Parma Cucina Italiana

3850 Fifth Ave, San Diego
(619) 543-0049

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Tortellini Panna E Prosciutto
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Linguine Pesto E Gamberi
Linguine Alle Vongole
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Fagottini Al Tartufo
House Made Lasagna
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
Caprese Di Burrata
Tagliata Di Polpo

Menu

Featured items
Lasagna
traditional lasagna with béchamel and homemade meat sauce
Pappardelle Brasato
pappardelle past in a braised beef, porcini mushroom, and red wine sauce
Tiramisu
creamy mascarpone cheese, Italian soft cookies dipped in espresso coffee and sprinkled with cocoa powder
Pollo alla Parma
Parmigiana style chicken breast with melted mozzarella cheese, bail, garlic tomato sauce
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
egg noodle pasta with homemade meat ragù
Caprese di Burrata
Burrata cheese, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
potato dumpling with 4 cheeses in a cream sauce
Gnocchi Pasticciati
potato dumplings with meat sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
penne pasta with homemade tomato spicy sauce
Penne al Salmone
penne pasta with smoked salmon Italian parsley and cream sauce
Ravioli in Rosa
spinach and ricotta ravioli in a pink tomato sauce
Cannoli Siciliani
crispy shell filled with creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chip, garnish with candied fruit
Fagottini al Tartufo
candy-shaped pasta filled with ricotta in truffle and porcini mushroom sauce
Pollo Capperi
Lightly breaded chicken in a white wine, capers and lemon sauce
Linguine Frutti Mare
linguine pasta with clams, mussels, shrimp, octopus, in a white wine sauce
Linguine Pesto e Gamberi
linguine with Parma basil pesto sauce and scampi shrimp
Penne Prosciutto Piselli
penne pasta with prosciutto, peas, and cream sauce
Burrata Fiore di Parma
Burrata cheese, prosciutto di Parma, arugula with a Balsamic glaze

Antipasti
Caprese di Burrata
Burrata cheese, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Burrata Fiore di Parma
Burrata cheese, prosciutto di Parma, arugula with a Balsamic glaze
Polenta Salsiccia
corn-meal polenta served with sausage ragu'
Salumi e Formaggi
mixed cured meats and cheese. Prosciutto from Parma, Salame and Mortadella with Italian Brie, Provolone and chunks of Parmigiano cheese
Caponata
three-color bell peppers, eggplants, and zucchini pan cooked with finely chopped onion and extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio di Salmone
Thin slices of Norwegian smoked salmon, with arugula and extra virgin olive oil and lemon vinaigrette
Insalata della Casa
mix greens, carrots and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing (good to share)
Tagliata di Polpo
Thin slices very tender octopus over arugula salad, and cherry tomatoes extra virgin olive oil and lemon vinaigrette
Lentil Soup
lentils and veggies
Small Salad
mixed greens with tomatoes and carrots

Primi Piatti
Pappardelle Brasato
pappardelle past in a braised beef, porcini mushroom, and red wine sauce
Fagottini al Tartufo
candy-shaped pasta filled with ricotta in truffle and porcini mushroom sauce
Lasagna
traditional lasagna with béchamel and homemade meat sauce
Penne Prosciutto Piselli
penne pasta with prosciutto, peas, and cream sauce
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
egg noodle pasta with homemade meat ragù
Linguine Pesto e Gamberi
linguine with Parma basil pesto sauce and scampi shrimp
Ravioli in Rosa
spinach and ricotta ravioli in a pink tomato sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
penne pasta with homemade tomato spicy sauce
Gnocchi Pasticciati
potato dumplings with meat sauce
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
potato dumpling with 4 cheeses in a cream sauce
Linguine Frutti Mare
linguine pasta with clams, mussels, shrimp, octopus, in a white wine sauce
Penne al Salmone
penne pasta with smoked salmon Italian parsley and cream sauce
Linguine Vongole
linguine pasta with clams with white wine garlic chopped tomato sauce
Tortellini Panna e Prosciutto
veal and pork tortellini with prosciutto in a white cream sauce
Linguine Pesto No Shrimp
linguine with Parma basil pesto sauce
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
potato dumpling with gorgonzola cream sauce
Penne alla Salsiccia
penne pasta with homemade pork salsiccia ragù sauce
Pomodoro Linguine
linguine with homemade marinara sauce topped with basil
Pasta primivera
pasta with vegetables and marinara sauce
Tagliatelle Scampi alla Diavola
egg noodle pasta with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce

Secondi Piatti
Pollo alla Parma
Parmigiana style chicken breast with melted mozzarella cheese, bail, garlic tomato sauce
Pollo Capperi
Lightly breaded chicken in a white wine, capers and lemon sauce
Brasato con Polenta
beef braised in hearty red wine sauce served with cornmeal polenta
Polpette Sugo
meatballs and tomato based pink sauce
Halibut
filet cooked mediterranean style in a olive, tomato, capers, white wine sauce

Contorni
Caponata
three-color bell peppers, eggplants, and zucchini pan cooked with finely chopped onion and extra virgin olive oil
Side Polpette
3 homemade meatballs in a tomato sauce
Small salad
mixed greens with tomato and carrots
side butter pasta
side of pasta with butter sauce
side pasta marinara
side of pasta with tomato sauce
side alfredo
side of cream sauce
side ragu
side of meat sauce
Puré di Patate
mashed potatoes
side marinara
side of tomato sauce
side pollo
side of chicken

Dolce
Tiramisu
creamy mascarpone cheese, Italian soft cookies dipped in espresso coffee and sprinkled with cocoa powder
Cannoli Siciliani
crispy shell filled with creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chip, garnish with candied fruit
Torta della Nonna
Shortcrust pastry cake filled with Italian creamy lemon custard topped with pine nuts
Gelato
Homemade authentic gelato
Profiteroles alla Nutella
mascarpone cream filled puffs covered in a smooth Nutella and chocolate cream sauce
Tartufo
a blend of homemade chocolate and hazelnut gelato with chocolate heart
Sorbetto al Limone
Fresh and light Italian lemon sorbet

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Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Aranciata
sparkling orange drink
Acqua San Pellegrino
sparkling water
Acqua panna
bottled tuscan spring water
Limonata
sparkling lemon drink
Sprite

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Recent Reviews

Do not even look any further. Just make a reservation and go to Parma Cucina. This is one of the most outstanding restaurants we've ever been to. The food is incredible, so authentic and the service is amazing. We will go again and again.
August 2025
Excellent food, with an extensive menu, favoring more Northern Italian fare. Try the octopus salad. The gnocchi and pasta bolognese were cooked to perfection. The tiramisu is some of the best in town. Our server Alfredo was attentive and friendly.
August 2025
I had the pleasure of being served by Barbara at Parma Restaurant and I honestly can’t speak highly enough of her. From the moment we were seated, Barbara was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive without being intrusive. She has that perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency that makes you feel genuinely welcome and well taken care of.

She knew the menu inside out, made excellent recommendations, and ensured everything was timed perfectly—from...
August 2025

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Parma Cucina Italiana

3850 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-0049