Pernicano's Family Ristorante

Appetizers

Pernicano's Sampler

Garlic cheese bread, mozzarella sticks, fried breaded zucchini and mushrooms.
$16.95
Fried Zucchini
$15.95
Fried Breaded Mushrooms
$15.95
Fried Breaded Mixed Vegetables

Zucchini, eggplant and button mushrooms.
$15.95
Sauteed Mushrooms in Butter, Garlic and Wine
$15.95
Cold Snack

Sliced salami, cheese, pepperoni, olives and garlic bread.
$15.95
Calamari
$16.95
Side Sausage (2)

Prepared fresh daily.
$7.00
Side Meatballs (2)

Prepared fresh daily.
$7.00
Mozzarella Sticks

Breaded and fried cheese sticks topped with marinara sauce.
$9.45
Steamed Vegetables
$7.95
Garlic Bread
$5.50
Garlic Cheese Bread
$7.50

Salads and Soups

Tossed Green Salad
$4.25
Antipasto Salad

Lettuce, tomato, cheese, salami, ham, pepperoni, olives, peppercini
$9.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
$9.95
Lettuce, Tomato and Onion Salad
$5.95
Tuna, Tomato and Onion Salad
$8.95
Sicilian Salad

Cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, onions, olive oil, vinegar and Italian seasoning.
$8.45
Minestrone Soup
$6.50
Chef's Special Soup

Chicken, noodles and vegetables.
$7.50

Pizza

1. 14" Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella.
$18.00
2. 14" Pepperoni Pizza
$19.50
3. 14" Sausage Pizza
$19.50
4. 14" Bell Pepper Pizza
$19.50
5. 14" Meatball Pizza
$19.50
6. 14" White Pizza

Fresh garlic, olive oil, cheese and sliced tomatoes.
$21.00
7. 14" Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza
$21.00
8. 14" Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
$21.00
9. 14" Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
$21.00
10. 14" Hawaiian Pizza

Canadian bacon and pineapple.
$21.00
11. 14" Chicken Breast and Bell Pepper Pizza
$21.00
12. 14" Works Pizza

Pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
$22.50
13. 14" BBQ Chicken Pizza
$22.50
14. 14" Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Chicken, Alfredo sauce and cheese.
$22.50
15. 14" Handlebar Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, onions and mushrooms.
$24.00
16. 14" Vegetarian Pizza

Mushrooms, onions, olives and bell pepper.
$24.00
17. 14" Combination Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, olives and bell peppers.
$27.00
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$22.50

Individual 10" Gourmet Pizzas and Calzones

1. Individual 10" Make Your Own Pizza
$14.75
1. Make Your Own Calzone
$14.75
2. Individual 10" Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella.
$14.75
2. Cheese Calzone

Mozzarella.
$14.75
3. Individual 10" Pepperoni Pizza
$15.75
3. Pepperoni Calzone
$15.75
4. Individual 10" Chicken Breast and Broccoli Pizza
$16.75
4. Chicken Breast and Broccoli Calzone
$16.75
5. Individual 10" White Pizza

Fresh garlic, sliced tomatoes and olive oil.
$16.75
5. White Calzone

Fresh garlic, sliced tomatoes and olive oil.
$16.75
6. Individual 10" Chicken Breast, Artichoke and Fresh Garlic Pizza
$17.75
6. Chicken Breast, Artichoke and Fresh Garlic Calzone
$17.75
7. Individual 10" Ricotta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Garlic Pizza
$17.75
7. Ricotta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Garlic Calzone
$17.75
8. Individual 10" BBQ Chicken Pizza
$17.75
8. BBQ Chicken Calzone
$17.75

Sandwiches

Meatball Sandwich
$10.95
Torpedo Sandwich

Served hot or cold.Ham, salami, mortadella, tomato, cheese, lettuce, Italian dressing
$10.95
Sausage Sandwich
$10.95
Tuna and Onion Sandwich
$10.95
Imported Ham Sandwich
$10.95
Salami Sandwich
$10.95
Capicolla Sandwich
$10.95
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
$11.95
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
$11.95
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
$11.95
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich
$11.95

1/2 Orders of Pasta

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$10.95
1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$10.95
1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Butter and Cheese

Includes roll with butter.
$10.95
1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

Includes roll with butter.
$10.95
1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$12.95
1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Chicken and Mushroom Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$13.95
1/2 Order of Ravioli

Your choice of cheese, meat or spinach. Includes roll with butter.
$10.95
1/2 Order of Linguini with White Clam Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$13.95
1/2 Order of Linguini with Red Clam Sauce

Includes roll with butter.
$13.95
1/2 Order of Fettuccini Alfredo

Includes roll with butter.
$13.95
1/2 Order of Fettuccini Primavera

Includes roll with butter.
$13.95
1/2 Order of Chicken Alfredo

Includes roll with butter.
$14.95
1/2 Order of Gluten-Free Penne

Your choice of meat or marinara sauce. Includes roll with butter.
$10.95

Full Orders of Pasta

Full Order of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Butter and Cheese

