Antica Trattoria

Appetizers

Fresh Homemade Bread

First basket is complimentary Herb-infused EVOO, balsamic vinegar
$4.00
Cavoletti

Crispy brussel sprouts, pancetta, shaved Parmigiano, balsamic glaze
$15.00
Arancini

Sicilian crispy rice balls filled with meat sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano, Served with tomato sauce
$17.00
Burrata

Heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, artichoke, roasted bell pepper pesto
$18.00
Mussels

Garlic, onion, Italian sausage, fresh fennel, tomato butter and herb broth
$20.00
Polpettine

Nonna's braised meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, Mediterranean olives, whipped ricotta
$17.00
Frittura Mista

Calamari, shrimp, artichoke, creamy garlic sauce (Calamari Only $20)
$24.00
Bruschetta

Grilled homemade bread, yellow & red grape tomato, garlic, basil, goat cheese, roasted eggplant, EVOO
$16.00

Salads

Insalata Cesare

Classic Caesar salad with Parmigiano, homemade Caesar dressing, homemade croutons
$12.00
Insalata Chiara Isabella

Wild arugula, Gorgonzola dolce, baby heirloom tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
$13.00
Insalata Venere

Organic spring mix, poached pears, goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, house vinaigrette
$13.00
Insalata Antica

Organic spinach, local avocado, hearts of palm, shaved Parmigiano, balsamic vinaigrette
$13.00

Main Course

Risotto

Carnaroli risotto, hearty tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, crema, pesto
$29.00
Linguine

Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, fresh herbs, garlic, tomato sauce
$32.00
Tortelloni

Homemade spinach and ricotta tortelloni, wild mushrooms, sauce made with tomato, herbs and Marsala wine
$29.00
Lasagna

Baked pasta sheets, meat sauce, bechamel, Parmigiano, mozzarella cheese
$25.00
Fettuccine Carbonara

Crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, egg yolk, black pepper
$28.00
Penne

Italian sausage, crispy brussel sprouts, EVOO, garlic, baby heirloom tomato confit
$26.00
Gnocchi

Homemade pesto, baby heirloom tomato confit, burrata
$26.00
Pappardelle

Rich tomato sauce, homemade crumbled Italian sausage, meatballs, braised and diced short ribs
$30.00
Ravioli Di Zucca

Homemade butternut squash ravioli, butter, sage, pistachio crumble
$29.00
Stinco DAgnello

Australian lamb shank slowly braised, red wine, root vegetables, Parmigiano risotto
$38.00
Brasato

Braised, all natural angus boneless short ribs, Cabernet Sauvignon, fresh herbs, mashed potatoes, vegetables
$37.00
Saltimbocca

Veal scaloppini, prosciutto, sage, brown butter, white wine, mashed potatoes and vegetables
$36.00
Salmone

Pistachio-crusted wild salmon, Prosecco orange sauce, spinach risotto
$33.00
Calamari E Gamberi

Tender calamari steak, shrimp, garlic, capers, brown butter lemon sauce
$32.00
Cioppino Livornese

Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, Chef's choice of fish, garlic, olives, capers, tomato and herb broth
$36.00
Vitello

Veal prepared: Marsala, Piccata or Parmigiana style
$36.00
Pollo

Chicken breast prepared: Marsala, Piccata or Parmigiana style
$27.00
Parmigiana di Melenzane

Sicilian style eggplant, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil
$26.00

C R A F T C O C K T A I L S

Piña Coladas

Pineapple, strawberry or mango, house rum
$14.00
Margaritas

Pineapple, strawberry or mango, house tequila
$14.00
Mojitos

Lime, strawberry or mango, house rum, fresh mint
$14.00
Moscow Mule

Ginger beer, lime juice, house gin, bitter
$14.00
Chiara Sprits

St. Germain, fresh mint, lemon juice, Prosecco
$17.00
Whiskey Smash

Four Roses bourbon, lemon, mint, simple syrup
$17.00
The Vaccine

Campari, Jack Daniels, sweet vermouth
$17.00
Wild Boy

400 Conejos mezcal, Grand Marnier, Aperol, lime juice and agave soda
$17.00
Mexican Wave

Jalapeño infused cucumber tequila, lime juice, mango puree, Tajin
$17.00
Adults Berry Lemonade

