Nucci's Italian Cafe & Pizza Menu
Welcome to Nucci's Italian Cafe & Pizza, a hidden gem located at 1580 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA. This casual eatery invites you to indulge in authentic Italian flavors with a delightful menu that caters to all tastes. Start your meal with antipasti like the Bruschetta Alla Romano or the crispy Calamari Fritti, both artfully prepared to excite your palate.
For lunch, their daily specials shine, particularly the Panini selection, offering tasty combinations like Cappacola and Cheese and a hearty Turkey Sub. Diners rave about the generous portions and vibrant flavors, evident in reviews praising the fantastic service and traditional family-style dining. The restaurant is well-equipped for groups and family outings, providing outdoor seating and catering options. Experience the warmth and authenticity of Italian cuisine at Nucci's—where every dish tells a story and every visit feels like home.
Antipasta
Brushetta Alla Romano
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella.
Mozzarella in Corozza
Breaded, fried mozzarella with a slice of ham and side of marinara.
Carciofi Tostati
Toasted artichoke hearts tossed with lemon juice, olive oil and Romano cheese on a bed of greens.
Calamari Fritti
Tender, deep-fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
Gamboretti Marinati
Marinated grilled shrimp tossed with Roma tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil over a bed of greens.
Pepperoni and Cheese Garlic Bread
Served with a side of marinara sauce.
1/2 Panini and Small Green Salad
Daily Lunch Specials
Cold Panini
Cappacola and Cheese Panini
Salami and Cheese Panini
Ham and Cheese Panini
Super Sub Panini
Ham, salami, cappacola and provolone cheese.
Prosciutto and Cheese Panini
Turkey and Cheese Panini
Lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Grilled Chicken Sub
Grilled chicken and provolone.
Veggies Sub
Provolone cheese, green bell peppers, black olives and mushrooms.
Roast Beef Sub
Roast beef and provolone cheese.
Meatball Parmigiana Panini
Sausage Parmigiana Panini
Sausage and Peppers Panini
Meatball and Peppers Panini
Peppers and Eggs Panini
Sausage, Peppers and Eggs Panini
Chicken Parmigiana Panini
Eggplant Parmigiana Panini
Italian Steak Sub
Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and provolone.
Hot Panini
Insalata
Garden Green Salad small
Insalata Della Casa small
Assorted greens, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions and Gorgonzola cheese tossed in a light lemon dressing. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Insalata Romano small
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons and Romano cheese. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil, fresh black pepper and extra virgin olive oil.
Spinach Salad small
Fresh spinach, panchetta bacon, sliced hard-boiled egg and sliced toasted almonds with honey mustard dressing or balsamic vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Salad small
Mixed lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, in light lemon dressing. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Pomadoro Salad
Tomato, red onion, basil, four cheese, provolone, Kalamatas, vinaigrette, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
Raspberry Salad
Spring mix salad, 3 jumbo shrimp, almond, red onion, cucumber and tangerine in raspberry dressing.
Antipasto Misto Salad small
Assorted meats and cheeses, marinated vegetables and olives.
garden salad large
insalata della casa large
insalata romano large
spinach salad large
mediterranen salad large
antipasto salad large
Spinach Calzone
Spinach, ricotta and mozzarella.
BBQ Calzone
BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, fresh cilantro and mozzarella.
Stromboli
Stuffed with sausage, meatball, pepperoni, ham, ricotta and mozzarella.
Sammys Pizza Roll
Pepperoni, ham, jalapenos, pineapple and mozzarella.
Calzones, Stromboli and Roll
Pizza
Cheese Pizza small 10 inch
Nuccis Special Pizza small 10 inch
Your choice of 7 items for the price of 5.
cheese pizza medium 14 inch
cheese pizza large 16 inch
nuccis special pizza medium 14 inch
nuccis pizza large 16 inch
Margherita Pizza small inch
Whole milk mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and olive oil.
Quattro Formaggi Pizza small 10inch
A blend of four: provolone, Gorgonzola, mozzarella and Romano cheeses with fresh tomato and basil.
Rustica Pizza small 10inch
Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon and grilled chicken breast.
Primavera Pizza small 10inch
Roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant and fresh tomato.
Quattro Stagioni Pizza small 10inch
Broccoli, artichoke hearts, sausage and mushroom.
Michaels Pizza small 10inch
4 cheese, basil, pepperoni and jalapeno.
