cardellino – Italian
Cardellino welcomes guests into a lively, sun-dappled space where the comforting aroma of warm sourdough and slow-simmered bolognese sets the stage for a soulful meal. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between rustic tradition and modern refinement, offering a vibrant parade of flavors that range from delicate ahi tuna tartare and silky burrata to charred lamb lollipops. Every plate, from the golden crunch of fritto misto to the hearty ridges of radiatori, reflects a commitment to craftsmanship that makes each visit feel like a celebratory escape.
4033, goldfinch st https://www.cardellinosd.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at cardellino
Dairy-Free at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Lollipops, 12oz NY Strip Steak and 22oz Bone-In New York Strip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Lollipops, 12oz NY Strip Steak and 22oz Bone-In New York Strip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Carrot Cake and Oven Roasted Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 12oz NY Strip Steak, Eggplant Parm Lasagna and Ahi Tuna Tartare. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including 12oz NY Strip Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Lollipops, 12oz NY Strip Steak and Burrata & Prosciutto Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including 12oz NY Strip Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at cardellino
cardellino in San Diego has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burgundy Black Truffle, Roasted Carrots and Terra Sol. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at cardellino
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hour | 0 g | 78.4 g |
| Chop Salad | 54.7 g | 44.3 g |
| Mama Mia | 70.3 g | 39.6 g |
| Fritto Misto | 79 g | 37.9 g |
| Radiatori Bolognese | 0 g | 37.1 g |
| Prosciutto Crostini | 7.7 g | 35.9 g |
| Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes | 33.1 g | 29.3 g |
| Sunday Supper Spaghetti | 1.9 g | 25.1 g |
| Filet Mignon Carpaccio | 11.5 g | 20.1 g |
| Lamb Lollipops | 11.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Ahi Tuna Tartare | 30 g | 19.2 g |
| Wild Mushrooms & Polenta | 11.6 g | 18.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Sourdough Boule - $13: house cultured butter, crispy garlic oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $19: red sauce, ricotta, evoo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Prosciutto Salad - $22: fig, poached cranberry, arugula, ginger pepitas, shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $24: calamari, shrimp, fennel, cauliflower, marinara, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Crostini - $24: grilled sourdough, fig, tomino cheese, san daniele prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tartare - $21: heirloom tomatoes, pickled pearl onion, fennel aioli, calabrian & olive tapenade, sourdough bread crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon Carpaccio - $25: crispy shallots, chili aioli, arugula, pickled mushrooms, croutons, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollipops - $10: salsa verde, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chop Salad - $21: provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Radiatori Bolognese - $31: beef & pork, grana padano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - $39: pecorino romano, grana padano, winter black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Triangoli - $44: charred corn, fava beans, cherry tomato compote Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parm Lasagna - $32: mozzarella, ricotta, marinara, arugula pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Mafalde - $32: snap peas, spinach, crispy artichokes, pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Vongole - $29: littleneck clams, crispy garlic, preserved meyer lemon butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday Supper Spaghetti - $32: braised short rib, tomato, crème fraîche, chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Rigatoni - $29: calabrian chili, vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Secondi
- 8oz Filet Mignon - $62: buttery soft, tender filet from the tenderloin Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Alaskan Halibut - $44: stewed eggplant, squash, meyer lemon, celeriac chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12oz NY Strip Steak - $51: beefy flavor, rich marbling, superior texture Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14oz Dry-Aged Pork Chop Saltimbocca - $56: prosciutto, lemon, sage, fennel Available at: dinner, lunch
- 38oz Bistecca Fiorentina - $125: filet and NY strip signature steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14oz Prime Ribeye - $66: tenderness, marbling, and robust flavor Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- 22oz Bone-In New York Strip - $67: cut from the short loin, bone-in for juiciness Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Chophouse Experience - $375: impromptu four-course meal chosen by Chef Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Contorni
- Wild Mushrooms & Polenta - $19: crimini, maitake, beech, mascarpone polenta, burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Carrots - $14: tahina, pickled fennel, spiced almonds, pimento vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven Roasted Asparagus - $15: sunny side egg, pecorino, cracked pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes - $14: grana padano, soft herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette Con Tomate - $12: whipped ricotta, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burgundy Black Truffle - $25: 4 grams of fresh truffle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Dessert
- White Chocolate Panna Cotta - $16: apricot sorbet, cannoli crisp, pistachio Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chai Spice Affogato - $13: espresso, cardamom ice cream, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vanilla Soft Serve - $13: pumpkin spice glaze, marshmallow whip, pepita biscotti Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Crostata - $16: bay leaf ice cream, plum anglaise, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisù Cheesecake - $16: lady fingers, espresso sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $17: buttered pecans, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Daily Scoop - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Mama Mia - $16: vodka, orange, aperol, raspberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Cantalupo - $17: gin, lime, cantaloupe, mint, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golden Hour - $18: reposado tequila, lemon, ginger, ancho reyes, turmeric, crp
- Terra Sol - $18: mezcal, beet, lime, mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Mela Spice - $16: dark rum, lime, apple spice, amaro averna Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oro Rosa - $17: bourbon, lemon, amaro, blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Roman Forum - $18: bourbon, rosemary gomme, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Pera Forte - $18: rye, amaro abano, sweet vermouth, pear, cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Aperol Spritz - $16: aperol, prosecco, soda
- Espresso Martini - $18: vodka, espresso, demerara
Frequently Asked Questions about cardellino
- Is cardellino dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. cardellino has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Lollipops, 12oz NY Strip Steak and 22oz Bone-In New York Strip.
- What can I eat at cardellino on a dairy-free diet?
- Lamb Lollipops, 12oz NY Strip Steak and 22oz Bone-In New York Strip carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does cardellino have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Burgundy Black Truffle and Roasted Carrots.
- Is cardellino gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at cardellino?
- Golden Hour, at roughly 78.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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