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San Diego Little Italy

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Hours & Location

1655 India Street,
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 237-9606

HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 

Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 

Sunday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

WEEKEND BRUNCH

Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

HAPPY HOUR

Everyday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Event Lineup

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UberEats

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Lunch/Dinner

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Brame

  • Ricotta Vasi

    ricotta + honeycomb + Tuscan toast

    vegetarian

  • Chicken Liver Pate Vasi

    cherry-shallot compote + Tuscan toast

  • Bruschette

    Tuscan toast + chef’s seasonal inspiration

  • Truffle Egg Toast

    egg + fontina + asparagus

  • Calamari

    fried calamari + pickled pepper + cured tomatoes + lemon caper aioli

  • Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs

    Tuscan toast + pomodoro + parmesan

  • BEEF CARPACCIO

    raw sirloin + tomatoes + capers + arugula + mushrooms + parmesan + olive oil

    gluten free

Vegetali

  • Eggplant agrodolce

    pine nut gremolata + yogurt + feta + coriander + mint

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Hen of The Woods

    grilled mushrooms + pecorino vinaigrette + capers + crispy shallots + oregano

    gluten free

  • Asparagus

    chilled asparagus + marinated plum tomato + basil + whipped gorgonzola

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Roasted Butternut Squash

    whipped goat cheese + hazelnuts + watercress + apple cider vinaigrette

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    chilis + pecorino + egg

  • Cauliflower Steak

    ceci beans + Parmigiano-Reggiano + olive tapenade + lemon jam

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Roasted Beet

    walnut butter + créme fraîche + candied walnuts

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Burrata

    roasted Campari tomato + basil pesto + Tuscan toast

    vegetarian

Insalata

  • Escarole

    gala apple + pecorino pepato + celery + hazelnuts

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • ANTIPASTO

    baby iceberg + salumi + pepperoncini + provolone + olives + red wine vinaigrette

    gluten free

  • Arugula

    arugula + white balsamic + roasted grapes + lemon zest + Marcona almonds + shaved Grana Padano

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Caesar

    romaine heart + Caesar dressing + white anchovy + croutons + pecorino

Per La Tavola

  • Focaccia Di Recco

    Ligurian flatbread + soft cow’s cheese + honeycomb

    vegetarian

  • Polenta & Ragu

    mascarpone polenta + ragu of the day

    small

    large

    gluten free

  • 600 Day Prosciutto

    gluten free

  • Chef’s Meat & Cheese Board

    conserva + crostini + olives

    small

    large

Paste

(add fennel sausage / add meatball / add chicken / gluten-free pasta available)

  • Cacio E Pepe

    spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper

    vegetarian

  • Paccheri E Salsiccia

    giant rigatoni + pork sausage + roasted sweet red onions + oven-roasted tomatoes + Parmigiano Reggiano

  • Gnudi Pomodoro

    ricotta dumplings + passata di pomodoro + basil + mozzarella di Bufala

    vegetarian

  • Linguine All’ Arlecchino

    shrimp + sea scallops + manila clams + garlic + olive oil + spicy cherry tomato sauce

  • Nonna’s Lasagna

    veal and beef Bolognese + ricotta + bechamel + spinach + Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Risotto Carbonara

    parmesan risotto + pancetta + peas + egg yolk + black pepper

  • Orecchiette Con Salsiccia

    handmade little ear pasta + rapini + escarole + fennel sausage + lemon + chilis + pecorino

Pesci

  • Polpo Con Rafano

    seared octopus + warm fingerling potato salad + celery root + Marcona almonds + finocchiona + horseradish aioli

    gluten free

  • Merluzzo Nero

    moscato-marinated black cod + rapini + pine nut + golden raisins + crispy shallots + lemon butter

  • Branzino Al Salmoriglio

    Mediterranean sea bass + roasted tomato + Calabrian chili + garlic + fresh herbs + lemon

  • Salmone Alla Fresca

    grilled salmon + tomatoes + avocado + red onions + olive oil + balsamic glaze + lemon + grilled asparagus

Carni

  • Pollo “Sole Mio”

    grilled half chicken + chili pepper paste + romaine Caesar salad. A tribute to Dennis Terczak, restaurateur & friend

    gluten free

  • Davanti Burger

    bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries

  • Pollo Limoncello

    grilled chicken breast + spinach + cherry tomatoes + cauliflower + shallots + limoncello vinaigrette

    gluten free

  • Fettine Di Manzo

    grilled flat iron steak + fingerling potatoes + oyster mushrooms + salsa verde + saba

    gluten free

Pizze

  • D.O.C.

