1691 Melrose Dr, San Marcos· (760) 798-4000
Speak ItalianBuongiorno (bwon-JOR-no) means “good morning” — Italians use it until early afternoon.Speak ItalianBuon appetito! — “Enjoy your meal!” It's said before eating.Speak ItalianGrazie mille means “thanks a lot” — literally, “a thousand thanks.”Speak ItalianIl conto, per favore — “The check, please.” In Italy, the check usually comes only when you ask.Speak ItalianSalute! means “Cheers!” — and it's also what Italians say after a sneeze.Speak ItalianChe buono! — “How delicious!” The perfect thing to say about a panino.Speak ItalianOrder un caffè in Italy and you'll get an espresso.Speak ItalianAl dente means “to the tooth” — pasta cooked with a slight, pleasant bite.Discover ItalyItaly has 20 regions, and each has its own culinary traditions.Discover ItalyItaly was unified as a single kingdom in 1861.Discover ItalySicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.Discover ItalyItaly is home to one of the largest numbers of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.Taste of ItalyTrue Parmigiano Reggiano is aged for at least 12 months.Taste of ItalyProsciutto di Parma is made from just two ingredients: pork and sea salt.Taste of ItalyMortadella comes from Bologna. The pistachio-studded version is a classic.Taste of ItalyCapicola (also called coppa) is cured from the pork neck and shoulder.Taste of ItalyPancetta is cured pork belly, often called “Italian bacon.”Taste of ItalyTiramisù translates to “pick me up.”Taste of ItalyCannoli come from Sicily. The name means “little tubes.”Taste of ItalyCiabatta means “slipper”. The bread was created in 1982 in the Veneto region.Taste of ItalyFresh mozzarella is a pasta filata cheese: its curd is stretched and shaped by hand.Taste of ItalyTraditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is aged for at least 12 years.Taste of ItalyPesto alla Genovese comes from Liguria: basil, pine nuts, garlic, hard cheese and olive oil.Taste of ItalyThe red, white and green of an insalata Caprese echo the Italian flag.Olive BranchPlanning an event? Build your catering order online, and we'll confirm the details.Olive BranchOur cannoli are made from our grandmother's recipe.

Catering & Platters

Boards

Charcuterie Boards

Small Charcuterie Board

Small Charcuterie Board

Feeds 3–5 people

$89.95

  • Sliced ciabatta
  • Choice of two meats
  • Choice of two cheeses
  • Assorted olives
  • Assorted nuts
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Large Charcuterie Board

Large Charcuterie Board

Feeds 8–12 people

$149.95

  • Sliced ciabatta
  • Choice of three meats
  • Choice of three cheeses
  • Assorted olives
  • Assorted nuts
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Boxes

Sandwich Boxes

Small Sandwich Boxes

Small Sandwich Boxes

24 pieces · Feeds 8–12 people · Presented on a serving tray

$89.95

Mini slider rolls, with your choice of:

  • Any three meats
  • Any three cheeses
  • Greens, tomatoes, and red onions
  • Side of sauces and spreads

Utensils, plates, and condiments included.

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Large Sandwich Boxes

Large Sandwich Boxes

48 pieces · Feeds 16–22 people · Presented on a serving tray

$169.95

Mini slider rolls, with your choice of:

  • Any three meats
  • Any three cheeses
  • Greens, tomatoes, and red onions
  • Side of sauces and spreads

Utensils, plates, and condiments included.

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Office

Corporate Luncheons

Corporate Luncheons

Corporate Luncheons

Minimum order of 10 people required

$18.95 per person

Mini slider rolls, with your choice of:

  • Oven-roasted turkey, Italian ham, salami, or pistachio mortadella
  • Choice of pasta side or side salad, plus a bag of kettle chips
  • Bottle of water

Utensils, plates, and condiments included.

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Sides

Pasta Trays

Rotini Antipasta

Rotini Antipasta

Al dente rotini with cucumber, onion, cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, light Italian dressing. Topped with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Half Tray$44.95
Pollo Di' Caesar

Pollo Di' Caesar

Bowtie pasta, chopped romaine, chicken, lemon, creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Half Tray$44.95
Extras

Add-Ons

Bottled Water

12oz pure mountain spring water, naturally filtered with minerals.

$1.45 ea

San Pellegrino

11.5oz premium sparkling mineral water, sourced from the Italian Alps.

$2.95 ea

Mini Cannoli

Crispy pastry shells with sweet chocolate chip ricotta cream, from our grandmother's recipe.

$2.95 ea

Chocolate Chip Cookie

House-made chocolate chip cookie.

$3.95 ea

La' Tiramisu

Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. Family recipe.

$7.95 ea

Hungry Now?

Order Online for Pickup

Sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts — ready when you are.

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Ready to Plan Your Event?

Let us cater your gathering

Tell us the date, headcount, and what you'd like — we'll take care of the rest.

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