Strings Italian Cafe Modesto – Italian
This neighborhood gem hums with the warmth of a classic Italian kitchen, where the inviting aroma of sautéed garlic and toasted bruschetta sets the stage for a convivial meal. Diners gather over overflowing platters of golden-crisp calamari and savory stuffed mushrooms, creating a tapestry of flavors that celebrates the joy of shared appetizers and casual, heartfelt dining.
Oakdale Road https://stringscafemodesto.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent dishes and satisfying portions, noting that the flavorful menu consistently delivers a memorable experience. Celebrated for its intimate setting, the venue is praised for its warm and knowledgeable service that makes every guest feel welcome. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff and cozy atmosphere as standout features that complement the high-quality food.
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer - $10.99: Garlic, lemon juice, butter, and white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Dip - $12.99: Artichoke, spinach, and pepperoni baked with cream and Italian cheese, served with Parmesan toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mussels - $10.99: Zesty seafood broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $10.99: Marinated mushrooms stuffed with Italian cheese and pesto, topped with marinara and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ravioli - $11.99: Breaded ravioli stuffed with Jack cheese, served with a spicy pink sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Zucchini - $11.99: Italian seasoned bread crumbs, served with ranch or marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Rings - $11.99: Served with cocktail sauce and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $13.99: Garlic toast, melted gorgonzola crumbles, fresh diced tomato, garlic, basil, and balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Meatballs - $10.99: Marinara or spicy pink sauce, served with garlic toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $11.99: Breaded mozzarella served with marinara and ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Minestrone Soup Cup - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Bisque Cup - $8.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Cafe Salad - $13.99: House-made creamy Italian dressing, sunflower seeds, raisins, onions, tomato, and croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $17.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Caesar Salad - $21.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fusilli Salad - $16.99: Chicken, tomatoes, and cucumber in creamy garlic cucumber dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup and Salad Combo - $16.99: Choice of minestrone or seafood bisque with house or Caesar salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Penne De La Casa - $19.99: Olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, red chili flakes, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Mediterranean - $21.99: Sausage and shrimp in spicy tomato basil sauce with a hint of curry over spaghetti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Stuffed Shells - $19.99: Jumbo shells stuffed with Italian cheeses, half marinara and half alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Ravioli - $19.99: Half Marinara and half Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Cheese Ravioli - $19.99: Served with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Ravioli - $20.99: Meat ravioli breaded with Italian crumbs, spicy tomato cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucine Milano - $20.49: Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, green onions, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, creamy Marsala wine sauce, gorgonzola Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Siena - $22.49: Shrimp and chicken sautéed in virgin olive oil, pesto, garlic, and red chili flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Pastry - $20.99: Meat lasagna baked inside an onion-garlic pastry shell, meat and Alfredo sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini Alla Panna - $19.99: Meat tortellini, cream, garlic, mushrooms, Italian cheeses, smoked ham, and Marsala wine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $19.99: Served with a side of fettuccine alfredo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat and Cheese Lasagna - $20.99: Baked with Italian cheese, served with fettuccine Alfredo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucine Alfredo - $16.99: Classic creamy alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Ravioli - $19.99: Hearty meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $16.99: Choice of meat sauce, marinara, or pomodoro Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Fisherman Stew - $28.99: White fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels in zesty cioppino sauce, garlic toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Nicolette - $25.99: Salmon fillet, baby dill cream sauce, capers, angel hair marinara, seasonal veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Pescatora - $25.99: Grilled salmon, seafood vodka sauce, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Balsamic - $25.99: Salmon fillet, Marsala wine, pesto, balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes, vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Shells - $23.99: Creamy alfredo, diced salmon, green peas, small pasta shells, baby dill, lemon juice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Alfredo - $23.99: Fettuccine with shrimp and scallops in creamy Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frutti di Mare - $23.99: Spaghetti in spicy red seafood sauce with mussels, shrimp, and scallops Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Main - $23.99: Shrimp in garlic, white wine, lemon, butter, spaghetti marinara, broccoli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Tossed Pasta - $23.99: Angel hair pasta, shrimp, broccoli, scampi sauce, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basa Al Forno - $23.99: Mild white fish, breaded and baked, garlic, white wine, lemon juice sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari & Shrimp - $24.99: Calamari steak breaded and sautéed with garlic, white wine, capers, and lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef, Chicken & Pork
- Braised Beef Short Ribs - $26.99: Boneless ribs, marinara and Marsala demi-glaze, onions, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Short Rib and Sausage - $26.99: Spicy Pomodoro sauce, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Balsamic - $23.99: Roasted pork medallions, rosemary, Marsala wine, pesto, balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gorgonzola - $23.99: Roasted pork medallions, creamy Gorgonzola peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peach & Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin - $23.99: Apple cider brined pork, spiced peach apricot glaze, mashed potatoes, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Florentine - $23.79: Chicken breast, creamy Marsala sauce, spinach, pepperoni, mashed potatoes, broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Picatta - $23.79: Chicken breast, white wine, lemon, capers, spaghetti marinara, broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $23.79: Breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, pasta alfredo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lombardy - $23.79: Pan seared chicken, artichoke hearts, onions, mushrooms, creamy marsala wine sauce, spaghetti, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $23.79: Creamy Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms, white onions, mashed potatoes, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas and Calzones
- Margherita Pizza - $18.99: Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomato, and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Combo Pizza - $20.49: Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $18.49: House-made pizza sauce, pepperoni, and Italian cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $18.99: Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, buffalo chicken, celery, and gorgonzola Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo Pizza - $18.99: Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, diced chicken, and parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $18.99: BBQ chicken, red onion, mushrooms, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Delight Pizza - $18.99: Garlic sauce, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomato, onion, broccoli, mozzarella & parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pepperoni Pizza - $18.99: Alfredo sauce and Italian cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lover's Calzone - $18.99: Sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, Italian cheese, peppers, and onions, served with marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milano Calzone - $18.99: Alfredo sauce, chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and Italian cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Chicken - $7.49 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Meatballs - $6.49 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Sausage - $6.49 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Shrimp - $8.49 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Scallops - $9.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salmon - $13.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fries - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Sauteed Veggies - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Side - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Italian Soda - $3.99: Various flavors
- Italian Mineral Water - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee and Hot Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- The Usual Iced Coffee - $5.99: Cream and whip Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Hot Chocolate - $3
- Soda and Ice Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Milk - $3.49
- Apple Juice - $3.49
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