Sams Pizza small 10inch
Pepperoni, crumbled sausage, mozzarella, green bell peppers, red onion, black olives, mushroom and pizza sauce.
Pesto Pizza small 10inch
Pesto sauce, almonds, pinenuts, feta cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, grilled chicken and sun-dried tomato.
BBQ Pizza small 10inch
BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, cilantro and mozzarella.
Mexican Pizza
Italian sausage, bacon, chorizo, mozzarella, ham, cilantro, red onion, pizza sauce and jalapenos.
Margherita pizza medium 14inch
Margherita pizza large 16inch
Quatro Formaggi medium 14inch
Quatro Formaggi large 16inch
Rustica pizza medium 14inch
Rustica Pizza large 16inch
Primavera pizza medium 14inch
Primavera pizza large 16inch
Quattro stagioni med 14inch
Quattro stagiioni large 16inch
Michaels pizza medium 14 inch
Michaels pizza large 16 inch
Sams pizza medium 14inch
Sams pizza large 16inch
Pesto pizza medium 14inch
Pesto pizza large 16inch
Bbq pizza medium 14inch
Bbq pizza large 16inch
Specialita de Pizza
Lunch Pasta
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti and Meatball
Spaghetti and Sausage
Spaghetti Napoletana
Sauteed mushrooms, garlic and basil in a marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Compagnola
Sauteed mushrooms, onion, garlic and meat sauce in a creamy Rosetta sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta bacon, sauteed onions, imported Romano cheese in a cream sauce.
Linguini alla Vongole
Baby clams sauteed in garlic and wine, red or white.
Linguini Aglio e Olio
Sauteed garlic, Italian parsley and virgin olive oil. Add anchovies for an additional charge.
Tortellini Panna Prosciutto
Sauteed prosciutto and onion in an Alfredo sauce.
Cappellini Genovesa
Angel hair pasta, peas, onions, pancetta bacon in a cream sauce with a touch of lemon.
Linguini Puttanesca
Fresh tomatoes, parsley, basil, garlic, anchovies, crushed red pepper flakes, black olives and capers.
Penne Arabiata
Penne pasta in a spicy marinara sauce.
Lasagna al Forno
Baked lasagna with marinara.
Lasagna Bolognese
Baked lasagna with meat sauce.
Tortellini al Forno
Baked in a marinara sauce with ricotta and mozzarella.
Rigatoni alla Toscano
Italian sausage, roasted pepper, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, basil and Rosetta sauce.
Rigatoni alla Monte
Grilled chicken, artichoke, capers, mushroom in a lemon, butter and white wine sauce.
Penne Lisas
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, artichokes, broccoli, garlic and basil in a white wine sauce.
Rigatoni Fra Diablo
Sauteed calamari, sauteed jumbo shrimp, Roma tomato, garlic, basil in a spicy marinara sauce.
Manicotti
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Cappellini Pomadoro
Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a white wine sauce.
Linguini al Pesto
An aromatic pesto sauce of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil.
Fettuccini
Sauteed onions, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and peas in a garlic and white wine sauce. Add cream sauce for an additional charge.
Linguini Primavera
Sauteed onions, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and peas in a garlic and white wine sauce. Add cream sauce for an additional charge.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fresh cream, butter and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Fettuccini Alfredo con Pollo
Penne con Vodka
Pomadoro sauce with vodka, mascarpone cheese and a touch of cream.
Penne Amatriciana
Sauteed sausage, Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, chili pepper, in a spicy Rosetta sauce.
Penne Quattro Formaggi
Tube pasta, a blend of provolone, Gorgonzola, fontina and mozzarella cheese.
Spaghetti Marinara a la Carte
Spaghetti Bolognese a la Carte
Spaghetti and Meatball a la Carte
Spaghetti and Sausage a la Carte
Spaghetti Napoletana a la Carte
Sauteed mushrooms, garlic and basil in a marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Compagnola a la Carte
Sauteed mushrooms, onion, garlic and meat sauce in a creamy Rosetta sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara a la Carte
Pancetta bacon, sauteed onions, imported Romano cheese in a cream sauce.
Linguini Alla Vongole a la Carte
Baby clams sauteed in garlic and wine, red or white.
Linguini Aglio e Olio a la Carte
Sauteed garlic, Italian parsley and virgin olive oil. Add anchovies for an additional charge.
