Firenze Trattoria
162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road Encinitas, CA 92024 • 760-944-9000

Cuisine
Italian

Neighborhood
Encinitas

Cross Street
Manchester

Ambiance
Up-Scale Casual

Dress Code
Business Casual

Features
Private Rooms Available
Bar Dining
Full Bar
Outside Garden / Patio
Personal Wines Welcome (Corkage Fee)
Takeout Available

Reservations
Suggested

Parking
Private Lot

Payment Methods
AMEX
Dinners Club
Discover
Mastercard
Visa

Private Rooms
Parties up to 40

Hours
Monday-Saturday
11:30am-10:00pm

Sunday
4:30pm-9:00pm

SAMPLE DINNER MENU
Menu is subject to change

Antipasti

Bruschetta:
grilled ciabatta bread brushed with pesto and topped with diced roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil $7.95

Mozzarella Caprese:
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. $12.95

Polenta Fungie Gorgonzola:
soft polenta sautéed with wild mushrooms and gorgonzola $8.95

Melanzane Napolitano:
melange of eggplant, sun dried tomato, sweet onion and capers topped with goat cheese. $9.95

Calamari Fritti :
fresh squid lightly fried and served with piquant marinara sauce $16.95

Carpaccio Di Manzo:
thin sliced filet of beef, arugula, capers & parmesan cheese $16.95

Calamari Venezie:
fresh, hand-cut calamari sautéed with capers, red onions, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and diced tomatoes $17.95

Antipasti Misto:
grilled eggplant, stuffed zucchini, stuffed mushroom, fresh tomato, kalamata olives, roasted bell pepper, fresh mozzarella, coppa salami and prosciutto $17.95

Grigliata di Mare:
shrimp, scallops, clams and fresh fish of the day brushed with olive oil and herbs grilled to perfection $20.95

Zuppa e Insalate

Zuppa di Verdura:
fresh homestyle pureéd vegetable soup $6.95

Pasta e Fagioli:
traditional Italian soup with white canellini beans, carrots, onion and pasta $6.95

Zuppa del Giorno:
ask your server for today's selection $6.95

Shrimp Bisque:
a classic - onion, garlic, shrimp, cream, cayenne pepper, brandy, a touch of tomato sauce $8.95

Insalata Firenze:
romaine, Bermuda onion, mushrooms, tomato with vinaigrette $7.95

Insalata Caesar:
fresh Romaine tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing, homemade garlic and parmesan croutons, and shaved parmesan $8.95

Spinachi al Cesare:
baby spinach with onion, tomato and our own Caesar dressing $11.95

Insalata Arugula e Mele:
arugula, fresh tomato, mushrooms, anchovies, apple slices and shaved parmesan with our balsamic vanaigrette $10.95

Chopped Caesar:
chopped romaine, roma tomatoes & Bermuda onion in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with grated parmesan $10.95

Insalata Bella Vista:
hearts of palm, avocado, fresh diced tomatoes, mixed baby greens tossed with Balsamic vinaigrette $13.95

Insalata dell Orto:
spring mix and arugula with pine nuts, fresh tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, sliced apples, mushrooms and our homemade garlic and parmesan cheese croutons tossed in a cranberry vinaigrette $13.95

Chopped Caesar e Pollo:
chicken, chopped romaine, roma tomatoes & Bermuda onion in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with grated parmesan $17.95

Caesar e Pollo:
entree size Caesar salad topped with marinated grilled chicken $17.95

Caesar e Salmone: entree size Caesar salad with lightly grilled fresh salmon $19.95

Insalata Gamberi:
grilled marinated shrimp, grilled eggplant, zucchini, tomato, goat cheese, bell pepper, pine nuts and mixed baby greens $19.95

Pesce

Linguini alla Vongole:
baby clams, garlic, shallots, olive oil, white wine and basil with your choice of red or white sauces $18.95

Calamari Marinara: sautéed with garlic, basil, white wine, and fresh tomato sauce over linguini $22.95

Matrimonio di Mare:
shrimp, scallops and mushrooms sauteed in a brandy cream sauce with garlic and onion served over risotto topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese and baked $23.95

Salmone alla Griglia:
fresh salmon filet grilled and served with pasta and fresh vegetables $25.95

Scampi alla Fresca:
jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, shallots, basil and fresh tomato sauce over linguini. Also available prepared in white wine sauce $24.95

Salmone di Firenze:
smoked salmon sautéed with shallots, brandy, sun dried tomatoes and asparagus in a light cream sauce over fettucine $23.95

Brodetto di Mare:
mussels, baby clams, scallops and calamari sautéed with garlic, shallots, olive oil, and fresh basil served over spaghetti $27.95

Cioppino:
shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, calamari and pesce del giorno sautéed with garlic, onions, basil, white wine and fresh tomato sauce over linguini or risotto $37.95

Pesce del Giorno:
Chef Italo selects the freshest fish available. Ask your server about today’s selection A.Q.

