Nucci’s Italian Café
1580S. Melrose Drive, Suite 108
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 598-1005
Business Hours
Lunch - Monday – Friday 11am – 4 pm
Dinner - Sunday - Thursday 4 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 4 pm – 9:30pm
Antipasti
(Appetizers)
Brushetta Alla Romano
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella
Mozzarella in Corozza
Breaded, fried mozzarella with a slice of ham and side of marinara
Carciofi Tostati
Toasted artichoke hearts tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and Romano cheese on a bed of greens
Calamari Fritti
Tender, deep-fried calamari served with marinara sauce
Gamboretti Marinati
Marinated grilled shrimp tossed with Roma tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil over a bed of greens
Pepperoni & Cheese Garlic Bread
Served with a side of marinara sauce
Zuppa del Giorno
(Soup of the Day)
Daily Lunch Specials
½ Panini & Small Green Salad
½ Panini & Small Soup
Small Green Salad & Bowl of Soup
Panini
(Italian Sandwiches)
Cold
All cold sandwiches (except Turkey & Cheese) include lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing
Cappacola & Cheese
Salami & Cheese
Ham & Cheese
Super Sub (Ham, Salami, Cappacola, Provolone Cheese
Proscuitto & Cheese
Turkey & Cheese (lettuce, tomato, mayo)
Grilled Chicken Sub (Grilled chicken, Provolone)
Veggies Sub Provolone Cheese, Green Bell Peppers, black olives, mushrooms)
Insalata
(Salad)
Garden Green Salad
Insalata Della Casa
Assorted greens, tomatoes, calamata olives, red onions, and gorgonzola cheese tossed in a light lemon dressing. Add grilled chicken, $3.95 extra
Insalata Romano
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons and Romano cheese. Add grilled chicken
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil, fresh black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, Panchetta bacon, sliced hard-boiled egg, and sliced toasted almonds with honey mustard dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, Feta cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, calamata olives, in light lemon dressing. Add grilled chicken,
Pomadoro Salad
Tomato, red onion, basil, four cheese, provolone, calamatas, vinaigrette, olive oil, black pepper, and salt
Raspberry Salad
Spring mix salad, 3 jumbo shrimp, almond, red onion, cucumber, tangerine in raspberry dressing
Antipasto Misto
Assorted meats and cheeses, marinated vegetables, and olives
Hot
Meatball Parmigiana
Sausage Parmigiana
Sausage & Peppers
Meatball & Peppers
Peppers & Eggs
Sausage, Peppers & Eggs
Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Italian Steak Sub
(Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, & Provolone)
Calzones
Spinach Calzone -Spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella
Bbq Calzone – Bbq sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, fresh cilantro, and mozzarella
Stromboli
Stuffed with sausage, meatball, pepperoni, ham, ricotta and mozzarella
Sammy’s Pizza Roll
Pepperoni, ham, jalapeños, pineapple, mozzarella
Pizza Sizes Small 10” Medium 14” Large 16”
Make your own pizza
Extra Items – Sausage, Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Meatball,
Canadian Bacon, Pineapple, Mushroom, Eggplant, Bell Pepper,
Fresh Tomatoes, Black Olives, Garlic, Fresh Basil, Artichokes,
Jalapeños, Anchovies, Broccoli, Onion
Nucci’s Special
*Your choice of 7 items for the price of 5 *Thin crust New York style pizza on request
Specialita de Pizza
Margherita – Whole milk mozzarella, Roma tomatoes,
garlic, fresh basil, olive oil.
Quattro Formaggi – A blend of four: provolone, gorgonzola,
mozzarella, and romano cheeses, fresh tomato, and basil.
Rustica – Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, grilled chicken breast
Primavera – Roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, fresh tomato
Quattro Stagioni – Broccoli, artichoke hearts, sausage, mushroom
Michael’s Pizza – 4 cheese, basil, pepperoni, jalapeño
Sam’s Pizza – Pepperoni, crumbled sausage, mozzarella, green
Bell peppers, red onion, black olives, mushroom, pizza sauce
Pesto Pizza – Pesto sauce, almonds, pinenuts, feta cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, grilled chicken and sun-dried tomato
Bbq Pizza – Bbq sauce, grilled chicken, red onion , cilantro, mozzarella
Pasta
All pasta dishes include soup or salad and garlic knots.
