Strings Italian Cafe

4104 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael
(916) 418-4709

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Customers' Favorites

Shrimp Paella with Brown Rice and Turmeric
Vegetable Bolognese Sauce over Pasta
Balsamic Chicken Parmesan Combo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Tortellini Alla Panna
Portofino Cioppino
Baked Lasagna Duo
Artichoke Ravioli
Eggplant Parmesan
Salmon Nicolette

Menu

Antipasti (Appetizers)
Fried Ravioli
Fried breaded meat ravioli's topped with parmesan cheese and served with a spicy creamy tomato sauce.
Bruschetta
Gorgonzola & garlic toast served with tomato and pesto bruschetta relish topped with parmesan cheese.
Scampi Antipasti
Garlic Butter-seared shrimp, white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, topped with a lemon twist.
Fried Garlic Zucchini
Fried breaded zucchini, topped with minced garlic, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
Spinach Pepperoni Artichoke Dip
Spinach, pepperoni, and chopped artichoke hearts, with a creamy house Alfredo cheese sauce. Paired with fresh house bread slices.

Soup and Salad
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, 3oz Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, topped with a lemon twist.
Soup & Salad
Choice of hearty vegetable minestrone or Seafood Bisque and a Choice of a House salad or Caeser salad upgrade.
Caribbean chicken Salad
Seasoned grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, garlic cucumber dressing, garnished with strawberries, mandarin oranges, and walnuts.
Soup of The Day
12 oz Choice of today's soup selections.
Cafe Salad
Garden lettuce topped with tomatoes, onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, and croutons with a 3oz cup of our House Dressing on the side.
Side Salad
Garden lettuce topped with tomatoes, onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, and croutons with a 2oz cup of our House Dressing on the side.
Extra Dressing
3oz cup of your choice of dressing

Lighter Entrees
Angel Hair Formaggio
Angel hair pasta tossed in brown butter with mushrooms, broccoli, and artichoke hearts. Topped with choice of cheese.
De La Casa
Penne pasta tossed in extra virgin olive oil with zucchini, garlic, red chili flakes, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and fresh tomatoes. Topped with Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheese.
Lemon Spaghetti & Shrimp
Spaghetti noodles tossed in creamy lemon zest sauce with tomatoes, basil, and red chili flakes. Topped with parmesan cheese.

Lasagnas
Lasagna & Tortellini Combo
Baked meat and cheese lasagna and tortellini alla panna.
Pastry Lasagna
Our savory meat & cheese lasagna baked inside a buttery puff pastry shell. Served with meat sauce and alfredo sauce.
Meat Lasagna
Lasagna pasta layered with ricotta cheese, Italian cheeses, ground beef, ground sausage, olives, chopped peppers, and topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.

Create Your Own
Spaghetti And Meatballs
Classic Spaghetti pasta with bolognese sauce topped with two meatballs.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Fettuccine pasta with alfredo sauce topped with diced chicken breast.
Create Your Own

Pasta Fresca
Eggplant Parmesan
Fried eggplants topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
Artichoke Ravioli
Artichoke raviolis stuffed with chunks of artichoke lightly blended with fresh Ricotta cheese, and spices. Topped with marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese
Eggplant Scallopini
Fried eggplant topped with sauteed mushrooms with marinara and marsala wine sauce. Paired with a side of Penne Alfredo.
Tortellini Alla Panna
Meat tortellini with cream, garlic, and Italian cheeses, smoked ham, and Marsala wine.
Pasta Puttanesca
Penne pasta tossed in oil with basil, garlic, red chili flakes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, capers, pesto, and grilled chicken breast.
Meat Ravioli
Meat and cheese raviolis topped with meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
Fettuccine Milano
Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with gorgonzola cheese.

Frutti Di Mare
Salmon Balsamic
Roasted salmon topped with marsala, pesto, balsamic sauce and served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy garlic seafood sauce with seared shrimp and scallops.
Roasted Salmon
Zucchini ribbons tossed with onions, garlic, roma tomatoes, pesto, and gremolata and topped with a seared salmon.
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic butter-seared shrimp with white wine, garlic, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and capers. Topped with a lemon twist. (NO PASTA INCLUDED)
Salmon Nicolette
Seared Salmon topped with a lemon caper cream sauce. Paired with mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
Portabella Ravioli
Portabella ravioli's simmered in a zesty sun-dried tomato sauce. Topped with shrimp and fresh asparagus.

Carne
Pork Gorgonzola
Pan-seared medallions of pork tenderloin topped with a creamy gorgonzola peppercorn sauce. Paired with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Chicken Picatta
Pan-seared chicken breast topped with a lemon caper wine sauce. Paired with spaghetti marinara and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Parmesan
A breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
Peach Glazed pork
Pan-seared medallions of pork tenderloin topped with sliced peaches in a spicy apricot glaze. Paired with mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Marsala
Pan-seared chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, and topped with a creamy marsala alfredo sauce. Paired with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Chicken Lombardy
Pan-seared chicken breast with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and topped with a creamy marsala alfredo sauce. Paired with a side of spaghetti marinara and broccoli.

