Di Leone's Italian Restaurant – Italian
This quintessential neighborhood gem wraps diners in the comforting embrace of a classic Italian kitchen, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of rich meat sauces and slow-simmered marinara. Guests feast on hearty portions of bubbling lasagna and tender, hand-filled ravioli, or opt for the satisfying crunch of a signature torpedo sandwich, all served with a warmth that makes every meal feel like a cherished Sunday family tradition.
1480, Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019 +16195790049 https://dileones.net/menu0Cuisine: 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, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro, Side Order of Meat Balls (2) and Fried Zucchini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro, Side Order of Meat Balls (2) and Fried Zucchini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro, Mozzarella Sticks and Fettuccine Pesto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veal Marsala, Coconut Shrimp and Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Mushrooms, Veal Marsala and Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Mushrooms, Veal Marsala and Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spinach Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant in El Cajon has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Zucchini, House Salad and Linguine Carrettiera. 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 Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Small Antipasto Salad | 78.2 g | 102.1 g |
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Linguine Seafood | 32.6 g | 52.1 g |
| Meatball Sandwich | 17 g | 47.9 g |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich | 31.6 g | 46.3 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Mozzarella Caprese | 36.2 g | 30.3 g |
| Side Order of Meat Balls (2) | 54.3 g | 29.4 g |
| Calamari Fillet with Spaghetti | 29.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Fettuccine Pesto | 23.1 g | 26.4 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
11 AM - 3 PM
- Torpedo - $14.95: ham, cotto salami, genoa salami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Ravioli - $15.95: Meat or cheese with garlic bread. Baked upon request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Ravioli - $15.95: Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna with Marinara - $15.95: Served with garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna with Meat Sauce - $15.95: Served with garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $15.95: With marinara or meat sauce. Baked upon request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini - $15.95: With marinara or meat sauce. Baked upon request Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni - $15.95: With marinara or meat sauce. Baked upon request Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne - $15.95: With marinara or meat sauce. Baked upon request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair - $15.95: With marinara or meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana with Marinara - $15.95: Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10" Pizza with One Topping - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Calzone - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Calzone - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manicotti with Marinara Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini Meat - $15.5: Marinara or meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini Cheese - $15.5: Marinara or meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fillet with Spaghetti - $18.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo Appetizer - $22.95: Shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer - $22.95: Shrimp sautéed in fresh garlic, marsala wine, herbs and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $20.95: Golden fried calamari served with a marinara sauce dip Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fra Diavolo - $20.95: Calamari sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Bordelaise - $20.95: Steamed clams with white wine and chopped garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $16.95: Fresh mushrooms sautéed in butter topped with spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $15.95: Toasted garlic bread topped with diced tomatoes, basil and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Caprese - $15.95: Slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes coated with olive oil and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Zucchini - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Bread - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- Gnocchi - $25.95: Potato dumplings served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manicotti - $25.95: Crepe stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese baked in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Tortellini - $25.95: Pasta stuffed with meat or cheese served with marinara or rose sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $25.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Primavera - $26.95: Broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in a creamy white sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Pesto - $26.95: Basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine DiLeone's - $32.95: Shrimp, scallops, mushrooms & garlic in a marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Carrettiera - $27.95: Fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and fresh basil marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $25.95: Baked in marinara sauce topped with melted cheese, served with spaghetti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Bordelaise - $29.95: Steamed clams in a white wine and chopped garlic sauce over linguine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Seafood - $33.95: Shrimp, calamari, salmon, sea bass, clams & mussels in a rose sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Carne - Meat
- Sausage & Peppers - $27.95: Sausage links in a marinara sauce topped with peppers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - $29.95: Breaded pork chops with sautéed mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Pizzaiola with Eggplant - $42.95: Sautéed veal in a light red wine marinara sauce topped with capers, olives and a pinch of oregano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Cutlet Parmigiana - $42.95: Breaded and fried veal cutlet baked in a marinara sauce topped with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Scaloppini - $42.95: Sautéed veal in a lemon and white wine sauce topped with mushrooms Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Cacciatore - $42.95: Veal sautéed in a light red wine marinara sauce with mushrooms, onions & peppers Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $42.95: Veal sautéed in marsala wine with mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Pollo - Chicken
- Chicken Parmigiana - $26.95: Tender chicken breast breaded and baked in a marinara sauce topped with melted cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $29.95: Boneless chicken breast sautéed in an egg batter with lemon & white wine sauce topped with mushrooms & capers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $29.95: Boneless chicken breast sautéed in a white wine and marsala sauce topped with mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pesce - Fish
- Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro - $32.95: Fresh sea bass covered in fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Dinner - $32.95: Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon. Served with a side of sautéed mushrooms Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Baked Salmon - $30.95: Fresh salmon baked with butter and olive oil. Served with sautéed mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Insalate - Salad
- House Salad - $9.95: Mixed greens, tomato, olive & pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.95: Fresh romaine, croutons & Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Antipasto Salad - $14.95: Mixed greens, salami, ham, capicola, provolone, olive, tomato, gardiniera & pepperoncini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $14.95: With mushrooms, bacon bits & raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Large DiLeone Special - $30: Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers & black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Margherita - $30: Olive oil, basil, garlic & fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Pesto Delight - $30: Pesto sauce, pepperoni, chicken, artichokes & sun-dried tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large BBQ Chicken - $30: Barbecue sauce, chicken and red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Meat Combo - $30: Pepperoni, sausage, meatball & Canadian bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich - $15.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torpedo Sandwich - $15.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Spumoni - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- New York Cheesecake - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cannoli - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tiramisu - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- San Pelegrino - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pepsi - $3.95
- Iced Tea - $3.95
- 4 for $20 Wine Special - $20 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Sides
- Side Order of Meat Balls (2) - $7.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Order of Sausage (2) - $7.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Veggies - $5 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, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
- Is Di Leone's Italian Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Di Leone's Italian Restaurant has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro, Side Order of Meat Balls (2) and Fried Zucchini.
- What can I eat at Di Leone's Italian Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Baked Sea Bass Pomodoro, Side Order of Meat Balls (2) and Fried Zucchini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Di Leone's Italian Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Zucchini and House Salad.
- Is Di Leone's Italian Restaurant gluten-free?
- 12 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 Di Leone's Italian Restaurant?
- Small Antipasto Salad, at roughly 102.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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