The Venetian Restaurant

3663 Voltaire St, San Diego
(619) 223-8197

Recent Reviews Order Online Reserve

Customers' Favorites

Caesar Large Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Combination Pizza with Pepperoni Sausage and Mushroom
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato with Pesto
Spaghetti w Meat or Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti w Meat Sauce Large
Happy Hour Florentine Pizza
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Pepperoni Pizza
Veal Parmigiana

Menu

Starters
Steamed Clams
Olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon, chili flakes, parsley, basil, and tomatoes.
Mediterranean Scallops
We start with caramelized scallops, butter, olive oil, tomatoes, basil, parsley and lemon juice, topped with Parmesan Cheese, and bread crumbs.
Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomatoes
Large slices of tomato, topped with fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of pesto.
Bruschetta & Prosciutto
Fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and parsley on top of a fresh baked crouton with prosciutto.
Calamari Fritti
Fried and served with house-made ranch dressing and cocktail sauce.
Calamari Strips
Fried and served with house-made ranch dressing and cocktail sauce.
Salume Platter
Served with Italian hard salami, capicola, marinated Celgene mozzarella, aged provolone, poached garlic, Italian marinated olives, pepperoncini, roasted tomato, and fresh bread.
Fried Zucchini
Zucchini sliced thin and fried. Served with marinara and ranch dressing.
Cheese Bread
Our garlic bread with Jack and mozzarella cheese, baked and sprinkled with Romano.

Salads & Soups
Antipasto Salad - Large
Romaine and spring lettuces, genoa salami, provolone cheese, pepperoni, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes with our own Italian dressing.
Antipasto Salad - Small
Romaine and spring lettuces, genoa salami, provolone cheese, pepperoni, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes with our own Italian dressing.
Caesar Salad - Large
Our own dressing made daily with the finest ingredients. Add grilled chicken and lightly breaded shrimp for an additional charge.
Caesar Salad - Small
Our own dressing made daily with the finest ingredients. Add grilled chicken and lightly breaded shrimp for an additional charge.
Garden Salad - Small
Spring mix and romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber, pear tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad - Large
Grilled chicken, spring lettuces, cucumber, Kalamata olives, pear tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized pecans, and garlic, with balsamic basil vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad - Small
Grilled chicken, spring lettuces, cucumber, Kalamata olives, pear tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized pecans, and garlic, with balsamic basil vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad
Smoked bacon, sauteed mushrooms, hard boiled egg, pear tomatoes, crispy onion with Dijon vinaigrette.
Minestrone Soup - Bowl
A traditional recipe from our family. Served for over 40 years, and made fresh daily!
Garden Salad - Large
Spring mix and romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber, pear tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons.

Signature Pizzas
The Florentine Pizza
Alfredo sauce with roasted garlic, ricotta cheese and fresh spinach, topped with Parmesan and our own blend of cheeses.
The Giulia Pizza
Pesto, sliced tomatoes and feta cheese.
The Genovese Pizza
Pesto, roasted garlic, caramelized scallops, prosciutto, pine nuts, and our blend of cheeses.
The Sicilian Pizza
Using our famous blend of pizza sauce and cheese, we add spicy Italian sausage, tomato, onion, bits of anchovy and oregano. Baked light with all items on top.

Traditional Pizzas
The Combination Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.
The Vegetarian Pizza
Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and olives.
The Works Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions.
Cheese Pizza
1 Item Pizza
2 Item Pizza

Venetian Classics
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal, smothered in our meat sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked.
Veal Marsala
Breaded veal, sautéed in butter, with fresh herbs, button mushrooms, garlic, Chardonnay and marsala.
Veal Cacciatore
Our version of a hearty Italian stew. Breaded veal in a rich marinara sauce, with sautéed mushrooms, and bell peppers.
Veal Piccata
Breaded veal, sautéed in butter, lemon, capers, Italian parsley and a dash of Chardonnay.
Veal Milanese
Breaded veal, quickly fried in extra virgin olive oil.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant sliced thin and breaded, fried and smothered in marinara sauce, then baked with our blend of cheeses.
Eggplant Milanese
Eggplant, sliced thin, breaded and fried then topped with fresh basil.
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless breast of chicken breaded and fried, smothered in our meat sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese and baked.
Chicken Marsala
Boneless breast of chicken, breaded and fried, then sautéed with fresh herbs, button mushrooms, garlic, Chardonnay and marsala.
Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless breast of chicken, breaded and fried. Prepared in the same manner as our veal cacciatore dish.
Chicken Piccata
Boneless breast of chicken, breaded and fried. Sauteed in butter, lemon, capers and fresh Italian parsley.
Calamari Piccata
Breaded calamari, sauteed in butter, lemon, capers, Italian parsley and a dash of Chardonnay.
Calamari Parmigiana
Breaded calamari, smothered in marinara sauce and topped with our blend of cheeses.
Calamari Milanese
Breaded squid steaks prepared with our special seasonings.

