Arancini
House made Sicilian rice balls, risotto ball, beef, mozzarella center, peas, marinara sauce
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
San Diego, CA
1040 University Ave B101, San Diego, CA 92103, USA137 itemsUpdated May 25, 2026
Structured menu data
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari, fresh herbs, pepperoncini aioli, arrabbiata sauce
Caponata Siciliana
Sautéed eggplant, olives, capers served w/ grilled bread, pine nuts
Cavoletti di Bruxelles e Pancetta
Brussels sprouts, pancetta, Sicilian red chili oil, balsamic reduction
Nostra Bruschetta
Grape tomatoes, roasted garlic, EVOO, fresh basil, crostini (add prosciutto /+6)
NY Style Garlic Knots
Housemade dough, butter garlic, grated 24mo Parmigiano Reggiano, marinara sauce
Pecorino Truffle Fries
Thick cut fries, parsley, pecorino romano cheese, truffle aioli
Polpette di Manzo
Sicilian Meatballs, grated pecorino, basil, tender beef
Bottle / Can
Birra Fuoco Belgian Style, Italy (pint) 8.5%
$12.00Birra Moretti, Rome Italy
$6.00Heinken 00(Non Alcoholic)
$6.00Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Rome Italy
$6.00Build Your Own Pizza
Build Your Own 12" Pizza (NY Style)
Pizza starts with base of Grande mozzarella cheese & family recipe pizza sauce. Toppings available: mushrooms, onions, cherry tomatoes, spinach, basil, black olives, artichokes, calabrese chili peppers, tomato sauce, bell peppers, broccolini (+4.5); 24m Prosciutto Di Parma, sopressata calabrese, EZZO cup & char pepperoni, sausage, 24m Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovies, guanciale, burrata cheese (+6.5, limit 3 toppings per pizza)
California Bianco e Rosato (White & Rose)
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
$56.00Napa Valley
Moscato Villadoro
$1442.00California
Oak Farm Chardonnay
$1448.00Lodi
San Simeon Grenache Rose
$1248.00Paso Robles
San Simeon Viognier
$1551.00Paso Robles
California Rosso (Red)
Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
$69.00Napa Valley
Brady Cabernet Sauvignon
$1554.00Paso Robles
CA' Momi Merlot
$1241.00Napa Valley
Decoy Merlot
$1450.00Napa Valley
Duckhorn Merlot
$106.00Napa Valley
Falcone Syrah
$1867.00Paso Robles
Girasole Zinfandel
$1244.00Mendocino
Golden Eye Pinot Noir (Alexander Valley)
$96.00Mendocino
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir(Russian River Valley) 2021
$225.00Sonoma
Opaque "Darkness" Red Blend
$1556.00Paso Robles
Opaque Malbec
$1248.00Paso Robles
San Simeon Merlot
$64.00Paso Robles
San Simeon Stormwatch Bordeaux Blend
$94.00Paso Robles
Dolci
Baba Rum
Rum-alcohol soaked spongecake with vanilla ricotta cream
Cannoli Siciliana
creamy ricotta filling, pistachio, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Delizia al Limone
Lemon cake, cream filling
Gelato or Sorbet
assorted flavors
Italian Style Banana Split
Hazelnut gelato, bananas, whipped cream, & chocolate sauce, wafer
Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in Caffe Vergnano 1882® Espresso with mascarpone and cocoa
Draft
Alesmith 394 Pale Ale
$10.00Bivouac Cider(seasonal flavors)
$11.00Boochcraft Hard Kombucha – rotating
$10.00Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew
$10.00Dayfall Belgian White Ale
$10.00Hardland Hazy IPA
$10.00Harland Brewing Hazy IPA
$10.00Maui Bikini Blond Lager
$10.00Modern Times, Orderville Hazy
$10.00Pacifico
$10.00Peroni
$10.00Societe Brewing Co. "The Pupil"
$12.00Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager
$10.00Stone Delicious Citrus IPA
$11.00Espresso / Cappuccino
Americano
$4.50Cappuccino
$7.00Espresso
$4.00Happy Hour Drinks
Draft Beers
$4.50Select Wines
$6.00Happy Hour Food
Caponata (side of bread)
$5.00Focaccia Bread w/ Pizza sauce
$5.00Fried Zucchini Blossoms
$5.00Pizza Margherita
$10.00Polpette di Manzo (Meatballs)
$7.00Truffle Fries
$5.00International
Mariella, Rose
$1242.00Portugal
Zolo, Sauvignon Blanc
$1242.00Argentina
Italiana Bianco e Rosato (White and Rose)
Bivio Prosecco
$1442.00Veneto
Firriato Gaudensius Blanc de Noir
$89.00Sicilia
Firriato Jasmin Zabibbo Secco
$1558.00Sicilia
MySpritz, Aperitivo (Wine based)
$1244.00Milan
Parolvini Sparkling Rosato (Rose)
$1448.00Veneto
Pasqua Pinot Grigio
$1242.00Veneto
Pecol, Collio Sauvignon
$44.00Friuli
Planeta Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2018
$115.00Sicilia
Spritz Del Conte
$14.00Milan
Italiana Rosso (Red)
Amarone Della Valpolicella
$92.00Veneto
Barolo Sylla Sebaste
$145.00Piemonte
Campo Di Marzo Primtivo
$1444.00Puglia
Capo Borgo Sangiovese
$52.00Toscana
Dino Torti, Poker Divino, Pinot Nero
$1548.00Lombardia
Etna Rosso Riserva, 2014 Signum Aetna
$405.00(150 yr old vines), Sicilia
Feudi Branciforti Syrah
$1442.00Sicilia
Firriato Cavanara Etna Rosso 2018
$125.00Sicilia
Firriato Harmonium Nero d'Avola