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti & Meatball
Spaghetti & Sausage
Spaghetti Napoletana
Sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and basil in a marinara sauce
Spaghetti Compagnola
Sautéed mushrooms, onion, garlic, and meat sauce in a creamy rosetta sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta bacon, sautéed onions, imported Romano cheese in a cream sauce
Linguini Alla Vongole
Baby clams sautéed in garlic and wine, red or white
Linguini Aglio e Olio
Sautéed garlic, Italian parsley,and virgin olive oil
Tortellini Panna Prosciutto
Sautéed prosciutto and onion in an alfredo sauce
Cappellini Genovesa
Angel hair pasta, peas, onions, pancetta bacon in a cream sauce with a touch of lemon
Linguini Puttanesca
Fresh tomatoes, parsley, basil, garlic, anchovies, crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, and capers
Penne Arabiata
Penne pasta in a spicy marinara sauce
Lasagna al Forno
Baked lasagna with marinara
Lasagna Bolognese
Baked lasagna with meat sauce
Tortellini al Forno
Baked in a marinara sauce with ricotta and mozzarella
Rigatoni alla Toscano
Italian sausage, roasted pepper, zucchini, roma tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, basil and Rosetta sauce
Rigatoni alla Monte
Grilled chicken, artichoke, capers, mushroom in a lemon, butter and white wine sauce
Penne Lisa’s
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, artichokes, broccoli, garlic & basil in a white wine sauce
Rigatoni Fra Diablo
Sautéed calamari, sautéed jumbo shrimp, roma tomato, garlic, basil in a spicy marinara sauce
Linguini Alla Vongole
Baby clams sautéed in garlic and wine, red or white
Linguini Aglio e Olio
Sautéed garlic, Italian parsley,and virgin olive oil
Manicotti
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with marinara and mozzarella
Cappellini Pomadoro
Roma tomato, garlic, and basil in a white wine sauce
Linguini al Pesto
An aromatic Pesto sauce of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil
Fettuccini or Linguini Primavera
Sautéed onions, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, and peas in a garlic and white wine sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fresh cream, butter, and Pecorino Romano Cheese
Fettuccini Alfredo Con Pollo
Penne Con Vodka
Pomadoro sauce with vodka, Mascarpone cheese and a touch of cream
Penne Amatriciana
Sautéed sausage, Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, chili pepper, in a spicy Rosetta sauce
Penne Quattro Formaggi
Tube pasta, a blend of provolone, gorgonzola, fontina and mozzarella cheese
Ravioli
All pasta dishes include soup or salad and garlic knots. Any meal served
Portobello Ravioli -
Mushroom ravioli, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and basil in a marinara sauce
Meat Ravioli -
Topped with meat sauce
Shrimp Ravioli -
Topped with a Rosetta sauce
Cheese Ravioli
Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi with Marinara
Kristina Potato Gnocchi with Alfredo
Specialita Della Casa
(Specialties of the House)
Includes side of spaghetti marinara and soup or salad and garlic knots.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked
Melanzane Rollantine
Eggplant lightly breaded, stuffed and rolled with ricotta, provolone, gorgonzola, and mozzarella and baked
Pollo Melanzane
Lightly breaded chicken and eggplant topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce
Pollo
(Chicken)
Includes side of spaghetti marinara and soup or salad and garlic knots.
Pollo Milanese -
Breast of chicken lightly breaded and sautéed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sautéed mushrooms
Pollo Parmigiana -
Breast of chicken breaded and sautéed topped with marinara and mozzarella
Pollo Marsala -
Breast of chicken sautéed in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce
Pollo Alla Griglia -
Breast of chicken marinated then grilled with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, fresh lemon in a Rosetta sauce
Pollo Picatta -
Breast of chicken sautéed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce
Pollo Cacciatore -
Breast of chicken sautéed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomato sauce
Pollo Pizzaiola -
Breast of chicken sautéed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked
Pollo Mare Monte -
Sautéed chicken breast, roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara
Pollo Fra Diablo -
Sautéed chicken breast, roma tomato, garlic, and basil in a spicy marinara
Mixed Grill San Lorenzo --
Marinated grilled chicken breast, grilled Italian sausage, grilled zucchini and grilled roasted pepper, with side of spaghetti marinara
Grilled Chicken Plate -
Grilled chicken breast (1 for lunch 2 for dinner) with side of sautéed vegetables (no pasta)
Vitello
(Veal)
Includes side of spaghetti marinara and soup or salad and garlic knots.
Veal Parmigiana -
Veal lightly breaded and sautéed topped with marinara and mozzarella
Veal Milanese -
Veal lightly breaded and sautéed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sautéed mushrooms
Veal Marsala -
Veal sautéed in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce
Veal Picatta -
Veal sautéed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce
Veal Cacciatore -
Veal sautéed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomato sauce
Veal Pizzaiola -
Veal sautéed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked
Veal & Peppers -
Sauteed veal, roasted peppers, mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic and white wine
Veal Mare Monte -
Sautéed veal, roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara
Veal Fra Diablo -
Sautéed veal, roma tomato, garlic, and basil in a spicy marinara
Gamboretti
(Shrimp)
All shrimp dishes are over Linguini or Capellini pasta with soup or salad and garlic knots.
Scampi Limone
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, lemon, garlic, Italian parsley and white wine
Scampi Alla Vongole
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and chopped baby clams in a garlic and wine sauce red or white
Scampi Fra Diablo
Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with a touch of cream
Fettuccini Con Scampi
Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a fresh cream, butter and pecorino romano cheese
Side Orders
Garlic Bread – Cheese Garlic Bread – Meatballs (2) – Sausage (1) Grilled Chicken –
Shrimp – Side Meatball with Mozzarella -
Children’s Menu
12 & under
Spaghetti Marinara
Pasta with Butter & Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Includes garlic knots and scoop of ice cream
Family Feasts - Takeout Only
(All include entrée for 4, one large garden salad & garlic knots for 4)
Spaghetti Marinara
Baked Zizi
Lasagna Al Forno
Pollo Parmigiana (includes side of spaghetti marinara)
Dolce (Dessert)
Cannoli – Tiramisu – Cheesecake – Spumoni – Ice Cream
Soft Drinks
Pepsi-Diet Pepsi-Root Beer-Sierra Mist-Orange Crush-Dr. Pepper-Ice Tea-Raspberry Ice Tea- Lemonade-Bottled Still Water-Bottled Sparkling Water-Coffee, and Hot Tea
Sales tax will be added to all food and beverage items.
There will be a charge for substitutions. Side of vegetables
Substitutions for cream sauce . No substitutions on daily specials.
Any special request, please ask your server.
Catering available for all social functions.
Prices subject to change without notice.