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$16.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Chicken and Mushroom Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with 2 Meatballs

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Linguini with White Clam Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Linguini with Red Clam Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Shells with Meat Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Rigatoni with Mushroom Sauce

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Rigatoni with Sausage

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$18.95
Full Order of Rigatoni with Meatballs

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$18.95
Full Order of Gluten-Free Penne

Your choice of meat or marinara sauce. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Fettuccine Alfredo

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$16.95
Full Order of Chicken Alfredo

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$19.95
Full Order of Fettuccine Primavera

Includes salad and roll with butter.
$17.95
Full Order of Lasagna Imbottia

Layers of noodles, meat and cheese. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$16.95
Full Order of Manicotti

Egg noodles stuffed with special ricotta cheese. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$14.95
Full Order of Ravioli

Your choice of cheese, meat or spinach. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$15.95
Half and Half Pasta

Your choice of 2 pastas. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$15.95
Full Order of Tortellini

Cheese or spinach. Includes salad and roll with butter.
$12.95

Seafood Specialties

Fresh Sea Bass

Breaded and fried sea bass with lemon and tartar sauce. Served with spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$18.95
Sea Bass Marinara

Breaded and fried sea bass topped with mushrooms and our own special marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$22.95
Sicilian Sea Bass

Fresh sea bass breaded, fried, then sauteed in fresh garlic. Served with spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$22.95
Breaded Shrimp Sicilian

Sauteed in butter and garlic. Served with manicotti, salad and a roll with butter.
$23.95
Shrimp Scampi Sicilian-Style

Baked in wine and garlic sauce. Served with manicotti, salad and a roll with butter.
$23.95
Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine

Baked in wine, butter and garlic sauce. Served on a bed of fettuccine Alfredo with salad and a roll with butter.
$25.95
Seafood Combo

Fresh sea bass and shrimp. Breaded, fried, then sauteed in fresh garlic. Served with spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$25.95

House Specialties

Chicken a la Baffi

1/2 a chicken that's baked and seasoned to perfection. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$19.95
Veal Parmigiana

Breaded veal cutlets that are fried, baked and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella sauce. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$23.95
Veal Marsala

Breaded veal cutlets that are fried, baked in the oven, then topped with mozzarella cheese and covered with our special Marsala sauce and fresh mushrooms. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$25.95
Chicken Parmigiana

Boneless breast of chicken that is breaded, fried, then baked and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$22.95
Chicken Marsala

Boneless breast of chicken that is fried, baked in oven, then topped with mozzarella cheese and covered with our special Marsala sauce and fresh mushrooms. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$24.95
Zucchini Parmigiana

Breaded and seasoned zucchini that is fried, baked and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$18.95
Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded and seasoned eggplant that is fried, baked and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$18.95
Chicken Francesa

Boneless breast of chicken that is fried, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese and covered with our special Francesa sauce and fresh mushrooms. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$24.95
California Chicken

Boneless breast of chicken that is fried, baked and topped with avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and our special sauce. Includes spaghetti, salad and a roll with butter.
$24.95
Lemon Chicken

Boneless breast of lemon chicken that is breaded, fried and served on a bed of fettuccini Alfredo. Includes salad and a roll with butter.
$24.95
Rosemary Grilled Chicken

Boneless and skinless chicken breast that is served with steamed vegetables. Includes salad and a roll with butter.
$17.95

Debby N.

★★★★★

Jun 23, 2024

We were a party of 4!Service with a smileDelicious fresh food, the pastas, sauces, seafood, lasagna, loved the Sautèd mushrooms save the sauce for everythingOld world roomy ambiance Great for large parties, Do yourself a favor & save room for the SpumoniBest ever! Thank you Pernicano's for 78 years of deliciousness thank you Gary for being a gracious host

Jason V.

★★★★☆

Mar 25, 2024

Pernicano's is one of those humble, family-owned joints that sticks around because of its welcoming, un-pretentious nature, both in its interior décor, and in the modest, just-like-Grandma-used-to-make quality of its cuisine. It's down-to-earth, warm, filling, and just what one needs on a cold, rainy day like the one we were treated to during our visit. It won't win any awards, but there is little to complain about; you know exactly what you were going to get the moment you opened those moustache-handled doors out front.This was the location my mother-in-law selected for a small family reunion of sorts, as my wife (and I) were in town for a few days, and there were a lot of people who wanted to meet up with us. What better place to reconvene with family than in a place that honors and cherishes family? A few pizzas and pastas to pass around between loved ones is special thing.Good food, good prices, good service, good company. Good all around.

Nando R.

★★★★★

Jul 27, 2024

Passing through town I wanted a good sandwich and found this place. What a great choice. My torpedo was delicious! The young ladies working there were very nice and professional. Will be back to try the pizza looks delicious!

Armando D.

