Parma Cucina Italiana – Italian
Parma Cucina Italiana captures the rustic elegance of Northern Italy, where the enticing scent of savory sausage and creamy polenta mingles with the bright, citrusy notes of fresh salmon carpaccio. Guests gather around tables laden with artfully arranged boards of cured meats and velvety burrata, savoring a culinary journey that balances the earthy depth of traditional caponata with the delicate, tender textures of charred octopus. This inviting sanctuary celebrates the artistry of simple, high-quality ingredients, turning every meal into a soulful exploration of authentic Italian hospitality.
3850, 5th Avenue +16195430049 https://www.parmaitaliankitchen.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, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Parma Cucina Italiana
Dairy-Free at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small House Salad, Lemon Sorbet and Caponata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caponata, Fish of the Day and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small House Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinot Grigio and Chicken Caper and Lemon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Pinot Grigio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small House Salad, Lemon Sorbet and Caponata. 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 Parma Cucina Italiana
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Carpaccio | 101.5 g | 36.9 g |
| Penne with Salmon | 49.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Chicken Caper and Lemon | 22 g | 27.8 g |
| Prosecco | 2.2 g | 19 g |
| Burrata Fiore di Parma | 12.1 g | 17.6 g |
| Pinot Grigio | 10.7 g | 16.1 g |
| Small House Salad | 44.3 g | 15.5 g |
| Meatballs in Sauce | 10.1 g | 15.3 g |
| Burrata Caprese | 7.2 g | 13.6 g |
| Tagliatelle Scampi Diavola | 9.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Chicken Parma | 39.2 g | 11 g |
| Caponata | 75.5 g | 9.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day - $12.95: Ask your server for our soup of the day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $12.95: Mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing 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
- Caponata - $9.95: Three-color bell peppers, eggplant, and zucchini, pan cooked with finely chopped onion and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta with Sausage - $15.95: Corn-meal polenta served with sausage ragu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Fiore di Parma - $18.95: Burrata cheese, prosciutto di Parma, arugula with balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Caprese - $16.95: Burrata cheese, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Carpaccio - $19.95: Thin slices of Norwegian smoked salmon, with arugula and extra virgin olive oil and lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus Tagliata - $19.95: Thin slices of tender octopus, arugula, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cured Meats and Cheese Board - $26.95: Prosciutto di Parma, Salame and Mortadella with Italian Brie, Provolone and chunks of Parmigiano cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichokes - $15.95: Long stem marinated artichokes cooked in olive oil, garlic, white wine, with a touch of butter and mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Dishes
- Penne Arrabbiata - $20.95: Penne pasta with homemade spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Bolognese - $24.95: Egg noodle pasta with homemade meat ragu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne with Sausage - $22.95: Penne pasta with homemade pork ragu sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini Cream and Prosciutto - $25.95: Veal and pork tortellini with prosciutto in a cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fagottini - $27.95: Pasta filled with ricotta in truffle and porcini mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli in Pink Sauce - $25.95: Spinach and ricotta ravioli in a pink tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi 4 Cheese - $25.95: Potato dumplings in 4 cheese cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Pesto and Shrimp - $25.95: Linguine with Parma's basil pesto sauce and scampi shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Scampi Diavola - $25.95: Egg noodle pasta with tiger shrimps, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine in a spicy homemade tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne with Salmon - $23.95: Penne pasta with smoked salmon, Italian parsley, and cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $27.95: Traditional lasagna with béchamel and homemade meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams - $23.95: Linguine pasta with clams in white wine, garlic sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle with Braised Beef - $27.95: Pappardelle pasta in hearty braised beef, red wine sauce with porcini mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Meatballs in Sauce - $24.95: 5 Meatballs and tomato based pink sauce. Served with choice of pasta marinara, mashed potatoes or caponata Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parma - $27.95: Parmigiana style chicken breast with melted mozzarella, basil, garlic tomato sauce. Served with choice of pasta marinara, mashed potatoes or caponata Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef with Polenta - $31.95: Beef braised in hearty red wine sauce served with cornmeal polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish of the Day: Ask your server for our special fish of the day Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caper and Lemon - $25.95: Piccata style chicken breast cooked in lemon, caper sauce. Served with choice of pasta marinara, mashed potatoes or caponata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Dishes
- Small House Salad - $7.95: Mixed greens, carrots and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $8.95: Creamy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Meatballs - $14.95: 3 homemade meatballs in a tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Kids Pasta Tomato - $10: Homemade tomato sauce with choice of penne or linguine 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
- Kids Pasta Ragu - $12: Homemade meat ragu with choice of penne or linguine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Pasta with Butter - $10: Butter sauce with choice of penne or linguine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sicilian Cannoli - $11.95: Crispy shell filled with creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, garnished with candied fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Profiteroles - $11.95: Mascarpone cream filled puffs covered in Nutella and chocolate cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Grandmother's Cake - $9.95: Shortcrust pastry cake filled with Italian creamy lemon custard topped with pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $11.95: Creamy mascarpone cheese, Italian soft cookies dipped in espresso coffee and sprinkled with cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Sorbet - $8.95: Fresh and light Italian lemon sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Truffle Gelato - $9.95: A blend of homemade chocolate and hazelnut gelato with chocolate heart Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Gelato - $7.95: Homemade authentic vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Prosecco - $12: Riva dei Frati DOC, Valdobbiadene Veneto
- Pinot Grigio - $10: Ganzo, Umbria Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chianti della Casa - $9.5: Toscana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Beer - $6: Selection of beers
- Porto Wine - $7.95: Port sweet wine fortified with wine spirits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Parma Cucina Italiana
- Is Parma Cucina Italiana dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Parma Cucina Italiana has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small House Salad, Lemon Sorbet and Caponata.
- What can I eat at Parma Cucina Italiana on a dairy-free diet?
- Small House Salad, Lemon Sorbet and Caponata 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 Parma Cucina Italiana have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Small House Salad and Lemon Sorbet.
- Is Parma Cucina Italiana gluten-free?
- 4 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 Parma Cucina Italiana?
- Salmon Carpaccio, at roughly 36.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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