Sauvignon Blanc | California | |
| Mirassou Riesling | California | |
| Beringer White Zinfandel | California | |
| Beers | |
| Domestic | |
| Bud Light | $4.00 |
| Budweiser | $4.00 |
| Crafts | |
| Mission Brewery Amber Ale | San Diego | $5.00 |
| Mission Brewery IPA | San Diego | $5.00 |
| Stone IPA | San Diego | $5.00 |
| Ballast Point Amber Ale | San Diego | $5.00 |
| Coronado Brewing Golden Pilsner | San Diego | $5.00 |
| Imports | |
| Heineken | Holland | $5.00 |
| Peroni | Italy | $5.00 |
| Corona | Mexico | $4.00 |
| Water | |
| Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water 500ml. | Italy | $3.00 |
| Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Water 500ml. | Italy | $3.00 |
| Kids Menu | |
| Kids Menu | |
| Mac + Cheese | $5.50 |
| Mini Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni) | $5.50 |
| Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce | $5.50 |
| Chicken Strips + Fries | $5.50 |
| Fettuccini with Alfredo Sauce | $5.50 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: spotapps.co
Contact Dolci Cafe Italiano
Address: 2650 Jamacha Road #121, El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone: (619) 660-2011
Website: https://dolcicafeitaliano.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–9PM |
| Saturday | 9AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 9AM–9PM |
| Monday | 9AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
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