Menu
Introducing the menu at Ciao Ristorante Italiano – a charming Italian eatery in Vista, CA, offering a range of appetizers, salads, and pasta dishes. Start your meal with Bruschetta Pomodoro or Mozzarella Caprese. For salads, try the House Green Salad or Antipasto Salad. Pasta options include Classic Pasta, Cappellini D'Angelo, Fettuccine Alfredo, Linguine Pesto, and Linguine with Clam Sauce. Customers rave about the generous portions and authentic flavors of dishes like Chicken Parmesan and Gnocchi. The atmosphere is described as upscale yet welcoming, providing a taste of Italy close to home. With free parking, a bakery section, and a diverse menu catering to all preferences, Ciao Ristorante Italiano is a must-visit destination for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.
Appetizers
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction glaze.
Garlic Bread
Toasted artisan bread topped with butter and herbs
Garlic Bread Parmiggian
Toasted artisan bread topped with butter, herbs, and mozzarella cheese
Soup of the Day
House Green Salad
Romaine, fresh tomato, olives, pepperoncini and choice of dressing.
Antipasto Salad
Romaine, provolone, mortadella, ham, salami, tomato, pepperoncini, black olives and red wine vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved Parmiggian, croutons and Caesar dressing.
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed greens, romaine, goat cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, cucumber and red wine vinaigrette.
Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad
Romaine, walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata de Pere
Mixed greens, fresh pear, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, cherry tomatoes, grapes, grape vinaigrette
Salads
Pasta
Classic Pasta
Choice of noodles, choice of marinara, pomodoro, butter or garlic and olive oil for an additional charge.
Cappellini DAngelo Pasta
Angel hair, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
Fettuccine pasta and creamy alfredo sauce.
Linguine Pesto
Linguine pasta, cream and pesto sauce.
Linguine with Clam Sauce Pasta
Linguine pasta, choice of red or white wine baby clam sauce.
Rigatoni Boscaioli Pasta
Rigatoni pasta, crumbled sausage, mushrooms and garlic basil marinara sauce.
Penne alla Vodka Pasta
Penne pasta, bacon, cream and pomodoro sauce.
Quattro Funchi Pasta
Fettuccine pasta, button, porcini, portabello and shiitake mushrooms and cream sauce.
Tortellini Gorgonzola Pasta
Ring shaped pasta.
Risotto Toscana
Risotto, mild Italian sausage, bell pepper, peas, mushroom, fresh Parmiggian, garlic and pomodoro-cream sauce.
Risotto Frutta di Mare
Risotto, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, mushroom, garlic and pomodoro-cream sauce.
Risotto
Gnocchi
Gnocchi
Potato dumplings, garlic, Parmiggian and pomodoro-cream sauce.
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Potato dumplings, mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, marinara sauce
Gnocchi alla Giuseppe
Potato dumplings, chicken, sun-dried tomato, pea, parmiggian, pomodoro cream sauce
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Potato dumplings, gorgonzola, parmiggian, cream sauce
Beef Lasagna
Baked Beef Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and spices.
Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti
Lightly battered eggplant topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti pomodoro
Eggplant alla Siciliana
Rolled eggplant stuffed with mozzarella, Parmiggian and ricotta cheese.
Baked Dishes
Chicken
Chicken Vesuvio
Chicken breast topped with sauted artichokes and butter white wine sauce. Served with spaghetti garlic and oil on the side.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and fried chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken, capers, lemon and butter white wine sauce with spaghetti garlic and oil on the side.
Shrimp Scampi
Tender jumbo shrimp, garlic, lemon, butter, white wine sauce with linguine pasta on side
Shrimp Marinara
Tender jumbo shrimp, marinara sauce over linguine pasta.
Seafood
Pizza
12" Ciao Special Pizza
Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato sauce, sausage, pepperoni, meatball, green peppers, mushrooms and onions.
12" Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella and San Marzano Tomato sauce pizza plus your creation
Woodfired Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Gorgonzola, mozzarella, Parmiggian and smoked mozzarella no sauce. 6 slices
Woodfired Ponza Pizza
Olive oil, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto and Parmiggian (No sauce), 6 slices
Woodfired Pere e Gorgonzola Pizza
Pear slices, smoked mozzarella, mozzarella and gorgonzola. 6 slices
Woodfired Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. 6 slices
Woodfired Capricciosa Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, artichokes, ham and black olives. 6 slices
Woodfired Meat Lovers Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, sopressata and ham. 6 slices
Woodfired Cheese
Create your own pizza, 6 slices
Woodfired BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, chicken, red onion, mozzarella 6 slices
12" WF Truffle Pizza
Mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, and fresh mozzarella (no sauce) 6 slices
12" WF Ciao Margherita
Prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, and shaved Parmesan (no sauce)6 slices
12" WF Marinara Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic, and oregano (no cheese)6 slices
12" Napolitano Woodfired Pizza
Panuozzo
Sausage and Peppers Panuozzo
Warm. Bell peppers, Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Pollo Parmiggiana Panuozzo
Warm. Chicken Parmiggian, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Polpette Panuozzo
Warm. Mozzarella, meatballs and pomodoro sauce.
Campestre Panuozzo
Cold. Prosciutto, fresh tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmiggian, salt, pepper and oregano.
Chicken Ranch Panuozzo
Grilled chicken, bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella and ranch dressing.
Veggie Panuozzo
Bell peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, tomato, mozzarella and pesto sauce.
Carne Panuozzo
Sopressata, pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, ham, lettuce, mayo, pepperoncini, red onion and fresh tomatoes.
Mozzarella Caprese Panuozzo
Cold. fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and balsamic glaze.
Side shrimp
5 jumbo grilled shrimp
Side chicken
Small grilled chicken breast
Side broccoli
Steamed broccoli
2 Meatballs
2 meatballs with a little tomato sauce
2 Sausages
2 sausage links with a little tomato sauce
Sides
Desserts
Cannoli
Crunchy, fried shells stuffed with a sweet ricotta cheese filling. Topped with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce. 1 order includes 3 mini cannoli.
Spumoni
3 scoops of Spumoni ice cream
Tiramisu
Sweet ladyfingers soaked in espresso liquer, then layered between fluffy sheets of whipped cream icing. Topped with cocoa.
Torta di Formaggi
Silky-smooth cheesecake with a hint of citrus.
Rum Baba
Delicate sponge, soaked in rum syrup and topped with vanilla frosting.
Fruit Tart
Vanilla tart topped with pastry cream, berries and an apricot glaze
Chocolate Ganache Tart
A crispy, dark chocolate shell piped with rich chocolate genache and garnished with chocolate shavings.
Caramel Cream Puff
Large cream puff topped with caramel and chocolate bits
Creme Brle
Panna Cotta
Panna cotta with a berry compote on the side
Limoncello Cake
Vanilla sponge misted with a limoncello syrup, then layered with sweet citrus icing.
Sfogliatelle
Hard to say, easy to enjoy! Flaky pastry shell filled with a thick, orange zest custard and topped with powdered sugar. Best enjoyed warm.
Chocolate Cake
Dark chocolate sponge layered with a light, sweet chocolate filling and topped with chocolate genache glaze.
Millefoglie (Napolean)
2 layers of decadent cream and raspberries sandwiched between 3 sheets of flaky pastry. Topped with powdered sugar and chocolate pieces.
2 Scoop Gelato
Housemade artisan gelato
3 Scoop Gelato
Housemade artisan gelato
Gelato Quart (32oz.)
Housemade artisan gelato