Kettle One vodka, Absolut hibiscus, limoncello, mix berry
$17.00
Italian Mojito

Aperol, rum, mint, lime, cane sugars, soda water
$17.00
Paper Airplane

Jameson whiskey, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice
$17.00

S P A R K L I N G

Lambrusco "Sweet Red", Riunite, split, Emilia Romagna
$11.00
Prosecco DOC, Lunetta, split, Veneto
$14.00
Prosecco DOC, Borgoluce "Lampo", Veneto
$45.00
Champagne Veuve Clicquout, France
$120.00
Champagne NOMINE'-RENARD, France
$100.00

W H I T E W I N E S

House Pinot Grigio, Italia
$12.00
Moscato (Moscato), Sicilia
$12.00
Rosé, Feudo Maccari, Sicilia
$12.00
Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington
$12.00
Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli
$45.00
Gavi, Paoloa Sordo '21, Piemonte
$14.00
Vermentino, Perolla, Toscana
$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Archetype, New Zealand
$13.00
Chardonnay, Carmenet "Reserve", Sonoma
$14.00
Chardonnay, Feudi Branciforti '18, Sicilia
$14.00
Chardonnay, Stags Leap '19, Napa Valley
$60.00

I T A L I A N R E D

House Montepulciano D'Abbruzzo
$12.00
House Sangiovese G12 Italy
$38.00
House Chianti Toscana, Toscana
$12.00
Chianti Classico, San Felice '19, Toscana
$15.00
Chianti Classico Reserva, ll Grigio '18 Toscana
$65.00
Primitivo I MURI 20 Puglia
$14.00
Barbera D' Asti Tenute Carrara '19 Piemonte
$14.00
Nero d'Avola, Branciforti '20 Sicilia
$14.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva Carrara, 17 Toscana
$60.00
Barbaresco 'Araldica 19 , Piemonte
$70.00
House Super Tuscan Toscana
$13.00
Super Tuscan '19, Vigorello "San Felice", Toscana
$95.00
Super Tuscan Zingari Toscana 18'
$58.00
Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 19 Santi, Veneto
$90.00
Brunello Di Montalcino 17 Campo Giovanni,Toscana
$135.00
Syrah Feudi Branciforti, 18 Sicilia
$40.00
Barolo Araldica 15 Piemonte
$94.00

r e d w i n e s

House Merlot, CA
$12.00
House Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
$12.00
House Pinot Noir, CA
$12.00
Syrah, Klinker Brick '18, Lod
$46.00
Merlot, Carment Reserve '21, California
$14.00
Merlot Duckhorn '20, Napa Valley
$79.00
Cabernet Sauvignon '20, Heavy Weight, Lodi
$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak '18, Alexander Valley
$180.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope '22, Paso Robles, CA
$92.00
Cabernet Sauvignon DAOU '20, Paso Robles
$60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Montelena '19, Napa Valley
$138.00
Red Blend The Fableist '22, Paso Robles
$14.00
Red Blend DAOU "The Pessimist" '21, Paso Robles, CA
$60.00
Pinot Noir 'Laurier '18, Sonoma
$15.00
Pinot Noir Twomey '21, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
$130.00
Malbec Finca el Origen, '21 Valle Uco, Argentina
$13.00
Malbec Opaque '19, Paso Robles
$53.00
Zinfandel Opaque '18, Paso Robles, California
$52.00
Old Vine Zinfandel '21, Bearitage, Lodi
$14.00

D e s s e r t w i n e s

Passito L'Ecru' Firriato Sicily
$15.00
Taylor Fladgate 10 Years Old Tawny
$15.00
Bin 27 Reserve Port Fonseca
$15.00

B E E R S & C I D E R

Stone Delicious IPA 7.0%, San Diego
$9.00
Stella Artois Cider Apple 4.5%
$6.00
The Pugilist -dry Irish Stout 4.5%, San Diego
$9.00
The Pupil Societe IPA 7.5%, San Diego
$9.00
Stone Hazy IPA 6.7%, San Diego
$9.00
Peroni Lager 4.7%, Italy
$9.00
Mother Earth Tierra Madre Lager 4.5%, San Diego
$9.00
Society The Harlot Blond Ale 5.7%, San Diego
$9.00
Stone Pale Ale 6%, San Diego
$9.00
Modern time Pilsner 4.8%, San Diego
$9.00
Heineken 00 alcohol, Holland
$7.00

Tina M.