Tortellini Panna Prosciutto a la Carte
Sauteed prosciutto and onion in an Alfredo sauce.
Cappellini Genovesa a la Carte
Angel hair pasta, peas, onions, pancetta bacon in a cream sauce with a touch of lemon.
Linguini Puttanesca a la Carte
Fresh tomatoes, parsley, basil, garlic, anchovies, crushed red pepper flakes, black olives and capers.
Penne Arabiata a la Carte
Penne pasta in a spicy marinara sauce.
Lasagna al Forno a la Carte
Baked lasagna with marinara.
Lasagna Bolognese a la Carte
Baked lasagna with meat sauce.
Tortellini al Forno a la Carte
Baked in a marinara sauce with ricotta and mozzarella.
Rigatoni alla Toscano a la Carte
Italian sausage, roasted pepper, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, basil and Rosetta sauce.
Rigatoni alla Monte a la Carte
Grilled chicken, artichoke, capers, mushroom in a lemon, butter and white wine sauce.
Penne Lisas a la Carte
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, artichokes, broccoli, garlic and basil in a white wine sauce.
Rigatoni Fra Diablo a la Carte
Sauteed calamari, sauteed jumbo shrimp, Roma tomato, garlic, basil in a spicy marinara sauce.
Manicotti a la Carte
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Cappellini Pomadoro a la Carte
Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a white wine sauce.
Linguini al Pesto a la Carte
An aromatic pesto sauce of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil.
Fettuccini a la Carte
Sauteed onions, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and peas in a garlic and white wine sauce. Add cream sauce for an additional charge.
Linguini Primavera a la Carte
Sauteed onions, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and peas in a garlic and white wine sauce. Add cream sauce for an additional charge.
Fettuccini Alfredo a la Carte
Fresh cream, butter and pecorino Romano cheese.
Fettuccini Alfredo con Pollo a la Carte
Penne con Vodka a la Carte
Pomadoro sauce with vodka, mascarpone cheese and a touch of cream.
Penne Amatriciana a la Carte
Sauteed sausage, Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, chili pepper in a spicy Rosetta sauce.
Penne Quattro Formaggi a la Carte
Tube pasta, a blend of provolone, Gorgonzola, fontina and mozzarella cheese.
Lunch Pasta a la Carte
Lunch Ravioli
Portobello Ravioli
Mushroom ravioli, sauteed mushrooms, garlic and basil in a marinara sauce.
Meat Ravioli
Topped with meat sauce.
Shrimp Ravioli
Topped with a Rosetta sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Add meat sauce for an additional charge.
Portobello Ravioli a la Carte
Mushroom ravioli, sauteed mushrooms, garlic and basil in a marinara sauce.
Meat Ravioli a la Carte
Topped with meat sauce.
Shrimp Ravioli a la Carte
Topped with a Rosetta sauce.
Cheese Ravioli a la Carte
Add meat sauce for an additional charge.
Lunch Ravioli a la Carte
Lunch Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi with Marinara
Kristina Potato Gnocchi with Alfredo
Potato Gnocchi with Marinara a la Carte
Kristina Potato Gnocchi with Alfredo a la Carte
Lunch Gnocchi a la Carte
Lunch Specialita Della Casa
Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked.
Melanzane Rollantine
Eggplant lightly breaded, stuffed and rolled with ricotta, provolone, Gorgonzola and mozzarella and baked.
Pollo Melanzane
Lightly breaded chicken and eggplant topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Melanzane Parmigiana a la Carte
Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked.
Melanzane Rollantine a la Carte
Eggplant lightly breaded, stuffed and rolled with ricotta, provolone, Gorgonzola and mozzarella and baked.
Pollo Melanzane a la Carte
Lightly breaded chicken and eggplant topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Lunch Specialita Della Casa a la Carte
Lunch Pollo
Pollo Milanese
Breast of chicken lightly breaded and sauteed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sauteed mushrooms.
Pollo Parmigiana
Breast of chicken breaded and sauteed topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Pollo Marsala
Breast of chicken sauteed in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Pollo Alla Griglia
Breast of chicken marinated then grilled with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, fresh lemon in a Rosetta sauce.
Pollo Picatta
Breast of chicken sauteed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
Pollo Cacciatore
Breast of chicken sauteed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.
Pollo Pizzaiola
Breast of chicken sauteed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked.
Pollo Mare Monte
Sauteed chicken breast, Roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara.
