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

Appetizers

Bruschetta Pomodoro

Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.

$12.00

Mozzarella Caprese

Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction glaze.

$14.00

Garlic Bread

Toasted artisan bread topped with butter and herbs

$8.00

Garlic Bread Parmiggian

Toasted artisan bread topped with butter, herbs, and mozzarella cheese

$7.00

Soup of the Day

$9.00

House Green Salad

Romaine, fresh tomato, olives, pepperoncini and choice of dressing.

$14.00

Antipasto Salad

Romaine, provolone, mortadella, ham, salami, tomato, pepperoncini, black olives and red wine vinaigrette.

$19.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine, shaved Parmiggian, croutons and Caesar dressing.

$13.00

Mediterranean Salad

Mixed greens, romaine, goat cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, cucumber and red wine vinaigrette.

$15.00

Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad

Romaine, walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette

$14.00

Insalata de Pere

Mixed greens, fresh pear, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, cherry tomatoes, grapes, grape vinaigrette

$15.00

Salads

Salads

Pasta

Pasta

Classic Pasta

Choice of noodles, choice of marinara, pomodoro, butter or garlic and olive oil for an additional charge.

$18.00

Cappellini DAngelo Pasta

Angel hair, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.

$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Fettuccine pasta and creamy alfredo sauce.

$24.00

Linguine Pesto

Linguine pasta, cream and pesto sauce.

$24.00

Linguine with Clam Sauce Pasta

Linguine pasta, choice of red or white wine baby clam sauce.

$25.00

Rigatoni Boscaioli Pasta

Rigatoni pasta, crumbled sausage, mushrooms and garlic basil marinara sauce.

$24.00

Penne alla Vodka Pasta

Penne pasta, bacon, cream and pomodoro sauce.

$24.00

Quattro Funchi Pasta

Fettuccine pasta, button, porcini, portabello and shiitake mushrooms and cream sauce.

$26.00

Tortellini Gorgonzola Pasta

Ring shaped pasta.

$25.00

Risotto Toscana

Risotto, mild Italian sausage, bell pepper, peas, mushroom, fresh Parmiggian, garlic and pomodoro-cream sauce.

$28.00

Risotto Frutta di Mare

Risotto, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, mushroom, garlic and pomodoro-cream sauce.

$35.00

Risotto

Risotto

Gnocchi

Gnocchi

Gnocchi

Potato dumplings, garlic, Parmiggian and pomodoro-cream sauce.

$22.00

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Potato dumplings, mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, marinara sauce

$27.00

Gnocchi alla Giuseppe

Potato dumplings, chicken, sun-dried tomato, pea, parmiggian, pomodoro cream sauce

$25.00

Gnocchi Gorgonzola

Potato dumplings, gorgonzola, parmiggian, cream sauce

$24.00

Beef Lasagna

$23.00

Baked Beef Stuffed Shells

Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and spices.

$22.00

Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti

Lightly battered eggplant topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti pomodoro

$23.00

Eggplant alla Siciliana

Rolled eggplant stuffed with mozzarella, Parmiggian and ricotta cheese.

$22.00

Baked Dishes

Baked Dishes

Chicken

Chicken

Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken breast topped with sauted artichokes and butter white wine sauce. Served with spaghetti garlic and oil on the side.

$30.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded and fried chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.

$32.00

Chicken Piccata

Chicken, capers, lemon and butter white wine sauce with spaghetti garlic and oil on the side.

$30.00

Shrimp Scampi

Tender jumbo shrimp, garlic, lemon, butter, white wine sauce with linguine pasta on side

$36.00

Shrimp Marinara

Tender jumbo shrimp, marinara sauce over linguine pasta.

$36.00

Seafood

Seafood

Pizza

Pizza

12" Ciao Special Pizza

Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato sauce, sausage, pepperoni, meatball, green peppers, mushrooms and onions.