★★★★★

Jul 28, 2024

Wonderful. Definitely returning for the lasagne and the spinach risotto with salmon. Both were incredible!My only minor quibble was that the gnocchi was a tad dense but that's pretty much it!

Maurice A.

★★★★★

Jun 29, 2024

Made a reservation for four on a Friday evening and thank goodness I did because tables were filled up. Sat right away, service friendly and attentive. Food came a good pace. Good selection of mixed cocktails and wine selections. Had the lamb shank and came w/risotto. It was so delicious. It was a huge portion and actually tasted even better the next day. Had a taste of the cioppino. Very delicious.

Megan D.

★★★★★

Jun 15, 2024

Wow, just wow. You have to give this restaurant a try!! What a gem in La Mesa. Italian food is one of my favorite types of food and my bar is high. This is probably one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to (outside of Italy of course ;)). The interior is gorgeous, incredible ambiance. So much character, passion, and thought went into the decor. The service was also incredible. From being greeted to our waiter to even the staff that refills water and would constantly check in on us to see if we needed extra bread or Parmesan. Probably some of the most attentive staff I've been around. Lastly and most importantly the FOOOD. Yummmm!! We've been here twice in 3 weeks. The butternut squash ravioli is delicious. Not something I would typically order either. The meatballs were incredible, flavorful and moist. I've also had the penne, so much yummy, creamy flavor. My husband has gotten the chicken parm which he loved and also the chicken Marsala which I'd say he liked. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu!! PS wine list is great and sangria is delish!

Meralina M.

★★★☆☆

Mar 15, 2024

The service here was great the staff is amazing. There is ample parking in the parking lot. The gnocchi was out of this world, the sauce was amazing and the gnocchi were perfectly pillowy. My friend got the penne with cream sauce and said it was really great, basic, but great! I got the Marsala with pollo. I think the Marsala sauce was too watery and overall it just lacked flavor. I also wish the menu had said whether it was served with mashed potatoes or some type of pasta. Unfortunately our complimentary bread was definitely under baked it was a bit raw in the middle still. But we all agreed we would still go back because the staff was so nice and some of the dishes are truly great! And they made one of the best lemon drops I've ever had!

Ellie R.

★★★★★

Jul 28, 2024

I loved my experience at Antica Trattoria! From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and sat at a beautiful table. Our server (I believe her name was Heather) was informative, kind, and very attentive!! The service was outstanding from everyone! I'm also so grateful I was able to order off menu as I was really craving some meatballs. They were absolutely delicious. Every dish my partner and I had were amazing. You definitely have to get the mussels and Brussels sprouts to start off. The pasta was incredible, like the best I've ever had. I can't wait to visit again.

Taylor C.

★★★★☆

Mar 18, 2024

Came for restaurant week but will be back! Not sure if it's always packed or if it was busier because of restaurant week; luckily we made a reservation. I wish I remembered our servers name because she was great. She was calm, welcoming and attentive through the chaos. The drinks were good, the arancini and tortelloni was really good and the Torta alle Mandorle con Crema was really really good. I was so focused on digging in, I forgot to take photos. There are a lot of dishes on the menu that I need to go back and try.

Adriana A.