    tomato + fresh mozzarella + basil

  • Prosciutto E Rucola

    prosciutto di Parma + fresh mozzarella + fontina + arugula

  • Della Terra

    cremini mushrooms + braised leeks + taleggio + truffle oil

    vegetarian

  • Carne

    prosciutto + Calabrese + pork sausage + tomato + fresh mozzarella + parmesan

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Brunch

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Antipasti

  • Bruschette

    Tuscan toast + chef’s seasonal inspiration

  • Truffle Egg Toast

    egg + fontina + asparagus

  • Focaccia Di Recco

    Ligurian flatbread + soft cow’s cheese + honeycomb

  • Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs

    Tuscan toast + pomodoro + parmesan

Insalata

  • Escarole

    gala apple + pecorino pepato + celery + hazelnuts

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • ANTIPASTO

    baby iceberg + salumi + pepperoncini + provolone + olives + red wine vinaigrette

    gluten free

  • Arugula

    arugula + white balsamic + roasted grapes + lemon zest + Marcona almonds + shaved Grana Padana

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Caesar

    romaine heart + Caesar dressing + white anchovy + croutons + pecorino

Brunch

Tuscan Toast +

  • Avocado Toast

    smashed avocado + lime + roasted tomato + chili flake + pecorino + sunny side egg

  • Traditional Breakfast

    two eggs any style + choice sausage/bacon + potatoes + toast

  • Waffle of The Day

    Belgian-style waffle + chef’s daily preparation

  • Ricotta Pancakes

    fresh berries + powdered sugar + real maple syrup

  • Dana’s Omelette

    egg white omelette + feta + avocado + tomato + onion + basil

    vegetarian

  • Pork Belly Hash & Eggs

    crispy pork belly potato hash + roasted peppers + scallions + avocado + poached eggs + piquillo peppers + hollandaise

  • Steak & Eggs

    grilled flat iron steak + herbed breakfast potatoes + sunny-side-up eggs + salsa verde

    gluten free

  • Eggs Benedict

    English muffin + Italian smoked ham + poached eggs + Campari tomatoes + breakfast potatoes + pesto hollandaise (ask for veggie style!)

  • Frittata Bianca

    open-faced egg white omelette + seasonal vegetables + arugula salad + shaved cheese

    gluten free

  • Three-Cheese Omelette

    crispy prosciutto + fried fingerling potatoes + red pepper

Paste E Piatti

  • Cacio E Pepe

    spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper

    vegetarian

  • Gnudi Pomodoro

    ricotta dumplings + passata di pomodoro + basil + mozzarella di Bufala

    vegetarian

  • Orecchiette Con Salsiccia

    handmade little ear pasta + rapini + escarole + fennel sausage + lemon + chilis + pecorino

  • Nonna’s Lasagna

    veal and beef bolognese + ricotta + bechamel + spinach + Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Salmone Alla Fresca

    grilled salmon + tomatoes + avocado + red onions +olive oil + balsamic glaze + lemon + grilled asparagus

  • Davanti Burger

    bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries

Vegetali

  • Eggplant Agrodolce

    pine nut gremolata + yogurt + feta + coriander + mint

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Hen of The Woods

    grilled mushrooms + pecorino vinaigrette + capers + crispy shallots + oregano

    gluten free

  • Roasted Butternut Squash

    whipped goat cheese + hazelnuts + watercress + apple cider vinaigrette

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    chilis + pecorino + egg

  • Cauliflower Steak

    ceci beans + Parmigiano-Reggiano + olive tapenade + lemon jam

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Roasted Beet

    walnut butter + créme fraîche + candied walnuts

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Burrata

    roasted Campari tomato + basil pesto + Tuscan toast

    vegetarian

Pizze

  • D.O.C.

    tomato + fresh mozzarella + basil

    vegetarian

  • Prosciutto E Rucola

    prosciutto di Parma + fresh mozzarella + fontina + arugula

  • Della Terra

    wild mushrooms + braised leeks + taleggio + truffle oil

  • Carne

    speck + Calabrese + pork sausage + tomato + fresh mozzarella + parmesan

Contorni

  • Breakfast Potatoes

  • Toast & Jam

  • Sausage

  • Thick-Cut Bacon

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Happy Hour

Everyday 3 pm - 6 pm

  • Bruschetta

    chef’s creation

  • Ricotta Vasi

    ricotta + evoo + honeycomb

  • Pâté Vasi

    chicken liver pâté + cherry-shallot compote + Tuscan toast

  • Roman Artichokes

    Calabrian chili aioli

  • Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs

    two house-made meatballs + pecorino + ciabatta + San Marzano tomatoes

  • Pizza of The Day

    chef’s creation

  • Cacio E Pepe

    spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper

  • Davanti Burger

    bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries

Our wine list is ever-changing with specially selected, worldly varietals.

Pasta

choice of spaghetti or rigatoni add meatball

  • Butter

  • Tomato Sauce

  • Butter + Cheese

Pizza

  • Cheese

  • Pepperoni

  • Sausage

Hamburger

with fries

Available for children 12 and under.

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