$26.00

12" Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella and San Marzano Tomato sauce pizza plus your creation

$20.70

Woodfired Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Gorgonzola, mozzarella, Parmiggian and smoked mozzarella no sauce. 6 slices

$23.00

Woodfired Ponza Pizza

Olive oil, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto and Parmiggian (No sauce), 6 slices

$25.00

Woodfired Pere e Gorgonzola Pizza

Pear slices, smoked mozzarella, mozzarella and gorgonzola. 6 slices

$23.00

Woodfired Margherita Pizza

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. 6 slices

$21.00

Woodfired Capricciosa Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, artichokes, ham and black olives. 6 slices

$23.00

Woodfired Meat Lovers Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, sopressata and ham. 6 slices

$28.00

Woodfired Cheese

Create your own pizza, 6 slices

$18.00

Woodfired BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ sauce, chicken, red onion, mozzarella 6 slices

$25.00

12" WF Truffle Pizza

Mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, and fresh mozzarella (no sauce) 6 slices

$24.00

12" WF Ciao Margherita

Prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, and shaved Parmesan (no sauce)6 slices

$24.00

12" WF Marinara Pizza

San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic, and oregano (no cheese)6 slices

$18.00

12" Napolitano Woodfired Pizza

12

Panuozzo

Panuozzo

Sausage and Peppers Panuozzo

Warm. Bell peppers, Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

$17.00

Pollo Parmiggiana Panuozzo

Warm. Chicken Parmiggian, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

$17.00

Polpette Panuozzo

Warm. Mozzarella, meatballs and pomodoro sauce.

$17.00

Campestre Panuozzo

Cold. Prosciutto, fresh tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmiggian, salt, pepper and oregano.

$17.00

Chicken Ranch Panuozzo

Grilled chicken, bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella and ranch dressing.

$17.00

Veggie Panuozzo

Bell peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, tomato, mozzarella and pesto sauce.

$18.00

Carne Panuozzo

Sopressata, pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, ham, lettuce, mayo, pepperoncini, red onion and fresh tomatoes.

$17.00

Mozzarella Caprese Panuozzo

Cold. fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and balsamic glaze.

$17.00

Side shrimp

5 jumbo grilled shrimp

$11.00

Side chicken

Small grilled chicken breast

$7.00

Side broccoli

Steamed broccoli

$4.00

2 Meatballs

2 meatballs with a little tomato sauce

$7.00

2 Sausages

2 sausage links with a little tomato sauce

$7.00

Sides

Sides

Desserts

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.

$5.00

Spumoni

3 scoops of Spumoni ice cream

$6.00

Tiramisu

Sweet ladyfingers soaked in espresso liquer, then layered between fluffy sheets of whipped cream icing. Topped with cocoa.

$8.00

Torta di Formaggi

Silky-smooth cheesecake with a hint of citrus.

$9.00

Rum Baba

Delicate sponge, soaked in rum syrup and topped with vanilla frosting.

$10.00

Fruit Tart

Vanilla tart topped with pastry cream, berries and an apricot glaze

$7.00

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A crispy, dark chocolate shell piped with rich chocolate genache and garnished with chocolate shavings.

$9.00

Caramel Cream Puff

Large cream puff topped with caramel and chocolate bits

$8.00

Creme Brle

$5.00

Panna Cotta

Panna cotta with a berry compote on the side

$8.00

Limoncello Cake

Vanilla sponge misted with a limoncello syrup, then layered with sweet citrus icing.

$8.00

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.

$6.00

Chocolate Cake

Dark chocolate sponge layered with a light, sweet chocolate filling and topped with chocolate genache glaze.

$9.00

Millefoglie (Napolean)

2 layers of decadent cream and raspberries sandwiched between 3 sheets of flaky pastry. Topped with powdered sugar and chocolate pieces.

$9.00

2 Scoop Gelato

Housemade artisan gelato

$5.00

3 Scoop Gelato

Housemade artisan gelato

$6.00

Gelato Quart (32oz.)

Housemade artisan gelato

$14.00

Pistachio vanilla cake

$5.00

Mini Oreo cake

$5.00

New York cheesecake

$6.00