Giaola Italian Kitchen

2668 Gateway Rd Suite 180, Carlsbad
(858) 400-4555

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Giaola Trio Lasagna Cheese Ravioli Spaghetti with Marinara with Meatballs
Burgeon Juice Press Hazy IPA
Three Cheese Garlic Bread
Fire Roasted Broccolini
Jidori Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Personal Cheese Pizza
Herb Crusted Shrimp
Caprese Summer Roll
Meatballs Al Forno

Menu

Dessert
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Vanilla Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce
Cannoli
Sweet Cream Ricotta | Chocolate Chips
Italian Sweet Fritters
Our house made dough, deep fried until golden brown then tossed in your choice of: Powdered Sugar with Mixed Berry Dipping Sauce or Cinnamon Sugar with Sweet Cream Dipping Sauce.(V,VG)
Tiramisu
Espresso Dipped Lady Fingers | Whipped Mascarpone Custard
Scoop of Gelato
Hot Fudge Sundae
Peanuts | Whipped Cream | Cherries

Coffee Drinks
Cappuccino
Latte

Most Popular
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Kids Spaghetti & Meatball
Kids Spaghetti

Kids Menu
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Spaghetti
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Kids Spaghetti & Meatball
Kids Pepperoni Pizza

Most Popular
Torchio Taranto
Torchio Pasta | Prosciutto | English Peas | Marinara | Alfredo
Jidori Chicken Parmesan
Fettuccine | Garlic | Basil | Mozzarella | Marinara
Lasagna
Seasoned Beef | Egg | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Caprese Summer Roll
"San Danielle" Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF)
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend | Marinara | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Creamy Polenta
Grilled Whole Artichoke
Pecorino | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Balsamic | Charred Lemon (GF/V)

First Bites
Caprese Summer Roll
"San Danielle" Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF)
Grilled Whole Artichoke
Pecorino | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Balsamic | Charred Lemon (GF/V)
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend | Marinara | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Creamy Polenta
Three Cheese Garlic Bread
Garlic Butter | Mozzarella | Pecorino | Parmesan (V)
Warm Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato | Garlic | Basil | Olive Oil | Balsamic | Crushed Red Chili(V)

Soup and Salads Dinner
Caesar
Little Gem Lettuce | PecorinoTorn Crouton | Garlic Caesar Dressing
Minestrone
Farmers Salad
Acadia Salad Mix | Heirloom Cherry TomatoCarrots | Cucumber | Fontina CheeseWatermelon Radish
Italian Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce | Crispy ProsciuttoRed Onion | Tomato | PepperonciniFeta Cheese | Chive | Olives
Giaola's Chopped Antipasto
Local Lettuces | Soppressata | ProsciuttoPeppadew | Roasted & Raw VegetablesGarbanzo Beans | Olive Artichoke HeartsMarinated Mozzarella Perles(GF)
Heirloom Tomato Caprese
Heirloom Tomato | Balsamic GlazeOlive Oil | Marinated Mozzarella PearlsBasil | Crushed Red Chili | Shallots | Chives
Side Salad

Pasta & Entrees
Torchio Taranto
Torchio Pasta | Prosciutto | English Peas | Marinara | Alfredo
Jidori Chicken Parmesan
Fettuccine | Garlic | Basil | Mozzarella | Marinara
Lasagna
Seasoned Beef | Egg | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti & Meatballs | Basil | Parmesan | Marinara
Cheese Ravioli
Marinara or Butter | Garlic | Basil | Spinach | Shaved Parmesan (V)
Bolognese Al Forno
Rigatoni | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Jidori Chicken Piccata
Fettuccine | Broccolini | Pecorino | Garlic Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Herb Crusted Shrimp
Taranto Risotto | Crispy Prosciutto | English Peas | Mascarpone | Herb Oil | Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Giaola Trio

Pizza & Calzone
Pepperoni
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese
Cheese
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan
Garden
Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V)
Caprese
Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo MozzarellaBasil | EVOO
Hawaiian
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple
Scarface
Alfredo | Mozzarella | Mushroom | Chicken

Side Dishes
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend, Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Creamy Polenta
Fire Roasted Broccolini
Garlic | Crushed Red Chili | Lemon | Olive Oil (GF,V,VG)
Cauliflower Alfredo
Cauliflower Florets | Alfredo | Freshly Grated Parmesan (V)
Creamy Polenta
Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano | Chive (GF,V)
Garlic Green Beans
Pancetta | Oven Roasted Tomato | Herbs (GF)

