Cardellino Menu
Welcome to Cardellino, where culinary excellence meets inviting ambiance along Goldfinch Street in San Diego. This exquisite eatery specializes in Italian cuisine, offering a remarkable dinner menu that showcases a range of delectable dishes. Highlights include the Herb Roasted Chicken with a rich Marsala glaze and the dramatic 38oz Bistecca Fiorentina, a carnivore’s delight bursting with flavor.
Diner favorites extend to the Tiramisu Cheesecake and the Fritto Misto, featuring a crispy medley of seafood that elicits rave reviews. Patrons often rave about the cozy yet chic atmosphere and attentive service that elevate the dining experience. Repeat visitors like Grant Ramsey laud the consistency and quality, especially praising the juicy ribeye and sensational spicy rigatoni.
Whether you seek a romantic dinner or a vibrant night out, Cardellino promises a memorable experience that encourages repeat visits.
Dinner Menu - Antipasti
Sourdough Boule
house cultured butter, crispy garlic oil, sea salt.
Meatballs
red sauce, ricotta, evoo.
Salumi Plate
selections of italian meats, basil, olives.
Chop Salad
provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian.
Beef & Salumi Arancini
taleggio cheese, arrabbiata sauce, lardo.
Lamb Lollipops
salsa verde, lemon.
Burrata Salad
poached pear, persimmon, arugula, spiced pecan, agro dolce.
Fritto Misto
calamari, shrimp, fennel, cauliflower, marinara, tartar sauce.
Radiatori Bolognese
beef & pork, grana padano.
Spicy Rigatoni
calabrian chili, vodka sauce.
Bucatini Amatriciana
guanciale, pecorino, charred onion, basil.
Fennel Pork Ravioli
Sunday Supper Spaghetti
braised short rib, tomato, creme fraiche, chives.
Tagliatelle Carbonara
honeynut squash, pancetta, pepitas, cured egg yolk.
Dinner Menu - Pastas
Dinner Menu - Entrees
8oz Filet Mignon
38oz Bistecca Fiorentina
Two muscles - the filet and the NY strip, come together to create our signature steak that’s big on flavor.
14oz Ribeye
From the center of the ribs, the natural marbling and juicy fat cap gives this steak a tender texture and beefy flavor.
Herb Roasted Chicken
Marsala glaze, winter squash, fennel, crimini, pearl onion.
Grilled Swordfish
Puttanesca, Confit Cherry tomatoes, Crispy Capers, Grilled lemon.
12oz New York Strip
the ultimate crowd-pleaser, this cut boasts a beefy flavor, rich marbling, and a superior texture.
Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes
Grana padano, soft herbs.
Orecchiette Con Tomate
Whipped ricotta, basil oil.
Hearth Roasted Cauliflower
Castelvetrano mascarpone, anchovy vinaigrette, olive tapenade, spicy gremolata.
Roasted Carrots
Tahina, pickled fennel, spiced almonds, pimento vinaigrette.
Side Toast Points
Side Prosciutto
Dinner Menu - Sides
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Tiramisu Cheesecake
Lady fingers, espresso sorbet.
Carrot Cake
Buttered pecans, caramel.