San Diego Little Italy
Hours & Location
1655 India Street,
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 237-9606
Carryout & Patio Dining
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
Menus
Dine-in & Curbside Pickup Menu
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Focaccia di Recco
Ligurian flatbread + soft cow’s cheese + honeycomb
vegetarian
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Bruschette
Tuscan toast + chef’s seasonal inspiration
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Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs
Tuscan toast + pomodoro + parmesan
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TRUFFLE EGG TOAST
egg + fontina + asparagus
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Calamari
fried calamari + pickled pepper + cured tomatoes + lemon caper aioli
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CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chilis + pecorino + egg
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ROASTED BEET
walnut butter + créme fraîche + candied walnuts
gluten free, vegetarian
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Polenta & Ragu
mascarpone polenta + ragu of the day
gluten free
Insalata
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Arugula
arugula + white balsamic + roasted grapes + lemon zest + Marcona almonds + shaved Grana Padano
gluten free, vegetarian
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Caesar
romaine heart + Caesar dressing + white anchovy + croutons + pecorino
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Escarole
gala apple + pecorino pepato + celery + hazelnuts
gluten free, vegetarian
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CORN
corn + cremini mushrooms + rosemary oil + arugula + walnuts + sherry vinaigrette
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Burrata
roasted Campari tomato + basil pesto + Tuscan toast
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ANTIPASTO
baby iceberg + salumi + pepperoncini + provolone + olives + red wine vinaigrette
gluten free
Paste
Pasta Enhancements: add fennel sausage / add meatball / add chicken / gluten-free pasta available-
Cacio e Pepe
spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper
vegetarian
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Paccheri E Salsiccia
giant rigatoni + pork sausage + roasted sweet red onions + oven-roasted tomatoes + Parmigiano Reggiano
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Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
handmade little ear pasta + rapini + escarole + fennel sausage + lemon + chilis + pecorino
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Spaghetti Pomodoro
spaghetti + pomodorini tomato + basil + aged parmesan
vegetarian
Pizza
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D.O.C.
tomato + fresh mozzarella + basil
vegetarian
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PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA
prosciutto di Parma + fresh mozzarella + fontina + arugula
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Carne
speck + Calabrese + pork sausage + tomato + fresh mozzarella + parmesan
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SALSICCIA
san marzano tomato sauce + fresh mozzarella + pecorino + italian sausage + oregano
Carni
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Pollo Limoncello
grilled chicken breast + spinach + cherry tomatoes + cauliflower + shallots + limoncello vinaigrette
gluten free
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FETTINE DI MANZO
grilled flat iron steak + fingerling potatoes + oyster mushrooms + salsa verde + saba
gluten free
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Davanti Burger
bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries
Pesci
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SALMONE ALLA FRESCA
grilled salmon + tomatoes + avocado + red onions + olive oil + saba + lemon + grilled asparagus
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POLPO CON RAFANO
seared octopus + warm fingerling potato salad + celery root + Marcona almonds + finocchiona + horseradish aioli
gluten free
Dolce
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Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum + mascarpone cheese + cocoa + chocolate sauce
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Goat Cheesecake
salted caramel + candied Marcona almonds
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Cannoli
chocolate filling with toffee + vanilla filling with chocolate chips
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Assorted Gelato
Pizza Kits
All the ingredients to make-your-own Davanti Pizzas at home!
$28 for two pizzas (includes toppings)
$12 for each additional pizza
Need a step-by-step tutorial? View Chef Jaysen's Cooking Demo Video.
Download PDFPizza D.O.C.
Make our classic D.O.C. in your kitchen.-
Pizza Dough (8 oz.)
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Mozzarella (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Basil Leaves
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 oz)
Pizza Salsiccia
Make your own sausage pizza.-
Pizza Dough (8 oz)
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Mozzarella (3.5 oz)
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Crumbled Italian Sausage (4 oz)
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Grated Pecorino Cheese (2 oz)
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Fresh Oregano Leaves
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 oz)
Pizza-Making Instructions
- Preheat oven to 550°f (if using a pizza stone, preheat the oven with the stone inside)
- On a floured surface, stretch dough by hand - with a rolling pin, or a bottle of wine
- If using a pizza stone, slide the dough on top of a cardboard pizza round dusted with flour // If using a sheet pan, slide the pizza on top of an upside down pan dusted lightly with flour
- Top pizza with the instructed toppings in order from top to bottom
- If using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone and bake for 14 - 15 minutes // If baking on an upside down sheet pan, place the sheet pan with the pizza into the oven and bake for 16 - 17 minutes
- Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes before cutting
Family Packs
Available for curbside pickup and delivery only.
Family Packs $79
serves 4-6 guests-
Insalate or Brame
select one from Insalate e Brame
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Paste
select one from paste
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Carni or Pesce
select one from Carni or Pesce
Polpo al Rafano not available for family packs
Davanti Burger not available for family packs
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Dessert
includes Tiramisu for dessert
Happy Hour
Everyday, 3 pm - 6 pm. Dine-in only.
Happy Hour Bites
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Bruschetta
chef’s creation
$5
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Roman Artichokes
Calabrian chili aioli
$5
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Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs
two house-made meatballs + pecorino + ciabatta + San Marzano tomatoes
$6
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Pizza of The Day
chef’s creation
$8
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Cacio E Pepe
spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper
$8
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Davanti Burger
bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries
$11
Happy Hour Drinks
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Davanti Spritz
$6
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House Wine
Select red or white wines
$5
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Well Cocktails
$6
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Vodka / Gin Martini
$7
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Draft Beers
$5
Kid's Menu
Served with your choice of soft drink, milk, or juice. Available for children 12 and under.
Pasta
choice of spaghetti or rigatoni / add meatball-
Butter
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Tomato Sauce
Pizza
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Cheese
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Cheese & Sausage