Most Popular
Jidori Chicken Parmesan
Fettuccine | Garlic | Basil | Mozzarella | Marinara
Lasagna
Seasoned Beef | Egg | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Pepperoni
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese
Farmers Market Salad
Acadia Salad Mix | Heirloom Cherry TomatoCarrots | Cucumber | Fontina CheeseWatermelon Radish
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend | Marinara | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Creamy Polenta
Caprese Summer Roll
"San Danielle" Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF)

First Bites
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend | Marinara | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Creamy Polenta
Warm Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato | Garlic | Basil | Olive OilBalsamic | Crushed Red Chili(V)
Caprese Summer Roll
"San Danielle" Prosciutto | Buffalo Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomato | Bib Lettuce | Sweet Basil | Creamy Balsamic (GF)
Three Cheese Garlic Bread
Garlic Butter | Mozzarella | Pecorino | Parmesan (V)

SOUP & SALAD
Farmers Market Salad
Acadia Salad Mix | Heirloom Cherry TomatoCarrots | Cucumber | Fontina CheeseWatermelon Radish
Italian Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce | Crispy ProsciuttoRed Onion | Tomato | PepperonciniFeta Cheese | Chive | Olives
Side Salad
Minestrone
Heirloom Tomato
Heirloom Tomato, Shallots, Chives, EVOO, Basil, Marinated Mozzarella Pearls, Crushed Red Chili Flakes, Balsamic Glaze
Caesar Salad
Little Gem Lettuce | PecorinoTorn Crouton | Garlic Caesar Dressing

PANINIS
Signature Cold Cut Panini
Pepperoni | Hot Coppa | Provolone | Pepperoncini | Sun Dried Tomato-Olive Spread
Meatball Sub Panini
Marinara | Mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan Panini (Copy)
Marinara | Mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan Panini
Marinara | Mozzarella
Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini (Copy)
Basil Pesto | Provolone | Roasted Mushroom | Bell Pepper
Caprese Panini (Copy)
Tomato | Fresh Mozzarella | Basil

Pasta & Entrees Lunch
Jidori Chicken Parmesan
Fettuccine | Garlic | Basil | Mozzarella | Marinara
Lasagna
Seasoned Beef | Egg | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Bolognese Al Forno
Rigatoni | Ricotta | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Marinara
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti & Meatballs | Basil | Parmesan | Marinara

Side Dishes
Meatballs Al Forno
Three Meat Blend, Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Creamy Polenta
Fire Roasted Broccolini
Garlic | Crushed Red Chili | Lemon | Olive Oil (GF,V,VG)
Creamy Polenta
Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano | Chive (GF,V)
Cauliflower Alfredo
Cauliflower Florets | Alfredo | Freshly Grated Parmesan (V)
Garlic Green Beans
Pancetta | Oven Roasted Tomato | Herbs (GF)

Pizza & Calzone
Pepperoni
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan | Pepperoni | Cheese
Scarface
Alfredo | Mozzarella | Mushroom | Chicken
Hawaiian
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Canadian Bacon | Pineapple
Garden
Pink Sauce | Mozzarella | Broccoli | Artichoke | Cauliflower | Tomato | Red Onion | Sweet Peppers | Roasted Garlic| Spinach (V)
Caprese
Fresh Tomatoes | Buffalo Mozzarella | Basil | EVOO
Cheese
Red Sauce | Mozzarella | Parmesan

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Recent Reviews

Fantastic dining experience on Wednesday evening! Fantastic food, wonderful service, and the live music by Dave Scott was outstandingl! Great prices, welcoming environment, and great location!
June 2025
The wedge salad and garlic bread for starters was amazing!!! The pasta primavera outstanding. The chicken picatta was the best we ever ate. Great chef working. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a wonderful dinner.
March 2025
Wonderful happy hour and dinner at this little gem. I'd been to the restaurant over a year. I love the inside. It feels like it's been renovated or maybe I didn't pay attention to the interior decor before but it was modern and fresh. Happy hour is a great deal with cocktails for around $7 each? And then appetizers and flat breads were $3 off. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, garlic fries, meatballs, and whipped ricotta with yummy bread. Sooo good! Our server was...
March 2025

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Giaola Italian Kitchen

2668 Gateway Rd Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(858) 400-4555