$102.00Sicilia
Firriato Ribecca Pericone
$89.00Sicilia
Firriato Santagostino Syrah, Nero d'Avola
$65.00Sicilia
Innocenti "Lume" Rosso
$41.00Toscana
La Fortezza Aglianico Del Taburno
$1446.00Campania
Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Rosso
$1244.00Campania
Mainerdo Barbera D'Alba "Superiore"
$1552.00Piemonte
Messer Del Fauno Nero d'Avola
$1444.00Sicilia
Mezzadro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
$52.00Abruzzo
Pasqua (Desire Lush & ZIn) Primitivo
$1552.00Puglia
Rivetti Langhe Nebbiolo
$59.00Piemonte
San Antonio Lambrusco (sparkling)
$1236.00Emilia
San Felice Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni
$151.00Toscana
San Felice, Chianti Classico Riserva IL Grigio
$1555.00Toscana
Sandro Forte E Figlio "Forte Ambrone" Red Blend
$1448.00Toscana
Tenuta il Burchino "SuperTuscan"
$70.00Toscana
Villa Marin Ripasso Valpolicella "Superiore"
$74.00Veneto
Villa Marina Ripasso Della Valpolicella
$72.00Veneto
Non-Alcoholic
A'Siciliana Arancia Rossa – 1 Liter
$12.00Sicilian blood orange soda – imported
A'Siciliana Limonata – 1 Liter
$12.00Sicilian lemon soda – imported
Acqua di Fiuggi – 1 Liter
$11.50Fiuggi Water known famously in Italy for its history & natural healing properties
Fountain Sodas
$4.00Iced Tea
$5.00Italian Soda – Can
$5.00Pasta
Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti, toasted black pepper, pecorino (sub GF pasta / + 2)
Lasagna Della Mamma
Ricotta cheese, bolognese ragu, organic beef
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine with clams, baby clams, white wine butter sauce, parsley, red chili flakes
Mamma's Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti, three tender all beef meatballs, meaty marinara sauce
Pasta alla Norma
Rigatoni, fried eggplant, marinara, ricotta salata
Pasta Marsala
Cremini mushroom, 24 mo. aged parmigiano reggiano, fresh parsley, creamy marsala wine sauce (add organic chicken / + 9)
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Spicy chili oil, basil, garlic, parsley, EVOO, red sauce (add spicy Italian sausage /+6) (add Shrimp +9) (sub GF pasta / + 2)
Pesto
Spaghetti, parmigiano reggiano, toasted garlic, pine nuts, basil, pesto (sub GF pasta / + 2)
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Tagliatelle, house ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Piatti
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Sicilian Style Eggplant, House Red Sauce, Smoked Mozzarella, Parmigiano (includes bread)
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana w/ Spaghetti, Italian breaded tender Organic chicken breast, spaghetti marinara
Pinsa Romana
Alla Norma
House crushed tomato, eggplant, smoked mozzarella, burrata cheese, EVOO, basil
Amatriciana
House crushed tomato, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, calabrese chili, EVOO
Margherita
House crushed tomato, burrata cheese, basil, sea salt, EVOO (vegan cheese option /+ 2)
Nostra Salsiccia e Broccolini
Mozzarella, broccolini, pork sausage, burrata cheese, black pepper
Patriottica
House pesto, burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic glaze, basil
Tavola Nostra's Dolce e Salato
Mozzarella, guanciale, pecorino Romano, honey (add Mike's Hot Honey /+2)
Vulcano
Arrabbiata sauce, sausage, arugula, burrata cheese, Calabrese chilli oil, chilli threads
Pizza Classica (NY Style)
Classic Pepperoni
Pizza sauce, Ezzo cup & char pepperoni, mozzarella
Mamma's Cheese Pizza
Pizza sauce, mozzarella
Margherita (NY Style)
Crushed tomatoes, Fior d' Latte mozzarella, basil, EVOO
Orlando's Vegetariano
Mozzarella, mushroom, black olives, mixed bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccolini, Pizza Sauce
Ross' Pizza Special
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, Ezzo pepperoni, calabrese sausage, mushrooms, mixed bell peppers, onions, black olives
Rucola Prosciutto
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, arugula, 24 m prosciutto di parma, shaved parmigiano reggiano, EVOO
Saro
Soppresata, Calabrese Chilli peppers, red onions, smoked mozzarella, mozzarella (spicy)
Silvio
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, Ezzo pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms
Salads
Antipasto
Mixed greens, artichoke hearts, peperoncini, olives, provolone, select salumeria meats, red onions
Cesare
Hearts of romaine, parmigiano reggiano, garlic croutons (add anchovies / +2.5)
Insalata di Rucola
Arugula, orange wedges, ricotta salata cheese, pistachio crumble, honey citrus vinaigrette
Nostra Caprese
Creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, pesto, served w/ grilled bread (add prosciutto crudo / +6)
Sicilian Mixed Greens
Marinated cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, red onion, 15 yr. aged balsamic vinaigrette