Pollo Fra Diablo
Sauteed chicken breast, Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a spicy marinara.
Mixed Grill San Lorenzo
Marinated grilled chicken breast, grilled Italian sausage, grilled zucchini and grilled roasted pepper with side of spaghetti marinara.
Grilled Chicken Plate
1 grilled chicken breast with side of sauteed vegetables. No pasta.
Pollo Milanese a la Carte
Breast of chicken lightly breaded and sauteed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sauteed mushrooms.
Pollo Parmigiana a la Carte
Breast of chicken breaded and sauteed topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Pollo Marsala a la Carte
Breast of chicken sauteed in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Pollo Alla Griglia a la Carte
Breast of chicken marinated then grilled with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, fresh lemon in a Rosetta sauce.
Pollo Picatta a la Carte
Breast of chicken sauteed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
Pollo Cacciatore a la Carte
Breast of chicken sauteed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.
Pollo Pizzaiola a la Carte
Breast of chicken sauteed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked.
Pollo Mare Monte a la Carte
Sauteed chicken breast, Roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara.
Pollo Fra Diablo a la Carte
Sauteed chicken breast, Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a spicy marinara.
Mixed Grill San Lorenzo a la Carte
Marinated grilled chicken breast, grilled Italian sausage, grilled zucchini and grilled roasted pepper with side of spaghetti marinara.
Grilled Chicken Plate a la Carte
1 grilled chicken breast with side of sauteed vegetables. No pasta.
Lunch Pollo a la Carte
Lunch Vitello
Veal Parmigiana
Veal lightly breaded and sauted topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Veal Milanese
Veal lightly breaded and sauteed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sauteed mushrooms.
Veal Marsala
Veal sauteed in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Veal Picatta
Veal sauteed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
Veal Cacciatore
Veal sauteed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.
Veal Pizzaiola
Veal sauteed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked.
Veal and Peppers
Sauteed veal, roasted peppers, mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic and white wine.
Veal Mare Monte
Sauteed veal, Roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara.
Veal Fra Diablo
Sauteed veal, Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a spicy marinara.
Veal Parmigiana a la Carte
Veal lightly breaded and sauteed topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Veal Milanese a la Carte
Veal lightly breaded and sauteed topped with lemon, butter and white wine with sauteed mushrooms.
Veal Marsala a la Carte
Veal sauteed in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Veal Picatta a la Carte
Veal sauteed in a lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
Veal Cacciatore a la Carte
Veal sauteed with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.
Veal Pizzaiola a la Carte
Veal sauteed with fresh basil, oregano, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and baked.
Veal and Peppers a la Carte
Sauteed veal, roasted peppers, mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic and white wine.
Veal Mare Monte a la Carte
Sauteed veal, Roma tomato, mushroom, chopped spinach and garlic, in a cream sauce includes side of spaghetti marinara.
Veal Fra Diablo a la Carte
Sauteed veal, Roma tomato, garlic and basil in a spicy marinara.
Lunch Vitello a la Carte
Lunch Gamboretti
Scampi Limone
Sauteed jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, lemon, garlic, Italian parsley and white wine.
Scampi Alla Vongole
Sauted jumbo shrimp and chopped baby clams in a garlic and wine sauce red or white.
Scampi Fra Diablo
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Fettuccini con Scampi
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a fresh cream, butter and pecorino Romano cheese.
Scampi Limone a la Carte
Sauteed jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, lemon, garlic, Italian parsley and white wine.
Scampi Alla Vongole a la Carte
Sauteed jumbo shrimp and chopped baby clams in a garlic and wine sauce red or white.
Scampi Fra Diablo a la Carte
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Fettuccini con Scampi a la Carte
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a fresh cream, butter and pecorino Romano cheese.
Lunch Gamboretti a la Carte
Side Orders
Garlic Bread
Cheese Garlic Bread
Side of 2 Piece Meatballs
Side of 1 Piece Sausage
Side of Grilled Chicken
Side of Shrimp
Side Meatball with Mozzarella
Spaghetti Marinara Family Feast
Baked Ziti Family Feast
Lasagna al Forno Family Feast
Lasagna Bolognese Family Feast
Pollo Parmigiana Family Feast
Includes side of spaghetti marinara.
Family Feasts
Dolce
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Spumoni
Ice Cream
cheesecake
choco cookie with vanilla ice cream
cookie baked 8 inch with a scoop of ice cream