Linguini & Seafood
Seafood Pasta
Whole clams, shrimp, scallops and calamari, sauteed in olive oil and garlic, with marinara sauce, fresh parsley, and basil.
Shrimp Scampi
Butterflied shrimp, dusted on one side with flour and bread crumbs then seared in olive oil. The shrimp is then added to a broth of garlic, diced tomato, butter, lemon, and fresh herbs.
Scampi Diavolo
Shrimp sautéed with chili flakes, tabasco, our marinara sauce, fresh parsley, and basil with a dash of wine.
Scallops Arrabiata
Caramelized scallops, garlic, olive oil, crushed chili flakes, a dash of tabasco, our marinara sauce, fresh parsley, and basil.
Shrimp Puttanesca
Butterflied shrimp, dusted with flour and bread crumbs. Tossed with Kalamata olives, capers, roasted tomatoes, pancetta, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes and a dash of marinara.
Linguini with White Clams
Whole and minced clams, butter, garlic, diced tomato, lemon, olive oil, and a dash of wine. White broth, red sauce or cream sauce.
Linguini with Clams & Scallops
We start with caramelized scallops, whole, and minced clams and can be made with your choice of white broth, red sauce, or cream sauce.

Classic Pastas
Lasagna
Large ribbon noodles layered with ricotta cheese, our meatballs, Jack and mozzarella cheeses. Smothered with meat sauce and baked.
Pasta Farfalle
Bowtie pasta with prosciutto, peas, diced tomato and mushrooms, in a rosé cream garlic basil sauce.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
The classic creation ribbon noodles in butter, cream and romano cheese sauce with grilled chicken.
Fettuccine Alfredo
The classic creation ribbon noodles in butter, cream and romano cheese sauce.
Pesto Pasta
Our traditional pesto made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, basil, Pecorino Romano cheese. Served with linguini. Add sides for an additional charge.
Ravioli Parmigiana
Baked ravioli, choice of meat or cheese smothered in marinara or meat sauces. Topped with mozzarella and baked.
Penne Scappa Via
Penne pasta, smothered in meat sauce, topped with Jack and mozzarella cheeses and baked.
Pasta Aglio Olio - Small
Imported spaghetti with a blend of fresh garlic, virgin olive oil, basil, roasted tomato and parsley with a dash of our marinara sauce.
Pasta Aglio Olio - Large
Imported spaghetti with a blend of fresh garlic, virgin olive oil, basil, roasted tomato and parsley with a dash of our marinara sauce.

Old Style Pastas
Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Narrow tube shaped pasta.
Penne pasta with Marinara Sauce
Tomato sauce.
Large Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Large Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Tomato sauce.
Large Spaghetti with Mushrooms Marinara
Long thing pasta.
Large Spaghetti with mushroom Meat Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Small Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Small Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Tomato sauce.

Dessert
Tiramisu

Sides
Side 2 meatballs
2 homemade meatballs with meat sauce
Side 2 Sausage
Side 2 Italian sausage links in meat sauce

Wine
Chardonnay - House
750 ML
Cabernet - House
750 ML
Pinot Grigio - House
750 ML
Chianti - House
750 ML
Moscato - House
750 ML
Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford 750 ML
Rosé
Attimo Rosato 750 ML

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: google
Photo credit: google
+68 photos
Photo credit: google
+67 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

A Consistently Excellent Dining Experience From start to finish, every visit to The Venetian is a pleasure. The quality of both the food and the service is consistently outstanding. The kitchen clearly prioritizes fresh ingredients and creative preparation, resulting in dishes that are both delicious and beautifully presented. Beyond the impressive food, the attentive and professional service elevates the entire experience. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely dedicated...
November 2025
Love this restaurant - the location, the old school Italian feel of it, but especially the food. We had our family of five and split and anti-pasta salad, two pastas and a pizza and had lots left over to take home. Just a great place to relax and enjoy an outstanding meal.
November 2025
Had my birthday dinner there with my BF. First timer also. The calamari was the best I have ever eaten anywhere. I ordered a pizza based on previous reviews and was blown away. It was delicious. My BF had the chicken picatta which was just as amazing. Will definitely be planning another visit since there were other dishes I really want to try.
August 2025

More Reviews

You May Also Like

European Cake Gallery - 3661 Voltaire St
Bakery, Cupcakes
Kakawa Coffee - 3655 Voltaire St
Coffee Shops, Coffee & Tea, Coffee, Pet Friendly
Tea’s Moment - Boba Point Loma 瞬間 - 2180 Chatsworth Blvd UNIT B
Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafe

The Venetian Restaurant

3663 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-8197