Cucina Basilico – Italian
Sun-drenched flavors and the rustic charm of an Italian kitchen come alive at Cucina Basilico, where the air is scented with fresh herbs and the convivial hum of shared plates. Vibrant platters of jewel-toned beet salads and creamy burrata sit alongside crisp, colorful bruschettas and tender Roman artichokes, celebrating the simple elegance of Mediterranean ingredients. Whether savoring the spicy kick of calamari alla diavola or the comforting warmth of savory polpette, guests are transported to a lively Roman piazza where every bite feels like a celebration of tradition.
3755, Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA, 92123 +18588746436 https://www.cucinabasilico.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta Classica - $11.95: Homemade piadina bread topped with marinated tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta Colorata - $12.95: Homemade piadina bread, goat cheese, and marinated bell peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $15.95: Fresh creamy mozzarella cheese wrapped in Prosciutto S. Daniele Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari alla Diavola - $15.95: Calamari sauteed in spicy marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpette - $13.95: Meat balls in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $15.95: Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salame - $12.95: Traditional Cold cuts: rustic salame and pistachio mortadella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto - $14.95: 18 months aged imported Prosciutto Crudo Parma Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carciofi Romani - $14.95: Long stem Artichoke hearts with herbs in olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Insalata Di Barbabietola - $12.95: Salad blend, red beets, carrots, goat cheese, and chives in balsamic reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Di Spinaci - $12.95: Fresh spinach, sunflower seeds, dried apricots, sliced almonds, carrots, shaved Pecorino in lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Mediterranea - $12.95: Salad blend, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mediterranean olives in balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Basilico (Side Salad) - $7.95: Salad blend, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and pepita in lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa - $8.95: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Pasta
- Pesto Pasta - $17.95: Basil, walnuts, parmigiano & pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ragu alla Bolognese - $19.95: Family recipe meat sauce bolognese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara Pasta - $16.95: Family recipe tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arrabbiata - $17.95: Tomato sauce with garlic & chili flakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aglio e Olio - $16.95: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili, bread crumbles & parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta con Polpette - $21.95: Family recipe meat balls in marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pantera Rosa - $18.95: Marinara sauce, a touch of cream & pancetta (Italian bacon) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vodka Pasta - $19.95: Smoked salmon, cream & marinara, touch of vodka Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Alfredo - $18.95: Cream, roasted garlic cloves, coarse pepper & shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norcina - $18.95: Light cream sauce with mild Italian sausage and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaggio Pasta - $16.95: Light cream sauce with Italian blue cheese gorgonzola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $23.95: Layers of pasta, house Bolognese sauce, Parmigiano & besciamella sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pollo Parmigiana - $22.95: Chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Panna e Funghi - $22.95: Chicken breast in light cream sauce with Porcini mushrooms, served with sauteed carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Al Limone - $22.95: Grilled chicken breast topped with lemon dressing and capers, served over a small salad Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone alla Livornese - $26.95: 8oz. Salmon fillet sauteed in white wine with capers, olives and a touch of marinara sauce, served with vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini (Lunch Only)
- Vegetariano Panino - $12.95: Cremini mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, lettuce, pesto mayo on piadina bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Mortadella Panino - $11.95: Pistachio Mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, pesto mayo on piadina bread Available at: lunch
- Pollo Panino - $14.95: Grilled organic chicken breast, provolone cheese, crispy bacon, tomato & lettuce on piadina bread Available at: lunch
- Salame Panino - $12.95: Rustic salame with peppercorn, minced Italian pickled, provolone, lettuce & pesto mayo on piadina bread Available at: lunch
- Prosciutto Panino - $13.95: Dry cured prosciutto, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes & pesto mayo on piadina bread Available at: lunch
- Salsiccia Panino - $12.95: Italian mild sausage, Dijon, caramelized onion & minced Italian pickled on piadina bread Available at: lunch
- Mozzini Panino - $12.95: Mozzarella, spinach, caramelized onion, lettuce, & pesto mayo on piadina bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- PLT Panino - $12.95: Pancetta (Italian bacon), lettuce, tomatoes, frittatina & pesto mayo on piadina bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: lunch
Add-ons
- Add Chicken - $5: Simmons Farm chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Shrimp - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Mushrooms - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add 4 oz Salmon Fillet - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Gluten Free Pasta Upgrade - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Extra Side Pasta - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Catering
- Lunch Catering (Per Person) - $13.95: Includes salad, pasta, bread and all eating utensils. Minimum 12 people. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
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