Villa Capri Carmel Valley Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Villa Capri Carmel Valley, a culinary gem nestled in Del Mar, CA, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. Under the guidance of a talented new chef hailing from Naples, the menu delights with robust and daring flavors that transport diners straight to Italy.
- Pasta: Indulge in homemade creations like the Francesca Salmon fettuccine, featuring fresh salmon and asparagus in a vodka pink sauce, or the heavenly Ravioli Al Limone bursting with ricotta and lemon essence.
- Antipasti: Start your meal with scrumptious options like Calzone Fritti, stuffed with a blend of cheeses and salami, served with a zesty tomato sauce.
Guests rave about the authenticity and warmth, complimenting the flavors that resonate with their Italian travels. Don't overlook the seasonal specials, especially those brimming with fresh seafood, making each visit a unique, mouthwatering experience. With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, Villa Capri Carmel Valley promises an unforgettable dining adventure.
Desserts
Budino Di Pane
Italian Panettone pudding with caramel sauce.
Cannoli
Sicilian Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
Tartufo Alla Nocciola
Hazelnut & Chocolate gelato filled with caramel chocolate sauce.
Panna Cotta
Delicate traditional pudding served with a red wine reduction & fresh berries
Tagliere Di Formaggi
Assorted Cheese served with Sicilian Marmalades
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian recipe from Nonna Licia
Limoncello Flute
Lemon gelato made with lemons from Sicily and limoncello sauce
Mousse Al Cioccolato
Chocolate Mousse prepared with imported Belgium Chocolate.
Salmone Villa Capri
Signature dish, Atlantic salmon, white onion, golden raisins, pinenuts, white wine sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Cioppino
Shrimp, clams, mussels, sea bass, calamari, light brodetto, crostini.
Pollo Parmigiana
Baked lightly breaded natural chicken breast, mozzarella, spaghetti in marinara sauce.
Pollo Al Marsala
Pan seared chicken breast sauteed with marsala and mushroom sauce or piccata, served with mashed potatoes and cauliflower.
Vitello Parmigiana
Baked lightly breaded veal scaloppine, mozzarella, spaghetti in marinara sauce.
Tagliata
12oz Grilled skirt steak marinated with mediterranean herbs served sliced, with roasted cauliflower, carrot puree and truffle mashed potatoes.
Pork Ossobuco
Slow cooked pork shank ossobuco served side of fettuccine pasta sauteed with mushrrooms, bell peppers in a brandy pink sauce
Gamberoni Alla Pancetta
Jumbo shrimp, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, chardonnay reduction, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Branzino Alla Puttanesca
Seabass filet sauteed with cherry tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, capers in a white wine sauce, served with mixed grilled veggies.
Pollo Piccata
Pan seared with chicken breast, piccata served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Vitello Saltimbocca
Veal scaloppine, parma ham, sage, demi glace, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Secondi
Pasta
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Classic napolitan spaghetti and meatballs.
Villa Capri
Mild Italian sausage, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, pink tomato sauce.
Ravioli Al Limone
Homemade Ravioli filled with ricotta and parmigiano, served with a velvety lemon sauce
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine with Alfredo sauce
Linguine Capesante Gamberi
Linguine, scallops, shrimp, diced tomato, pink tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
Homemade fettuccine in Angus Beef Bolognese Sauce
Francesca Salmon
Home made fettuccine with fresh salmon, asparagus, leaks in a vodka pink sauce.
Fettuccine Con Pollo
Diced chicken breast, fettucine with mushrooms, light cream sauce.
Linguine Alle Vongole
Linguine, manila clams, fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, parsley, white wine sauce.
Ravioli Caprese
Signature dish, homemade ravioli, ricotta, marjoram, parmesan, fresh tomato sauce.
Francesca Shrimp
Home made fettuccine with fresh shrimp, asparagus, leaks in a vodka pink sauce.
Rigatoni Marinara Or Arrabbiata
Rigatoni Pesto Or Puttanesca
Please Specify sauce choice: Puttanesca, Arrabbiata or Pesto
Checca
Angel hair pasta diced tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil.
Fettuccine Al Cinghiale
Home made fettuccini, Wild Boar Ragu ragu braised in tomato sauce, finished with pecorino cheese.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Eggplant, fresh basil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano- reggiano served with a side of spaghetti.
Ziti Al Forno
Baked ziti, mild Italian sausage, fresh bechamel, ricotta, mozzarella.
Gnocchi Pesto
Homemade Potatoes Dumpling, in a Pesto Sauce ( Basil, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Cheese}
Manicotti
Homemade stuffed manicotti, ricotta, spinach, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Lasagna Bolognese
Classic meat lasagna, ricotta, bechamel, mozzarella.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Signature dish, homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce .
Dal Forno (Oven Baked)
Pizza
Quattro Formaggi
Pecorino, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan.
Parma
Burrata, Parma Ham, Arugula and Tomato Sauce
Parma's Flatbread
Burrata, Parma Ham & Argula
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, tomato sauce, Mozzarella.
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil.
Boscaiola
Mixed wild mushroom, sausage, mozzarella, tomato sauce, parsley.
Pera
Sliced D'anjou pear, goat cheese, caramelized onion, drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Salsiccia
Mozzarella, mild sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce.
Kid’s Pizza
Cheese or pepperoni.
Chicken Fingers
Fried Breast of Chicken Tenders with French fries
Penne Pasta
Choice: butter, marinara, meat sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ceamy alfredo sauce.
Kids’ Menu
Antipasti
Carpaccio Di Carne
Thin sliced raw filet mignon, arugula, shaved parmesan, capers, E. V. O. O., lemon wedge.
Burrata
Fresh burrata cheese over a bed of arugula, served with heirloom tomatoes and balsamic reduction Add Prosciutto - 5
Bruschetta Tricolore
Grilled garlic bread, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil.
COZZE VONGOLE
Fresh mussels, clams and artichokes in a white wine sauce.
Antipasto Della Casa (For Two People)
Italian meats, cheeses, marinated grilled vegetables, classic bruschetta.
Caprese Classica
Fresh mozzarella, and vine ripened tomatoes, EVOO and fresh basil
Calamari Fritti
Breaded baby calamari with marinara sauce.
Carciofi Alla Romana
Grilled roman jewish style baby artichokes, garlic, Italian parsley, fresh basil, olive oil.
Antipasto Per Due
(for 2 people) Italian meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, bruschetta, caprese
Arancini
Fried arancini (Rice ball) stuffed with shrimp and mint, served on a bed of zucchini puree
Tagliere Tricolore
Assorted Italian meats and cheeses
Polpette Italiane
Homemade, veal & beef meatballs, ricotta, pesto in a tomato sauce.
Garlic Bread
Toasted ciabatta, parma ham, drizzled Balsamic reduction.
Calzone Fritti
Deep Fried Calzone stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella and salami. Served with a cherry tomato sauce
Vegetali Grigliati
Very thin sliced grilled vegetables drizzled with truffled olive oil
Rustica
Chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, olives, red onion, homemade croutons, balsamic vinaigrette, crostini.
Tropicale
Arugula salad, palm shoots, avocado, cherry tomatoes, toasted cashews in a passion of friut and shallots dressing.
Pera
Mixed greens, d’anjou pears, grapes, caramelized walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette.
Healthy Heart
Shave artichoke harts, arugula, sliced parmigiana, vinaigrette.
Cesarina
Romaine, shaved parmesan, homemade croutons, creamy caesar dressing.
Del Mar
Baby spinach, roasted beets, Belgian endive, green apple, cranberry goat cheese, red onion, white wine balsamic vinaigrette.