Pasta e Risotti

Capellini al Pomodoro:
angel hair pasta with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and fresh basil $14.95

Capellini alla Caprese:
angel hair pasta sauteed with fresh roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh mozzarella, garlic and fresh basil $16.95

Ravioli di Formaggio: herbed ricotta filled pasta pillows with tomato basil garlic sauce $14.95

Rigatoni alla Vodka e Fungi:
our most popular pasta, rigatoni tossed with wild mushrooms, peas, and shallots in a fresh tomato sauce with vodka and a touch of cream $17.95

Spaghetti Bolognese:
traditional spaghetti with a savory beef and sausage Bolognese sauce $18.95

Pennete di Focco:
penne pasta with broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, pignoli, garlic, olive oil and chili flakes $17.95
Add grilled chicken $21.95

Gnocchi alla Firenze:
potato dumplings sautéed with pine nuts and garlic in a basil pesto and gorgonzola cream sauce $17.95

Risotto tri Fungi:
slow cooked risotto sautéed with porcini, shiitake & wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese and herbs. Garnished with diced roma tomatoes and arugula $17.95

Ravioli di Portobello:
pasta pillows stuffed with diced portobello mushrooms and ricotta cheese. Sauteed with diced tomatoes and a gorgonzola cream sauce $17.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli:
with a sage and butter sauce over a bed of sautéed spinach $17.95

Lasagna Firenze:
layered with ricotta cheese, veal, beef, chicken, fresh tomato, mushroom, parmesan and placed upon our marinara sauce & topped with creamy bechamel sauce $22.95

Cannelloni Florentina:
fresh pasta rolled and filled with veal, chicken, spinach and ricotta, baked, and topped with creamy bechamel sauce and Bolognese $19.95

Carbonara:
egg fettucine tossed with prosciutto, shallots, peas, fresh cream, parmesan $17.95

Pasta Rustica:
linguini tossed with prosciutto, spinach, garlic, gorgonzola, pine nuts and basil $18.95

Rigatoni del Sole:
with grilled smoked chicken, peas, and mushrooms in a light cream sauce $21.95

Rigatoni al Forno:
with fresh tomato sauce and homemade Italian sausage, topped with
mozzarella and parmesan, then baked $20.95

Spaghetti Polpette:
handmade meatballs baked and served with our homemade marinara over spaghetti $19.95

Risotto Fantastico:
sliced filet mignon and shrimp sauteed in aged balsamic sauce with shallots and pancetta, then served over risotto $27.95

Maine Lobster Ravioli:
large ravioli filled with fresh Maine Lobster and herbs topped with a brandy tomato cream sauce $24.95

Melanzane

Rollatini:
thin sliced eggplant rolled and filled with ricotta, pine nuts, fresh Italian herbs, and bread crumbs topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella $19.95

Salsiccie con Peperonata:
grilled homemade Italian sausage with bell peppers, red onions, and fresh tomato sauce $19.95

Melanzane Parmigiana:
slices of fresh eggplant lightly breaded and baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, topped with tomato sauce $18.95

Pollo alla Parmigiana:
chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed in olive oil, then finished in a fresh tomato sauce, and topped with mozzarella $22.95

Pollo Scarpariello:
chicken and Italian sausage sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and fresh lemon juice $22.95

Pollo Piccata:
chicken breast sautéed with white wine, lemon butter, and capers $22.95

Pollo Cacciatore:
chicken sautéed with bell peppers, marinara, red onion, and garlic $22.95

Pollo e Gamberi Rosemarino:
chicken and shrimp sautéed with white wine, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh rosemary $24.95

Vitello Piccata:
veal scaloppini with white wine, lemon butter, and capers $27.95

Vitello Marsala:
veal scaloppini with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala sauce $27.95

Vitello alla Parmigiana:
veal lightly breaded and sautéed then topped with mozzarella and light marinara, and baked $27.95

Filet Mignon al Casino:
with brandy red wine mustard sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes $30.95