★★★★★

Feb 17, 2024

What a beautiful restaurant located in La Mesa. I had the honor of trying them for my first time on Valentine's Day where they offered a prix fixe menu. We started off with a drink while we waited for our table and the bartenders were a joy! We sipped on their watermelon mojitos that were delicious! From the moment we were sat, the service was incredible. The indoor and outdoor area was full and yet we still felt very attended for. For appetizers we ordered the bruschetta and crab cake. Please do not miss out on their bruschetta if you are a lover of sweet and savory! The Gorgonzola and strawberry chutney paired so well together. Now for the entrees, we ordered the branzino and the brasatoFor the branzino, the citrus SAUCE was everything. The plate came with mashed potatoes which really allowed the sea bass to shine. Would absolutely order again Now the brasato was one of the best short rib I've ever had. The meat was tender and just melted in your mouth. We couldn't stop raving about this plate I'm so impressed with not only their food but their incredible service. A must try in San Diego

Thuy N.

★★★★★

May 13, 2024

Our favorites:Fresh Homemade BreadLinguineCalamari E GamberiGreat service Easy parking Cute interior We've been coming here for a long time. I'm surprised I've never written a review for this restaurant. Highly recommend :) one of the best in San Diego!

Alisa K.

★★★★★

Jun 29, 2024

Probably the best lasagna I've ever had in my life. Beautiful little spot with a good atmosphere, classy but not snooty. Will definitely the back soon!

Mike S.

★★★★★

Nov 30, 2023

THE ABSOLUTE BEST ITALIAN FOOD!AUTHENTIC? OH YES! The freshest and most flavorful dishes I've experienced since visiting Italy. The owner designs the menu and everything is made to absolute perfection! There's a reason this place is packed every night. COCKTAILS, GALORE! Awesome cocktails and craft beers - I attached a picture of the drink menu! THE VIBESO nice! First date, anniversary, dinner with friends. This place is perfect for all of it. Not stuffy at all - fun vibe. Servers are knowledgeable and quick! GET IN THERE!

Antica Trattoria

Menu

Chef Special

Chef Special

Appetizers

Fresh Homemade Bread

Cavoletti

Arancini

Burrata

Mussels

Polpettine

Frittura Mista

Bruschetta

Salads

Insalata Cesare

Insalata Chiara Isabella

Insalata Venere

Insalata Antica

Main Course

Risotto

Linguine

Tortelloni

Lasagna

Fettuccine Carbonara

Penne

Gnocchi

Pappardelle

Ravioli Di Zucca

Stinco DAgnello

Brasato

Saltimbocca

Salmone

Calamari E Gamberi

Cioppino Livornese

Vitello

Pollo

Parmigiana di Melenzane

C l a s s i c C o c k t a i l

NEGRONI - APEROL SPRITZ - OLD FASHION - MANHATTAN - COSMO - LEMON DROP - ESPRESSO MARTINI

C R A F T C O C K T A I L S

Piña Coladas

Margaritas

Mojitos

Moscow Mule

Chiara Sprits

Whiskey Smash

The Vaccine

Wild Boy

Mexican Wave

Adults Berry Lemonade

Italian Mojito

Paper Airplane

S P A R K L I N G

Lambrusco "Sweet Red", Riunite, split, Emilia Romagna

Prosecco DOC, Lunetta, split, Veneto

Prosecco DOC, Borgoluce "Lampo", Veneto

Champagne Veuve Clicquout, France

Champagne NOMINE'-RENARD, France

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W H I T E W I N E S

House Pinot Grigio, Italia

Moscato (Moscato), Sicilia

Rosé, Feudo Maccari, Sicilia

Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington

Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli

Gavi, Paoloa Sordo '21, Piemonte

Vermentino, Perolla, Toscana

Sauvignon Blanc, Archetype, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Carmenet "Reserve", Sonoma

Chardonnay, Feudi Branciforti '18, Sicilia

Chardonnay, Stags Leap '19, Napa Valley

I T A L I A N R E D

House Montepulciano D'Abbruzzo

House Sangiovese G12 Italy

House Chianti Toscana, Toscana

Chianti Classico, San Felice '19, Toscana

Chianti Classico Reserva, ll Grigio '18 Toscana

Primitivo I MURI 20 Puglia

Barbera D' Asti Tenute Carrara '19 Piemonte