The Oven
Meat Lovers Calzone
Stuffed sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, peppers, onions, marinara sauce, and Italian cheeses. Served with a side of extra marinara sauce.
Verdura Pizza
Garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, and red onions, mushrooms, olives, and zucchini. Topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.
Margherita Pizza
Garlic butter with fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes. Topped with fresh basil.
Italian Combo Pizza
Marinara sauce with Italian cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions. Topped with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
Cheese Pizza
Italian Cheese Pizza.
Pepperoni Pizza
Italian cheese and pepperoni pizza.

Strings Favorites
Pasta Siena
Penne pasta tossed with shrimp, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes in a spicy creamy basil sauce with a hint of curry. Topped with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
Baked Lasagna Duo
Meat and Cheese Lasagna and our spinach and pepperoni Alfredo pasta baked with Italian cheese.
Ravioli Cremora
Portabella raviolis in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Topped with sauteed fresh zucchini ribbons and parmesan cheese.
Pasta Verde
Spaghetti pasta tossed with shrimp and sausage in a spicy creamy basil sauce with a hint of curry. Topped with parmesan cheese.
Strings Meatloaf
Seasoned with horseradish, Worcestershire and sharp cheddar cheese then baked in a zesty tomato glaze. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Frutti Di Mare
Spaghetti pasta tossed in a red zesty seafood sauce with mussels, shrimp, and scallops.
Portofino Cioppino
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, and white fish served in a zesty Cioppino sauce. Served with garlic toast.
Chicken Sorrentina
A marinated chicken breast simmered in a sun-dried tomato sauce with pesto and topped with asparagus. Served with a side of artichoke raviolis.
Caprese Lasagna Rolls
Lasagna Pasta, four cheese blend, balsamic reduction, tomato and basil pesto relish.
Bruschetta Chicken
Angel hair pasta tossed in garlic butter. Topped with a breaded chicken breast with alfredo sauce, gorgonzola cheese and topped with tomato relish, basil, and parmesan
Zoodles
Fresh zucchini ribbons sauteed with onion, garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and capers. Topped with fresh basil.

Strings Secret Menu
Pomodoro Fresca
Spaghetti tossed with tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, italian parsley, red chili flakes, and topped with parmesan cheese.
Meatball Sandwich
Savory strings meatballs in marinara sauce, served in a toasted garlic butter sub roll, topped with melted cheese, sautéed peppers, and onions. Paired with a side of french fries.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken covered in pesto topped with fresh romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes served on a toasted roll baked with garlic butter and italian cheeses. Paired with a side of french fries.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara & baked with italian cheeses served on a toasted roll baked with garlic butter & Italian cheeses. Paired with a side of fries.

Kid's Menu
Sauce & Toss
Pick a pasta and your choice of sauce
K/Pepperoni Pizza
Mac & Cheese
Side Fries
K/Cheese Pizza

Family Meals
Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Meal
House made meatballs on top of spaghetti with Meat or Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Pasta Alfredo Family Meal
Classic penne pasta with alfredo sauce topped with diced chicken breast.
Pasta Fornotino Family Meal
Penne Pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce with spinach and pepperoni and baked with Italian cheese.
Meat Lasagna Family Meal
Lasagna pasta layered with ricotta cheese, Italian cheeses, ground beef, ground sausage, olives, chopped peppers, and topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.

Soft & Specialty Drinks
Soda
16oz drink of choice
Italian Soda
A fusion of sprite, soda water, ice, your choice of flavored syrup and cream gives the drink a soothing, smooth, sparkly and sweet taste.

Dessert Menu
Tiramisu
Sponge cake dipped in a decadent espresso liqueur, topped with rich and creamy mascarpone cheese, and dusted with a semi-sweet cocoa powder.
New York Style Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust . You can purchase a raspberry sauce with this cheesecake.
Lemon Italian Cream Cake
A rich combination of Sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and Italian mascarpone topped with European white chocolate curls.
Half Brownie Lasagna
Vanilla ice cream between two HALF layers of chocolate brownies, topped with raspberry sauce whipped cream, chocolate sauce and walnuts.

Sides & Extras
Extra bread
4 pieces per order
Two Meatballs
Italian Sausage
Shrimp
Sauce
3oz cup of your choice of sauce.
Fresh Parmesan Cheese
1 oz cup of cheese
Chicken
Veggies
Salmon

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Recent Reviews

The service itself was great! Our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, and she never let my Diet Coke become empty. When I asked for a third loaf of bread, she didn’t look at me like I’m insane. (All the things I appreciate with my server!)

However… The Alfredo sauce didn’t taste homemade or fresh and left something to be desired, and the lasagna just didn’t taste right. It was bitter and confusing. It could have been an off night, but it turned...
November 2025
My wife has been coming here for years and I finally took the time to come to breakfast. Breakfast was amazing. I had the breakfast sandwich and it appeared and tasted like something my grandma would make me on a Sunday. Which is lost the current restaurant world of processed foods. I am excited to try other breakfast items. The server let us know that on Tuesdays they have a date night special. So my wife and I came back for date night and it did not disappoint. The salad, dinner,...
November 2025
Used to eat at Strings long ago and then they were gone (I thought). Imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when I found a lone 'Strings' just off of Manzanita @Cypress. I had to drop in and see how it was.
I am very happy to report a very positive experience. The food and service were very good. The classic Italian recipes that are well prepared and very tasty.
This place should be busier - very good food and it's even open for breakfast.
October 2025

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Strings Italian Cafe

4104 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 418-4709