★★★★☆

Dec 16, 2023

Food was good and hot! This is an older traditional pizza restaurant. Needs a renovation as the interior is pretty old and carpet was very dirty. Great customer service and good to see the pizza man throw the pizza up!

Becky P.

★★★★★

Dec 28, 2023

The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I've been wanting to come here for a long time now. My mom has told me stories of Pernicano's for as long as I can remember. Every time we would drive through Hillcrest, we would see the sign, but it was closed down. So two years ago when I saw that there was this location open in El Cajon, I knew I had to dine here. And I'm so super happy I did. They close relatively early, and we arrived before anyone was there...but sure enough, the dinner rush came on and the place was filling up quickly. I love the classic nostalgic vibe. It reminds me of a slower more intimate feeling, which I adore.

Jessie L.

★★★★★

Jan 23, 2024

Love Pernicano's, been eating here for many years. Love the weekly specials.Always gigantic portions as well. Prices are fair too!

Craig B.

★☆☆☆☆

Aug 11, 2024

Used 2 work 4 em too...got white 14'pizza...bla.overdone crispcake.barely anything added to reffer it pizza

Paul G.

★☆☆☆☆

Jul 28, 2024

Well I finally decided to try a local restaurant that everyone seems to have something to say about how good this place was back in the day and I passed this restaurant numerous times throughout the day as I'm running errands in my neighborhood. I'm a big supporter of local restaurants and mom and pops, especially. This one I cannot support and please don't waste your money your hard earned money. I would love to give them a great review but I can't. This place has been around El Cajon for years and I think the recipes as well as the establishment are made with meats and cheeses from that error, we ordered an antipasto salad and got sliced cheese and sliced meats that you could tell we're not fresh and did not get any salad dressing nor was there any in the bag. I should've Yelp them before but I wanted to try it because my wife's dad used to frequent this restaurant many years ago. He probably would be very disappointed today. The pizza we ordered was OK but for it being a Italian restaurant, you think the sauce would've had some flavor it did not sorry to say I rate this establishment because of the poor food, the poor quality and more important the poor tasting of products that we ordered a ONE. The hostess and waitresses were all polite and nice.

Micki M.

★☆☆☆☆

Jul 20, 2024

Ordered LG antipasto salad. Specifically asked if dressing on salad she replied YES. Got to our picnic NO DRESSING on the salad or in the bag. Called and she replied sorry I didn't prepare it. That was a big waste of money!

Suzanne C.

★★★★★

Jun 18, 2024

This is authentic Italian cooking and it's delicious. I the first pizza place in San Diego. Amazing

Pernicano's Family Ristorante

Menu

Appetizers

Pernicano's Sampler

Fried Zucchini

Fried Breaded Mushrooms

Fried Breaded Mixed Vegetables

Sauteed Mushrooms in Butter, Garlic and Wine

Cold Snack

Calamari

Side Sausage (2)

Side Meatballs (2)

Mozzarella Sticks

Steamed Vegetables

Garlic Bread

Garlic Cheese Bread

Salads and Soups

Tossed Green Salad

Antipasto Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Lettuce, Tomato and Onion Salad

Tuna, Tomato and Onion Salad

Sicilian Salad

Minestrone Soup

Chef's Special Soup

Pizza

1. 14" Cheese Pizza

2. 14" Pepperoni Pizza

3. 14" Sausage Pizza

4. 14" Bell Pepper Pizza

5. 14" Meatball Pizza

6. 14" White Pizza

7. 14" Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza

8. 14" Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

9. 14" Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza

10. 14" Hawaiian Pizza

11. 14" Chicken Breast and Bell Pepper Pizza

12. 14" Works Pizza

13. 14" BBQ Chicken Pizza

14. 14" Chicken Alfredo Pizza

15. 14" Handlebar Pizza

16. 14" Vegetarian Pizza

17. 14" Combination Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Individual 10" Gourmet Pizzas and Calzones

1. Individual 10" Make Your Own Pizza

1. Make Your Own Calzone

2. Individual 10" Cheese Pizza

2. Cheese Calzone

3. Individual 10" Pepperoni Pizza

3. Pepperoni Calzone

4. Individual 10" Chicken Breast and Broccoli Pizza

4. Chicken Breast and Broccoli Calzone

5. Individual 10" White Pizza

5. White Calzone

6. Individual 10" Chicken Breast, Artichoke and Fresh Garlic Pizza

6. Chicken Breast, Artichoke and Fresh Garlic Calzone

7. Individual 10" Ricotta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Garlic Pizza

7. Ricotta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Garlic Calzone

8. Individual 10" BBQ Chicken Pizza

8. BBQ Chicken Calzone

Sandwiches

Meatball Sandwich

Torpedo Sandwich

Sausage Sandwich

Tuna and Onion Sandwich

Imported Ham Sandwich

Salami Sandwich

Capicolla Sandwich

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Veal Parmigiana Sandwich

1/2 Orders of Pasta

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Butter and Cheese

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce

1/2 Order of Spaghetti with Chicken and Mushroom Sauce